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  • The Path Of A Prodigal

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    This message reveals the great grace, mercy, and love of God extended to the lost sinner. But only those willing to realize their sinful condition, and repent from the heart can be true recipients of the Father’s forgiveness and restoration.

    The Path Of A Prodigal Text: Luke 15: 11-24 Intro: The passage before us today is a parable of Jesus that beautifully illustrates the grace, mercy and love of God toward lost sinners, and the joy their repentance and salvation gives Him. This parable is the last of three stories Jesus used to ...read more

  • Listen To Him!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,158 views

    A sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Series B. Preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon 2/22/09

    Transfiguration. Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day. In fact, other than one day out of the church year, you might not otherwise hear it. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines the word “Transfiguration” as “a change in form or appearance” or “an exalting, glorifying, or spiritual ...read more

  • Mary Magdalane's View Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,045 views

    An Easter sermon preached 4/12/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a first person sermon from the view of Mary Magdalane.

    Mary Magdalene’s View of the Resurrection 4/12/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa You just heard your Pastor read to you Mark’s account of my visit to a cemetery. It was a visit unlike any other. You all have made similar visits to the graves of loved one’s. You know the sadness ...read more

  • Opening The Mind Through The Word Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter preached 4/26/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa

    Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Since we are still in the Easter season, it’s quite appropriate that we begin our message for today with that great news. Two weeks ago, you heard me share with you, through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, how difficult it could be to really believe ...read more

  • Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    Just as there are certain indicators that point to an unhealthy physical heart, there are also indicators of an unhealthy spiritual heart. An unhealthy spiritual heart can be determined by asking ourselves three important questions, which this message ask

    Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward Text: Prov.4: 23 Intro: We hear a lot these days about the importance of having a healthy heart. There is a plethora of advice from doctors, dieticians, and exercise specialists for those who want to develop or maintain cardiovascular health. Some people ...read more

  • Testing The Spirits-The Vision Of Ministry Of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 10, 2009
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     | 3,534 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Series B preached 5/10/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

    Easter 5A 1 John 4:1-11 “Testing the Spirits and The Vision of Ministry of OSLC” 5/10/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa In our Epistle reading for this morning, we hear St. John, the last living Apostle, tell the church of his day: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test ...read more

  • Staying Connected To The Vine Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 14, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 18,671 views

    Midweek of Easter 5B. Preached 5/14/2009 for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Friendship Home Communion Service, Friendship Home Chapel, Audubon Iowa.

    For those of you who either were involved in farming at some point in your life, or enjoy gardening, then the analogy Jesus uses in our Gospel reading for this morning is one that you can really identify with. In it, we have Jesus describing our relationship with Him as that of a branch to a vine. ...read more

  • Ellowene Joins The White Robed Multitude

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,089 views

    A funeral sermon for one of my shut ins preached 5/27/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She requested this text and the hymn "Who Is This Host Arrayed in White" at her funeral, and what a comfort it was!

    This morning, we’re here in God’s House because in His great wisdom, God saw fit to call Ellowene Dorothy Christensen to her eternal home on Saturday afternoon. We’re here today to find comfort and strength due to the fact that a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, (sister), neighbor, ...read more

  • Remembering True Freedom

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,973 views

    A Memorial Day sermon preached 5/25/2009 at the Salem Lutheran Home Chapel, Elk Horn, Iowa.

    As many of you know, today is Memorial Day. It’s a day we set aside in our country to remember those who served in our armed forces and passed away, especially those soldiers who gave their lives so that we could live in a free country. If you go to a lot of the local cemeteries, you’ll see the ...read more

  • The Properties Of Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    This message details four properties of prayer that make it so important in the life of the Christian with reference to one’s relationship with God.

    The Properties Of Prayer Text: I Thess.5: 17 Intro: Though the Christian practice of prayer is possessed of certain qualities and characteristics that make it an act of worship toward God, I don’t want us to be misled by the title of this message. When I refer to the properties of prayer, I do ...read more

  • A Spirit Filled Confession Of Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 31, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    A sermon for the festival of Pentecost, Series B. Preached 5/31/2009 @ Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was also Confirmation Sunday at Our Saviour’s.

    This morning we have two very important things going on as a part of our worship service. The most obvious is that today is Confirmation Sunday. For the last two years, Jake, Samantha, Ethan, Elizabeth, Emily, Miranda, and Lexie have gone through careful instruction with me in the basics of the ...read more

  • Responsibilities Of The Watchmen And Those Being Watched

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,942 views

    A sermon for 17th Sunday After Pentecost/Proper 18 A preached Sept. 7, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It happened to be Sunday School/Christian Education Rally Day.

    Today marks the beginning of a new year of Sunday School, Confirmation, and other Christian Education activities in this congregation. We often refer to it as “Rally Sunday”, although I much prefer to call it “Christian Education Sunday” because we focus on how important Christian Education is not ...read more

  • An Excellent Spirit

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,096 views

    A re-visit to Daniel in the lion’s den and how God blessed his excellent spirit.

    A pretty lonely guy decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he decided on a centipede, which came in a little white box to use for its house. He took the centipede home, found a good ...read more

  • Take The Boat Out Jesus

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    This sermon came together after spending a week in Canada fishing so it’s about fish, water and boats.

    Three men were out fishing one day & caught a mermaid. The mermaid said she would grant them each a wish if they would let her go. So the 1st man said, “make me twice as smart as I already am." The mermaid said, your wish is granted & immediately the man started quoting Shakespeare & had this ...read more

  • Coming Home To Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    A funeral sermon I preached at my grandmother’s funeral on September 13th, 2003 at Prescott, Iowa.

    Jill did a wonderful job and although she probably didn’t know it, her sharing her memories of Grandma actually was a perfect introduction for my message today and what I have on my mind. Memories seem to be the theme of the day for us. It’s served as a basic theme for me to work with ever since ...read more