Tag: Jesus
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Love Song of the Vineyard (Reprise)
Click here to listen to this sermon. “Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a winepress in it and built a tower and leased it to tenants, and went into another country. When the season for fruit drew near, he…
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God’s Servant for Your Good
The sermon emphasizes that all governing authorities are instituted by God, urging Christians to respect and obey them. Despite prevalent corruption and injustice among leaders, we are called to exercise faith and prayer rather than contempt. Ultimate hope lies not in earthly rulers, but in Jesus Christ, our eternal King, who offers grace and salvation.
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Precious Lord, Take My Hand
The sermon reflects on moments of overwhelming distress and the need for divine support. It highlights Thomas Dorsey’s tragic experience and his creation of the hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Emphasizing Christ’s constant presence in our struggles, it assures believers that even with little faith, Jesus offers salvation and guidance through life’s storms.
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The Patience of the Sower
The sermon discusses the parable of the wheat and the weeds, emphasizing God’s patience amid evil in the world. It explains that while we may wish for immediate justice, God is gathering His harvest, extending grace to sinners. Ultimately, believers are assured of their place in God’s kingdom, where righteousness prevails.
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Jeremiah’s Complaint; Jeremiah’s Praise
Click here to listen to this sermon. The text for today is our Old Testament reading, Jeremiah 20:7-13. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Pashhur is a priest who oversees Jerusalem’s temple. His job description is simple: Make sure nothing changes. Pashhur’s mantra? “This is the temple…
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Jesus Sees; Jesus Calls; Jesus Sends
This sermon emphasizes Jesus’ compassion for the harassed and helpless, likening them to sheep without a shepherd. He calls His disciples to pray for laborers to assist in the spiritual harvest, highlighting the urgency of this mission. Believers are encouraged to share in this compassion through prayer and action to alleviate suffering.
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The Work of the Holy Trinity
The sermon emphasizes the Great Commission in Matthew 28:17-20, highlighting the significance of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It stresses that the Church’s mission is to make disciples through baptism and teaching, affirming reliance on God’s Word rather than human methods. The sermon celebrates the Trinity’s active role in salvation and encourages trusting…
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Listen to Jesus Pray
In this sermon, Jesus prays for His disciples before His crucifixion, emphasizing that true glory comes from obedient service and fulfilling God’s will, not worldly standards. He endows His followers with His Name and Word, essential for Christian unity and strength in faith, urging them to serve selflessly and proclaim His message of forgiveness.
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With Gentleness and Respect
Click here to listen to this sermon. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do…
