Evangelism & the Holy Spirit

stained glass art of holy spirit dove

December 28, 2025First Sunday of Christmas Psalm 32:1-2 (NIV)John 1:19-34 (NIV)

Harvest of Peace & Love in Community

July 6, 20254th Sunday after Pentecost Galatians 6:1-16 (NIV)Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 (NIV)  

How will you serve?

Sunday, June 23, 2019 | After PentecostYear CIsaiah 65:1–9Galatians 3:23–29Luke 8:26–39

Encountering Jesus

Sunday, November 12, 2017 | After Pentecost Proper 27 Year A Matthew 25:1-13 There is no video or audio for this sermon.   The foolish were short sighted. They thought of the moment, today not the future. They did not plan for the future. When we say and do things that are not focused on … [Read more…]

TV Appearance First Lutheran on Siouxland New KMEG14 Fox44

I had a fantastic opportunity to appear on KMEG14-Fox44 to speak about our new contemporary service. J.R., the contemporary band leader, made arrangements for this interview.  So thankful that this could be done. Below the video, is what was posted to the website of the news station. SIOUXLAND NEWS — The First Lutheran Church of South … [Read more…]

Different but stronger together than all the same

Sunday January 22, 2017 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 Click here for audio only version

Baptism of our Lord, Baptism is IMPORTANT!

Baptism is IMPORTANT! First Sunday After the Epiphany Year A Old Testament    Isaiah 42:1-9 New Testament   Acts 10:34-43 Gospel                   Matthew 3:13-17 Click on this link for an Audio only version.  

Invitation to the Word

January 1, 2017 Holy Name of Jesus – Mary, Mother of God Revised Common Lectionary Years ABC Old Testament  Numbers 6:22-27 New Testament Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel Luke 2:15-21 Sermon delivered at First Lutheran, South Sioux City NE Click here for an audio only version

Food for Thought: Why Church Visitors Need Real Connections with Real People

Below is a blog post that I came across.  It is a very insightful article.  I will have some printed copies at the welcome center.