Sermons on Avoiding Vulnerability:

Hope In Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2019

God's promises give us hope for the future

March 27, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 42; Philippians 1:12-26 Hope in Uncertainty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A great temptation when reading a novel is to peek ahead to the end. Some books are more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A King Of A Very Different Sort

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 23, 2020

Christ's kingdom is not of this world. Where he desires to reign is in our hearts.

November 22, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:31-46 A King of a Very Different Sort Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Christ the King Sunday is the new kid on the block. It’s the most recent liturgical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

We – (You . . . And . . . I . . .) - Are Called By Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls us all into discipleship, no matter who we are

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Discipleship: Look To God For Direction Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 12, 2020

As disciples, we look to Christ as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith

March 11, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Hebrews 12:1-3; John 14:1-6 Discipleship: Look to God for Direction Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Giants Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019

"Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Disturbances And Easter Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 7, 2019

Jesus' grace transforms us

May 5, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Holy Disturbances and Easter Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you head down Highway 93 south of Eleva, you’ll run into the town of ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Sick Or Tired? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

We are to pray in faith: not in particular outcomes, but in God. It is up to God to determine whether spiritual, emotional, or physical healing is needed.

"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." So said Benjamin Franklin at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The American colonists were declaring themselves free of one powerful authority and committing themselves to another. They expected to be ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming To The Feast Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 5, 2022

This message is intended to explain the great offense shown in ignoring both the invitation to the Feast and the refusal to wear the proper wedding Garment, which is a reflection of Christ's Righteousness.

The parable which began Matthew 22, our Gospel lesson this morning, is a parable that can really bug people. It’s shocking and disturbing and I have found over the years that people complain about it because of how harsh it is. It also serves as a good way for us to better understand how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Making The Better Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2012

We desperately need wisdom to make good choices.

Making the Better Choice (Proverbs 20:19-22) 1. This Fall, our nation will vote for a president and a host of other offices. 2. Have you ever what would have happened “if.” 3. What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected? What if Nixon had beat Kennedy. 4. The 2,000 election between ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Husbands And Wives, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1 1 Peter 3:1-7 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. This section of Scripture connects the way we live to the cause of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Love Liberates And Changes The World

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus asked the disciples, "who do people say I am?" - Is he the one who liberates us from egocentrism in order to love God and the world?

“How love liberates and transforms the world.” Proper 16 Year A Intro: Have you ever fantasized about what the world would be like without social media? Imagine a world where you actually have to wonder what people are thinking and eating… a world where… people gossip about you behind your back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon On Judgment & Persecution

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 17, 2020

All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

John. F. Kennedy once stated: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather, it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” 2 Timothy 3:12 states: "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." I was extremely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10, Matthew 7:1-2

Queen Esther Sermon V: Courageous Act Of Risking One's Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.

ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Let The Little Children Come To Me

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

it was put on my heart that since today is our Love Disciples launch, it would be appropriate to remind ourselves of what scripture tells Jesus said about the little children.

Last week we basically stayed in one passage of scripture, so today we’ve got some catching up to do, as we get back to scriptural gymnastics. Our key verses will be found in: Matthew 19:13-15 Proverbs 22:6 Focus on three main ideas today: Discipleship Training up our youth Overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Proverbs 22:6