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

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

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