Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2026
Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Cross Comes Before Crown.
First Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21.
Second Reading: Romans 8:18-25.
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-26.
Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25. Worth Waiting For
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 23, 2026
Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: The Son of Man is God.
First Reading: Exodus 34:5-9.
Second Reading: Romans 10:5-13.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 16:13-20. Who Do You Say I Am?
Pastor Ron Koehler
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 16, 2026
Our Worship Series: Unexpected Truths. This week: The Church is for ALL people.
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8.
Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-22.
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28.
Sermon Text and Sermon: Ephesians 2:13-22. Brought Near By the Love of Christ.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 9, 2026
Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Answer Doubt With Faith.
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18.
Second Reading: Romans 8:28-39.
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
Sermon Text: Romans 8:28-39. God is For Us
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2026
Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Trust God to Provide.
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-6.
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-10.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 14:13-21. Christians Trust God to Provide
Pastor Ron Koehler
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 26, 2026
Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth.
First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12.
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17-21.
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52.
Sermon Text and Sermon: 1 Kings 3:5-12. God Wants Us to Have a Heart for Him.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2026
Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Live as Wheat Among Weeds.
First Reading: Isaiah 44:6-11.
Second Reading: Romans 1:18-25.
Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
Sermon Text and Sermon: Romans 1:18-25. When People Trade God Away
Pastor Ron Koehler
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 12, 2026
Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Are Planted by the Word.
First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-11.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11.
Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
Sermon Text and Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11. Godly Gardeners and God-Given Growth
Pastor Ron Koehler
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 5, 2026
Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Live in Two Kingdoms.
First Reading: Daniel 1:3-21.
Second Reading: Romans 13:1-7.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 22:15-22. Give to God the Things that are God’s.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2026
Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: Jesus Leads Us.
First Reading: Numbers 27:15-23.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 9:35-10:8. Jesus Leads You.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2026
Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: Keep the Faith.
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8.
Gospel: Matthew 10:5, 21-33.
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Use the Word Jesus Gives You.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Fifth* Sunday after Pentecost, June 14, 2026
Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: Love God Above All.
First Reading: Exodus 32:15-19.
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16.
Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42.
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Second Sunay after Pentecost, June 7, 2026
Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: God Loves Sinners.
First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15.
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17.
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13.
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Jesus Loves the Worst of Sinners
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Holy Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026
Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: God is Triune.
First Reading: Genesis 1:1 to 2:3.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20. One God. One Gospel. One Goal
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Day of Pentecost, May 24, 2026
The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to pour out his Spirit.
First Reading: Acts 2:1-21.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-11.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 7:37-39. The Holy Spirit Gives Water for Thirsty Souls.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The Ascension of Our Lord, May 17, 2026
The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to rule all things for the Church.
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11.
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23.
Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:15-23. The Ascended Christ Rules Over All Things
Pastor Ron Koehler
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026
The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to call me to live for him.
First Reading: Acts 17:22-31.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22.
Gospel: John 14:15-21
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22. The Right Way to Suffer
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026
The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to be the way to heaven.
First Reading: Acts 4:8-12.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10.
Gospel: John 14:1-11
Sermon Text: Acts 4:8-12. Speaking Boldly About the Risen Jesus
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026
The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He Lives to be my Good Shepherd.
First Reading: Acts 2:42-27.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 10:1-10. Know the Voice of Your Shepherd
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026
The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He Lives to Restore My Hope.
First Reading: Acts 2:14, 32-41.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35. He Lives to Give Us Hope
Pastor Ron Koehler