Bible Study

Sermon Matthew 7:7-12 What Is the It in Your Life? By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Our series on the Sermon on the Mount continues with one of the best known sayings of Jesus: “Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.” (Matthew 7:7) … Continue reading “Matthew 7:7-12 What Is the It in Your Life? (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 7:7-12 A Father’s Love By Dr. Philip W. McLarty First, to all of you fathers here today: Happy Father’s Day! I trust you know what an honor and privilege it is to be a father, to have a son or daughter or both or several who share your genes and will carry on … Continue reading “Matthew 7:7-12 A Father’s Love (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 7:13-15 Chutes, Ladders, and the Kingdom of God By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is confirmation day. At 10:30, some 19 smiling, shinyfaced young people will stand in front of their parents, … Continue reading “Matthew 7:13-15 Chutes, Ladders, and the Kingdom of God (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 7:21-29 To Know You More By Dr. Philip W. McLarty If John 3:16 is one of our all-time favorite verses of scripture, Matthew 7:21 has to be one of our least favorites: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will … Continue reading “Matthew 7:21-29 To Know You More (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 7:21-29 Rock-Like Living By Dr. Keith Wagner In the past few weeks the world has witnessed an earthquake in China, a cyclone in Myramar, and tornadoes in the Midwest. Mother nature didnt discriminate. There were expensive homes that were destroyed as well as many modest dwellings. What about those who lost their homes? … Continue reading “Matthew 7.21-29 Rock Like Living (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 7:24-29 Rejoice in the Past, Build for the Future By Dr. Philip W. McLarty I don’t have to tell you, today is a milestone in the life of our church. It marks the day we break ground for the new Activities Center. Sanctuary renovation, expansion of the parking lot and enlarging of the … Continue reading “Matthew 7:24-29 Rejoice in the Past, Build for the Future (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 7:24-27 A Firm Foundation By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Our series on the Sermon on the Mount ends today with a warning in parable form: “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. The rain … Continue reading “Matthew 7:24-27 A Firm Foundation (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 9:9-13 The Company We Keep By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. When South Dakotas 23rd governor, Nils Boe, died several years ago, he left a significant gift to his alma mater, Augustana College. … Continue reading “Matthew 9:9-13 The Company We Keep (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Grace Changes People By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Today I’d like to talk with you about how grace changes people. In the name of the God of grace: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God’s grace changes people. We call this process conversion. The word “conversion” means simply “to turn around.” God’s … Continue reading “Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Grace Changes People (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Sinners All By Dr. Randy L. Hyde If Jack Welch had been managing Jesus ministry campaign, things would have been totally different. You know who Jack Welch is, dont you? Well, just in case, Ill introduce you. The former CEO of General Electric and author of the book, Straight From the … Continue reading “Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Sinners All (Hyde) – Bible study”