Sermons on 40 Years Of Peace:

A Strong Refuge In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, a fortress in times of trouble. In a world filled with uncertainties and chaos, our faith in Him brings peace

"A Strong Refuge in Times of Trouble" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the comforting words of Psalm 46:1-3 in the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Assurance of God's Presence Scripture: Psalm 46:1 (NLT) - "God is our refuge and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 62:8, Psalm 46:2-3, Psalm 46:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mistaking People For Gods

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022

Ayn Rand's philosophy would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring on the sacrifice. I am a god!”

When I was teaching, my religion class would always study the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a deracinated Jew whose ideal of rugged individualism influenced people like Alan Greenspan and Rush Limbaugh. Her notions would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-28, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Meeting With Jesus In Their Secret Place Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2022

Jesus understands that his weakened disciples needed to let go of the past. They needed to change their perspective and see the future differently. So He meet them in their hiding place. He will meet us too!

Sermon: Meeting with Jesus In The Secret Place Scripture - John 20:18-23 NLT “Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, “I have seen the Lord!” Then she gave them his message. That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-23, Mark 16:20, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Heaven Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The promise of heaven is eternal rest and freedom from all the sin, death, and destruction that permeates life. It's where weary travelers find everlasting rest and peace at the faithful feet of Jesus.

Today, we're gonna talk about the promise of heaven. That's that awesome place we get to go to when we believe in Jesus. But first, let me show you something cool. Object Lesson: Bring out a heavy backpack filled with rocks or books. Ask for a volunteer to wear it and walk around. See this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:6-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Eternal Rest, Heaven's Promise, Afterlife, Spiritual Peace

A Thin Place Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the concept of "thin places" - special locations where we feel closer to God, and to identify our own thin places.

Have you ever had that one spot where you just feel super chill and at peace? Maybe it's your bedroom, a park, or even your favorite coffee shop. These places are like your personal "God Zones" where you feel closer to God. Today, we're gonna talk about these God Zones and how they can help us ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Awakening, Inner Peace, Self-Discovery, Mindfulness

A House United

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

A number of years ago, I received a package from Germany.

A number of years ago, I received a package from Germany. Getting packages from Germany is no novelty, as my older brother was a missionary pastor there for many years and this particular package indicated that it had been sent by him. When I opened it up, it was to find a bit of odd-colored ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1-22, Ephesians 2:11-13

Building Walls Into Temples Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 2, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

August 1, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 2:11-22 Building Walls into Temples Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

When It's Planting Time

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 22, 2021

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Year B

March 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 When It’s Planting Time Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday was the first day of spring. Today our daylight will be just ever so much longer than the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Darkness Before Dawn

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2024

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 10, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 3:14-21 The Darkness before Dawn Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Early this morning we sprang forward by one hour. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Not What They Had Planned

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 2, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 1, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Not What They Had Planned Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Saints Peter and Paul. Both men are full of zeal. They will both be instrumental in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Not From The Lofty Mountain But From The Level Plain

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 14, 2022

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 6:17-26 Not from the Lofty Mountain but from the Level Plain Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you’re like me, you’ve been spending a lot of time watching the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2021

Funeral for an a lady who lived to be 100 years old.

Welcome : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Kathy Goodell We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. Prayer: O God, you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Marvelous Body Of Christ

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 The Marvelous Body of Christ Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Next month, athletes from across the world will gather in Beijing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

In His Risen Presence

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 8, 2010

The resurrection bings his Risen presence, peace, purpose and faith into our lives.

THE RESURRECTED LORD – TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. The 1st day of the week it all started normally with the disciples locked away in a house in Jerusalem in despair of their long expected Messiah dead & the subsequent fear of reprisals from their fellow countrymen who sought to crucify ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Greatness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2006

Due to His grace and peace towards us - we are positioned and destined for greatness

Destination Greatness Purpose: Confidently connecting people to God Mission: Grow confident passionate disciples who’ll make other disciples Vision: A church where no one is left to struggle alone Ephesians Series Theme: GOD’S FAMILY- DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 By Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free