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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A drama for children: C.O.P. (Christian On Patrol)
C.O.P. (This children’s talk is based on Luke 13: 10-17, where Jesus heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath.) Theme: Jesus gives life. Objective: 1. To demonstrate an act of giving life. 2. To teach that Jesus gives life Key Phrase: Jesus gives life. Materials: 1. A carry bag 2. An old ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17
Denomination: Lutheran
God sees and values our hearts over outward appearances, choosing and loving the overlooked and ordinary to accomplish extraordinary purposes through His grace.
Maybe you walked in today carrying the sting of being overlooked. You’ve watched others get the nod, the promotion, the platform, while you’ve kept the sheep, cleaned the messes, showed up in quiet faithfulness where no one was clapping. If that’s you, take heart. Our God loves to surprise us. He ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Topics: God's Choice, Divine Selection
1. The eighth century (800-700 B.C.) was filled with prophetic activity... a. Starting with Jonah, who prophesied to the city of Nineveh (790 B.C.) b. Continuing with prophets sent primarily to the northern kingdom of Israel
"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (1:1-2:13) INTRODUCTION 1. The eighth century (800-700 B.C.) was filled with prophetic activity... a. Starting with Jonah, who prophesied to the city of Nineveh (790 B.C.) b. Continuing with ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
The first thing we must be is the people God calls us tobe... a people who love one another as Christ loves us.
Title: “B H A G” Text: John 13:31-35 Thesis: The first thing we must be is the people God calls us to be – a people who love one another as Christ loves us. Introduction This is our Mission Statement here at Heritage: We exist to glorify God in all things by: • Celebrating God’s presence ...read more
Scripture: John 13:31-35
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
November 28th, 2024.
Joel 2:21-27, Psalm 126:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Matthew 6:25-33 A). RESTORATION. Joel 2:21-27. The locusts, and their like, had eaten away many years of Israel’s history (cf. Joel 1:4), with devastating results. Not only was the land wasted for the farmers and winemakers, but also the ...read more
Scripture: Joel 2:21-27, Psalm 126:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Matthew 6:25-33
The peace of Jerusalem is tied up with the house of the Lord.
LET US GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. Psalm 122:1-9. The “house of the LORD” encompasses this Psalm (Psalm 122:1; Psalm 122:9). Jerusalem, in turn, encompassed the house of the LORD (Psalm 122:2; Psalm 122:3; Psalm 122:7). Jerusalem thus became the place of pilgrimage and thanksgiving (Psalm ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9
We dream small, but God dreams big. Mary’s dream was a small one, limited by her time and place and circumstances. Yet when God called her, she became a part of the greatest event the world has ever known.
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “American Dream”? All of us here are immigrants, one way or another.... Some have been here for two or three hundred years - or more! I think some of mine came in the 17th century. What did your ancestors come here for? Was it for religious freedom, or ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
"Who do you say that I am?"
A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38
Tisha B’Av, Jerusalem, the World, & God’s Word
(pronounced tee sha b’ahv) - For 2009 is July 29 Ps 48:1-8 - Joy of God found in Jerusalem - Note Ps 48:8 Zechariah 12:2-3KJV 2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 48:1-8
In a time of war it is important to be reminded of God’s intention for the world and for us.
3 Lent B Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Cor. 1:18-25, John 2:13-22 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen It has been a tough week. The tension of the build-up to war has sapped many of us of energy. The war that seemed so inevitable, yet undesirable has arrived and we are not left untouched. There have been peace ...read more
Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17
In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.
5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-33
In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.
3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:36-48
Pruning is essential in gardening and in life. We are created to love and a pruned connection to the true vine results in the fruit of love.
5 Easter B John 15:1-8 18 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I have a brother who helps out in a vineyard near Victoria where he is learning about the wine business. He tells me that in the fall they prune the vine aggressively, down to just a main vine and ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.
7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more
Scripture: John 17:6-19
Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.
1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:24-37
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