Nebraska District LCMS Nebraska District Office
Sermon and Bible Study Topics

Pastor Rockenbach is available to preach and teach bible class for Lutheran congregations in the Nebraska District- LCMS. Below are the various preaching and teaching topics he offers. To schedule him to preach and lead Bible class at your church, contact his assistant Julie Roebke at 888-643-2961.

It is recommended that you schedule Pastor Rockenbach four weeks in advance of the Sunday that you want him to come. This will give you time to publicize the sermon theme throughout your congregation and community.  It will also give you time to print bulletin inserts for that Sunday.

Mental Health
Angry as Cain (Anger)

            Text: Genesis 4:1-16, Ephesians 4:25-32, Matthew 5:21-26

            Sermon Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” LSB 656/657

Do you or someone you know get “Angry as Cain?” Anger in the lives of Christians is real. Getting ‘Angry as Cain’ only brings destruction to yourself and others. Yet, in Christ believers can deal with anger in a way that brings peace. 


You are Not Rats! (Anxiety)

            Text: Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-16, Luke 12:22-34

            Sermon Hymn “Have no Fear Little Flock” LSB 735

Too many bills, not enough time, unanswered questions. Life is filled with anxious moments. Anxiety many times leads to depression and a lack of joy for life. Knowing who you are in Christ can make all the difference for those who suffer with anxiety.


A Better Tree (Depression)

           Text: 1 Kings 19:4-12, Psalm 13:1-6, John 1:1-14

           Sermon Hymn:  “Christ Be My Leader” LSB# 861

Depression is agony of body and soul. It can result in the isolation from friends and family. It also can isolate you from God and the gift of salvation in His Word.  Hear how God responds mercifully to Elijah and to you in times of great loss. 

Church Worker Heath

            Under Construction

Congregational Health
What Rules the Heart? (Self examination)

            Text: Genesis 8:13-22, 1 Peter 2:4-12, Mark 7:14-23

            Sermon Hymn “Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing” LSB 737

That which rules the heart rules the person. So often Christians allow the ways of the world influence how they think and behave in the church. But how would things change if Christ ruled our hearts? 

Mental Health
Angry as Cain
You Are Not Rats!
A Better Tree

Church Worker Health
Under Construction

Congregational Health
What Rules the Heart?

Rev. Mark Rockenbach, Church Worker Health Executive
Julie Roebke, Pastor Rockenbach's Assistant

888-643-2961

PO Box 407 • 152 S. Columbia Ave. • Seward NE 68434 • Phone 1-888-643-2961 • Fax: 1-402-643-2990
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