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  • Life Described

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,808 views

    LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

    LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

  • Better Than I Deserve

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,107 views

    If you got what you deserved, what would that look like?

    One of the best pastors that I have ever served with always replies with “Better than I deserve” whenever someone asks him how he is doing. There is a bit of a debate over whether Dave Ramsey stole that phrase from him, but I have been using it as well. I think it is a good answer. ...read more

  • My Grace Is Sufficient? How?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,829 views

    A sermon which helps explain just how God's grace is sufficient in all situations.

    My Grace is Sufficient: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 by Jody VanSickle The grace of God and how it has come down for us ~ to save us. After we have experienced that grace we are called to help others to experience that grace as well. One of the Scriptures that I have always loved about grace is verse 9 ...read more

  • Show A Fool How Foolish He Is

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016
     | 3,589 views

    To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: How are you going to handle a fool? Show him from GOD'S WORDS how foolish he is. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS. IV. ...read more

  • But I Have Been Wounded

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 5,476 views

    Spiritual Wounds Are Like Physical Wounds

    A. “WOUND YOUR WEAK CONSCIENCE” (1 COR. 8:12) 1. Criticized for your work for Christ. 2. Criticized for you mistakes/failures. 3. Lie about your good intention. a. Unintentional lie, they do not know the facts/truth b. Intentional i.e., they want to hurt you, i.e., get ...read more

  • Mount Of Olives: The Easter Story - Day 7 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,620 views

    Jesus and the eleven left the upper room and walked to the mount of Olives. Jesus may have talked to them on the trip and/or before he took Peter, James and John further into the garden. Many of the familiar verses of comfort come from this conversation. Jesus also spoke of prophesies fulfilled.

    ****************** Day Seven – Mount of Olives Peter Will Deny Jesus - Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, John 13:36-37 Jesus said to the eleven, “All of you will be offended because of me tonight. It is written, ‘I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered ...read more

  • A Voice From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,689 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

    December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

  • Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,669 views

    The Bible shows us that Satan battles, hinders and oppresses not only in the spiritual realm but also the realm of man. Let’s look at several examples of Satan’s powers and his battles.

    1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Rulers of Darkness Put on the whole armor of God, so ...read more

  • No More Excuses!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024
     | 1,010 views

    Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

    IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

  • Getting Serious About Spiritual Formation

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 27, 2025
     | 474 views

    Spiritual growth is a journey requiring patience, faith, and surrender. Jesus' parables remind us that becoming more like Him is a gradual process. This message explores the challenges of spiritual formation and how we can trust Christ to complete His work in us.

    Scripture: Galatians 4:19 - "My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Introduction • Growth often requires patience, care, and persistence. Example: a garden, a dream, or a relationship. Growth requires attention and ...read more

  • The Lord Of Today

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    There is nothing in your past...or future...so heinous, that God cannot forgive a repentant heart.

    “It’s not what’s happening today that drags a man down. It’s remorse over what happened yesterday, and dread of tomorrow.” - man to bartender on Perry Mason episode. Think about that statement for a moment. There is really a lot of truth in it, you know. Man is basically a fighter. A ...read more

  • "Not Everything In "Secular,” Culture Needs To Be Rejected.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,302 views

    The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13, 2002

    The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13,2002 Psalm 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory ...read more

  • Freedom From Constant Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,425 views

    How we can walk free from sin

    Freedom from Constant Sin 1st John 5: 16 – 21 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. As humans, it is part of our nature to fall into sin. Our flesh is constantly desiring to fall into sin. We have been like this from the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve decided to eat the forbidden fruit. But, as born ...read more

  • Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    Gideon and the 300 take on an army of 135,000 with trumpets, jars of clay, and torches and win.

    Gideon - The Conqueror Part 2 Judges 8:9-8:21 Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." The Lord had spoken to Gideon each step of the way. Gideon’s faith had grown. The angel of the Lord had called him and he ...read more

  • How To Feel Good About Yourself Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    Learning to not live off the applause of others but only of God. Seeking God;s approval not that of friends and others

    The week after Christmas is the hardest week of the year for many people. This is the time when people are tested by the gifts they received or did not receive or by how people responded or did not respond to the gifts that were given. Some people are upset because they did not receive a thank ...read more