Sermons on Professor:

Jesus And Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Paul says that for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, all things have been created through Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16). Jesus Christ is the creator.

Mark 4:35-41 Jesus and the creations Creation: Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” But, John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word.” THAT WORD WAS CHRIST. Christ created and sustains the world. In the book of Hebrews, we read that He is the Son through whom God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

Called

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 15, 2024

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

Denomination: Lutheran

"Conversations With God Believers Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

Acts 17 is the story of a monotheistic Jew smack dab in the middle of polytheistic Gentiles. Acts 17 is the story of a narrow minded former Pharisee surrounded by broad minded philosophers. Conversations with God believers. Paul found common ground even with Athenians. (Barna quote)

In Jesus Holy Name October 16, 2022 Text: Acts 17:2-4,10-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Conversations with God Believers” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Verify The Experts

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 8, 2022

Jesus was questioned about what he was saying. We need to do the same thing about preachers, teachers, and internet writers.

Verify the Experts John 7:24-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 7:14 But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and began to teach. 15 the Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never been educated?” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: United Methodist

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Call of Matthew

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

On Solid Ground

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000

The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Your Path...

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

"That which is made crooked cannot be made straight," and "who can make that straight which he hath made crooked?"

Introduction. A. Ecclesiastes 1:15 -- "That which is crooked cannot be made straight..." B. Every one’s life is on a path which will lead somewhere. C. No man can change his or anyone else’s life to the point where it is straight in the eyes of God. I. Romans 8:8 -- "So then they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Prayer Of Jabez"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're In A Slump Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Oct 26, 2001

We all get in spiritual "slumps" where our relationship with God is suffering. What do we do to get out of the slump?

What To Do When You Are in a Slump October 12, 2001 New Community Church Intro: My father in law was telling me about a situation that happened to him a couple of weeks ago. He is a college professor and he gave out an assignment to his students. He told the students the assignment could be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Ziggurat Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2025

Ziggurats are fundamentally considered structures of faith and religion.

John H. Walton, an American professor and Old Testament scholar once remarked: “The ziggurat was the most dominant building of the temple complex, so it is no surprise that it draws the attention of the author of Genesis. In summary, the project is a temple complex featuring a ziggurat, which was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30, Psalm 127:1, 1 John 5:4, Matthew 6:33

Fearless Service Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 9, 2023

The second sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on the stewardship of our time and abilities.

October 8, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Two Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 4:16-21 Fearless Service Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my professors in seminary was Dr. Gerhard Forde. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Whose Dna Is In The Manger?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024

A message for Christmas. We live in the age of Artificial Intelligence. A I may remain a mystery but we accept the benefits. We have come together this evening to celebrate the mystery of the incarnation. The “incarnation” is the mystery that the Creator of the Universe took upon Himself human DNA.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2024 Text: Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Whose DNA is in the Manger?” We live in the age of Robotics, the self-driving car, a space ship that can launch and return to its launching pad by computer technology. This is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Lutheran

Son Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2022

True freedom does not consist in the word “freedom,” but in relationship to Jesus Christ, through abiding in His Word, and being His disciple. We will meditate from this passage on three realities. Admit who you are, admire who Jesus is, and advocate what Jesus does.

Text: John 8:31-41 Theme: Son Sets You Free Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. For the first time, John puts the word freedom for salvation. But the teaching on freedom offended Jesus’ hearers, they thought they have always enjoyed freedom though they lived under Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Methodist

Love: Our Beginning And End

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2025

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 2, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Love: Our Beginning and End Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’ve heard today that remarkable passage from First Corinthians 13: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran