Sermons on Exceptional Followers:

The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom And Delight In The Law

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 3, 2024

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 22

1 September 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Freedom and Delight in the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All three of our Bible passages today pertain ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Paths (Psalm 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2026

Who do we follow, a pope, a patriarch, a reformer or God?

Do we ask God to reveal His ways and guide us on His paths? Do we rely upon God to teach us or blindly follow faulty men? Let’s look at Psalm 25. Do we pray that God would not let those who worship Him be ashamed or disappointed? I offer you my heart, Lord God, and I trust you. Don't make me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Through Adversity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Stalwart Hope In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 17, 2025

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

November 16, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson New Hope, Downsville-Little Elk Creek Malachi 4:1-2a; Luke 21:5-19 Our Stalwart Hope in Uncertain Times Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We are drawing very near to the end of our ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2, Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How Will It End?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007

If your life were a movie, how would it end? If you want a happy ending, follow these guides.

How Will It End? Have you ever watched a movie and thought it was good except for the end? Ever read fairy tale books? How do they always end? “Happily Ever After” If your life was a movie or a book how would it end? You’d want it to end happy right? Today we are going to talk about how to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Joining The Struggle Against Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2003

Joining the struggle against evil means taking up the Cross of Christ and following Him.

Mark 8:31-38 “Joining the Struggle Against Evil” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Jesus spoke plainly when predicting His upcoming death and resurrection and “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” A “Rebuke” is a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

As I Have Loved You - A Valentine's Day Sermon On Marriage

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2016

We need to follow the example of Christ if we want TRUE LOVE in our marriage.

A Bible College student wanted to impress his girlfriend’s father. He wrote him a letter and shared his testimony of how he became a Christian. He closed the letter, asking for the Father’s permission to court his daughter. He signed his name and as he normally did, by adding the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Got Up

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 8, 2001

We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that.

He Got Up Introduction: We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that. I. I Corinthians 15:1-8, 13-22. A. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:13-22

Denomination: *other

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John Chapter 15 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus stopped at a vineyard and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches to assure His followers of a productive and gratifying life.

John Chapter 15 The setting for this chapter is somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Perhaps Jesus stopped at a vineyard terraced along the hillside at one of the wealthy homes along the way, and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches, to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, John 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different In Your Fellowship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

As Christ-followers, our fellowship should be different. Follows the outline of Dare 2 B Different series: Embody His name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT – In Your Fellowship Acts 2:41-42 Fellowship Defined – Greek ‘koinonia’ – “Joint participation”; common, as in “in common”. “Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about our common salvation…” Jude 1:3 (HCSB) With the thought of ‘Joint Participation’ in mind, lets see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Imitation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gracious Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2015

Fathers are to protect their children from dangers, train, exemplify, and urge them to follow Jesus — but they must eventually release them and allow them to choose or not choose to follow Jesus.

The Gracious Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Marylu and I had a great time visiting Hannah and Clayton in Virginia, near DC. 2. They extended the Metro train station to about a mile from their condo, so Marylu walked to head for the National Gallery of Art in the mall in D.C. 3. The Metro station is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring Dad And Mom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