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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
exploring Matthew 25: 14-30
Matthew 25: 14-30 (ESV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[c] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Denomination: Lutheran
Paul asks the Corinthian church to consider him and Apollos as galley slaves of Christ. Stewards of the mysteries of God. And a stewrd must be found faithful
Introduction A. A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon for our once a year Giving Sunday
It was a hot long day … not the first hot long day. The crowds had been there three days now. The disciples could see their excitement as they listened to the master. You could see that look in their eyes as they just had to listen to every word he said. But after three days of listening and ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12
Denomination: Anglican
Stop trying to hold together what God is not holding up!
Looking for surveyors jokes/stories for my speaking engagement next month, I came across this one. Surveyor: This house is a ruin. I wonder what stops it from falling down. Owner: I think the woodworms are holding hands. source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/Surveyor/recent#ixzz4IYOEUKGF Rev 3:1 ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1
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
The second in a four-part series for a fall stewardship emphasis.
October 2, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series 1 Kings 17:8-16; John 6:1-13 Faithful in Little Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “God is in the details.” This saying is attributed to the American ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, John 6:1-13
Acting out of love is the heart and soul of stewardship. Love is by nature generous.
October 11, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 112:1-9; Philippians 4:4-9 Loving Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our stewardship emphasis ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
It's a common complaint about pastors and churches: "All they ever do is talk about money." The reality is we rarely talk specifically about money. Both Old & New Testaments have a LOT to say about money and possessions. Let's hear Jesus' heart for us on the topic of money.
You can hear the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/3897275 Core 52 Week 21 - What About My Money? • Common complaint in churches: All they talk about is money. Truth is the average N. American church generally has a short series on money/giving about 1/year. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Acts 20:35
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
If any man builds on the foundation of Jesus Christ using gold, silver he is wise. The wise giver will see the work of God changing lives. Having a part of that through financial investment is more exciting than acquiring possessions.
There is the story of three college friends from Harvard. The first of the three was a financial wizard. He graduated top of his class. He became an executive for a large financial institution. The second was a brilliant scientist working on cutting edge science technology. The third one dropped ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.
Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
What are you doing with all the Lord has given you?
I recently heard a radio commercial that caught my attention. It was an advertisement to refinance your home and save $1000’s. The commercial asked, “What could you do with all that savings?” People exclaimed, “We could buy a new car! We could go on a cruise! We could remodel the kitchen.” ...read more
A message on how to live a life that honors God.
On the last week of our Lord’s life on earth, Jesus spent Wednesday in Bethany with friends. He was honored at a dinner that evening, at the home of Simon the Leper. Simon apparently had been a leper Jesus had healed. John says Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, who Jesus raised from the dead were ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:3-9
Challenges hearers to consider why Proverbs talks about money so much. Selected Scriptures from Proverbs.
“MONEY MATTERS” Selected Verses in Proverbs FBCF – 6/9/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – No coincidence that the day that we roll out our plans for a new Sanctuary is the day that I had scheduled a sermon on money. The announcement about the sanctuary was not planned back in Nov when I laid out my ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25
Yes, I am still pushing unity in a divided Church. We will not be fully one until Glory, but we could far closer to it if we really cared about Jesus' prayer.
1 Cor 12:25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. For those who applaud 81 churches plus house groups in a town of 30K and a new one every six months or think we should have a buffet of churches to pick from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25, Ephesians 4:1-6, Philippians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Philippians 4:2, Ephesians 4:11-16, Mark 10:27 (view more) (view less)
The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.
October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Romans 8:24-31, Matthew 5:13-16
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