Bible Study

Sermon Matthew 25:14-30 What Are You Afraid Of? By Dr. Philip W. McLarty I’m guessing most of you know the Parable of the Talents and, if need be, could do a good job preaching the sermon this morning, hitting on all the important points: A wealthy landowner prepared to go on an extended leave. Before … Continue reading “Matthew 25:14-30 What Are You Afraid Of? (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 The Scavenger Hunt By Dr. Randy L. Hyde It goes without saying that my trip earlier this week to Lacombe, Louisiana had a profound effect upon me. Ill try to explain it to you, but my description of the conditions down there wont tell you the full story. Have you ever seen … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 The Scavenger Hunt (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 Through the Eyes of Love By The Rev. David Sellery “Love thy neighbor even if he plays the trombone.” That’s a lovely Yiddish proverb that reflects the essence, if not the sober tone, of this Sunday’s gospel. Few of us have the makings of a Mother Teresa. We’ll probably never be called … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 Through the Eyes of Love (Sellery) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 What the Saints Do 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. As the worshipers arrived on a late November morning at the Lutheran Church in White Lake North Dakota, they were met by … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 What the Saints Do (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 Wholesale or Retail Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Matthew 25:31-46 Wholesale or Retail By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker On this final Sunday of the church year, the feast of Christ the King, our Gospel looks to the future, and paints a picture of how it … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 Wholesale or Retail (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 Seeing Christ in Everyday Faces By The Rev. John Bedingfield In the name of the God who provides all there is to all that are. Amen. In todays sermon Id like to tell you three stories. Methodist Bishop and former Dean of the Chapel at Duke University, Dr. Will Willimon, tells this … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 Seeing Christ in Everyday Faces (Bedingfield) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 The Gift of Chesed By Dr. Philip W. McLarty There’s a wonderful tradition in the Jewish faith called “chesed” (pronounced heh-sed). Chesed is a Hebrew word that’s roughly translated as “acts of kindness.” It’s where the Hasidic Jews get their name. They believe faith is best known by what you do, not … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 The Gift of Chesed (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:31-46 What the Saints Do 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. As the worshipers arrived on a late November morning at the Lutheran Church in White Lake North Dakota, they were met by … Continue reading “Matthew 25:31-46 What Would the Saints Do? (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 26:26-30 The Upper Room A Place of Communion By Pastor N. Dean Haferman One of the biblical scenes that artists have tried to portray more than any other is the Last Supper scene. Each artist uses his imagination as he paints the scene. In some paintings the mood is festive, the disciples portrayed … Continue reading “Matthew 26:26-30 The Upper Room – A Place of Communion (Haferman) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 26:14-28, 36-50 & Matthew 27:2-10 Hope for the Hopeless in the Potter’s Field By Dr. Jeffrey K. London Judas. Judas Iscariot. We find Judas both fascinating and frightening. Fascinating because we dont understand him, we dont understand why he did what he did. And frightening because we have a faithful tendency to find … Continue reading “Matthew 26:14-28 Hope for the Hopeless in the Potter’s Field (London) – Bible study”