Rev ME Hollensen Sermons: Recent Episodes
Lee Hall
Sermons preached by Rev M. E. Hollensen in the late 1960's and early 1970's. These were originally broadcast from Emanuel Lutheran Church over WMRN 1490AM in Marion, Ohio. Permission was granted by the late Dr. Hollensen in March, 1998. Media was provided by Mrs. Maxine Gast.
There is no neutrality towards Jesus. Christ does not accept anyone who is not for Him. Passitive ego-centered sophisticated "objectivity" takes souls to Hell. We can't come to Christ with our intelligence, it requires the Spirit of God. If you stay away from church for 3 Sundays in a row, you are backslidden. Backsliders are deadly. Hollensen tells about neutrality in the seminary.
There is no neutrality towards Jesus. Christ does not accept anyone who is not for Him. Passitive ego-centered sophisticated "objectivity" takes souls to Hell. We can't come to Christ with our intelligence, it requires the Spirit of God. If you stay away from church for 3 Sundays in a row, you are backslidden. Backsliders are deadly. Hollensen tells about neutrality in the seminary.
A guest minister explains the difficulties of being a minister, and the times of Rev Baseler and Hollensen.
A guest minister explains the difficulties of being a minister, and the times of Rev Baseler and Hollensen.
Advice from 28 years of preaching from the same pulpit. Keep spiritually fit. The thunder of God's Word from the pulpit. Only the church can give the message of hope. Let Christ shine. A Christian is one who makes it easier for others to become Christians. Liberties may jeopardize others. Pleasing everyone is not possible, but don't be a stumbling block. Have a heart for those who are crushed by the sins of their lives.
Advice from 28 years of preaching from the same pulpit. Keep spiritually fit. The thunder of God's Word from the pulpit. Only the church can give the message of hope. Let Christ shine. A Christian is one who makes it easier for others to become Christians. Liberties may jeopardize others. Pleasing everyone is not possible, but don't be a stumbling block. Have a heart for those who are crushed by the sins of their lives.
About Melchizedek - not a Levite. Uninterrupted forgiveness. Communion is the most sure proof of forgiveness - nothing could be better. Feelings fluctuate.
About Melchizedek - not a Levite. Uninterrupted forgiveness. Communion is the most sure proof of forgiveness - nothing could be better. Feelings fluctuate.
There is no luck, no chance - Jesus has all power in Heaven and in earth. Kingdom of grace - undeserved love. Spiritual capacities differ. Heaven will exceed our expectations.
There is no luck, no chance - Jesus has all power in Heaven and in earth. Kingdom of grace - undeserved love. Spiritual capacities differ. Heaven will exceed our expectations.
Are our Christian dead happy? The First Judgement. Do they know what is going on here? The Second Judgement - the sheep and the goats. Our resurrected bodies will be like Jesus. We will know others and feel at home.
Are our Christian dead happy? The First Judgement. Do they know what is going on here? The Second Judgement - the sheep and the goats. Our resurrected bodies will be like Jesus. We will know others and feel at home.
Signs of the Second Coming. Destruction of the Temple. Wars and rumors of wars. Survival of the Jewish race. Hatred for the Church. The gospel to reach all nations. Why Jesus didn't reveal the day of His return.
Signs of the Second Coming. Destruction of the Temple. Wars and rumors of wars. Survival of the Jewish race. Hatred for the Church. The gospel to reach all nations. Why Jesus didn't reveal the day of His return.
Just one way to Heaven, through Jesus Christ. The danger of being "broad minded" in this the most important issue. Universalism is a fallacy, but so also the assumption that the grace of Jesus will not cover the heathen who have never heard the gospel. Account of two young ministers who came to Rev. Hollensen seeking advice. Criticism of pastors by their congregation. Preach the fundamentals - the gospel. True repentence - what it means. Rev. Hollensen announces the recent death of two in-laws.
Just one way to Heaven, through Jesus Christ. The danger of being "broad minded" in this the most important issue. Universalism is a fallacy, but so also the assumption that the grace of Jesus will not cover the heathen who have never heard the gospel. Account of two young ministers who came to Rev. Hollensen seeking advice. Criticism of pastors by their congregation. Preach the fundamentals - the gospel. True repentence - what it means. Rev. Hollensen announces the recent death of two in-laws.
Higher education is not required in order to effectively share the plan of salvation. The hand of God in our adversities. Ordination of women is not biblical. Recollections of Rev Hollensen's first Sunday school teacher.
Higher education is not required in order to effectively share the plan of salvation. The hand of God in our adversities. Ordination of women is not biblical. Recollections of Rev Hollensen's first Sunday school teacher.
Proofs that Jesus decides our eternal welfare. Morality. Heaven is holiness. Right and wrong don't change. Jesus hates hypocricy and sham. Whose church is it! What does the Boss say? Recollections of the most important event of Rev. Hollensen's early ministry.
Proofs that Jesus decides our eternal welfare. Morality. Heaven is holiness. Right and wrong don't change. Jesus hates hypocricy and sham. Whose church is it! What does the Boss say? Recollections of the most important event of Rev. Hollensen's early ministry.
God's will for is our good. Baptism is evidence of belonging to God. Feelings are not evidence. Our second nature should be "God's will be done". The embroidery pattern of our lives.
God's will for is our good. Baptism is evidence of belonging to God. Feelings are not evidence. Our second nature should be "God's will be done". The embroidery pattern of our lives.
Factual miracles. Jesus did not violate the sabbath by healing. All illness is not demonic. No hopeless disease for Jesus. Don't believe in faith healers. Jesus always heals in answer to prayer unless He gives something better. Recollections of Rev. Hollensen's first sermon.
Factual miracles. Jesus did not violate the sabbath by healing. All illness is not demonic. No hopeless disease for Jesus. Don't believe in faith healers. Jesus always heals in answer to prayer unless He gives something better. Recollections of Rev. Hollensen's first sermon.
Rev Hollensen explains each part of the Lutheran order of worship. Rev. Basler delivers the sermon dealing with greatness in the Kingdom of God.
Rev Hollensen explains each part of the Lutheran order of worship. Rev. Basler delivers the sermon dealing with greatness in the Kingdom of God.
This is an entire worship service, including Rev. Hollensen's announcement of retirement. Jesus warns us that we should always remind ourselves that God does not owe us anything. This is the antidote for temptation to works righteousness and the desire to be judged on merits. Satan works in two primary ways: to get us to follow the world or to cause us to think we are good enough to save ourselves.
This is an entire worship service, including Rev. Hollensen's announcement of retirement. Jesus warns us that we should always remind ourselves that God does not owe us anything. This is the antidote for temptation to works righteousness and the desire to be judged on merits. Satan works in two primary ways: to get us to follow the world or to cause us to think we are good enough to save ourselves.
Backsliding is often fatal. 98th anniversary of Emanuel Lutheran Church, 54th of the building.
Backsliding is often fatal. 98th anniversary of Emanuel Lutheran Church, 54th of the building.
We should love people by caring enough for them that we want to see them be saved, and treat them accordingly. We may not like certain people, but we are the same to Jesus. Unforgiveness and bitterness kills. We should love people who nag us, too. No tyranny. Account of Adolph Hitler.
We should love people by caring enough for them that we want to see them be saved, and treat them accordingly. We may not like certain people, but we are the same to Jesus. Unforgiveness and bitterness kills. We should love people who nag us, too. No tyranny. Account of Adolph Hitler.
Don't seek the honor of mankind. The biggest fool is someone who tries to pull the wool over God's eyes. Seek God's glory. Sincere - without wax. Tinker's dam.
Don't seek the honor of mankind. The biggest fool is someone who tries to pull the wool over God's eyes. Seek God's glory. Sincere - without wax. Tinker's dam.
Jesus didn't criticize the desire for rank in Heaven and He didn't say there is none. The humility of helplessness - total dependence. Give all glory to God, unadulterated with self-righteousness. Strength to walk the Christian walk. Christians must not toot their own horns. Christians must not have prejudice.
Jesus didn't criticize the desire for rank in Heaven and He didn't say there is none. The humility of helplessness - total dependence. Give all glory to God, unadulterated with self-righteousness. Strength to walk the Christian walk. Christians must not toot their own horns. Christians must not have prejudice.
Use of the small talents mean as much as the colossal talents we all dream of having. Produce fruit instead of leaves. Little daily deeds of mercy are what Jesus is looking for.
Use of the small talents mean as much as the colossal talents we all dream of having. Produce fruit instead of leaves. Little daily deeds of mercy are what Jesus is looking for.
Paul and Felix. Warning not to delay. No time is better. Resisting the Holy Spirit brings hardening of conscience. The time of grace may be over. Believe we can die at any time. Second coming unexpected. Death is not annilation. If you care, then your time of grace is not over - yet. Blasphemy is sign of end of grace
Paul and Felix. Warning not to delay. No time is better. Resisting the Holy Spirit brings hardening of conscience. The time of grace may be over. Believe we can die at any time. Second coming unexpected. Death is not annilation. If you care, then your time of grace is not over - yet. Blasphemy is sign of end of grace
Abraham as a model father. Provide a Godly home where kids feel wanted. God's will first, last, and always. After children marry.
Abraham as a model father. Provide a Godly home where kids feel wanted. God's will first, last, and always. After children marry.
Jesus is the topic of Scripture. The timeless applicability of God's word. The one authority. Only will to believe
Jesus is the topic of Scripture. The timeless applicability of God's word. The one authority. Only will to believe
The last sermon of Jesus. We have nothing to give to redeem our soul. When Jesus is rejected, God is slapped - certain eternal death. Nothing to it - nothing lost
The last sermon of Jesus. We have nothing to give to redeem our soul. When Jesus is rejected, God is slapped - certain eternal death. Nothing to it - nothing lost
Repentence is not just being sorry. Repentence includes faith. Failure to truly repent is the same as telling God we don't want to be saved. The Holy Spirit brings faith through baptism. Infant baptism. What happens when an unbaptized child dies. Original sin damns.
