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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……
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……
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……
Psalm 80:5 You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure. There’s something about honest lament in a culture whose discomfort with grief is palpable, though I’ll have to admit the……
Dear friends, I pray this message finds you well. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s August already. With so much weighing on our hearts and minds as we look for school to start up again, I pray this……
Dear friends, I pray this finds you well. In the midst of so many challenges and heartaches, may we know the abiding joy of life in Christ. God is faithful. Here is today’s worship service in its entirety: If you’d……
Dear friends, I pray this message finds you well. Here is today’s worship service: If you’d prefer to listen only to the sermon, you can listen here: https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson/love-is-the-final-word-a-sermon-for-the-5th-sunday-of-easter The sermon this week is based on John 14:1-14: [Jesus said to……
God is faithful. In the midst of deepest night for this beloved world, God gives blessing. Alongside our weeping, joy sings out with strength and surrender: Easter is here. Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! ……
This sermon was preached at St. John and Hauge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on February 23, 2020. It’s based on Matthew 17:1-9. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. Matthew 17:1-9 1Jesus took with him……
This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on January 5, 2020. It’s based on two of the assigned readings for the Day of Epiphany: Ephesians 3:1-12 and Matthew 2:1-12. If you’d prefer to listen……
