Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
This sermon touches on what members of a congregation - the sheep - are to look for in a shepherd and how they are to respond to a faithful one.
April 17, 2005 John 10:1-10 1 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Denomination: Lutheran
Pentecost 11(B) - AUGUST 4, 2002 - Because Jesus is the Bread of Life this Bread contains heavenly ingredients to benefit believers eternally.
JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6: 41-51 ? AUGUST 4, 2002 JOHN 6:41-51 41At this the Jews began to grumble about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, `I came down ...read more
Scripture: John 6:41-51
In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.
The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-17, Luke 3:21-22
The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!
“The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
You cannot earn your salvation. You cannot buy it. Nobody can do it for you. Salvation is by God’s grace, through faith alone in Jesus Christ. That is the truth that liberates your soul.
We’re in the 3rd week of a 4 week series called stories to tell. My purpose in this series is to tell you 4 stories of 4 great heroes of the faith, to stir your soul to stand for Christ. I want you to have new stories of the faith to tell your children and your children’s children. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In Jesus is your salvation. In Jesus is resurrection life. In Jesus is justification, the forgiveness of sins. Give your life to the one who can truly save, Jesus Christ, and him alone.
If you missed last week, we began a four week series called Stories to Tell. For these 4 weeks I’m going to tell you 4 stories of 4 heroes of our faith, which many of you have probably never heard. My hope is that these stories give you new heroes who encourage you in new ways, and that you ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in a visible and spectacular way. Today, he still comes, in a quiet and unspectacular way. But just as powerful.
Acts 2:1-21 THE HOLY SPIRIT HASN’T STOPPED WORKING Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day we remember how God the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in a miraculous way. On that day, the New Testament Christian Church was officially born. Hundreds of times the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27
Christ’s description of being a Christian is not necessarily what the "real-world" preceives it to be.
All Saints Day (observed) November 2, 2003 Matthew 5:1-12 We live in a world of instant gratification. We want it our way right away. Is your internet too slow? Get high-speed internet! Does it take to long to gas up your car? Pay at the pump! Is snail-mail really that slow? Send email. Is your ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
A sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 15
11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 15] August 16, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your gift of creation and for establishing life on this planet we call earth. We ...read more
Scripture: John 6:51-58
A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 9 Series C.
6th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 4, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your grace, to proclaim your forgiveness, and to assure us that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:1-20
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord, Series B
The Transfiguration of our Lord February 26, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this last Sunday in the season of Epiphany, we recall how Peter, James and John were given ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:2-9
Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.
Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 22:12-16, Acts 22:12
Here are few ways unsaved people think they're saved, along with biblical corrections:
As Christians, it's essential to understand that salvation is a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). However, many people mistakenly believe they are saved when, in fact, they are not. Here are few ways unsaved people think they're saved, along with ...read more
Scripture: John 14:6, Hebrews 11:6
This sermon emphasizes the Christian duty to welcome others, accept God's offer of eternal salvation, and respect all individuals as God's valued creations.
Good morning, church family! I'm so excited to be with you today as we dive into the Word of God together. Today's message is all about the power of welcoming others, the invitation to eternal salvation, and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and value. As the beloved Christian ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
Topics: Welcoming Others, Eternal Salvation, Dignity And Value
The garments of the women of the Apocalypse are signs of the festal garment we are clothed with as we take communion together.
Feast of the Assumption August 15, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The vision of the Apocalypse shared in our first reading today is a scene in a great final struggle between good and evil. The ark of the covenant, kept in the tabernacle in the wilderness, and in the Temple of Jerusalem once it was ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
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