Repentence is not just being sorry. Repentence includes faith. Failure to truly repent is the same as telling God we don't want to be saved. The Holy Spirit brings faith through baptism. Infant baptism. What happens when an unbaptized child dies. Original sin damns.
Mary as a model Christian mother. Concern for growth in wisdom, stature, and spirit. Rev. Hollensen talks about his mother.
Mary as a model Christian mother. Concern for growth in wisdom, stature, and spirit. Rev. Hollensen talks about his mother.
Why we should be glad that Jesus ascended. His intercession for sins of ignorance and weakness. Jesus pleads for us to have a time of grace for deliberate sins.
Why we should be glad that Jesus ascended. His intercession for sins of ignorance and weakness. Jesus pleads for us to have a time of grace for deliberate sins.
Don't deny Jesus. Christians should expect to be called hypocrites. Submit to Jesus as the boss.
Don't deny Jesus. Christians should expect to be called hypocrites. Submit to Jesus as the boss.
Promise that the Church will continue until the gospel has penetrated the world as fully as God wants. Explanation of who is the true church.
Promise that the Church will continue until the gospel has penetrated the world as fully as God wants. Explanation of who is the true church.
The promise of resurrection. Proof of God's acceptance of Calvary. The altar is a burial vault.
The promise of resurrection. Proof of God's acceptance of Calvary. The altar is a burial vault.
No one in 2000 years has found Jesus guilty of any sin. Jesus commands repentence. Put trust in Jesus. No estatic experience. Fruit of a living faith. Balaam's ass. Warnings against charisma. Man with a runaway horse. Man who wouldn't forgive himself.
No one in 2000 years has found Jesus guilty of any sin. Jesus commands repentence. Put trust in Jesus. No estatic experience. Fruit of a living faith. Balaam's ass. Warnings against charisma. Man with a runaway horse. Man who wouldn't forgive himself.
God has got to forgive because of His justice. Jesus paid in full, sin can't be paid twice. God yearns to give His forgiveness. Being overcome with distress. No altar call. The only sin that damns.
God has got to forgive because of His justice. Jesus paid in full, sin can't be paid twice. God yearns to give His forgiveness. Being overcome with distress. No altar call. The only sin that damns.
We are all scum - even the respectable. No difference in God's eyes - all are sinners. Different symptoms but the same disease. Jesus never went light on sin, but was able to love the sinner. Capital punishment. Church is a hospital. It is no longer a social status to be in a church. Jesus came for both the respectable and not. Jesus went slumming for scum like us. Some respectable people think they don't need Jesus. Account of respectable man who was sick.
We are all scum - even the respectable. No difference in God's eyes - all are sinners. Different symptoms but the same disease. Jesus never went light on sin, but was able to love the sinner. Capital punishment. Church is a hospital. It is no longer a social status to be in a church. Jesus came for both the respectable and not. Jesus went slumming for scum like us. Some respectable people think they don't need Jesus. Account of respectable man who was sick.
The authority of Jesus. His death and resurrection is the ultimate sign. Christianity came out of Heaven.
The authority of Jesus. His death and resurrection is the ultimate sign. Christianity came out of Heaven.
The murder of the Son of God is the biggest surprise of human history. Jesus predicted his murder. Political messiah. The depth of sin. The temple was destroyed and the Church became Gentile, as Jesus foretold. The Jews were not predestined to murder Jesus.
The murder of the Son of God is the biggest surprise of human history. Jesus predicted his murder. Political messiah. The depth of sin. The temple was destroyed and the Church became Gentile, as Jesus foretold. The Jews were not predestined to murder Jesus.
There is no ligitimate reason for rejecting Jesus. Pseudo-intellectuals. Hypocrites who follow Jesus. Unbelief is utterly inexcusible. Hell and judgement.
There is no ligitimate reason for rejecting Jesus. Pseudo-intellectuals. Hypocrites who follow Jesus. Unbelief is utterly inexcusible. Hell and judgement.
29th radio anniversary. The Beatitudes. 9 blessings. The thorns are there alongside the blessings.
29th radio anniversary. The Beatitudes. 9 blessings. The thorns are there alongside the blessings.
There is no predestination to damnation. Everyone can be saved. Jesus is not just for the Jews.
There is no predestination to damnation. Everyone can be saved. Jesus is not just for the Jews.
Mary was not perfect. Although the most blessed woman, she needed Jesus to save her as well. Imposition.
Mary was not perfect. Although the most blessed woman, she needed Jesus to save her as well. Imposition.
The gates of Hell will not prevail against the Church. The Jews are a sure sign that Jesus gave reliable prophecy. Witness means martyr. The man who had one request for Christmas.
The gates of Hell will not prevail against the Church. The Jews are a sure sign that Jesus gave reliable prophecy. Witness means martyr. The man who had one request for Christmas.
Jesus is the only way of salvation. Moses said Jesus would be like him, but greater. The man who didn't know what to do with tea leaves. Hollensen's experience with weighing calves.
Jesus is the only way of salvation. Moses said Jesus would be like him, but greater. The man who didn't know what to do with tea leaves. Hollensen's experience with weighing calves.
It is a sin against our children when fail to discipline. Mandatory church attendance. Fear of being too severe may cause a father to be too lenient. Promiscuity. Work ethic - prevent children from being parasites. Truth. Greed - selfishness. Fathers want to be liked. Discipline is remembered fondly in later years.
It is a sin against our children when fail to discipline. Mandatory church attendance. Fear of being too severe may cause a father to be too lenient. Promiscuity. Work ethic - prevent children from being parasites. Truth. Greed - selfishness. Fathers want to be liked. Discipline is remembered fondly in later years.
The theme of the first-century church was the resurrection. Man's greatest need is to be saved. Christ crucified and resurrected IS a contemporary message. God-centered or man-centered teaching? Authority of Scripture.
The theme of the first-century church was the resurrection. Man's greatest need is to be saved. Christ crucified and resurrected IS a contemporary message. God-centered or man-centered teaching? Authority of Scripture.
The Trinity is revealed but is incomprensible. Our God is the only religion that makes us look up. No human mind could have dreamed a triune God. Atomic energy is creation in reverse. No missing links - instanteous evolution. God defies the human mind. Jesus must have been God, or else He blasphemed. All Christians must accept Trinity. The Holy Spirit makes Christians. Charismatic gifts are not proof of salvation. Contrast of malefactors. Only saying "no" to the Holy Spirit damns - the unpardonable sin.
The Trinity is revealed but is incomprensible. Our God is the only religion that makes us look up. No human mind could have dreamed a triune God. Atomic energy is creation in reverse. No missing links - instanteous evolution. God defies the human mind. Jesus must have been God, or else He blasphemed. All Christians must accept Trinity. The Holy Spirit makes Christians. Charismatic gifts are not proof of salvation. Contrast of malefactors. Only saying "no" to the Holy Spirit damns - the unpardonable sin.
Why we should be thankful for the Ascension. Our welfare is the chief concern of Jesus. He gave us more scripture. He is constantly making patient intercession on our behalf. There is a man on the throne in Heaven. The continued existence of the Jews are proof that Jesus is still in control. Nobody can snatch us away from Jesus. His return is waiting for more souls to be saved. The need to feel at home.
Why we should be thankful for the Ascension. Our welfare is the chief concern of Jesus. He gave us more scripture. He is constantly making patient intercession on our behalf. There is a man on the throne in Heaven. The continued existence of the Jews are proof that Jesus is still in control. Nobody can snatch us away from Jesus. His return is waiting for more souls to be saved. The need to feel at home.
Infant baptism. Teaching. The habit of going to church. Obedience through discipline. Love of fellow man. Proper use of sex. Work. Stewardship. Kindness of words. Contentment. Memories of Rev. Hollensen's mother.
Infant baptism. Teaching. The habit of going to church. Obedience through discipline. Love of fellow man. Proper use of sex. Work. Stewardship. Kindness of words. Contentment. Memories of Rev. Hollensen's mother.
There is no greater gift than life through Jesus. Love vs. justice - God would have to sin against His justice to forgive us without the sacrifice of Jesus. Universalists - God is not a spineless jellyfish. Command to love whether we like them. Jesus loved the Pharisees, even though He didn't like them.
There is no greater gift than life through Jesus. Love vs. justice - God would have to sin against His justice to forgive us without the sacrifice of Jesus. Universalists - God is not a spineless jellyfish. Command to love whether we like them. Jesus loved the Pharisees, even though He didn't like them.
Jesus runs the world. There can be no premature death for Christians. We should have a respect for life. Abortion. Mercy killings. Jesus is with us all the time. Life is not roses - but Jesus gives strength as it is needed. Refining our faith. The embroidery of our lives. No faith healer. No worry or temptation or suffering will be too great.
Jesus runs the world. There can be no premature death for Christians. We should have a respect for life. Abortion. Mercy killings. Jesus is with us all the time. Life is not roses - but Jesus gives strength as it is needed. Refining our faith. The embroidery of our lives. No faith healer. No worry or temptation or suffering will be too great.
The difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Being sorry for sin does not bring forgiveness. Only Jesus can save. Judas was sorry with sincere worldly sorrow. Pride keeps some from coming to Jesus. Account of Hollensen's bitter and proud neighbor who didn't want Jesus.
The difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Being sorry for sin does not bring forgiveness. Only Jesus can save. Judas was sorry with sincere worldly sorrow. Pride keeps some from coming to Jesus. Account of Hollensen's bitter and proud neighbor who didn't want Jesus.
It is possible to be holy even though we sin every day. Jesus intercedes for us constantly. Communion is the reminder of the holiness Jesus has given us. Deliberate sin is not part of Christian life. Growth in holiness will continue until death. David Livingstone.
It is possible to be holy even though we sin every day. Jesus intercedes for us constantly. Communion is the reminder of the holiness Jesus has given us. Deliberate sin is not part of Christian life. Growth in holiness will continue until death. David Livingstone.
