We began with a lot of uncertainty at the beginning of the year and by the grace of God much as been done to clear up that uncertainty. We now have definitive dates on our training seminar, the Gospel in the Park evangelism events and the fall conference. Click HERE for our REVISED 2025 schedule... Continue Reading →
Gospel in the Park – “Real Hope in Jesus Christ”
We held our first Gospel in the Park for 20225 on May 31st. Though the turnout was small there was great gospel singing and the gospel message by Rev. Richard Stetler was well received. The Gospel singing led by Pastor Elijah Anderson, Assoc. pastor, Cornerstone URC, Sanborn, IA. The recording of the singing and the... Continue Reading →
Video Sermon: The Last shall be First, the First Last
Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-1: Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:16-20:16 Delivered by Pastor Richard Stetler, Resurrection Hope Congregation, on June 1, 2025 What does it mean when Jesus said, "The last shall be first and the first last"? We find the explanation in the parable He told concerning the landowner and the laborers. The context helps us... Continue Reading →
Lost Sheep: Not to be Despised
Sermon Text: Matthew 18:10-14 (Scripture reading: Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:1-26; Matthew 18:1-14) Delivered by: Pastor Richard Stetler, Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA - May 25, 2025 In this message we will address the issue of how we are treat those who stray from the Faith and those sheep who yet come into the fold, into... Continue Reading →
The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
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 →
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