We have left Platteville and headed out on our mission trip to serve in urban ministries of Houston TX. Although there were some very tired people this morning, there was still excitement to hit the road. We have made it to Missouri on I-35. Now it is time to fill the van and our tummies! … [Read more…]
Video Link to Sermon Audio Link to Sermon Malachi 4:1–2a 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13 Luke 21:5–19 Matthew 25:1-10 Matthew 24:42-43 Matthew 24:36 Last week when Jesus was asked a direct question, He never really answered the question at all. Then of course, the Sadducees were looking for details, not at the big picture as Jesus was … [Read more…]
We are now headed into Advent, waiting the anticipated arrival of a Savior for all of humanity. Sure, we have a bigger picture than the kings who sought out the baby Jesus and of the shepherds who received the good news from the angels. We can still experience this excitement if we are willing to … [Read more…]
Luke 19:1-11 I thought it might be helpful to have some background on me, to help you understand the perspectives I bring to the text today. I grew up un-churched. In fact I would say I was an atheist. I would get infuriated when I would see or hear things like “In God we trust”, … [Read more…]
Amos 8:4–7 Psalm 113:1-9 1 Timothy 2:1–7 Luke 16:1–13 Audio Version with Childrens Sermon Link to Video of Sermon At first glance, it would seem that the scripture today from Luke, does not have much in common with that of Amos or 1 Timothy. You might be asking the same question I was when I … [Read more…]
Proverbs 25:6-7 Psalm 112:1-10 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Audio Link When I was a police office, I told myself initially, that I wanted to do this job because I wanted to “Help Others”. On the surface, this was very much true, I liked doing, and there is nothing wrong with doing for others. … [Read more…]
Follow this link for the audio version on this site. In our text today, you will hear about the encounter of Jesus, after His resurrection, with a man named Saul. His other name, which is not given because of his conversion but is another name that he goes by, is Paul. This may have been … [Read more…]
Audio Version Link This is from a five minute sermon that I was to preach. Although in general, I disagree with a five minute sermon length, there are times and places where this may be appropriate. The words of God through Zechariah are spoken to the peoples of Israel. These same words in verse 9 are … [Read more…]