Sermons on Exclusity:

We've All Been Caught In The Same Net

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2020

Human tendency is to look for all the ways we are different. But the church finds its unity only in Christ.

January 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 We’ve All Been Caught in the Same Net Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If one thing marks our current culture, I think many people would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Kindness Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Feb 26, 2020

God's love for us and His kindness begets love and kindness for others

March 1 2020 A Sermon on Kindness (Reader Please keep in mind that this sermon is for people living in a memory care residence at Market Street) Communion service: 1. Quiet time to examine ourselves Scripture: MT. 26: 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Lives In Me

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 20, 2018

The type of person we see in Jesus or indeed what Jesus means to us is very variable, unique and very personal - Jesus, not just a Leader, Teacher, Physician, not even as Saviour, but John describes Jesus as food. I AM the bread of life.

CHRIST LIVES IN ME. JOHN 6:51-58. Jesus said, ‘I AM the Bread of Life’ and this saying of Jesus has profound implications for a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ. In fact the type of person we see in Jesus or indeed what Jesus means to us is very variable, unique and very personal All of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Remembering Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

Our annual Memorial Day message

It is the VETRAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETRAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETRAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETRAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 3, 2022

As a Rabbi, Jesus was interpreting and applying teachings from the Torah for His followers, addressing issues that were in rabbinic debate in this era.

Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-48 It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. "We have a remarkable invention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Worthy: Geared Up For Life Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 1, 2021 author of Ephesians wants us to realize that we are not left without resources

Now we’re moving from preaching to meddling, as the old cliché goes. To declare that there is a life worthy of the gospel is to claim that there is a life that isn’t. There are choices to be made in how we live out our faith. And some of those choices reveal whether we are indeed “rooted and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parables Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

We treasure, or take care of, and make use of, only the things we value. In Jesus' discussion in this chapter, He talks about the value of sowing.

I. Introduction A. Illustration 1. Going into the Christmas-buying season of 2013, it was estimated that over $1 billion would go unredeemed, and there are always excuses: there’s a 5-year redemption limit (some businesses issuing these cards won’t even be solvent that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Paul’s List Of Thanks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2023

There are at least 5 areas that Paul thanked God about in his letters. Those are: salvation, Pentecost, power to overcome, believers, and the Lord’s Supper. Let's thank God for these!

PAUL’S LIST OF THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely affect the turkey. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Get Blind Sided Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 31, 2022

If you've ever said, "I didn't see that coming," you've been blind-sided. It happens to churches, too.

Blind Sided lanny smith Seven / Pergamum / Revelation 2:12–17   Intro: • Hit from the blind side [IMAGE]. • Generally, to attack or hit from an unexpected direction or from an area that is unprepared. • Well known as a football term to describe the left tackle for a right-handed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Ephesians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our New Birthright

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 9, 2023

A sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Our New Birthright Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873. His parents were from China but had permanently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Savior's Prayer

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 17, 2021

A sermon for the 7th Sunday in Easter, Year B

May 16, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:6-19; Psalm 1 The Savior’s Prayer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re drawing to the end of another school year. For some families, this end of year will mark a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Nicodemus In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2021

What does it mean to be born again? Purpose: How are we born of water and the Spirit? Plan: Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17.

Prelude What does it mean to be born again? Purpose: How are we born of water and the Spirit? Plan: Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus was a senator in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: James #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Perseverance in one’s beliefs always generates a positive outcome

We start a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking through the books ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational