Sermons on Waiting On The Lord:

Major Life Decisions

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 22, 2019

We all face major life decisions, and making those decisions are never easy. So how do we go about making them?

2nd Week of Lent Genesis 15:1-18 It seems that the older I get the more life decisions I am faced with making. When I was younger my life decisions included what was I going to be when I grew up? Or, what college would I attend in order to pursue my chosen career path. At that time those decisions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bankrupt Son Returns Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 25, 2019

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. The Wild Child Luke 15:11b-13 “A man had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 12, 2020

Acting out of love is the heart and soul of stewardship. Love is by nature generous.

October 11, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 112:1-9; Philippians 4:4-9 Loving Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our stewardship emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"no Room"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

You may not want to know this but there are no more shopping days left until Christmas. None. And for some of us here tonight, that is not exactly good news.

"No Room" Luke 2:1-7 You may not want to know this but there are no more shopping days left until Christmas. None. And for some of us here tonight, that is not exactly good news. I am of the belief that many people, probably most people, actually go right through the entire month of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Babylon's Fall (Revelation 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the fall of Babylon, the end of a corrupt world political and religious system, in Revelation 18.

Let’s now take a look at the fall of Babylon, the end of a corrupt world political and religious system, in Revelation 18. Revelation 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. This important event, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Requires: Persist Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2020

We seek God through the ups and downs of life - the trials and struggles. This means that faith requires us to PERSIST.

What Faith Requires: Persist Mark 6:1-6 Introduction We are called to have faith in Jesus - to believe in Him, His power, His Strength, and His Presence. The life of Faith is not always easy - in fact, it is often difficult and that’s why we need the strength and presence of Christ. We are making ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishers Of Men . . . And Women!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls all of us to be disciples

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart by acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. Last week we heard John’s version of Jesus calling Andrew and Simon as disciples. Today, we heard the very familiar scripture calling them to be ‘fishers of men’. Last week Jesus asked Andrew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Laser Light Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 23, 2019

The New Covenant Gospel is not a competitor with God’s plans for Israel, but there is a difference between the Old and New Covenants: The Israelites became part of the Old by birth, we become part of the New Covenant only by second birth.

The Laser Light of the Gospel (Romans 3:1-20) 1. Laser lights are useful as pointers. I have one, but only rarely use it. 2. They are not toys. [https://phys.org/newsstory below:] 3. Concern is growing over the safe use of small, battery powered, hand held lasers. For example, there are now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The World Becomes Too Enticing Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Some important reminders for those who are enticed to run with the world.

- This sermon handles the second vision (1:18-21) and the third vision (2:1-13). - It is tempting to spiritualize the truths contained in this passage, but I think there is a larger truth that is well worth our time in focusing on the straightforward, long-term truth shared here. - In some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have To Keep Being Extra Faithful? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Our religious ritual can make us feel like we are the extra faithful when we are really failing to give God what He wants.

- We had several night visions one after the other in the chapters up to this point in Zechariah. As we come into chapter 7, two years have passed. And there are signs of progress on the temple – the walls are rising! - So is everything great? Not exactly. - The people of Bethel come with a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance Is Mine

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 11, 2019

Be warned, the majority of crisis have a deep sinister purpose and are designed to lure you , discourage you and frustrate you.

There are a lot of people who are in the middle of crisis’s right now. I mean the attacks seem to be coming out of nowhere, without notice and without discriminating. Everyone is susceptible, and no one is excluded Be warned, the majority of these crisis have a deep sinister purpose and are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:17, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 12:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Less Looks Like Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 12, 2019

Less is more with God. It is the guiding force for the life of John the Baptist, but it should be the guiding force for our lives as well.

Introduction For the last two weeks, I have been trying to show you that there is a Biblical principle that we need to have integrated into our life. And that principle is: Less is more with God. It is the guiding force for the life of John the Baptist, but it should be the guiding force for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2019

Today we will take a look at the Good Samaritan and glean from the conversation that Jesus had with a lawyer about this dynamic man.

Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: • Paint the Picture o The story of “The Good Samaritan” is known far and wide in Christendom. o It’s a story of treachery, thievery, hypocrisy, racism, compassion and care. o This story teaches us to look beyond religious, social, racial and societal barriers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 9:52-53, Leviticus 19:33-34, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, James 1:19-27, Luke 6:30, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:20, John 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Ordination Sermon God Has A Story. You Are In It.

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019

Thoughts and words are based on ideas from "Epic" by John Eldridge

In Jesus Holy Name May 19, 2019 Text: Ordination Redeemer “God Has A Story” “Once upon a time…..In a galaxy far away…” all great stories start this way. In the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” the music pulls you into the scene before a word is spoken. Mountain and forest. Beauty. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Lutheran