Encountering Jesus

Sunday, November 12, 2017 | After Pentecost Proper 27 Year A Matthew 25:1-13 There is no video or audio for this sermon.   The foolish were short sighted. They thought of the moment, today not the future. They did not plan for the future. When we say and do things that are not focused on … [Read more…]

All Saints 2017: There Is More

On the same date | Special Days All Saints (Observed) Year A Revelation 7:9–17 1 John 3:1–3 Matthew 5:1-12 Romans 8:31-32 Romans 8:35 Romans 8:37-39 John 14:1-6 1 Corinthians 15:51–57

Two Kingdoms

Sunday, October 22, 2017 | After Pentecost Proper 24 Year A 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Matthew 22:15–22    

Love, Sisters and Brothers: in Sins and Blessings

Sunday, September 10, 2017 | After Pentecost Proper 18 Year A New Testament Romans 13:8–14 (NRSV) Gospel Matthew 18:15–20 (NRSV) Click here for an audio only version. The text version is below the video.     Romans 13:8 (NRSV) It sums it all up, 8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the … [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.  

The Holy Spirit and Being Lutheran

The day of Pentecost June 4th, 2017 Gospel John 20:19–23 Click here for an audio version

The need of a Stephen Minister

3rd Sunday of Easter 4/30/2017 First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23 (NLT) Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 Click here for an audio only version.

Thy Rod and Thy Staff

I was sent a link by a friend of mine, to this blog post.  I really like this, because it points out everyday things and events that are the rod and staff of our shepherd, Jesus Christ.   Your Rod and Your Staff

Easter Sermon 2017

Easter morning sermon at First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City NE First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 (NRSV) Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 (NRSV) Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSV) Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (NRSV) For an audio version only, click here.

Becoming Who God Meant You To Be, Daniel Plan Part B

Wednesday April 5th, 2017 Psalm 119:73 (LB) 1 Corinthians 14:1a (NLT) Ephesians 3:17 (NCV) 1 John 4:18 (NIV) Romans 8:27-29 (MSG) Psalm 34:1 (LB) Romans 12:2 (NLT) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (LB) FIVE WINNING CHOICES Click here for an audio version.