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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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Faith with Intention- the stewardship of a mustard seed- a sermon for October 5, 2025

It was a joy to be with American Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 5, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Carla Johnson for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to preach on stewardship as part of the congregation’s stewardship emphasis, bring greetings from Bishop Scott Johnson and share words of gratitude … Continue reading Faith with Intention- the stewardship of a mustard seed- a sermon for October 5, 2025

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Responsibility, Division, and the Mission of God- a sermon for Sunday August 17, 2025 (Lectionary 20C)

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Calvary Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17, 2025. Thank you Pastor Kathy Montira for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. As part of a Nebraska Synod “On the Road Again” weekend, the entire Nebraska Synod staff was out among the congregations of … Continue reading Responsibility, Division, and the Mission of God- a sermon for Sunday August 17, 2025 (Lectionary 20C)

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“We Are an Offering”- a sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as First Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska on Sunday March 30, 2025. Thank you Pastor Greg DeBoer for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and preach as part of their Lenten series, “Worship Quest: a journey to Easter” focused on the different pieces of liturgy, … Continue reading “We Are an Offering”- a sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent

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We Respond to the Need of Others- a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Falls City, Nebraska on Sunday March 23, 2025. Thank you Pastor Joanna Kathol for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation I was invited to preach as part of the congregation’s Lenten series, “Cultivating Love through our Response.” The … Continue reading We Respond to the Need of Others- a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent

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The Depth of Human Spirit- a sermon for February 22 & 23, 2025

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska on February 22 and 23, 2025. Thank you Pastor Glen Thomas for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. In being with the congregation, I was invited to preach, bring words of greetings and gratitude, and officially install Pastor Glen Thomas as senior pastor … Continue reading The Depth of Human Spirit- a sermon for February 22 & 23, 2025

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Ordinary into Extraordinary: with God, Abundance is Real!- a sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C)

I had the privilege of being with God’s people gathered as Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday January 18 and Sunday January 19, 2025. Thank you to Pastor Lucy Wynard and Pastor Ashley Hall for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to preach and assist in worship, and lead an adult forum time under … Continue reading Ordinary into Extraordinary: with God, Abundance is Real!- a sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C)

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This Changes Everything! We are Beloved to Love- a sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday (Year C)

It was a joy to join the saints of Tri Saints Parish in Byron and Hardy, Nebraska- consisting of St. Paul Lutheran (Byron), St. Paul Lutheran (Hardy), and St. Peter Lutheran (outside of Byron) on Baptism of Our Lord Sunday January 12, 2025. Thank you Vicar Jack Roegner for the invitation and to the whole Tri Saints congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited … Continue reading This Changes Everything! We are Beloved to Love- a sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday (Year C)

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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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