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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A
August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Denomination: Lutheran
Pause to reflect on what fuels our going, what sustains our mission, and what ensures we go in the power and purpose of God.
Go! And Honour His Name and Word Above All Else - Psalm 138:2 Psalm 138:2 (NLT): “I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honour of your name.” Introduction: The Priority of His Name and ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 138:2, Hebrews 12:28, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 55:11, 2 Corinthians 1:20, John 1:14, Romans 5:8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon explores Habakkuk's message of maintaining hope during hardships, hearing God in silence, and handling negativity through divine control.
Welcome, friends and family, to another blessed gathering where we come together to marvel at the enduring wisdom of God's word. We find ourselves today in the book of Habakkuk, a minor prophet with a major message. It's a message that resonates deeply with the times we're living in, a message of ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4
Topics: God's Silence
This sermon encourages believers to step out in faith, embracing the unknown and trusting in God's promise to guide and support us through life's storms.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of God, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a passage of scripture that is as profound as it is poignant. It's a passage that invites us ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31
Topics: Trust, Stepping Out, Faith
This sermon explores the fragility of life, finding faith amid loss, and fostering hope after heartbreak, emphasizing God's unfailing love and comfort in our trials.
Greetings, dear friends. I am deeply honored to be with you today, standing on this sacred ground where we gather to share our joys, our sorrows, our hopes, and our fears. We are a family, bound not by blood, but by the enduring love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are ...read more
Scripture: Job 14:1
Topics: Loss, Grief
This sermon explores the comfort, guidance, and hope Jesus promises in John 16, even amidst life's trials, through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Welcome, dear friends, to another day of divine fellowship. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts, like sunflowers, turn towards the light of His word, eager to soak in its life-giving radiance. Today, we find ourselves standing together on the fertile ground of ...read more
Topics: Holy Spirit
Encourage believers to let go of past mistakes and fears about the future, and instead focus on pursuing the heavenly prize with confidence in God's unchanging faithfulness and hope.
Good morning, church family! You know, I've been thinking a lot about the future lately - I think we all have. In these uncertain times, it can be easy to get caught up in the worry and fear of what's to come. But as Christians, we have a Hope that is steadfast and unchanging, a Promise that we can ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Topics: God's Faithfulness
Explore the promise of the Rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, encouraging believers to live in hope and find comfort in the certainty of God's promises for the future.
Good morning, family. We're going to dive into a passage today from 1 Thessalonians, a letter written by the apostle Paul, filled with hope, comfort, and insight. This is a passage that speaks to our hearts especially in times of uncertainty and fear. It's about the promise of the Rapture, how we ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
Topics: Readiness, Suddenly
Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, encourage believers to embody this faithfulness in their own lives, and discuss the blessings that come from living a faithful life.
Good morning, church family! It's wonderful to see all your shining faces today. We're going to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart – God's faithfulness to us, the characteristics of a faithful believer, and the benefits of being faithful. We're going to be hanging out in Hebrews 1 ...read more
Topics: Characteristics, Faithful Believer
Chapter 6 of Revelation unveils Jesus the only found worthy to redeem mankind to God also the only one worthy to release the judgments upon evil in the end times. The message of this chapter to the church is to come to Jesus and lock arms with Him to figh
Rev’d Up part 11 Thesis for series: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ every single day so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 6:1-15
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The assemblies of the Lord must recognise the marks of the false prophet and the false teacher. They must guard themselves against succumbing to the alluring message that leads to destruction of the congregation.
The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: “Hear the word of the LORD!” Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-23
Denomination: Baptist
Twelfth in a series on "The Miracles of Jesus"
The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 12 “Jesus Stills the Storm” (Mark 4:35-41, Matt 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25) In 1976 Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad entitled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” [1976, Moose Music, Ltd.] The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:22-25
The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.
Title: For Example Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 Truth: The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights. Aim: To value the gospel enough to sacrifice for its furtherance. Life ?: What sacrifices are you willing to make for the gospel? INTRODUCTION Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27
A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.
Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus is our Prince of Peace during the storm not just in the absence of the storm.
Long ago a man sought the perfect picture of peace. Not finding one that satisfied, he announced a contest to produce this masterpiece. The challenge stirred the imagination of artists everywhere, and paintings arrived from far and wide. Finally the great day of revelation arrived. The judges ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
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