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Not Knowing When

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 30, 2020

The season of Advent calls us to watch and wait for Christ's coming.

November 29, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Mary Erickson Mark 13:27-37 Not Knowing When Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Sunday is the beginning of a new Church Year. Advent launches the new year with its deep blue and four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Herald Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020

John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

For times like these, Jesus gave us eight Beatitudes or qualities that serve as a crescendo of progression toward becoming distinctly Christian in our relationship to God and to others.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON I: BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Philippians 4:4-7

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Viii: Surrender Epitomized By Paul Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians carry the name of Jesus Christ wherever they go and to whomever they have opportunity to share the gospel message of God's love to the world.

PAUL EPITOMIZED SURRENDER . . . (Acts 9) If the gospel was going to smash through barriers of resistance in the First Century, there would have to be, as there has been in each century since the beginning of Christianity, a recognizable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-30

A Monument Of Shame Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Man's efforts without God result in confusion.

Several of the structural designers of the original World Trade Center was attending a conference in St. Louis. During the question and answer period a person asked to one of the chief engineers if he had any regrets about the design of the building. When asked this question, the chief structural ...read more

Denomination: Other

There Is Hope In The Resurrection (A Memorial Service)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

When someone we loved passed on to be with the Lord. There may not be answers to the questions we have in our hearts. We received the comfort from the Lord as found in John Chapter 11.

Dear family and friends of Bro Johnny, We are gathered here to remember our departed brother Johnny. 1) WE CAN HAVE QUESTIONS. The circumstance by which Johnny is taken away from us is indeed very sad. No one had expected Johnny to go home to be with the Lord so suddenly. It has caused our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, John 11:35, John 11:32, John 11:21, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

(Just Do Tha Doggone Thang)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 25, 2017

IT`S MY FIRM BELIEF THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOME SAINTS WHO WILL WALK BY FAITH BECAUSE IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT AN EMPTY LOT AND SEES A HOUSE FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT A SINNER AND SEES A SAINT

Matthew 14:25-29 (KJV) 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

From The Frying Pan To The Fire Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 Grace is not getting what we deserve and instead getting what we do not deserve.

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 David Taylor September 19, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” and now looking at the life of Jacob. We have seen that the Patriarchs are just like the rest of us, morally frail and sinful, yet trophies ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rapture

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2024

A brief apology for the Pre-Tribulation Rapture

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This pretty much ends the argument of the Pre-Trib Rapture being a new or recent doctrine. It is more like the seal being slowly broken as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Romans 13:11, 1 Peter 4:7, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Was A Man Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 1, 2024

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain. Therefore, this verse can be read as “a man of sorrows” or a man of pain; either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3, Job 33:19, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For God's Work Colossians 1:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

In Colossians 1:29 the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and equips us for His kingdom work.

Empowered for God's Work Colossians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the empowering truth found in Colossians 1:29, where the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 3:20, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell - The Unpleasant Reality

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 3, 2024

The story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 offers the best and clearest picture into the nature of hell. Because these words come from our Lord Jesus, we must treat them with utmost respect. We see the cry of rich man from hell to heaven.

The Bible warns us of two eternities. One is impressive and all like to hear about it. But the other is horrifying and seldom wants to believe it. They are heaven and hell. Is hell real? There can be two answers. One is from man and the other is from God. What I think about hell neither make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 21:8, Mark 9:43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Embodiment Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024

We are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself.

Tonight, we are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself. Last time, our last verse we covered in John 14 was verse 7 which says, READ. READ 8. Philip’s request was, “show us the Father.” He was requesting a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Just As He Is

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 24, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 23, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Job 38:1-11; Mark 4:35-41 Jesus, Just as He Is Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our readings today reflect on the awesome power of nature and God’s domain over all that God ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran