We Have a Meaningful Mission (Acts 5:12, 17-32)

Second Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2025

Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This week’s message: We Have a Meaningful Message

First Lesson: Acts 5:12-, 17-32.

Second Lesson: Revelation 1:4-18

Gospel: John 20:19=31.

Sermon Text: Acts 5:12, 17-32. We Have a Meaningful Mission and Message.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Good Friday Tenebrae Service (Psalm 51, Isaiah 52, Galatians 3, John 19)

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

Sally Littau
The Sunday of The Passion (Luke 19-23)

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

Sally Littau
Removing Our Guilt (Psalm 51:8-9)

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

Sally Littau
Knowing Christ is Worth Far More (Philippians 3:4-14)

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

Sally Littau
Relying on God's Grace (Psalm 51:7)

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

Sally Littau
We Get Grace Instead of Condemnation (Romans 8:1-10)

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

Sally Littau
Remembering God's Perfect Demands (Psalm 51:6)

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

Sally Littau
Bear Fruit of Repentance (Luke 13:1-9)

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

Sally Littau
Revealing Our Sinful Nature (Psalm 51:5-6)

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

Sally Littau
Walk This World as a Citizen of Heaven (Philippians 3:17-4:11)

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

Sally Littau
Recognizing Against Whom We Sin (Psalm 51:3-4)

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

Sally Littau
The Battle Belongs to the LORD (1 Samuel 17: 4-11, 32-40, 45-49)

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

Sally Littau
Realizing Our Need for Repentance (Psalm 51: Heading, 1-2)

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

Sally Littau
A Day of Great Change (Luke 9:28-36)

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

Sally Littau
Jesus' Golden Rule for Christians (Luke 6:27-38)

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

Sally Littau
God's Grace is Enough (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

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

Sally Littau
Let Down Your Nets for a Catch (Luke 5:1-11)

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

Sally Littau