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  • Love Does Not Envy

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,966 views

    ENVY is called a “green-eyed-monster” and can be defined as a resentful emotion which "occurs when a person lacks another’s (perceived) superior quality, achievement or possession and wishes that the other lacked it." Oh, but God’s love overcomes all.

    Quotes: “Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own."- Harold Coffin “Envy, after all, comes from wanting something that isn’t yours. But grief comes from losing something you’ve already had.” ― Jodi Picoult "Never underestimate the power of jealousy and the ...read more

  • The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,561 views

    This is a message of encouragement to those who are facing struggles and to realize that you can still have the joy of the LORD even when you may not be happy.

    Nehemiah 8:9-10 KJV And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha (Governor), and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. 10 ...read more

  • Forgiveness Frees Series

    Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    This is the 5th message in a series entitled, Building Relationships that Last

    Have you observed how when children are little they find it easy to forgive one another? Most children are ready to apologize immediately, forget offenses, and get back into relationship with one another. However, as we grow older, forgiving others becomes a major issue. Relationships at every ...read more

  • Rahab: A Christian Story

    Contributed by Carson Barrow on Mar 9, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,961 views

    Look into the story of Rahab and notice the similarities to the life that we as Christians live today.

    Background: Back in Joshua chapter 1 we see that God has called Joshua to go and take the land of which God had promised him. Life as a Christian can be messy and full of failures at every corner. In this mornings lesson we will encounter a woman named Rahab whose story may be a lot more similar ...read more

  • What Part Of "i Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life" Do You Not Understand?

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,336 views

    Jesus Christ made it clear to His disciples in the Upper Room and to everyone that He and He alone provides us access to God the Father. There is no other way to God and salvation except through Him. The issue is settled.

    Just who do we think we are to question the Sovereign Lord God Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of all things (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:16-18) as to how He has solemnly decreed from all eternity the means by which He has chosen to redeem our sorry, self-centered, malevolent, cruel, ...read more

  • Do We Have A Vision Of Goodness?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 4, 2023
     | 581 views

    Are we focused just on what and who is inside our church doors? Or are we looking, searching and sharing what we have with others so that they may come in?

    In this context, vision alludes to the disclosure (prophesy) that the prophets would obtain from God. Where there is obliviousness of God, sin and crime go out of control. The public moral compass of society relies upon the knowing God’s directions, yet it likewise relies upon individuals keeping ...read more

  • Change? How Can I Sing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2024
     | 411 views

    Seems we are so resistant to change. Growth, increase, more must become a focus. What happens when we are stuck in the trap of sameness? The is more. I want to know God in his fullness.

    HOW CAN WE SING A SONG? CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. As many great teachers have taught, I ...read more

  • In Search Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024
     | 131 views

    A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

    September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

  • Because He Lives

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,402 views

    God sent His Son. They called Him Jesus. He came to love, heal and forgive. He bled and died to buy my pardon. An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives! And because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, All fear is gone.

    1 Corinthians 15:50-58 (CSB) Theme: “I’ve Got The Victory” April 9, 2023 In 1 Corinthians 15 Paul teaches us about the purpose of the Resurrection! He paints a sobering portrait of how things would be if Jesus were still in the grave! He says, “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.” ...read more

  • Attitude

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    Do I let my desire to be "holy" overshadow the need to help others.

    Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures ...read more

  • "Then The Soldiers..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,145 views

    The horror of the Cross. The sneer of the crowd. The last words spoken by Jesus. Each of these had their place, but, what about what Jesus heard before He died? What will be the last words He hears from you!

    "Then the soldiers..." John 19:23a Introduction I. Mel Gibson recently confronted us all with the last twelve hours of Jesus life. From the walk to the horror of the Cross. A cruel way for a man to die? Yes, necessary, absolutely if our sins were to be ...read more

  • Love

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Up to this point in the book the emphasis has been primarily upon Israel’s disobedience for which judgement must fall. However, from this point on the emphasis is on God’s love for Israel, in spite of her disobedience for which judgement must fall. In the

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To demonstrate God’s love a certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on “The Love of God.” As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the ...read more

  • Matters Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015
     | 2,522 views

    Persecution realities of today in many lands

    Matters of Life and Death: February 8th, 2015 Pastor Eric J. Hanson: Luke 21:10-19  Jesus warned about persecution.  “They will put some of you to death”.  The Most Persecuted People in the World…  Now let’s consider specific nations. North ...read more

  • It Isn't A Parade I Hear Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,166 views

    A study of chapter 13 verses one through twenty-two

    Isaiah 13: 1 – 22 It Isn’t A Parade I Hear 1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2 “ Lift up a banner on the high mountain, raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I ...read more

  • Above The Law Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2014
     | 3,686 views

    A study of Proverbs 4 verse 20 through Proverbs 5 verse 23

    Proverbs 4: 20 – 5: 23 Above The Law 20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all ...read more

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