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You Are The Light Of The World. Be Who You Are

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 1, 2023

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What does it mean to be the light of the world? Is this a sweet nothing? Find out.

2.5.23 Matthew 5:14-16 (EHV) 14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. No, they put it on a stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 In the same way let your light shine in people’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

On Charity And Giving To The Poor Series

Contributed by Andrew Cowley on Jan 31, 2023

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Exploring the meaning behind Matthew 19:21 and what that means for living as Christ commands

Actions speak louder than words. It is easy to pay lip service to doing the right thing when consequence for action is a remote possibility. In our modern world, the rich and powerful create "charities" for the purpose of increasing their own wealth and influence—a far cry from giving to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21-24, Romans 3:10, Romans 7:18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unexpected Visitor

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 30, 2023

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A Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 29, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 The Unexpected Visitor Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus opens up his Sermon on the Mount with a real show-stopper. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Galatians: Only One Way To Heaven” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 26, 2023

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Three things can never be separated. Jesus, His words written in the Scriptures and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit brings Jesus to life, and the scriptures point us to Jesus. Separate one from the other and you will miss heaven. (Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name January 29, 2023 Text: Galatians 3:1,7-8,11 Redeemer “Galatians: Only One Way to Heaven” Paul has arrived back in Antioch from his first missionary journey after eighteen months on the road. While there, he received a report that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-8, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 15:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"god Is Faithful Who Called You..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 25, 2023

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God who is faithful called you by grace. Our faithful God also called you into Christ.

“GOD IS FAITHFUL, WHO CALLED YOU…” (Outline) January 15, 2023 – Epiphany 2 – 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 INTRO: “God is faithful…” Powerful words in our text this morning. Our encouraging theme today. Especially when we consider God’s faithfulness and ours. We are not always faithful. At times we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Timothy 2:13, Ephesians 2:5, 1 John 3:1, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

"all Things Work Together For The Good..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 25, 2023

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God makes promises and keeps all his promises. We patiently endure learning how all things work together for our good. All things reveal to us that we are freely justified.

“ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD…” (Outline) January 22, 2023 – Epiphany 3 – ROMANS 8:24-30 INTRO: What a blessing to know when our loving, heavenly Father makes promises the Lord God always keeps his promises. This is the powerful truth in our sermon text. “God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-30, Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 11:1, James 1:3-4, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Timothy 2:14, Titus 2:11, Jeremiah 7:13, Joshua 21:45 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

The Turning Point

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2023

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A sermon for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, Year A.

January 22, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:12-23 The Turning Point Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus calls his disciples. Imagine being one of these four. They’re fishermen. They’ve been fishermen. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2023

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The national sport of football is heading towards the Superbowl. Galatians can be seen as two teams seeking victory.... Paul with the true Gospel (football) and Christian Pharisees intercepting the "gospel" by adding rules for victory (salvation).

In Jesus Holy Name January 22, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:11-2:10 Redeemer “Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” The College football National Championship was won by the Georgia Bulldogs several weeks ago. In America we are watching the American ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10, Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023

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Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

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A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism Is Where It All Begins

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023

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Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is God's Power That Saves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2023

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God's power to save is: divine direction, gospel preaching, and baptismal washing.

IT IS GOD’S POWER THAT SAVES (Outline) January 8, 2023 – Epiphany 1 – ACTS 8:26-39 INTRO: Our eternal salvation completely rests with the divine authority of God. Only the Lord God of Armies possesses the perfect power to save sinners. We are saved by grace. Not by works. So that no one can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39, Titus 3:5-6, Ephesians 5:25-26, 2 Peter 1:19, John 16:13, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 1 Peter 3:21, Matthew 28:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Our New Birthright

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 9, 2023

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A sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Our New Birthright Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873. His parents were from China but had permanently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"my Help Comes From The Lord"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2023

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The Lord is always awake, alert. The Lord is always watching, watchful.

“MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD” (Outline) January 1, 2023 – Name of Jesus – PSALM 121 INTRO: We are standing on the verge of the start of an exciting new year. We forward to days and years ahead because of the promises of our loving, heavenly Father. Now the world is quite different. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalms 121:1-8, Hebrews 13:6, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 6:18, Genesis 28:15, 2 Timothy 2:18, Job 10:11-12, Isaiah 41:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

"Galatians: Fighting For The Gospel” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 5, 2023

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Tis message is not about "our Walk" nor "the Way" to have peace with God. It is an overview of Galatians and the person of Paul. I have comments about our multi ethnic ministry, as was the congregation in Galatia. Encouragement to read more in the bible this year, a goal.

In Jesus Holy Name January 8, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:1-5 Redeemer “Galatians: Fighting For the Gospel” My wife, Colleen, volunteers at the Mercy Hospital Cancer Center in Merced. She greets people, helps them check in or fill out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5, Galatians 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

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