In this Sermon, based on Psalm 121, Pastor Scott explores the tendency that humanity has to look up when danger or concern presents itself. From here he explores the promise of the Lord that we are never left alone.

This is the scripture lesson for Sunday August 27th, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: What Do I Do When I'm In Danger 8-27-23

In this sermon, based on John 20:19-31, Pastor Scott explores the story commonly, though incorrectly, known as Doubting Thomas. Thomas needs to see to believe, but he is also credited as an eye witness.
This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday April 7th, 2024, the 2nd Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Thomas Believes 4-7-24

In this sermon, based on Like 24:36b-48, Pastor Scott explores another resurrection appearance of Jesus, one among many we have, and the importance of the witnesses of the resurrection.

Note that there are some pauses in the audio due to audience participation.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday April 14th, the 3rd Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Why Do We Bear Witness? 4-14-24

In this sermon, based on John 10:11-18 and Psalm 23, Pastor Scott explores the apparent desire of God to be known by us, even as God already knows us.

These are the assigned texts for Sunday April 21, the 4th Sunday of Easter and Good Shepherd Sunday.

Sermon: Knowing God 4-21-24

In this sermon, based on Acts 8:26-40, Pastor Scott explores the story of Philip and the Ethiopian and what Philip's example means for us, especially in light of a natural disaster which stuck the area a couple days prior to Worship.

This is the assigned text for Sunday April 28th, the 5th Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Why Do We Care About Each Other? 4-28-24

In this sermon, based on John 15:9-17, Pastor Scott explores Jesus' new commandment to the disciples that they love one another, and how that is an expression of our faith in the world.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday May 5th, 2024, the 6th Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Jesus' New Commandment 5-5-24

In this sermon, based on Acts 1:1-11, Pastor Scott explores the story of the Ascension and the "what next" aspect for the disciples. This is based on Senior Recognition for our Graduates.

Note that one of the Graduates is Pastor Scott's daughter, and he gets a touch emotional at the end of the sermon.

This is the text for Sunday May 12th, Ascension Sunday and the 7th Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: When Jesus Sends Us Out 5-12-24

In this sermon, based on Acts 2:1-21, Pastor Scott explores the story of Pentecost and the disruptive way that the Holy Spirit empowers the earliest church.
This is the assigned text for Sunday May 19th, Pentecost Sunday.

Sermon: The Spirit of God 5-19-24

In this sermon, based on Romans 8:12-17 and John 3:1-17, Pastor Scott explores the idea of the Holy Trinity, one God in 3 persons, which is unbelievably confusing, and ultimately unknowable.  What we do know is what God says about us.

These are the assigned texts for Sunday May 26th, Holy Trinity Sunday.

Sermon: Do We Understand the Holy Trinity? 5-26-24

In this sermon, based on Mark 2:23-3:6, Pastor Scott explores 2 events which happen on the Sabbath, in which Jesus challenges a rigid understanding of what is allowed. 

This is the assigned gospel for Sunday June 2nd, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: What is Sabbath For? 6-2-24

In this sermon, based on Genesis 3:8-15, but also expanded out to discuss Genesis 2-3 as a whole, Pastor Scott explores the story of God's interaction with humanity immediately after the Fall, and how it sheds light on human nature.

This is the assigned text for Sunday June 9th, 2024, the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Shame, Blame, Name, Claim 6-9-24

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: What Do I Do When I'm In Danger 8-27-23

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