We can't have salvation and worldly pleasure. Loss of soul by returnins to living how we want. Evil did not originate uith God - Satan is the father of evil. Daily true repentance - sorry enough to quit. God is no fool. Will you be bored stiff in Heaven? Jesus is ready to receive, no matter how late we come.
We can't have salvation and worldly pleasure. Loss of soul by returnins to living how we want. Evil did not originate uith God - Satan is the father of evil. Daily true repentance - sorry enough to quit. God is no fool. Will you be bored stiff in Heaven? Jesus is ready to receive, no matter how late we come.
Jesus was tempted in all ways as we are. Jesus knows all about temptation. Temptation weaklings. Can't stop thoughts; but don't entertain. Nip temptations in the bud by praying for strength. The joy in holy living. Bitterness from imposing on God. The danger of faith healing. Jesus gives strength to accept God's will. Who should die next? Temptation to bitterness.
Jesus was tempted in all ways as we are. Jesus knows all about temptation. Temptation weaklings. Can't stop thoughts; but don't entertain. Nip temptations in the bud by praying for strength. The joy in holy living. Bitterness from imposing on God. The danger of faith healing. Jesus gives strength to accept God's will. Who should die next? Temptation to bitterness.
True care for others. Desiring salvation for all. Joy in serving others. Put yourself in their shoes. Build memories for when you can't do anything. Hollensen's memory of the girl with the doll. Advice for witnessing. Gospel in every sermon. Would you marry the same spouse if you had it to do over again? Hatred, animosity, bitterness, resentment, the "cold" treatment - cured by a forgiving spirit. Never throw up the past.
True care for others. Desiring salvation for all. Joy in serving others. Put yourself in their shoes. Build memories for when you can't do anything. Hollensen's memory of the girl with the doll. Advice for witnessing. Gospel in every sermon. Would you marry the same spouse if you had it to do over again? Hatred, animosity, bitterness, resentment, the "cold" treatment - cured by a forgiving spirit. Never throw up the past.
We must live what we believe. Satan believes. If there is no evidence of faith, there is no faith. There can be no peace until all is repented. If repentance is put off, it becomes likely that never will happen. A life testimony is evidence to those who are looking for a difference. Bear with and forebear - no nagging or anger in the home. If not living what is believed, no strength for persecution. Concern for others and to share Christ. Account of the Nebraska school girl who saved children from freezing.
We must live what we believe. Satan believes. If there is no evidence of faith, there is no faith. There can be no peace until all is repented. If repentance is put off, it becomes likely that never will happen. A life testimony is evidence to those who are looking for a difference. Bear with and forebear - no nagging or anger in the home. If not living what is believed, no strength for persecution. Concern for others and to share Christ. Account of the Nebraska school girl who saved children from freezing.
Th transfiguration was the "bakers dozen" evidence of the deity of Jesus. Radio broadcast is meant to "sell" the good news. Remembering the end of WWII. Hollensen's personal account of the labors of preaching. Examples of radio ministry testimonies.
Th transfiguration was the "bakers dozen" evidence of the deity of Jesus. Radio broadcast is meant to "sell" the good news. Remembering the end of WWII. Hollensen's personal account of the labors of preaching. Examples of radio ministry testimonies.
Faith in Christ rights all wrongs. Infant baptism plants faith and cleanses original sin. God HAS to forgive those who have faith in Jesus. No doubt of salvation. Heathen don't even live right by the god they do know (evident in nature). No depth of depravity is beyond righting by faith in Jesus. Fear of tomorrow.
Faith in Christ rights all wrongs. Infant baptism plants faith and cleanses original sin. God HAS to forgive those who have faith in Jesus. No doubt of salvation. Heathen don't even live right by the god they do know (evident in nature). No depth of depravity is beyond righting by faith in Jesus. Fear of tomorrow.
The Word of God originated in the mind of God. If it is authentic, the Bible must tell something that could not have come from human imagination. The Trinity is inexplicable. No one could imagine Christ and the plan of salvation through His atonement. Although Peter was an uneducated fisherman, Paul was an intellectual giant - both were used. Communion cannot be understood and could not have been guessed. This is true.
The Word of God originated in the mind of God. If it is authentic, the Bible must tell something that could not have come from human imagination. The Trinity is inexplicable. No one could imagine Christ and the plan of salvation through His atonement. Although Peter was an uneducated fisherman, Paul was an intellectual giant - both were used. Communion cannot be understood and could not have been guessed. This is true.
Christ and Satan share no common ground. Satan has one aim: to destroy God's people. It matters who has influence on us. Misery loves company, constantly tempting. Problems with universities. Account of a man who got into an organization that threatened his life to keep him from leaving.
Christ and Satan share no common ground. Satan has one aim: to destroy God's people. It matters who has influence on us. Misery loves company, constantly tempting. Problems with universities. Account of a man who got into an organization that threatened his life to keep him from leaving.
The world-shattering changes made because of Martin Luther. The reformation just got back to the faith of the first century Christianity. The authority of Scripture. Social biproducts. Leverage technology for advancement of the Gospel.
The world-shattering changes made because of Martin Luther. The reformation just got back to the faith of the first century Christianity. The authority of Scripture. Social biproducts. Leverage technology for advancement of the Gospel.
Wise men assures gentiles that Jesus is their saviour, too. Don't siphon effort from the Gospel (missions) for social work. The story of a man crossing a frozen river in the dark.
Wise men assures gentiles that Jesus is their saviour, too. Don't siphon effort from the Gospel (missions) for social work. The story of a man crossing a frozen river in the dark.
Jesus had to come as a human in order to be nailed to the cross. The virgin birth was required to avoid the contamination of original sin. Jesus didn't state that there would be a 1000 year earthly reign. Hollensen loves animals. The sadness of not feeling wanted.
Jesus had to come as a human in order to be nailed to the cross. The virgin birth was required to avoid the contamination of original sin. Jesus didn't state that there would be a 1000 year earthly reign. Hollensen loves animals. The sadness of not feeling wanted.
Moses was the only other mediator, but was imperfect. Jesus preserves the Word of God for us. Introduction to modern translations. The tragedy of rejection. Every knee shall bow to Jesus.
Moses was the only other mediator, but was imperfect. Jesus preserves the Word of God for us. Introduction to modern translations. The tragedy of rejection. Every knee shall bow to Jesus.
The Kingdom of Jesus. Warnings against cheap repentance. Jesus rules over the kingdoms of the world. Faith grows into brotherly love. 319 references to the second coming in the New Testament. The martyrdom of Peter.
The Kingdom of Jesus. Warnings against cheap repentance. Jesus rules over the kingdoms of the world. Faith grows into brotherly love. 319 references to the second coming in the New Testament. The martyrdom of Peter.
Jesus intercedes for us continually. Jesus gives us strength to resist sin. Jesus asks the Father to give us time to repent. When a person comes to themself, realizing the extent of their sin, they may turn to despair instead of repentence. Suicide from remorse.
Jesus intercedes for us continually. Jesus gives us strength to resist sin. Jesus asks the Father to give us time to repent. When a person comes to themself, realizing the extent of their sin, they may turn to despair instead of repentence. Suicide from remorse.
Where are our Christian dead? Good grief - with no complaints. Strength for loneliness. The Rapture.
Where are our Christian dead? Good grief - with no complaints. Strength for loneliness. The Rapture.
There is rank in Heaven. How to earn the eternal gratitude of the Son of God - distinct from salvation. Rewards in Heaven. Variance in spiritual capacity in Heaven. Share the Word. Your earthly job is a means to an end. Sins of omission.
There is rank in Heaven. How to earn the eternal gratitude of the Son of God - distinct from salvation. Rewards in Heaven. Variance in spiritual capacity in Heaven. Share the Word. Your earthly job is a means to an end. Sins of omission.
Resurrection and judgement for all, to salvation or damnation. Intellectualism vs. athesism. The undeniable truth of the testimony of the eyewitnesses to the miracles of Jesus. We will all attend the judgement. Quotes of Shakespeare and Voltaire. Trying to outwit God. Jesus has authority to judge. There will be judgements.
Resurrection and judgement for all, to salvation or damnation. Intellectualism vs. athesism. The undeniable truth of the testimony of the eyewitnesses to the miracles of Jesus. We will all attend the judgement. Quotes of Shakespeare and Voltaire. Trying to outwit God. Jesus has authority to judge. There will be judgements.
The cost of discipleship is complete unconditional surrender of will. Repentance for the things we love to do that we know are wrong. To say: "I know what I am doing is wrong, but..." is deliberate disobedience, and dethrones Christ. Resistence to Jesus often comes as the question: "is this the right time?"
The cost of discipleship is complete unconditional surrender of will. Repentance for the things we love to do that we know are wrong. To say: "I know what I am doing is wrong, but..." is deliberate disobedience, and dethrones Christ. Resistence to Jesus often comes as the question: "is this the right time?"
A complete unquestioning belief in what Jesus tells us is required to get into Heaven. The communion elements are literal.
A complete unquestioning belief in what Jesus tells us is required to get into Heaven. The communion elements are literal.
Belief of the diety of Jesus is required to spend eternity in Heaven. Those who don't turn to Jesus turn to themselves. Belief doesn't save, but is required to cause one to turn to Christ in faith. Unbelievers mutilate Scripture. The diety of Christ is required to procure salvation. Simply being a perfect man would not have been enough to enable Jesus to save mankind. Any church that does not preach diety has no reason to exist.
Belief of the diety of Jesus is required to spend eternity in Heaven. Those who don't turn to Jesus turn to themselves. Belief doesn't save, but is required to cause one to turn to Christ in faith. Unbelievers mutilate Scripture. The diety of Christ is required to procure salvation. Simply being a perfect man would not have been enough to enable Jesus to save mankind. Any church that does not preach diety has no reason to exist.
