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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23
September 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Out or In? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The American Poet Edwin Markham wrote a brief poem regarding who’s out and who’s in: ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17
Denomination: Lutheran
This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.
Series: Be Genuine [#4] TEST IT OUT 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, “If I’m saved, then why do I keep ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11
Denomination: Baptist
In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Let’s look at John 17:6-19.
Prelude In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Purpose: Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Plan: Let’s look at John 17:6-19. Out of the World John 17:6 “I have manifested Your name ...read more
Scripture: John 17:6-19
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!
Bust A Move Pt. 3 - Move Out I. Introduction The start of a new year makes us think about new. Different. Changes. If we could summarize our approach to a new year, then it could be captured by the word "movement." We desire and determine to make a move. Movement is defined as "a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Denomination: Pentecostal
God can see us all the time, whether we acknowledge him or not.
How many of you have played peek-a-boo with a baby? Fun, isn’t it? But eventually they figure out that you can see them even when they can’t see you, and the thrill goes away. It’s a control thing, I think... they’re learning that what they do has an effect on their environment, and sometimes it ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We are imprisoned by sin in exactly the same way that we are imprisoned by gravity. We are prisoners of our own humanity, and it’s a life sentence with no time off for good behavior.
When I was 12, I went on vacation with my family to a place called Iguazu Falls. Not many people in this country have ever heard of it. It’s only the second biggest waterfall in the world, after Niagara. It’s only the second highest waterfall in the world, after Victoria Falls. It’s at the top NE ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-36, Romans 4:18-19
This is the 150th sermon in the series "Action".
Series: Action [#150] OUT OF CONTROL Acts 23:1-35 Introduction: Does your life ever seem out of control? Do things going on in this world seem out of control? I’m sure that many of you can say yes to 1 or both of these questions. So, what do you do when things are out of control? Paul gives us ...read more
Scripture: Acts 23:1-35
Causing the little Ones to Stumble
Cut it Out! Mark 9:38-50 Do you remember when you were a kid and would tell other kids on the playground, “My daddy is bigger than your daddy”? A Bronx Tale is a film about a young man named “C”, who is growing up in the 60's, as he is guided by two father figures; one was his own father and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:38-50
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Too often, preachers are guilty of preaching that the overflow is always financial. Here we take a look at how there can be other overflow as well
We don’t know a lot about them as a church. We don’t know how they worshipped; we don’t know what songs they sang, which translation of the bible they preferred, and we don’t know what the preacher was like. What we do know is how they gave. This is week one of our Stewardship Emphasis Month at ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-8
Denomination: Wesleyan
John gives us three ways in which a believer can test his/her faith, and in which a non-believer can honestly see that they have deceived themself
Are You In or Out? Text: 1 John 2:18-21 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Listen, all of us can see what’s happening in the world around us, and when we go to Scripture, and we look into the Word of God, and we read through what Jesus and the Apostles say the world will be like before the return ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:18-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
“Out of the depths”
Psalm 130 “Out of the depths” 1. The Psalmist's Contrition The Place of the Cry - The Depth of Prayer - 1 Out of the depths [of severe distress] The Passion of the Cry - The Design of Prayer - have I cried unto thee, The Perception of the Cry - The Dynamic of Prayer - O ...read more
Denomination: Holiness
Emphasizes God's compassion, His attentiveness to our cries in times of need, and His power to bring comfort and deliverance.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the warmth of God's love and the fellowship of His people. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of God's grace. Today, we are going to be looking into the heart of God's ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 34:6
Topics: Crying Out, He Heard Me
This sermon explores overcoming obstacles to seek Jesus, willingly encountering Him, and experiencing transformation through faith, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example.
Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Holy Word. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine wisdom today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Topics: Need For Jesus, Challenges
Understand and emulate Christ's humility, valuing others above ourselves and serving with selfless love.
Hello, family! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's near and dear to the heart of our Savior: humility. One of my favorite quotes on this topic comes from C.S. Lewis, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." Powerful stuff, right? It's a mind shift, a way ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13
Topics: Serve, Humility
To encourage believers to always be ready to preach the Gospel, endure suffering, and remain faithful in all circumstances.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a significant passage from Paul's second letter to his young protégé, Timothy. Paul’s last words to Timothy are some of the most powerful messages in the Bible, and they resonate just as loudly today. This passage from 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4
Topics: Readiness
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