In this sermon, based on Mark 4:35-41, Pastor Scott explores the story of the disciples being overcome with fear as they are stuck in a boat in the middle of a storm at sea...all while Jesus is snoozing.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday June 23rd, the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: When the Storms Rage 6-23-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 5:31-43, Pastor Scott explores the story of 2 miraculous healings as an example of Jesus' Care for the world, which we are called to emulate.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday June 30th, the 6th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Why Do We Care? 6-30-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 6:1-13, Pastor Scott explores an odd story where Jesus is discounted within his hometown. This points towards a human tendency to remain stuck in the past, while God tends to invite us forward.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday July 7th, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Getting Stuck in the Past 7-7-24

In this sermon, Pastor Scott explores the story of the death of John the Baptist and the messy dynamics that led to his death. Likewise, he explores this in light of the attempted assassination on July 13th. 

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday July 14th, the 8th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Why The Gospel Is Important 7-14-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56, Pastor Scott explores the example of Jesus' compassion upon the crowds and the importance of the times when we follow his example to show compassion on one another.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday July 21st, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: God's Compassion 7-21-24

In this sermon, based on 1 Kings 19:4-8, Pastor Scott explores the event when the prophet Elijah gets whiny and God orders a nap and food.

This is the assigned text for Sunday August 11th, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: When God Says Rest 8-11-24

In this sermon, based on Job 32:1-10, Pastor Scott explores the idea of wisdom, and specifically how we share the wisdom of faith in the gospel. This is the text utilized for Sunday August 18th, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Wisdom and the Gospel 8-18-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 7:24-37, Pastor Scott explores the ways that God's presence is among us, especially in the midst of hard/difficult circumstances.

This is the assigned Gospel text for Sunday September 8th, the 16th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: The Presence of God 9-8-24

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

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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