God's Word always wins when people don't fight it. One way to fight it is a refusal to plant the seed. The Word damns if it is rejected. Christian growth happens if the Word is not fought. Calvinism blames damnation on predestination. Prejudice comes from nature. Christian maturity brings caring. The importance of personal endorsement. The Word is what the Church is all about.
God's Word always wins when people don't fight it. One way to fight it is a refusal to plant the seed. The Word damns if it is rejected. Christian growth happens if the Word is not fought. Calvinism blames damnation on predestination. Prejudice comes from nature. Christian maturity brings caring. The importance of personal endorsement. The Word is what the Church is all about.
Restlessness and depression come from guilt. Worldly wisdom (from non-Christian psychiatrists) urges the killing of the conscience to sooth guilt, tempting the unpardonable sin. Godly wisdom is to face the shame and confess it for forgiveness. If Jesus has forgiven, only then can we forgive ourselves. Strength for stresses of ths day. The "2 bears". Christian doormats. The cure for the fear of tomorrow: Jesus has overcome the world
Restlessness and depression come from guilt. Worldly wisdom (from non-Christian psychiatrists) urges the killing of the conscience to sooth guilt, tempting the unpardonable sin. Godly wisdom is to face the shame and confess it for forgiveness. If Jesus has forgiven, only then can we forgive ourselves. Strength for stresses of ths day. The "2 bears". Christian doormats. The cure for the fear of tomorrow: Jesus has overcome the world
Christ has invincable power and perfect wisdom. Not all illness should be healed. Jesus picked one sick person to heal at Bethesda. Jesus knows what is best from the standpoint of Heaven. Illnesss may be needed for witnessing. Medicinal properties were created by Christ and merely discovered by men. The danger of faith healing. Account of sister.
Christ has invincable power and perfect wisdom. Not all illness should be healed. Jesus picked one sick person to heal at Bethesda. Jesus knows what is best from the standpoint of Heaven. Illnesss may be needed for witnessing. Medicinal properties were created by Christ and merely discovered by men. The danger of faith healing. Account of sister.
Worry is sin. Sacrificial giving is true demonstration of faith and surrender. The sacrificial quality of the gift is more important to God than the quantity. God controls the events and adversities of the Christian's life. Supercedes personal responsibilities. Sin of selfishness and avarice. Story of how Hollensen's daughter picked dandelions. Account of a rich wife wearing a small diamond ring.
Worry is sin. Sacrificial giving is true demonstration of faith and surrender. The sacrificial quality of the gift is more important to God than the quantity. God controls the events and adversities of the Christian's life. Supercedes personal responsibilities. Sin of selfishness and avarice. Story of how Hollensen's daughter picked dandelions. Account of a rich wife wearing a small diamond ring.
There is no racial or inherited salvation. There should only be one fear - the loss of Jesus. Christians love is the cure for every social ill: the desire to see all in Heaven. Communion is the visible guarantee of forgiveness.
There is no racial or inherited salvation. There should only be one fear - the loss of Jesus. Christians love is the cure for every social ill: the desire to see all in Heaven. Communion is the visible guarantee of forgiveness.
Jesus forgives but others remember. True repentance. Pray for a sense of true repentance. God sees no difference between open sin and hidden sin. Open sinners plea for grace and mercy - no sham - no goodness or self righteousness. Genuine appreciation for forgiveness. Effective witness.
Jesus forgives but others remember. True repentance. Pray for a sense of true repentance. God sees no difference between open sin and hidden sin. Open sinners plea for grace and mercy - no sham - no goodness or self righteousness. Genuine appreciation for forgiveness. Effective witness.
July 5th, 1970. Murder is different than killing - based on motive of hatred and revenge. God has given government the right to kill. Capital punishment is justice for murder - not revenge. Murder happens in the heart even without killing. Use of military authority and force is permitted. Pacifism is not reguired. The Bible is the one book that can be laid on top of the US flag.
July 5th, 1970. Murder is different than killing - based on motive of hatred and revenge. God has given government the right to kill. Capital punishment is justice for murder - not revenge. Murder happens in the heart even without killing. Use of military authority and force is permitted. Pacifism is not reguired. The Bible is the one book that can be laid on top of the US flag.
Salt prevents putrefaction. Rev. Hollensen worked in stock yards while in school. Christians hold up a standard that the world hates. Christians hold back the end of the time of grace. Sodom. Eve was taken from the side of Adam to show that she is not greater or less than man, but meant to be his companion. Opportunities to be salt - living faith. Salt and light have penetrating power. Christians should have confidence in witnessing. Jesus depends on Christians to be salt.
Salt prevents putrefaction. Rev. Hollensen worked in stock yards while in school. Christians hold up a standard that the world hates. Christians hold back the end of the time of grace. Sodom. Eve was taken from the side of Adam to show that she is not greater or less than man, but meant to be his companion. Opportunities to be salt - living faith. Salt and light have penetrating power. Christians should have confidence in witnessing. Jesus depends on Christians to be salt.
Jesus accepted Peter's testimony that He is God. He demonstrated His diety giving many proofs. Deny self and pick up cross and follow Him. What any church says doesn't matter - the Word of God and conscience is the ultimate authority. Social issues (abortion, homosexuality, promiscuity, war, etc.) in the church. Jesus staked all claims on His resurrection. The Jews are God's chosen people. Armegeddon.
Jesus accepted Peter's testimony that He is God. He demonstrated His diety giving many proofs. Deny self and pick up cross and follow Him. What any church says doesn't matter - the Word of God and conscience is the ultimate authority. Social issues (abortion, homosexuality, promiscuity, war, etc.) in the church. Jesus staked all claims on His resurrection. The Jews are God's chosen people. Armegeddon.
The way each father treats his children is a matter of life and death. Training is the responsibility of the father. Resentment is retaliation against father - the child may even repudiate Christ. Fathers should not be afraid to humble themselved and ask their children's forgivenes for temper. Discipline in love - not spite or tantrum. Kids want fair discipline - not no discipline. The father is the image of Christ in attitude. 39 yrs + 1 week from ordination.
The way each father treats his children is a matter of life and death. Training is the responsibility of the father. Resentment is retaliation against father - the child may even repudiate Christ. Fathers should not be afraid to humble themselved and ask their children's forgivenes for temper. Discipline in love - not spite or tantrum. Kids want fair discipline - not no discipline. The father is the image of Christ in attitude. 39 yrs + 1 week from ordination.
God rejoices to forgive and reinstate the backslider. This may seem not fair. The backslider is lost. The pleasure of sin does not compensate for the loss of Godly joy. Anyone could backslide: "Let him who thinks he standeth take heed lest he fall" Guilt and frustration and misery in "living it up". Holy living is joyous and peaceful. Backsliders live with horrible memories. Backsliders regret. Jealousy is over the backslider is not based in reason - it is insane. Imagine the guilt of knowing that someone else is in Hell because of the example of backsliders. Not hopeless as long as any care remains. 39th anniversary of Hollensen ordination (14th of June) almost 33 years at Emanuel, on the radio since 1943.
God rejoices to forgive and reinstate the backslider. This may seem not fair. The backslider is lost. The pleasure of sin does not compensate for the loss of Godly joy. Anyone could backslide: "Let him who thinks he standeth take heed lest he fall" Guilt and frustration and misery in "living it up". Holy living is joyous and peaceful. Backsliders live with horrible memories. Backsliders regret. Jealousy is over the backslider is not based in reason - it is insane. Imagine the guilt of knowing that someone else is in Hell because of the example of backsliders. Not hopeless as long as any care remains. 39th anniversary of Hollensen ordination (14th of June) almost 33 years at Emanuel, on the radio since 1943.
No truly righteous people exist. Pharisees are those who pretend to be. The best that humans can do is not good enough for God. Satan alternately pushes to despondency and self-righeousness. Absolute righteousness is required. No comparison except with the Law. God only sees the righteousness of Christ. The account of a man who accidentally shot and killed his wife.
No truly righteous people exist. Pharisees are those who pretend to be. The best that humans can do is not good enough for God. Satan alternately pushes to despondency and self-righeousness. Absolute righteousness is required. No comparison except with the Law. God only sees the righteousness of Christ. The account of a man who accidentally shot and killed his wife.
The Holy Spirit calls us to faith. He gave us the Scripture. He is the "Christianizer". Luther's addition to the 3rd article. He calls back the defectors. He gives strength to resist temptation and adversity. Insincere committment grieves the Holy Spirit. Surrender. Calloused hearts. Sin against the Holy Spirit. He calls us to holiness and love (the desire for salvation for all). Joy in holiness. Decay of universities. Communism. Concentration camps. We don't have to see what's coming - the Holy Spirit will guide and keep us
The Holy Spirit calls us to faith. He gave us the Scripture. He is the "Christianizer". Luther's addition to the 3rd article. He calls back the defectors. He gives strength to resist temptation and adversity. Insincere committment grieves the Holy Spirit. Surrender. Calloused hearts. Sin against the Holy Spirit. He calls us to holiness and love (the desire for salvation for all). Joy in holiness. Decay of universities. Communism. Concentration camps. We don't have to see what's coming - the Holy Spirit will guide and keep us
Don't wait for choice where fact is concerned - consider the multiplication table. Faith is not an opinion. Habits. Obedience. Protection. Story of the man who walked along the train tracks. Resistance to temptation. Example of dealing with authority. Love is needed in addition to discipline. Answer to all problems.
Don't wait for choice where fact is concerned - consider the multiplication table. Faith is not an opinion. Habits. Obedience. Protection. Story of the man who walked along the train tracks. Resistance to temptation. Example of dealing with authority. Love is needed in addition to discipline. Answer to all problems.
Jesus is the answer to the 20th century problem of death. Preaching of the Word of God saves - not the flesh. Morality problems. "What would Jesus do?" has no copyright. Happiness in obedience. Heaven is holiness - we can learn. Social virtues owe to the original love of Christ. It is not "the system" that's wrong - it is men. Jesus is the answer. The prodigal son. Destruction of Capernaum predicted by Jesus.
Jesus is the answer to the 20th century problem of death. Preaching of the Word of God saves - not the flesh. Morality problems. "What would Jesus do?" has no copyright. Happiness in obedience. Heaven is holiness - we can learn. Social virtues owe to the original love of Christ. It is not "the system" that's wrong - it is men. Jesus is the answer. The prodigal son. Destruction of Capernaum predicted by Jesus.
Jesus is the savior of Gentiles too. His coming was predicted throughout the Old Testament from Eden. There was always only one plan for salvation. There was no missionary work in the Old Testament. It is God's business what happened to gentile souls before Christ. God must like variety of color. Racial origins. The earthly ministry of Jesus was limited to the Jews, but He is the savior of the entire human race. His is a timeless sacrifice. Apollo 13.
Jesus is the savior of Gentiles too. His coming was predicted throughout the Old Testament from Eden. There was always only one plan for salvation. There was no missionary work in the Old Testament. It is God's business what happened to gentile souls before Christ. God must like variety of color. Racial origins. The earthly ministry of Jesus was limited to the Jews, but He is the savior of the entire human race. His is a timeless sacrifice. Apollo 13.
Fear of death. Heaven. Although the number 144000 is mentioned to represent various contingencies, no man can number the humans in Heaven. Preparations for homecoming. Faith healing. "Deliver us from evil" - prayer for death. Weak faith will not be quenched. Living a day at a time hoping to go home. Heavenly homecoming.
Fear of death. Heaven. Although the number 144000 is mentioned to represent various contingencies, no man can number the humans in Heaven. Preparations for homecoming. Faith healing. "Deliver us from evil" - prayer for death. Weak faith will not be quenched. Living a day at a time hoping to go home. Heavenly homecoming.
Peter needed reinstatement into ministry after denial. Preach Jesus - there are many distractions from prime issue of estrangement from Jesus. Only two voices - Jesus and Satan. Must be fed or conscience dies. Can fall from grace. Sex. Abortion kills from conception. Church is blamed by society. Revisionist history.
Peter needed reinstatement into ministry after denial. Preach Jesus - there are many distractions from prime issue of estrangement from Jesus. Only two voices - Jesus and Satan. Must be fed or conscience dies. Can fall from grace. Sex. Abortion kills from conception. Church is blamed by society. Revisionist history.
Easter Sunday. Why Easter is the promise of resurrection and all hope. The altar is a tomb.
Easter Sunday. Why Easter is the promise of resurrection and all hope. The altar is a tomb.
Good Friday. Hell is being totally separated from the grace of God. Jesus endured this Hell on the cross.
Good Friday. Hell is being totally separated from the grace of God. Jesus endured this Hell on the cross.
Confirmation Sunday. Resistance to temptation. Importance of Catechism. Responsibility of parents.
Confirmation Sunday. Resistance to temptation. Importance of Catechism. Responsibility of parents.
Jesus or ? The right of choice. God loves us with a free will. We are not slaves. Leaning towards the world. The first thing noticed after sin entered the world was nakedness. Proof of original sin. Depravity. Natural resistance to Jesus. Learn holiness to get control over lust. We cannot serve two masters. Permitting lust causes backsliding. Preservation - no satisfaction - indulgence is void. Death is not the end of lust. How close we all are to death.
Jesus or ? The right of choice. God loves us with a free will. We are not slaves. Leaning towards the world. The first thing noticed after sin entered the world was nakedness. Proof of original sin. Depravity. Natural resistance to Jesus. Learn holiness to get control over lust. We cannot serve two masters. Permitting lust causes backsliding. Preservation - no satisfaction - indulgence is void. Death is not the end of lust. How close we all are to death.
Calvary glorifies Jesus. The magnetic pull to the love demonstrated by the sacrifice at Calvary. As long as Calvary is preached, men will be drawn. We can demagnetize ourselves. The death of Jesus showed God's love. New commandment to love as Jesus does. Love saves. Viet Nam story.
Calvary glorifies Jesus. The magnetic pull to the love demonstrated by the sacrifice at Calvary. As long as Calvary is preached, men will be drawn. We can demagnetize ourselves. The death of Jesus showed God's love. New commandment to love as Jesus does. Love saves. Viet Nam story.
Atheists say they have freedom by casting off moral restraint. Atheists are not born - some bitterness is at the root. God says atheists are fools. Agnostics say they don't know and nobody else can. The Creator is able to let us know the truth. The Word of God gives unique revelations than no man could guess - the only relgion with love. The only perfect triune God. Being God makes Jesus the only perfect way to Heaven. God, Jesus, Word, Scripture is truth. Honest repentance - inner peace.
Atheists say they have freedom by casting off moral restraint. Atheists are not born - some bitterness is at the root. God says atheists are fools. Agnostics say they don't know and nobody else can. The Creator is able to let us know the truth. The Word of God gives unique revelations than no man could guess - the only relgion with love. The only perfect triune God. Being God makes Jesus the only perfect way to Heaven. God, Jesus, Word, Scripture is truth. Honest repentance - inner peace.
Seeking of earthly bread is a distraction. Elimination of poverty. Hell is eternal death. Eternal soul never ceases to exist. Poverty gives the opportunity for sharing of earthly bread. Virtue is a matter of tihe soul.
Seeking of earthly bread is a distraction. Elimination of poverty. Hell is eternal death. Eternal soul never ceases to exist. Poverty gives the opportunity for sharing of earthly bread. Virtue is a matter of tihe soul.
Was Jesus diety? Some in church authority deny miracles. Christ's coming was promised in the Garden of Eden. Jesus had no doubt - He testified under oath. There is no place in the pulpit for preachers who deny the deity of Jesus. The substitutional value of Christ. Envy of the high priest - not denial of deity. Jesus is judge at the last day.
Was Jesus diety? Some in church authority deny miracles. Christ's coming was promised in the Garden of Eden. Jesus had no doubt - He testified under oath. There is no place in the pulpit for preachers who deny the deity of Jesus. The substitutional value of Christ. Envy of the high priest - not denial of deity. Jesus is judge at the last day.
Jesus didn't vindicate Himself. Universal sin - none would be saved if not for His patience. Spirit of revenge. Righteous indignation is extremely rare. Willful sin is as much an insult as mocking. Pray for those who snub God. God brings adversity and illness. We are no more deserving of His patience than His worse enemies. This is the time of grace. No miracles of fire during His first coming. Account of a Columbus policeman.
Jesus didn't vindicate Himself. Universal sin - none would be saved if not for His patience. Spirit of revenge. Righteous indignation is extremely rare. Willful sin is as much an insult as mocking. Pray for those who snub God. God brings adversity and illness. We are no more deserving of His patience than His worse enemies. This is the time of grace. No miracles of fire during His first coming. Account of a Columbus policeman.
Don't take joy in what we do - but for what He has done for us. It is a dangerous deception to focus our joy on anything else but what Jesus has done. A miracle-working faith is not the same as a saving faith. Fruit of saving faith. Greatest miracle is that our name is in the Book of Life. Repent daily for our sins. God gave Paul a thorn in the flesh to keep him from joy in what he did. Self righteousness is treacherous and it damns.
Don't take joy in what we do - but for what He has done for us. It is a dangerous deception to focus our joy on anything else but what Jesus has done. A miracle-working faith is not the same as a saving faith. Fruit of saving faith. Greatest miracle is that our name is in the Book of Life. Repent daily for our sins. God gave Paul a thorn in the flesh to keep him from joy in what he did. Self righteousness is treacherous and it damns.
Do we stay awake for Jesus? What kind of companion are we? Sympathy - just be there. Depth of Jesus' suffering for us. Lack of consideration for spirital things. Outreach. Stewardship. Temptation. The inspiration of Scripture. Sleeping in church - preparation for Sunday. Staying out of church is the sure way to spiritual suicide - it is sin against the Holy Spirit.
Do we stay awake for Jesus? What kind of companion are we? Sympathy - just be there. Depth of Jesus' suffering for us. Lack of consideration for spirital things. Outreach. Stewardship. Temptation. The inspiration of Scripture. Sleeping in church - preparation for Sunday. Staying out of church is the sure way to spiritual suicide - it is sin against the Holy Spirit.
Why it was a matter of life and death that Jesus be sacrificed. God's plan is the only way. The justice of God demands atonement for our sinfulness. The Resurrection of Jesus is proof of God's acceptance of His sacrifice. We are immortal until our mission is done. The "little things" are our mission.
Why it was a matter of life and death that Jesus be sacrificed. God's plan is the only way. The justice of God demands atonement for our sinfulness. The Resurrection of Jesus is proof of God's acceptance of His sacrifice. We are immortal until our mission is done. The "little things" are our mission.
Any one could be a hypocrite. Maybe we are playing an act for relatives and friends. Who are you, really? Responsiblity to Communion
Any one could be a hypocrite. Maybe we are playing an act for relatives and friends. Who are you, really? Responsiblity to Communion
God doesn't strike people dead when they blaspheme because He doesn't want to shorten their time of grace. For some, their church membership is just a stepping stone to power - a status symbol. There will be rank in Heaven. Be a doormat. Remember we are not home yet.
God doesn't strike people dead when they blaspheme because He doesn't want to shorten their time of grace. For some, their church membership is just a stepping stone to power - a status symbol. There will be rank in Heaven. Be a doormat. Remember we are not home yet.
Do we know what it means to believe in in Jesus? Knowing and loving Him as a teacher does not count as believing. Jesus wept at Lazarus' death, so it's OK for us to shed sanctified tears. The Catacombs. Moral restraints on freedom
Do we know what it means to believe in in Jesus? Knowing and loving Him as a teacher does not count as believing. Jesus wept at Lazarus' death, so it's OK for us to shed sanctified tears. The Catacombs. Moral restraints on freedom
Sharing the Word of God must be the top priority of the Church. Greatest good news and greatest bad news. The social gosdel is saying "no" to the true gospel. What a meal preparation means to a woman. Pumpkin died. Clashes happen. The Word should go forth that men should know the true gospel. Social issues are important but start at the cross. Mary Ann Roecker.
