Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 (The Scripture Reading was 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, which would be good to read for context) Delivered on March 16, 2025, at the morning worship service of Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA Message delivered by: Pastor Richard Stetler This sermon was delivered in preparation for the serving of the Lord's Supper;... Continue Reading →
Sermon Video: Darkness Runs from the Light
Message drawn from: John 3:18-21 Delivered by: Richard Stetler, pastor, Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA on March 9, 2025 Those who do not believe in the name of the only Begotten Son of God, Jesus, are condemned ALREADY - watch to learn why. Unbelievers will also run from the truth to hide in the darkness... Continue Reading →
The Lord’s Justice Wins!
“. . . But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.” (Psalm 146:9c) *** This is the thirteenth in a series of devotionals from Psalm 146 - Published in the Hartley Sentinel Newpaper on February 27, 2025. So far, in the series of articles from Psalm 146, we have looked at 8 reasons... Continue Reading →
Sermon Video: Looking to Jesus: God’s Remedy to Sin’s Deadly Poison
Message from John 3:14-17 NOTE: The audio at the beginning is choppy; hang in there it does get better, and the substance of the message is pretty good sound quality. Preacher: Rev. Richard Stetler Delivered on March 2, 2025, at the morning worship service of Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA Jesus is the only remedy... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Jesus’ Divine Authority
It has been a while since I have been able to upload a sermon - the audio wasn't working so I went back to my old audio microphone system from Radio Shack - it's working now - Praise the Lord! The message linked below is drawn from John 3:9-13. Preached on February 23, 2025, at... Continue Reading →
Who are the Nephilim? and Where did They Come From? (A Salvation Issue)
To download the PDF of this post, click HERE (18 pages - you might want to print it out using both sides of the paper - "long Edge") If you would like a copy of this post in booklet form to give to others (distribute freely), please contact Rev. Stetler by mail at: 320 2nd... Continue Reading →
Ministry Update: 2024 Summary; also, 2025 Plans & Schedule
I first need to ask for your forgiveness in getting this update out so late. Much is being done in the ministry and the time seems to be getting away from me, or I’m just moving a little slower than in the past; not sure which it is – probably a little of both. Nonetheless,... Continue Reading →
The Lord, Our Help*
“The LORD . . . relieves the fatherless and widow . . .” (Psalm 146:9b) * This is the twelfth in a series of devotionals from Psalm 146. As we continue our consideration of the reasons that we are to put our trust and hope in the Lord God of Jacob, we will look at... Continue Reading →
A New Year: A New Heart
The following article was published in the Hartley Sentinel on December 26, 2024 (I pray it will be an encouragement and blessing to you as we begin the year, 2025): “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart... Continue Reading →
The Calling of the Body of Christ – Ephesians 4:11-16
The apostle Paul exhorts ("beseech") all believers in Christ to "walk worthy of the vocation (calling) wherewith ye are called." In this message we will consider in part what that "vocation" or calling is, as we consider Ephesians 4:11-16. Click on the link below to watch the video or you can read the sermon script... Continue Reading →
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