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

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)

Now What? We are Witnesses! – a sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter (Year C)

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Yutan, Nebraska on Sunday April 27, 2025. Thank you Pastor Dave Maloy for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to visit the congregation and bring greetings and gratitude from Bishop Scott Johnson and the whole Nebraska Synod, to preach, and … Continue reading Now What? We are Witnesses! – a sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter (Year C)

“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)

Preaching on Stewardship- Sunday June 21, 2020- The Third Sunday after Pentecost

This week’s stewardship and discipleship nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for The Third Sunday after Pentecost are as follows: Sunday June 21, 2020: Revised Common Lectionary- The Third Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 12- Year A)First Lesson: Jeremiah 20:7-13Psalm 69:7-10, [11-15], 16-18Second Lesson: Romans 6:1b-11Gospel of Matthew 10:24-39 One of the realities about stewardship and discipleship, is that … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- Sunday June 21, 2020- The Third Sunday after Pentecost

Preaching on Stewardship- April 19, 2020- The Second Sunday of Easter

Happy Easter! After the annual break in stewardship preaching ideas for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday, the stewardship preaching nuggets return this week. Given the reality of digital worship being our norm for the foreseeable future, I will try to take that into account as well. Without further ado, this week’s stewardship nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- April 19, 2020- The Second Sunday of Easter

Preaching on Stewardship- March 29, 2020- The Fifth Sunday in Lent

This week’s stewardship nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Fifth Sunday in Lent are as follows: Sunday March 29, 2020: Revised Common Lectionary- The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year A) First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Second Lesson: Romans 8:6-11 Gospel of John 11:1-45 If I were preaching this week, I think I would highlight … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 29, 2020- The Fifth Sunday in Lent

I Know that My Redeemer Lives! – a Stewardship sermon for Lectionary 32C/Pentecost 22C

It was a joy to be with the good people of Alma Lutheran Church in Mead, Nebraska on Sunday November 10, 2019. Thank you to Pastor Quinlan Koch and Alma’s Stewardship Committee for the invitation, and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I had the privilege of leading worship, preaching, and leading the Children’s Sermon too. The manuscript of what I largely preached … Continue reading I Know that My Redeemer Lives! – a Stewardship sermon for Lectionary 32C/Pentecost 22C

Preaching on Stewardship- November 10, 2019- The Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

Each week on the blog I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost are as follows: Sunday November 10, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 32 (Year C) … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- November 10, 2019- The Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

Preaching on Stewardship- May 19, 2019- Fifth Sunday of Easter

Each Monday on the blog I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Fifth  Sunday in Easter are as follows: Sunday May 19, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year C) First Lesson: Acts 11:1-18 Psalm … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- May 19, 2019- Fifth Sunday of Easter