Sermons on Year Of Jubilee:

Where Community And Joy Reside

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, year C

December 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 1:39-55 Where Community and Joy Reside Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we meditate on the scriptural passage known as “the visitation.” The newly pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Christmas, Year C

January 5, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:10-18 Full of Grace and Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

My Great Reward

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 29, 2024

Funeral for a 102-year-old Christian lady.

Lucille Reynolds Funeral Scripture: Psalms 116:15 1. In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here. When we hear the words such and such has died or passed I would like to say this that such and such will now live for eternity. Lucille would simply tell us I went on to my great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5

Denomination: Methodist

The Catch Of The Day

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 10, 2025

A Sermon for the fifth Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 9, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11 The Catch of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We hear a portion today from the beginning of Luke’s gospel. Jesus has recently embarked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Step Up Your Believe

Contributed by Ed Lu on Feb 9, 2022

A New Year message to encourage, edify, and empower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XqoJ9KilKw Well each New Year persuades us to leave behind the old stubborn stains of yesteryear and look forward to the new unvarnished canvas with anticipation. Like a new brush with fresh oil in hand, we are ready to paint a future with brighter outlook and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In Awe

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 28, 2022

A sermon for Transfiguration of Our Lord, Year C

February 27, 2022 The Transfiguration of Our Lord Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36 Standing in Awe Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every year in February, there’s an amazing natural phenomenon occurring at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Tests, One Answer

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 4:1-13 Three Tests, One Answer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the iconic scenes in the movie "City Slickers" involves Jack Palance’s character, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Under The Wings Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 13:31-35 Under the Wings of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “How often I have desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Patient Gardner

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 21, 2022

A sermon for the third Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 20, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 13:1-9; Joel 2:13 The Patient Gardner Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. So says the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Joel 2:13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Lingers In The Air

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2022

A sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C

April 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 12:1-8 What Lingers in the Air Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. How do you convey love? There are varying “languages of love.” In our gospel reading we see Martha, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

All The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 21, 2022

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year C

November 20, 2022 Christ the King Sunday, Year C Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 All the Fullness of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For in him all the fullness of God was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Kera Walkup

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 3, 2025

Funeral Memorial for a 43 year old girl.

Funeral Kira service Funeral Message Inspired by Psalm 23 1. Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a gentle soul— • Kiera was a daughter, a granddaughter , a friend, a Christian • Kiera whom I didn’t know well but I gather she was one who walked through life with quiet strength and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Only Mediator

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2025

For Proper 20 After Pentecost, Year C

The Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:1–7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promised Advocate

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2025

A sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

June 25, 2025 Our Savior’s, Menomonie Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 The Promised Advocate Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The common thread running through all our scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Aha Moment

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 20, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 19, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 The Aha Moment Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee… and his disciples believed in him.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran