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)

All Things New- a stewardship and vitality sermon for Easter 5C

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

Follow Me- a sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter (Year C)

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)

“We Are an Offering”- a sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent

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

Go and Tell the Story: a stewardship sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

It was a privilege to be with God’s people gathered as Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne, Nebraska on Sunday April 21, 2024. Thank you Pastor Chad Rademacher for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation, I brought greetings during the announcements from Bishop Johnson and shared words of gratitude for all the ministry that the … Continue reading Go and Tell the Story: a stewardship sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Do we say “It’s Not Fair!?” Or do we “Go and…” ? A stewardship and vitality sermon for September 23 & 24, 2023

Do we say, “It’s Not Fair!”? Or, do we “Go and…” with God? A stewardship and vitality sermon based on Matthew 20 for St. Michael Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading Do we say “It’s Not Fair!?” Or do we “Go and…” ? A stewardship and vitality sermon for September 23 & 24, 2023

Dear Preachers- Got Stewardship?

“Got stewardship?” My guess is the question isn’t received as easily as “Got milk?” The question isn’t exactly asking, do you talk about money in your preaching? It’s not asking do you preach on stewardship once a year around times related to the budget and/or year-end giving? No. It’s asking a discipleship question and that matters. So, preachers, do you have #stewardship in your preaching? Continue reading Dear Preachers- Got Stewardship?

Abundant Life- is all about walking with God’s beloved- a sermon for Easter 4A/Good Shepherd Sunday- for The Lutheran Center at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Abundant Life- is all about walking with God’s beloved- a sermon for Easter 4A (Good Shepherd Sunday) for The Lutheran Center at the UNL for April 30, 2023 #abundance Continue reading Abundant Life- is all about walking with God’s beloved- a sermon for Easter 4A/Good Shepherd Sunday- for The Lutheran Center at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln