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Liberating Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2019

"The truth shall make you free." Grounding ourselves in the reality that we are captive to sin is the only truth that will turn our eyes to the one and only source of salvation, Christ Jesus. His grace comes to us free and undeserved.

October 27, 2019 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Liberating Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Reformation Sunday. This religious holiday has a very specific Lutheran flavor. You won’t find it ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 31, 2021

If the body of Jesus had decayed into dust within the borrowed tomb, we would not be singing the songs of Easter. They thought It was a tragic end to the “One” who had raised the dead. Tears told the sadness in their hearts. Resurrection shatters the grip of fear.

In Jesus Holy Name April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Mark 16:6,7a “Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Philip Yancy wrote: “Christianity has two great symbols to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-8, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (7 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

This will be a message about the sixth of the seven tests John proposed Christians take to see if we REALLY KNOW THE LORD.

So far we have taken: I. THE ATTITUDE TEST II. THE ACTION TEST III. THE AFFECTION TEST IV. THE ACTUALITY TEST V. THE ADULTERERS TEST But today we want to look at the SIXTH test which is VI. THE ANTICHRIST TEST These will be men who will claim to know God and some of them even claim to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

God speaks and says, "Let there be light." In both the physical and spiritual world God has turned the chaos into harmony, and the darkness into light.

Billy Graham in his book World Aflame tells of how he sat in the office of Dag Hammarskjold at the United Nations shortly before he was killed in the plane crash. He said that Mr. Hammarskjold seemed deeply depressed, and as he looked out over New York City he said quietly, "I see no hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Love And Joy In Christ's Friendship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 6, 2024

A sermon for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 5, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:9-17 Love and Joy in Christ’s Friendship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I do not call you servants any longer, but I have called you friends.” Jesus framed his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Dads Are Still #1

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 16, 2023

Research shows that Dads play an indispensable role in the nurture and raising of children, giving children a sense of security, formulating personality & moral development, and modeling how women should be treated.

DADS ARE STILL #1 Eph. 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dennis the Menace sometimes lived up to his name. One day he was over at the Wilson’s house (neighbors) eating cookies and milk. Mrs. Wilson was in the kitchen washing the dishes. 2. Dennis asked Mr. Wilson why he never went to work and he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Unchanging Savior

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 27, 2023

Based on Hebrews 13:8 - Challenges hearers to realize that our unchanging Savior changes lives forever.

“OUR UNCHANGING SAVIOR” Hebrews 13:8 FBCF – 11/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Video report on Pedernales church. Our church’s mission is to make much of Jesus any way we can, anywhere we can, using any & all the resources we can. That means we will make much of Jesus here in Flora & in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

God As A Helpless Baby

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we tend to forget the cause of Christmas. We hear but we don’t hear. The Christmas story tells the most amazing story: that God came down to earth in the form of a tiny, helpless baby.

GOD AS A HELPLESS BABY Lk. 2:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having to Sleep in the Barn 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Hippie -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, they finally found an Inn with only two beds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Simeon’s Story Is Our Story”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024

One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. He heard the "voice of Jesus" by the Holy Spirit. When you hear the Spirit give you a direction, you are hearing the voice of Jesus. The scriptures can also be "a voice of Jesus" (Jesus Speaks Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-26 Christmas I “Simeon’s Story is Our Story” One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. We meet Simeon on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for his consecration ceremony, as required by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-26, Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Incarnation Of The Word

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2022

This is a message given to the staff of an inner-city mission in Toronto, Ontario during Advent 2022.

The Incarnation of the Word I love the accounts of the nativity, the birth of Christ that we find in the gospels. I love the story, I love lingering with the story, I love its innocence, its directness and its simple beauty. I also love it because I love understatement. Before going to seminary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Whom We Have Redemption: Colossians 1:12-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2025

We should join Paul in thanksgiving that we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.

In Whom We have Redemption Colossians 1:12–14 NKJV Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Dads

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

We honor fathers who not only gave us life, but who also show us how to live.

Opening illustration: While waiting for an eye examination last year, I was struck by a statement I saw in the optometrist’s office: “Eighty percent of everything children learn in their first 12 years is through their eyes.” I began thinking of all that children visually process through reading, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognize The Messiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation, mystery, and mission of Jesus, encouraging believers to deepen their understanding and love for the Savior through Scripture.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am truly blessed to stand before you today, on this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by our shared faith and our love for our Savior. We are bound together by the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: Messiah

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

Sometimes your stuck in winter and it seems like Christmas will never come.

A: Hope Do you remember waking up on Christmas morning, the house filled with the aroma of hot fresh Tamales? Remember your mouth watering as you anticipate the taste of that first bite? Do you remember waiting for Christmas when you were a child? Do you remember how the excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003

A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist