Sermon Text: Matthew 21:33-44 (Scripture reading: Psalm 118:1-29) Delivered by Pastor Richard Stetler Resurrection Hope Congregation on May 18, 2025 The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen is a reminder to all who reject Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone - the consequence had/have eternal implications - and they ain't good. Is your life like that of... Continue Reading →
Video Sermon: The Parable of the Two Sons – Matthew 21:28-32
Delivered by Pastor Richard Stetler on May 11, 2025 at Resurrection Hope Congregation Note: Due to an interruption during the message, I had to make an edit about 18 minutes into the video. Hopefully, it will not be a huge distraction. The message itself remains unchanged. Two sons; one is disobedient to his father but... Continue Reading →
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure & Pearl of Great Price – What’s it Worth to You?
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:44-46 (Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:1-35 Delivered on May 4, 2025 by Rev. Richard Stetler at Resurrection Hope Congregation The message considers two questions: 1) What is the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price? 2) What is Jesus teaching us about the two men sell everything to purchase the hidden treasure... Continue Reading →
Sermon Video: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-52 Delivered by: Pastor Richard Stetler, Resurrection Hope Congregation on April 27, 2025 This parable along with the parable of the fish net teach us how we are to handle tares in the midst of a local gathering of believers. It will also bring comfort to the those who are... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ – the Only Rock
“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:2 KJV) In this prayer of Hannah that is recorded in God’s word, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, she declares the truth that there is no other “rock” like our... Continue Reading →
The Resurrection of Jesus – Many Infallible Proofs
Scripture texts: Various Texts (Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26 Acts 1:1-3) Preacher: Richard Stetler, pastor at Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA on April 20, 2025 There are many people who question the resurrection of Jesus Christ; that He rose from the dead 3 days after His death on the cross and being laid in a... Continue Reading →
The Fruitful Life in Jesus Christ
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18- 13; Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-23 Message Delivered by Pastor Richard Stetler at Resurrection Hope Congregation on April 13, 2025 How do people respond to the gospel message of the Gospel? In a message that He delivered to the multitude in the form of a parable Jesus them and us also... Continue Reading →
Why Jesus Must Increase
Sermon Text: John 3:31-36; Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42:1-25 Preacher: Pastor Richard Stetler, Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA Date Preached: April 6, 2025 We are told that we must decrease, and Jesus must increase (John 3:30). In this sermon we will learn why Jesus must increase from John the Baptizer's response to his disciple. John had... Continue Reading →
We Must Decrease
Message from John 3:27-30 Delivered on March 30, 2025 at Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA Preacher: Pastor Richard Stetler It is impossible to lift up Jesus in our lives if we constantly lifting ourselves up. We need to decrease. What does it mean that we must decrease? In this message we learn from John the... Continue Reading →
Jesus Must Increase – Part 1
Sermon Text: John 3:22-26 Scripture Reading: John 3:22-36 Delivered on March 23, 2025 Preacher: Pastor Richard Stetler, Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA Summary: We can learn much from John the Baptizer. His humility is noted as an example for us to follow. John responds to a complaint by his disciples that sought to lift John... Continue Reading →
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