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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’s generous presence and blessing are available to us through prayer, inviting us to trust, receive, and live confidently under His open heaven.
Some mornings feel like the sky sits low and gray, as if our prayers push against a ceiling of clouds. Bills stack, hearts ache, and strength thins out around the edges. And then we read a line of Scripture and it’s as if God opens a window and lets a fresh breeze run through the room. That’s what ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:16, Deuteronomy 28:12
Topics: Ownership, Inheritance
From a series on our church’s Core Values
Trinity Baptist Church May 21, 2006 True Values Accountability throughout the Body Leroy Eims used to tell the story of a man named Robert Robinson. Robinson lived in the 1700’s. He was riding one day in a stage coach -- and he sat slumped in a corner, trying to sleep. In ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15
Denomination: Baptist
Open Doors Getting Started, part 1
made alive. Open Doors Getting Started, part 1 Col. 4:2-6 September 29, 2013 Take out a piece of paper and write down a couple of dates, the year in which you were born, then three dashes and then at the end of those dashes, write down 20_?_, which represents the date of your death and we dont ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Open Doors Getting Started, part 2
Open Doors Getting Started, part 2 Col. 4:2-6 October 6, 2013 I started last week by asking you to write down a couple of dates, your date of birth and 20?, which represents the date you will die. Then in between those dates I asked you to write three dashes which represent your life. We have no ...read more
We may find obstacles and hindrances to prayer. We must overcome our prayer struggles to find peace and joy. When all is said and done about prayer, is more said than done? Paul taught prayer
HE PRAYED AGAIN… (6 PRAYERS OF PAUL) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com David had seasons of spiritual failures to the point of hopelessness and despair. But David refused to allow his failures to define his prayer life. David could have allowed his guilt and sin to hinder his ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 6:9, James 5:17-18, Romans 15:30-33
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Consider they all with one consent... "THEY" established a pattern of making the offering of excuses as a norm to the Master's invitation. Consider: PRECEDENT.
THE PRECEDENCE OF EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the third installment on the lessons of excuses. 1. The veneer of excuses. 2. Even the best offer excuses. 3. The precedence of excuses. EXCUSES ARE TOOLS OF IMCOMPETENCE USED TO BUILD BRIDGES TO NOWHERE AND ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:18, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:59-62
Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?
Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39
Many people have used this verse evangelically; however, its true context is for Christians. Jesus is speaking to the Church members of Laodicea to let Him into their life for fellowship and worship and not only religious pretense.
This is my last message on the theme of doors in the Bible. Our text is Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (I put on screen pictures of painting - artist depictions of this ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:20
Mary and Martha are different - sermon speaks to open hearts toward both expressions.
Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay Intro: Australian author Nikki Rowe said, “The greatest asset you could own is an open heart.” Open hearts compel doctors to give free medical care in the inner city. Open hearts lead Christians live out their baptismal vows and serve Christ in all people. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Denomination: Episcopal
The sermon looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.
Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!
Revelation Study Series 7 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 11.21.21 Message… Revelation 3:7-13 7 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the One who is holy and true, the One who has the key of David. What He opens, no one can close; ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23
Sept. 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 7:24-37 Surprised by Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s an old saying: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” In order for a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:24-37
Denomination: Lutheran
A sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B
January 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 Called Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our scriptural texts today center on being called. We meet the young boy Samuel who is awakened in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51
Sometimes the Will of God is not Black and White. Sometimes it is a Maybe.
MAYBE MY WILL, MAYBE GODS' WILL Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. There is no doubt that God can show us His will for our lives. Scriptures are ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:2, Genesis 16:2, 1 Samuel 14:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
Screwtape letters by C.S. Lewis warns of a CONNOISSEUR SPIRIT of believers that love to taste and doing nothing but complaining. Let us consider how easy a life style that no roots can develop.
GROWING A CONNOISSEUR SPIRIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com C.S.LEWIS IN THE BOOK SCREWTAPE LETTERS warns of a satanic goal within the church that is a CONNOISSEUR SPIRIT. The devil never minds you going to church as long as you are not faithful. The devils loves donuts, ...read more
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