Calvary Bible Church, Neligh, NE

We live in a time period when people want justice. We've had Black Lives Matter. We've had anti-ICE demonstrations. We've had climate warriors. We've had Blue Lives Matter. We've had volunteer border patrol agents. We've had anti-climate change demonstrations. Whatever the issue is, you can turn on the…

Have you ever had a dream that stuck with you for years? I have. I remember one dream from my childhood, probably because I had it multiple times. I was walking through a cave and my whole family was dead. I was all alone. Yeah, you can imagine how that dream troubled me and why it has stuck with me.…

We've been walking through Daniel, seeing how amazing God is as he proves his character to the kings of Babylon, to the people of Israel, and to Daniel and his friends. We have seen the pride of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, and how God cut them down to size, one to repentance and the other to destruction.…

Tonight is the Superbowl. The Seahawks and the Patriots are going to face off in a game that really doesn't matter, but I enjoy watching every year. And if you ask me who I am going to root for… I don't like either team, so I am going to borrow my dad's line and say that I am cheering for the referees.…

Last week, we talked about Nebuchadnezzar's pride, and we applied it to ourselves, discussing our choice to pull worship from God or to point worship to God. We are going to talk more about pride, but three important aspects of pride found in a verse in the middle of this chapter. Than, we are going…

We are working our way through Daniel. Before we do, can I talk about my pride a little bit? Growing up, I got angry a lot, mostly because of my pride. There were certain things that really got my goat, and then I would erupt. Other things frustrated me, and I would get really quiet, because of my anger.…

Have you ever looked back at moments of your life and asked “why?” Why did that have to happen? Why was I bullied as a teen? Why did I not get into the school that I wanted to get into? Why did the closest cousin to me commit suicide? Why did one of my best friends in college die of hypothermia? Why…

This is the first sermon of the year. We are starting a new series, exploring Daniel and Revelation. Most people think about Daniel and Revelation and they think about End Times Prophecy. Which wouldn't be wrong. And yes, we will dive into prophecy. However, that is not the whole picture. Both books…

Merry Christmas! My kids are in IL with their grandparents. Maggie and I will drive out to be with them this week. We'll be coming back on Saturday to celebrate the first Sunday in 2026 with you. I've been praying something everyday this Christmas season: That I might share about Jesus one time each…

If you read an article or watch a news show about the Middle East, Palestine, or Israel, what they are experiencing these days, though really hard, is not new. We could grab those stories, change some names and dates, and read what was happening over almost 3000 years ago. The only solution to the heartache…

If we did normal advent Sundays, this Sunday would be peace. Last Sunday would have been hope. We don't do those normal advent Sundays though, because I am not normal. And we as a church are not normal. But, our passage today is the basis, the proof, of all 4 Sundays of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and…

Last week, we left Jesus in the house of Caiaphas the High priest, where they had accused him of blasphemy and sentenced him to death. Unfortunately, this action is against the Jewish law. No one could be sentenced to death in the middle of the night. So we pick up historical account in Matthew 27:1…

Last week, we finished the teaching portion of the Gospel of Matthew. We turn to the events leading up to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. This is a sober passage, which is normally read around Easter. Not necessarily around Thanksgiving, but it is the basis for everything that we are thankful…

I don't know if you have had the privilege of coloring with a small kid. Coloring with a 5-10 year old is one thing. Coloring with a 1-3 year old is something different. They grab a color and they color the entire page with that color. Yes, it was supposed to be a multi-colored dinosaur. But now it is…

Have you ever wanted to give someone a piece of your mind? Straight up tell them that they are being a jerk. Well, I wouldn't recommend it. Because, when we do that, we are probably being a jerk also. It's the whole, when you point three fingers are pointing back at you. Which is why, when I was a teen…

We've got another long passage today. In the middle of this passage, Jesus makes a strong statement against the religious leaders: Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “ ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in…

There are a few conversations that I love having. I love talking with someone about Jesus and their need for him. I love having someone approach me and ask how they can become a follower of Jesus. I love having followers of Jesus come up to me and ask how they can grow in their faith. And I love having…

Long time ago, before we had GPS systems that talked annoyingly to us. We had maps. Very useful things. Other times, we had friends and family who knew the better way. So, we dropped the map and we caravanned where we needed to go. Sometimes that was through the big city, and we knew the only way we…

Have you ever driven bumper cars? They are so much fun. Everything that you are not supposed to do in a regular car, you get to do in bumper cars. You are constantly bumping off of each other. What is ironic about bumper cars is that you don't have to actually pay someone to bump off of people. We spend…

When I was in high school, I went to a political activism camp just outside of Washington, D.C. I loved it. I learned about how to influence politicians. I learned about the legislative process. I also learned how to bring down the house in a talent show. I cannot believe that I am sharing this story.…

It is said that the nine most important words in a marriage are: “I was wrong. I am sorry. Please forgive me.” These are also some of the hardest words to say. They take humility. And no one really truly desires humility. Merriam-Webster defines humility as the freedom from pride or arrogance. It comes…

One of the interesting portions of sitting at the booth at the County Fair is watching people. Seeing how people approach booths. How people walk around booths. I would sit behind our booth and call out to whoever came by: Everything at this table is free! Some people would come and look. Others would…

When I was a kid, I really enjoyed watching animal judging, especially showmanship. I was fascinated by the intentional movements and actions of the kids, the way they were supposed to dress, the movements they made, the way they intentionally handled the animals and held the lead ropes. I never showed…

So, I went to Pensacola Christian College for my bachelor's degree. Many of you have heard of this school, but many haven't. I went there because it was a cheap Christian college. When I started, they charged $5000/yr for room, board, and tuition. When I left, they had increased it to about $6500, I…

Most months, I am able to meet with a group of pastors in the surrounding area, good, solid Bible-preaching pastors, and talk about life and ministry. Most of the time there is laughter. Sometimes, there is tears. I think each one of us has cried sometime during those meetings. Sometimes there is energy.…

Have you ever gotten up the guts to share with someone about Jesus and the door has been shut firmly in your face? Preacher school has lots of odd assignments. One of them was for evanglism class. We were to share the Gospel with 5 people over the course of the week. Well, I didn't get around much. So,…

I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July. We got to celebrate the independence that we have, the ways that God has blessed us as a nation, and hopefully, we spent some time in prayer for our nation, that revival would come and that we would place our hope back in the God who created us, instead of…

I don't think that I am odd in this. Maggie and I have been in knockout draw out fights. And when we are in the middle of of the conflict, one of us realizes that the only reason we are having this discussion is that we had a misunderstanding. Perhaps I said some that she didn't understand. Or perhaps…

I'm about to spend two weeks at Camp Assurance, coming back on the weekend between for the church service and congregational meeting. I enjoy camp ministry. However, as I look ahead, I am faced with the fact that I am going to be really tired. And what am I going to do for rest. One of the top idols…

Mother's Day is the hardest sermon in the year for me to prepare. It is my one chance to give a shot in the arm for mom's everywhere that they get can get through another year. It is my one shot to urge them specifically to be godly. It is my one change to put my foot in my mouth and alienate over 50%…

I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the Small Town Pastor's conference in Morton, IL. Every time I attend, I came away refreshed and exhausted. This was our 9th conference. And because of that, while the content was great, the best part was the community. Being with fellow men in the rural ministry…

He is risen! The celebration of Easter is a great time. Life has a few monumental times, where one goes through it and your life completely changes. Marriage. The birth of a child. Death of a parent, a spouse, a child. There a few times where life completely changes and you are never the same again.…