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  • Goodness Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.”

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Last week we talked about “kindness” as a fruit of the Spirit. When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.” ...read more

  • The Ethiopian Ambassador

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    Philip preaches on Isaiah 53.

    THE ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR. Acts 8:26-40. Many centuries ago, long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foresaw the suffering of “the Servant of the LORD” in dramatic language which hid nothing of the horror and the power of the vision which was disclosed to him. This same prophecy has ...read more

  • Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014
     | 4,980 views

    Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

    1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

  • Jesus' Cousin John Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
     | 4,849 views

    Imagine having the privilege of introducing a famous cousin to an audience. That was John’s task – he was to introduce the most famous person in all of history – his cousin Jesus.

    Jesus’ Cousin John The Book of Mark 1:1-8 I. Isn’t it great to have cousins? A. I can remember when we were young we would go visit our relatives once in a while. 1. It was always fun to hang around with my cousins who were the same age but had different circumstances from ...read more

  • Where? Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 4,648 views

    The Where questions of Prayer

    Where? When we come to the where questions of prayer… there are not that many. I’m sure you guessed the first one… WHERE should I pray? Now… let me agree with what you are already thinking… YOU CAN PRAY ANY PLACE and we should pray in lots of ...read more

  • Living With Hope

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,656 views

    Today we focus on hope. Advent is all about hope. But hope isn’t something we can manufacture. We can’t just try to be more hopeful. Hope doesn’t come with the power of positive thinking. Hope is based on who Christ is and His promises to us!

    Living with Hope Intro: Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the “joy to the world” that God’s incarnation becomes. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, it is good for us to take time to ...read more

  • A Study Of Romans 5:12-21 Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 14, 2013
     | 9,109 views

    Romans 5 is a very misunderstood text in the Bible. Verses within it are used to teach many doctrines that are not being taught if you examine the passage within its context.

    Romans 5 is a very misunderstood text in the Bible. Verses within it are used to teach many doctrines that are not being taught if you examine the passage within its context. We need to remember the argument that Paul has been making up to this point in the book. Chapters 1-3a: All men have sinned ...read more

  • Look Up

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    How to look at our spiritual walk with the Lord

    Title of sermon 1.LOOK UP sermon text Col 3:1-15 The bible tells us, in 2nd Tim. 3:1-5 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without ...read more

  • Who Is The Beast? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,457 views

    In Revelation 13 we hear the strategy of the antichrist, he is a deceiver, John describes how Satan will be a master at counterfeits and make it difficult to discern between what is of God and what is not. Here are 4 keys, to discern the real from the imitation, that we might live uncompromised.

    in the N.T. there are over 300 references to the Lord’s return, The most common promise in the bible spoken by Jesus, I will return, this promise inspired a great hope, kingdom of God est. no more evil, no more persecution, no more hate, no more, crime, no more disease disaster, decay or death. ...read more

  • "Fear No Evil"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,263 views

    A sermon about trusting God.

    "Fear No Evil" Psalm 23 There can be no doubt that one of the key messages of this Psalm is that we are not alone... ...we are loved beyond measure... ...we can trust God... ...And because of this we need not fear!!! We all know that fear, hatred, loneliness and mistrust is running rampant ...read more

  • Scholars And Apostasy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 341 views

    You can be highly educated and still spiritually ignorant.

    Scholars and Apostasy Question: MY FIRST QUESTION IS ABOUT YOU ACTUALLY. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE CONSIDERED A BIBLE SCHOLAR. I SEEN YOU HAVE A DOCTORS DEGREE IN BIBLE OR THEOLOGY, ARE YOU A SCHOLAR? MY NEXT QUESTION IS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DR. ______ LEAVING THE FAITH. HE WAS ONE OF THE TOP ...read more

  • To See Beneath The Exterior Shell

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 20, 2022
     | 1,985 views

    A Sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 12

    June 19, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 8:26-39; Galatians 3:23-29 To See Beneath the Exterior Shell Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Ubuntu” is a Zulu word with deep meaning in southern Africa. It’s one of ...read more

  • Serving The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 27, 2025
     | 448 views

    What does Luke 10:17-24 mean? It cannot be taken literally. Understanding the metaphors and culture of Jesus' day explains everything. Going out to spread the Gospel is a major part of discipleship. When one is doing this Christ is with the person through the Holy Spirit

    Serving the Lord Luke 10:17-24 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:17 Now the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” 18 And He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning. 19 “Behold, I have given you authority to ...read more

  • Where Does Your Trust Lie?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2025
     | 86 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Lectionary 26, Year C

    September 28, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson University Lutheran Church Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Tim. 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Where Does Your Trust Lie? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All of our scriptural passages today have to do with our ...read more

  • Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,088 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT-I—James 4:1-17 Attention: A Cure & its Challenge... A new miracle doctor had just arrived in town. He could cure anything & anybody, & everyone was amazed with what he could do. Everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic, who didn't believe a thing. Grumpy ...read more