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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Mary's Leap Of Faith

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020
     | 3,120 views

    When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

    December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Wait For His Return Hebrews 9:28 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2025
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     | 334 views

    We live in a world filled with anticipation—waiting for news, waiting for breakthroughs, waiting for change. But as believers, our greatest anticipation is not for something, it’s for someone. We wait for Jesus.

    Go! And Wait for His Return Hebrews 9:28 (NLT) Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): “So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,058 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 24, 2025
     | 86 views

    This is a simple (unfinished) sermon on Romans 12:12.

    I thought this morning about being a young child in the store shopping with my mom. I remember walking through the clothes racks and letting the clothes brush against my face playing some game alone with my imagination. I remember going to the mall with them and walking through the old Target store ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It’s Not Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,765 views

    Highlight the hope, restoration, and power that comes from faith in Jesus, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus' resurrection in the Gospel of John.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. The beauty of the Gospel is that it brings hope, restoration, and power in the midst of despair. We are not abandoned to our circumstances, but rather, we have a Savior who comes into our darkest hours with light and life. As Philip Yancey once said, ...read more

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    When One Chapter Ends A Better One Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,006 views

    Remind the church of God's unending love, His promise to always be with us, and to encourage us to face new challenges with courage and trust in His strength and support.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm so grateful to have you all here with me today. We find ourselves in a time of change, a time of uncertainty, and a time of challenge. It's during such times that we need to remember the promise of God's strength and support. He never leaves us; He never ...read more

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    Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,011 views

    Explore the contrast between the majority's fear and doubt with Caleb's faith in God's promise, as depicted in Numbers 13:30, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in God's power.

    Good morning, everyone. I'm glad to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's Word and uncover the wisdom within it. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from the book of Numbers – Chapter 13, verse 30. But before we dive in, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "Faith, as Paul ...read more

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    Firm In Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,075 views

    To explore and understand the power of faith in our lives, and how it can serve as our guiding light, source of strength, and bringer of joy.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today to explore and discuss the profound theme of faith in our lives. As we delve into the core of our Christian belief, let's take a moment to reflect on the words of a renowned Christian author, Oswald Chambers, who once said, "Faith is deliberate ...read more

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    A Big Task With Great Rewards

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    This is a message to encourage all fathers to take their parenting role seriously.

    A big task with great rewards (Proverbs 20:7) I have often heard the phrase, “Anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a man to be a father.” Although this phrase is not necessarily true in all instances, it does have some validity. We are aware that there are instances wherein because of one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Glen Uren Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,303 views

    This was a funeral sermon I delivered for a faithful member.

    John 14:1-6 1 "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living A Life Successful For God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    Last week with looked at what it would take to live a life pleasing to or towards God. What we discovered was that this life was accomplished through sanctification and pursuing God’s desires. The foundation for accomplishing this was to value our worth

    LIVING A LIFE SUCCESSFUL FOR GOD 1 Thess 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: Last week with looked at what it would take to live a life pleasing to or towards God. What we discovered was that this life was accomplished through sanctification and pursuing God’s desires. The foundation for accomplishing this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pushing Through Fears

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,270 views

    Sermon focused on Graduation.

    1. Push on through fears Johnny Carver - As a boy growing up in the country I had heard scary stories about a snake called a "Black Racer" that would chase you. These stories kept me very alert as I walked up and down the gravel roads around where we lived. One day mom asked me to go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Bear All Adversity With Joy

    Contributed by Kyle Foley on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,872 views

    This sermon inspires the reader to accept adversity more cheerfully.

    do not complain. your ever constant prayer must be: thy will, Lord, not mine be done, it is your wisdom that irradiates blissado, not my limited, human intellect. it is your love unfathomable, Lord, that decrees the shape and the shine, not my frailties and shortcomings. whatever obstacles you set ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Setting The Stage Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    Jesus represents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Part 1 Introduction Stuart’s word last week- very thought provoking. Stuart talked about 100-fold obedience … Mtt 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. NASU Equated perfection w/spiritual maturity, not w/sinless perfectionism (perfect- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Beware Of The Spirit Of Emptiness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 23,398 views

    EMPTY IS DANGEROUS. STAY FILLED WITH SIS SPIRIT, LOVE, JOY, PEACE, AND HOPE!

    BEWARE: THERE IS A SPIRIT OF EMPTINESS EMPTY IS DANGEROUS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Man tends to be a creature of habit. We are given to PESSIMISM or OPTIMISM. We see bad, or we see good. Spiritual things start as a thought. We then set a pattern of thinking. I know people that can tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God