Sharing the Word of God must be the top priority of the Church. Greatest good news and greatest bad news. The social gosdel is saying "no" to the true gospel. What a meal preparation means to a woman. Pumpkin died. Clashes happen. The Word should go forth that men should know the true gospel. Social issues are important but start at the cross. Mary Ann Roecker.
Transfiguration Sunday. Moses and Elijah were there demonstrating life beyond the grave. They were talking about the death of Jesus - then, as now, the hub anb center of all. Communion shares in His glorified body. Even our bodies will shine in glory.
Transfiguration Sunday. Moses and Elijah were there demonstrating life beyond the grave. They were talking about the death of Jesus - then, as now, the hub anb center of all. Communion shares in His glorified body. Even our bodies will shine in glory.
The promise of the Savior was to all people (Adam and Eve were not descends from Abraham). There is gentile blood in Jesus's ancestory. The Maji were gentiles. No luck and no chance - God never puts a 10-ton load on a ton and a half truck. Adversitity is for our good.
The promise of the Savior was to all people (Adam and Eve were not descends from Abraham). There is gentile blood in Jesus's ancestory. The Maji were gentiles. No luck and no chance - God never puts a 10-ton load on a ton and a half truck. Adversitity is for our good.
Christmas Eve. 4000 years of prophecy and God's intervention leads to Christmas. Able was to be the bloodline of Christ but since Cain killed him, Seth was chosen. Generations of prophecy proving that Jesus is the Christ.
Christmas Eve. 4000 years of prophecy and God's intervention leads to Christmas. Able was to be the bloodline of Christ but since Cain killed him, Seth was chosen. Generations of prophecy proving that Jesus is the Christ.
Committment Sunday. Jesus is mightier than the mightiest human (John the Baptist). The virgin birth is the most miraculous birth - Jesus was born sinless. The purpose of the church is to introduce men to Christ. John the Baptist was the only prophet whose coming was prophesied. Bring forth fruits to prove your faith.
Committment Sunday. Jesus is mightier than the mightiest human (John the Baptist). The virgin birth is the most miraculous birth - Jesus was born sinless. The purpose of the church is to introduce men to Christ. John the Baptist was the only prophet whose coming was prophesied. Bring forth fruits to prove your faith.
The Son of Man is coming back to punish the wicked... those who have played Him for a fool. He will punish those who treat others however they want and get away with it. Rejection of the gospel is a sure sign of it's authenticity. Jesus prophesied that most would be absorbed in the things of the world when He returns. Those who don't hate / don't love / don't need will be rejected. No time for repentance at the Second Coming.
The Son of Man is coming back to punish the wicked... those who have played Him for a fool. He will punish those who treat others however they want and get away with it. Rejection of the gospel is a sure sign of it's authenticity. Jesus prophesied that most would be absorbed in the things of the world when He returns. Those who don't hate / don't love / don't need will be rejected. No time for repentance at the Second Coming.
Our conscience reminds us that we are sinners. The Son of God is worth more than 1000 trillion humans. Jesus brought value to all human life. No mercy without Jesus.
Our conscience reminds us that we are sinners. The Son of God is worth more than 1000 trillion humans. Jesus brought value to all human life. No mercy without Jesus.
Thanksgiving prayer. God revealed Himself as triune. He hears us. The only unfathomable living God. There is no luck or chance above God. Viet Nam. The city dump. God understands our groans. When God doesn't give us what we asked, it was to give us something better. The blessing of adversity. We are never alone - God is always with us. The only God that loves. He gives us faith. God is trustworthy.
Thanksgiving prayer. God revealed Himself as triune. He hears us. The only unfathomable living God. There is no luck or chance above God. Viet Nam. The city dump. God understands our groans. When God doesn't give us what we asked, it was to give us something better. The blessing of adversity. We are never alone - God is always with us. The only God that loves. He gives us faith. God is trustworthy.
Hope for the dead because of Christ died & arose. The soul of man is immortal. Gladness because the dead have passed through the first judgement. The soul & body are not one entity. Grief is a blessing. Self pity over loneliness at the passing of loved ones is OK. Jesus wept. No bitternes towards God. Dead will be raised first. The Rapture. The cemetary is a sleeping place for the body but the soul is with Jesus immediately.
Hope for the dead because of Christ died & arose. The soul of man is immortal. Gladness because the dead have passed through the first judgement. The soul & body are not one entity. Grief is a blessing. Self pity over loneliness at the passing of loved ones is OK. Jesus wept. No bitternes towards God. Dead will be raised first. The Rapture. The cemetary is a sleeping place for the body but the soul is with Jesus immediately.
Scoffers in the last days claim that God has never broken "sameness barriers". The Creator can and does break these barriers. The flood is a reminder that He has. Time barrier - after 2000 years, some say He would have come if He were going to. Calvary and the Resurrection broke the sameness barrier. He says He will destroy the earth with fire in a twinkling of an eye - no time to prepare.
Scoffers in the last days claim that God has never broken "sameness barriers". The Creator can and does break these barriers. The flood is a reminder that He has. Time barrier - after 2000 years, some say He would have come if He were going to. Calvary and the Resurrection broke the sameness barrier. He says He will destroy the earth with fire in a twinkling of an eye - no time to prepare.
Citizenship in Heaven is so wonderful that it is worth the suffering and death of the Son of God. The moment of our death or the return of Christ are the same as far as our soul is concerned. There is no place of temporary punishment. Holy Communion brings assurance of forgiveness. Satan is bound and can't take us. Jesus is in control. Safe journey through life, even though difficult. No temptation can be too strong. Nominal Christians, absorbed in tne things of this world. Scoffers cease when the bottom drops out - then they know they need Jesus too. Promise of resurrection.
Citizenship in Heaven is so wonderful that it is worth the suffering and death of the Son of God. The moment of our death or the return of Christ are the same as far as our soul is concerned. There is no place of temporary punishment. Holy Communion brings assurance of forgiveness. Satan is bound and can't take us. Jesus is in control. Safe journey through life, even though difficult. No temptation can be too strong. Nominal Christians, absorbed in tne things of this world. Scoffers cease when the bottom drops out - then they know they need Jesus too. Promise of resurrection.
How can we stand faultless? A constant flow of forgiveness for sins of ignorance and weakness. Like standing under Niagara Falls. Deliberate persistent sin. Power to quit. There is no excuse for deliberate sin unless repented. 32nd anniversary of Hollensen's installation.
How can we stand faultless? A constant flow of forgiveness for sins of ignorance and weakness. Like standing under Niagara Falls. Deliberate persistent sin. Power to quit. There is no excuse for deliberate sin unless repented. 32nd anniversary of Hollensen's installation.
If it is not our aim to be perfect, we are actually resisting the Holy Spirit. The danger of deliberate sin. Failure to strive for perfection causes confusion about absolutes (sitational ethics). Sin deludes us into thinking that we are saved when we are not. No haggling over what is right. When we lose love for God, we have lost our salvation. We can be able to thank God in any adversity.
If it is not our aim to be perfect, we are actually resisting the Holy Spirit. The danger of deliberate sin. Failure to strive for perfection causes confusion about absolutes (sitational ethics). Sin deludes us into thinking that we are saved when we are not. No haggling over what is right. When we lose love for God, we have lost our salvation. We can be able to thank God in any adversity.
The Holy Spirit is the only one who could bring us to repentance, He is the only one who can keep us. Mankind is steeped in depravity. Natural resistence to admitting to our sinfulness. The Holy Spirit will give strength. We are so depraved that we think that the only joy is in sin, but true joy is only in holiness.
The Holy Spirit is the only one who could bring us to repentance, He is the only one who can keep us. Mankind is steeped in depravity. Natural resistence to admitting to our sinfulness. The Holy Spirit will give strength. We are so depraved that we think that the only joy is in sin, but true joy is only in holiness.
Salvation is only in the New Testament - not the Law. Faithful minister teach Calvary not Sinai. Law is proof of our need for the Messiah. Self-salvation through obedience appeals to ego and is popular. Degrees of damnation. The law is meant for the hearer. Peace with God. How Sinai is useful after salvation through Calvary. Sharing the true gospel. Heaven is just one word away: "Jesus"
Salvation is only in the New Testament - not the Law. Faithful minister teach Calvary not Sinai. Law is proof of our need for the Messiah. Self-salvation through obedience appeals to ego and is popular. Degrees of damnation. The law is meant for the hearer. Peace with God. How Sinai is useful after salvation through Calvary. Sharing the true gospel. Heaven is just one word away: "Jesus"
The Resurrection is the greatest miracle God performed. It is absolute proor that Jesus is the Messiah. It is God's receipt for the payment made at Calvary. Paid in full. Proof that death is defeated. The meaning of the altar and cross in sanctuary.
The Resurrection is the greatest miracle God performed. It is absolute proor that Jesus is the Messiah. It is God's receipt for the payment made at Calvary. Paid in full. Proof that death is defeated. The meaning of the altar and cross in sanctuary.
Confirmation Sunday. Infant baptism. Misery comes from a guilty conscience. Jesus was kind to animals. Explanation of the Ten Commandments. Hollensen's 34th class (also his last), starting in 1938. Total of 1116 confirmands.
Confirmation Sunday. Infant baptism. Misery comes from a guilty conscience. Jesus was kind to animals. Explanation of the Ten Commandments. Hollensen's 34th class (also his last), starting in 1938. Total of 1116 confirmands.
Anniversary Sunday for ELC - 96 years. There is no greater joy than baptism. We are not products of chance. God is the reason for life. God's presence in marriage. Warning that 3 sundays missed church attendance may be spiritual suicide. Self gratification is NOT love. Communion is not for angels. We don't want our departed ones back - heavenly homesickness.
