Sermon – July 27th, 2025 Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Text: Luke 11:1-13 Theme: “our FATHER” ___________________________ Intr – Looking to our world, this is the way the Lord’s Prayer seems many times to be read in our day: Father somewhere out there: Shallowed be thy name; My kingdom...

Text: Luke 10:1-20; Psalm 66; Isaiah 66; Galatians 6 Theme: “Rejection and Acceptance” ___________________________ Intr – An 18-year-old came to her father with a request:  “Dad, you know the time has come for me to go to college and work on my future. That means I need to invest more...

Text: John 8:48-59 Theme: Holy Trinity – We see Him ___________________________ Intr – Have you ever wondered why Jesus, the beloved Master – whom we would think hardly any person could feel anger and hatred against, – was in danger of being stoned at least twice in only 3 years of...

Text: John 16:22-25; 33 Theme: Joy that lasts ___________________________ Intro – Kindergarteners’ Skit: “The Mystery of Joy” Narrator: “One day, three friends were talking about what makes them happy.” Kid 1: “I’m happy when I eat ice cream!” (pretends to eat, then frowns) Kid 2: “I’m happy when I win...

Text: John 13:31-35; Psalm 148 Theme: “The science of happiness meets the Omniscience of God” 3: Meaningful work _______________ Intro – Work is a big part of life. But let’s be honest, it is also a big source of stress, confusion, and sarcasm, especially these days. A few thoughts on...