“In the name”/ Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:1-7/ December 21st, 2025 / Fourth Sunday in Advent/ Hope Lutheran Church

Text: Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:1-7 Theme: “In the name” ___________________________  Intr –   Do you know who chose your name? Maybe it was your parents, maybe a person in the family had a say. I’ve watched expectant parents having a hard time over this decision—pulling out baby name books, checking meanings,...

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“The Feel (good) Joy Story”/ Romans 15; Matthew 11; James 5/ December 14th, 2025 / Third Sunday in Advent/ Hope Lutheran Church

Text: Romans 15; Matthew 11; James 5 Theme: “The Feel (good) Joy Story” ___________________________ Intr –   Here’s my suggestion for a 2025 Christmas movie plot, see what you think? “City girl meets small-town boy, they don’t get along, there’s a baking competition, they end up together in front of a...

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“Peace promised, Peace in Person”/ Romans 15:4-13/ December 7th, 2025 / Second Sunday in Advent/ Hope Lutheran Church

Text: Romans 15:4-13 Theme: “Peace promised, Peace in Person” ___________________________ Intr –  Paul’s beautiful prayer closing our epistle reading is also on one of our banners in the Church. Can you read it with me? “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so...

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