Second Sunday After Pentecost, June 2, 2024
A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Rest is a Gift, Not Something to be Earned
First Reading: Deuteronomy 5:12-15.
Second Reading: Colossians 2:13-17.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 2:23 - 3:6. Sabbath Day Lessons
Learn how to view the Law of God
Learn how Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath
Pastor Ron Koehler
Trinity Sunday, May 26, 2024
A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)
First Sunday after Pentecost: Only a Triune God Can Deliver What Only a Triune God Can Offer
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8.
Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17.
Gospel: John 3:1-17
Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17. A Simple Message from a Complex God: We are God’s Children
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The Day of Pentecost, May 19, 2024
The Love of God (Christ Has Not Left Us Alone)
First Reading: Ezekiel 37::1-14.
Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 15:26-27; 16:4-11
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Ascension of our Lord, May 12, 2024
The Love of God (Jesus Business is Love; Therefore, So Is Ours)
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:7-16
Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
Pastor Tim Patoka
Sixth Sunday after Easter, April 28, 2024 Confirmation Sunday
The Love of God (Jesus Business is Love; Therefore, So Is Ours)
First Reading: Acts 9:36-42
Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-11, 19-21
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 15:9-17. Love One Another
Pastor Tim Patoka
Fifth Sunday after Easter, April 28, 2024
The Love of God (Four Devotions from Ephesians and 1 John)
Ephesians 1:4. Love Chose
1 John 4:9-10. Love Sent
Ephesians 1:13. Love Found
Ephesians 5:1-2. Love Returned
Pastor Ron Koehler
Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21, 2024
Resurrection Reality Series: The Risen Savior Provides Good Shepherding
First Reading: Acts 20:28-32
Second Reading: 1 John 4:1-6
Gospel: John 10:11-189
Sermon Text: 1 John 4:1-6. The Risen Savior Provides Good Shepherding
Pastor Tim Patoka
Third Easter Sunday, April 14, 2024
Resurrection Reality Series: We have a Meaningful Message to Share
First Reading: Acts 3:11-20
Second Reading: 1 John 1:5-2:2
Gospel: Luke 24:36-49
Sermon Text: 1 John 1:5-2:2. Our Meaningful Message is Valid and Valuable
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Second Easter Sunday, April 7, 2024
Resurrection Reality Series: The Living Lord Gives Proof and Peace
First Reading: Acts 18:1-11
Second Reading: 1 John 1:1-4
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 20:19-31. The Presence of Jesus Brings Proof and Peace
Pastor Ron Koehler
Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
Resurrection Reality Series: Easter Festival Service: All Will Be Made Alive
First Reading: Job 19:23-27
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 19-26
Gospel: Mark 16:1-8
Sermon Text: Job 19:23-27. I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Good Friday Worship Service, March 29, 2024
God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series
An Unusual Trial: Hebrews 2:10-17
The Trial Begins: Mark 15:20-24, Isaiah 53:3
Evidence Demanded by the Crowd: Mark 15:25-30, Isaiah 53:3
Evidence Demanded by the Jewish Leaders: Matthew 27:41-43, Isaiah 53:4
Evidence Demanded by the Roman Soldiers: Luke 23:36-37, Isaiah 53:4-5
Evidence Demanded by Criminals: Luke 23:39-44, Isaiah 53:5
Evidence Demanded by People Still Today: Luke 23:44-46, Isaiah 53:6
The Evidence is Coming: Mark 15:42-46, Isaiah 53:8
Pastor Ron Koehler
Holy Thursday Worship Service, March 28, 2024
God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series
First Reading: Psalm 116
First Reading: Exodus 12:21-30
Sermon: Luke 22:7-20. God on Trial: Respite
Pastor Tim Patoka
Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024
Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) Mark 11, 14, 15
The entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday begins the account of Jesus’ Passion, which will bring us finally to a joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection next Sunday. The Passion History service allows sus to see the full path of our Savior’s Passion and prepares us for our celebration on Easter
Pastor Ron Koehler
Midweek Lenten Worship Service, March 20, 2024
God on Trial Midweek Lenten Series
First Reading: Psalm 138.
Passion History According to St. Mark, Mark 15:16-47
Sermon: Luke 23:26-34. God on Trial: Sympathy
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2024
Rethinking Religion Series, Week 5: Rethinking Devoted Commitment
First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9.
Gospel and Sermon Text:: John 12:20-33. Rethinking Devoted Commitment
Jesus’ for others
Ours for Him
Pastor Tim Patoka
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