Sermons on Senior Sunday:

A Voice From The Wilderness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Listen And Reflect

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 12, 2024

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B

February 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:2-9 Listen and Reflect Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It’s the final Sunday in the season of Epiphany. The reading for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit's Breath Among Us

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 6, 2022

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year C

June 5, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17 The Spirit’s Breath among Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Holy Spirit has long been associated with wind and breath. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Follow You...but!!

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001

A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

4th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 9: 51-62 "I will follow you, but......"   Do you know of a little word in our language which if placed after a statement, becomes the biggest negative word in our language? The word is but, as in, I will follow you, Lord, but it negates all that come before. Or, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Am I My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001

A Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Pentecost 5 Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 "Am I my Brother’s Keeper?   In the 4th chapter of Genesis Cain asks God, verse 10, "Am I my brother’s keeper?" as God asked Cain where Abel was. God’s answer to that specific question was answered loud and clear through Jesus with a resounding Yes. I am my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002

Second Sunday of Easter Sermon Thomas

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"   I would like to ask you think about this question this morning.The question is, "If Jesus Christ would appear to a group of people, what would your reaction be?" Think about it for a while. Would you panic? Would you run? Would you hid in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Trinity

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

For Trinity Sunday, using the Roman Lectionary

The Holy Spirit has been explained as being the mutual bond between the Father and the Son in order that when one of the Divine Persons is active, the others are involved. I like this explanation and definition because I find approaching this doctrine, and thus attempting to understand it and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Catholic

God Glorifed

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 7, 2001

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

I would like you to this morning to do a mental cross-word puzzle with me. This puzzle has only one word to it, it is 4 letters long, but it is probably the most difficult word to understand in the English language. This word has caused more thorns in peoples’ sides, it has divided more people and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Believes In The Trinity?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 6, 2001

I do! A Sermon for Trinity Sunday

I want to tell you two stories this morning. The first is about my son, David, who`s 33 years old now, but this story happened when he was 7....... It was coming up to Christmas, and David didn`t have much money to buy Christmas presents, so he thought it all out, and MADE me a Calendar. All 365 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Two Important Questions

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: Today is "Prove the Lord" Sunday.

INTRO: Today is "Prove the Lord" Sunday. Today is the beginning of a year of financial miracles for your life! I pray that in 1998 four things will happen in your life: 1. You will receive an increase in monthly income. 2. You will decrease your monthly expenses through wise spending habits. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Given And Shed For You

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 25, 2024

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year B

March 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 Given and Shed for You Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And being found in human form, he humbled himself and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Paraclete

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 20, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 The Paraclete Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. We mark this as the day that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Recalculating

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 23, 2026

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year A

February 22, 2026 Rev. Mary Erickson Colfax Lutheran Church Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 Recalculating Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Where are you? It’s very important to know where you are and how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2002

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Judgement

  Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 "Are you a Sheep or a Goat?"   Today is Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the church year. It is the Sunday we honor Jesus as the king of our lives and the king of the world. This Kingship of Jesus is clearly seen in our gospel text as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 25:31

Denomination: Lutheran

Withe The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

Sermon ofr Good Shepherd Sunday

With The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe The thief was in the sheep pen again this week, wasn’t he? The thief stole our security with the violence and death that comes with terrorism. Israel continues to be plagued with suicide bombers and our country remains on alert against terrorist attacks. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran