Preaching on Stewardship- Dec. 24 & 25, 2017

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. Given that this coming week includes the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, there could be a lot of readings to sift through, to make it easy, I am presenting the likely readings appointed by both the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary as … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- Dec. 24 & 25, 2017

‘Give to God What is God’s’ – Taxes, Stewardship, & our relationship with God

I had the great privilege to be with the people of Christ Lutheran Church in Louisville, Nebraska on Sunday October 22nd, 2017, thanks to the invitation from my friend, Pastor Emily Johnson. The sermon focused on the appointed readings from the revised common lectionary for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 29A), especially Matthew 22:15-22, and Psalm 96:1-9. What follows is the majority of the … Continue reading ‘Give to God What is God’s’ – Taxes, Stewardship, & our relationship with God

Preaching on Stewardship- October 22, 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 22, 2017: Revised Common Lectionary- Time after Pentecost 20A Lectionary 29 First Lesson: Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Gospel of … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- October 22, 2017