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
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