The Holy Spirit and Being Lutheran
The day of Pentecost June 4th, 2017 Gospel John 20:19–23 Click here for an audio version
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Easter Sermon 2017
Easter morning sermon at First Lutheran Church, South Sioux City NE First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 (NRSV) Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 (NRSV) Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSV) Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (NRSV) For an audio version only, click here.
Palm Sunday 2017
Sunday April 9th, 2017 Isaiah 50:4–9a Philippians 2:5–11 Matthew 27:11–54 Click here for Audio Version.
The Group Factor–We’re Better Together, Daniel Plan Part B
Pastor Jose Miranda of St. Paul United Methodist, delivers part B at First Lutheran on 3/22/2017 This sermon is based upon the sermon delivered by Pastor Rick Warren for the Daniel Plan Philippians 2:4 (TEV) Hebrews 13:1 (CEV) Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) 1 Peter 3:8a (LB) 1 Corinthians 12:26 (ESV) Romans 12:15 (TEV) … [Read more…]
The Group Factor–We’re Better Together, Daniel Plan Part A
Daniel Plan / The Group Factor (Community) Sermon Scripture Readings: First Reading: 1 Corinthians 14: 26, 30-31 (MES) Sermon Scripture Readings: Romans 12:5b (NLT) Colossians 2: 6-7 (ESV) Genesis 2:18 (NLT) Hebrews 10:25 (TEV) Ephesians 4:16 (NLT) 1 Peter 4:9 (TEV) Ephesians 2:10 (NCV) Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NCV) Galatians 6:10 (MSG) For an audio only version, click here.
Setting Goals in Fatih – Daniel Plan Part A
Daniel Plan / Setting Goals in Faith Part A Why I Need Personal Goals Ephesians 1:10 (GW) 1 Corinthians 9:26 (NCV) Ephesians 5:16(NLT) Matthew 9:29 (NIV) Romans 14:23 (NIV) Philippians 3:12 (TEV) Ephesians 4:13 (CEV) Job 6:11 (NLT) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Click here for the audio only version (to be updated soon)
Being In Community: Saints and Sinners
Below is the video of a sermon delivered at First Lutheran Church, on 11-6-2016. Click here for an audio version.
Traveling Light Chapters 15-16
This is part 5 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 James 4:1-3 (TNIV) Today’s New International Version 1What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires … [Read more…]
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…]
What does God say about gossip?
From a “Buddy Christ” question that was addressed in a newsletter. Dear buddy, what does God say about gossip? Another good question this month. I love that you are willing to ask the tough questions. I am going to get a little technical on you first, so that we can come to … [Read more…]