Category Archives: sermon

Grace

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Deanna Kohlhofer

I shared a post from The Colson center the other day. It was about the Equality Act and what it will mean for Christians. It wasn’t meant as an attack against anyone – just a safeguard for those who share … Continue reading →

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Continued Grace

Posted on September 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Normally, Sunday means a devotional, sermon or sermonette. But this Sunday — today — marks the 12th anniversary of my wife Karen’s death, a day that impacted myself, my family, and everyone who knew her well beyond her years. She … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Luke

Posted on September 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This morning’s offering at Howland (ME) United Methodist Chruch. Blessed are you, Sovereign God, Creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded the earth in the beginning and the heavens are the work of Your hands. … Continue reading →

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Pleasing the Father

Posted on January 10, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Thought I would share my words from the pulpit at West Fayette Presbyterian Church this morning. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ … … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like …

Posted on January 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Just sharing my thoughts from the pulpit today. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ … Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From The Father

Posted on September 20, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

There is a school of thought that says the devil doesn’t like it when you work for the Lord. He tries his best to sidetrack you … to change the message … to divert your attention. Well, he went into … Continue reading →

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Trinity Sunday

Posted on June 1, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Sunday, our pastor offered a challenge. I’m going to extend it here. Sunday was Trinity Sunday. Most Christians are Trinitarians — believers in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit — or at least they say they are. The reality … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Story

Posted on May 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I walked into church last Sunday and spotted Pastor Steve and his wife up near the podium. I immediately went up there to welcome them back after two weeks of subbing in the pulpit. I gave Karen a big hug … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on May 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As I stated, I was in the pulpit today while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of my mouth and … Continue reading →

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What Mary saw …

Posted on May 10, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As I stated, I was in the pulpit Sunday and next week while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of … Continue reading →

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