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…]

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Cheap Grace

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We are Chosen

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Life to Preach

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Spiritual Gifts

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While we wait

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Good News From The Heart

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Saved and Predestined

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Serving In Clay Pots

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Minister where? Really God?

shape of heart with hands in back lit

As you may have noticed, mostly I post sermons on my blog site. Not today. The congregation I served, ran out of money for a full or even a part-time pastor. In order to remove the financial responsibility from the congregation council, I resigned. I do not have a call in a congregation at this … [Read more…]