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

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…]

Rekindle the Gift of God

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…]

Confidence in the Gospel

Confidence in the Gospel

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…]

The Gospel Triumphant

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…]

Doing What Is Right

4/26/2026 Acts 16:16-34 (NIV) Luke 6:18-19 (NIV) Acts 15:6-15 (NIV)

Jesus’ Last Three Words

4/2/2026 Maundy ThursdayPsalm 26:3 (NIV)John 19:23-30 (NIV)

How Do You See Jesus?

How Do You See Jesus

March 29th, 2026 Psalm 24:1-10 (NIV)John 12:12–27 (NIV)John 19:16b–22 (NIV)