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.
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…]
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…]
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
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…]
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…]
Click this link for the audio version of the sermon. Sunday, May 22, 2016 After Pentecost Holy Trinity Year C Old Testament Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 Psalm Psalm 8:1-9 New Testament Romans 5:1–5 Gospel John 16:12–15 Revised Common Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009).
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/
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…]
Sunday, May 8, 2016 Seventh Sunday of Easter First Reading Acts 16:16–34 Psalm Psalm 97:1-12 New Testament Revelation 22:12–14, 16–17, 20–21 Gospel John 17:20–26 Click here for the audio of the sermon