Misused Verses: I will do whatever you ask in my name

July 20, 2025 Today we’re starting a brand new message series about the most misused verses of the Bible. They don’t mean what you might think. They get twisted to where we’re believing something that God didn’t intend. Next week is “Judge not or you will be judged.” Week three is, “I know the plansContinue reading “Misused Verses: I will do whatever you ask in my name”

Sore Feet and No Place to Stay

July 6, 2026 I want to thank Jim Erdman for leading worship and preaching at St. Peter’s last Sunday and the youth of Trinity for leading worship last Sunday! It was awesome! It’s wonderful to not be missed when I’m away! We went to Boston, except for the last day of vacation we went toContinue reading “Sore Feet and No Place to Stay”

Elijah and Depression

June 22, 2025 We’re talking about a great prophet and miracle worker today, Elijah, and about a very difficult time in his life when he suffered from Depression. It’s encouraging to me, and I hope to you, that Elijah, one of the greatest prophets in the Bible, even he had a time in his lifeContinue reading “Elijah and Depression”

The Promise of Trouble

June 15, 2025  Jesus promised us many wonderful things. He promised us friendship! He said in John 15:14 “You are my friends if you do what I command you.”  In John 10:10 Jesus promised life to the full. In Matthew ch. 11, Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, andContinue reading “The Promise of Trouble”

Filled with the Spirit 

June 8, 2025  Imagine how awesome it would be to have Jesus with you, helping you all the time. If you have a party, and you run out of something important, like potato chips. Then Jesus gives you enough potato chips to feed 5000 people! Or your dog dies, and Jesus could just bring himContinue reading “Filled with the Spirit “

Mental Health Sunday: Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope 

June 1, 2025  Today we’re celebrating Mental Health Sunday! Here are some statistics on mental health. Nearly three in ten adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives and about 18% are currently experiencing depression.  The most commonly diagnosed mental disorder is anxiety disorders. About of third of Americans will experience anxietyContinue reading “Mental Health Sunday: Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope “

What to do while you wait 

May 25, 2025  It’s human nature to avoid what we don’t like: when my oldest kid was a toddler, he would eat peas. He would put a pea in his mouth. It would sit in his mouth for a little while, then he would spit out the skin! He avoided eating pea skins. Some kidsContinue reading “What to do while you wait “

A Nudge and a Miracle 

May 18, 2025  Today we’re talking about miracles. Do you believe in miracles? A miracle is NOT just something unusual. A miracle is something that seems impossible! It’s a reversal of the laws of nature. Have you ever felt you needed a miracle? Most of us have!  We don’t always get that miracle. It’s devastatingContinue reading “A Nudge and a Miracle “

Blessed are the Peacemakers 

May 11, 2025  We’re in a sermon series called “Bless this Home.” We’re talking about Jesus’ teaching: “Blessed are the peacemakers. My family growing up was pretty good. But there were definitely fights, arguments and name-calling. I thought, when I grow up, when I’m in charge, I’ll have the perfect family!  Everybody would get alongContinue reading “Blessed are the Peacemakers “

Bless this Home: Blessed are the Pure in Heart 

May 4, 2025  We’re in a sermon series called, “Bless this Home,” about enjoying peace, happiness and contentment in our home and family. Jesus said, “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Last Sunday we talked about living your life, not putting God on the sidelines, but God in the center of ourContinue reading “Bless this Home: Blessed are the Pure in Heart “