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Sermon Text“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.”— John 17:6–19Cross References“No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.”— John 1:18“The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.'”— Exodus 34:6–7“Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.”— John 16:32“They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.”— 1 John 2:19“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”— Luke 22:31–32Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. -- Romans 8:3413 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”-- 1 Peter 1:13-169 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.-- 1 Peter 2:938 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”-- John 6:38-4019 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”-- Matthew 28:19-2019 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.-- Hebrews 10:19-25

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on March 1, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.   Sermon Text: 1 John 2:12-17 (NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, Because you have known the Father. 14 I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. Theme: Remember that You are God's Children!

Sermon TextJohn 17:1-5When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.Cross ReferencesJohn 11:42I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.John 2:4And Jesus said to her, Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.John 7:30So they were seeking to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.John 12:23-25And Jesus answered them, The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.Hebrews 10:1-4For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.Exodus 33:18-19Moses said, Please show me your glory. And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name The Lord. And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.Hebrews 6:19-20We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.2 Corinthians 3:16–18But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Sermon TextJohn 16:16-33A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me. So some of his disciples said to one another, What is this that he says to us, A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me; and, because I am going to the Father? So they were saying, What does he mean by a little while? We do not know what he is talking about. Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me? Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.His disciples said, Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; for this we believe that you came from God. Jesus answered them, Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.Cross References2 Corinthians 4:17For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,John 13:36-38Simon Peter said to him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus answered him, Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward. Peter said to him, Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you. Jesus answered, Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times.1 Corinthians 13:12For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.Romans 8:22-23For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Sermon TextJohn 15:18–16:4If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have been guilty of sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates me hates my Father also. If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: They hated me without a cause. But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning. I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me. But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.Cross-referencesJohn 7:7The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,Matthew 5:11-12Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.Sermon NotesWho Does the World Hate?Jesus: The world hates Him because He testifies that its works are evil.Christians: Because we are chosen out of the world and follow a Master who was also persecuted.If you are not hated by the world, why?Conformity to the WorldFear of ManResidual Cultural ChristianityNot yet KnownHow does hatred from the world manifest?Direct (persecution/violence)Indirect (marginalization/social pressure)How should Christians respond to the hatred of the world?Keep Talking about Jesus (bearing witness through the Holy Spirit).Don't Fall Away (remembering that Jesus warned us these things would happen).

If we are to suffer by the hands of others, it should be for doing good. However, enduring sufferings does not necessarily mean that we must stay still and suffer in silence. There is a time when suffering can lead to action. Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Sermon Text - 1 Peter 2.9-12 - by Pastor Dan Frey

Sermon TextJohn 15:1-17English Standard Version15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. 17 These things I command you, so that you will love one another.Cross ReferencesPsalm 80:8-9You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. You cleared the ground for it; it took deep root and filled the land.Isaiah 5:7For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are his pleasant planting; and he looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, an outcry!Jeremiah 2:21Yet I planted you a choice vine, wholly of pure seed. How then have you turned degenerate and become a wild vine?John 8:30-31As he was saying these things, many believed in him. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples…John 8:37-38I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.John 6:66After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.Hebrews 12:10b-11…but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5Preacher: Andrew SouleFebruary 1, 2026Visit us at mtolivelutheran.org

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on January 11, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.   Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (NKJV) But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus' sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Theme: It's not the Container, it's the Contents!

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31Preacher: Pastor Luke UlrichJanuary 11, 2026Visit us at mtolivelutheran.org

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on January 4, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.   Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. Theme: Great is the Mystery, Great is the Joy!

Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 Description: Today, we commit yourselves to Christ and together renew our covenant to follow his way and live according to his ways.

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on December 28, 2025. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel. Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 (NKJV) For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, 3 if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. 4 For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. 6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. Theme: Christmas Confidence 1. The Hope of Heaven 2. The Guarantee of the Spirit 3. The Eyes of Faith

The First Sunday in Advent, November 30, 2025 The Imminent Arrival of the KingFirst Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7.Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11.Sermon Text and Sermon: Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Peace of GodPastor Nate Kassulke

Thanksgiving Eve Service, November 26, 2025 You are great LORD GOD, because there is none like you. from 2 Samuel 7:18-22Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9.Gospel: Luke 19:1-10.Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-22. An Attitude of Thanksfulness.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Synopsis: A reformed evangelical in the CREC context is one who embraces historic Protestant confessions, submits to Scripture's authority for ongoing reformation, and actively proclaims the transformative Gospel. Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Synopsis: A reformed evangelical in the CREC context is one who embraces historic Protestant confessions, submits to Scripture's authority for ongoing reformation, and actively proclaims the transformative Gospel. Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:17-25"God's Word Endures Forever!"Preacher: Pastor Luke UlrichOctober 26, 2025Visit us at mtolivelutheran.org

