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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God has the power to restore and renew even the most desolate situations, breathing life into our "dry bones" and transforming our lives, hopes, and dreams.
Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from the Old Testament that speaks volumes about our mighty God and His incredible power to restore hope even in the most desolate of situations. As we embark on this spiritual journey, let's remember the words of Philip Yancey, ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5
Topics: Dryness, Yoke
Encourage believers to serve God with passion and zeal, warning against the dangers of lukewarm faith.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to turn our hearts towards the message given to the church in Laodicea as recorded in Revelation 3:14-16. This is a powerful passage that speaks directly to us today, reminding us of the importance of serving God with passion and zeal, the dangers of ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16
Topics: Temperature
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
Scripture: Romans 13:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
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
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:15, Hebrews 11:25
Denomination: Assembly Of God
What does it mean and imply when Jesus says, “God is Spirit?”
Yahweh is Spirit (John 4:24a) 1. A THIRD GRADERS EXPLANATION OF GOD was written by Danny Dutton, age 8 ...for his third grade homework assignment to "Explain God." One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take ...read more
Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Kings 8:27, Deuteronomy 4:33-34, Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 11:7-12, 1 Timothy 6:16 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
sermon introduces a series on the Bible.
THIS OLD BOOK Hebrews 4:12-13 When I was a kid, I was an avid reader. I cut yards to earn money and I bought/read all the Hardy Boys books. Loved Arthur/Camelot books. I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy adventure Books. I got a lot of enjoyment out of those books, but none of them ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13
Denomination: Baptist
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
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4
Topics: Fear, Frustration, Overwhelm
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
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Topics: Wilderness, Spirit
Why are Christians afraid to talk about their blessings from Jesus Christ? Peter did in this narrative. BUT when he received the Holy Spirit he went out and proclaimed the Gospel. We have the Holy Spirit and should do the same as he did.
Proclaiming the Gospel Today John 18:13-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 13 and led Him to Annas first; for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 14 Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people. 15 Simon ...read more
Scripture: John 18:13-27
Denomination: United Methodist
Samson is one of the last Judges that God used, yet he was not always walking the right path. He is not remembered for his victories, but for his failures.
“Samson Prays” Judges 16:28 Hard lessons to learn when we disobey the Lord. Samson is one of the last Judges that God used, yet he was not always walking the right path. At his death Samson had judged Israel for 20 years. I was told while in the Navy that you can have 1000 at-a-boys yet if ...read more
Scripture: Judges 16:28
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 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
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Denomination: Lutheran
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
Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.
Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
Solomon, in helping us to live life “under the sun,” provides pieces of wisdom about what’s really necessary for a balanced life. A balanced life means one lived in agreement with godly principles.
Introduction. In 1995, the gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after a seventy-year hiatus. Scientists expected an ecological ripple effect, but the size and scope of the cascade took them by surprise. Wolves are predators that kill certain species of animals. But they ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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