Tag Archives: sermons

Wanted: Summer Teamers for Croatia, June 10-20, 2026

Starting at 50:00, watch “The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Laborers are Few”, Matthew 9:35-38 (a sermon preached February 15, 2026, at Metropolitan Bible Church, Oklahoma City, OK) WANTED: SUMMER TEAMERS FOR CROATIA What: helpers to run VBS & teen/tween campWho: 4-8 people, 18-years of age or older, who love kids & the BibleWhen: June 10-20, 2026Where: Sisak, CroatiaHowContinue reading “Wanted: Summer Teamers for Croatia, June 10-20, 2026”

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few”

This Sunday, I had the privilege of preaching at one of our supporting churches, The Road Church, in Grain Valley, MO. I wanted to share the audio link here in case you would like to listen. The sermon explores Matthew 9:35-38 and explains several challenges we face in Bible translation. Thank you so much forContinue reading ““The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few””

Family pictures and some encouraging words

All the kids were home for Christmas. Back row (L-R): Daniel, Matthew, Timothy, Elizabeth (Sell), Stephen (Sell), Jonathan. Front row (L-R): Kirsten, Todd, Pamala, Ariela As 2025 draws to a close, we send you our love and greetings. Here are some pictures of the family and our Christmas festivities, a short Bible translation update, andContinue reading “Family pictures and some encouraging words”

The Harvest is Plentiful, But the Workers are Few (Matthew 9:35-38)

I had the privilege of preaching at our home church, CrossWay Bible Church, Blue Springs, MO, a couple of weeks ago, on Matthew 9:35-38. You can watch it here. May it be edifying to you in your walk with the Lord and challenge you to dedicate yourself to praying earnestly that the Lord will sendContinue reading “The Harvest is Plentiful, But the Workers are Few (Matthew 9:35-38)”

Sermon on Matt. 9:35-38: “The Harvest is Plentiful but the Laborers are Few”

On Sunday, I had the privilege of preaching at Fellowship Bible Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on the topic of “The Harvest is Plentiful but the Laborers are Few” from Matthew 9:35-38. You can watch it at the link above. (The sermon begins at 26:51.) I pray it will challenge you and stir you up toContinue reading “Sermon on Matt. 9:35-38: “The Harvest is Plentiful but the Laborers are Few””

A way to pray for us: 2 Thess 1:11-12

It is a great joy to know that you all pray for us. Pam and I do our best to send you specific prayer requests and praises, especially as part of our daily prayer calendar. Additionally, we would be very grateful if you would pray Scripture for us, for everyone on the teams doing BibleContinue reading “A way to pray for us: 2 Thess 1:11-12”

Ask the Lord of the harvest (Luke 10:2)

“And [Jesus] said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’ ‌When we translate the Bible for Roma, we try to make sure that the translations are accurate and clear. One of the issues we hadContinue reading “Ask the Lord of the harvest (Luke 10:2)”

“If only I may finish my course” (Acts 20:24)

I had the privilege of preaching this message at our home church, CrossWay Bible Church, Blue Springs, MO, on June 11, 2023. May Jesus receive all the glory. Click above to listen to the full sermon or read below for a few of the high points. Paul’s priority was to finish his assignment by advancingContinue reading ““If only I may finish my course” (Acts 20:24)”

How to hear the Word of God (or “They rejoiced because they understood”, Nehemiah 8:1-12)

This is a sermon I preached at our home church, CrossWay Bible Church, Blue Springs, MO, earlier this month, on the subject of how to read (or listen to) the Bible. I hope it will be a blessing to you for God’s glory.

The Scriptures and the Power of God: Luke 24:13-49

What does our ministry of Bible translation look like? What is Bible translation for the Roma, why do we do it, how do we do it, and for whom do we do it? I have two goals in this blog post. I want to share a passage of Scripture with you, and at the sameContinue reading “The Scriptures and the Power of God: Luke 24:13-49”