Synopsis: What happens when godly masculine strength unites with a godly helpmate? In marriage couples are called to live out their roles—husbands as loving, sacrificial covenant heads and wives as respectful, submissive helpers—in dependence on divine grace. A "fruitful" marriage, then, produces spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), glorifies God, endures trials through faith, and bears lasting kingdom impact, extending beyond the couple to their families and communities. This union, rooted in divine grace and sovereignty, reflects the gospel—husbands as loving, sacrificial covenant heads and wives as respectful, submissive helpers—transforming imperfect relationships into powerful testimonies of redemption. Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:3-7

Synopsis: What happens when godly masculine strength unites with a godly helpmate? In marriage couples are called to live out their roles—husbands as loving, sacrificial covenant heads and wives as respectful, submissive helpers—in dependence on divine grace. A "fruitful" marriage, then, produces spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), glorifies God, endures trials through faith, and bears lasting kingdom impact, extending beyond the couple to their families and communities. This union, rooted in divine grace and sovereignty, reflects the gospel—husbands as loving, sacrificial covenant heads and wives as respectful, submissive helpers—transforming imperfect relationships into powerful testimonies of redemption. Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:3-7

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 7:8-13 Teacher: John Simpson Scripture Reading: Psalm 51:10-15

Introduction A. Preliminaries Good Morning. We will continue our series in the Book of Nehemiah this morning. We are in the sixth chapter of Nehemiah. The text for the sermon this morning will begin at verse 1, and go to verse 9. You can find it on Page 472 of the Bibles in your pews. B. Sermon Text…

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 Teacher: Josh Armstrong Scripture Reading: Romans 12:4-5, 9-10

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com

Seventh Sunday in Pentecost, July 27, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: The Privilege and Purpose of PrayerFirst Lesson: Genesis 18:20-32Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-7Gospel: Luke 11:1-13.Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7. Prayer is a Gift with a PurposePastor Ron Koehler

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:15; Romans 5:1-5For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com⁠

Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-16For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-7For more information on Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buncombestreet.com

Synopsis: John does not want merely to instruct but to visit and rejoice with his fellow Christians. This incarnational ministry is a means of expressing our shared joy and affection in Christ. a. The Necessity of face-to-face fellowship (v. 12a) b. Full expression of Joy (v.12b) c. An affectionate Family (v.13) Sermon Text: 2 John 12-13

Synopsis: John does not want merely to instruct but to visit and rejoice with his fellow Christians. This incarnational ministry is a means of expressing our shared joy and affection in Christ. a. The Necessity of face-to-face fellowship (v. 12a) b. Full expression of Joy (v.12b) c. An affectionate Family (v.13) Sermon Text: 2 John 12-13

Synopsis: As the Church matures in its interpretation of the bible and development of doctrine, she must avoid innovation and innovators who go beyond Jesus' teaching and Jesus' example. Our reception of one another is bounded by gospel faithfulness. a. Warning against innovation (v. 9a) b. To abide in Christ's teaching is to abide in Christ. (v. 9b) c. Do not welcome or greet innovators (vv.10-11) Sermon Text: 2 John 9-11

Synopsis: As the Church matures in its interpretation of the bible and development of doctrine, she must avoid innovation and innovators who go beyond Jesus' teaching and Jesus' example. Our reception of one another is bounded by gospel faithfulness. a. Warning against innovation (v. 9a) b. To abide in Christ's teaching is to abide in Christ. (v. 9b) c. Do not welcome or greet innovators (vv.10-11) Sermon Text: 2 John 9-11

Synopsis: John is overjoyed by the faithful witness of his fellow churchmen who he holds up as an example for true Christian living. But John is also concerned they preserver unto external life by a proper understanding of Christ. a. John's Joy (v. 4) b. John's Command; Live by Love (vv. 5-6) c. John's Concern (vv. 7-8) i. Incarnation ii. Works Sermon Text: 2 John 4-8

Synopsis: John is overjoyed by the faithful witness of his fellow churchmen who he holds up as an example for true Christian living. But John is also concerned they preserver unto external life by a proper understanding of Christ. a. John's Joy (v. 4) b. John's Command; Live by Love (vv. 5-6) c. John's Concern (vv. 7-8) i. Incarnation ii. Works Sermon Text: 2 John 4-8

