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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.
November 05, 2023Sermon: Future Hope 11-5-23In this sermon, Pastor Scott explores the promises which we find in Revelation 7:9-17, one of the assigned texts for All Saints Sunday....more14minPlay
October 29, 2023Sermon: Reformation 10-29-23In this sermon, based on John 8:31-36 & Matthew 22:34-40, Pastor Scott explores the promise that we have received from God that we are included in the heavenly household. But what does that mean for us today?These are the assigned gospel texts for Reformation Sunday as well as the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost....more13minPlay
October 22, 2023Sermon: Trying to Make Sense of Violence 10-22-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 22:15-22, Pastor Scott explores a long history of violence between cultures and how it stems from the ways we define and protect out identity. From there he acknowledges the current turmoil in the Holy Land.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday October 22nd, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost....more14minPlay
October 15, 2023Sermon: The Parable of the Wedding Robe 10-15-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 22:1-14, Pastor Scott explores the parable of the Wedding Robe, which is admittedly a bit of a head scratcher. This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost....more13minPlay
October 08, 2023Sermon: When God Rebukes 10-8-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 21:33-46, Pastor Scott explores a difficult parable in which Jesus offers a rebuke to those tasked with caring for God's people. In light of recent conflict erupting in the Holy Land, Pastor Scott also addresses the human tendency towards violence.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday Oct 8th, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost....more17minPlay
October 01, 2023Sermon: Let's Talk Authority 10-1-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 21:23-32, Pastor Scott explores Jesus' teaching on authority leading into the importance of believing the gospel which is proclaimed to us.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday October 1st, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost....more13minPlay
September 24, 2023Sermon: Temper Tantrum With God 9-24-23In this sermon, based on Jonah 3:10-4:11, but also referencing the entirety of the book of Jonah, Pastor Scott explores the epic mercy and compassion on the part of God, even in the midst of an epic temper tantrum from Jonah. This is the assigned text for Sunday September 24th, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost....more15minPlay
September 17, 2023Sermon: Forgiveness is Messy 9-17-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 18:21-35, Pastor Scott explores the messy nature of forgiveness and grace. Its not easy, but it is good.This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday September 17th, the 16th Sunday after Pentecost....more12minPlay
September 10, 2023Sermon: Be Reconciled 9-10-23In this sermon, based on Matthew 18:15-20, Pastor Scott explores an odd exchange between Jesus and the disciples where he seemingly outlines a how-to guide for dealing with sin among the assembly. But the ultimate goal is reconciliation.This is the assigned gospel for Sunday September 10th, the 15th Sunday after Pentecost...more13minPlay
September 03, 2023Sermon: Will I Be Remembered 9-3-23In this sermon, based on a passage from Matthew 16, Pastor Scott explores the reality of death and the typical human aversion towards it. Yet the promise inherit in the teachings of Jesus remind us that ultimately we are remembered by the one who has power over death.This is the assigned Gospel for Sunday September 3rd, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost....more13minPlay
FAQs about The Rambling Rev:How many episodes does The Rambling Rev have?The podcast currently has 297 episodes available.