God’s Gifts Cultivated

11/1/2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Dougla Dill Scripture References • 1 Kings 3:4–28 – Read aloud by Lector; used to show Solomon’s request for wisdom, God granting discernment, and the famous judgment of the two women. • Matthew 6:9–10 (Lord’s Prayer) – Quoted briefly as the Gospel reading to frame prayer and … [Read more…]

Abuse, Power, Reform

October 25th, 2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill;  Scripture read by Paul Hand Scripture References • 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-26, 12:1-9 – recounting David, Bathsheba, Uriah and Nathan; used to expose abuse of power and consequences. • Psalm 51 – David’s prayer of confession cited to show repentance and God’s mercy. … [Read more…]

Who Do You Serve?

10/18/2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References • Joshua 24 – Joshua reviews God’s faithfulness from Abraham through the conquest and calls Israel to choose the Lord and discard foreign gods. • Matthew 4:8-10 – The temptation scene: Satan offers worldly power; Jesus replies, “Worship the Lord your God and … [Read more…]

The Law Fulfilled

October 11, 2026 Sermon Info Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References Exodus 19–20 – reading of the covenant and the Ten Commandments, used to remind Israel of what God did and the expectations of covenant faithfulness. Matthew 5:17 – Jesus: “I have not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it,” used to connect the Old Covenant law with Christ’s work. Central Message Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets; we are saved by grace through his death and resurrection, and the Spirit now guides how we respond—primarily by loving God and loving our neighbor. Key Points Notable Quotes “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.” (Matthew)“We are saved by grace.”“Love one another as Jesus first loved you.”“How do you live in Jesus today?” Application Choose love as the governing ethic: let “love God, love neighbor” shape moral choices rather than picking laws cafeteria-style.Follow the Spirit’s leading into concrete care for people in need (provide food, advocacy, accompaniment).Remember baptism as your identity in Christ: live from grace, not legalism.When you fail, seek forgiveness—Jesus covers sin through his death and resurrection.Keep Sabbath and care for creation, neighbor, and relationship with God as expressions of covenant faithfulness. Reflection Questions

Rescued

10-4-2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References • Exodus 14 – Read as the central example of God providing a way through impossible circumstances (the Red Sea parted so Israel could pass). • Matthew 2:13–15 – Gospel reading about the flight to Egypt, used to connect God’s protection and providence … [Read more…]

Imprisoned

September 27, 2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References • Genesis 39 – Reading of Joseph’s story: sold by his brothers, prospering in Potiphar’s house, false accusation, imprisonment, and God’s presence with him. • Matthew (Beatitudes) – Jesus’ words on being blessed when persecuted (rejoice for your reward in heaven) … [Read more…]

The Covenant Through Water

The Covenant Through Water

God’s covenant that comes to us in water, in the flood, baptism, and communion

The Desires Of The Heart

9/6/2026 ## Sermon Info * **Speaker / Pastor:** Rev. Douglas Dill* **Church / Location:** Mountain View Lutheran, Phoenix ## Scripture References * **Exodus 20:17** – read as the commandment **”You shall not covet”**, framing the message.* **Matthew (chapter read aloud)** – Jesus’s response about the **greatest commandments**: love God with all your heart, soul, mind … [Read more…]

Tuned Into God

8/23/2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References • Exodus 20:4–11 (referenced / verse reading): used to explain the commandments against idols, the misuse of God’s name, and the call to Sabbath rest. • Matthew (greatest commandment) – quoted to show the priority: love God with all your heart, soul, and … [Read more…]

The Law Points To The Gospel

8/17/2026 Sermon Info • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References • Exodus (Sinai / prologue) – used to show God establishing a relationship: “I am the Lord your God” and the giving of the commandments after Israel left Egypt. • Matthew – recounted the Pharisees testing Jesus and the discussion of the greatest … [Read more…]