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1. The Lacking Christian?

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Dennis Kastens

... , sufficient and abundant. God supplied Elijah with food (1 Kings 17:4-6). Just as easily he supplied 600,000 male Israelites, together with their families, in the wilderness with manna and quail (Exodus 16:13-15). He gave all Israel much water at Meribah ( ... unto the Lord (Psalm 37:5) and trust in him, we shall be blessed (Psalm 40:4; 84:5; Jeremiah 17:17). When the dark cloud is passed and we review the trials and troubles, we shall say that we lack nothing (Psalm 23:1; Deuteronomy 3:7; Luke 22:3-5). On ...

2. As I Am A Witness

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... no speech nor language where their voice is not heard,” says the psalmist (Psalm 19:1-3). Just as God’s “self” created the heavens and the earth and ... time in the midst of grief choosing a 12th witness to replace Judas (Acts 1:22). Then again and again, the apostles verify their mission of witnessing, both to ... author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.” (Acts 3:15) “With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.” (Acts ...

3. Bringing in the Sheaves

Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 3:1-18, Ruth 4:1-12, Ruth 4:13-22

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 1 Kings 17) The Story of Jezebel (of Phoenicia, Daughter of King of Tyre), Ahab, and Elijah (1 Kings 9: 16-21) Elisha’s Healing/Raising of a Shunammanite Woman’s Son (2 Kings 4) Psalm 19: The Lord’s Salvation Jesus Heals a Canaanite Woman’s Daughter in Tyre (Matthew 15 ... Lectionary The Raising Up of a New Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15-22) Psalm 2: The Son of God Psalm 22: Song of Deliverance from Persecution and God’s Victory Psalm 110: The Priest of Melchizedek God Knows the Name of the Son ...

4. A Shepherd Who Became a Sovereign

2 Samuel 12:1-31

Sermon

R. Blaine Detrick

... to flee for his life, he first made certain that somebody would care for his parents (1 Samuel 22:3). Another time, while fleeing from King Saul, he had the king at his mercy. The ... 1. Samuel 2. Jesse 3. Goliath 4. Jonathan 5. Saul 6. Nathan 7. Hiram 8. Mephibosheth 9. Bathsheba 10. Joab 11. Abigail 12. Solomon 13. Amnon 14. Absalom 15. Michal QUESTIONS: (for individual consideration and/or group discussion) What does it take to make us repent? (2 Samuel 12:1-13) Why is it believed that David wrote Psalm ...

5. 2025 Lent Sermon Series

Sermon

Various Authors

... – Luke 13:31-35 4. The Tower of Siloam – Luke 13:1-9 5. This Fellow Welcomes Sinners - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 6. No Pleasing Some People – John 12:1-8 7. No…On - Luke 22:66--23:25 8. Holy Ground - John 13:1-17, 31b-35 9. Another Mary, Another Martha – John 20:1-18 God All Along by David J. Kalas 1. Trumpet Medley - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 2. Anatomy of a Testimony - Deuteronomy 26:1-11 3. A Resume of Righteousness – Genesis 15:1-18 4. RSVP – Isaiah 55:1-9 5. Joshua’s New Diet – Joshua 5:9-12 6 ...

6. The Plank

Matthew 5:38-48; 7:1-6

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the Red Sea in pursuit of the Israelites. (Exodus 1:22; 14:28) • Haman was so incensed with Mordechai for ... Psalm 7: We Fall into the Pits We Dig Psalm 25: No One who Hopes in You Will Be Put to Shame Psalm 37: The Lord Upholds the Righteous Psalm 50: Those Who Testify Against Their Brother are Arraigned by God Psalm 58: David Declares the Unjust Rulings of the Judges Psalm 125: The Lord Will Be Good to Those Who Are Good God Demonstrates Measure for Measure in Accusation of Vineyard Spoilers (Isaiah 3:1-15 ...

7. Scandal

Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 17:14-23, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 26:1-5

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... his trip to the Holy Land. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Matthew’s Witness to Jesus’ Prophecies of His Death and Resurrection (16:21-23; 17:22-23; 20:17-19; 26:1-5) Minor Text Deuteronomy: The Raising Up of a New Prophet Like Moses (18:15-22) Psalm 2: The Son of God Psalm 22: Song of Deliverance from Persecution and God’s Victory Psalm 110: The Priest of Melchizedek God Knows the Name of the Son (Proverbs 30:3-6) The Prophecy of Amos (8) Zechariah’s Oracle for Jerusalem (12) Jeremiah ...

8. Bearers of the Seed

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... , in Genesis alone, to be “fruitful and multiply” appears at least 15 times –perhaps more.”** It’s clear that God means our primary ... www.fragrantica.com. ** See Genesis 1:22; 1:28; 8:17; 9:1; 9:7; 17:6; 17:20; 26:3-4; 26:22; 28:3; 35:11; 41:52; 47:27; 48:4; 49:22. The command appears also in Exodus ... Psalm 92: The Righteous Will Flourish like the Palm Tree Psalm 105: Praise for God’s Fruitful Covenant Psalm 128: The Fruit of Blessing Matthew’s Witness to Jesus’ Parables of Seeds and Weeds (13:1 ...

