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)

Go and Be Intentional- a Stewardship Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent (Year B)

I had the privilege to be with the congregations of Zion American Lutheran Church in Macon, Nebraska and Bethany Lutheran Church in Axtell, Nebraska on Sunday March 3, 2024. Thank you to Pastor Marcia Dorn for the invitation and to both congregations for the warm welcome. In addition to preaching on stewardship, I was invited to bring greetings on behalf of the Bishop and words … Continue reading Go and Be Intentional- a Stewardship Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent (Year B)

Preaching on Stewardship- The Third Sunday in Lent

This week’s stewardship and discipleship nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Third Sunday in Lent are as follows: Sunday March 7, 2021: Revised Common Lectionary- The Third Sunday in Lent (Year B)First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17Psalm 19Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25Gospel of John 2:13-22 The third Sunday in Lent brings us familiar stories about God’s work … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- The Third Sunday in Lent

“What Will You Do with Your One Wild and Precious Life?” – a Stewardship Sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C).

I had the privilege to be with the good people of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska on Sunday January 20, 2019, thanks to the invitation from Parish Ministry Associate Kathy Salts. It was a fun morning gathered with a vibrant congregation in worship, conversation, and then a great potluck lunch after worship too. It was a joy to be with the congregation, … Continue reading “What Will You Do with Your One Wild and Precious Life?” – a Stewardship Sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C).

Preaching on Stewardship- January 20, 2019- The Second Sunday after Epiphany

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Second Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday January 20, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- January 20, 2019- The Second Sunday after Epiphany

Preaching on Stewardship- March 4, 2018

Happy Monday! Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s stewardship nuggets based on the appointed readings by the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary are as follows: Sunday March 4, 2018: Revised Common Lectionary- The Third Sunday in Lent First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Gospel of … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 4, 2018

Preaching on Stewardship- Sunday January 21, 2018

Happy Monday! Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s stewardship nuggets based on the appointed readings by the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary are as follows: Sunday January 21, 2018: Revised Common Lectionary- The Third Sunday after Epiphany (Year B) First Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- Sunday January 21, 2018

Preaching on Stewardship- Reformation Sunday- October 29, 2017

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s stewardship nuggets based on the appointed readings by the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary are as follows: Sunday October 29, 2017: Revised Common Lectionary- Reformation Sunday First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Second Lesson: Romans 3:19-28 Gospel of John 8:31-36 On this 500th anniversary … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- Reformation Sunday- October 29, 2017