Sermons on Hacksaw Ridge:

Listen To Jesus Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004

A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Woman's Place"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2010

God is Love, Grace, and Forgiveness. We need not worry about coming into God’s Presence. Love, Grace, Forgiveness. That is what it boils down to--not rules, regulations, punishments and anger!!!

Luke 10:38-42 “A Woman’s Place” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East ridged United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend from seminary once told me a story about her call to the ordained ministry. It came when she was feeling small. She was just fifteen. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: United Methodist

"Real Relevance" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 8, 2010

How can believers demonstrate to nonbelievers that the message of the Christian faith is relevant?

In his book, Intellectuals Don’t Need God and Other Modern Myths (Page 73), theologian Alister McGrath tells about his friend’s stamp collecting hobby. His friend, he says, “is perfectly capable of telling me everything I could possibly want to know about the watermarks of stamps issued during the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

It’s good to get a time of refreshing…What does God want for our church in 2009? You know, we’ve been going through the book of John for the last year and a half having just finished it before the holidays. And the book of John ends with Jesus preparing His disciples for His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011

A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Departure Of The Groom Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

When Jesus told the disciples that he was going to prepare a place for them he used words that were very familiar, and yet very strange. His words were the words that a Jewish groom would say to his bride at a certain stage of the wedding when he would

THE DEPARTURE OF THE GROOM John 14:1-6 Dorn Ridge, June 13, 2010 (I have used many online sources to find the information on the Jewish wedding ceremony, but do not have the record of who it was, or where obtained.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past few weeks we have looked at many elements of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Relearning Lessons We Haven't Applied" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

This was one of three sermons from Colossians 2 & 3 for the fall start of school

Back To The Spiritual Classroom 3 Relearning The Lessons We Haven't Completely Applied Col. 3:1-11 Dorn Ridge September 20, 2009 INTRODUCTION: I. THERE ARE TIMES WE HAVE TO RELEARN HEAVENLY LESSONS. 1.) We must set our hearts on things above. A.) Because we Have been raised with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Eating Chicken In A Seafood Restaurant"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 16, 2012

A sermon about experiencing God.

"Eating Chicken at a Seafood Restaurant" 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 The summer before my Senior Year in high school I was asked to work as a Counselor at a United Methodist Church Camp in Upstate New York. It was similar to, say, Camp Lookout. As some of you who have seen old pictures of me on my ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Rich Little Man"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2010

In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus’ willingness to be present to Zacchaeus ends up being an act of evangelism. His encounter with his Savior changes his life. Is there ever anyone beyond the reach of God’s grace. The answer is "No!"

Luke 19:1-10 “The Rich Little Man” By: Ken Sauer, pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Poor Zacchaeus! He wants to see Jesus but he can’t. He’s a small man, and he can’t see through the crowd. So, he climbs a tree. Poor Zacchaeus!... …or is he? Luke tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"Turning The World Right Side Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2011

A sermon on the beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Turning the World Right Side Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge umc.com There’s an old movie about the first test pilots to break the sound barrier. No plane had ever flown faster than the speed of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Live A Godly Life . . . Why Should I?

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 9, 2009

This is the 10th sermon in a series through 1 John. It deals with the attitude "I am saved by grace, why should I go through the trouble of living the Christian life?" We live a godly life because of God’s love for us.

why should I love a Godly life? Though many of us would come right out and ask this question, I am sure many of us have spent considerable time wondering. In case you haven’t heard, living a God-honoring life isn’t easy. God is constantly calling us to step out of our comfort zone and enter into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Good Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2010

I think it’s safe to say that we are all searching for the "good life." Sadly it is very illusive. it may sound a bit too simple, but the answer is love God, other persons and follow Christ.

Acts 9:36-43 “The Good Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Urgently, incessantly Jesus drew people to God. “Seek first the kingdom and righteousness of God,” He said. For this we were made. Nothing else satisfies the longing of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Real Meaning Of Christmas Is Found On Easter Day"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “The Real Meaning of Christmas is Found on Easter Day” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com I did a funeral a couple days ago for a man I never met, and a family I will probably never meet again. That happens ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010

A sermon about two different roads.

Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

A Dirty Christmas

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2009

A Christmas sermon.

“A Dirty Christmas” Hebrews 2:10-11, 14-18 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN This morning I preached a sermon which included a lot of talk about Christmas trees. I talked about how Christmas trees ought to point beyond themselves to Christ. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist