Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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What is life meant to be and how was it meant to be lived?
This past week we heard about the death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented and most beautiful women who has ever lived. I thought she was a wonderful person in many ways. She absolutely had it all: talent, beauty, wealth and the adoration of the world. We still don’t know about ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24
Denomination: Methodist
understand the meaning of the words we read
Thursday of 19th Week in Course Today’s Scriptures illustrate almost perfectly the next topic on preaching or witnessing that the Holy Father relates in the encyclical “the Joy of the Gospel.” It has to do with how we read the sacred text: ‘we need to be sure that we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Denomination: Catholic
Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?
April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'
Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31
Just what is the real meaning of life? Can we know...and how does it affect us?
Psalm 8:4-9 - 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What is the meaning of life? King Solomon was blessed and vexed with the 3 P’s. Power, Possessions, and Pleasure
Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 Finding Life’s Meaning Ecclesiastes is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible and it’s too bad because Ecclesiastes is a divinely inspired meditation on one of the most profound questions asked by man: “What is the meaning of Life?” Q. What is the meaning of life? ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical significance of Christmas and what it means for our lives today.
The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas is a time of joy, giving, and celebration for people all around the world. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical significance ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Romans 5:8-11
Abiding in Christ and being connected to the life source (Jesus)
Abiding in Christ part two John 15:9-17 Good Morning Everyone- Glad you have joined us. Please turn to John 15 as we continue the study part two of “Abiding in Christ” Finding our Connection with the Lord and with others. Remember last week- The relationship and connection that Jesus has with ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Denomination: Nazarene
A sermon preached at an area Reformation Sunday worship service on 10/25/2009 at Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa. It uses Jesus’ words of the text as Jesus’ "reformation words" for the people of his day, Martin Luther’s day, and today.
Historically, Lutherans have taken the last Sunday in October and set it aside as “Reformation Sunday”, where we give thanks to God for the life and work of Martin Luther and other reformers of the church in the 1500’s who brought back to light the truth of the Gospel. It’s a day where it’s very ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31-36
Denomination: Lutheran
The warnings in scripture of those once alive to God but who become permanently dead
Gen 2:17 ...In the day that you eat of it (you disobey Me) you will surely die. Gen 3:4 Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die". 2 Co I 1:3 ...as the serpent deceived Eve that your minds may be corrupted Rom 8:2 ...The Iaw of sin and death. 1 Co 15:56 The sting of death ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Explore the power of God's Word, the blessings that come from obedience to His law, and the joy of being a law-abiding citizen of His kingdom.
Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a book that isn't often discussed but has some real gems in it - the book of Nehemiah. We'll be focusing specifically on Nehemiah 8:1-6 and looking at three powerful topics: the power of God's word, the blessing of obedience to God's law, and ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6
Topics: Meditating, Word, Prosperous
We are practicing this abiding in Christ as we worship together with the hope that it will continue after the benediction is pronounced and the postlude ends.
Like the good shepherd of last week’s text, this week’s image of the vine is another extended metaphor, which also borrows from and adapts Old Testament imagery for Israel. Whereas the Synoptic parable of the vineyard is a story of violence and greed (Mark 12:1-12), this image of the vine is one ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
Easter means that Christ died; prophecy was fulfilled; God was satisfied; We are justified; have eternal life; and good news to share.
"Easter Sunday" is celebrated by millions of people world-wide who remember the resurrection of Jesus on this special day. Many people think of it as "the most holy" of religious holidays; and for some, it marks the only time they attend church services. If it is as important as some would have us ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-201
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Abiding in Christ and connected to the life source (Jesus)
Abiding in Christ Part Three John 15, Romans 12 Transformation Good Morning –Welcome If you would turn to John 15 and put your finger in Romans 12, these will be our text this morning as we continue in our study of Abiding in Christ. This is the last week of the study as we prepare and get ...read more
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
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
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