There is so much going on in the world right now. It feels like we’re constantly in reactive mode. And if I’m being honest, it feels nearly impossible to be proactive. That would make a good leadership blog post. And maybe I’ll dig into that soon. But for today, this actually has got me wondering about the affirmation of baptism. Here’s why. In baptism and … Continue reading Living out the promises…
It was a gift to be with God’s people in Bertrand, Nebraska on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025. Thank you Pastor John Strackbein and retired pastor and current church council member, Sylvia Karlsson, for the invitation and to both congregations for the warm welcome. I was overjoyed to be with Adullam Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bertrand, two of the … Continue reading All Things New- a stewardship and vitality sermon for Easter 5C
I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday May 4, 2025. It was a joy to be with the congregation, part of the Holy Trinity Parish. Thank you Pastor John Strackbein and to the parish’s vitality team for the invitation. It was a joy to be with God’s people this past weekend. I was … Continue reading Follow Me- a sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter (Year C)
It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Yutan, Nebraska on Sunday April 27, 2025. Thank you Pastor Dave Maloy for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to visit the congregation and bring greetings and gratitude from Bishop Scott Johnson and the whole Nebraska Synod, to preach, and … Continue reading Now What? We are Witnesses! – a sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter (Year C)
I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as First Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska on Sunday March 30, 2025. Thank you Pastor Greg DeBoer for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and preach as part of their Lenten series, “Worship Quest: a journey to Easter” focused on the different pieces of liturgy, … Continue reading “We Are an Offering”- a sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Falls City, Nebraska on Sunday March 23, 2025. Thank you Pastor Joanna Kathol for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to preach as part of the congregation’s Lenten series, “Cultivating Love through our Response.” The … Continue reading We Respond to the Need of Others- a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent
I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska on February 22 and 23, 2025. Thank you Pastor Glen Thomas for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation, I was invited to preach, bring words of greetings and gratitude, and officially install Pastor Glen Thomas as senior pastor … Continue reading The Depth of Human Spirit- a sermon for February 22 & 23, 2025
I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday January 18 and Sunday January 19, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Lucy Wynard and Pastor Ashley Hall for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to preach and assist in worship, and lead an adult forum time under … Continue reading Ordinary into Extraordinary: with God, Abundance is Real!- a sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C)
It was a joy to join the saints of Tri Saints Parish in Byron and Hardy, Nebraska- consisting of St. Paul Lutheran (Byron), St. Paul Lutheran (Hardy), and St. Peter Lutheran (outside of Byron) on Baptism of Our Lord Sunday January 12, 2025. Thank you Vicar Jack Roegner for the invitation and to the whole Tri Saints congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited … Continue reading This Changes Everything! We are Beloved to Love- a sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday (Year C)
Happy New Year’s, and Merry Eighth Day of Christmas! As I sit down to write this evening, I keep thinking about the words in my head, “Be a Cheerleader.” I am not one for New Year’s Resolutions. They just never tend to resonate well for me. Focusing on a particular mission or vision, or an idea like we might see as an Epiphany “Star Word” … Continue reading Be a Cheerleader
Timothy Siburg 