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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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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)

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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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Cultivating Love through Grace: a stewardship sermon for Sunday October 6, 2024

It was a joy to be with God’s people gathered as Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, Nebraska on Sunday October 6, 2024. Thank you to Pastor Brenda Pfeifly for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and preach on stewardship, to assist in worship and install Pastor Brenda as the congregation’s pastor, and to meet … Continue reading Cultivating Love through Grace: a stewardship sermon for Sunday October 6, 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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Go and Be Intentional- a Stewardship Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent (Year B)

I had the privilege to be with the congregations of Zion American Lutheran Church in Macon, Nebraska and Bethany Lutheran Church in Axtell, Nebraska on Sunday March 3, 2024. Thank you to Pastor Marcia Dorn for the invitation and to both congregations for the warm welcome. In addition to preaching on stewardship, I was invited to bring greetings on behalf of the Bishop and words … Continue reading Go and Be Intentional- a Stewardship Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent (Year B)

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“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)

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Preaching Thoughts- Fifth Sunday in Lent- April 3, 2022

Reflections about and reactions to this week’s appointed stories for the 5th Sunday in #Lent from the revised common and narrative lectionaries, with potential insights about #discipleship, #mission, #innovation, and #stewardship. Continue reading Preaching Thoughts- Fifth Sunday in Lent- April 3, 2022

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Preaching Thoughts- Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021

Reflections about this week’s appointed stories from the revised common and narrative lectionaries for the Second Sunday of Advent, with potential insights about discipleship, mission, innovation, and stewardship. Continue reading Preaching Thoughts- Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021

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