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  • Jesus: God With Us And For Us Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,712 views

    A consideration of Isaiah 7:13-16 and its fulfillment in Jesus, as described in Matt 1:18-23

    TITLE - Jesus: God With Us And For Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #2) TEXT - Matthew 1:18–23 DATE PREACHED - February 2, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

  • Come To Us, Abide With Us

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 27, 2021
     | 1,466 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more

  • Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,804 views

    Seeing God, Herod the Tyrant and Three Magi "Seekers" and what that means to us today!

    Message/Devotion January 5, 2020 Matthew 2:1-12 Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King The Reading Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, [wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

  • Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,957 views

    Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

    Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

  • Heaven's Investment

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,801 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30.

    Prelude: What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. Diverse Talents Matthew 25:14-15 “For the ...read more

  • "Shrewd Is Good:" The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,362 views

    This week’s “Parables to Live By,” has been a mystery for many, and one of the most challenging so far. It’s the parable, “The Unjust Steward.” It’s a story that can easily come straight out of this week’s news. Come and find out why Jesus commends shrewdness.

    Parable to Live By? “Shrewd is Good:" The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRqMHh8ByA This parable has always been somewhat of a mystery to many and why it was even taught by Jesus, so I’ve done multiple studies on it, especially with ...read more

  • Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

    Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

  • Teach Us To Number Our Days

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 45,649 views

    David and Moses both realized that the more we confront our impending death, the more likely we are to use our lives wisely. They both asked God for a revelation of this. We too need a reality check so we live our lives to the highest profit.

    TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS Ps. 90:12; 39:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all have things we don’t like; preferences. One lady took her son Casey to a Dr. because of an ear infection. She was impressed with how well the doctor connected with her son. 2. He asked Casey, "Is there anything ...read more

  • "Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,010 views

    Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

  • Being A Successful Steward

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025
     | 697 views

    We are all called to be great stewards for the kingdom of God!

    Good morning everyone, and welcome to Church. It is such a pleasure to see everyone. Last week we had a wonderful service! We talked about how God is calling every believer to greatness. We were created in the image of God and since God is Great, He is also calling us to be Great. We talked about ...read more

  • What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,256 views

    There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

    Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

  • Remember The Simple Things Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 32,209 views

    Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

    OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

  • Encouragement

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 12, 2014
     | 14,832 views

    God is for us

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

  • Relationships: Make Us Or Break Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,131 views

    This sermon explores the importance of relationships in our spiritual journey, their role in our growth, and how to reflect God's love through them.

    Good morning! It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the fellowship of God's love and to speak on a topic that touches the very core of our existence - relationships. We are, after all, relational beings, created by a relational God. We are not solitary creatures, but ones made for ...read more

  • Signing Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 260 ratings
     | 7,860 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

    2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more