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  • Sacred Peace Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Dec 10, 2007
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    For the second Sunday of Advent, we look to what Jesus has to say about peace.

    8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they [the shepherds] were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

  • Sunday's Here! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2016
     | 7,035 views

    While Friday was the day of crucifixion, Sunday is the key piece to the story. Jesus' resurrection occurs on the first day of the week and makes all the difference. If there was no resurrection, none of this would matter.

    1. Sunday’s Comin’ -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn94B3GHcjY 2. Sunday is here! It is the Son’s Day! 3. Justin Martyr’s (ca 130-165 AD) Description of early NT worship – “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together ...read more

  • Forever? Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2020
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     | 2,416 views

    The promise means He will not only be of divine estate, Son of the Lord God, but also attain the throne of David, his ancestor. This son of Mary would fulfill the promise to rule over the Davidic kingdom forever.

    Fourth Sunday in Advent 2020 Here are some thoughts to help prepare for the Scriptures of this last Sunday in Advent in the plague year. We are now in the second phase of Advent preparations, into the time when we focus on the Blessed Virgin Mary, on Jesus, of course, and now on the king of ...read more

  • Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019
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    Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

    Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

  • Shut Up And Believe The Good News, Zechariah

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2024
     | 347 views

    Gabriel: “I AM GABRIEL, and I bring good news. But you didn’t believe the gospel, so you’ll get to shut your mouth until the prophecy comes true.”

    Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024 Today’s Gospel just leaps out at us in the congregation if we haven’t any Old Testament background or have failed to read the earlier part of Luke’s Gospel. Zechariah and Elizabeth, up in the hill country of Judea, are childless, elderly members of a priestly clan. We ...read more

  • What Lasts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021
     | 2,156 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

    November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

  • Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

    December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

  • A Is For ...

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 2, 2024
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    A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year C

    December 1, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 21:25-36 A Is For … Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our themes for today all center around the letter A. The first A is for Advent. There are four Sundays in the ...read more

  • Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 783 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' trial and crucifixion, emphasizing His divine kingship, enduring adversity, and ultimate atonement for humanity's sins. Key

    Welcome, dear family of God, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, in faith, and in anticipation of what our Father has in store for us today. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to hear from Him, to be changed by Him. As we gather in His ...read more

  • 1 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.

    1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more

  • 3 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

    3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

  • The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,254 views

    This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

    The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

  • Advent Candle Meanings Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

    Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

  • Infectious Love (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007
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     | 9,278 views

    Some infections are deadly once they get inside of your blood stream because they begin to take over and destroy healthy cells, causing your body not to function the way it was intended but we are called to be filled with the infectious love of Christ!

    Infectious Love, I John 2:15-17 Introduction My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore ...read more

  • The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,879 views

    This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

    The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more