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Gather Up The Fragments

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 29, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Series B, Lectionary 17

July 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Gather up the Fragments Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” Leftovers. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Help Comes From The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Psalm 121 is a strong declaration of confidence in the sufficiency and faithfulness of God.

OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Psalm 121:2 (KJV) "My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 4:16, Jeremiah 33:3, Romans 8:31, Proverbs 18:10 INTRODUCTION: Life presents challenges ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Know Who You Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

We live in a world that constantly tells us who we are not. God, through His Word, declares: “You are Mine. You are chosen. You are loved. You are redeemed.”

Go! And Know Who You Are in Christ Introduction: We live in a world that constantly tells us who we are not. You’re not good enough. You’re not beautiful enough. You’re not smart enough. You’ll never be successful enough. But God, through His Word, declares something entirely different: “You are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 1:12, Ephesians 1:4-5, Colossians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 3:20, Romans 8:37, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost (Acts 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2025

How different was that Pentecost than our presuppositions? Let's look at Acts 2.

What was the baptism of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost actually like? How was that day unlike Pentecostal church experiences? Were the tongues understood or just meaningless gibberish? What did Peter preach? How did people react? Let’s look at Acts 2. What differences are there between this and many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Way To The Stars

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025

The idiom: "The Way To The Stars" is often used metaphorically, especially in contexts like the RAF motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars).

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Genesis 1:14-18 reminds us: “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:40-41, Amos 5:8

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

The knowledge of God is not just about knowing facts or information about Him, but it involves having a deep, personal relationship with Him.

THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 (NKJV) "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Proverbs 9:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Romans 11:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Raise The Bar Of Your Life

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2022

God kept the title “ RAISE THE BAR OF YOUR LIFE” in my mind, while meditating on it God gave me what I have to share with His people.

RAISE THE BAR (Sermon dated: Jan 31, 2022) God kept the title “ RAISE THE BAR OF YOUR LIFE” in my mind, while meditating on it God gave me what I have to share with His people. We have lived a status-quo life for long and some are mighty thrilled to stay there – with no proper Bible reading ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Barrier Will Stop Me

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 25, 2024

Looking at the metaphors of Jesus healing a paralytic in Luke

No Barrier Will Stop Me Luke 5:17 – 26 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 17 One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

From Worship To Wavering

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 5, 2023

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year A

June 4, 2023 – Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:16-20 From Worship to Wavering Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Throw The First Stone

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus had every right and authority to throw the first stone, but he never chose to throw the first throne. It was a decision he chose to take – never to throw the stone or the first stone. Love was the decision he chose to take.

But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” John 8:6-7 When the woman was caught in the act of adultery ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6-7

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus died and suffered on the cross for us, to forgive us our sins and this is something we must never, ever take for granted. When we pray for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong to our neighbour or sinned in the sight of God our Father we must never forget the cost.

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness of Sins All his life, an old man had been a sceptic, especially about religion. Now he was dying and his friends asked him if he would like them to send for the parish priest to minister the last rites. 'No,' he said, 'God will forgive me - that's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5, Acts 2:38, Matthew 6:13

Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 22

September 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 16:21-28 Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Adding salt to a baking recipe enhances the final flavor in complex ways. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Connected But Disconnected

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023

Life sometimes can have you feeling in a place of disconnect but when we look unto God we find our connection

Connected But Disconnected John 15:1-7 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 13, 2024

What a year we have experienced! People worried. Will there be a peace transition of power? It seems the world is on fire...wars and rumors of war. Will there be peace? In Mark 13 Jesus tells about the future destruction of Jerusalem.

In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2024 Text: Mark 13:1-2 Pentecost XXVI Redeemer “Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled” What a week it’s been for all of us! This has been one of those rare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Matthew 24:1-14, Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2024

Bethlehem was a tiny insignificant town; it wasn't an industrial, educational, or financial place. Just one of 1,000s of little towns. But God chose to bring the greatest thing in the world out of it. God can do that with your life too!

WHY BETHLEHEM? Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an infant molded into a manger, he proclaimed, “Here’s Baby ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God