Midweek Lenten Worship, March 8, 2023
First Reading: Psalm 8
Passion History Reading: Matthew 26:36-56
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:12-17. His Final Steps Led to His Father’s House
Pastor Ryan Heiman
Second Sunday in Lent, March 5, 2023
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-8. The LORD promised Abram that one of his descendants would be a gift for the world. God also gave Abram the gift of faith to believe that promise.
Second Reading.: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17. Abraham provides an example of how salvation is not earned but received as a gift through faith.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 3:1-17. Jesus is God’s Heavenly Gift to You.
The whole world could not do anything to help or save themselves. God gave us the most precious gift: Jesus. He is God’s heavenly gift for the world and for you
Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Midweek Lenten Service, March 1, 2023
Psalm 138, Prayer. Lord, we bow down to you in thankful praise. You have made your ways known to both lowly and great on the earth. You have not abandoned the work of your hands, but instead you have redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord
Week 1 Passion History according to St. Matthew’s Gospel: Matthew 26;1-35.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 12:1-11. His Final Steps Led to a Dinner Celebration.
Pastor Seth Scheuerlein
First Sunday in Lent, February 26, 2023
First Lesson: Genesis 3: 1-15.
Second Lesson: Romans 5:12-19.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11. The Duel In The Desert.
Jesus defeated Satan for us because we often give in to Satan’s temptations and sin against God.
We learn from Jesus how to battle the devil when we are tempted—with the Word and promises of God and a trust in him above all things.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Ash Wednesday Service, February 22, 2023
First Lesson: Isaiah 59:12-20.
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 7:8-13.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 11:1-53. His Final Steps Led to a Tomb.
Our lives should take to heart the message of the waiting and the warning and the weeping.
And our hearts will be comforted by the waking and the winning.
Lord Jesus, thank you for walking these steps for me.
Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Last Sunday After Epiphany, Sunday, February 19, 2023
First Reading: Exodus 24:9-18. Moses saw the glory of the Lord as a terrifying fire on Mount Sinai.
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21. St. Peter testifies to the reliability of the Christian faith. Peter was an eye witness to the majesty and glory of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9. The transfiguration of our Lord.
Sermon: 2 Peter 1:16-21. The Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
This event is confirmed by witnesses: the Disciples Peter, James and John.
This event has been preserved in the Word, the inherent and inspired words of God.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, Sunday, February 12, 2023
First Reading: Exodus 19:1-8. God made Israel, a nation of slaves, his special people. He wanted Israel to be the kingdom of priest he had called them to be.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12. St. Peter encourages us to be what God has declared us to be: members of a royal priesthood, citizens of a holy nation.
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20. Jesus declares that his disciples are blessings to his dark, decaying world
Sermon: 1 Peter 2:9-12. Now You Are the People of God.
What does it mean for us to be the people of God? It means that God has made you to be his own. There are some pretty amazing pictures Peter uses as he by inspiration describes this truth. He calls us “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the people who are God’s own possessions.”
Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, Sunday, February 5, 2023
First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:11-13. The LORD promises that those who are humble, who trust in his strength rather than their own, will not be put to shame.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Paul points the Corinthians to themselves as an example of how God’s strength is made perfect in weakness.
Gospel: Matthew 5:3. Jesus shows us the outcome of a life that is lived trusting in God’s strength. He teaches us what it means to be one of his followers.
Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Boast in the Lord.
He nullifies our boasts
He becomes our boast.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Third Sunday After Epiphany, Sunday, January 29, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 8:19-9:4. Isaiah foretold that the people walking in carkness would see a great light.
Second Reading: 1 John 2:3-11. God’s children found walking in the light of Christ and reflect that light by living in love for God and or one another.
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23. As Jesus began his preaching ministry in a world filled with unbelief, the prophecy was fulfilled. He is the brilliant light that shines through the darkness.
Sermon: Isaiah 8:19-9:4. The Light Has Dawned
We dare never take for granted Jesus Christ as the light of the world. It has dawned in our hearts and lives, and it has dawned for a world of sinners. May it continue to bring us joy, a joy that will never end.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Second Sunday After Epiphany, Sunday, January 22, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6. The Servant of the Lord would suffer, but in that suffering God would display his splendor to the entire world..
Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15. The Lamb of God needed to be flesh and blood do that he could be sacrificed. And because that Lamb was the Son of God, it is a sacrifice valuable enough to forgive us all our sins.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 1:29-417. The Lamb of God Comes
To take away the sin of the world
.To give what we need to look for
Pastor Tim Patoka
Baptism of Our Lord, Sunday, January 15, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7. In Isaiah, the Lord promises to put his Spirit on the Messiah, empowering the Anointed One to free us from our sins.
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17. In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power.
Sermon Text: Acts 10:34-38. The Anointed One Brings Us Peace.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Epiphany Sunday, January 8, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12. Epiphany Reveals the Importance of Jesus
Pastor Ron Koehler
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-7. God Sent His Son
To Redeem You
To Adopt You
Pastor Tim Patoka
New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022
Sermon Text: James 4:14-17
Pastor Seth Scheuerlein
Christmas Day, December 25, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus! — Hear God’s Christmas Voice!
First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10. The prophet foretold that the Lord would dwell among us, doing what was necessary to bring the good news of salvation.
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9. God speaks to us through his Son, Jesus.
Gospel: John 1:1-14. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus! — A Savior is Born
Genesis 3:1-7: Mankind’s Fall
Genesis 3:8-15: God’s promise for mankind
Micah 5:2-5. God tells Micah Bethlehem would arise from Bethlehem to shepherd us
Luke 2:1-7: The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
Luke 2:8-14: The Angels share Jesus’ birth with the shepherds
Luke 2:15-20: Those shepherds visit Jesus
Titus 2:11-14: While we wait for Jesus’ return, we eagerly do good works to glorify God.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus! — As Immanuel
First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14. The Lord promised that deliverance would come through the gift of Immanuel. And how would we recognize him? He would be born of a virgin.
Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7. After thousands of years of God’s promises, Paul seem them all fulfilled in Christ. Jesus is Immanuel, true God and true man, “God with us.”
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25. In faith, Jospeh accepted that within the womb of his bring to be was Immanuel—the very Son of God, the promised Savior from sin. “Jesus” means “the LORD saves.”
Sermon: Isaiah 7:10-14. A Special Sign and A Special Savior.
Immanuel is for everyone, not just you and me. For a world full of people in need of saving, Jesus came. He fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy for us and for everyone. Isaiah was God’s messenger then; now it is our turn to share this very same news with those around us.
It’s easy—invite them to see what you see: Immanuel—God with us!
Pastor Ron Koehler
Third Week of Advent, December 14, 2022
Oh Lord, How Shall I Meet You? With Faith Like Mary
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-7.
Second Reading and Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38. With Faith Like Mary
Mary knew that God could and would fulfill his promises, so she met him with a simple faith that wholeheartedly believed what the Angel Gabriel told her—-that she would give birth to our Savior.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Third Sunday in Advent, December 11, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus—as Messiah
First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10. The prophet foretold that the coming of the Messiah would change everything.
Second Reading: James 5:7-11. God encourages us to be patience waiting for the return of the Messiah.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11. Doubt No More!
As we prepare to welcome Jesus as Messiah, may be do so doubt free in who he is (our Savior) and who we are (citizens of the kingdom of heaven.)
Pastor Tim Patoka
Second Wednesday in Advent, December 7, 2022
O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?
First Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Second Reading and Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-45.
Pastor Ryan Heiman