In this sermon, based on Mark 8:27-38, Pastor Scott explores the statement made that Jesus is the Messiah, and the way he shuts that down before shifting into the reality of what being the Son of Man means.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday September 15th, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Where is the Kingdom of God? 9-15-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 9:30-37, Pastor Scott explores Jesus' second passion prediction, which confused the disciples and led them into a completely different debate.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday September 22nd, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Can I Ask Jesus Questions? 9-22-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 9:38-50, Pastor Scott explores an odd teaching of Jesus in response to the disciples trying to justify themselves on account of their bias. 

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday September 29th, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Bias in the Church 9-29-24

In this sermon, based on Genesis 2:18-24, Pastor Scott explores the 2nd account of creation and how "the human" ultimately requires companionship.

This is the assigned text for Sunday October 6th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: We Need Eachother 10-6-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 10:17-31, Pastor Scott explores the story of Jesus being asked how to inherit eternal life, and compares it with golf.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday October 13th, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Faith is Like Golf 10-13-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 10:46-52, Pastor Scott explores the healing of Blind Bartimaeus by Jesus, and the important statement about the importance of faith. 

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday October 27th, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost and Reformation Sunday.

Sermon: Blind Bartimaeus 10-27-24

In this sermon, based on John 11:32-44, Pastor Scott explores the reality of life and death through the example of Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. We are reminded that we mourn together but also that God mourns with us.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday November 3rd, All Saints Sunday.

Sermon: How Do We Mourn Together? 11-3-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 12:38-44, Pastor Scott explores the story of Jesus pointing out the widow who gives her last two coins.  He explores the idea that no matter our circumstances or status, we are seen by God and we are claimed as beloved children.
This is the assigned Gospel text for Sunday November 10th, the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. 

Sermon: Does God See Me? 11-10-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 13:1-8, Pastor Scott explores Jesus' prediction of the temple's destruction. Human nature of wanting to know when and how is on display in the reaction of the disciples.   This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday November 17th, the 26th Sunday after Pentecost. 

Sermon: Gospel According to Journey 11-17-24

In this sermon, based on Revelation 1:4-8, Pastor Scott offers a majorly abridged overview of the Bible narrative as the church year comes to a close on Christ the King Sunday.  God reminds us of being the Alpha and Omega, so we recap the story. 

Sermon: A Quick Trip Through the Bible, 11-24-24

I'm a pastor in Southwest Iowa, serving a congregation that is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Each week, I explore an assigned Common Lectionary Text as I aim towards creating a sermon.

Sermon: Can I Ask Jesus Questions? 9-22-24

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