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  • Mari Larson avatar

    Holy Armor

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,157 views

    This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

    Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do We Match

    Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Mar 28, 2011
     | 4,059 views

    Viewing Jesus' compassion and love for a the Samaritan Women we are invited to match that compassion and love for all people that Jesus has shown

    Grace and Peace to you from God the Father, Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen I was looking back through some pictures of when Corey and I first began dating and chuckled at one picture we took when we went to the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha. We were goofing around and found one of those headless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Topical Sermon. Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 14, 2009
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     | 5,665 views

    I believe the ELCA congregations who are in rage over our Chruch’s assembly decision to endorse homosexuality, need to take time beofore acting - but act we must.

    24th Sunday after Pentecost, November 15, 2009 Grace be into you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your many blessings upon us, especially the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Have All You Need

    Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Sep 25, 2010
     | 5,729 views

    Rather than comparing ourselves to the rich man or Lazarus, congregation members are invited to see themselves through the five brothers of the rich man. Jesus’ parable reminds us we have all we need, God’s Word.

    Luke 16:19-31 Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus, who is the Christ I want to start off today’s message with a little pop quiz for you. Now don’t worry this isn’t something that either myself or pastor will but I want to test your Biblical literacy. In other words…how well do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heresy Or Blasphemy

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    Is it Heresy or Blasphemy?

    Heresy or Blasphemy? Pray. Today is reformation Sunday. The day protestant Christians celebrate the reformation that began in 1517 when Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic monk nailed the 95 thesis on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. This is where it all began and how the Lutheran Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus The Judge Series

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010
     | 7,959 views

    Jesus, the Judge.

    Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the Judge – Jesus Snapshots 05; Date: 17 January 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Judge The church is always preaching Jesus Christ. The very first sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Should We Celebrate Same-Sex Marriages?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 16, based on the second lesson.

    15th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning you created us male and female, and through the gift of marriage, founded the basis for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Called To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017
     | 10,992 views

    Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

    Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Time For A New Reformation

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday, which is celebrated in the Lutheran Church to remember the contributions of the Church’s reformers.

    Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have, through the ages, revealed your word to us through the Scriptures. You sent your Son among us, as your incarnate Word, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Song On The Flip Side

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 19, 2019
     | 3,547 views

    The call to justice goes hand in hand with the call to love God and our neighbor.

    August 18, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29 The Song on the Flip Side Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled! – Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ministry In Daily Life

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

    Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Luther Reformation

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
     | 5,032 views

    1517 the Reformation began with the 95 Thesis

    Reformation Sunday Let us pray. As disciples of Mt. Pilgrim who are we, what are we? Are we righteous people? Are we saved? What should we be doing? What should we not be doing? If someone was to ask you when you walk outside this building this morning who are you and what do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wake Up Iowa!

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same sex issue. We have not sounded a clear call and it is time we do.

    Wake up Iowa, Same Sex Marriage is Wrong Scripture: Hebrews 13:4 & 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Date: 11 October 2009 Purpose: I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Prayer For Unity

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,282 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year C

    May 29, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 A Prayer for Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one.” Every year on this seventh Sunday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remembering A Saint

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,947 views

    God calls us in the watrers of Baptism to be saints of God

    Let Us Pray: Merciful Father, endless is your love and compassion for all, especially those who are called by the waters of Baptism to be Saints of God. Through your son Jesus Christ, we are woven together at the feast of everlasting grace. Lord allow us to walk in your ways for your Glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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