Believe in the Bread of Life (John 6: 35-53)

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 18, 2024

OUR THEME FOR TODAY—THE BREAD THAT GIVES WIDOM AND LIFE

First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 6:35-51. Believe in the Bread of Life.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Look to Jesus for Bread from Heaven (John 6: 24-35)

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, August 11, 2024

OUR THEME FOR TODAY—SPIRITUAL FOOD FOR THOSE FOCUSED ON THE EARTHLY

The best thing God gives us is his Son, the bread of life.

First Reading: Exodus 16:15-31. In sending manna, a bread that stayed fresh for a short time, the LORD not only cared for Israel’s physical well-being but also fortified trust that God would continue to provide.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13. The Israelites had spiritual food in the wilderness. The pre-incarnate Christ was with them! Yet some cared more about physical blessings than spiritual ones.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 6:24-35. Look to Jesus for Bread from Heaven.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
God Gives His Grace for a Purpose (2 Corinthians 9:8-11)

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, July 28, 2024

Meaningful Ministry: God Meets Our Need to Meet Others’ Needs

First Reading: Exodus 16:1-15.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11.

Gospel: Mark 6:35-44

Sermon: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11. God Gives His Gace for a Purpose

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
A Compassionate Shepherd's Heart (Mark 6:30-34)

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, July 21, 2024

Meaningful Ministry: Jesus Models a Compassionate Shepherd’s Heart

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6.

Second Reading: Hebrews 13:7-8, 17-21.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 6:30-34. A Compassionate Shepherd’s Heart

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Your Pastor Has a Trustworthy Message (Titus 1:5-9)

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, July 14, 2024

Meaningful Ministry: Sent With God’s Own Authority

First Reading: Amos 7:10-15.

Second Reading: Titus 1:5-9.

Gospel: Mark 6:7-13

Sermon: Titus 1:5-9. Your Pastor Has a Trustworthy Message

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
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