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The Very Good News of Jesus and our response as stewards- a stewardship sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent (Year A)

It was a gift to be with God’s people gathered as St. James Lutheran Church in Long Branch, outside of Humboldt, Nebraska on Sunday March 1, 2026. Thank you Pastor Eric Spruth-Janssen for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to come and bring greetings from the Bishop, words of gratitude for the … Continue reading The Very Good News of Jesus and our response as stewards- a stewardship sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent (Year A)

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We All Have Gifts and We All Have Work to Do! – a mid-week Lenten sermon for Trinity Church UMC/UCC and Grace Lutheran in West Point

I had the privilege of being with the saints of Trinity Church (United Methodist Church & United Christ of Christ) and Grace Lutheran Church in West Point, Nebraska on Wednesday February 25, 2026. Thank you to Pastor Priscilla Hukki for the invitation and to the congregations for their warm welcome. I was invited to join the congregation for a wonderful Lenten mid-week dinner and worship, … Continue reading We All Have Gifts and We All Have Work to Do! – a mid-week Lenten sermon for Trinity Church UMC/UCC and Grace Lutheran in West Point

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We are Stewards of God’s Love! So, what does this mean? – a stewardship sermon for January 18, 2026

I had the gift to be with God’s people gathered as Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Hickman, Nebraska on Sunday January 18, 2026. Thank you to Pastor Ron Drury for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation, I was invited to bring a word of greeting from Bishop Scott Johnson and share a word … Continue reading We are Stewards of God’s Love! So, what does this mean? – a stewardship sermon for January 18, 2026

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Living in Response to the Good News- the life as disciples and stewards- a sermon for Sunday November 9, 2025

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in McCook, Nebraska on Sunday November 9, 2025. Thank you to Nebraska Synod Council member Sharon Bohling for the invitation, and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and lead worship, preach on the appointed lessons for the day, stewardship, share a word about … Continue reading Living in Response to the Good News- the life as disciples and stewards- a sermon for Sunday November 9, 2025

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Prayer, Persistence, Presence, and Promise- four “p’s” of stewardship- a stewardship sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost

It was a joy to be with First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte, Nebraska on Sunday October 19, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Patrick Sipes for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to join an hour long forum conversation before worship with a Fellowship Hall full of people with great stories … Continue reading Prayer, Persistence, Presence, and Promise- four “p’s” of stewardship- a stewardship sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost

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Faith with Intention- the stewardship of a mustard seed- a sermon for October 5, 2025

It was a joy to be with American Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 5, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Carla Johnson for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to preach on stewardship as part of the congregation’s stewardship emphasis, bring greetings from Bishop Scott Johnson and share words of gratitude … Continue reading Faith with Intention- the stewardship of a mustard seed- a sermon for October 5, 2025

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Beloved, Named and Known- a sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Island, Nebraska on September 14, 2025. Thank you Pastor Steven Peeler for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. On September 13, the entire Nebraska Synod staff was in nearby Marquette for a Nebraska Synod “On the Road Again” weekend, and out of that … Continue reading Beloved, Named and Known- a sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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A Seat at the Table- a sermon for the installation of Deacon Kristin

On Sunday August 31, 2025 I had the joy of being with Faith Ambassadors Lutheran Parish for the installation of Deacon Kristin Johnson. I was invited to come and preach as well as install Deacon Kristin. The four congregations of Faith Ambassadors Parish- St. John’s Lutheran Church CCL, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Uehling, United Lutheran in Scribner, and St. John’s Lutheran Ridgley, gathered together … Continue reading A Seat at the Table- a sermon for the installation of Deacon Kristin

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Responsibility, Division, and the Mission of God- a sermon for Sunday August 17, 2025 (Lectionary 20C)

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Calvary Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17, 2025. Thank you Pastor Kathy Montira for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. As part of a Nebraska Synod “On the Road Again” weekend, the entire Nebraska Synod staff was out among the congregations of … Continue reading Responsibility, Division, and the Mission of God- a sermon for Sunday August 17, 2025 (Lectionary 20C)

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“Follow Me” – a sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C- Lectionary 13)

It was a joy to join God’s people in Hastings, Nebraska gathered as Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, on Sunday July 29, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Paul Ozbun for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. The Nebraska Synod staff was on the road again during the course of the weekend, gathered for story sharing, learning, and wondering together … Continue reading “Follow Me” – a sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C- Lectionary 13)

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