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    Handing Over The Keys

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Sep 7, 2014
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    The authority to forgive (The Office of the Keys) has been given to us, but we don't use it.

    Church life on the prairies of the Midwest is often quite different from church life here (in Arizona). Small congregations of Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and German origins are slowly dying out, and since we no longer preach in the languages of our mother-lands (Thank God!), and because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Things Happen On The Sabbath

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018
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    While we can agree with Jesus that "the sabbath is made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath," we are wrong to disregard it.

    In 1986, the good people of Bismarck, North Dakota, thought it was time to overturn or at least soften the blue laws which closed businesses on Sundays. Amid great controversy, Dayton’s Department Store, Target, and many stores and restaurants were to open at noon. Dayton’s and Target were both ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Little Faith And A Breath

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018
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    With A Little Faith and A Breath, God Reaches Everyone (This was preached the weekend after the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas -- that is mentioned near the end of the sermon)

    Dear friends in Christ, grace to you and peace from God our Creator, Jesus our Savior, and from the Unpredictable and Unquenchable Holy Spirit whose presence we celebrate this day. Amen Imagine yourself in the time of Ezekiel. It is about 600 BC. Nebuchadnezzar was about to destroy what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Impossible

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Mar 27, 2016
     | 3,462 views

    Throughout history, many people have had doubts about many things. It is no wonder there were doubts about the resurrection.

    Throughout history, some very smart people have said some not-so-smart things, and thanks to the internet, they will never be forgotten. For example, Thomas Watson, the Chairman of IBM said in 1943, “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” When something new comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Oh, Boy!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2019
     | 2,991 views

    The path of servanthood in Christ come with a cost, the cost of discipleship

    September 8, 2019 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 14:25-33 “Oh, Boy!” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of you may remember the old TV show “Quantum Leap.” The show was about a quantum physicist named Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2019
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    Christ Jesus came to seek the lost and save the sinner.

    January 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 15:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Just so I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Money After Bad

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019
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    The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

    September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Life That Really Is Life

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2019
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     | 5,866 views

    Genuine and joyful life cannot be found in the pursuit of wealth and possessions. It can only be found within the true source of life: God and the kingdom of eternal light.

    September 29, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Lk. 16:19-31; I Tim. 6:6-19 The Life that Really Is Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You can’t take it with you. There was a rich Texas oil man, and he wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Faith Sufficient For Living

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 7, 2019
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    Faith as small as a seed is a powerful thing. The essence of our faith doesn't change. It's the same faith that was instilled in us as a small child. We always stay connected to that essential center.

    October 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 17:5-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14 A Faith Sufficient for Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” There’s something about their request ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Double The Healing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019
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     | 4,815 views

    When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

    October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayerful Waiting

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019
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    The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

    October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Liberating Truth

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2019
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    "The truth shall make you free." Grounding ourselves in the reality that we are captive to sin is the only truth that will turn our eyes to the one and only source of salvation, Christ Jesus. His grace comes to us free and undeserved.

    October 27, 2019 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Liberating Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Reformation Sunday. This religious holiday has a very specific Lutheran flavor. You won’t find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live Courageously Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 5,301 views

    We find courage for the living of our days in our eternal identity: we are children of God

    November 3, 2019 All Saints Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Week One: Live Courageously Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:20-31; Ephesians 1:11-23 Live Courageously Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A prayer by Rosie Venner (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live Free Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019
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     | 3,363 views

    The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

    November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live Simply Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 18, 2019
     | 2,405 views

    When we realize that we have enough, we are freed from the merry-go-round of chasing after more.

    November 17, 2019 Stewardship Week Three Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Philippians 4:10-13; Luke 20:45-21:4 “Live Simply” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For I have learned to be content with whatever I have.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran