AZ Lutheran Academy Sunday, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025
First Lesson: Joshua 4:1-9.
Second Lesson: Revelation 3:7-13.
Gospel: John 8:31-36
Sermon Text: Joshua 4:1-9. What Do These Stones Mean?.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
WELS 175th Anniversary, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 12, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wells 175th Anniversary: CHRIST THROUGH US. Today’s service: Christ For Us.
First Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15.
Second Lesson: Romans 5:8-10.
Gospel: John 1:9-14.
Sermon Text: Romans 5:8-10. Christ For Us.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: Increased Faith Increases Duty.
First Lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:.1-2, 10-18
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 1-12.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 17: 1-10.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: What Helps in Life Fails in Death.
First Lesson: Amos 6:1-7.
Second Lesson: Hebrews 13:1-6.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31. The Chasm Between Heaven and Hell.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 21, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: No One Can Serve Two Masters.
First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13
Pastor Ron Koehler
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 14, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: The Found are Lost; the Lost are Found.
First Lesson: Hosea 3:1-5.
Second Lesson: 2Corinthians 2:5-11
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10. The Lost and Found
Pastor Ron Koehler
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 7, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: Count the Cost
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20.
Second Lesson: Philemon 1, 7-21
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 14: 25-35. Leave the Crowd To Be a Disciple
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 31, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: Those Who Exalt Themselves Will Be Humbled
First Lesson: Proverbs 25:6-7.
Second Lesson: James 2:1-13
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 14: 1, 7-14. Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: The Door Is Very Narrow
First Lesson: Isaiah 66:18-24.
Second Lesson: Hebrews 12:18-24
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 13:22-30. There is Only One Way to Get Through the Narrow Door of Heaven
Pastor Ron Koehler
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 17, 2025
Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday’s Message: God’s Word Divides
First Lesson: Jeremiah 23:23-29.
Second Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-13
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 12:49-53. Persevere in the Paradox of Christ’s Peace
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Nineth Sunday in Pentecost, August 10, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: Heavenly Treasure
First Lesson: Genesis 15:1-6.
Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 12:22-34. Your Treasure Shows What You Love
Pastor Ron Koehler
Eighth Sunday in Pentecost, August 3, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: Useful Resources
First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 12-14, 2:18-26.
Second Lesson: Colossians 3:1-11
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21.
Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 12-14, 2:18-26. Finding Meaning In Vapor.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Seventh Sunday in Pentecost, July 27, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: The Privilege and Purpose of Prayer
First Lesson: Genesis 18:20-32
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13.
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7. Prayer is a Gift with a Purpose
Pastor Ron Koehler
Sixth Sunday in Pentecost, July 20, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: The One Thing Needed
First Lesson: Genesis 18:1-14.
Second Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42. Undivided Attention On the One Thing Needed
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Fifth Sunday in Pentecost, July 13, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: A Neighbor in Need.
First Lesson: Ruth 1:1-19.
Second Lesson: Galatians 5:1, 13-25.
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37.
Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1-19, Ruth: A Real-L8ife Good Samaritan
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Fourth Sunday in Pentecost, July 6, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: The Want for Workers.
First Lesson: Ezekiel 2:9 - 3:11.
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-12. 16-20. Jesus Establishes His Church
Pastor Ron Koehler
Second Sunday in Pentecost, June 29, 2025*
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: The Mission Right Before Us.
First Lesson: Isaiah 43:8-13.
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 1:3-10.
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-10. Saved and Called
Pastor Nate Kassulke
*The Second and Third Sunday sermons were switched to accommodate Vicar Nordlie’s rotation to the 4 sites.
Third Sunday in Pentecost, June 22, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: Christ’s Call for Commitment..
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:19-21.
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 11:21-30.
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21. What Does It Mean To Follow Christ?
Vicar Noah Nordlie
Holy Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025
Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday’s Message: The Majesty and Mystery of Our God.
First Lesson: Numbers 6:22-27.
Second Lesson: Romans 5:1-5.
Gospel: John 16: 12-15
Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-5. The Three-in-One God Gives You Three Incredible Gifts
Pastor Ron Koehler
Pentecost, June 8, 2025
Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This Sunday’s Message: Christ Sends Us His Spirit
First Lesson: Genesis 11:1-9.
Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-21.
Gospel: John 14:23-27
Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-21. God Pours Out His Spirit
Pastor Nate Kassulke