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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 creat... more
FAQs about The Rambling Rev:How many episodes does The Rambling Rev have?The podcast currently has 297 episodes available.
March 05, 2023Sermon: Why Is God Confusing? 3-5-23In this sermon, based on John 3:1-17, Pastor Scott explores an odd encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. Jesus explains that the action of God is confusing and beyond our comprehension, AND THAT'S OK.This is the assigned gospel for March 5th, the 2nd Sunday in Lent....more17minPlay
February 26, 2023Sermon: The Humanity of Jesus, 2-26-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 4:1-11, Pastor Scott explores the humanity of Jesus and why it is so vital as we hear the story of his temptation. This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday February 26th, the 1st Sunday in Lent....more14minPlay
February 22, 2023Sermon: Ash Wednesday 2-22-23In this sermon, based on 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10, Pastor Scott explores the sense of urgency which the Apostle Paul applies to faith. Faith is not about an eternal get out of jail free card, but rather grants us a freedom from the powers of brokenness that are a part of each of us. Acknowledging that truth is a central aspect of Ash Wednesday....more15minPlay
February 19, 2023Sermon: What is Transfiguration? 2-19-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 17:1-9, Pastor Scott explores the event known as the Transfiguration, in which Jesus' divinity shines through the human. But it seems to be intended for his small audience rather than for him.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday February 19th, Transfiguration Sunday....more18minPlay
February 12, 2023Sermon: What Does God Say About Me? 2-12-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 5:21-37, Pastor Scott explores Jesus' explanation of the depth of human brokenness, but more importantly, the reminder that we are free from the requirement of living up to a standard. This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday Feb 12th, the 6th Sunday after Epiphany....more19minPlay
February 12, 2023Sermon: Can We Hide From God? 2-12-23Pastor Scott offers the live (in-worship) version of a sermon based on Matthew 5:21-37, which serves a reminder that we can't hide from God.Note this is, generally speaking, the same sermon as earlier posted.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday February 12th, the 6th Sunday after Epiphany....more17minPlay
February 05, 2023Sermon: Salt & Light 2-5-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 5:13-20, Pastor Scott explores a brief little teaching in which Jesus compares us to salt and light. He gets a little scientific in exploring Jesus' statements, which are about YOU.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday February 5th, the 5th Sunday after Epiphany....more17minPlay
January 29, 2023Sermon: Why Does God Bless Us? 1-29-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 5:1-12, Pastor Scott explores the Beatitudes, and ponders on what it means to be blessed, but more importantly who it is that calls us that in the first place.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday January 29th, the 4th Sunday after Epiphany....more14minPlay
January 22, 2023Sermon: Does God Show Up For Ordinary People? 1-22-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 4:12-23, Pastor Scott explores the "ordinary" nature of life in general, and that realization that this is where Jesus shows up to offer us an invitation. This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday January 22nd, the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany....more16minPlay
January 15, 2023Sermon: The God Who Sees 1-15-23In this sermon, based on John 1:29-42, Pastor Scott explores the different identities applied to Jesus as well as God, and how that connects all of us into a much larger story.This is the assigned text for Sunday January 15th, the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany....more16minPlay
FAQs about The Rambling Rev:How many episodes does The Rambling Rev have?The podcast currently has 297 episodes available.