Armor of God?

Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies……

(There May Yet Be Hope)

Lamentations 3:22-33 22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will……

We Do Not Know How

Mark 4:26-34 26 [Jesus] also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground 27 and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28 The……

Joy to Stay

This sermon was preached at Ossian Lutheran Church on May 5, 2024.   John 15:9-17 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love,……

Who Is Jesus?

This sermon was preached at St. James Lutheran Church in Johnston, Iowa. It’s based on Matthew 14:22-33. If you’d like to view the worship service, you can find it here: https://fb.watch/mp121NCUH2/   Matthew 14:22-33 22[Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat……

The Season of Commencement

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 1:6-14 6When [the apostles] had come together, they asked [Jesus], “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He replied, “It is not for……

All Things Hold Together

This sermon was preached at Ossian Lutheran Church on November 20, 2022, using the assigned texts for Christ the King Sunday. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore……

Give Us a Blessing!

This sermon was preached at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Decorah, Iowa on October 16, 2022. It’s based on the assigned readings for this day: Genesis 32:22-31 The same night [Jacob] got up and took his two wives, his two maids,……

Choosing Vulnerability

Dear friends, Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you watch the entire thing, you’ll hear me reading my letter of resignation as pastor of Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches. I will begin a new……

Feeling the Pressure

Dear friends, Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you’d prefer to listen to the gospel reading and sermon, you may do so here:   Today’s sermon is based on Isaiah 35:4-7a, Psalm 146, and Mark……