As you may have noticed, mostly I post sermons on my blog site. Not today. The congregation I served, ran out of money for a full or even a part-time pastor. In order to remove the financial responsibility from the congregation council, I resigned. I do not have a call in a congregation at this … [Read more…]
September 10, 2023 Preached to the wonderful people of, Crossroads Lutheran, San Tan Valley, Arizona Matthew 16:21-28 (NIV)
March 22, 2023 Romans 5:1–11 (NIV)Luke 6:27-42 (NIV)
4th Sunday of Lent 3-19-2023 Psalm 43:3-4 (NIV)Matthew 25:1-40 (NIV)
Third Sunday of Lent 3-12-2023 Psalm 45:6-7 (NIV)Matthew 22:1-14 (NIV)
I unfortunately know too many good pastors who have decided to leave ministry. Some this was their first call, others after a second call, others this was their first job after college and seminary. Most seminary students come out of seminary with a substantial debt load. I know of some that have $20,000 to $100,000 … [Read more…]
2nd Sunday of Lent 3-5-2023 Psalm 16:5-8 (NIV)Matthew 20:1-16 (NIV)
Transfiguration of our Lord 2-19-2023 Psalm 41:7-10 (NIV)Matthew 16:24-17:8 (NIV)
1-29-2029 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Psalm 20:7 (NIV) Matthew 6:7-34 (NIV)
3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 42:1-9 NIVMatthew 12:15-21 NIV