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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24
September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9
Denomination: Lutheran
Leadership qualities of Abraham stand out in this chapter which we all should emulate.
Small beginning Genesis 23:20 “So the field and the cave that is in it, were deeded over to Abraham for a burial site by the sons of Heth.” Though chapter 23 begins by talking about the death of Sarah who was 127 years old; yet, we need to have spiritual eyes to understand the work of God behind ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 23:20
Denomination: Pentecostal
Do you really honor your parents or only pay lip service.
Continuing Pastor Mike’s series on God’s Top Ten tonight we will be looking at the fifth commandment. Some people seem to think that honoring their parents is merely getting them gifts or a visit on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. God has a much deeper take on the subject. Exodus 20:12 ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 28:24, Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 30:17, Matthew 15:13-16, Ephesians 6:1-3, John 19:26-27, Proverbs 20:20, 1 Timothy 5:3-4, Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Leviticus 20:9, Proverbs 1:8-9, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, Proverbs 6:20 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
No good deed goes unnoticed.
In Esther 6, King Xerxes was having trouble sleeping so he asked that the book of the records of the chronicles be read. During the reading, it was discovered that Mordecai was the one who had told of the plot to assassinate King Xerxes from Esther 2:21-23. King Xerxes asked what honor or dignity ...read more
There is such a thing as fake honor, a kind of honor that appears noble, but is actually disingenuous. This kind of hypocrisy is appalling to God. The Lord wants us to be genuine.
The death of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin is reputed to have been caused by a seizure suffered at a meeting of the Presidium, the Communist party executive committee. Livid with fury, Stalin leaped from his seat, only to crash to the floor unconscious. While other Presidium members stared at the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9
2 Timothy 2:20-26 shows us how to serve God.
Introduction Harry J. Heintz shared the following story: Recently I glimpsed the glory of finishing a task well. At Arlington National Cemetery, I saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. I had watched that ceremony several times before, always moved by its solemnity and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God holds absolute control over the lives of men. He is sovereign in every aspect of our lives. His divine plans will always be carried out according to His sovereign will.
Mordecai is Honored Esther 6:10-14 I think you will agree that the sixth chapter of Esther is a very exciting text. In fact, the twists and turns within this biblical account would make a best-selling novel or movie script. However, they are not fiction; this is an actual account of the lives of ...read more
Scripture: Esther 6:10-14
Who is qualified to be a ministry leader?
Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 3. The letter by the Apostle Paul, by the power of God the Holy Spirit, was written to Timothy who was left in Ephesus to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. Ephesus back then was a pagan ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Moses announces there will be a new leader and Israel needs to listen to Him.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “New Leader” Or, the E.F. Hutton television ad campaign in which a park is full of people (could be a mall or an office), and everyone is talking. The camera zooms in on one couple, one of whom is saying, “Well, my broker is E.F. Hutton, and he says …” Action in the background ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Denomination: Methodist
Even in times of fear and uncertainty, we can remain faithful and trust in God's perfect plan, as demonstrated by David in 1 Samuel 21:10-14.
Good morning, beloved! We’ve all had those moments when fear grips us, when faith seems hard to muster, and when the future seems uncertain. Even the greatest leaders in the Bible experienced these moments. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that beautifully captures these human ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-14
Topics: Great Leader
Recognize the dangers of pride, embrace humility, and live in God's will by submitting to Him and focusing on Him and others more.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message from the book of James. We'll be exploring the danger of pride, the blessing of humility, and how we can live in God's will. As C.S. Lewis once said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-10
Topics: Humility
This sermon encourages honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice, and explores how Christians can show them the respect and gratitude they are due.
Welcome, beloved family of faith. How blessed we are to gather under the banner of Christ's love, united in our shared purpose of honoring Him and learning from His Holy Word. Today, we gather not only to honor our Savior, but also to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:7
Topics: Sacrifice, Service
This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".
Series: Spiritual Decay [#10] THE UNLIKELY LEADER Judges 11:1-40 Introduction: We are going to study the story of Jephthah, an unlikely hero. We will uncover profound truths about God’s ability to use those whom the World might overlook. Jephthah’s journey begins in a place most of us can ...read more
Scripture: Judges 11:1-40
In this sermon, we'll explore seven biblical examples that demonstrate women are, in fact, man's honor.
In a world where women are often marginalized and undervalued, it's essential to revisit the biblical narrative, which presents a profoundly different view of womanhood. Far from being inferior or weaker, women are created in God's image, equal to men, and are a vital part of God's plan ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:1-2, Ephesians 5:21
Jesus calls us to live lives of humility and honor, lifting others above ourselves and focusing on eternal rewards instead of immediate gratification.
Imagine you have a bag of candy, and you're super excited to eat it all by yourself. But then, you see someone who looks like they could use a pick-me-up. What would you do? Would you keep the candy to yourself or share it with them? This simple choice can teach us a lot about humility and honor. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14
Topics: Respect, Selflessness, Honor, Humility
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