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A sermon for the third Sunday in Lent, Year B
March 3, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:13-22 Zeal for God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” Jesus created a ...read more
Scripture: John 2:12-22
Denomination: Lutheran
Star-crossed lovers are defined as two people who are in love but unable to be together, often as a result of fate.
Ryan Bingham, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist once remarked: “Make no mistake, your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. All those negotiations and arguments and secrets, the compromises. The slower we move the faster we die. Make no mistake, moving is living. Some ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Psalm 8:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:19, Daniel 12:3
To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.
Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3
Topics: Gone Too Far, Other Direction
Explore the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and the call for believers to persist in their faith.
Good morning, Church family! I'm feeling particularly moved today as we dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage is like a complex painting, with layers upon layers of deep, spiritual meaning. It speaks about the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Topics: Pressing, End
The joy of knowing God, the comfort of His presence, and the blessing of His guidance.
Good morning, church family. Today we gather together to explore a beautiful and profound Psalm that has brought strength, comfort and joy to countless individuals throughout history - Psalm 16. We'll be diving deep into the themes of the joy of knowing God, the comfort of God's presence, and the ...read more
Topics: New Life
This sermon aims to explore the power of prayer through the lens of asking, seeking, and knocking as outlined in Matthew 7:7, emphasizing that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic.
Good morning, family! Today, we're delving into a passage from the book of Matthew - chapter 7, verse 7. These words from Jesus offer us a blueprint for engaging with our Heavenly Father. They remind us that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic. Oswald Chambers once wrote, "Prayer ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:7
Topics: Obedience, Persistence
God's power is often manifested in small, steady actions and steps of faith, and no action is too small or insignificant in His great plan.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful part of God's Word that reminds us of the significance of small things in His great plan. Our focus will be Zechariah 4:6-10. The Scripture reads: "Then he said to me, 'This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10
Topics: Small Steps, Big God
Explore the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the importance of obedience to Him.
Good morning, Church family! Today we’re diving into the heart of Exodus. We'll be exploring the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the absolute necessity of obeying Him. Ibrahim Emile once said, "Good works are not the cause of our salvation; good works are the evidence ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:2-8
Topics: Obey, God
Explore and appreciate the three key attributes of God as our Creator, Sustainer, and Provider.
Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive deep into Psalm 104:1, which says, "Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord, my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty." This powerful verse encapsulates three key attributes of our God: He's the Creator, Sustainer, and the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 104:1
Topics: Defining Verse
Explore the power of an excellent spirit, as demonstrated by Daniel in the Bible, and inspire the congregation to pursue godliness in their lives.
Good morning, church family! I hope you’re all feeling blessed today. We're about to dive into a powerful message from the Word of God, specifically Daniel 6:1-3. The theme of our sermon today is the power of an excellent spirit and the example of Daniel and the fruit of godliness. As John ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-3
Topics: Fruits
Explore the concept of Jesus as the door to salvation, the benefits of accepting this salvation, and the universal invitation to receive this gift of eternal life.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bible verse we are diving into today is John 10:9, where Jesus tells us, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture." This beautiful passage speaks of Jesus as the open door to salvation, the benefits of that salvation, ...read more
Scripture: John 10:9
Topics: Salvation
Highlight God's immense power and majesty, His deep care for humanity despite our insignificance in the grand scheme of creation, and the importance of practicing humility in our daily lives.
Good morning, everyone! It's wonderful to be with you today as we dive into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to unpack a passage from Psalm 8, verses 3 to 8. This passage is a beautiful reminder of God's majesty and power, His incredible care for humanity, and the importance of us ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 8:3-8
Topics: Importance, God
Emphasize the unconditional love of God, the value He sees in each of us, and our responsibility to share the message of salvation.
Good morning, family. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Jerry Bridges, who said, "God is completely sovereign. God is infinite in wisdom. God is perfect in love. God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty ...read more
Scripture: John 5:13-16
Topics: God's Love, Salvation
Highlight God's sovereignty and providence in our lives, even in challenging circumstances, as exemplified in the story of Esther.
Good morning, church family! Today we are diving into the book of Esther, particularly chapter 2. Esther's story is a testament to the sovereignty of God and how He works in mysterious and unexpected ways, even in the most difficult circumstances. As A.W. Tozer aptly put it, "While it looks like ...read more
Topics: Providence, God
Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26
Topics: Keeping In Step, Spirit
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