9. The Bramble King

John 15:1-17, John 15:18--16:4, John 16:5-16

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 1-14 and 7-15) Samuel Kisses Saul and Anoints Him King and the Holy Spirit Effects God’s Plan (1 Samuel 10) David Prays on the Mt. of Olives Weeping as He Realizes His Trusted Advisor, Ahithophel’s, Betrayal (2 Samuel 15-17) Josiah’s Passover Celebration and Following Death (2 Chronicles 35 and 1 Esdras 1) Psalm 2: Kiss the Son Psalm ... Prophecy of Betrayal (Micah 7:1-7) Judas Betrays Jesus (Matthew 25:31-6:25; Mark 14:1-25; Luke 22:1-23) Peter Comments on Judas’ Betrayal (Acts 1:15-20) Jesus the True ...

10. Joey and Nicky at Skull Mountain

Mark 15:42-47

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 17) King David Brings the Ark of the Covenant Back to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15 and 2 Samuel 6) David’s Prayer (2 Samuel 7:18-29) The Stones of Gilgal (Joshua 4) Joshua Assigns Territories to All of Israel’s Tribes and Reaffirms the Covenant (Joshua 17-24) The Death of Jezebel and Ahab and the Declaration of King Jehu With Cloaks Strewn (2 Kings 9) Mourning in Death (Lamentations 3) Psalm 22: It is Finished; the Lord Has Done It! Psalm 41: The Lord Rescues Those Whom the Lord’s Enemies Persecute ...

11. The Mechanics Of Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... prayers over and over again? The Psalmist cried out, "O sing to the Lord a new song" (Psalm 96:1). Perhaps we should say, "O pray to the Lord a new prayer!" Variety, they say, is the ... be allowed to live. Because of his fervent prayers with tears, God gave him 15 more years of life. Suppose we received a message like that, what would we ... God with whom he wrestled. Jacob struggled with God until he gained God's blessing (Genesis 32:22-32). Fear can paralyze us and we flee to God for relief. In our time much ...

12. Immersed

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... away shedim (evil) and mazziqim (destroyers) at the gate.” (Zohar 3:251b). We are protected dwelling in the shadow of Shaddai (Psalm 91:1-7,10). Shaddai in its ancient root means field or land or as derived from Akkadian, mountain. But as a name for ... of you is to go out the door of his house until morning.” (Exodus 12:21-22) The mark of mezuzah is the mark of messiah. And the very stones cry out in His witness![15] Jesus is God’s covenant promise, the blood on the altar, the blood on the Torah. He ...

13. Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Sermon

Russell F. Anderson

... Psalm 119:1-8 (C, L); Psalm 119:1-16 (E) -- "Happy are those ... who walk in the law of the Lord" (v. 1). Prayer Of The Day Living God, we bless you for faithfully fulfilling all righteousness in Jesus Christ, your Son, that we might be your dear children. So fill us with your Spirit that we might be agents of reconciliation and forgiveness and thereby accomplish your gracious will. In Jesus' name. Amen. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ON THE LESSONS Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 30:15 ... fire" (vv. 21-22). Jesus applies the ...

14. Trust Your Intuition

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... similar to the prophetic style of Ezra and Baruch. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text The Resurrection of the Son and the Promise of Resurrection for All (1 Corinthians 15) Minor Text The Honoring of All Saints The Raising Up of a New Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15-22) Psalm 2: The Son of God Psalm 22: The Song of Deliverance and God’s Victory Psalm 110: The Priest of Melchizedek God Knows the Name of the Son (Proverbs 30:3-6) The Prophecy of Amos (8) Zechariah’s Oracle for Jerusalem (12 ...

15. The Light That Dwells Among Us

Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Covenant (24); Moses in the Tent of Meeting (33) Deuteronomy: God Promises a Prophet Like Moses (18:15-22) Elijah Baptizes (immerses) the Altar with Water and God’s Fire Burns it Up (1 Kings 18) Elijah Meets God at Horeb (1 Kings 19) Elijah’s Disappearance (2 Kings 2) Psalm 27: Light of God Dwells Psalm 43: Light of Dwelling Psalm 68: Presence of God in Wilderness and Mountain Psalm 112: Light of the Righteous Psalm 119: Glory of God’s Precepts Malachi: The Coming of Elijah (4) Mark’s Witness to ...

16. The Biggest Prayer Ever Prayed Under Heaven

John 17:1-11

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. (Luke 22:41-44) He prays for God the Father to make him sufficient for this hour that ... , under the Holy Spirit's influence, wrote: "The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord" (Psalm 37:39). Jesus has already said: "No one can come to me unless drawn by the ... of them -- though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. (1 Corinthians 15:10) When we observe the lot of those less blessed than we are, we often say ...

17. The Shepherd Lord

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... day” (Genesis 48: 15.) God had shepherded Jacob all his life long. That golden thread of runs throughout the Bible. In the prayer of the psalmist. “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou who leadest Joseph like a flock!” (Psalm 80: 1). In the word ... the “Good Shepherd” O become the “Lamb” slain for our sins, inviting us to “take the water of life without price” (Rev. 22: 17b). So it’s there — throughout the scripture, calling us: “The Lord is my shepherd.” That’s who the Lord is – ...

