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Living in Response to the Good News- the life as disciples and stewards- a sermon for Sunday November 9, 2025

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in McCook, Nebraska on Sunday November 9, 2025. Thank you to Nebraska Synod Council member Sharon Bohling for the invitation, and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and lead worship, preach on the appointed lessons for the day, stewardship, share a word about … Continue reading Living in Response to the Good News- the life as disciples and stewards- a sermon for Sunday November 9, 2025

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Be a Cheerleader

Happy New Year’s, and Merry Eighth Day of Christmas! As I sit down to write this evening, I keep thinking about the words in my head, “Be a Cheerleader.” I am not one for New Year’s Resolutions. They just never tend to resonate well for me. Focusing on a particular mission or vision, or an idea like we might see as an Epiphany “Star Word” … Continue reading Be a Cheerleader

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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

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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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Ask Questions, Be Bold, Respond and Serve- a stewardship sermon for August 25, 2024

It was a joy to be with the saints of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Valley, Nebraska on Sunday August 25, 2024. Thank you Pastor Barbara Oshlo for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to bring greetings from the Bishop and the whole synod, and to share a word of gratitude for the congregation’s ministry and mission … Continue reading Ask Questions, Be Bold, Respond and Serve- a stewardship sermon for August 25, 2024

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Thinking about a Christmas Village in July- an ode to Great Aunt Dorothea

I know what you are probably thinking. Here it is. Another one of those blatant, commercialistic “Christmas in July” gimmicks. Well, not so. But I made you look, didn’t I? I am thinking about our Christmas Village today though. You know the one that you might have in your home in someway too, each Advent, Christmas, and/or winter season. In mine, it’s right up front … Continue reading Thinking about a Christmas Village in July- an ode to Great Aunt Dorothea

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Go and Love and Be the Church- a sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year B)

I had the great privilege and joy to be with God’s people gathered as St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gilead, Nebraska on Sunday May 5, 2024. I was invited to come first of all and speak about mission share. The congregation had some questions about that come up at their annual meeting and in council meetings, and they wanted to come and share about that, … Continue reading Go and Love and Be the Church- a sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year B)

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Go and Tell the Story: a stewardship sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

It was a privilege to be with God’s people gathered as Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne, Nebraska on Sunday April 21, 2024. Thank you Pastor Chad Rademacher for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation, I brought greetings during the announcements from Bishop Johnson and shared words of gratitude for all the ministry that the … Continue reading Go and Tell the Story: a stewardship sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Keep Awake, and Keep Going- a stewardship sermon based on Mark 13 for the Fifth Sunday in Lent

I had the privilege to be with the good people of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday March 17, 2024. Thank you to Pastor Day Hefner and the congregation’s council who invited me to come and visit and preach on stewardship. In addition to preaching, I shared words of greeting from the Bishop and the whole synod, as well as words … Continue reading Keep Awake, and Keep Going- a stewardship sermon based on Mark 13 for the Fifth Sunday in Lent

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Go and Love: The work of the Kingdom of God- a stewardship sermon for Lent 1B

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Bethany Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church in Lyons, Nebraska on Sunday February 18, 2024 thanks to the invite from the congregations and their current interim pastor, Pastor Bob Oleson. I was invited to come and preach on stewardship, bring greetings to the congregations from Bishop Johnson as well as on behalf of the … Continue reading Go and Love: The work of the Kingdom of God- a stewardship sermon for Lent 1B

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