“Relationships”, Mark 10:2-16 / October 06th, 2024 / 20th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Mark 10:2-16 Theme: “Relationships” ______________________________________ Intro – Some time ago, a political add showed an actor sitting in a chair and talking to an empty chair in front of him. The other chair was supposed to be of his candidate’s opponent. The actor talked to the empty chair is...

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“3 – Humbled beyond measure”, Mark 9:30-37 / Series: “Beyond Measure”/ September 22nd, 2024 / 18th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Mark 9:30-37 Theme:  3 – G.O.A.T – Humbled beyond measure                   Series: “Beyond measure”   PART 1, “Astonished beyond measure” Part 2, “Engaged beyond Measure” ___________________________ Intr – Do you know what the does the abbreviation (or initialism) G.O.A.T. mean? “Greatest of All Time”. It is well-known among sports...

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“2 – Engaged beyond measure”, James 3:1-12 / Series: “Beyond Measure”/ September 15th, 2024 / 17th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: James 3:1-12 Theme: “Engaged beyond measure” Series: Beyond measure PART 1, “Astonished beyond measure” Part 3, “Humbled beyond measure“ ___________________________ Intr – (Illustration: A medicine container; bread; water; a text; a mirror to show breathing) These props here illustrate basic needs we have to live. What do they all...

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“1 – Astonished beyond measure”, Mark 7:31-39 / Series: “Beyond Measure”/ September 8th, 2024 / 16th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Mark 7:31-37 Theme: “1 – Astonished beyond measure” Series: Beyond Measure Part 2, “Engaged beyond Measure” Part 3, “Humbled beyond measure“ ______________________ Intr – I’ll start the sermon today by showing a couple of “magic powers” I have, to leave you amazed—perhaps even astonished. Let’s begin with a magic...

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“Living on His terms”, Mark 7:14-21 / September 1st, 2024 / 15th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Mark 7:14-21, Galatians 5 Theme:  Living in His terms ___________________________ Intr – Hand sanitizer dispensers have been in hospitals for a long time now, and since the coronavirus pandemic, they are everywhere. The idea seems to be that sanitizing your hands frequently will help stop the spread of germs...

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