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Beloved, Named and Known- a sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Island, Nebraska on September 14, 2025. Thank you Pastor Steven Peeler for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. On September 13, the entire Nebraska Synod staff was in nearby Marquette for a Nebraska Synod “On the Road Again” weekend, and out of that … Continue reading Beloved, Named and Known- a sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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“Follow Me” – a sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C- Lectionary 13)

It was a joy to join God’s people in Hastings, Nebraska gathered as Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, on Sunday July 29, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Paul Ozbun for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. The Nebraska Synod staff was on the road again during the course of the weekend, gathered for story sharing, learning, and wondering together … Continue reading “Follow Me” – a sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C- Lectionary 13)

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Follow Me- a sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter (Year C)

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday May 4, 2025. It was a joy to be with the congregation, part of the Holy Trinity Parish. Thank you Pastor John Strackbein and to the parish’s vitality team for the invitation. It was a joy to be with God’s people this past weekend. I was … Continue reading Follow Me- a sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter (Year C)

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Being ‘All In’ for the Sake of our Neighbors- a sermon for Sunday November 10, 2024

It was a gift to be “home” with God’s people gathered as Salem Lutheran in Fontanelle, Nebraska on Sunday November 10, 2024. Thank you to Pastor Allison Siburg for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. Okay, yes, I was invited to preach at home on themes related to the gospel text this week, and our identity as disciples and stewards, … Continue reading Being ‘All In’ for the Sake of our Neighbors- a sermon for Sunday November 10, 2024

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The Good Life- the real one! a Stewardship sermon for Sunday October 13 (Lectionary 28B)

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday October 13th. Thank you Pastor Heather Grell for the invitation, as well as to the congregation’s stewardship committee and the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to preach on stewardship, bring words of greeting from the Bishop … Continue reading The Good Life- the real one! a Stewardship sermon for Sunday October 13 (Lectionary 28B)

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From Fear to Wonder- asking questions to grow: a stewardship and vitality sermon

I had the privilege to be with God’s people gathered as American Lutheran Church in Ashland, Nebraska on Sunday September 22, 2024. Thank you Pastor Suzanne How for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. It was a wonderful day of conversation, worship, and sharing stories. I was invited to bring greetings from the Bishop, a word of gratitude for the … Continue reading From Fear to Wonder- asking questions to grow: a stewardship and vitality sermon

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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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No Matter the Water, No Matter the Storm, God is With Us! – A stewardship sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 12B/Proper 7).

I had the privilege to be with Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday June 23, 2024. Thank you Pastor Tobi White for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. It was a beautiful day to be together as God’s people- filled with baptism, communion, wonderful music in worship, and then a very deep, vulnerable and even heartbreaking Bible … Continue reading No Matter the Water, No Matter the Storm, God is With Us! – A stewardship sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 12B/Proper 7).

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Join in the Dance of Mystery and Grace- a sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday (Year B)

On Holy Trinity Sunday, Sunday May 26, 2024, I had the privilege to be with God’s people gathered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Beatrice, Nebraska. Thank you so much to Pastor Kathee Forrest for the invitation, and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and preach and assist in worship, to lead a forum and conversation time with … Continue reading Join in the Dance of Mystery and Grace- a sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday (Year B)

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