The First Midweek Advent Service, Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Our Worship Series - Christmas Trees
First Reading: Galatians 3:7-13.
Psalm 1.
Second Reading: Matthew 3:4-10.
Sermon: Genesis 3:1-15. The Tree of Rebellion
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The First Sunday in Advent, December 1, 2024
Our Worship Series - A Real Christmas. Advent prepares our minds and hearts so that we might soon celebrate a real Christmas. Our theme for today: A real Christmas requires remembering why Christ came.
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40.
Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. Our Earnest Advent Prayer for You
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Thanksgiving Eve Service, November 27, 2024
First Reading: Genesis 8:18-22.
Second Reading: James 1:16-18.
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10.
Sermon: Psalm 100, A Thanksgiving Recipe
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Last Sunday of the Church Year, November 24, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live with Your Eyes on the Skies.
First Reading: Isaiah 51:4-6.
Second Reading: Jude 20-25.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 13:26-37. Learn! Be on Your Guard! Be Alert! Watch!
Guest Pastor Dan Lindner, WELS Campus Ministry Mission Counselor
Twenty-sixth Sunday After Pentecost, November 17, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live Free from the Fear of Judgment.
First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3.
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28.
Gospel: John 5:25-29.
Sermon: Hebrews 9:24-28. Christ’s Appearances Do Not Deceive
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost, November 10, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live a Life of Startling Generosity.
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 2:38-44. A Couple of Coin in a Courtyard Classroom
Pastor Ron Koehler
All Saints’ Day, November 3, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live a Knowing Life Only Gets Better.
First Reading: Isaiah 25:4-6.
Second Reading: Revelation 20:4-6.
Gospel: John 11:32-44.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 25:4-6: Saints Rejoice on the Mountain of the Lord.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
October 27, 2024
Reformation Service. The heart of the Gospel is the forgiveness of sins, purchased and won for us through the innocent death of Jesus Christ. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 statements for debate on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, German. This is the 507th anniversary of the beginning of the Lutheran Reformation.
First Reading: Joshua 1:1-9.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:16-18.
Gospel: John 15:1-17.
Sermon Text: Psalm 46.
Pastor Joel Heckendorf, President of the Arizona-California District
The Festival of Reformation, October 27, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live a Life of Courageous Witness
First Reading: Daniel 3:16-28.
Second Reading: Revelation 14:6-7.
Gospel: Mark 13:5-11.
Sermon Text: Daiel 3:16-28. God Gives Us the Power to Stand.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost, October 20, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Make Selfless Sacrifices.
First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-12.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23.
Gospel: Mark 10:32-45.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23. Do You Share Paul’s Wining Attitude?
Pastor Ron Koehler
Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost, October 13, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Maintain Proper Priorities.
First Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-27.
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 10:17-27. Followers of Christ Have Their Priorities Straight.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost, October 6, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Know How to Love Their Families.
First Reading: Genesis 2:18-25.
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4.
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4. Learn How To Love Your Family
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Festival of St. Michael and All Angels, September 29, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Have Powerful Allies.
First Reading: 2 Kings 6:8-17.
Second Reading: Revelation 12:7-12.
Gospel: Luke 10:17-20.
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 6:8-17 LORD, Open Our Eyes!
To the Dangers that Surround Us
To the Angels that Protect Us
Pastor Ron Koehler
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 22, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Are Humble Servants.
First Reading: Numbers 12:1-15.
Second Reading: James 3:13-18.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 9:30-37. Be First By Serving.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 15, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: Followers of Christ Are Armed for Battle
First Reading: 1 Kings 18:21-39.
Second Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18.
Gospel: Mark 9:14-27.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-18. You versus Evil-Are you Ready for the Battle?
Pastor Ron Koehler
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 8, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: Followers of Christ See the True Purpose of His Powers
First Reading: Isaiah 35: 4-7.
Second Reading: Acts 3:1-10.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 7:31-37. See the Purpose of Jesus’ Power
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 1, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: Followers of Christ Obey His Law from the Heart
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9.
Second Reading: Romans 9:30-10:4.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. What Does It Mean To Be Clean?
Pastor Nate Kassulke
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