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Downton Abbey (2019) Michael Engler - Movie Review

Downton Abbey (2019) Michael Engler - Movie Review

Downton Abbey (2019) Director: Michael Engler Writer: Julian Fellowes (characters and screenplay by) Stars: Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode, Laura Carmichael, Harry Hadden-Paton, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Douglas Reith, Jim Carter,...


It Chapter Two (2019) Andy Muschietti - Movie Review

It Chapter Two (2019) Andy Muschietti - Movie Review

It Chapter Two (2019) Directed by: Andy Muschietti Writers: Gary Dauberman (screenplay), Stephen King (based on the novel by) Stars: Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Teach Grant, Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Martell,...


"The Family of Jesus" Sermon / Luke 14:25-35 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday September 8th 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

"The Family of Jesus" Sermon / Luke 14:25-35 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday September 8th 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday September 8th 2019: Season of Pentecost / Luke 14:25–35 "The Family of Jesus" Now great crowds accompanied [Jesus], and He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and...


Escaping the Snares of Temptation - Psalm 91 Sermon, September Prayer Service

Escaping the Snares of Temptation - Psalm 91 Sermon, September Prayer Service

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Wednesday September 4th 2019: Season of Pentecost / Psalm 91 "Escaping the Snares of Temptation" He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High                         will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.             I will say to the...


"Labour and Humility" Sermon / Luke 14:1-14 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday September 1st 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

"Labour and Humility" Sermon / Luke 14:1-14 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday September 1st 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday September 1st 2019: Season of Pentecost / Luke 14:1-14 "Labour and Humility" One Sabbath, when [Jesus] went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching Him carefully. And behold, there was a man before Him who...


“A Narrow but Open Door” Sermon / Luke 13:22-30 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday August 25th 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

“A Narrow but Open Door” Sermon / Luke 13:22-30 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday August 25th 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday August 25th 2019: Season of Pentecost / Luke 13:22-30 "A Narrow but Open Door" [Jesus] went on His way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. And someone said to Him, “Lord, will those who are saved be...


Willy (Bill) Marquardt Funeral Sermon - Hebrews 13:7 August 10th 2019 / The Planted Word

Willy (Bill) Marquardt Funeral Sermon - Hebrews 13:7 August 10th 2019 / The Planted Word

  Funeral Sermon for Willy (Bill) Herbert Marquardt at Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Saturday August 10th 2019: Season of Pentecost / Hebrews 13:7 "The Planted Word" “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life,...


“Are You Content?” Sermon / Luke 12:13-21 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday August 4th 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

“Are You Content?” Sermon / Luke 12:13-21 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday August 4th 2019 / Season Of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday August 4th 2019: Season of Pentecost / Luke 12:13–21 "Are You Content?" Someone in the crowd said to [Jesus], “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or arbitrator...


The Lion King: Live Action (2019) Jon Favreau - Movie Review

The Lion King: Live Action (2019) Jon Favreau - Movie Review

The Lion King: Live Action (2019) Director: Jon Favreau, Writers: Jeff Nathanson (screenplay by), Brenda Chapman (Story by), Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton (Characters) Stars: James Earl Jones, Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner,...


“Listening to Jesus” Sermon / Luke 10:38-42 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday July 21st 2019 / Season of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

“Listening to Jesus” Sermon / Luke 10:38-42 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday July 21st 2019 / Season of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Rev. Ted A. Giese / July 21st 2019: Season of Pentecost / Luke 10:38-42 “Listening to Jesus” Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's...


Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Jon Watts - Movie Review

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Jon Watts - Movie Review

Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) Director: Jon Watts Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers (screenplay by) Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (based on the Marvel comic book by) Stars: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Tony Revolori,...


Darrell Iles Funeral Sermon - John 14:1-7 July 10th 2019 / Life in Christ

Darrell Iles Funeral Sermon - John 14:1-7 July 10th 2019 / Life in Christ

Funeral Sermon for Darrell Iles at Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Wednesday July 10th 2019: Season of Pentecost / John 14:1-7 "Life in Christ" Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would...


Toy Story 4 (2019) Josh Cooley - Movie Review

Toy Story 4 (2019) Josh Cooley - Movie Review

Director: Josh Cooley, Writers: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Josh Cooley, Valerie LaPointe, Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, Martin Hynes, Stephany Folsom (original story by), Andrew Stanton, Stephany Folsom (screenplay by) Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael...


"Against the Spiritual Forces of Evil" Sermon / Luke 8:26–39 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday June 25th 2019 / Season of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

"Against the Spiritual Forces of Evil" Sermon / Luke 8:26–39 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday June 25th 2019 / Season of Pentecost / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday June 23rd 2019: Season of Pentecost / Luke 8:26–39 "Against the Spiritual Forces of Evil" Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city...


Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Michael Dougherty - Movie Review

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Michael Dougherty - Movie Review

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Director: Michael Dougherty Writers: Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields (story and screenplay by), Max Borenstein (story by) Stars: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe, Ziyi Zhang, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance,...


"Jesus Establishes His Church" Sermon / John 14:23–31 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday June 9th 2019 / Pentecost Sunday / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

"Jesus Establishes His Church" Sermon / John 14:23–31 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday June 9th 2019 / Pentecost Sunday / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday June 9th 2019: Pentecost Sunday / John 14:23–31 "Jesus Establishes His Church." Jesus answered [His disciple], “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with...


Trust God Even in Darkness - Psalm 88 Sermon, June Prayer Service

Trust God Even in Darkness - Psalm 88 Sermon, June Prayer Service

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Wednesday June 5th 2019: Season of Easter / Psalm 88 "Trust God Even in Darkness" O LORD, God of my salvation,I cry out day and night before You.Let my prayer come before You;incline Your ear to my cry! For my soul is full of troubles,and my...


Aladdin (2019) Guy Ritchie - Movie Review

Aladdin (2019) Guy Ritchie - Movie Review

Aladdin (2019) Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: John August (screenplay by), Guy Ritchie (screenplay by) Stars: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Billy Magnussen, Nasim Pedrad, Alan Tudyk Runtime: 128 min Rated: PG (Canada) G (Quebec) MPAA PG for...


"Through Pearly Gates" Sermon / Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday May 26th 2019 / Season Of Easter / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

"Through Pearly Gates" Sermon / Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27 / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday May 26th 2019 / Season Of Easter / Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday May 26th 2019: Season of Easter / Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27 "Through Pearly Gates" Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, “Come, I will show you the Bride, the...


Beverley Mitchell Funeral Sermon - Revelation 7:9–17 May 25th 2019 / The Happy Reunion

Beverley Mitchell Funeral Sermon - Revelation 7:9–17 May 25th 2019 / The Happy Reunion

Funeral Sermon for Beverley Ruth Mitchell - Regina Funeral Home / Pr. Ted A. Giese from Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Saturday May 25th 2019: Season of Easter / Revelation 7:9–17 "The Happy Reunion" After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every...