Sermons on Protests:

We've All Been Caught In The Same Net

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2020

Human tendency is to look for all the ways we are different. But the church finds its unity only in Christ.

January 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 We’ve All Been Caught in the Same Net Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If one thing marks our current culture, I think many people would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Stand On Key Issues: Addiction, Abortion, & Marriage

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant.

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant. When it's just a social club, or even a Christian fellowship of worship, well... something very important is missing. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building Walls Into Temples Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 2, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

August 1, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 2:11-22 Building Walls into Temples Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Powerful Grip

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 9, 2022

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

May 8, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 10:22-30 A Powerful Grip Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A travelling circus featured an act with a strong man. He performed several demonstrations of his incredible ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul’s Message In Rome Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2022

Paul was telling the Jewish leaders in Rome about the kingdom of God from the law and the prophets from morning to evening. Some of these Jewish leaders were convinced that Jesus is the Messiah others refused to believe. Are we convinced that Jesus is the Christ, or do we refuse to believe?

Background to Paul’s message in Rome After his third missionary Journey Paul went to Jerusalem. There he was arrested at the Temple and falsely accused of bringing Trophimus a gentile into the temple (Acts 21:29). He was sent to Caesarea because of the plot to kill him if he was taken to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Everything God Has For Us

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 16, 2022

Access to God's promises comes through faith.

Everything God Has for Us I remember a recent Christmas where we bought gifts, boxed them up, and sent them to our daughter Emily and family in Denver. In the spring of the next year I found a wrapped gift with Emily’s name on it. Somehow we had overlooked it when we sent the others out. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"We" Are Killing Our Children!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 24, 2018

in response to the Parkland massacre

On Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate love, the expectation is that couples would enjoy a nice dinner, chocolates or roses, that would normally cause their hearts to flutter. However, this year on February 14th, hearts were not moved by love, but by the horror of yet another mass murder of our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

I In Them And You In Me

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2019

The unity of spirit between Jesus and God the Father knits the church into one

June 2, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 I in Them and You in Me Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Lakota Sioux have a simple prayer: Mitakuye Oyasin. It means “all my relatives.” The prayer conveys ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

When He Whispers Our Name / God Is With Us (Part 2 Exodus Series) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 12, 2018

In the first sermon, we discovered God had a plan. This week we look at what happens when God calls us. Explores not only God calling Moses, but also God calling others in Scripture. And we discover that when God calls, God delivers. God will be with us.

Last week we explored the story of the birth of Moses and how God was present in every single step of his rescue, even if God’s name was ever mentioned. God had a plan. Today we will explore the calling of God into that plan. Just as Moses and every other person called by God was surprised, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "end Times"

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

A sermon designed to lessen anxiety over the "end times" and redirect attentiveness to more immediate concerns and responsibilities.

(If you found this sermon to be helpful please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) While the sections of the Gospel that deal with the end times, the culminating battle between good and evil, clearly instruct the Christian to watch and be ready, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Deep Water Of Spiritual Purging

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 14, 2019

CALLED, CLEANSED, and COMMISSIONED

A monkey and a hyena were walking through the forest when the hyena said, “Each time I pass by those bushes over there, a lion jumps out and mauls me. I don’t know why.” “I’ll walk with you this time,” said the monkey, “and take your side against the lion.” So, they started to walk past ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

When The Well Is Looking For Water

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

When the well is looking for water

In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon V: Real Joy Endures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when so many people seem to be so unhappy about almost everything, let us spread the real joy of knowing and serving Jesus!

Real Joy Endures My first Christian Service assignment was leader of a Youth for Christ Fellowship Group in Hapeville. The chorus we used as our theme song is familiar to all of you who were teenagers in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-19

"a Meal To Share Around The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2022

A sermon for World Communion Sunday.

Luke 22:14-20 “A Meal to Share Around the World” On the first Sunday in October, many Christian Churches across the world celebrate what is called “World Communion Sunday.” And so, this year, that is today. World Communion Sunday is set apart to try and demonstrate how all Christian Churches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist