Sermon Series
  • 1. The Palm Tree

    Contributed on Feb 15, 2024
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    A Sermon for Ash Wednesday

    February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Palm Tree Good evening, friendly humans. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Palm Tree. My siblings and I don’t grow this far north. And even though your weather has ...read more

  • 2. The Oak Tree

    Contributed on Feb 22, 2024
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    The second in the Lenten series. This week's focus is on the promises of God

    February 21, 2024 Hope Lutheran Church Series: If Trees Could Talk" Genesis 13:14-18; Isaiah 61:1-3 The Oak Tree Good evening, friendly humans. I was very honored when your pastor contacted me and asked if I would be a guest presenter during your Lenten midweek services. Thank you for ...read more

  • 3. The Willow T

    Contributed on Feb 29, 2024
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    The third sermon in the series focuses on Lament.

    February 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 137:1-6 The Willow Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s a privilege to be with you here this evening. I thank you for the honor to be a part of your Lenten worship series. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Willow ...read more

  • 4. The Sycamore Tree

    Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
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    A Lenten sermon in the series "If Trees Could Talk." The sycamore shares the importance acceptance and grace.

    March 6, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10 The Sycamore Tree Good evening, friendly humans. Thank you for the opportunity to address you this evening. I was so honored when your pastor asked me to participate in your Lenten sermon series! Allow me to introduce myself: I am ...read more

  • 5. The Fig Tree

    Contributed on Mar 14, 2024
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    A sermon in the Lenten series "If Trees Could Talk." In this sermon we hear from the fig tree.

    March 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:35-51; Luke 13:6-9 The Fig Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s such a pleasure to be with you here this evening. Thank you for inviting me as a guest speaker in your Lenten series. May I introduce myself? I am Fig Tree. I ...read more

  • 6. The Tree Of Life

    Contributed on Mar 21, 2024
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    The guest preacher for this Wednesday's Lenten sermon is the Tree of Life from heaven.

    March 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Revelation 22:1-5 The Tree of Life Good evening, friendly humans. It’s a delight to be here with you this evening. You may not know who I am because we don’t grow here. By here, I don’t mean Wisconsin; I mean on earth! I come from heaven. ...read more

  • 7. The Olive Tree

    Contributed on Mar 28, 2024
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    A sermon for Maundy Thursday

    March 28, 2024 – Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 14:22-42 The Olive Tree Good evening, friendly humans. I’m most humbled to be your guest preacher on this very special night of worship. Thank you for the invitation to share a few words with you. In case you haven’t ...read more