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    There Is No Other Lord

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Our LORD is unique in the way He decides to deal with evil. It is something we either admire about Him or hate.

    October 12, 2005 Isaiah 45:1-7 1 “This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: 2 I will go before you and will level the mountains; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

    October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Daniel In The Den Of Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    This sermon basically is a running commentary on a Reformation Sunday talking about how God delivered Daniel through faith.

    October 30, 2005 Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23 - Reformation Sermon Daniel 6:10-12 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, Daniel was one of three administrators under King Darius of the Medes and the Persians. The book of Daniel is unique because it takes place outside of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Look Forward To The Final Judgment

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    This sermon addresses what God will use to judge you on Judgment Day, and how you can approach such an awesome Day in faith.

    November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember The Lord's Reputation

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    We live in a world where it seems as if God is asleep as we see it taken captive to sin ever more and under the captivity of the devil. God is not asleep. He has a name to uphold, which he has and he will.

    November 13, 2005 Isaiah 52:1-6 Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

    November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ Will Have An End To His Dynasty

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005
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     | 2,512 views

    This sermon discusses how Jesus will hand over His kingdom to the Father at the end of all things. It is on a Christ the King Sunday.

    November 20, 2005 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Birth Of The Baby Brings Hope Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    In this 1st of three sermons I look at the words of the angels to the shepherds on what to look for at Christmas. The first one is to look for a baby.

    November 30, 2005 The First Sign: The Baby Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” There aren’t a whole lot of stories in the Bible about babies. Actually, when I did a word search, there were only four distinct stories that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Behold The Power Of The Potter

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

    November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Ready, Jesus Is Coming Again!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 72,103 views

    The Bible tells us that the coming of Christ is imminent, which means that it could happen at any moment. So Paul teaches Christian to be ready and must expect at any moment that Jesus will soon return to the earth.

    BE READY, JESUS IS COMING AGAIN! Acts 1:9-11 “They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

    Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Manger Is The Perfect Place For The Messiah To Be Found Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    This sermon focuses on the location of the Christ - in the manger - and what significance that has to us today as we prepare for Christmas.

    December 14, 2005 The Third Sign of Christmas to Come: Lying in a Manger Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. People don’t normally do their Christmas shopping at Burger King. They go there to eat a Whopper and some fries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cry Of The Crier

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    This sermon examines the words of Isaiah - who was told to cry "all men are like grass"! What is the purpose of this cry? What does it point us to? Read and find out.

    December 4, 2005 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thank You For The Turkey

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    A prayer of thanks to God for the turkey, following it from the egg to your table.

    We probably all know Bart Simpson’s famous thanksgiving prayer: “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing.” Well, we know better. In fact, I got to thinking about that. If Bart could have a prayer like that, what kind of prayer should we have over our turkey’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Middle Aged Reason For Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    In this Psalm I examine the Psalm writer’s attitude to the future as he faces old age and how he deals with his enemies. This is during Advent and has a little reflective flavor of the season in it.

    December 11, 2005 Psalm 71 What do you think about your future? Maybe you’re one of those people who’s done an overall road map of your life. Maybe in ten years you want to retire, or have your house paid off, or have enough money saved up to buy a car, or get married and have children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran