Sermons on Lake:

The Food That Endures

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Not What They Had Planned

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 2, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 1, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Not What They Had Planned Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Saints Peter and Paul. Both men are full of zeal. They will both be instrumental in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Afflictions

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 30, 2022

What has affliction accomplished in your life?

Have your afflictions worked on you? No doubt they have an effect on you. Psalm 34:19 Scripture tells us ,”Many are the afflictions of the righteous but The LORD delivers him from them all” Afflictions serve many purposes in our lives. I will not get into this. Affliction is guaranteed in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Revelation 18-22

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2022

Revelation reveals a righteous king and kingdom to come. But first, will this world’s Babylonian system end?

Revelation reveals a righteous king and kingdom to come. But first, will this world’s Babylonian system end? “He cried with a mighty voice, saying, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great…” (Revelation 18:2a WEB) Are kings and merchants alike corrupt? “Babylon's evil and immoral wine has made ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Pointers For Grief - 3 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

More of our practical pointers for handling grief.

Today I want to conclude with some practical pointers for Grief. Those who have experienced grief understand that it is a difficult journey. As Jesus points out to us in Matthew 14 after the death of His cousin, John the Baptist, there are some practical things we can do to deal with grief. He went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cosmic War (Revelation 12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2024

This chapter contains symbols describing the ongoing war between God Almighty and the devil, Satan. It also shows that the LORD has the final victory and that His people Israel will be saved as He promises throughout Scripture.

When symbols are used in Scripture, they are self-interpreting. This is the case when we read the account of events written by John in describing what is an ongoing cosmic war between the LORD God Almighty and the forces of evil led by Satan. We see the pure malevolence and hatred both of God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Numbers 24:17-19, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Psalm 110:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11, Revelation 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Crucial Takeaways From The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 25, 2024

I want to bring my series of messages on Revelation to a conclusion by pointing out some key points to consider apart from its prophetic significance. These points can be used as tools for witnessing as well as giving warning.

There is no shortage of material covering the book of Revelation. Countless commentaries and sermons have been written on the book. Its message of prophetic warning and promised redemption has been proclaimed in pulpits, on the streets, in villages, and in countries whose cultures are wrapped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46, Hebrews 9:27, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Philippians 2:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:1-15, Revelation 21:1-7, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 21, 2023

At some point in our lives, have we ever felt the thrill of victory over something? Have we ever felt the pain and agony of defeat?

What is victory and what does it mean? Victory is a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, or to endeavor against odds or difficulties. Defeat is to suffer, a prevention of success, a loss of a contest, a failure, or to be overthrown. At some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Brighter Days

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2024

As we enter the dawn of a new year, our thoughts may primarily turn to elements of hope.

Guy Finley, an American writer and philosopher once remarked: “Our greatest strength isn't our ability to imagine brighter days ahead, it is that we are empowered - in every present moment - to effortlessly dismiss any dark thought or feeling that, left unattended, diminishes our happiness.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Acts 1:8, John 3:19, Matthew 16:26

Back 2 Basics "Fishing” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 21, 2024

"Come with me. I'll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I'll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass."

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: Back 2 Basics “Fishing” January 21, 2024 Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing” For Folks Discipleship Basics 1:14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 1:15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Begins

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2023

How did Jesus prepare for and begin His ministry? Let's find out in Matthew 4.

Jesus prepared for His ministry by fasting. He battled temptations and won. Let’s look at Matthew 4:1-11. Was Jesus thirsty or only hungry after fasting? The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert, so that the devil could test him. After Jesus had gone without eating for 40 days and nights, he was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ninth Commandment Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Jesus: You try to live a lie before Me, but I know the truth.

NINTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not lie to your neighbor” (Ex. 20:16, ELT). “I speak what My Father tells Me to say, but you speak what you father tells you . . . your father is the devil . . . a murderer from the beginning and does not have the truth in him. I tell you the truth” (John 8:38, 44). ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, John 8:44, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

4 Who Needs A Doctor? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 2, 2025

“Who Needs a Doctor?”, looks at one of the most powerful moments in Mark’s Gospel — when Jesus calls Levi, a man everyone else rejected, to follow Him.

Introduction – The Doctor Is In Have you ever noticed how people react when they find out someone’s a doctor? Suddenly everyone’s got an ache or a rash they want to talk about! There’s something about a doctor — we know they’re there to help, to heal, to make things better. That’s exactly how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17