Good Friday Service, April 18, 2025
Message: Restored by His Sacrifice. Psalm 51
Sacrifice Promised. Psalm 22
Sacrifice Prophesied. Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Sacrifice for Us. Galatians 3:10-13
Sacrifice Offered. John 19:17-24
Sacrifice Completed. John 19:25-30
Sacrifice Fulfilled. John 19:31-37
Sacrifice Honored. John 19:38-42
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Holy Thursday Service, April 17, 2025
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 116
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:15-25
Gospel: Luke 22:7-20
Sermon Text: Psalm 51:10-13
Pastor Ron Koehler
Palm Sunday Service, April 13, 2025
The Passion (suffering) of our Savior, Jesus. The entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday begins the account of Jesus’ Passion.
First Reading: Luke 19:28-44. Jesus Entry into Jerusalem
Second Reading: Luke 22:1-38. Plot, Passover, and the Lord’s Supper
Third Reading: Luke 22:39-54. Gethsemane
Fourth Reading: Luke 22:54-71. Denial and Trial
Fifth Reading: Luke 23:1-25. Pontius Pilate
Final Reading: Luke 23:26-56. Crucifixion, Death, and Burial
Pastor Ron Koehler
Sixth Midweek Lenten Service, April 9, 2025
This Lenten season, the theme for our midweek services is “Reflections on Repentance.”
First Reading: Psalm 32.
Passion History According to St. Luke’s Gospel: Luke 23:26-56.
Sermon Text: Psalm 51: 8-9. Removing Our Guilt.
Pastor Ryan Heiman
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