“Foolishness that saves” – 1Cor 1.18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 | 4th Sunday in Epiphany | Hope Lutheran Church

Texts: 1Cor 1.18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Theme: “Foolishness that saves” ___________________________ Intro – Dear friend in Christ, after hearing the epistle for today – what Paul says about our Christian faith –  would we consider ourselves fools; or morons? I know, that sounds like a foolish question. But hang on with...

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“The Light comes to us” – Isaiah 63:7–14; Galatians 4:4–7; Matthew 2:13–23 | 1st Sunday after Christmas | Hope Lutheran Church

Text: Isaiah 63:7–14; Psalm 111; Galatians 4:4–7; Matthew 2:13–23 Theme: “The Light comes to us” ___________________________ Introduction – I’d like to begin today’s sermon with something from the scientific field. Don’t worry—there won’t be a quiz afterward. Here it is: imagine someone embarks on a space trip. And imagine that...

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