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Why Are There So Many Denominations? – Sermon – August 18 2013

Why Are There So Many Denominations ? – (Example: ELCA and LCMS Differences ) – Sermon – August 18 2013

Ever wondered, why there are so many denominations in the world, so many divisions in the visible church of Christ on earth?  Shouldn’t we all just be one?  Can’t we all just agree?  Can any one denomination be right?  What should be our attitude toward people in other denominations?

What does God say to us about this in His Word?  Are we lowly, meek, enduring each other patiently with love in Christ?  If the basis for true unity in the church, according to Jesus Christ, is that we are all in agreement on the truth of God’s Word as it appears in the Bible, what is the trouble, that causes all the division amongst churches today?

Do any of the churches today, flatly deny the teachings of scripture and say God’s Word is in error?   What is the Historical Criticism approach to teaching the Bible, and how does it lead churches astray, and against the word of God, and therefore, against God?

Listen for these questions and answers about Why Are There So Many Denominations ? – (Example: ELCA and LCMS Differences ), below in the 1-part Video , or the 1-part Audio MP3 Sermon below the Video. 

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 63: 3-11,  Deuteronomy 13: 1-5,  Acts 20: 24-35,  Matthew 7: 15-23

Keywords: the Bible is the inerrant word of God, Historical Criticism, false prophets, wolves , judging others, judging righteously, wolfs in sheeps clothing, ELCA ,  sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, gay marriage, gay pastors and priests, abortion, liberal seminaries, false teachers, judging others, righteous judging, judging rightly , leading people astray, error in scripture, infallible words of scripture, seeker sensitive sermons, doctrine, God’s inerrant word, 2 Timothy : 4    In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

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The Breastplate of Righteousness – Sermon – September 28 2008

The Breastplate of Righteousness – Sermon – September 28 2008

What does this whole Armor of God thing mean in Scripture?  Are Christians Violent people?

Why are we worried about Armor, and the different pieces of a soldiers armor back during Bible times, like during the Apostle Paul’s day?  Why does Paul bring Armor up in the New Testament?

Who are we supposed to be fighting or prepared to fight?  Where does Paul get this idea about the different pieces of Armor?  Where was Apostle Paul, when he wrote down his message about the Armor of God?  For this Sermon, what is a Breastplate?  What is it used for?  How does the Breastplate of Righteousness protect us, and from what does it protect us from?

Listen for these questions and answers about “The Breastplate of Righteousness”, in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below are from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 5,  1 Samuel 26:3-9,  12-14, 17, 21-24,  2 Corinthians 6: 1-10,  Matthew 5: 14-20

Keywords:  fighting against Principalities, Princedoms, Satan, Invisible warfare, not a worldly war, divine power to destroy strongholds, 10 Commandments and how they can strike us down like 10 silver bullets, the Gift of Righteousness was from Jesus, David was hunted by Saul but was protected by the Breastplate, Daniel, Job, Paul, seeking Righteousness, the whole Armor of God, the Belt of Truth,  the Breastplate of Righteousness,  the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace, Ephesians 6: 13-17    “13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”

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MP3 Player - The Breastplate of Righteousness - Sermon - September 28 2008

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AIR SUPERIORITY – Prayer for America – the election – Sermon – November 02 2008

11-02-08-A man praying for America with our Flag behind himAIR SUPERIORITY – (Prayer for America,- the election) – Sermon – November 02 2008

Questions that will be answered in the Sermon:

Is it right to pray for our country?  Is it right to pray , God Bless America?  Is it right to pray to God for His divine hand on our nation?  Is it right to pray for our Leaders?  Are we required to obey God’s law over Man’s law ever?

What did God tell the people of Israel in the book of Jeremiah when captured, taken over and exiled to Babylon?  What did God tell to Lot, when God was getting ready to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?

How has in recent days when we moved “In God We Trust” to the edge of our coins, Bible out of classrooms, prayer out of our schools,  Islam prayer allowed in schools,  10 commandments out of our court houses,  how has this turned America back from the Christian heritage of it forefathers?

What is Spiritual Warfare?  Where is it spoken about in the New Testament and how do we protect ourselves?  How is Prayer a part of our Spiritual Warfare Armament?

Listen for these questions and answers about  AIR SUPERIORITY – (Prayer for America,- the election) , in the one-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures will be below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm: 33: 10-22,  2 Chronicles 7:11-16,  1 Timothy 2: 1-8,  Matthew 22: 15-22

Keywords:  In God We Trust, George Washington, War of 1812 and Britain sacking Washington D.C., Nazi Germany, Sodom and Gomorrah, Prohibition of the early 1920’s and 30’s, patriotic, patriotism, God Bless America,  Barack Obama, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Socialism, Spread the Wealth, Terrorist ties,  Liberal and Socialistic colleges, Harvard University, Proverbs 20: 1,  6, Proverbs 21 – English Standard Version (ESV) “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” ,  Acts 17: “26 And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place,” Psalm 75: not from the east or from the west,  10 Commandments, Prayer for the Preacher, Abortion, Morality in America, Patriotic Sermon, See Psalm 75 below regarding the Lord’s word on Kings: 

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MP3 Player - AIR SUPERIORITY - (Prayer for America,- the election) - Sermon - November 02 2008

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Psalm 75

‘1 We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near;
people tell of your wonderful deeds.

2 You say, “I choose the appointed time;
it is I who judge with equity.

3 When the earth and all its people quake,
it is I who hold its pillars firm.[b]

4 To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,’
and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.[c]

5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
do not speak so defiantly.’”

6 No one from the east or the west
or from the desert can exalt themselves.

7 It is God who judges:
He brings one down, he exalts another.

8 In the hand of the Lord is a cup
full of foaming wine mixed with spices;
he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth
drink it down to its very dregs.

9 As for me, I will declare this forever;
I will sing praise to the God of Jacob,

10 who says, “I will cut off the horns of all the wicked,
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”’

In the World But Not of the World – Sermon – August 23 2009

In the World But Not of the World – Sermon – August 23 2009

Listen for these questions and answers about “In the World But Not of the World”, in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Keywords: ELCA , Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Homosexuality and Scripture, Christ forgives all Sinners,  Homosexual Pastors, judging others, righteous judging, judging rightly

Central Lutheran Church ,Minneapolis. August of 2009, 1964_steeple of church - The first buildings on the downtown side of I94 are the Minneapolis Convention Center and Central Lutheran. The tornado severely damages the convention center roof, shreds the tents, breaks off the steeple of Central Lutheran, splits what’s left of the steeple in two...and then lifts.   The Tornado, the Lutherans, and Homosexuality, an article about God’s judgement pertaining to this topic.

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MP3 Player - In the World But Not of the World - Sermon - August 23 2009

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How Close Are We To The Lord’s Second Coming – Sermon – November 28 2010

How Close Are We To The Lord’s Second Coming ? – Sermon – November 28 2010

How close are we to the end of the age?  To the end of this world, and the beginning of the New?  How close are we to our Lord Jesus’ Second Coming on the clouds of heaven according to His promise?

Listen for these questions and answers about “How Close Are We To The Lord’s Second Coming ?”, in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 14,  Isaiah 2: 1-5,  Romans 13: 8-14,  Matthew 24: 36-44

Keywords: war, famine, pestilence and earthquakes, statistics of wars famines pestilences earthquakes, increase in knowledge,  gospel to the ends of the earth,  moral decline and scoffers,  persecution of Christians,  falling away in the church, false prophets,  the Antichrist will arise, wars but also Peace, the Fig tree lesson from Christ, signs of the end times, the last days

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MP3 Player - How Close Are We To The Lord’s Second Coming ? - Sermon - November 28 2010

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Must a Christian Be a Pacifist – Sermon – May 29 2011

Must a Christian Be a Pacifist ? – Sermon – May 29 2011

Are you ever hurt, frustrated, angry, peeved, or tempted to avenge yourself?   What does it mean to “turn the other cheek” ?  Are Christians ever allowed the use of force?  Who were the Judges and Magistrates and how were they commanded to use an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth?  Are we ever allowed the use of force, to administer Justice?  Is Law Enforcement, Police Departments, Military approved and provided to us by God?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Must a Christian Be a Pacifist ?”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 7: 1-7, 12-17,  Leviticus 19: 11-18,  Romans 13: 1-10,  Matthew 5: 38-48,

Keywords: an Eye for an Eye and a tooth for a tooth,  Martin Luther King, Jr.,  revenge, avenge your neighbor, your enemy,  retaliation, self defense for Christians, law and order for God, Patriotic Sermon

 

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MP3 Player - Must a Christian Be a Pacifist ? - Sermon - May 29 2011

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In The World But Not of The World – Sermon – September 04 2011

In The World But Not of The World – Sermon – September 04 2011

In this new sermon series, Living as a Christian In A Sinful World, what does it mean when we say Christians are to be in the world but of of the world?  Are Christians really different from other people on this earth?  How different are we?  Should we look different from the world?   What does God say, teach, and instruct us on these matters – on being in the world but not of the world?  First we need to look at Jesus, what was He like?  And what did He say when He was on earth, some 2000 years ago?  In order to be saved, Jesus says to be his own, we must also be from above, to be a citizen, so do we need a Passport?

Listen for these questions and answers about “In The World But Not of The World”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 17,  1 Kings 19: 9-15, 18,  1 Corinthians 5: 6-13,  John 15: 18-27

Keywords: what passport do we need to get into Heaven? ,  born from above, born again, a citizen from above, Erica Corder in 2006 high school valedictorian speech was denied her diploma for mentioning Christ,  Demas, a friend of Paul, and what happened to him is Demas fell in love with this present world and deserted  or lost his Salvation, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, John Newton author of Amazing Grace, John Bunyan who wrote Pilgrims Progress, a better country, a heavenly country

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MP3 Player - In The World But Not of The World - Sermon - September 04 2011

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No Fear In Trouble – 9-11 Ten Year Anniversary – Sermon – September 11 2011

No Fear In Trouble – 9-11 Ten Year Anniversary – Sermon – September 11 2011

As Christians living in a sinful world, and how we are in the world but not of the world, how does that change our response to tragedies, disasters and tough times, like 9/11?  How are we Christians different from other people when facing hardships and tribulations?

Listen for these questions and answers about “No Fear In Trouble – 9-11 Ten Year Anniversary”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 46,  Isaiah 8: 9-17,  1 Peter 3: 13-22,  Matthew 10: 21-33

Keywords: Natural disasters, 2004 Tsunami, 2005 Hurricane Katrina,  2010 Haiti earthquake, Islam and Muslims, the Lord is a man of War and a dread warrior and also a gentle compassionate God, power and sovereignty of God, child that triumphed over tragedy, Patriotic Sermon

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MP3 Player - No Fear In Trouble – 9-11 Ten Year Anniversary - Sermon - September 11 2011

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I Am Not Ashamed – Jesus, The Only Way – Sermon – October 02 2011

I Am Not Ashamed – Jesus, The Only Way – Sermon – October 02 2011

Why are there so many scripture quotes, that speak about not being ashamed of the Gospel?  (like Romans 1: 16, or 2 Timothy 1: 8)   Why is there so much pressure on us from the world, to be ashamed of the Gospel, and believing it?   Why should we speak the Gospel boldly?  Why do we Christians feel the temptation to be ashamed?   Where does this shame come from?  Why should we say Jesus is the only way to Salvation and Everlasting Life?  Why have so many Celebrities denied Christ as the only Path to Salvation such as  Oprah Winfrey when she was live on her show, and Billy Graham on the Robert Schuller show on May 31, 1997?   Why have these celebrities been ashamed to admit Christ is the only path, and that Wrath and Damnation will come to those who do not accept Jesus Christ?

Listen for these questions and answers about “I Am Not Ashamed – Jesus, The Only Way”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 79: 1, 5-9,  2 Kings 7: 34-41,  1 Corinthians 10: 14-22,  Matthew 4: 1-11

Keywords: Freemasonry also denies Christ spelling out that Islam, hindu and all Religions can come to the one true God, but no mention that Christ is the only way, oprah winfrey denied Christ it the only Path to Salvation, Buddhism tries to deal with suffering by just numbing out your feelings,  Hinduism believe you are trapped in a wheel of reincarnation,  Islam is good deeds out weigh the bad, when you cross a bridge called As-Siraat (the Path) , and this bridge is sharper than a sword and thinner than a strand of hair which determines your good and bad,  Billy Graham on the Robert Schuller show denied Christ on May 31, 1997 and said God is calling people out of the world for his name whether they come from the Muslim , Buddhist  or Christian world which made Schuller very happy, if we have been ashamed then we can repent and will be forgiven,  Apostasy and Blasphemy

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MP3 Player - I Am Not Ashamed – Jesus, The Only Way - Sermon - October 02 2011

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The Persecution of the Christian – Sermon – October 23 2011

The Persecution of the Christian – Sermon – October 23 2011

What causes the hardness of heart with those People that refuse to hear the word of Scripture?  When a person continues to keep a hardened heart, does there come a point where God will turn that person away to their hardened ways?   Why is it that only those who believe in Christ are persecuted, and not people who just say they believe in God?  What is is about the name Jesus, that cause such hatred by some, and yet means love for others?  Why do those with a Liberal heart reject Jesus Christ, deep down , but not on the surface where others can see?

Listen for these questions and answers about “The Persecution of the Christian”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 81, Isaiah 6: 1-13,  1 John 4: 1-6,  John 10: 1-6, 22-30

Keywords: martyrs,   followers of the way,  Jesus Christ, offended by Jesus, Christians are not of this world, unbelievers don’t understand this

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MP3 Player - The Persecution of the Christian - Sermon - October 23 2011

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