Confirmation – Reformation Sermon 2016
Below is the sermon at First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City NE. Click here for an audio only version. Jeremiah 31:31-34 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36
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Moving Mountains
This morning I was reading a post by Max Lucado. It began me thinking a little more about what Jesus said can be done with faith. Here is a portion of what Max wrote: “Jesus spilled his blood for you. You can spill your heart before God. Jesus said if you have faith, you can tell a … [Read more…]
Traveling Light Ch 4-5
This is part 2 of a 6 part series from Max Lucado’s book, Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear. Click here for the audio of this sermon First Reading Exodus 20:8-11 The New Century Version (NCV) 8 “Remember to keep the Sabbath holy. 9 Work and get everything done during six days each … [Read more…]
The Father, Son and Spirit are Calling
Click this link for the audio version of the sermon. Sunday, May 22, 2016 After Pentecost Holy Trinity Year C Old Testament Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 Psalm Psalm 8:1-9 New Testament Romans 5:1–5 Gospel John 16:12–15 Revised Common Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009).
5 Surprising Characteristics of Churches That Are Actually Reaching the Next Generation
I saw this blog post posted on my bishop’s site. After reading it, it really makes sense. Mostly, it is trusting that God is in charge and the Holy Spirit is guiding us, should we choose to respond to the Spirit Of Truth. Take a look, see what you think. http://careynieuwhof.com/2015/10/5-surprising-characteristics-of-churches-that-are-actually-reaching-the-next-generation/
Church Bullies
Below is a very interesting article about bullies in the church. In the past I have seen this behavior by members of a church. I saw a pastor leave a congregation following some of this behavior. The title is indicates that there are good reasons, however the good reasons are from the bully perspective. The … [Read more…]
Joint Lent services between Catholics and Lutherans
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Where is Jesus?
Sunday, December 27, 2015 | Christmas First Sunday after Christmas: Holy Family Year C Old Testament 1 Samuel 2:18–20, 26 New Testament Colossians 3:12–17 Gospel Luke 2:41–52 On Christmas Eve, I asked the question, “Where is the Messiah?” Just where is Jesus in this world around us. Even when Jesus was a … [Read more…]
Tell the Good News, Be the Light
Currently the sermons and services are not being recorded at Calvary. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thursday, December 24, 2015 Christmas Nativity of the Lord Old Testament Isaiah 9:2-7 New Testament Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Luke 1:1-20 The time of Advent, the time of waiting for the birth of a savior can be … [Read more…]
Brokenness
Audio Version Sunday November 8, 2015 After Pentecost Proper 27 Year B Old Testament 1 Kings 17:8–16 New Testament Hebrews 9:24–28 Gospel Mark 12:38–44 The scriptures we have today are ones that can be easily misused against people. It would be very easy to take both the 1 Kings text and the Mark text and … [Read more…]