“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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“4 – LOVE”, Luke 1:46-56 /Series: “Advent’s Gifts” / December 22nd, 2024 / 4th Sunday in Advent / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Luke 1:46-56 Theme: 4 – Love Sermon series: “Advent’s Gifts”   SERMON TRANSCRIPT _______________________________ Introduction: 1st part – Children’s message Today, I want to talk about something really special—God’s love. Does anyone here like making cards? My daughter loves making “I love you” cards for our family. She puts...

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“3 – JOY”, Philippians 4:4-9 /Series: “Advent’s Gifts” / December 15th, 2024 / 3rd Sunday in Advent / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Philippians 4:4-9 Theme: 3 – Joy Sermon series: “Advent’s Gifts” _______________________________ Introduction: Iron is an essential ingredient in our bodies that keeps us going; without it, we risk developing anemia. This vital metal forms a key part of our blood cells, along with protein and other elements. A lack...

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