18. The Dwelling Place

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... (Deuteronomy 18:15-22) Elijah Baptizes (Immerses) the Altar with Water and God’s Fire Burns it Up (1 Kings 18) Elijah Meets God at Horeb (1 Kings 19) Elijah’s Disappearance (2 Kings 2) Psalm 27: Light of God Dwells Psalm 43: Light of Dwelling Psalm 68: Presence of God in Wilderness and Mountain Psalm 112: Light of the Righteous Psalm 19: Glory of God’s Precepts The Coming of Elijah (Malachi 4) Jesus’ Transfiguration (Matthew 16:13-17:13; Mark 8:27-9:13) The Prophecy About John ((Luke 1:15-17) Jesus ...

19. Knitted Together from the Womb

Exodus 2:1-10

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... The Boy Isaac is Saved from the Fire (Genesis 22:1-19) The Boy Samuel is Called by God (1 Samuel 3:1-18) The Boy David Slays Goliath (1 Samuel 17) Psalm 127: Children Are a Blessing Psalm 131: Like a Child Psalm 139: Known by God from the Womb Psalm 8: Through the Praise of Children and Infants Proverbs 3: A Lesson to Children Jesus Honors Children and Blesses Children (Matthew 18:1-14 and 19:1 and 19:13-15; Mark 9:33-37 and 10:13-16; Luke 9:43-48 and 18:15-17) Image Exegesis: Basket of Blessing, Basket of ...

20. The Thorny Price of Perfidy

Esther 3:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... vicious, a thorny, bramble-filled soul. Betrayal always begins with the illusion of beauty. This past week, on March 21 and 22, the Jewish people celebrated Purim, a holiday that celebrates the existence of God, the sovereignty of God, the authority of God ... (2 Samuel 15-17) Josiah’s Passover Celebration and Following Death (2 Chronicles 35 and 1 Esdras 1) Psalm 2: Kiss the Son Psalm 55: David’s Song About Betrayal by a Trusted Friend Song of God’s Vineyard: God’s Lament (Isaiah 5:1-30) The Prophecy ...

21. Moving On

Luke 6:12-16, Luke 9:1-9, Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... did he do it? What does Jesus do to soften the fear of what is to come? 1) he is day and night in prayer; 2) he accustoms himself and his disciples to a “rocking” ... sang a victory song, completed his mission, and looked to the day of resurrection! (Psalm 22) Jesus never forgot who he was, never forgot his mission, never ceased to ... only dust shall come down upon you from the sky until you are destroyed.” (Deut 28:15/24) The word apostle in Greek is apostolos. It means “to send from.” In Jesus’ day, ...

22. Prayer

Psalm 42:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... faints for thee” (63:1). “For God alone my soul waits in silence” (62:5). “O thou my help, hasten to my aid!” (22:19) The psalmist poured ... find one lost coin, like a father who grieves for one prodigal son who has left home (Luke 15). “It is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones ... word from the psalmist whose hunger for God we encountered the first day of our prayer adventure: Psalm 63:1-8 O God, thou art my God, I seek thee, my soul thirsts for thee; my flesh ...

23. Family Re:Union - (PG) Parental Guidance Required

Psalm 127:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... LORD builds the house,its builders labor in vain.” (Psalm 127:1, NIV) An even better translation puts it this way, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is useless.” (Psalm 127:1) One of the most popular preachers in America recently said ... :24, NIV) “Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.” (Proverbs 22:15, NIV) The truth of the matter is if you don’t mind that your children don’t mind they won’t mind. All God really ...

24. Little Ones

Luke 18:15-17, Matthew 19:13-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Luke’s Witness to Jesus Blessing of Children (18:15-17) Matthew’s Witness to Jesus Blessing Children (19:1 and 13-15) Minor Text The Boy Isaac Is Saved from the Fire (Genesis 22:1-19) Baby Moses is Saved from Death By a Basket Sent Down River (Exodus 2:1-10) The Boy Samuel is Called by God (1 Samuel 3:1-18) The Boy David Slays Goliath (1 Samuel 17) Psalm 127: Children Are a Blessing Psalm 131: Like a Child Psalm 139: Known by God From the Womb Psalm 8: Through the Praise of Children and Infants Proverbs ...

25. All In

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 18:15-22) Elijah Baptizes (Immerses) the Altar with Water and God’s Fire Burns it Up (1 Kings 18) Elijah Meets God at Horeb (1 Kings 19) Elijah’s Disappearance (2 Kings 2) Psalm 27: Light of God Dwells Psalm 43: Light of Dwelling Psalm 68: Presence of God in Wilderness and Mountain Psalm 112: Light of the Righteous Psalm 119: Glory of God’s Precepts The Coming of Elijah (Malachi 4) Jesus’ Transfiguration (Matthew 16:13-17:13; Mark 8:27-9:13; Luke 9:18-9:36) The Prophecy About John (Luke 1:15-17 ...

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