Sermons on Events On Pentecost:

Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Length Times Width Times Height Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 26, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 17

July 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 3:14-21 Length Times Width Times Height Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In a recent daily devotional by Henri Nouwen, he reflected on intercessory prayer. When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Your Light Reflect Christ Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 16, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 15, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Let Your Life Reflect Christ Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Nestled in the mountains a little to the west of Oslo, Norway lies the city of Rjukan. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Whole Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 23, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 21

August 22, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 6:10-21 The Whole Armor of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul concludes his letter to the Christians in Ephesus with his parting wishes for them. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Surprised By Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

Sept. 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 7:24-37 Surprised by Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s an old saying: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” In order for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 13, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24

September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Emerging Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 16, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 11

June 13, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 4:26-34 The Emerging Kingdom of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 24

September 11, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 15:1-10 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Several years ago, the owner of a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 went to claim his winnings. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Through Adversity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Stepping Over The Line

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 11, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 15

July 10, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 10:25-37 Stepping over the Line Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Ole worked as a bank teller. One afternoon a couple of robbers entered the bank, brandishing guns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Guest Becomes The Host

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 8, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 19

August 7, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 12:32-40 From Fear to Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Storms Brewing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 15, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20

August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Repairer Of The Breach

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 22, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 21

August 21, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 13:10-17; Isaiah 58:9b-14 Repairer of the Breach Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In chapter 58, the prophet Isaiah is speaking to a people newly returned to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran