Sheridan Lutheran Church

Pastor Michelle Oetken Finally! | Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 19:25b-29 Faith talk questions: What do you remember about Mary, the Mother of our Lord? Is it from the Christmas season? What is your favorite picture of Mary, the Mother of our Lord? Date: 04/07/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Finally! | Scripture: Luke 23:6-12 Faith talk questions:  What is the most memorable sermon you have ever heard? Why do you remember it? Can you identify what your purpose in life is? What led you to that purpose? Can you identify the moment you found that purpose? Date: 03/30/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah Ruch Finally! | Scripture: John 11:45-50, Matthew 26:57-66, Matthew 27:50-51 Faith talk questions: Think back to a time where you thought something was finished but you later saw that it was really the start of something new. Date: 03/23/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Lori Snyder-Sloan Series: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 03/20/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Finally! | Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:14-16, 20-24, Luke 22:47-48 Faith talk questions: Which disciple do you feel like you most identify with? What were you taught about Judas? Why do you think he betrayed Jesus? Have you ever come to a conclusion about someone, only later to realize you were wrong? Date: 03/16/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg Bouvier Series: Finally! | Scripture: Matthew 16: 13-26 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 03/13/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Finally! | Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26 Faith talk questions: Are you doing anything special during this season of Lent? Why is it important for us to look at the people surrounding Jesus in his final days and hours?  Date: 03/09/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah Ruch Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Faith talk questions:  Where is your "home"? What kind of bridges do you need to work on this week in order to return to your "home"? In the story of the Prodigal Son, do you identify more with the father who forgives, the son who becomes angry, or the son who leaves and then returns? Date: 03/02/2025 at Sher...

Pastor Greg Bouvier Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 Faith talk questions: What is one thing you hold on to about God, that when you really think about it, is a distorted perspective? Date: 02/23/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Julie Anderson Series: Greater Faith, Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Matthew 14:31-33 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 02/20/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32 Faith talk questions: Do you always try to be like the main character of every Bible story? What’s that been like for you? Is there a person in Scripture you most relate to? What attributes do you share? Date: 02/16/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Psalm 46 Faith talk questions: Which of "the big five" do you struggle with the most? Control? Perfection? Knowing the answer? Being there for others? Approval? Date: 02/09/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Randy Hawthorne Series: Greater Faith, Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 02/06/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Jimmy Carnes Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 Faith talk questions: Do you do your own home improvement projects? How does that usually go for you? Do you experience FOMO – “fear of missing out?” Date: 02/02/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson Series: Greater Faith, Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 01/30/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah Ruch Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Faith talk questions: In The Expectation Gap, Pastor Steve Cuss writes, "our inner critic [is] the voice that speaks condemnation and shame when we fall short of our own expectations." Take note of your inner critic's messages today. Date: 01/26/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Janece Nelson Series: Greater Faith, Fewer Gaps | Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 01/23/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Greater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24 Faith talk questions: Does your inner critic’s view of you contradict God’s view of you? During this day, when can you take a moment to relax into the love of God? Date: 01/19/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg Bouvier Series: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 01/16/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Series | Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Faith talk questions: Do you consider yourself a person with low or high expectations? Are you easily disappointed when expectations are not met? Date: 01/12/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Sarah Ruch Series: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 5-15 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 01/09/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah Ruch Standalone Sermon | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 5-15 Faith talk questions: How do you currently show God's mercy to others? When you hear 2 Corinthians 4:6, "For it is God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,"' what images come to mind? Date: 01/05/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Standalone Sermon | Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 & Luke 2:41-52 Faith talk questions: Did you struggle with “adulting?” Do you know of a young person who did or is struggling with adulting? Date: 12/29/2024 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah Ruch Waiting | Scripture: Psalm 62:1-8 & Luke 1:39-45 Faith talk questions: Elizabeth immediately recognized the growth within Mary, not only of the child she was carrying, but that she believed in the promises of God. How might others recognize outwardly the spiritual growth that is happening within you? Date: 12/22/2024 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Waiting | Scripture: Psalm 85:1-2, 10-13 & Luke 3:7-18 Faith talk questions: Do you participate in social media? Have you ever gotten dragged into an argument on social media? Date: 12/15/2024 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE