Author: Douglas Dill

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

Jesus’s Birth, Drop Your Security Blankets

This is the sermon that was delivered at First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City NE. on December 24th at the 11 PM Service. Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96:1-13 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20 Here is the link to the audio only version.

Traditions

Below is a post about traditions.  This post is on the website of the Church I serve at, First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City Nebraska.  http://www.flcssc.org   This time of the year can be steeped in traditions.  Sometimes we don’t even recall when or why a tradition was started.   Traditions have their place, to … [Read more…]

Leadership Lab 2016

Leadership Lab starts next week.  I cannot wait to get there and I know that this excitement is shared by all that lead and all that are being taught leadership.  If you don’t know what Leadership Lab is, check out the website at: http://www.LeadershipLab.net or Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/leadershiplab Below is a video to give you … [Read more…]

Faith – Martin Luther

In Torgau a wretched little woman once came to me and said, ‘Ah, dear Doctor, I have the idea that I’m lost and can’t be saved because I can’t believe.’ Then I replied, ‘Do you believe, dear lady, that what you pray in the Creed is true?’ She answered with clasped hands, ‘Oh yes, I … [Read more…]