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The Fickle Pickle

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 10, 2023

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

July 9, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Fickle Pickle Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, little Goldilocks happens upon the bears’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Present History

Contributed by Ed Lu on Nov 27, 2011

A Sermonette during our church's Thanksgiving and 20th Anniversary Celebration

My topic of sharing is on the Present History of RCAC. I struggled with the term “present history”. As we know, the present means now (things that exist now, things that are new) while history means things of the past, things that are old. Almost sounded like an oxymoron. With help ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009

Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Intentional Faith Development - Five Practices 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon is based on the book by Robert Schnase, focusing on the second chapter - Intentional Faith Development.

Philippians 2:1-5 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose Of God's Word

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Defining the purpose of God’s word

Purpose of God’s Word July 27, 2003 ,pm Danny L Williams Heb. 4:12 – II Tim 3:15-17 The word of God: two types of word Logos or rhema. Written or spoken. But how it is used here could refer to both. But it is a builder You say how? A. The word of God equips us with Safe Guards. See: Church I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting An Example Through Our Speech

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 5, 2007

Setting an example through our speech

Title: Setting an example through our speech Text: 1 Timothy 4:12; Matt 5:18 1TI 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. Introduction Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down at his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baby You Should Go And Save Yourself ...♩♬♪

Contributed by Peejay Delima on Jan 12, 2017

Never waste your time, energy, and life to those people who thinks they’re always better than anyone else - and those with appetites’ impossible to be satisfied!

Never waste your time, energy, and life to those people who thinks they’re always better than anyone else - and those with appetites’ impossible to be satisfied! Why? 1. You can never satisfy them! No matter what you do, whether you fail or succeed, whether you do it the way they want it or not, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:4

He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Loves Jesus The Most?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

Quick outline message of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus with perfume, and the Pharisee Simon’s response to it. Some simple thoughts of how Jesus wants us to worship.

Luke 7:36-50 – Who Loves Jesus the Most? During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Things That Are Not Easy But Can Be Done Through Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank.

As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank. Apparently, Leonardo was so angry with one of his chief critics that he had secretly used the man's face as a model from which he painted the face of Judas Iscariot. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right View Of Judgement Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

What is the Right View of Judgement

The Right View of Judgment 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Introduction A. The word translated “servants” (v. 1) was used commonly to refer to those who pulled the oars on the lower deck of a galley. B. Christians are servants. We should not be seeking status or recognition. I. Think About ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Christ In Your Concern Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Concern for others.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CONCERN Romans 14:1-23 I. Genuine Acceptance (vs. 1-4) A. No Reservations 1. The weak in faith here is seen to be those who held to OT traditions and trappings of the Law 2. Romans 15:1 – Paul includes himself in the “WE” there, indicating that the strong in faith are those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Expressing Gratitude To Our Pastor SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Understanding and expressing our appreciation for our Pastor in a way that aligns with Biblical teachings.

What does the Bible say about our Pastor? In order to understand the role of a Pastor in today's world, we need to approach it from a biblical perspective. Many people have misconceptions about the Pastor's role, referring to them as an "Employee of the Church" or a "Team Manager." However, these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Topics: Church Purpose, Appreciation

Power Of One Series

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Become spiritually healthy by uniting together through the power of one.

Becoming Spiritually Healthy through the Power of One I Corinthians 1-4 By Pastor Fernando Cabrera 1. Concentrate on what is going right (v.4) a. Thank God for your church i. Never take for granted the church that builds you up 1. It is through the church that you are enriched! b. Thank God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational