“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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“Attitude is (not) everything”, Ephesians 4:17-5:2 / August 11th, 2024 / 12th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Theme: “Attitude is (not) everything” ___________________________ Intro – The family packed up the car, filled with excitement for camp week, as Mom and Dad were happy for the adventure that their pre-teen son was about to experience. Dad set the map and followed the instructions perfectly. Then...

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“A feast of food”, John 6:22-35 / August 4th, 2024 / 11th Sunday after Pentecost / Hope Lutheran Church, Rev. Lucas Andre Albrecht

Text: John 6:22-35 Theme: “A feast of food” ___________________________ Intro – According to a scientist’s research, a human being eats about 16 times its own weight in one year. The same source also says that a horse on its turn takes in only 8 times its weight. Conclusion? If you...

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