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  • Mushrooms Or Maple Trees - Sermon #5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 29, 2007
     | 3,372 views

    We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #5 Sermon Objective: We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and ...read more

  • A Question About Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

    This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

  • Love In Action

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,360 views

    How do we actually love each other? Scripture gives us a variety of guidelines and illustrations for doing so.

    Love in Action-Caring for each other 10-16-11 Romans 12:9-16 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in ...read more

  • God In The Modern World Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,463 views

    Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

    In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

  • Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Based on an illustration about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a great sermon about going from hopelessness to hope because of Christmas.

    PEACE ON EARTH Luke 21:28 In July of 1836, Henry met Fanny. Henry was still dealing with grief. His first wife, Mary, had died eight months earlier following the miscarriage of their first child. Henry was devastated and left the U.S. to plunge himself into his studies. It was in Switzerland that ...read more

  • Esther: A Beauty Queen In Service Of The King Of Kings

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,176 views

    The true story of Esther illustrates truth about Jesus' ascension: God reigns over all for the benefit of his people.

    The Miss Universe competition is in its 62nd year now. How many winners of that competition can you name? None? That’s what I thought. And yet every Christian should be able give the name of at least one beauty queen: Esther. She is well known to Bible readers as the woman who saved her ...read more

  • The Law’s Irrelevance For The Promise Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2018
     | 3,351 views

    In this passage the apostle illustrates his point that once under the grace of God, the Law no longer has dominion over us.

    October 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.3.b: The Law’s Irrelevance for the Promise (3:17-18) Galatians 3.17-18 (KJV) 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty ...read more

  • Holy Armor

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,398 views

    This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

    Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

  • He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Sower) #1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022
     | 1,600 views

    Many ministers use poems, illustrations and humor to get across what they are wanting to teach. But a favorite tool of the Lord was parable

    He used them frequently! The Bible says He taught them many parables. WHY DID THE LORD TEACH IN PARABLES? Notice, the Scripture explains the Scripture. Look at Mark 4:1-2, we read, “And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he ...read more

  • Joseph In The Pit Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,306 views

    Joseph’s story, as told in the Bible, is a beautiful illustration of how God’s purpose can be found in our pain.

    Joseph in the Pit Genesis 37:12-36 His brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks at Shechem. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I’m sending you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied. Then Israel said to him, “Go and see how ...read more

  • I Will Arise And Go Back

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 655 views

    The story of the prodigal son is a powerful illustration of God’s love, mercy, and willingness to restore those who return to Him.

    I WILL ARISE AND GO BACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and ...read more

  • Triumph Over Trials: Hannah's Story SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,470 views

    This sermon draws inspiration from Hannah's story, illustrating how to overcome life's challenges through the power of effective prayer.

    This sermon is about overcoming obstacles through effective prayer, using the story of Hannah as an example. Many times in our lives, we face trials and obstacles that seem insurmountable. We may feel beaten down and unsure of how to survive. We try to handle things on our own, but the more we try, ...read more

  • Grace Over Grumbling PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 908 views

    Explore God's extravagant generosity and grace, the dangers of grumbling, and the joy of living in His grace, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

    Good morning, church family! I trust you're all doing well today. We are here to dig into God's Word and unpack a profound truth from the Gospel of Matthew. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Today's sermon is about God's extravagant generosity, the danger of ...read more

  • Wait For It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,191 views

    Trust in God's perfect timing, His unbreakable promises, and His unfailing faithfulness, as illustrated in Habakkuk 2:2-3.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into the rich well of wisdom found in the book of Habakkah, specifically chapter 2, verses 2-3. Here's what it says, "The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the ...read more

  • Do Whatever He Tells You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    Emphasize the importance of obedience, trust, and faith in God, as illustrated by Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we'll glean some wisdom from our Lord's first recorded miracle in John 2:1-12. The miracle where Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This story reveals so much about the nature of our Lord, His purpose, and the reassurance His miracles provide. Our ...read more