Do we say “It’s Not Fair!?” Or do we “Go and…” ? A stewardship and vitality sermon for September 23 & 24, 2023

Do we say, “It’s Not Fair!”? Or, do we “Go and…” with God? A stewardship and vitality sermon based on Matthew 20 for St. Michael Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading Do we say “It’s Not Fair!?” Or do we “Go and…” ? A stewardship and vitality sermon for September 23 & 24, 2023

Dear Preachers- Got Stewardship?

“Got stewardship?” My guess is the question isn’t received as easily as “Got milk?” The question isn’t exactly asking, do you talk about money in your preaching? It’s not asking do you preach on stewardship once a year around times related to the budget and/or year-end giving? No. It’s asking a discipleship question and that matters. So, preachers, do you have #stewardship in your preaching? Continue reading Dear Preachers- Got Stewardship?

“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

‘It’s Time to Go’- a sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 10 A) for St. Luke’s and Grace Lutheran Churches

“It’s Time to Go!” A sermon for St. Luke’s & Grace Lutheran Church for the Second Sunday after Pentecost based on Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26. #GoAnd #NebraskaSynod #WeAreOne #ChurchTogether Continue reading ‘It’s Time to Go’- a sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 10 A) for St. Luke’s and Grace Lutheran Churches

Abundant Life- is all about walking with God’s beloved- a sermon for Easter 4A/Good Shepherd Sunday- for The Lutheran Center at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Abundant Life- is all about walking with God’s beloved- a sermon for Easter 4A (Good Shepherd Sunday) for The Lutheran Center at the UNL for April 30, 2023 #abundance Continue reading Abundant Life- is all about walking with God’s beloved- a sermon for Easter 4A/Good Shepherd Sunday- for The Lutheran Center at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Living Out Life with Deep Joy- a sermon for Easter 3A for St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice, Nebraska

Living Out Life with Deep Joy- a sermon for St. John Lutheran in Beatrice, Nebraska based on Luke 24 and the story about the Road to Emmaus for the congregation’s “Together for Joy” stewardship emphasis. Continue reading Living Out Life with Deep Joy- a sermon for Easter 3A for St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice, Nebraska

“Jesus Meets Us Where We’re At, inviting us to believe and respond”- a sermon for Easter 2A (April 16, 2023)

“Jesus meets us where we’re at”- a #sermon for the Second Sunday of #Easter for Spirit of Grace Lutheran in Holdrege #NebraskaSynod #WeAreOne #ChurchTogether Continue reading “Jesus Meets Us Where We’re At, inviting us to believe and respond”- a sermon for Easter 2A (April 16, 2023)

“Get Up and Do Not Be Afraid”- a sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Year A)

“Get up and Do Not Be Afraid.” A #Sermon for the #Transfiguration of Our Lord (Year A) for St. Andrew’s Lutheran in Lincoln, Nebraska, with thoughts about the work of the congregation in the Vitality Initiative too. Continue reading “Get Up and Do Not Be Afraid”- a sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Year A)

Big Questions, Promises, Laws and Hopes- the life of being God’s people together- a sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany (Year A)

Big questions, promises, laws and hopes- the life of being God’s People together- a sermon for Epiphany 6A for Messiah Lutheran Church in Ralston, Nebraska Continue reading Big Questions, Promises, Laws and Hopes- the life of being God’s people together- a sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany (Year A)