July 27, 2025 We’re in our message series on the most misused verses in the Bible. Last week we learned that when Jesus said, “I will do whatever you ask in my name” he wasn’t promising to grant our every wish. Instead, he encouraged his disciples that after he returns to heaven, they will doContinue reading “Misused Verses: Judge Not, or You will be Judged”
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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”
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”
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: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
April 27, 2025 It can sometimes be a challenge to raise kids, have a good marriage, or get along with your family. That’s why we’re starting a three-week series that I’m so excited about called “Bless this home.” We want our home and family blessed! This series is based on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.Continue reading “Bless this Home: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness “
Easter: Life After the Letdown
April 20, 2025 Today the sun is shining, and it’s a beautiful day to celebrate Easter! But you don’t get to Easter without the cross. We have extra crosses around church during Lent leading up to Easter. At Trinity we have a wooden cross here. We have three crosses outside that light up at night! At St. Peter’sContinue reading “Easter: Life After the Letdown “
Palm Sunday: “In the Name of the Lord”
April 13, 2025 Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus rides up to Jerusalem for the final week of his life. And it becomes a parade for Jesus where people recognize he comes from God. The people praise him! They think he’s great! They say, “Blessed is the King…” And Jesus, for once, isn’t tellingContinue reading “Palm Sunday: “In the Name of the Lord””
Overflowing Generosity: A Servant Anoints the King
April 6, 2025 My generosity journey started with me being angry and afraid of generosity. I was a pastor in my 30s, Kevin and I had kids and student loans and car loans. I heard a pastor named Bill Easum say that a pastor of a church needs to tithe 10% to their church. TheyContinue reading “Overflowing Generosity: A Servant Anoints the King “
The Lost Son, His Angry Brother and Finding Joy!
March 30, 2025 Have you ever seen a parent yell loudly at their kid in the grocery store? You look to see what’s going on, why are they so upset? The kid seems to just be behaving like a typical kid. Everyone in the store gets quiet. It’s uncomfortable. It seems like the parent is overreacting. WeContinue reading “The Lost Son, His Angry Brother and Finding Joy! “