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
God on Trial: Truth (John 18:33-40)

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

Sally Littau
See God's Surprising Solution (Numbers 21:4-9)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial: Misconceptions (Luke 23:1-12)

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

Sally Littau
Learn from Jesus How to Worship (John 2:13-22)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial: Testimony (Matthew 26: 57-75)

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

Sally Littau
Where is Your Mind Set? (Mark 8:31-38)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial: Restraint (Luke 22:47-53)

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

Sally Littau
The LORD Will Provide (Genesis 22:1-18)

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

Sally Littau
God on Trial: Accusations (Job 41:1-2; 42:1-6)

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

Sally Littau
Take in the Glory of Christ (Mark 9:2-9)

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

Sally Littau
Resist the Devil (1 Peter 5: 6-11)

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

Sally Littau