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

Palm Sunday 2017

Sunday April 9th, 2017 Isaiah 50:4–9a Philippians 2:5–11 Matthew 27:11–54 Click here for Audio Version.

The God Factor – God’s Power in Your Life – Daniel Plan Part A

This sermon was delivered on March 26th, 2017 by Pastor Douglas Dill at First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City NE. This sermon is based upon the sermon delivered by Pastor Rick Warren for the Daniel Plan Matthew 13:58 (AMP) Romans 4:20 (GN) Proverbs 29:18 (NIV) Ephesians 3:20 (LB) Jeremiah 32:27 (NLT) Psalm 2:8 (NIV) Acts … [Read more…]

Setting Goals in Fatih – Daniel Plan Part A

Daniel Plan / Setting Goals in Faith Part A Why I Need Personal Goals Ephesians 1:10 (GW) 1 Corinthians 9:26 (NCV) Ephesians 5:16(NLT) Matthew 9:29 (NIV) Romans 14:23 (NIV) Philippians 3:12 (TEV) Ephesians 4:13 (CEV) Job 6:11 (NLT) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Click here for the audio only version (to be updated soon)

Jesus’s Birth, Drop Your Security Blankets

This is the sermon that was delivered at First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City NE. on December 24th at the 11 PM Service. Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96:1-13 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20 Here is the link to the audio only version.

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…]

Traveling Light Ch 1-3

This is part 1 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:  (New Century Version) Exodus 6:2-3, 6a, 7b 2 Then God said to Moses, “I am the Lord. 3 I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, … [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/