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  • The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,172 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

  • 1. Eternal Time And Chronological Time Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    The Eternal dimension and Physical Dimension (Figures can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 1 - ETERNAL TIME AND CHRONOLOGICAL TIME This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

  • From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,575 views

    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

  • Memory And Endurance

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 9, 2021
     | 1,862 views

    Sin holds people in the prison of guilt. Although they might be physically, spiritually they are prisoners to what John Wesley once referred to as “the power and guilt of sin”.

    MEMORY AND ENDURANCE (October 13, 2019) Text: II Timothy 2:8 -15 2Ti 2:8-15  Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel,  (9)  for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not ...read more

  • What Do Calls Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 19, 2015
     | 10,122 views

    Your professional calling is how you make a living for yourself; your spiritual calling is how you make a life for another

    Calling -- What Do Calls Look Like? Last week we discussed the call of the world versus the call of our Savior. We described the differences between the two and why it’s better to answer the call of our Savior. However, it’s difficult to do that if you don’t know what that call ...read more

  • Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,968 views

    What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

    Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

  • God’s Masterpiece

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015
     | 8,232 views

    The universe is filled with wonders of God's Creation, but the masterpiece of His Creation is man & woman. As a Child of God, you will live a God-kind-of-life if maintain your identity as being of Born from Above, not of this world.

    GOD’S MASTERPIECE Eph. 2:10; Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Since this is Labor Day, I thought I would give you “The 7 Signs of Aging.” B. GOD’S MASTERPIECE 1. Q: In the Universe, what do you think of when you think of God’s Masterpieces? 2. Examples: a. Great ...read more

  • Dear Careless Series

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,371 views

    Letter to the Church at Thyratira

    Dear Careless II Chronicles 28:22-27 I am the Way--Jesus Revelation 2:18-29 You and I may seldom think about it…which seems strange, because it will be the biggest event in the history of humankind: that is, the return of Jesus to gather His people. But that’s His promise. ...read more

  • What Does It Take To Be Transformed?

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,911 views

    A look at the process God often uses in helping us to become the kind of people He wants for us to be.

    What Does It Take to be Transformed? Genesis 32:22-32 
Gladys Dunn was new in town and decided to visit the church nearest to her new apartment. She enjoyed the pretty sanctuary and the singing by the congregation, but the sermon went on and on. Worse, it wasn't very interesting. Glancing ...read more

  • Just Try It Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,339 views

    In the midst of His busy schedule, Jesus made time for God. Jesus shows gives us an example to follow so that we can be more deeply connected with God! (This series was developed from the Next Steps series available from SermonCentral for purchase.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I am glad you are here today as we continue on with our Next Steps series. The other 2 messages are on our web site or you can access them with the church app! • Thus far in this series, we have discovered that God wants us to grow into spiritual ...read more

  • The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,156 views

    We need to be made holy by cutting ourselves off from the world, and relying on our life in Christ to give us strength. If we don’t, we will rot and die.

    Baking Bread: The Harvest Fall is in the air! It’s the end of September, the air’s getting crisp, and Starbucks has brought out their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. It’s glorious! Fall is my favorite season of all -- as the weather starts to get cooler, it feels like the whole world is ...read more

  • Perfect Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,097 views

    Jesus is talking about the way we love others. We can only love perfectly when we have been changed by God’s perfect love.

    Perfect Love Matthew 5:43-48 43 ”You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

  • Good News Shoes Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 29, 2015
     | 6,955 views

    This part of the spiritual armor is good news for us but very bad news for Satan and his domain.

    Let’s begin today with a review. Paul is in prison chained to a guard 24 hours a day- seven days a week. As he is observing the soldiers uniform, the Holy Spirit begins to speak to him about spiritual armor. He takes note of the belt around the soldier’s waist. He notices that ...read more

  • A Quiet Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,170 views

    Psalm 46 is a song of hope and assurance sung as a result of tragedy. No matter what happens in our lives, God is...

    Henry David Thoreau once said every writer's duty was to give “first and last, a simple and sincere account of their own life.” Most songwriters take that philosophy to heart, too. That’s certainly true with Taylor Swift. Almost all her songs have to do with break-ups with former ...read more

  • More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2015
     | 15,323 views

    Three ways we are more than Conquerors: 1. Trouble 2. Anxiety (distress/worry) 3. Persecution

    More than Conquerors Introduction: In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for ...read more