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A Lenten Catechesis: Holy Baptism Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 13, 2013

This is a sermon preached as part of a midweek Lenten series on the 6 chief parts of the Small Catechism on March 6th, 2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota.

Tonight as we continue our “Lenten Catechesis”, our journey is going to begin in a place where our Scripture lessons don’t take us: to the banks of the Jordan River. There, we see a man dressed in camel’s hair and a leather belt, who’s diet is locusts and wild honey. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Guilty But Pardoned

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus was our Savior on the cross, but He was also our Judge, and He pardoned us for all of our unknown sins of omission that we can never confess. His forgiveness was universal and comprehensive.

If God did not pardon the guilty there would be no Gospel, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Even so, we feel there is a danger in being too merciful. Abraham Lincoln was accused of this during the Civil War when he seemed willing to pardon just about anyone. He would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Guilty But Pardoned Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

I cannot give away what I do not have, and so we must first be forgiven in order to forgive. We must believe in God's free grace of forgiveness before we can be free to forgive those who sin against us.

If God did not pardon the guilty there would be no Gospel, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Even so, we feel there is a danger in being too merciful. Abraham Lincoln was accused of this during the Civil War when he seemed willing to pardon just about anyone. He would defend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Hope Beyond Brokeness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ.

HOPE BEYOND BROKENNESS! Thesis: Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un-Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 23, 2001

How NOT to celebrate Thanksgiving!

"UNTHANKSGIVING DAY" Luke 12:16-21 Pastor Dave Campbell "And He told them this parable: "The ground of a certain man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ’what shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then he said, ’this is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Ingredient For Growth

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

=Prayer is essential for spiritual growth. =Jesus Christ the key for spiritual growth.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US August 25, 2002 Matthew 7: 7,8 Ingredient for Growth By: Rev. Sol B. Madlambayan The Filipino Mission Fellowship is almost 19 months old. If we try to analyze our situation I know you will agree with me that we need an additional ingredient for growth. I believe that even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Self-Indulgent

Contributed by Alexandria Hunt on Jan 13, 2003

Conforming to the image of Christ in our attitude with our loved ones.

SELF-INDULGENT Definition: To give free reign to; to gratify one’s own appetites, desires, pleasures or whims In what areas do people (you) self-indulge? Typical responses will be in material things, food, drink, gambling, and entertainment – addictive type activity. Did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15, Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Doomsday Factor.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

The First and Second Jewish Temples were Located on the Temple Mount, which is in danger of collapse. Many christians today have no idea that there is prophecy of the three temples.

The Doomsday Factor. The First and Second Jewish Temples were Located on the Temple Mount, which is in danger of collapse. Many christians today have no idea that there is prophecy of the three temples. Many even denigh the fact. But The temple mount is the center of all prophecy and conflict ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Fruit Inspectors

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is Happening? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 9, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt3 What is Happening? (drawn info from Joel Rosenberg- Epicenter Conf, Mike Bickle- Joel Series, Joel: The Day of the Lord by David Levy, The Minor Prophets by James Boice, other resources as noted) Introduction/Review We are studying Joel- what does the book mean- to me as a Christian, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Prepared For Abundance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 16, 2008

The four soils of life, hardness, shallowness, distraction and soil prepare for Christ

Intro: in reading the parable of the sower, the soil and the potential of the seed for harvest, a thought comes out of this story, no one wants to miss heaven, no one wants to fail God, everyone would love to realize their full potential in Christ. There is no problem with the seed, no failure in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Spiritual Solutions From Romans Eight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2004

Few seem to appreciate or appropriate the rich reservoir of spiritual solutions provided in Romans chapter eight. Here are ten solutions to some of life’s most perplexing problems.

Ten Spiritual Solutions from Romans Eight Illustration: "Here’s the scenario," the instructor announced to his class of novice truck drivers. "You’re in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a mountainous two-lane highway. Ed, your co-driver, is asleep. There are six trucks behind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdoms!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Kingdoms come and kingdoms go. And there is a huge one that is coming, and may already be here! Should we be afraid? Not if we are part of God's kingdom

Passage: Daniel 7:15-28 Intro: When we look at passages like this one, we don’t see the grace of God, but terror and death and destruction. 1. the dream itself caused Daniel to be troubled. 2. and for the 2500+ years since this dream and interpretation was made known, we have remained ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Throw Off Hindrances

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2022

Many things are hindrances to our life, spiritual growth, and focus. Unless we throw off hindrances, we are not going to hit the final goal. Usually many start a good start but never ended joyfully.

Throw off Hindrances, Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Some of us are waiting for this Lent. This season helps us to come closer to the WORD, rectify some of our DEEDs and help grow in Christ. We hope to celebrate the resurrection day (Commonly called Easter) to bring new life, energy, grace along ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist