Browse published episodes from Rev. Dr. David Mingus in Ramblings of a Rural Pastor.
Apr 18, 2020 11:48 AM America/Chicago
Second Sunday of Easter Becoming a Believer John 20:19–31 Theme: Everyone doubts; Jesus understands Key Verse: John 20:29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet come to believe.”
Apr 11, 2020 1:24 PM America/Chicago
Easter Sunday While it Was Still Dark John 20:1-18
Apr 10, 2020 4:55 AM America/Chicago
Good Friday Follow the Blood John 18:1-11 Theme: The path to salvation follows a trail of blood. Key Passage: John 18:4-5 “ Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” t
Apr 9, 2020 7:56 AM America/Chicago
Maundy Thursday Today, You Have Beautiful Feet John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Theme: How do we view our feet and are we ready to therefore, go and love one another as he has loved us? Key Passage: John 13:6-9 “He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are
Apr 4, 2020 2:24 PM America/Chicago
Palm/Passion Sunday The Truth Hurts Matthew 26:14–35 Theme: The disciples’ denial makes us ask what happens when we fail Jesus? Key Passage: Matthew 26:35 “Peter said to him, “Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And so said al
Mar 28, 2020 3:10 PM America/Chicago
Lent 5 What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Hope Ezekiel 37: 1– 14; John 11: 1– 45 Theme: When all hope seems lost, God revives. Key Passage: Ezekiel 37:4-10 “Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of
Mar 22, 2020 6:55 AM America/Chicago
How Then Do We Respond? Matthew 6:25-34 How do we respond to the crisis around us today? By remembering the background of a caring and loving Heavenly Father and seeking first the kingdom of God.
Mar 15, 2020 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Lent 3A Hydrate Exodus 17: 1– 7; John 4: 5– 42 “But those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “S
Mar 9, 2020 11:41 AM America/Chicago
Second Sunday in Lent Reset Genesis 12: 1– 4a; John 3: 1– 17 Theme: Spiritual Rebirth Means a New Start Key Passage: John 3:4 “Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother's wom
Mar 1, 2020 6:29 AM America/Chicago
Lent 1 (Sunday March 1) The Need for Change Psalm 32; Matthew 4: 1– 11 Theme: We face temptation as we discern what God really wants for us. Key Passage: Psalm 32:5-7 “Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, “I wil
Feb 26, 2020 1:55 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Him! Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21 A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday
Feb 16, 2020 6:23 AM America/Chicago
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany God's Promise of Freedom Deuteronomy 30: 15– 20; Psalm 119: 1– 8 Theme: The choice is ours: life or death? Key Passage: Deuteronomy 3-:15-16 “See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If y
Feb 10, 2020 3:50 AM America/Chicago
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany God's Promise of Guidance Psalm 112: 1– 10; Matthew 5: 13– 20 Theme: How do we live in response to the gift of grace? Key Passage: Matthew 5:17-18 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have
Feb 2, 2020 12:15 PM America/Chicago
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany God's Promise of Blessing Psalm 15; Matthew 5: 1– 12 Theme: The promise of the Beatitudes is for something good to emerge from the dust of something not so good. Key Passage: Matthew 5:3-9 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
Jan 26, 2020 4:34 AM America/Chicago
Third Sunday after Epiphany God's Promise of Ministry Psalm 27: 1, 4– 9; Matthew 4: 12– 23 Theme: God calls and equips us to serve the kingdom. Key Passage: Matthew 4:18-20 “As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is call
Jan 19, 2020 11:46 AM America/Chicago
Second Sunday after Epiphany God's Promise of Faithfulness Psalm 40: 1– 11; 1 Corinthians 1: 1– 9 Theme: God is faithful, even when we are not. Key Passage: Psalm 40:10-11 “I have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your fa
Jan 12, 2020 10:24 AM America/Chicago
First Sunday after Epiphany God's Promise of New Life Psalm 29; Matthew 3: 13– 17 Theme: Through the waters of baptism, we are given new life. Key Passage: Matthew 3:16-17 “And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly
Jan 5, 2020 4:18 AM America/Chicago
Epiphany Sunday: Arise, Shine! Isaiah 60:1-6 Theme: Immanuel, God with us, is here. Key Passage: Again, the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I
Dec 22, 2019 9:42 AM America/Chicago
Advent 4: Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell Isaiah 7:10–16 Theme: Immanuel, God with us, is here. Key Passage: Again, the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, I will
Dec 16, 2019 3:09 PM America/Chicago
Advent 3: A Desert in Bloom Isaiah 35:1–10; James 5:7-10 Theme: Advent isn’t only about God’s movement toward us. Advent is also about our movement toward God. Key Passage: “A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclea
Dec 9, 2019 3:12 AM America/Chicago
Advent 2: A Tangible Hope Isaiah 11:1– 10 Theme: Even amid a broken creation, signs of hope emerge. Key Passage: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the s
Dec 1, 2019 6:29 AM America/Chicago
Advent 1: A Pending Invitation Isaiah 2: 1– 5; Romans 13: 11– 14 Theme: We await our invitation to celebrate when the house of the Lord is established. Key Passage: “In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highes
Nov 13, 2019 3:49 AM America/Chicago
Proper 27, November 10, 2019 Disciples Live by Faith Job 19:23-27a Theme: Practice faith in difficult times. Key Passage: “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last, he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed,
Nov 4, 2019 11:31 AM America/Chicago
Proper 26, November 3, 2019 (All Saints’ Day) Disciples Affirm Resurrection Hope Ephesians 1:11-23 Theme: Celebrate All Saints’ Day. Key Passage: “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and