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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Blind Faith

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 20, 2023
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     | 2,130 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A

    March 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Blind Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A famous test was conducted in 1999 called The Invisible Gorilla. Perhaps you’ve seen the video. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2023
     | 3,727 views

    Too often our talk about faith becomes bumper sticker theology - a short statement that sounds good … but is it true?

    Myths Christians Often Believe God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Introduction Today we are beginning a new series of messages for the Summer called Myths Christians Often Believe. Too often our talk about faith becomes bumper sticker theology - a short statement that sounds good … but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promotion Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,626 views

    Third in the series of God's powerful Ps, that of promotion.

    Promotion Today we will look at the third powerful “P” in our short series of the three Ps in the book of Psalms. The three powerful Ps are: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. Last week we looked at protection, so now let us look at those of promotion. We give thanks to You, O God, we give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Extravagant Sower

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 17, 2023
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 15

    July 16, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Extravagant Sower Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Farming techniques have come a long way. To begin with, the equipment: Modern tractors are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No More Used To Be’s

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 29, 2023
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    God is a progressive God, both in thinking and action! And at times in life it may not seem like we have been created in His image and characteristics! However, God both wanted and created us, to be the same way!

    No More Used to Be’s Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awesome God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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    God revealed His omniscience as Jesus taught and amazed the crowds with His knowledge. God revealed His omnipotence as Jesus performed miracles and mighty works. How will you respond to God for being awesome in your life?

    Opening illustration: What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what was needed to accomplish God’s command? One of the biggest arithmetical miracles in the world was required in the desert. Moses led the people of Israel into the desert ... Now what was he going to do with them? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Calling Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,770 views

    God called the child Samuel into service in the Kingdom. So God calls all of us. Do we hear as he heard?

    We begin a four-week message series today entitled Called. The reality is we’re all called by God. Each of us is called to salvation and to service. If God has called us to salvation, then God has also called us to service in the Kingdom. This message series will explore God’s calling in three of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Discipleship"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,877 views

    A sermon about following Jesus.

    “Discipleship” Mark 8:31-38 I had a hard time writing this sermon. I spent a lot of time reading. I didn’t go out much this past week-- during breaks--at the continuing education event Clair and I were at in Pigeon Forge. Instead, I wrestled with this Scripture. On Wednesday evening, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trust The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 21, 2017
     | 12,639 views

    Protection, Provision, Peace

    FAITH OVER FEAR - Trust the Shepherd Psalm 23:1-6 March 19, 2023 Introduction: About 5 years ago a very famous New Zealander died…He was only 17 years old but considering he was a sheep and the fact that sheep usually only live about 6 years before they are sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Believe This? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,378 views

    Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?” It is a personal question, which initiates person struggle and calls for a personal response.

    Do you believe this?” John 11:17-27 Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?” It’s a personal question 1 Corinthians 15:52 Philippians 3:21 It initiates a personal struggle People have and will die for something they believe strongly. But no one will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The Man From Baal Shalishah

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,090 views

    Once upon a time there was story in which the poor and little people teach us about gratitude and generosity.

    “But my dear - the bible is quite clear ‘Do not fear’ - That’s what God says my dear, do not fear’ Eleven years earlier when Judith had fallen in love with and married Reuben, one of the things that had attracted her to Reuben was his faith - that and his stunning good looks. Judith had so admired ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Listen To The Lord!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,915 views

    Are you a good listener? Not listening many times means you’re going to miss something important. How about listening to the Lord? Are you a good listener? Samuel is a good example for us to follow when it comes to listening to the Lord. How does the Lord speak to us? Why should we listen?

    Are you a good listener? Maybe instead of asking you, I should ask your spouse, or your children, or your parents. Are you a good listener? There are certainly some people that are better listeners than others and you’ve probably experienced that in your life. A person who is a sympathetic ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Daniel: The Wise Will Be All Right Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 2,048 views

    God knows the future. Even if we don't know the future, we can be wise about how we live. At the end of God's future, we will be all right--ALL right--righteous in glory.

    THE WISE WILL BE ALL RIGHT—Daniel 10-12 ***The 2010 movie, “The Kids Are All Right,” was about two women who married, with each having children by the same sperm donor. They raised their kids together. The plot takes crazy twists and turns, as one of the women has an affair with the sperm donor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cain & Able: Control Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2020
     | 3,134 views

    A series on Characters in the Bible that has enough information about them that you can put on a postcard. This is a study with questions that I ask people to get them engaged.

    Cain and Able: A shepherd and a farmer Theme: Text: Note: I teach these scriptures in a talk show format. I have some read scriptures and then I would ask questions and we would discuss the answers. Introduction There are numerous names mentioned in the Bible. Some are just names written ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Might Need To Learn How To Rest In God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,320 views

    Jesus tells us in the New Testament in Matthew 11:28 (NIV) 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And some of us, although God has promised us rest, are not resting

    Introduction When Anne and I were much younger, we use to fly a lot. And I was always amazed as I looked about the plane’s cabin at the number of people who could sleep while the plane was in the air. No matter how much I tried to go to sleep on a plane, I just couldn’t. Anne could, I couldn’t. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist