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#2 Thief- People. (Chapter 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 1, 2020

The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then he shows the attitudes or mind-set we must have in order to slay these "thieves."

#2 THIEF- PEOPLE. (CHAPTER 2) Feb. 2, 2020 Philippians 2:4-Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus - Thinking Clearly - Realising The Truth. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 18, 2020

We all have loved ones who die. Grief drags us down.

Encountering Jesus - Thinking clearly - Realising the truth. Luke 24:36-49 The passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 24 about the two distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus and the happenings in the upper room keeps playing on my mind, and I find myself returning to it on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, John 14:16, Luke 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

If? If We Agree!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2020

We are going to make it. We are going to make it together. If two agree? Is the inverse true: if we refuse to agree together?

IF? --- IF WE AGREE? IF WE REFUSE TO AGREE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KENTUCKY GOVERNOR BRESHEARS SAYS: WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT. WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT TOGETHER. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Matthew 18:19, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Living Water

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 13, 2023

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year A

January 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 4:5-42 The Gift of Living Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They call it “divining.” When you’re trying to determine where to dig a well, some people have the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

A King At Your Door

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Mar 4, 2024

Our text comes at the end of the letters to the seven churches in Revelation. It simply says that someone is standing at a door, knocking.

The King at Your Door (Rev. 3: 20-21) 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and uknock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-21

How Compassion Is Built

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023

A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Within Boundaries

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2022

The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.

Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is It Ok To Doubt? Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

For the doubters and skeptics, this is where you belong, right there with Thomas. Jesus didn't criticize his doubting, he invited him to actually touch him. You don't have to believe to come, this is a place where we can ask our questions. This is a place where we find Jesus to be real.

My theme this Eastertide is the way that Jesus changed who we are AFTER the resurrection – while most of our studies are on the person Jesus BEFORE the crucifixion, what happened after is what changed us permanently. But the truth is, even those of us who call ourselves believers doubt at times. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word Of Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Faith or the lack of faith is the difference between heaven and hell. There is no way to over-emphasize the necessity and value of faith. Charles Wesley wrote, "Faith, mighty faith the promise sees, and rests on that alone; Laughs at impossibilities, and says it shall be done."

Not all heroes die a noble death. Jacques de Lalaing, the flower of knighthood, who was considered the pattern of chivalry for all of Europe, and who was called the last hero of romance, died an early death in 1453. It was not of a lover's broken heart, or in a tournament with his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46

Take A Stand On Key Issues: Addiction, Abortion, & Marriage

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant.

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant. When it's just a social club, or even a Christian fellowship of worship, well... something very important is missing. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Talks About Divorce

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 31, 2021

How does Jesus' words about divorce in Mark 10:1-12 effect us today?

Jesus Talks about Divorce Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 10:1-12 Mark 10:1 aGetting up, He *went from there to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds *gathered around Him again, and, baccording to His custom, He once more began to teach them. Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rest We All Need

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2025

Looking at how we can find that deep soul rest that we all need.

Good morning, church! Today, we’re diving into one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Does that word rest sound good to you today? I don’t know about you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025

What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Starts With A Name Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the importance of knowing someone's name as the first step in showing love towards them, as part of a new series called "Love Has A Name".

Today we begin a new 3-week series called Love Has A Name. And to open our time together today, I want to ask you to think about how it feels when someone says your name. Learning a name is often the first step to beginning a new friendship or relationship. It is the entry point into someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Knowing Names, Courageous Love, New Relationships

Sermon Series: Love Has A Name