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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Listen And Reflect

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 12, 2024
     | 734 views

    A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B

    February 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:2-9 Listen and Reflect Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It’s the final Sunday in the season of Epiphany. The reading for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Gives Us Room.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 15, 2024
     | 821 views

    God gives us space in tight places.

    Psalm 4 When in a tight place God helps us breath or I Cant Breathe 1. You Gave Me Room • The Psalmist is talking about someone needing rescued • It seems that someone is in a confined place in dangerous and potentially deadly circumstances. • In the opening verse, the psalmist asks for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walk As Children Of The Ligh

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2026
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    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C

    January 15, 2026 Rev. Mary Erickson New Hope-Little Elk Creek Lutheran Churches Ephesians 5:8-14; Psalm 23; John 9:1-41 Walk as Children of the Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There seems to be mixed feelings about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sharing Hope

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 14, 2024
     | 955 views

    Jesus Christ commanded all true disciples of His to share hope with a lost and dying world.

    SHARING HOPE 1 PET 3:15 1 PET 3:15 (KJV) Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Sanctify- set apart. To make the Lord 1st place in your life. Give an answer- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Ministry In Ephesus (Introducing Apollos) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2024
     | 758 views

    Many struggle with what we should be doing today. We wrestle with not reading the word, not praying, or even not sharing Jesus. Then, fear takes over and we choose to hibernate rather than being bold. So, ask yourself, are we willing to just do what God has told us to do? Apollos was!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 28 Paul’s Ministry in Ephesus (Introducing Apollos) Acts 18:24-28 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s ministry in Corinth – spent 18 months there -- Paul was faithful to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Is A Heavy Weight: Learning To Grieve Well Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025
     | 151 views

    This is the fourth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

    Grief. it is not a thing we like to think about, it is not something that we very commonly talk about, even with those that are closest to us. And that is because grief is so incredibly difficult. It is an agonizing emotion to deal with. to deal with loss of any kind. Grief is the anguish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by John Newton on Dec 28, 2023
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    The angel told Joseph to name Mary’s baby “Jesus” for a reason...

    If you were expecting a baby—and you knew it was going to be a boy—what do you think you would name him? Well, in Canada apparently the most popular name for boys right now is Noah, followed closely by Liam and William. (And for the record, the top three girls’ names are Olivia, Emma and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Pebble In The Shoe

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 15, 2024
     | 2,478 views

    Our kickoff of 2024 theme of "Spiritual Conversation." What the point is and how to have a Spiritual Conversation.

    Pebble In Their Shoe (2 Tim. 4:1-5) Intro: A. I had a wonderful time with Gidel, the preacher from Hanover is past week. We met in my office to talk, have some coffee, pray and share. It was great. He taught me something about vision and prayer. He told me he wanted to get more chairs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Solomon's Wisdom Illuminating The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,859 views

    King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom.

    Introduction "Good morning, everyone! Today, we dive into an intriguing story from 1 Kings 3:16-28. Here, King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom. Picture this: two women come forward, each claiming to be the mother of the same baby. With no clear evidence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Call

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024
     | 1,242 views

    A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

    January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Trust God In The Midst Of Suffering - Romans 8:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2025
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     | 499 views

    If God is real, why is there suffering? This is one of the most pastoral, personal questions a Christian will ever face.

    Go! And Trust God in the Midst of Suffering - Romans 8:18 “If God Is Real, Why Is There Suffering?” INTRODUCTION If God is real, why is there suffering? Few questions strike the human heart with such force. It’s the question whispered at hospital bedsides, shouted in grief at gravesides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christianity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,090 views

    Explore the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into a profound passage that teaches us about the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship. It's a passage that's rich, deep and full of spiritual nourishment. But before we ...read more

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    Air Conditioning Hell

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010
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    As much as even some in the church at large desire to "air-condition" hell, the doctrine of eternal punishment is a foundational doctrine for believers in Jesus

    Air Conditioning Hell Why is the Gospel Good News? TCF Sermon March 21, 2010 Have you seen this t-shirt? Heck is where people go who don’t believe in Gosh. Or heard this story: There was a Christian lady that had to do a lot of traveling for her business so she did a lot of flying. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian And The Bible.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 25, 2014
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    The Christian and the Bible. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). What the Bible Is: (1). Water for cleansing (vs 9). (2). Wealth and treasure (vs 14, 72, 127, 162). (3). A companion and friend (vs 24). (4). A song to sing (vs 54). (5). Honey (vs 103). (B). What the Bible Does: (1). It blesses (vs 1-2). (2). It gives life (vs 25, 37, 40, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love Has Come

    Contributed by Craig Smith on Feb 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,425 views

    Christmas Eve message. Helping people find their place in the Christmas Story.

    Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you’re here. So honored that you would give us this time together as we get ready to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow. I also, if I’m gonna be completely honest, I’m also just a little bit intimidated because Christmas Eve is the hardest message of the year for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist