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  • Fill Up Those Moral Valleys; Bring Low That Pride Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,674 views

    God’s vision for the earth, for humanity, is so much broader and better than any civil engineering project.

    Second Sunday of Advent I have to admit that when I read the words, “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked made straight and the rough ways smooth,” I get a mental picture of some A&M graduate, or someone out of one of our other great ...read more

  • What Lasts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021
     | 2,265 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

    November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

  • Let Your Light Reflect Christ Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 16, 2021
     | 2,728 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

    August 15, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Let Your Life Reflect Christ Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Nestled in the mountains a little to the west of Oslo, Norway lies the city of Rjukan. ...read more

  • When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022
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     | 2,530 views

    Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

    CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

  • Sermon On The Joy Of Emmanuel

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 8, 2023
     | 954 views

    Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. It signifies feelings of exhilaration, ebullience and gladness.

    Henri J. M. Nouwen, a Dutch priest and professor once remarked: “At first sight, joy seems to be connected with being different. When you receive a compliment or win an award, you experience the joy of not being the same as others. You are faster, smarter, more beautiful, and it is that difference ...read more

  • What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024
     | 524 views

    Fear, whether from external threats like David’s enemies or internal struggles, can grip our hearts and paralyze us. Yet David reminds us that we can choose faith over fear, turning to God as our refuge and strength in times of overwhelming adversity.

    TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM JANUARY 25, 2023 CBCKING What to Do When We Are Afraid! – Pt.2 Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… ...read more

  • I Made Up My Mind To Move On In Life.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 865 views

    A message about overcoming various addictions in life through the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. ...read more

  • Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,259 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

  • Living As An Example Of Faith. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2024
     | 518 views

    Learning how to live as an example for others showing the Love of Christ.

    Living as an example of Faith 1st Thessalonians 1:1-11 Stand with, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

  • The Battle Of The Mind

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024
     | 1,489 views

    Did you know there is a battle much more deadly? It is the battle for the mind — a deadly war between God and Satan on the battleground of your mind. And this could be your call to arms.

    Opening Illustration: The greatest battle ever fought and still continues, is the battle for our minds. Introduction: All of us fight battles — for some, it is the battle of the bulge; while for others, it is the battle of the wills in child rearing — and then, for some, the battle of the ...read more

  • Strife, Seditions, Heresies

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2024
     | 889 views

    Common sins that are almost expected and accepted.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of ...read more

  • Transformed By Truth: From Darkness To Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,474 views

    Psalm 107 portrays the journey from darkness to light, highlighting God’s redeeming love and power. As we reflect on these verses, we will see how God delivers, transforms, and brings us into His marvellous light.

    Transformed by Truth: From Darkness to Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Psalm 107:10 (NLT): "Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery." Psalm 107:13-16 (NLT): "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He led ...read more

  • Advent Week 1 - Go! And Hope In The God Of The Impossible - Luke 1:37 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 722 views

    Advent begins with HOPE—not wishful thinking, not optimism, but confident expectation that God will keep His promises.

    Advent Week 1 - Go! And Hope in the God of the Impossible - Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION – ADVENT BEGINS WITH HOPE Advent is the season when the Church pauses to remember, reflect, and rejoice that God stepped into human history, wrapped Himself in flesh, and came to rescue us. Advent begins with ...read more

  • Thanksgiving In Every Tongue

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 412 views

    This is a Thanksgiving Sermon.

    Series: Thanksgiving [2025] THANKSGIVING IN EVERY TONGUE Psalm 116:1-19 Introduction: In our world today, there are many different languages and cultures, but no matter where we come from, everyone can say thank you. Today, as we look at Psalm 116, we remember that giving thanks is something ...read more

  • Jesus The Rest Giver Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 185 views

    This message reveals Jesus as the ultimate Rest Giver, offering peace, refreshment, and restoration to every weary soul.

    JESUS THE REST GIVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28-29 Key Verse: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” — Matthew ...read more