Stand Up and Speak for God! (Ezekiel 2:1-7)

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 7, 2024

Meaningful Ministry: Not Glee and Gratitude, but Rejection ad Resentment

First Reading: Ezekiel 2:1-7.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-13.

Gospel: Mark 6:1-6

Sermon: Ezekiel 2:1-7. Stand Up and Speak for God!

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Jesus Conquers the Fear of Death with Compassion and Power (Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43)

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, June 30, 2024

A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: The Living Lord Completely Changes Our View of Death

First Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43. Jesus Conquer the Fear of Death with Compassion and Power

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Even the Wind and the Sea Obey Him (Mark 4:35-41)

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, June 23, 2024

A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Our Gracious God Is With Us through All the Storms of Life

First Reading: Job 38:1-11.

Second Reading: Acts 27:13-26.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 4:35-41. Even the Wind and the Sea Obey Him

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
God Grows His Kingdom His Way (Mark 4:26-34)

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, June 16, 2024

A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: From the Tiniest Seed Grows the Largest Kingdom

First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24.

Second Reading: Colossians 1:3-8.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-35. God Grows His Kingdom His Way

  • With His People

  • By His Power

  • At His Pace

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
He Will Crush the Serpent's Head (Genesis 3:8-15)

Third Sunday After Pentecost, June 9, 2024

A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)

Third Sunday after Pentecost: The Devil Does His Worse, But Jesus Always Wins

First Reading: Genesis 3:8-15.

Second Reading: Revelation 20:1-6.

Gospel: Mark 3:20-35.

Sermon Text: Genesis 3:8-15. He Will Crush the Serpent’s Head

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Sabbath Day Lessons (Mark 2:23 - 3:6)

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

Sally Littau
A Simple Message from a Complex God: We are God's Children (Romans 8:12-17)

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

Sally Littau
Love One Another (John 15:9-17)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial (Hebrews-Mark-Matthew-Luke-Isaiah)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial: Respite (Luke 22:7-20)

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

Sally Littau
The Sunday of the Passion (Mark 11, 14, 15)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial: Sympathy (Luke 23:26-34)

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

Sally Littau
Rethinking Devoted Commitment (John 12:20-33)

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

  1. Jesus’ for others

  2. Ours for Him

Pastor Tim Patoka

Sally Littau