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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
July 27, 2026 Sermon Summary • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill Scripture References • [2 Timothy 1:1-14] – Read at length to encourage Timothy (and listeners) to hold the gift of God, not be ashamed of the testimony, and rely on the Spirit that gives power, love, and self-discipline. • [Luke 17:5-6] – Quoted … [Read more…]
7/12/2026 Sermon Summary Action Items – Rev. Douglas Dill: Form a dedicated prayer group Organize and begin a prayer group charged specifically to pray for this congregation, the local community, and the call committee; identify meeting times, members, and prayer focus points and communicate this need to the congregation. – Rev. Douglas Dill: Support our … [Read more…]
7/5/2026 Sermon Info
5/31/2026 Ruth 1:1-22 (NIV)Matthew 5:3-9 (NIV) Sermon Info • Duration: 21:07 • Speaker / Pastor: Rev. Douglas Dill • Reader / Scripture Reader: Chaplain Leonard • Participants: Pastor Doug, Speaker B (children), Chaplain Leonard Scripture References • Ruth 1:1-22 – read and used as the main text to contrast two responses to loss and to … [Read more…]
May 10, 2026 Philippians 1:1–18 (NIV)Luke 9:46–48 (NIV) Sermon Info • Speaker / Rev. Douglas Dill: Preacher (sermon) • Reader: Lector (Philippians reading) • Church / Location: Mountain View Lutheran Church, Phoenix AZ. (references to Philippi and ELCA contexts) Scripture References • Philippians 1:1–18 (NIV) – Paul’s opening thanksgiving and prayer was read: a reminder … [Read more…]