Sermons on 2022:

Faithful With Much Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 10, 2022

The third in a four-part sermon series for a fall stewardship emphasis. This sermon centers on the stewardship of our financial giving.

October 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Matthew 13:44-46 Faithful with Much Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Each week the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow takes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful With All Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 18, 2022

The fourth and final sermon in the stewardship series "Found Faithful"

October 16, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 8; Matthew 25:14-16, 19-21 Faithful with All Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you go to a beach, it’s fun to watch people get in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Making Of A Saint

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2022

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year C

November 6, 2022 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 1:11-23 The Making of a Saint Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As we gather this morning in worship, we come bearing our grief. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope And Light - Carrying Forth The Mysteries Of God (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2022

As we approach Christmas, let us remember that it is time to shine forth the message of JESUS. The HOPE and LIGHT of this World. We carry the Torch of HIS LIGHT and HOPE as Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD.

2022.11.27 The Wilderness Experience Stewards of the Mysteries - The LIGHT of our HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC 1st Sunday of Advent…HOPE and LIGHT. The advent candle of HOPE is lit. JESUS is OUR HOPE. And we are to not only serve HIM, but care for the message, the mysteries of GOD, which are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Isaiah 9:2, Hebrews 11:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 60:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Jesus Coming (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2022

We say that we are ready, but Are we Truly Ready? Have we done everything possible within our abilities to DO what GOD has commanded of us? HE is faithful as HE has promised, to help us. Let us examine what it is to prepare.

2022.12.04. Stewards of the Mysteries Prepare for THE WAY William Akehurst, HSWC Advent: Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love 2nd Sunday: Preparation We as servants of Christ, are stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. We must prepare and be prepared. ADVENT Preparation is turning to GOD in Trust, placing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Voice From The Wilderness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Magnificat

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 25, 2022

In one great act, God has reversed the order of society. Only those who are willing to humble themselves before the Lord can expect anything from the Lord. Those who are willing to admit their sin can expect to be saved. Those who are willing to admit their need can expect to be blessed.

Luke 1:46-49 THE MAGNIFICAT "My soul magnifies the Lord" December 25, 2022 The Setting: Mary has just been visited by the angel Gabriel and told of the miraculous life that is now in her womb. She has just made the journey to her cousin Elizabeth, who is also expecting, in her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Negative Characteristics Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

The dark side of David is so alarming. He was an adulterer, cunning, killer and deceiver of everyone. He wanted to be good books of the people but forgotten the omniscient of God.

Text: 2 Samuel 11 Theme: Negative Character of a Good Person   Greetings: The Lord is Good and his Love endures forever!   2 Samuel 11:11 “Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my lord’s men are camped in the open country. How ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Weeping And Winning Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 16th sermon in the series.

WEEPING AND WINNING PSALM 119:129-136 INTRODUCTION A. It is said of Alexander the Great that he wept when he saw he had no more worlds to conquer. David’s weeping was not self-centered narcissism but God-centered zeal for God’s glory and honor. B. Jesus wept over the sins of Jerusalem (Lk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Goal: To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 2, 2025

What is the one thing your heart desires? Paul gives us encouragement this morning not only to make sure that the "One thing" is Jesus, and the spreading of the Gospel, but also to make sure that we don't let the worries of the world pull us away from that one thing. 

Good Morning. Our epistle lesson today began with Paul’s word’s: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. When the Bible gives you a warning, it is there for a reason. Paul assumes his readers assume that they have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Anglican

Pentecost Is Kind Of "Wild Ecumenism.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 16, 2024

Lightning

At Pentecost, the room shook and wind blew and the whole room crackled with the Holy Spirit’s electric presence. With this in mind, United Methodist theologian Albert Outler tells of a small town he once visited which had three churches in it, and each of the three churches, he said, had an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

Sorrow Turned To Joy - Jesus Valedictorian Speech

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 21, 2024

In John 16, Jesus explains to the disciples that they will face sorrow, especially as he will be leaving them. But he encourages them that in the future, this sorrow will be turned to Joy when they see him again.

Good Morning. As we begin, I want to refresh you on a term you probably haven’t heard in quite a long time, the Valedictorian Speech. If you remember it, it’s a talk where someone stood in front of you, as you prepared to graduate from something, and gave you the final words you would hear before ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Anglican

God Does Not Reward Treachery Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Treachery may appear as a shortcut to favour or advancement in the eyes of men, but it is despised by God.

GOD DOES NOT REWARD TREACHERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 20:22, Romans 12:19, Psalm 101:7, Matthew 5:8, Galatians 6:7 INTRODUCTION: Treachery may appear as a shortcut to favour or advancement in the eyes of men, but it is despised by God. In 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Wall Of Jericho Must Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Many believers face metaphorical “walls” — limitations, delays, opposition, bondage, or spiritual strongholds. But the God who brought down Jericho's walls can collapse every wall standing between you and your destiny.

MY WALL OF JERICHO MUST FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:30, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Psalm 44:3, Isaiah 45:2 INTRODUCTION: The story of the fall of Jericho is one of the most dramatic and miraculous victories recorded in Scripture. It demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Defends His Children Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

God does not abandon His children. He watches, shields, speaks, intervenes, and delivers. When you walk with God in covenant, you enjoy divine security that no enemy can breach.

THE GOD WHO DEFENDS HIS CHILDREN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God