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  • The Elijah Dilemma Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011
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     | 4,464 views

    When we come into contact with someone who doesn't know God's word we need to patiently lead them to the truth.

    The Elijah Dilemma The Book of Mark Mark 9:9-13 I. Eschatology, which is the study of the end times, is a source of great comfort to those who study and understand it. A. It helps us understand events that take place even in our own day. B. It gives us hope because we know the God has the future ...read more

  • "Separating Truth From Error" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,217 views

    How can I discern whether a preacher isa false prophet or not?

    Christians aren't to accept everything they hear as truth, even if it's from a supposedly Christian source. He draws a contrast by saying that the Spirit of truth is of God; and the spirit of error is of the devil. God's chief desire is to confront mankind with truth in order to set us free. "You ...read more

  • The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023
     | 927 views

    This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

    March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

  • What Do We Stand For?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

  • Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,264 views

    Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

    The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

  • What Is Better?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,181 views

    This sermon addresses the fact that discerning God's will for our life is just as important as serving God.

    What Is Better? Luke 10:38 - 42 Intro: Larry was hard of hearing and was having chest pains. He and his wife went to the doctor. The doctor told Janice that the chest pains were likely from stress. Larry asked, “What did he say?” Janice answered, “He said you are sick.” The doctor said ...read more

  • Sin In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 11, 2024
     | 442 views

    Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus?

    Church in the City – Chapter 5 Sin in the Church September 15, 2024 Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus? Should believers inside the church live different lives than those outside the church? Remember, in Corinth, there were very few sexual boundaries. This sexual freedom was ...read more

  • I Will Not Be Wasted

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 2, 2023
     | 2,855 views

    At times, some devoted people are cut off before their time, but if God's children can pray and be discerning, untimely deaths could be avoided.

    From the Genesis 4 story, we see that: • Waste could come from jealousy and anger (Gen. 4:5). • Jealousy could develop into enmity. • Enmity could arise from within, as Cain and Abel were brothers. • Enmity could arise from without, as Peter and King Herod were not related - Acts 12:1-19 o Pray ...read more

  • Following The Call

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024
     | 1,064 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

  • Phil. 1:7-9 Living By Grace

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 30, 2024
     | 425 views

    By Grace we Share in Christ's Sufferings, Enjoy Fellowship, and Enjoy Living Lives of Dicernment

    Phil. 1:7-9 Living By Grace By Grace We Share in Christ’s _Sufferings_. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. The Greek in this ...read more

  • 1 John 4:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 3, 2025
     | 228 views

    1 John 4:1-6

    1 John 4:1-6 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Before we get started with this verse I just want to remind you about two verses we read last week that I think go well with verse 1 ...read more

  • Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 112 ratings
     | 29,586 views

    Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

    Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

  • Preparing For Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,104 views

    Through prayer and fasting, we demonstrate that our relationship with Jesus is the most important thing in our lives.

    Preparing For Spiritual Success Text: Isaiah 58:1-8 Introduction 1. As we begin a new year, we set goals for ourselves; things we wish to accomplish in the coming year. As a church, our goal for every coming year is to grow into a deeper relationship with our Lord. 2. One of the chief ways that ...read more

  • Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,837 views

    Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

    Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

  • Spiritually Working Out

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2011
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     | 4,172 views

    Salvation isn’t just a one moment event but a life-long journey of being transformed into Christ’s likeness.

    Spiritually Working Out Phil 2:12-13 January 16, 2011 Intro: I don’t know about you, but it has seemed a little difficult to re-engage this January. Joanne and Thomas and I enjoyed our vacation, though we didn’t enjoy arriving back in Edmonton last Saturday in the middle of the biggest snow ...read more