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,……
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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……
Human Beings
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 James 1:17-27 and Mark 7:1-23. James 1:17-27……
Words of Life
Today’s worship service, in its entirety, is available here: If you prefer to listen to the gospel reading and sermon, you may do so here: Today’s sermon is based on John 6:56-69. [Jesus said,] 56“Those who eat my flesh and……
The Thread Holds
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 Psalm 34:1-9 and Luke 1:46-55. Psalm 34:1-9 I will……