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“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

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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

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“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

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“Go and Live ‘The Good Life'”- a sermon for Sunday July 30, 2023 based on Proverbs 8

“Go and Live ‘The Good Life'” – a sermon for Sunday July 30th, 2023 for First Lutheran in Wilber, NE and Trinity Lutheran in DeWitt, NE; based on the Narrative Lectionary’s readings from Proverbs 8:1-11, 22-36; and John 8:56-58. #NebraskaSynod #WeAreOne #ChurchTogether Continue reading “Go and Live ‘The Good Life’”- a sermon for Sunday July 30, 2023 based on Proverbs 8

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“Doing What You Can with what God Entrusts” – a stewardship sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 27C)

“Doing What You Can with what God Entrusts.” A #stewardship sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 27C) for First Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska based on Luke 17:5-10 and the congregation’s stewardship focus passage 2 Corinthians 9:8-12. Continue reading “Doing What You Can with what God Entrusts” – a stewardship sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 27C)

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Relationships, Relationships, Relationships- a sermon for The Holy Trinity (The First Sunday after Pentecost)

A sermon on “Relationships, Relationships, Relationships,” for The Holy Trinity, the first Sunday after Pentecost, for First Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska. Continue reading Relationships, Relationships, Relationships- a sermon for The Holy Trinity (The First Sunday after Pentecost)

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All Things New – a Stewardship sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

It was a joy to be with the good people of First Lutheran Church in Allen, Nebraska and Concordia Lutheran Church in Concord, Nebraska this morning (Sunday May 19, 2019). Thank you so much Pastor Chris Hjelmstad for the invitation to come and visit the congregations and preach on stewardship, and to thanks to both congregations for the warm welcome. What follows is the majority … Continue reading All Things New – a Stewardship sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

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“So We Do Not Lose Heart”- a Stewardship Sermon for Pentecost 3B

I had the privilege and honor of being invited to visit and preach on stewardship at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska today (June 10, 2018) by friend and pastor Doug Dill. Following the worship services there was also a delicious smoked pork lunch fundraiser for Leadership Lab. What follows is the majority of the manuscript I preached from, largely based on the … Continue reading “So We Do Not Lose Heart”- a Stewardship Sermon for Pentecost 3B

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Responding to a God who sees us and helps us see- A sermon on Luke 18:31-19:10

On Sunday April 2, 2017, I was invited to visit, preach, and meet with the council at First Lutheran Church in Wilber, Nebraska by Pastor Travis Panning. I had a wonderful morning with the congregation. Worship included parts of Marty Haugen’s “Now the Feast and Celebration” liturgy originally dedicated for the University Congregation at my alma mater, Pacific Lutheran University, which on a slightly drizzly … Continue reading Responding to a God who sees us and helps us see- A sermon on Luke 18:31-19:10

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Save the Dates!

Being able to share this wonderful news fills my heart with joy! My wife Allison Siburg has been called to serve alongside the people of Salem Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Nebraska as their pastor. It’s a wonderful congregation full of great people with beautiful stories that I am excited to hear and see. Allison’s and my life together has been a beautiful journey from PLU and focuses … Continue reading Save the Dates!

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