Preaching on Stewardship- March 31, 2019- Fourth Sunday in Lent

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 Fourth Sunday in Lent are as follows: Sunday March 31, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year C) First Lesson: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 31, 2019- Fourth Sunday in Lent

Preaching on Stewardship- March 24, 2019- Third Sunday in Lent

It has been a hard week in Nebraska. With blizzards to the west, and 100-year floods in the east, it has been a hard week to be sure. There will be more posts about this in the coming days, and if you follow me on Facebook you have likely seen plenty of pictures of the flooding. This will continue, as will the need for help. … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 24, 2019- Third Sunday in Lent

Returning to God, what is God’s – a stewardship sermon for the First Sunday of Lent

It was a joy to be with the good people of Zion Lutheran in Gothenburg, Nebraska today (March 10, 2019) thanks to the invitation from Pastor Carol Mapa. I was invited to visit, preach on stewardship, and meet with the congregation’s council. What follows is the majority of the manuscript I preached from based on the texts appointed for the First Sunday of Lent (Year … Continue reading Returning to God, what is God’s – a stewardship sermon for the First Sunday of Lent

Preaching on Stewardship- March 10, 2019- First Sunday in Lent

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 First Sunday in Lent are as follows: Sunday March 10, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The First Sunday in Lent (Year C) First Lesson: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Second … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 10, 2019- First Sunday in Lent

Preaching on Stewardship- February 24, 2019- The Seventh 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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday February 24, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- February 24, 2019- The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Preaching on Stewardship- February 17, 2019- The Sixth 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 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday February 17, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- February 17, 2019- The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

God’s Deep and Abiding Love is a Gift and Promise- a stewardship sermon for Epiphany 4C

I am grateful to have been invited by Pastor Carm Aderman to be with the good people of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha this past Sunday (February 3, 2019) and preach on stewardship. Unfortunately, a stomach bug that rampaged through our family and house over the weekend kept me from making it there on Sunday morning, and I am looking forward to being with … Continue reading God’s Deep and Abiding Love is a Gift and Promise- a stewardship sermon for Epiphany 4C

Preaching on Stewardship- February 3, 2019- The Fourth 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 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday February 3, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- February 3, 2019- The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

“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).

“This is the Time”- a stewardship sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday

I had the privilege of being with the good people of First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska yesterday. I was invited by Pastor Doug Dill to preach on stewardship for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. It was a joy to be with them again. What follows is the majority of the manuscript that I preached from for both the congregation’s traditional and contemporary … Continue reading “This is the Time”- a stewardship sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday