Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 25, 2024
OUR THEME FOR TODAY—THE ONLY FOOD WE REALLY NEED
First Reading: Joshua 24: 1-2, 14-18.
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:24-28.
Gospel and Sermon Text: John 6:51-69. Eat the Bread of Life.
Pastor Ron Koehler
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
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
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, August 4, 2024
Meaningful Ministry: Fear Not, for the Lord is With You
First Reading: 2 Kings 6: 8-17.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18.
Gospel: Mark 6: 45-56.
Sermon: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18. You Have Nothing to be Afraid of as You Serve the Lord
Pastor Ron Koehler
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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