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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 second Sunday of Christmas, Year C
January 5, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:10-18 Full of Grace and Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a ...read more
Scripture: John 1:10-18
Denomination: Lutheran
The LORD said to my Lord
Jesus Existed Before Christmas Psalm 110 Good morning Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. NKJV Around the Christmas ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In this message, we dive into the unexpected and imperfect story of Jesus' lineage. From the brokenness of Rahab to the outsider status of Ruth and even King David's failures, we'll see how God uses all things to bring about His perfect plan.
A King is Born—In a Dysfunctional Family Isaiah 9:6 ESV 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Introduction: Good morning! I hope you all ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The incarnation shows God dwelling with and loving a broken humanity and the importance of being with others even in their brokenness.
INTRODUCTION - Have you ever received a gift that was interesting to you, it piqued your curiosity, yet you did not know precisely what it was? - Then someone explains the gift to you, and you find it useful, yet because you do not fully understand it, you do not use it to its full capacity? - For ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:30-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?
THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:2-5
Denomination: United Methodist
The Word was Made Flesh
[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1
Denomination: Anglican
¡Él habitó entre nosotros!
¡Él habitó entre nosotros! Juan 1:1-18 En el humilde hogar de María y Robert, la esencia de la Navidad se desarrolla en un contexto de lucha y resiliencia. Robert, que padece hemiplejía tras sufrir un derrame cerebral hace una década, confía en el cuidado ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-18
Denomination: Other
Carol service (Evangelistic) 'The most unthinkable event in human history' - 1 Timothy chapter 1 verses 15 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The message is Reliable. (2). The message is Universal. (3). The message is Personal. (4). The message is Invitational. SERMON BODY: Ill: • We’ve all probably done it, • Purchased a very small gift and wrapped it in a very big box, • Or maybe a series of boxes. • The idea ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15
Denomination: Brethren
John’s only direct reference to the birth our Lord, but this one brief statement says volumes. You see.
THE WORD BECAME FLESH (John 1:14) Immanuel God with us Introduction Well, it has officially begun Christmas or, as the world calls it the Holiday Season. We will have plenty to eat, parties and family get togethers. That’s o.k. After all this country has been through the last three years, we need ...read more
Scripture: John 1:14
We are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself.
Tonight, we are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself. Last time, our last verse we covered in John 14 was verse 7 which says, READ. READ 8. Philip’s request was, “show us the Father.” He was requesting a ...read more
Scripture: John 14:8-14
Denomination: Baptist
God is revealed to humainity through Jesus. WE must believe in order to be saved.
“The Reveal-ation of Jesus” John 1:14-18 John 1:14-18 (ESV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes ...read more
Scripture: John 1:14-18
But then…there were angels. An angel and a multitude of the heavenly host left their place in heaven and appeared in the skies over Bethlehem.
TITLE: HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:14 Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, who we view in this text, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:14
Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon.
A Cosmic Christmas John 1:1-14 Introduction Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon. The ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Of all births, there is none greater than the birth of Jesus Christ. This is because the birth of Christ was not the birth of an ordinary human being, but the Son of God becoming a human being and coming to this world.
Introduction When a baby is born, everyone is excited. No matter how great a person is, he or she starts off as a newborn. However, despite these expectations, almost everyone lives an ordinary life and then dies. Throughout human history, countless young lives have been born. History can be said ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Explores the profound implications of Christ's incarnation, emphasizing the necessity of the Holy Spirit's power in truly understanding and receiving the Gospel.
Good morning, dear family of believers. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, to sit in these pews, to feel the warmth of fellowship, and to open our hearts to the Word of God? Today, we will be turning our attention to the Gospel according to John, specifically the first ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-5
Topics: Christmas, Advent, Incarnation