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  • Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
     | 12,494 views

    When we hunger and thirst of righteousness then you will find your happiness. When we develop a heavenly hunger for Jesus everything else will seem meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

    We all want to be happy, Right? We want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Sometimes happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love happy meals don’t they? It doesn’t matter where we are my ...read more

  • Beatitudes 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,633 views

    Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

    Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

  • You Want Me To Do What?

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    May the Lord open our eyes to dirty feet and give us a heart to wash them.

    Read John 13:1-10. This story is one of the most memorable incidents in Bible. It was the night before Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. It was an intense time in Jesus’ life. His public ministry had ended. Jesus now turns his full attention to his disciples. I want you to imagine this situation ...read more

  • Anger Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,973 views

    When we fail to forgive others who have hurt us we give in to the spirit of revenge and resentment.

    After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk asked. "Cash," I snapped. ...read more

  • Are You Different Now?

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    In the church there are a lot of Rip Van Winkle Christians--who go to sleep not long after they made the decision to follow Christ.

    Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of the old life without Christ as compared to the new life in Christ. In this scripture Paul is ...read more

  • Would You Be Blind? Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

    TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

  • Wisdom For The Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,815 views

    The biblical views of marriage and the family have often been ridiculed but now many are seeing the wisdom of following what God has to say. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow God’s ways we will be blessed.

    Wisdom for the Family British anthropologist John Unwin conducted an in-depth study of eighty civilizations that have come and gone over the last 4,000 years and has discovered that a common thread ran through all of them. In each instance, they started with strong moral values and a heavy ...read more

  • A Sinner Came To Dinner Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 11, 2022
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,677 views

    To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She left restored and forgiven of her sins.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

  • The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,955 views

    The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

    THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

  • The Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,235 views

    This chapter of Acts has been considered the finest description of a sea voyage in the ancient world that is on record today. There were certain benefits gained from this voyage, such as, Paul going to Rome, which is what God said he must do.

    August 24, 2016 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV: The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts Chapters 12-28) Subtopic G: Paul in Rome (Acts 27:1-Acts 28:31) ...read more

  • The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,663 views

    To explore the profound mysteries of faith, the foundation of the church, and the divine power given to believers, as illustrated in Matthew 16:17-19. Scripture: "And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.'" - Matthew 16:17-19 Quote: "Faith is never identical with piety." - Karl Barth ________________ Introduction Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength that can resist even the darkest forces. Let's check out the

    Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength ...read more

  • Paul's Call To Remembrance Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015
    based on 26 ratings
     | 43,881 views

    To establish that a faithful grandmother and mother formed the foundation of faith that was in Timothy – the son of the apostle Paul in the faith. This is a great lesson to celebrate, Mother's Day. It defines two women of faith; that instilled faith and love for God in their child.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Faith That Dwelt in Thy Grandmother - Lois 2. The Faith That Dwelleth in Thy Mother - Eunice 3. The Faith That Dwelleth in Thee – Timothy Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss Paul’s call to remembrance regarding his son in the gospel. He ...read more

  • God's Plan For The Elect Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 1, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    To establish God’s plan for the elect: was formulated before the foundation of the world; manifested in due times (the dispensation of grace); revealed unto the apostles, and preached unto the world. This lesson refutes Calvin's theory of predestination.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God’s plan for the elect Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “God’s Plan for the Elect." This will become the fourteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

  • Whom Will You Meet In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,366 views

    There is so much speculation about heaven but we have very little to go on in the word. People express the hope of heaven being a reunion and we look at that. Whom do you want to meet in heaven? That is what we will consider here. Heaven could be very close.

    Whom will YOU meet in heaven? INTRODUCTION Talk to Christians about heaven and what that will be like, and you have so many variant answers. That is normal, for none of us knows any details and a lot of what we think is more in line with our own assumptions. What will you do there? Will we ...read more

  • Love And Joy In Christ's Friendship

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 6, 2024
     | 734 views

    A sermon for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    May 5, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:9-17 Love and Joy in Christ’s Friendship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I do not call you servants any longer, but I have called you friends.” Jesus framed his ...read more