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In Spite Of Grief, We Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2021

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year B

November 7, 2021 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 11:32-44 In Spite of Grief, We Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once a year the church year calendar recognizes this day we call All ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

We Do Not Submit To Abuse

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 23, 2006

Wives are not called to be slaves, and husbands have no business being bullies. Insecurity drives controlling behavior, which can lead to abuse.

“We do not submit to abuse” I Peter 3:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By this time tomorrow, nearly 6,000 women will be victims of domestic violence. As a spiritual community we are called to respond. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

We Love Our Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose Side Are We On?

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Apr 9, 2017

Sermon for Palm Sunday

Most of you will remember the 1981 Springbok Tour. For those here who were not living in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time, or were yet born, this was a time of tremendous social upheaval, which arose over a tour by the South African rugby team. Back then, South Africa was an international pariah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Shares His Scars Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called the Twin, wasn’t with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples kept telling him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he told them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger into them, and put my hand i

We’re in John chapter 20 this morning - the familiar story of ‘doubting Thomas’ - and, as I’ve noted many times before, this is one of those few passages in the Bible that the church in her wisdom suggests that we should read every year at this time (rather than every three years, which is the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We’re Outta Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 29: 1 – 40

Numbers 29: 1 – 40 We’re outta here 29 ‘And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work. For you it is a day of blowing the trumpets. 2 You shall offer a burnt offering as a sweet aroma to the LORD: one young bull, one ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Road We Can Take

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

Thanksgiving is the holiday where everyone gets on the road of thanks, but then too often don’t remain on it to go deeper into the grace of God. But we can get on the road and stay on it.

Passages: Psalm 104, Romans 5:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-10 Intro: read Robert Frost: “The Road Not Taken” 1. as I advance in years, I understand this more. 2. and as I advance in years and find deepening satisfaction with the road God has called me to, I find myself wanting it not only for myself, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Must Protect This House!

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Apr 2, 2015

The intent of this message is to encourage the community of Christ to ensure that the house of God is place of grace and a place of righteousness.

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: 2May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance. 3Beloved, while eagerly preparing to write to you about the salvation we share, I find it necessary to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What In The World Are We Doing?

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2009

Designed as a short, punchy talk to challenge Christians about mission.

What in the world are we doing? Sometimes I catch the start of the Ray Hadley show on 2GB. He usually begins by summing up the major news of the day. Last Thursday (28 August, 2009) wasn’t a good day. A family tragically killed on the F3 after a large semi-trailer ploughs into the back of the car. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

As Jesus Is So Are We In This World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 16, 2019

When I realised that as Jesus is so am I in this world I was shocked and amazed at the same time. This revelation has done a lot of things in my life.

This verse in the WORD of God is so powerful and it says a lot to us as the body of Christ. We are not just human beings we carry in us Christ himself. And I believe that it's time to see ourselves has a vessel of honour that God through His Son chose to live in. Our bodies is the temple of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You'd Rather Kill Your Enemies Than Love Them

Contributed by John Woelfel on Jun 1, 2004

A look at the how and why’s of loving our enemies.

Southpoint Sermon May 29-30th, 2004 What do you say to God when… you’d rather kill your enemies than love them? Intro: Anyone can tell you, whether they’re a Christian or not, that Christians are supposed to love their enemies. We’re supposed to be nice to everyone, not hate our enemies. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-7, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Released From The Law? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from?

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from? But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Living Hope! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

The apostle Peter in this passage will speak of the great hope of all believer’s.

We have a Living Hope! 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction To a church that is being severely persecuted for being a follower of Jesus Christ, not only do they need to know that they are held secure by God in there day to day lives no matter how bad life gets, but they also need to know that there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist