The Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 6, 2025
Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God’s surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: Hiding Treasure in the Trash.
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:4-14.
Gospel: Luke 20: 9-19.
Sermon Text: Philippians 3:4-14. Knowing Christ is Worth Far More.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Fifth Midweek Lenten Service, April 2, 2025
This Lenten season, the theme for our midweek services is “Reflections on Repentance.”
First Reading: Psalm 30.
Passion History According to St. Luke’s Gospel: Luke 23:1-25.
Sermon Text: Psalm 51: 7. Relying on God’s Grace.
Vicar Noah Nordlie
The Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 30, 2025
Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God’s surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: Grace Instead of Condemnation.
First Reading: Isaiah 12:1-6.
Second Reading: Romans 8:1-10.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Sermon Text: Romans 8:1-10 We Get Grace Instead of Condemnation.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fourth Midweek Lenten Service, March 26, 2025
This Lenten season, the theme for our midweek services is “Reflections on Repentance.”
First Reading: Psalm 119.
Passion History According to St. Luke’s Gospel: Luke 22:54-71.
Sermon Text: Psalm 51: 6. Remembering God’s Perfect Demands.
Pastor David Parsons
The Third Sunday in Lent, March 23, 2025
Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God’s surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: Always Present, Always Patient.
First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 13:1-9. Bear Fruit of Repentance.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Third Midweek Lenten Service, March 19, 2025
This Lenten season, the theme for our midweek services is “Reflections on Repentance.”
First Reading: Psalm 51.
Passion History According to St. Luke’s Gospel: Luke 22:39-54.
Sermon Text: Psalm 51: 5-6. Revealing Our Sinful Nature.
Pastor Seth Scheuerlein
The Second Sunday in Lent, March 16, 2025
Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God’s surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: The door to God and the glory he has prepared for us stands wide open. It is a very specific pathway to that door, no detours allowed..
First Reading: Jeremiah 26:8-15.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:11.
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35.
Sermon Text: Philippians 3:17-4:11. Walk This World as a Citizen of Heaven.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Second Midweek Lenten Service, March 12, 2025
This Lenten season, the theme for our midweek services is “Reflections on Repentance.”
First Reading: Psalm 25.
Passion History According to St. Luke’s Gospel: Luke 22:1-38 .
Sermon Text: Psalm 51: 3-4. Recognizing Against Whom We Sin.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, 2025
Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God’s surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: One stands; Everyone else sits. This week we see one man, Jesus Christ, stand against Satan. Christ fought the battle against Satan as one of us and he won that battle for all of us.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 17: 4-11, 32-40, 45-49.
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16.
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13.
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17: 4-11, 32-40, 45-49. The Battle Belongs to the LORD.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Ashes were used by God’s people to show repentance. The day derives its name from the practice of repentant people receiving ashes on their forehead. This practice goes back to at least the 8th century A.D.
First Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-13.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2.
Psalm 130
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14.
Sermon Text: Psalm 51: Heading, 1-2. Realizing Our Need for Repentance
Pastor Ron Koehler
Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: Glory is Hidden in order to be Revealed.
First Reading: Exodus 34: 29-35.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 9:28-36. A Day of Great Change
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, February 23, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil with Good.
First Reading: Genesis 45:3-15.
Second Reading: Romans 12:14-21.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 6:27-38. Jesus’ Golden Rule for Christians.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 16, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed..
First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
Gospel: Luke 6:17-26
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. God’s Grace is Enough.
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 9, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: The Least Qualified Are the First Sent.
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8.
Second Reading: Romans 10:12-17.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11. Let Down Your Nets for a Catch
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 2, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: Popularity is not Proof of Success.
First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5.
Gospel: Luke 4:38-44
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 What Does Sucess Look Like in God’s Kingdom?
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 19, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: God Delivers More than We Ask, Not Less.
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5.
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 2:1-11. The Generous Jesus.
He’s interested in your life in this world.
He’s interested in your life after this world.
Pastor Ron Koehler
The First Sunday after Epiphany, January 12, 2025
Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today’s focus: Baptism is the cure for an identity crisis.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 16: 1-18.
Second Reading: Titus 3:4-7.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22. Jesus’ Baptism Revealed His Identity as the Promised Messiah.
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Epiphany of our Lord, January 5, 2025
Our Christmas Series: The Gift of God. This service: The gift of God is for all people.
First Reading: 1 Kings 10:1-9.
Second Reading: Acts 13:46-49.
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12.
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 10: 1-9. See How the LORD loves Israel
Pastor Nate Kassulke
New Year’s Eve Service, December 31, 2024
First Reading: Isaiah 40: 27-31.
Second Reading: Philippians 3: 12-20.
Gospel: Matthew 6: 25-34
Sermon Text: Exodus 14: 13-15, It’s Time to Move On..
Pastor Ron Koehler
First Sunday after Christmas, December 29, 2024
Our Christmas Series: The Gift of God. This service: God Gives Both Substitute and Sacrifice.
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9.
Second Reading: Hebrews 2:10-18.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52, Be Amazed by Your Twelve Year-Old Savior.
Pastor Nate Kassulke