Daniel Plan Introduction, Part A

(NIV) 1 Corinthians 6:12-15a, 18-20 (NIV)  Romans 12:1 (LB) Psalm 119:73 (NIV) Proverbs 3:1-10 (NLT) Deuteronomy 32:47 The sermon is based upon Pastor Rick Warren’s sermon, The Daniel Plan Introduction, The book Daniel Plan and the Video Series, Daniel Plan.  For an audio link only, click here.  

In the World, Not of the World

January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany Year A Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 New Testament:  1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Click here for 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.

Pope says church should apologize to gays

See this article from NPR regarding the Pope’s comments on Gay people.  Note the apology is not just the Roman Catholic Church but all Christians, as we are “The Church” of believers. Also note his comment about Martin Luther. shortcode

Traveling Light Ch 6 & 9

This is part 3 of a 6 part series from Max Lucado’s book, Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear. Click here for the audio of this sermon Hebrews 4:14-16 Philippians 2:1-11  Psalm 23:1-3 Luke 14:8-14

Traveling Light Ch 4-5

This is part 2 of a 6 part series from Max Lucado’s book, Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear. Click here for the audio of this sermon First Reading Exodus 20:8-11 The New Century Version (NCV) 8 “Remember to keep the Sabbath holy. 9 Work and get everything done during six days each … [Read more…]

Traveling Light Ch 1-3

This is part 1 of a 6 part series from Max Lucado’s book, Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear. Click here for the audio of this sermon.   First Reading:  (New Century Version) Exodus 6:2-3, 6a, 7b 2 Then God said to Moses, “I am the Lord. 3 I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, … [Read more…]

5 Surprising Characteristics of Churches That Are Actually Reaching the Next Generation

I saw this blog post posted on my bishop’s site.  After reading it, it really makes sense.  Mostly, it is trusting that God is in charge and the Holy Spirit is guiding us, should we choose to respond to the Spirit Of Truth.  Take a look, see what you think.   http://careynieuwhof.com/2015/10/5-surprising-characteristics-of-churches-that-are-actually-reaching-the-next-generation/

A Nice Response to a Non-Believer

Below is a video I was tagged in from Facebook. It would be nice if we all would have the wit to respond when our faith is challenged.  Although the response does not hold a definitive response to the question of a God or not (which comes only in faith through the Holy Spirit), it … [Read more…]