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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evi?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,665 views

    Our churches are afraid to speak against such issues within the church itself because of the fear of losing people and stepping on toes. Christians are afraid to speak out against it because we do not want to be viewed as bigots or as intolerant right w

    Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil? Scripture: 2 Timothy 4: 2-8 Date: 14 November 2010 Purpose: Accepting everything means you believe in nothing. When it comes to right and wrong, sitting on the fence won’t get you – or the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Limits Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    The cross of Christ not only brings peace, but also division. When faced with opposition and division, disciples of Christ stand firm while loving and respecting their opponents.

    Luke 12:49-56 “The Limits of Peace” INTRODUCTION The night sky was cloudless and filled with stars. Shepherds watched their flocks, while they huddled around a campfire. Suddenly, they were surrounded by a multitude of angels. They were told not to fear because the angels brought them good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prayer Of The Divine

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2020
     | 2,983 views

    On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays that his church may be one, with the same unity that Jesus shares with his heavenly Father

    May 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:1-11 The Prayer of the Divine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Thursday was Ascension Day. 40 days after Easter, the risen Jesus meets with his disciples on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Doing It Right Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,968 views

    Holy Communion is meant to bring us closer to God and to each other, and not separate us.

    1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “Doing It Right” INTRODUCTION Do you remember the school days of “Lunch Box Envy”? I do. My mother firmly believed that all school lunches should be packed in an ordinary brown paper bag. Metal lunch boxes with Roy Rogers, Sky King, Buck Rogers or Mighty Mouse were out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Giving Is Loving Our Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 12, 2017
     | 4,233 views

    Loving our neighbor (those in need) is at the center of the teachings of Jesus. God meets our needs abundantly and asks us to share those blessings and love our neighbor.

    1 John 4:5-12 “Giving is … Loving Neighbor” INTRODUCTION We are on disaster overload. Monday morning we woke up to the news that the worst mass shooting in United States history had taken place in Las Vegas. A week ago we were dealing with the devastation in Puerto Rico, which was caused by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Diversity Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,249 views

    The church’s unity in "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, allows for great diversity in ministry.

    John 17:20-26 “Diversity Within Unity” INTRODUCTION What does “One” look like? Ever since Jesus prayed the prayer recorded in today’s gospel lesson, this has been a vital question for Christians and for the Christian Church. Jesus prayed for the unity of his followers. The primary purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    People With A Mission Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    Jesus gives his disciples and his church one mission--to love God with all our heard, and to love our neighbor. This is a mission lived daily--that takes a lifetime to fulfill.

    Mark 12:28-34 “People with a Mission” INTRODUCTION I used to think that I was the only Kevin Ruffcorn in the United States and perhaps the world. Several years ago, to my surprise, I learned that there was another Kevin Ruffcorn in Texas. About that same time I received a copy of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,994 views

    Genesis 2:18-25. Discover God’s design for marriage from the account of the creation of Eve.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 1: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION - Earlier this month, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America held its national convention. The convention was held in Minneapolis, MN. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.

    1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Storms Brewing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 15, 2022
     | 752 views

    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20

    August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Tests, One Answer

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,046 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year C

    March 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 4:1-13 Three Tests, One Answer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the iconic scenes in the movie "City Slickers" involves Jack Palance’s character, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What A Contradiction!

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series C

    3rd Sunday in Advent, December 13, 2009 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of you Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, that we might hear your truth and prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We All Come To Worship Him

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020
     | 2,636 views

    The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

    January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    So Important We Have To Say It Again

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 16, 2022
     | 1,006 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

    May 15, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35 So Important We Have to Say It Again Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I was a psychology major in college. In one of my classes, we did exercises ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Call To Discipleship Is Not Easy

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    As sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Series C

    5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] July 1,2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we confess that we often try to adjust Jesus’ teachings and call to follow him to our life and expectations, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran