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    How Compassion Is Built

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023
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    A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

    February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,213 views

    This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

    A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus: Strength To Face Life’s Trials” Hebrews 12:1-3

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 12, 2025
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     | 810 views

    A message about surviving life's trials everyday with Jesus.

    Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clay In The Potter's Hands. Jeremiah 1

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 29, 2025
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     | 377 views

    A message about moving on in life by letting the Potter shape us now as He wants us to be.

    Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rest We All Need

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2025
     | 563 views

    Looking at how we can find that deep soul rest that we all need.

    Good morning, church! Today, we’re diving into one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Does that word rest sound good to you today? I don’t know about you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Encouraged PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,523 views

    This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to live in full confidence in God, use the power of encouragement, and trust God in all circumstances, remaining steadfast and unmovable in their faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about living in full confidence to God, harnessing the power of encouragement, and trusting God in all circumstances. And what a timely message this is! In a world filled with uncertainty, we ought to have a firm foundation in our faith that allows ...read more

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    Sibling Rivalry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,021 views

    Explores the story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25:19-34, highlighting the themes of sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, and the human desire for God's blessing, and calls for self-reflection and a move towards love and unity.

    Good morning, Church family! We're diving into the book of Genesis today, specifically Genesis 25:19-34. It's a passage that gives us some real-life drama, a tale of two brothers, Esau and Jacob, and a pot of stew that changed their lives forever. This story presents us with the stark reality of ...read more

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    Overcome The Power Of Sin PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,182 views

    While sin is a powerful force, through Jesus' sacrifice, we are given the strength to overcome it and are called to live a life above sin.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I have been dwelling upon a piece of Scripture that speaks truly to the strength of the spiritual battle we all face. Francis Chan once said, "Lukewarm people don’t really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin." ...read more

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    Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    The sermon's main point is to highlight the power, benefits, and responsibility of encouragement in our faith journey, emphasizing that it's not just about giving encouragement but also about receiving it and understanding our duty to uplift others.

    Good morning, church! It's a blessing to be with you all today to share God's Word. Today, we're going to dive into a topic close to my heart, and hopefully, yours too - Encouragement. You know, it’s been said that, "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise ...read more

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    The Spirit Led Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,217 views

    Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more

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    Thorns PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,079 views

    God's strength and grace are most evident in our weaknesses and sufferings, and we should embrace our 'thorns' as they serve a divine purpose.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the fascinating world of 2 Corinthians 12:5-10. You know, C.S. Lewis once said, "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." Now ain't that the truth? It's ...read more

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    I'm Coming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 892 views

    This sermon emphasizes that our true strength in facing trials comes from God, as illustrated by the story of David and Goliath.

    Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the beautiful tapestry of faith that binds us together. We are a family, woven together by the golden thread of God's love, each of us a unique strand, adding our own color, texture, and pattern to the overall design. In ...read more

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    Renewing Your Mind-Setting It On Higher Values Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Allowing the Spirit to transform one’s mind, enables the Spirit to shape one’s life into God’s image

    SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 9, 2005 Romans 12:1-8 “Renewing Your Mind—Setting It On Higher Values” INTRODUCTION We are rich—rich beyond our comprehension and our imaginations! We may not be rich financially speaking, but we certainly are spiritually speaking. We are a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,675 views

    How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

    Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

    Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican