Midweek Lenten Worship Service, March 13, 2024

God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series

First Reading: Psalm 1.

Passion History According to St. Mark, Mark 14:66-15:15.

Sermon: John 18:33-40. God on Trial: Truth

Pastor Ryan Heiman

Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2024

Rethinking Religion Series, Week 4: Rethinking the Solution to Sin

First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9.

Second Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10.

Gospel: John 3:14-21.

Sermon Text: Numbers 21:4-9. See God’s Surprising Solution

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Midweek Lenten Worship Service, March 6, 2024

God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series

First Reading: Psalm 2.

Passion History According to St. Mark, Mark 14:43-65.

Sermon: Luke 23:1-12. God on Trial: Misconceptions

Pastor Tim Patoka

Third Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2024

Rethinking Religion Series, Week 3: Rethinking Suffering under the Cross

First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 2:13-22. Learn from Jesus How to Worship

Pastor Ron Koehler

Midweek Lenten Worship Service, February 28, 2024

God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series

First Reading: Psalm 119.

Passion History According to St. Mark, Mark 14:27-42.

Sermon: Matthew 26:57-75. God on Trial: Testimony

Pastor David Parsons, Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Second Sunday in Lent, February 25, 2024

Rethinking Religion Series, Week 2: Rethinking Suffering under the Cross

First Reading: Job 1:13-22.

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 8:31-38. Where is Your Mind Set?

Pastor Timm Patoka

Midweek Lenten Worship Service, February 21, 2024

God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series

First Reading: Psalm 71.

Passion History According to St. Mark, Mark 14:1-26.

Sermon: Luke 22:47-53. God on Trial: Restraint

Pastor Seth Scheuerlein

First Sunday in Lent, February 18, 2024

Rethinking Religion Series, Week 1: Rethinking Trials, Test, and Temptations

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-18.

Second Reading: Romans 8:31-39

Gospel: Mark 1:12-15.

Sermon: Genesis 22:1-18. The LORD Will Provide

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024

God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series

First Reading: Joel 2:12-19.

Second Reading: Revelation 3:1-3

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Sermon: Job 40:1-2; 42:1-6. God on Trial: Accusations

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Transfiguration Sunday, February 11, 2024

From the River to the Mountain: A Glimpse of His True Glory

First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Gospel: Mark 9:2-9

Pastor Ron Koehler

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2024

From the River to the Mountain: The Devil’s Work Undone

First Reading: Isaiah 40:27-31

Second Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39

Pastor Nate Kassulke

The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, January 28, 2024

From the River to the Mountain: Absolute Authority

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20.

Second Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28. Spread the News of Jesus’ Authority

Pastor Tim Pakoka

The Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 21, 2024

From the River to the Mountain: Committed to a Lofty Charge

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:14-21.

Gospel: Mark 1:14-20.

Sermon: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Written by Pastor Ron Koehler as read by Pastor Tim Pakoka

The Baptism of Our Lord, January 14, 2024

From the River to the Mountain: It Begins with Baptism

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6. Through the pen of the prophet Isaiah, the Messiah himself speaks of the work he would do when he was anointed at his baptism.

Second Reading: Romans 6:1-11. St Paul connects our baptism to Christ.

Gospel: Mark 1:4-11. Jesus’ public ministry begins with the anointing he received in his baptism.

Sermon: Romans 6:1-11. Consider Your Baptized Self: Dead to Sin; Alive to God.

Because of our union with Jesus’ death and resurrection, sin has no place in our life. We are forgiven of every sin an no longer desire to live in it any longer. We have a new life that is freed to serve God with Christ at our side.

Pastor Tim Patoka

The Epiphany of our Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2024

Good News of Great Joy: For All People

First Reading: Numbers 24:15-17. God compels the heathen magician Balaam to prophesy that out of the nation of Israel would come one who would shine like a star for all people to see.

Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 28-32. Paul writes about his passion for sharing the good news with all peoples.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12. Wise Ones Worship Jesus.

Thanks be to God for his good news of great joy for all people. Thanks be to God who has le us to believe that wise ones worship Jesus.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

The First Sunday After Christmas, December 31, 2023

Good News of Great Joy: Peace on Earth

First Reading: 1 Kings 8:6-13. King Solomon dedicates the temple, a place where the glory of the LORD would be revealed as the peace of salvation was proclaimed.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-17. As the peace of Christ rules our hearts, we are moved to live in peace.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40. The Baby Who Brought Peace.

Christmas is really about God giving to you—giving you peace through his Son: peace in your heart like Simeon had; a peace that you can share with people around you, like Anna did.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Christmas Day Service, December 25, 2023

Good News of Great Joy: God Became Man

First Reading: Micah 5:2-5.

Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7.

Psalm 98.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 1:1-18. God Became Man.

Be filled with great joy over the angels’ good news: God became man to redeem you and make you his child through faith.

Pastor Tim Patoka

Christmas Eve Candelite Service, December 24, 2023

Good News of Great Joy: A Savior Has Been Born To Us

Genesis 3:8-16 Good News First Shared

Isaiah 7:10-14: Good News in an Impossible Sign

Micah 5:2-5 Good News from a Little Town

Luke 2:1-7 Good New: He is born!

Luke 2:8-14 Good News of Great Joy

Luke 2;15-20 Good New to Share

Titus 3:4-7 Good News of Eternal Life

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sunday Morning Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2023

Good News of Great Joy: God Keeps His Promises

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:8-16.

Second Reading: Romans 17:25-27.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38. You Have Found Favor with God

For all the people of the world, Jesus came to be our Savior. God was keeping the promises he had made.

And because of that good news of great joy at Jesus birth comes this good news of great joy for us: you have found favor with God.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023

2023 Advent Series: The King Shall Come

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11.

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24.

Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11. Rejoice in the Lord!

• For His Good News

• For He Certainly Clothes Us

Pastor Tim Patoka