Now What? We are Witnesses! – a sermon for the Second 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)

“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

We Respond to the Need of Others- a sermon for the Third 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

The Depth of Human Spirit- a sermon for February 22 & 23, 2025

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

Ordinary into Extraordinary: with God, Abundance is Real!- a sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C)

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)

This Changes Everything! We are Beloved to Love- a sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday (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)

The Good Life- the real one! a Stewardship sermon for Sunday October 13 (Lectionary 28B)

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday October 13th. Thank you Pastor Heather Grell for the invitation, as well as to the congregation’s stewardship committee and the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to preach on stewardship, bring words of greeting from the Bishop … Continue reading The Good Life- the real one! a Stewardship sermon for Sunday October 13 (Lectionary 28B)

Cultivating Love through Grace: a stewardship sermon for Sunday October 6, 2024

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, Nebraska on Sunday October 6, 2024. Thank you to Pastor Brenda Pfeifly for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and preach on stewardship, to assist in worship and install Pastor Brenda as the congregation’s pastor, and to meet … Continue reading Cultivating Love through Grace: a stewardship sermon for Sunday October 6, 2024

From Fear to Wonder- asking questions to grow: a stewardship and vitality sermon

I had the privilege to be with God’s people gathered as American Lutheran Church in Ashland, Nebraska on Sunday September 22, 2024. Thank you Pastor Suzanne How for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. It was a wonderful day of conversation, worship, and sharing stories. I was invited to bring greetings from the Bishop, a word of gratitude for the … Continue reading From Fear to Wonder- asking questions to grow: a stewardship and vitality sermon

“Who do you say that I am? And who then, are you?” – a stewardship sermon for Sunday September 15, 2024

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as First Lutheran in Avoca and North Branch, Nebraska on Sunday September 15, 2024. Thank you Pastor Adam Klinker for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation, I was invited to preach on stewardship at both services and lead the Children’s Sermon time too, to share … Continue reading “Who do you say that I am? And who then, are you?” – a stewardship sermon for Sunday September 15, 2024