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    All You Need Is Love, And You Have Plenty Of It In Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 7, 2021
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    John calls on us to live a life of love as we celebrate the resurrection in Easter season.

    5.9.21 1 John 4:7–21 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 The one who does not love has not known God, because God is love. 9 This is how God’s love for us was revealed: God has sent his only-begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Believe That Because He Can Fly, I Can Fly Too

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 13, 2021
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    A look at Jesus' Ascension and what it means for us

    5.16.21 Ephesians 4:7–16 7 But to each one of us grace was given, according to the measure of the gift from Christ. 8 That is why it says, “When he ascended on high, he took captivity captive and gave gifts to his people.” 9 Now what does it mean when it says “he ascended,” other than that ...read more

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    The Great Chain Locks Up Satan. Trust It! Use It!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2021
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    Satan is locked up and yet has freedom in this world. How do we respond?

    June 6, 2021 Revelation 20:1–6 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven. He had the key to the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2 He seized the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, bound him for a thousand years, 3 threw him into the abyss, locked it, and set a ...read more

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    Take Time Under The Tree

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2021
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    Reflecting on the mustard seed, we look at Paul's encouragement for the Colossians in their growth in grace.

    6.13.21 Colossians 1:6 The gospel is bearing fruit and growing in the entire world, just as it also has been doing among you from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth. Throughout the Old Testament God warned the Israelites to withhold from worshiping the gods of the ...read more

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    Use Your Freedom Of Speech By Speaking

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 2, 2021
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    In a world where Biblical truths are accused of being hateful and bigoted, we need to keep on speaking the truth in a bold and courageous way.

    7.4.21 Ezekiel 2:1–7 1 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 The Spirit entered into me as he spoke to me and brought me up to my feet. Then I heard him speaking to me. 3 He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the people of Israel, to ...read more

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    Jesus Equips Us For Our Calls In Life

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 7, 2021
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    Jesus sends out the 12

    July 11,2021 Mark 6:7-13 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. ...read more

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    There's Beauty In The Complexity Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 9, 2022
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    The Triune God works together to bring us to the gracious and confident place of life in Christ

    6.12.22 Romans 5:1-5 / Trinity Sunday 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we also have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice confidently on the basis of our hope for the ...read more

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    Shepherds And Sheep, What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 1, 2022
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    Peter gives directives to pastors and what it takes to be a pastor. I add some words for the sheep as well.

    7.3.22 1 Peter 5:1-4 Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2 Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, ...read more

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    Don't Worry Is Easier Said Than Done

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2022
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    Jesus talks to us about the sin of worrying, tells us to stop, and gives us the remedy for it.

    8.7.22 Luke 12:22–34 22 Jesus said to his disciples, “For that reason I tell you, stop worrying about your life, about what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Certainly life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow ...read more

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    Don't Just Remember The Past, Look To The Future

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 31, 2022
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    Isaiah tells the Israelites to forget the Exodus, looking forward to the new thing - Jesus.

    4.3.22 Isaiah 43:16-21 16 This is what the LORD says, who makes a road through the sea and a path through mighty waters, 17 who brings out the chariot and the horses, the army and the strong warrior. They will all lie down together. They will not get up. They are extinguished. Like a wick ...read more

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    On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022
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    The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

    4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

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    Be Strong And Courageous? How Can I As A Natural Born Coward?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2022
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    A confirmation sermon based on Joshua 1:9. Where does courage and strength come from?

    4.30.22 Joshua 1:9 - Confirmation Sermon Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” These words were spoken to Joshua after Moses had died. Be strong and courageous. He repeated ...read more

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    Forget About The Mud Pies. Think Of The Holiday At The Sea

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2022
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    John's vision of heaven makes us look forward to the resurrection, serving God day and night in His temple.

    5.8.22 Revelation 7:13–17 13 One of the elders spoke to me and said, “These people dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” And I answered him, “Sir, you know.” 14 And he said to me: These are the ones who are coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed ...read more

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    What Do You Expect From God?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 20, 2022
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    Paul tells us to expect trouble in this world, not riches and success.

    5.22.22 Acts 14:8–22 (EHV) 8 In Lystra there was a man who was sitting down because he had no strength in his feet. He had never walked because he was lame from birth. 9 When he was listening to Paul as he was speaking, Paul looked at him closely and saw that he had faith to be healed. 10 ...read more

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    Have You Found What You Are Looking For?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 4, 2021
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    What are you seeking from life? From God? The people go to Jesus looking for more bread. Jesus had so much MORE!

    August 8, 2020 John 6:24–33 24 When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” 26 Jesus answered them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran