“Words of Good News”, Luke 4:16-30/ January 26th, 2025 / 3rd Sunday after Epiphany/ Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Luke 4:16-30 Theme: “Words of Good News” ___________________________ Intro – What does a diplomat do? There’s a lot packed into that position, but if I’d summarize it in one sentence, it would be: A diplomat represents their country in international relations, fostering communication, negotiation, and cooperation to advance national...

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“Trusting the Miracle Maker”, John 2:1-11/ January 19th, 2025 / 2nd Sunday after Epiphany/ Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: John 2:1-11 Theme: “Trusting the Miracle Maker” ___________________________ Intro –  Christians are often challenged in their faith in miracles, especially those performed by Jesus, because they seem impossible at first glance. But to begin this sermon, I want to share with you four “miracles” proclaimed in our secular world...

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“Dead to sin, alive to God”, Romans 6:1-11/ January 12th, 2025 / 1st Sunday after Epiphany/ Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22 Theme: “Dead to sin, alive to God” ___________________________ Intr – Think about a moment in your life when something happened that changed it forever. Perhaps it was when you became a parent or a grandparent. Maybe it was when you graduated or started a new career....

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“Faith, wisdom and the unexpected”, 1Kings 3, Psalm 119, Luke 2, Ephesians 1 / January 5th, 2025 / 2nd Sunday after Christmas / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Texts: 1Kings 3, Psalm 119, Luke 2, Ephesians 1 Theme: “Faith, Wisdom and the unexpected” ___________________________ Intr – What could still be expected as “new” in the life of a man who has an established family and possessions, is respected in his community, and who is already 75 years old?...

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