Anniversary Sunday for ELC - 96 years. There is no greater joy than baptism. We are not products of chance. God is the reason for life. God's presence in marriage. Warning that 3 sundays missed church attendance may be spiritual suicide. Self gratification is NOT love. Communion is not for angels. We don't want our departed ones back - heavenly homesickness.
Baccalaureate Sunday. What full committment means. The Bible tells of the only God who offers love. Don't be half-baked. Hollensen's qualified testimony
Baccalaureate Sunday. What full committment means. The Bible tells of the only God who offers love. Don't be half-baked. Hollensen's qualified testimony
No mattter how good our deeds, they stink to God if we don't have Jesus as saviour. Jesus makes us acceptable. Jesus gives us faith, love and discipline. Pray to be pruned - it is not punishment!
No mattter how good our deeds, they stink to God if we don't have Jesus as saviour. Jesus makes us acceptable. Jesus gives us faith, love and discipline. Pray to be pruned - it is not punishment!
John the Baptist testisied that Jeeus is the Preexistent One. Sin and salvation were planned before creation. The Old Testament records visits of Jesus, where His title is "The Angel of The Lord". Why do we hate the poor?
John the Baptist testisied that Jeeus is the Preexistent One. Sin and salvation were planned before creation. The Old Testament records visits of Jesus, where His title is "The Angel of The Lord". Why do we hate the poor?
True repentence. There is a faith that damns. Continued deliberate sin is a dead faith and damns. Jesus spews this kind of faith. Faith in head (and not in heart) is deceptive. When Christ rules the heart, no more deliberate sin is possible. Holy living is a matter of life and death. Unrepentant faith is worthless. Simply being sorry is not repentance. God will not be fooled. At the last day He will say "Depart from me". Not eveyone who says "Lord, Lord" will be saved. Dishonest faith damns. Children need church.
True repentence. There is a faith that damns. Continued deliberate sin is a dead faith and damns. Jesus spews this kind of faith. Faith in head (and not in heart) is deceptive. When Christ rules the heart, no more deliberate sin is possible. Holy living is a matter of life and death. Unrepentant faith is worthless. Simply being sorry is not repentance. God will not be fooled. At the last day He will say "Depart from me". Not eveyone who says "Lord, Lord" will be saved. Dishonest faith damns. Children need church.
Being the Lord of the Sabbath means that Jesus is the Creator of the universe. Jesus is the originator of the sabbath. Sustainer of our lives. He still controls the universe. We should believe and not worry, to do otherwise is sin. He defends us - no fear is justified. Lord of our salvation - fulfillment of sabbath. No more sacrifice. Mercy is always acceptable. Rending of the veil of the Holy of Holies. Jews can no longer sacrifice. The new testament Lords Day.
Being the Lord of the Sabbath means that Jesus is the Creator of the universe. Jesus is the originator of the sabbath. Sustainer of our lives. He still controls the universe. We should believe and not worry, to do otherwise is sin. He defends us - no fear is justified. Lord of our salvation - fulfillment of sabbath. No more sacrifice. Mercy is always acceptable. Rending of the veil of the Holy of Holies. Jews can no longer sacrifice. The new testament Lords Day.
Mother's Day. The work of the Holy Spirit. The importance of infant baptism. Definition of absolute standards. What to do when the role of wife conflicts with the role of mother. Need for the church. Divorce.
Mother's Day. The work of the Holy Spirit. The importance of infant baptism. Definition of absolute standards. What to do when the role of wife conflicts with the role of mother. Need for the church. Divorce.
Jesus knows us intimately. Our thoughts and desires lay open before God. Church is for people who are ashamed.
Jesus knows us intimately. Our thoughts and desires lay open before God. Church is for people who are ashamed.
Willful disbelief is the gravest sin. Testimony is more trustworthy than sight. If Jesus made personal appearances today, they would not answer the issue of His death. The size of church today proves the Holy Spirit works through the testimony. If personal appearances were necessary, He would have done it. Unbelief is inexcusible. Thomas's confession "My Lord and my God". Thomas became the missionary to India, and his life ended in martyrdom
Willful disbelief is the gravest sin. Testimony is more trustworthy than sight. If Jesus made personal appearances today, they would not answer the issue of His death. The size of church today proves the Holy Spirit works through the testimony. If personal appearances were necessary, He would have done it. Unbelief is inexcusible. Thomas's confession "My Lord and my God". Thomas became the missionary to India, and his life ended in martyrdom
Easter is the most important event in Christian history. The resurrection is absolute proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God in the Garden of Eden. Easter is THE proof of God's acceptance of the sacrifice of Christ. Our duty in life is to be our brouther's keeper. Every problem in our world would be fixed if the Church would fulfill its role of being our brother's keeper - concerned for his eternal soul. The grave is the way of all flesh. Easter is the answer to the grave.
Easter is the most important event in Christian history. The resurrection is absolute proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God in the Garden of Eden. Easter is THE proof of God's acceptance of the sacrifice of Christ. Our duty in life is to be our brouther's keeper. Every problem in our world would be fixed if the Church would fulfill its role of being our brother's keeper - concerned for his eternal soul. The grave is the way of all flesh. Easter is the answer to the grave.
Jesus is the Eternal one / Jesus had no sin. And no man has everdisproved this / the Scriptures are the infallible Word of God / the miracles can't be disproved - they substantiated His authority / Christ is no better than the Word that reveals Him / no man can disprove that Jesus is the Christ / the importance of the parish ministry
Jesus is the Eternal one / Jesus had no sin. And no man has everdisproved this / the Scriptures are the infallible Word of God / the miracles can't be disproved - they substantiated His authority / Christ is no better than the Word that reveals Him / no man can disprove that Jesus is the Christ / the importance of the parish ministry
Why it was so important that Jesus didn't accept an immediate kingdom. Utopia is not enough - man does not live by bread alone. What it would be like if Jesus would have been a king without a cross.
Why it was so important that Jesus didn't accept an immediate kingdom. Utopia is not enough - man does not live by bread alone. What it would be like if Jesus would have been a king without a cross.
Why we can't save ourselves. Christ is the only hope for eternal happiness. An explanation of the purpose for the Great Commission. Why the radio ministry is important.
Why we can't save ourselves. Christ is the only hope for eternal happiness. An explanation of the purpose for the Great Commission. Why the radio ministry is important.
Preparation for Christmas. Signs of the Second Coming. Meaning of the 'X' in 'Xmas'. Being "home for Christmas"
Preparation for Christmas. Signs of the Second Coming. Meaning of the 'X' in 'Xmas'. Being "home for Christmas"
450th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. God only asks that we put our trust in Jesus in order to be saved.
450th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. God only asks that we put our trust in Jesus in order to be saved.
God completely owns those who belong to Him. God has given us life and made us unique. God brings us to salvation. God provides everything in our lives. God never puts a 10-ton load on a ton-and-a-half truck. Hollensen explains his title and ministry. Our Owner has called us.
God completely owns those who belong to Him. God has given us life and made us unique. God brings us to salvation. God provides everything in our lives. God never puts a 10-ton load on a ton-and-a-half truck. Hollensen explains his title and ministry. Our Owner has called us.
God determines the destiny of the future of your nation. He can will its existance or destruction. The God of Scripture is the only God. No other god has ever spoken, no man has ever fathomed the God of Scripture. No god constructed by the human mind has love. God controls history. Communism was spawned in Hell.
God determines the destiny of the future of your nation. He can will its existance or destruction. The God of Scripture is the only God. No other god has ever spoken, no man has ever fathomed the God of Scripture. No god constructed by the human mind has love. God controls history. Communism was spawned in Hell.
Jesus is the man on the throne of God who rules over Heaven and Earth. Conversion is the act of God. The cross is a reminder that God saves us. Everyone will confess that Jesus is God - whether friend or foe. No power of Satan or this world can separate us from Jesus against our will. The Church is the apple of Jesus' eye. The need for concern about the spiritual and physical welfare by the Church.
Jesus is the man on the throne of God who rules over Heaven and Earth. Conversion is the act of God. The cross is a reminder that God saves us. Everyone will confess that Jesus is God - whether friend or foe. No power of Satan or this world can separate us from Jesus against our will. The Church is the apple of Jesus' eye. The need for concern about the spiritual and physical welfare by the Church.
The stupidity of failing to repent. Temporary joy in earthy pleasures; but ultimately result in the hell of craving. Sexual immorality. Animals are predictable while humans are not. Intellect does not rule our behavior. The joy of the prodigal who returns.
The stupidity of failing to repent. Temporary joy in earthy pleasures; but ultimately result in the hell of craving. Sexual immorality. Animals are predictable while humans are not. Intellect does not rule our behavior. The joy of the prodigal who returns.
How Ezekial's call is like that of the modern preacher. Delivering the Word to those who scoff. The frustrations and joy of the ministry.
How Ezekial's call is like that of the modern preacher. Delivering the Word to those who scoff. The frustrations and joy of the ministry.
The greatest problem today - a growing lawlessness and immorality of youth. Infant baptism. Priorities in the Christian home. Free will. Training of the conscience.
The greatest problem today - a growing lawlessness and immorality of youth. Infant baptism. Priorities in the Christian home. Free will. Training of the conscience.
Jesus is more than the King of the Jews. Prophecy never excluded gentiles. Jesus has a gentile prostitute and a Moabite in His blood line.
Jesus is more than the King of the Jews. Prophecy never excluded gentiles. Jesus has a gentile prostitute and a Moabite in His blood line.
Unusual circumstances of a life are not accidental. God is very much involved in our lives - when and where we are born, leading us to know Jesus. Importance of remembering God's guidance. We don't realize the potential for evil that lurks in us. The distinction between true love and sex.
Unusual circumstances of a life are not accidental. God is very much involved in our lives - when and where we are born, leading us to know Jesus. Importance of remembering God's guidance. We don't realize the potential for evil that lurks in us. The distinction between true love and sex.
Teaching and preaching is principal for the embassador of Christ - not to entertain but to bring conviction of sin. Advice for parents of obstinate children. Explanation of how Rev. Martin E. Hollensen prepares his sermons.
Teaching and preaching is principal for the embassador of Christ - not to entertain but to bring conviction of sin. Advice for parents of obstinate children. Explanation of how Rev. Martin E. Hollensen prepares his sermons.
The blessing of sickness. Salvation is the truly perfect gift - it cannot be improved upon. God could not have paid a greater price. Even the creation of the universe is not as great a miracle as the raising of Jesus from the dead. We are to have a holy fear - the dread of losing our salvation - and a love for everyone else so that we want them to be saved. "Once saved, always saved" is not scriptural... we can fall from grace.
The blessing of sickness. Salvation is the truly perfect gift - it cannot be improved upon. God could not have paid a greater price. Even the creation of the universe is not as great a miracle as the raising of Jesus from the dead. We are to have a holy fear - the dread of losing our salvation - and a love for everyone else so that we want them to be saved. "Once saved, always saved" is not scriptural... we can fall from grace.
If Christ had not come: no man would know his true spiritual condition, there would be no Scripture, there would be no deliverance from eternal death, eternal peace. There would also be no byproducts, such as: freedom, mercy (hospitals), human rights, equality, hope, true love
If Christ had not come: no man would know his true spiritual condition, there would be no Scripture, there would be no deliverance from eternal death, eternal peace. There would also be no byproducts, such as: freedom, mercy (hospitals), human rights, equality, hope, true love
For citizens of Heaven, adversity is a loving act of God. Worldliness->adversity->despondency->repentence Suicide is the ultimate rebellion - the rufusal to repent - and is not forgivable. In softening the true message of Chrisitanity (the cross), the ecumenical movement has excised the most important thing. It is possible to love Christ (the Teacher) without being saved. We're only passing through. Incurable illness makes us homesick.
For citizens of Heaven, adversity is a loving act of God. Worldliness->adversity->despondency->repentence Suicide is the ultimate rebellion - the rufusal to repent - and is not forgivable. In softening the true message of Chrisitanity (the cross), the ecumenical movement has excised the most important thing. It is possible to love Christ (the Teacher) without being saved. We're only passing through. Incurable illness makes us homesick.
The Bible makes a distinction between the sons of God, and all of the rest of the human race
The Bible makes a distinction between the sons of God, and all of the rest of the human race
What happens to a nation is not mere circumstance. God exalts and God abases. Separation of church and state. The United States.
What happens to a nation is not mere circumstance. God exalts and God abases. Separation of church and state. The United States.
Fathers' Day - tremendous message about the need for men in the Church. Rev. Hollensen also shares some personal memories of his own father.
Fathers' Day - tremendous message about the need for men in the Church. Rev. Hollensen also shares some personal memories of his own father.
Our faith is shown by how we forgive. Christians are to walk according to the steps of Jesus, suffering without bitterness or resentment. Why the world hates us. Judgement is not revenge!
Our faith is shown by how we forgive. Christians are to walk according to the steps of Jesus, suffering without bitterness or resentment. Why the world hates us. Judgement is not revenge!
Those who try to be good in order to get to Heaven are lost, no matter how sincere they are. There is only one way to Heaven. No salvation for those whose religion is to be perfect - instead, it condemns them to Hell.
Those who try to be good in order to get to Heaven are lost, no matter how sincere they are. There is only one way to Heaven. No salvation for those whose religion is to be perfect - instead, it condemns them to Hell.
True forgiveness... Christianity requires that we stifle a desire for revenge by doing a good thing in return for evil.
True forgiveness... Christianity requires that we stifle a desire for revenge by doing a good thing in return for evil.
Love covers a multitude of sins. Reflections on the ministry of Rev. and Mrs. Hollensen.
There will be no time to repent at the Second Coming. No immediate signals. The time of Christ's return is a closely guarded secret. False prophets. Repent now - now is shorter. If our time of death is known, we would harden our hearts. The door will shut forever. No millenial age.
Love covers a multitude of sins. Reflections on the ministry of Rev. and Mrs. Hollensen.
There will be no time to repent at the Second Coming. No immediate signals. The time of Christ's return is a closely guarded secret. False prophets. Repent now - now is shorter. If our time of death is known, we would harden our hearts. The door will shut forever. No millenial age.
We should be "Jesus salesman". Christian tact - don't be a "nut". The joy of a good conscience. Self-centered living brings no enduring joy. Give up liberties for the sake of others. Debatable things may need to be given up so as not to offend. The story of the 6-piece pie. The man who walked between train tracks.
We should be "Jesus salesman". Christian tact - don't be a "nut". The joy of a good conscience. Self-centered living brings no enduring joy. Give up liberties for the sake of others. Debatable things may need to be given up so as not to offend. The story of the 6-piece pie. The man who walked between train tracks.
Illness. Have memory of prior healings. Use medicine. Prayer always heals or else God brings greater blessings. Sin must be confessed and forgiven. Pain in illness is a taste of Hell. When "no" is the answer - accepted without grumbling - it has influence on the rebellious. Fatal illness.
Illness. Have memory of prior healings. Use medicine. Prayer always heals or else God brings greater blessings. Sin must be confessed and forgiven. Pain in illness is a taste of Hell. When "no" is the answer - accepted without grumbling - it has influence on the rebellious. Fatal illness.
Dead faith is evidence that no true repentence has happened. Sorrow is not repentence. No repentence may bring a delusion of forgiveness. True repentence desires deliverance from the power of sin. Christians can't be perfect, but can reject sin. Faith without works is the same kind of faith as Satan - only as far as the head. Show mercy.
Dead faith is evidence that no true repentence has happened. Sorrow is not repentence. No repentence may bring a delusion of forgiveness. True repentence desires deliverance from the power of sin. Christians can't be perfect, but can reject sin. Faith without works is the same kind of faith as Satan - only as far as the head. Show mercy.
Nothing can separate us from God. Close the door on yesterday. The certainty of salvation. God overrules evil for our good. Don't worry about tomorrow. Weak faith. The only way to lose salvation is to turn one's back on Jesus.
Nothing can separate us from God. Close the door on yesterday. The certainty of salvation. God overrules evil for our good. Don't worry about tomorrow. Weak faith. The only way to lose salvation is to turn one's back on Jesus.
The purpose of the Law. The Church needs to preach Jesus - not be a welfare agency. Spiritually intoxicated with self-righteousness. God doesn't have a cold shoulder.
The purpose of the Law. The Church needs to preach Jesus - not be a welfare agency. Spiritually intoxicated with self-righteousness. God doesn't have a cold shoulder.
Earnestly search the scripture for the truth of Jesus. Love for worship. Resistance to temptation. Forego Christian liberties for the benefit of others. Forgiving spirit. Quality of work. No gossip. Kindness. No cynicism. Acceptance of God's will in adversity. More Christ-like. David Livingston. Hollensen's personal examples.
Earnestly search the scripture for the truth of Jesus. Love for worship. Resistance to temptation. Forego Christian liberties for the benefit of others. Forgiving spirit. Quality of work. No gossip. Kindness. No cynicism. Acceptance of God's will in adversity. More Christ-like. David Livingston. Hollensen's personal examples.
We should be glad for the revelation of Trinity. God understands our groans. There is no bad luck. A brief history of Emanuel congregation. Memories of former pastors. Hollensen's call. The Sacraments.
We should be glad for the revelation of Trinity. God understands our groans. There is no bad luck. A brief history of Emanuel congregation. Memories of former pastors. Hollensen's call. The Sacraments.
The cost of discipleship is absolute surrender of will. Repentance must be genuine. Selective repentance is a sham.
The cost of discipleship is absolute surrender of will. Repentance must be genuine. Selective repentance is a sham.
Jesus is going to judge every human. Atheists hope that there is no resurrection. Two judgements.
Jesus is going to judge every human. Atheists hope that there is no resurrection. Two judgements.
Foreign missions are paramount. Chinese translation of the Bible. By-products of missions. Humanitarian values came from Christ. The need to show Christian love. When the Gospel is preached to all nations, then Jesus will return. The account of the Indianapolis door-to-door salesman's grave service.
Foreign missions are paramount. Chinese translation of the Bible. By-products of missions. Humanitarian values came from Christ. The need to show Christian love. When the Gospel is preached to all nations, then Jesus will return. The account of the Indianapolis door-to-door salesman's grave service.
Remember to thank and praise God in our midnights. We each have custom made midnights, because God has perfect wisdom. Midnights are to refine us. If there is song, there won't be mumurs or bitterness. Got to see Heaven through a tear. Midnights are not punishments. Midights teach us how to be merciful. The song of Helen Keller.
Remember to thank and praise God in our midnights. We each have custom made midnights, because God has perfect wisdom. Midnights are to refine us. If there is song, there won't be mumurs or bitterness. Got to see Heaven through a tear. Midnights are not punishments. Midights teach us how to be merciful. The song of Helen Keller.
Be Christ's salesman. Christians must be "butt-in-skis" If a neighbor's house was on fire, there would be no hesitation to butt in. Christians have no dread of death.
Be Christ's salesman. Christians must be "butt-in-skis" If a neighbor's house was on fire, there would be no hesitation to butt in. Christians have no dread of death.
The main purpose of the Law is to bring conviction of sin. The account of Maizy, the prostitute.
The main purpose of the Law is to bring conviction of sin. The account of Maizy, the prostitute.
Problems of society are just symptoms of the need for Jesus. The ground before the cross is level. Cynicism. Perseverance in prayer. Only the Church will survive - this is not promised to any government.
Problems of society are just symptoms of the need for Jesus. The ground before the cross is level. Cynicism. Perseverance in prayer. Only the Church will survive - this is not promised to any government.