Christ

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…]

Christ, The King over All

Below is the video version of the sermon. The audio version is missing the video shown following the sermon. Click here for the audio version. Christ the King Sunday 11/20/2016 Old Testament Jeremiah 23:1–6 New Testament Colossians 1:11–20 Gospel Luke 23:33–43

Moving Mountains

This morning I was reading a post by Max Lucado.  It began me thinking a little more about what Jesus said can be done with faith.  Here is a portion of what Max wrote:  “Jesus spilled his blood for you. You can spill your heart before God. Jesus said if you have faith, you can tell a … [Read more…]

Traveling Light Chapters 17-18

This is part 6 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. 1 Corinthians 15:42-49 (VOICE) The Voice Bible 42 It’s like this with the resurrection of those who have died. The body planted in the … [Read more…]

Traveling Light Ch 11-12

This is part 4 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.   Isaiah 57:1-2 (DSSB) Dead Sea Scrolls Bible 1 And the righteous person perishes, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are … [Read more…]

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