Sermon Audio 12/1/2019, First Sunday of Advent A

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

Matthew 24:36-44

Today's sermon comes from guest preacher Deanna Bassett, a recent graduate of Luther Seminary and a candidate for ordination in the ELCA. This recording contains a retelling of the Gospel lesson for children, as well as the NRSV Gospel reading and the sermon.

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Sermon Audio 11/24/2019, Reign of Christ C

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

Luke 23:33-43

Jesus is not the kind of king people were expecting.

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Sermon Audio 11/17/2019, 23rd Sunday after Pentecost C

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

Luke 21:5-19

In today's Gospel lesson Jesus says even the Temple will not last forever. Then what will?

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Sermon Audio 11/10/2019, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost C

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year C

Luke 20:27-38

Jesus doesn't have time for your cleverness. He's busy with the actual lives of actual people.

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Sermon Audio 11/3/2019, All Saints C

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

All Saints Sunday, Lectionary Year C

Luke 6:20-31

Expectations shape our relationships. What happens when expectations are broken? 

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Sermon Audio 10/27/2019, Reformation Sunday

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

Reformation Sunday

John 8:31-36

What does Jesus mean when he talks about freedom? 

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Sermon Audio 10/20/2019, 19th Sunday after Pentecost C

Hope Lutheran Church, Saint Paul

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year C

Genesis 32:22-31

When Jacob wrestles with God, an entire people gain a new identity. What biblical stories teach us who we are, and show us where God wants us to go?

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