Sermon Text: 1 John 3:1-3 Sermon Title: “Our Hope for Home” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: Our Hope for Home … Comes to Us from the Love of God. This Hope … Will Purify Our Life Now and Glorify Our Body Soon. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: Our Hope for Home … Comes to Us from the Love of God. (v. 1) SLIDE 4 – John Stott (1921-2011): “The Father's love is so unearthly, so foreign to this world, that Apostle John wonders from what country it may come.” SLIDE 5 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 6 – John 10:17-18 – “For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” SLIDE 7 – 1st Principle (from v. 1): “This love produces real hope in us, because if God loved us that much then, He'll love us all the way home.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – John 14:1, 16-18 – “In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you … And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper … I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” SLIDE 10 – 2nd Principle (from v. 1): “The Hope our Father foretold eternally, the Son revealed publicly, and now the Spirit implants intimately into us.” SLIDE 11 – Conclusion: “Resurrected children long to be with their Resurrected God in their Resurrected home. This resurrection hope in us springs forth from God's redeeming love to us.” SLIDE 12 – Point 2: This Hope in Us … Will Purify Our Life Now and Glorify Our Body Soon. (vv. 2-3) SLIDE 13 – Principle (from v. 3): “Hope promotes purity of life, not laxity or license to sin. Hope always produces holiness.” SLIDE 14 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 15 – Conclusion: “When we finally see Christ, who is our Hope, we will no longer image Christ partially … but image Christ exactly. And our Hope in Christ will have finally led us Home to God.” SLIDE 16 – Sermon Uses for Life: Two this Morning. SLIDE 17 – If You're an Unbeliever: Without Christ … There is No Hope. SLIDE 18 – If You're a Believer: Your Hope in Christ … Won't Disappoint!

Synopsis: John writes to assure the Saints of the truth that establishes their Agape community--the Love of the Triune God flows into and transforms Christ's followers by the Holy Spirit. a. Elder to the Elect Lady and her Children (v. 1a) b. Love in the Truth (v.1b), c. Being and Becoming (vv. 2-3). Sermon Text: 2 John 1-3

Synopsis: John writes to assure the Saints of the truth that establishes their Agape community--the Love of the Triune God flows into and transforms Christ's followers by the Holy Spirit. a. Elder to the Elect Lady and her Children (v. 1a) b. Love in the Truth (v.1b), c. Being and Becoming (vv. 2-3). Sermon Text: 2 John 1-3

Sermon Text: 2 Peter 1:1-15 Daniel Ralph 03/30/2025

Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, 2025 Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God's surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: One stands; Everyone else sits. This week we see one man, Jesus Christ, stand against Satan. Christ fought the battle against Satan as one of us and he won that battle for all of us.First Reading: 1 Samuel 17: 4-11, 32-40, 45-49.Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16.Gospel: Luke 4:1-13.Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17: 4-11, 32-40, 45-49. The Battle Belongs to the LORD.Pastor Nate Kassulke

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 16, 2025 Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today's focus: Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed..First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.Gospel: Luke 6:17-26 Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. God's Grace is Enough.Pastor Ron Koehler

Pastor Dan share the entire content of his sermon notes in this special episode establishing the foundation for his new series, "The Unseen Realm." 

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Sermon Text: 46:1-13 Teacher: Al Kenitz Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 51:41-44

In this sermon, Pastor Chan wraps up our teaching series through the book of 1 John.Today's Sermon Text: 1 John 5Main Idea: John closes his first letter focusing on the things we can know in this life. The chapter emphasizes that belief in Jesus as the Son of God brings victory over the world and eternal life. It highlights the connection between loving God and obeying His commandments. John highlights the triple testimony we find in the Spirit, water, and blood, affirming Jesus' divine nature. John assures believers that they can know they have eternal life if they trust in Jesus Christ – the Son of God. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through the various evidences that we have as believers as to whether our faith is genuine.Today's Sermon Text: 1 John 3:1-24Main Idea: 1 John 3 emphasizes the love of God and the importance of living as His children. The chapter highlights God's great love, and the importance of living in purity. The passage warns against sin and contrasts those who live righteously with those who do not. John urges believers to show genuine love for one another in actions, not just words, as love is the defining mark of God's children. The evidence of faith is to keep God's commands, abide in God, and live through the Holy Spirit. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Sunday Evening, October 20, 2024Given by Joel May | Pastor of Youth MinistryChrist Covenant ChurchAre Y'all Having a Good Time Out There Tonight?!Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-5Watch on YouTubeDownload our mobile app