Sheridan Lutheran Church

Pastor Michelle Oetken Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever eaten a fig or seen a fig tree? Has God ever answered prayer in an unexpected way? When in your day can you read the Bible? When can you pause to listen to God's voice? 07/17/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Jeremiah 29:10-14 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever used the phrase “God has a plan”? Has anyone ever said it to you? What was the  context and how did you receive it? Why is it that Christians want to believe that God has all the details worked out? Do you believe that God is with you even when you don’t choose to rely on any kind of “plan”? 07/10/2022 at Sheridan Luthe...

Devotion Writer: Joanna Clay Series: Great Expectations | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 07/07/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken 1 Peter 2:9-17 Faith Talk Questions: What are your traditions celebrating our National Holiday? What songs do you remember and use to help you celebrate this National Holiday? What is your prayer for our Nation? How will our Scripture passage for today help you to live out your faith? 07/03/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg Bouvier Series: Great Expectations | Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 06/30/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Philippians 4:10-14 Faith Talk Questions: How often do you use absolutes – like always, never and perfect – in your conversations? Do you believe that God can do all things? Why or why not? At times have you mistakenly believed that you should try to accomplish more than what was appropriate? Can you identify one of those times? 06/26/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln,...

Devotion Writer: Julie Anderson Scripture: Luke 15:20 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 06/23/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Faith Talk Questions: Do you have a favorite TV commercial from your childhood? Do you, as a man, or does the man in your life, show love by doing? What is a chore that men do that is an expression of love? Do you believe parenting has changed in recent years? How has it changed since you were young? 06/19/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cheryl Stubbendieck Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 06/16/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Joshua 1:6-9 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever attended a Vacation Bible School? What is your favorite memory? When is a time in your day when you can schedule time to read the Bible? What is your favorite Bible story or Bible verse? 06/12/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Randy Hawthorne Scripture: Mark 2:23-28 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 05/09/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Mark 2:23-27 Faith Talk Questions: What do you think about the emerging world of the metaverse? Have you participated in it? Are you interested in doing so? How do you (or did you) usually spend your time off from work? How often have you found time to truly “rest?”  When you rest, do you find yourself feeling guilty for not getting more done? How comfortable are you with...

Devotion Writer: Dacia Kruse Series: Keeping It Real | Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 06/02/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Keeping It Real | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Faith Talk Questions: How did your family celebrate Memorial Day when you were a child? Do you celebrate differently than they did? How do you think Memorial Day has changed in our nation over the years? Is there someone in your life that you honor by sharing memories or living by their example? Who is the person who has sacrificed most...

Pastor Greg Bouvier Keeping It Real | Luke 10:38-42 Faith Talk Questions: How many epic power struggles do you remember having with your kids? Were you raised with the church as a place to be “perfect” or a place to be “real?” Who in your life modeled being very much themselves for you? What about them made them so authentic? Do you, at times, cry out to God that you find it hard to follow his way...

Pastor Michelle Oetken Keeping It Real | Philippians 2:5-11 Faith Talk Questions: Do you include humility as a needed trait for leaders to possess? Who do you know that demonstrates humility? What talents or gifts do you have that you can use to uplift others? How comfortable are you with humility? 05/15/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Keeping It Real | Jeremiah 1:4-9 & Psalm 139:13-16 Faith Talk Questions: Do you experience, through your actions or mannerisms how your mom lives on in you? Do you experience, through your faith how your mom lives on in you? In what ways was your mom a guide in your life? How did your mom love and how did she teach you to be loving? 05/08/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, L...

Devotion Writer: Joanna Clay Series: Keeping It Real | Scripture: John 21:1-14 Daylight by John Mark McMillan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOnVm_VwxGA Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 05/05/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Keeping It Real | John 21:1-19 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite breakfast? What prayer do you often say before you eat? What is one thing you can do to help you remember God is present? 05/01/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Randy Hawthorne Series: Keeping It Real | Scripture: John 20:24-29 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 04/28/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Keeping It Real | John 20:24-29 Faith Talk Questions: How interested are you in conspiracy theories? What do you think causes people to gravitate to them? Did you grow up thinking that Thomas was bad or sinful for questioning the resurrection? How do you feel about Thomas as an adult? 04/24/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson Series: Keeping It Real | Scripture: John 20:1-18 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 04/21/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Easter | John 20:1-18 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite Easter tradition? Has the song, I Can Only Imagine been part of your faith journey?  Do you know it’s story? What do you imagine it would be like at the resurrection of the Lord and the empty tomb? Is there a time in your life when you felt the power of a resurrection moment? 04/17/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran...

Devotion Writer: Janece Nelson Series: Holy Week | Scripture: Luke 19:29-40 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 04/14/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Palm Sunday | Luke 19:29-40; 22:14-27 Faith Talk Questions: Do you have a favorite Palm Sunday experience? Was there a special time you received Holy Communion with those you loved? Have you ever argued with family members before or after worship? What are ways that you can intentionally work on keeping your focus on Jesus? 04/10/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE