Third Midweek Advent Worship, December 13, 2023
2023 Advent Series: The King Shall Come
First Reading: 1 Peter 2: 9-12.
Gospel: Luke 1:46-55.
Sermon Text: Numbers 13: 16-20, 26-32, 14: 26-35. Exiled by Fear and Unbelief
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023
2023 Advent Series: The King Shall Come
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11.
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 .
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Sermon Text: 2 Peter 3:8-14. Christians Are Always Ready for the Last Day
Because we understand what God is like.
Because we know how all this ends.
Because we are looking forward to the End.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Second Midweek Advent Worship, December 6, 2023
2023 Advent Series: The King Shall Come
First Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-21.
Gospel: Luke 1:13-17.
Sermon Text: Genesis 3:21-24. Exiled by Sin and Death.
Pastor Seth Scheuerlein
First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023
2023 Advent Series: The King Shall Come
First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9.
Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-10. Our King Is Coming to Save Us
It’s the beginning of a new church year. We are about to embark again on our review of the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. We will ponder how his life has changed and continues to change ours. We will see Jesus again and again for who he truly is: our King. Our King comes to save us!
Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Midweek Advent, Wednesday, November 29, 2023
First Midweek Advent Service
First Reading: Psalm 139: 13-24.
Gospel: Luke 1:67-79.
Sermon Text: Psalm 137. Exiled by Enemies and Tormentors.
Jesus came to save us from being spiritually exiled by our enemies and tormentors. Instead of being distanced from him and without hope, he brought us close to him He rescued us from being held captive by sin and deaeth and the Devil. Our LORD is with us just as he continued to e with his people in captivity.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Last Sunday of the Church Year, Sunday, November 26, 2023
Last Sunday in the Church Year
First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46.
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Yearn for the Lord to Return
We cannot help but yearn for the Lord to return because he will usher in a much better quality of life than we could ever have dreamed. Not only will we continue to e not guilty of sin because of Jesus, but also we’ll never sin again. And it will last for eternity, without end.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Thanksgiving Eve Service, Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Thanksgiving Eve Service
First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:10-18.
Second Reading: Philippians 4:10-20
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19.
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Pastor Ryan Heiman
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, November 19, 2023
Godly Giving: Confident Generosity
First Reading: Malachi 3:6-12. God offered his Old Testament believers the opportunity to test his promises.
Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26. The promise of treasure in heaven was not enough to inspire the confidence of the rich young man.
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8-15. Confident Generosity
We cannot possibly out-give God’s grace. He gives us promise after amazing promise so we can be confident as we strive to spend the gifts he has given us to God’s glory and for the good of many.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, November 12, 2023
Godly Giving: Generous People of a Generous God
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11.
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21.
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 9:1-7. Generous People of a Generous God
God was happy to give to you and he wants you to be happy when you give to him. Then see the love and blessing God pours out on us and others as we all give together to support our sharing of the Jesus as the world’s Savior.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, November 5, 2023
Godly Giving: Contagious Generosity
First Reading: 1 Chronicles 22:11-16.
Gospel: Mark 12:41-44.
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12. Overflow with Contagious Generosity
As the salt of the earth who preserves it from sin’s decay and the light of the world who shares Christ with sin-blinded people, you can model godly giving to reflect God’s will and priorities in the secular world
Pastor Tim Patoka
Reformation Service, Sunday, October 29, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-8.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-25.
Gospel: Luke 21: 10-19, 32-33.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:1-8. The Word of our God Stands Forever.
Guest Preacher: Pastor Earle Treptow, President, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023
The Festival of Reformation emphasizes the true Church’s unfailing reliance on the Word of God and unflinching testimony to that Word even in the face of harsh persecution.
First Reading: Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23. Daniel demonstrated his steadfast faith.
Second Reading: Romans 3: 19-28. God justifies those who have been given the gift of steadfast faith in Jesus.
Gospel: Matthew 10:16-23. Our trust in Jesus doesn’t mean absence of persecution, but faithfulness.
Sermon Text: Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23. The God You Serve Shuts Lions’ Mouths.
You will face ‘lions’ in your life. You will be tempted to stop serving and loving God and to instead save your own skin or maintain your own comfort. You have a God who has given you salvation and amazing promises. Serve him, pray to him, confess his love, and do not be afraid.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, October 22, 2023
Godly Government: Christians support our government simply because it was instituted by God. Jesus himself taught that we owe respect and obedience to our government.
First Reading: Daniel 1:3-21. Daniel and his friends faithfully served the government that God had placed over them.
Second Reading: Romans 13:1-7. Everyone is to submit to the governing authorities established by God.
Gospel: Matthew 22: 15-22. Jesus teaches we are to give the government what belongs to the government. But we are not to give to the government what belongs only to God.
Sermon Text: Romans 13:1-7. Submit to the Governing Authorities.
See our governing authorities in the light of the Bible: God’s servant who cares for and protects us through them.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 15, 2023
Tell Us a Story: Jesus’ Powerful Parables
It may not always be simple to understand the stories Jesus tells in his parables. But the lessons he teaches are incredibly valuable. By the power of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, these are the best stories for us to hear.
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9. The prophet Isaiah describes the heavenly banquet where death and tears will be no more.
Second Reading: Romans 1:16-19. We are saved through faith alone.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 22: 1-14. The Foolish Rejection of a Gracious Invitation.
Three days before his death in Israel’s Holy City, Jesus was still reaching out in an effort to save the lost. We have received Jesus’ gracious invitation, too. Do not be foolish and turn down his invitation.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 8, 2023
Tell Us a Story: Jesus’ Powerful Parables
It may not always be simple to understand the stories Jesus tells in his parables. But the lessons he teaches are incredibly valuable. By the power of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, these are the best stories for us to hear.
First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7. The LORD pictures his patient love for Israel as an owner of a vineyard patiently waiting for a good crop of fruit.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:12-21. Through Christ we have already attained the kingdom of heaven. God patiently waits for us to respond to his grace by living drastically different lives than the people of the world.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 21:33-43. Tell Us a Story of Reckless Patience.
This story of reckless patience reminds us that God is patient not only with Jewish leaders but also with you and me. I can be patient with others when I remember how God’s patience with me has been so extreme and we can only stand in awe of God’s amazing grace. We thank God for making us a part of his eternal kingdom and we bring forth fruits of faith as he empowers us.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, 2023
Tell Us a Story: Jesus’ Powerful Parables
It may not always be simple to understand the stories Jesus tells in his parables. But the lessons he teaches are incredibly valuable. By the power of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, these are the best stories for us to hear.
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32. The prophet Ezekiel gives a strong warning to Christians who have grown dismissive of their sin.
Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11. Moved by Christ’s love and empowered by the Spirit, we sincerely attempt to imitate the selflessness and humility of our Savior Jesus.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 21:23-32. As Our Father Wills.
Jesus Christ, God’s own Son, came to take our sins away with his perfect life, innocent death, and resurrection from the grave so we can sincerely agree to all our Father in heaven wills as we live for him in thanks and faith, follow through on our good intentions and lead others to ask about our Savior Jesus Christ, God’s own Son.
Pastor Tim Patoka
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 24, 2023
Tell Us a Story: Jesus’ Powerful Parables
It may not always be simple to understand the stories Jesus tells in his parables. But the lessons he teaches are incredibly valuable. By the power of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, these are the best stories for us to hear.
First Reading: Jonah 3:10-4:11.
Second Reading: Romans 9:6-16.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16. Tell Us a Story of Perplexing Generosity
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 17, 2023
The Church God Wants: A Church That’s Quick to Forgive
First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21.
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:29-5:2.
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35.
Sermon: Genesis 50:15-21. The Example of Joseph Inspires Us.
To Forgive as God Forgives You
To Extend Comfort and Kindness
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 10, 2023
The Church God Wants: A Church Willing to Say Hard Things
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11.
Second Reading: Galatians 2:11-16.
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20.
Sermon: Turn From Your Evil Ways and Live! (Ezekiel 33:7-11.
It’s hard to mean it
It’s hard to say it
Pastor Tim Patoka
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 3, 2023
The Church God Wants: A Church That Takes Up Its Crosses
First Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21.
Second Reading: Romans 8:18-25.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 16:21-26. Comfort in Crosses
We find comfort in our crosses when we look to Jesus and his cross and remember what he did for us.
We can rely on God’s promises which remind us that he is with us and supporting us and that as his disciples we can be confident that after a lifetime of bearing crosses will come a crown—the crown of eternal life with our Savior.
Pastor Ron Koehler