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Steve Albertin

Steven is a retired Lutheran pastor living in Zionsville, Indiana. He served various congregations for 46 years in the AELC and ELCA in Indiana. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in Exile where he received an M.Div. and S.T.M. and then a D.Min. from The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Steve is a member of the Crossings Board and has contributed various projects to the Crossings mission for the last 20 years. He has published several books of sermons and considers preaching the most important part of his ministry.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A

by Steve Albertin April 26, 2026 0

WHAT ABOUT UNCLE CHARLIE? John 14:1-14 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A Analysis by Steven Albertin 1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in... Read more.

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The Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

by Steve Albertin January 4, 2026 0

AIMING TO PLEASE Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Our Lord, Year A Analysis by Steven Albertin 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized... Read more.

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Holy Cross Day

by Steve Albertin September 7, 2025 0

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN John 3:13-17 Holy Cross Day Analysis by Steven Albertin 13“No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son... Read more.

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Thursday Theology: “The Other Charcoal Fire” (An Easter Sermon)

by Steve Albertin May 1, 2025 0

Co-missioners, Back in 2022 the Rev. Dr. Steve Albertin, serving that year as interim pastor at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Carmel, Indiana, sent us a sermon he... Read more.

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Good Friday, Year C

by Steve Albertin April 12, 2025 0

WHO’S IN CHARGE? John 18:28-19:25 Good Friday, Year C Analysis by Steven Albertin Introduction: The Johannine Passion account of Good Friday is filled with... Read more.

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Thursday Theology: A Sample “Crossings Sermon”

by Steve Albertin March 6, 2025 0

Co-missioners, Two weeks ago we sent you the summation of Crossings-style theology that Steve Albertin presented to our conference in January. Today we send an appendix... Read more.

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Thursday Theology: A Quick Introduction to “Crossings Theology”

by Steve Albertin February 20, 2025 1

Co-missioners, Some of you are likely wondering when Thursday Theology will do as the late Ed Schroeder used to when ThTheol was his baby. When times were fraught... Read more.

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Third Sunday in Advent 2024, Year C

by Steve Albertin December 8, 2024 0

SURPRISING HOPE Luke 3:7-18Third Sunday in Advent 2024, Year CAnalysis by Steven E. Albertin 7John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You... Read more.

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Thursday Theology: On Mixing Religion and Politics

by Steve Albertin October 23, 2024 0

Co-missioners, Today we send you a homiletical reflection on one of the issues at hand as another bitter election bears down on us in the U.S. Steve Albertin wrote... Read more.

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Thursday Theology: The Good Samaritan Parable as Good News

by Steve Albertin September 12, 2024 0

Co-missioners,Steve Albertin, a longtime member of the Crossings Board of Directors and a co-host of our monthly Table Talk series, has just completed an assignment... Read more.