God does and comes to us, in all circumstances

Sunday, December 24, 2017 | Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent Year B On the same date: Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Eve Old Testament 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16 Luke 1:46b–55 New Testament Romans 16:25–27 Gospel Luke 1:26–38   God comes to us even from the very beginning. Sometimes I think that many of us forget … [Read more…]

TV Appearance First Lutheran on Siouxland New KMEG14 Fox44

I had a fantastic opportunity to appear on KMEG14-Fox44 to speak about our new contemporary service. J.R., the contemporary band leader, made arrangements for this interview.  So thankful that this could be done. Below the video, is what was posted to the website of the news station. SIOUXLAND NEWS — The First Lutheran Church of South … [Read more…]

Spiritual Gifts: Your Calling and God’s Vision and Your Vision, Coming Together

Adapted from the, “Discovering God’s Vision For Your Life, You and Your Spiritual Gifts.” By Kenneth C. Haugk. Part 4 of 4. Unfortunately, there is no audio or video associated with this sermon. 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 Matthew 11:29-30 Module 7 Your Calling  The Ministry of Every Christian Vocation The root of the English word vocation … [Read more…]

Let it Go

Sunday, July 9, 2017 | After Pentecost Proper 9 Year A New Testament Romans 7:15–25a Gospel Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 Revised Common Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009). For an audio only version, click here.  

Gifts of the Spirit

We have many spiritual gifts given to us by God.  Most of us have heard about Spiritual gifts in some way or another.  Some of those gifts include things such as the gifts of: Fellowship, Finance, Caring Ministries, Christian Education, Management, Hospitality and many others.  The gifts that God gives to us, is not limited … [Read more…]

The Group Factor–We’re Better Together, Daniel Plan Part B

Pastor Jose Miranda of St. Paul United Methodist, delivers part B at First Lutheran on 3/22/2017 This sermon is based upon the sermon delivered by Pastor Rick Warren for the Daniel Plan Philippians 2:4 (TEV) Hebrews 13:1 (CEV) Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) 1 Peter 3:8a (LB) 1 Corinthians 12:26 (ESV) Romans 12:15 (TEV) … [Read more…]

The Group Factor–We’re Better Together, Daniel Plan Part A

Daniel Plan / The Group Factor (Community) Sermon Scripture Readings: First Reading: 1 Corinthians 14: 26, 30-31 (MES) Sermon Scripture Readings: Romans 12:5b (NLT) Colossians 2: 6-7 (ESV) Genesis 2:18 (NLT) Hebrews 10:25 (TEV) Ephesians 4:16 (NLT) 1 Peter 4:9 (TEV) Ephesians 2:10 (NCV) Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NCV) Galatians 6:10 (MSG) For an audio only version, click here.