Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matt. 5:1–12 Theme: “We grieve with Hope” ____________________________ Introduction – Here’s a thought to start our All Saints Day sermon, a day in which we remember both the reality of death and the Hope of life: Our hope is not that death hurts less than we...

Sermon – October 25th, 2026 – Reformation Day Observed Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Text: John 8:31-36; Romans 3:19-28 Theme: “4 – The Truth that sets free”                     Series: Re: Formation ___________________________ Introduction: I found a video on the internet that shows a guy who has a type of strength...

Sermon – September 27th, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Text: Matthew 21:21-33; Philippians 2.1-4;14-18 Theme: “A change of mind” ___________________________ Introduction – In Matthew 21. Jesus tells the parable of two brothers who receive the same command from their father: “Go work in my vineyard.” The first one...

Sermon – August 9th, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Theme: Answers ___________________________ Intro – Do you like every answer you receive to your questions? For example: Do you like my new hairstyle? Was I clear and effective in my presentation? Do you think I’m wrong?...

Sermon – August 2nd, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Text: Matthew 14:13-21 Theme: Wrapping our hearts around it ______________________________________ Introduction — (does a math puzzle and guesses the result)          What about that — did you figure out how I just read your mind? Seems impossible, and yet...

Sermon – July 26, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Matthew 13:44-52 Theme: “On treasure and Trust” ___________________________ Intr –  “Love people and use things; not the other way around.” We’ve all probably heard, or said, that before. It shows up in books, conversations, and social media quotes. And...

Sermon – July 19th, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church, Port Coquitlam BC Text: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Theme: What is wheat ___________________________ Intr –  The parable of the wheat and the weeds is one of the few that Jesus not only tells us — which could give me plenty of room to...