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    The Wedding At Cana Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 19, 2023
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    Jesus' sign of turning the water to wine reveals a bit of how he addresses our earthly and eternal needs.

    Introduction I have a problem. I don’t like things on my hands. As a result I wash my hands too often when I’m cooking. Now, you may not see that as a problem, after all, cross contamination of various foods is never good. But I do. The other day, Danielle and I were preparing dinner together. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Fight Losing Battles And Yet Win The War

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 7, 2023
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    Paul talks about fighting against his own sinful nature as a wretched sinner.

    7.8.23 Romans 7:15–25a 15 I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not keep doing what I want. Instead, I do what I hate. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 But now it is no longer I who am doing it, but it is sin living in me. 18 Indeed, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hear God Whisper To Your Fears

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 11, 2023
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    God comforts Elijah at Mt. Horeb with words of comfort and strength.

    8.13.23 1 Kings 19:9–18 (EHV) 9 He came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD suddenly came to him, saying, “Why are you here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Armies, but the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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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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    Denomination: Lutheran

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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

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    Don't Forget!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2021
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    Moses' farewell sermon reminds the people not to forget their God.

    8.29.21 Deuteronomy 4:1–9 (EHV) 1 So now, Israel, listen to the statutes and the ordinances that I am teaching you, and carry them out so that you may live and so that you may enter the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving to you and take possession of it. 2 Do not add to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Gets His Fingers Dirty

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 13, 2021
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    Jesus heals the deaf man and enables him to speak. He does the same for us.

    9.5.21 Mark 7:31-37 31 Jesus left the region of Tyre again and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of the Decapolis. 32 They brought a man to him who was deaf and had a speech impediment. They pleaded with Jesus to place his hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come And See Jesus. The Words Of An Excited Friend

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2024
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    Over 80% of people who come to church are INVITED by a friend. See that happen in today's text.

    1.21.24 John 1:43–51 (EHV) 43 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strange Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
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    As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

    A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
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    In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

    Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Part To Play Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025
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    John had a brief but profound ministry, fulfilling the part that God called him to play in order to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

    There have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Him

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2025
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    Paul's prayer is for us to know Jesus' and His deep love for us. A neat and bold prayer.

    1.19.25 Ephesians 3:14–21 (EHV) 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the entire family in heaven and on earth receives its name. 16 I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he would strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 24, 2025
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    Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?

    1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thank God For The Thorns

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2025
     | 555 views

    How do we respond to the thorns that just won't go away? Paul gives a great example and encouragement in what to do.

    2.16.25 2 Corinthians 12:7b–10 (EHV) 7 I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me, so that I would not become arrogant. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that he would take it away from me. 9 And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025
     | 209 views

    The genealogy of Jesus reveals several things to us - but primarily his heritage as the Son of God.

    In recent years, ancestry and genealogy has been a growing trend. One of the largest and most popular ancestry companies was sold 4 years ago for $4.7b. There is something in us that wants to understand more about where we are from and from whom we descend. Unfortunately, for many of us, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist