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  • The God Who Saves And The Soul That Waits (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2026
     | 66 views

    David’s prayer from the middle of disorientation. He is not writing from a throne but from tension — enemies around him, guilt within him, decisions before him. He is a man who needs direction, clarity, and divine intervention.

    TAGLINE: Clarity is born where God’s saving character meets our surrendered waiting. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A climber once set out to scale a mountain known for its unpredictable fog. The path was narrow, the cliffs steep, and visibility often dropped to just a few feet. Because of this, every ...read more

  • Hero Worship Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,743 views

    We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

    Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 4 - Hero Worship I. Introduction We have been talking about heroes and villains for the last 4 weeks. People are drawn to heroes! A good example of this fact began in 1970. Every year since then scores of people spend thousands of dollars, put on elaborate costumes to dress ...read more

  • The Happiness Report? Are You A Joy Giver?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2022
     | 1,374 views

    I just want to be happy is a poor purpose in life. Happiness is externals. Joy is internal choices. Pleasure is temporary.

    THE HAPPINESS REPORT? ARE YOU A JOY GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE METAL OR MENTAL HINDRANCES TO JOY? I watched a circus employee stick a metal rod in the mud. He just pushed the rod in several inches with his bare hand. Then the man hooked a chain around ...read more

  • Lord, I'm Tired PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,841 views

    This sermon explores how Elijah's experiences of fear, frustration, and overwhelm can guide us in navigating our own similar moments with faith.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the love of our Savior and the common pursuit of understanding His Word. We are not here by accident but by divine appointment. We are not just a gathering of individuals ...read more

  • 40 Days PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    Explores Jesus' wilderness experience as a model for our own spiritual preparation and the transformative power of God's love in our trials.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united in the love of our Savior. We stand here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of God's love ...read more

  • Naming The New

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 3, 2023
     | 2,699 views

    A sermon for New Year's Day, The Name of Our Lord

    January 1, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:15-21 Naming the New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. How did you get your name? Some families follow a pattern when they select names for their babies. My ...read more

  • Absalom's Rebellion (2 Samuel 15)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025
     | 316 views

    Was there a Judas like person in the Old Testament? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 15.

    Can reconciliation be abused? Do people abuse Christ's act of reconciliation on the cross? Will there be tares among the wheat, wolves among the sheep? Are forgiveness and trust separate issues? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 15. Did Absalom respect his father’s reconciliation or plot a ...read more

  • A Faith For Rocky Waters

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023
     | 767 views

    A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

    August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

  • Transfiguring The Future

    Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023
     | 1,114 views

    The Transfiguration of Jesus not only shows us his glory, it gives us a commandment.

    What would you do if you knew the future? If you knew what was going to happen, I would imagine that a trip to Vegas would be in order. At the least you would have a pretty cool party trick. In our Gospel today, three of the disciples get a glimpse of the future. Jesus takes Peter, James, and ...read more

  • Living Beyond What We Can See Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 475 views

    We are people who know that death is not the final word.

    Title: Living Beyond What We Can See Intro: We are people who know that death is not the final word. Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 Reflection Dear Friends, My dear friends, I want to tell you a story that has stayed with me for years now. There was a little girl in our parish—I’ll call her ...read more

  • Ham And Eggs

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Comparison of the commitments of the sinful woman and the Pharisee.

    Ham and Eggs One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private detective to the job of looking into her former dealings and friends in ...read more

  • Lessons From The Unfaithful Wife Series

    Contributed by Rick Hope on May 21, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 22,172 views

    This is the first of a two part message concerning the message of the book of Hosea. This deals with the marriage between Hosea and Gomer and how it parallels God’s relationship with Israel and in fact, all Christian believers.

    To begin a study on Hosea, we must first understand the meaning of the word “minor prophet” which is how Hosea was classified. A minor prophet was only assigned that classification based on the length of his book. It had nothing to do with the weight of his message or the length of time that he ...read more

  • What Does God Think About Gambling Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    Part 3 in series What Does God Think About . . . This sermon addresses gambling

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 3: Gambling Roy Chapman was always a sharp businessman, never afraid to take risks. When car sales slumped because of the gas crunch in the 1970’s, he kept his Philadelphia dealership together by shifting from new big cars to used and smaller cars. Now the family ...read more

  • Don't Miss The Shift!

    Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,932 views

    "Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

    Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

  • Mankind's Problem With God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    Mankind’s biggest problem with God is not ignorance about Him, but an attitude of enmity toward Him.

    Mankind’s Problem With God (Romans 1:18-23) Note: A number of illustrations and quotation were found at Sermon Central, but the outline, interpretation and flow of the sermon are mine, and the illustrations were borrowed from various sources. The "blanks" I have filled in were originally part of ...read more