Episodes

Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Isaiah 66:18-24Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, t...

Thirteenth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Jeremiah 23:23-29, Luke 12:49-53, Hebrews 12:1-13Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Colossians 4 1 Masters, give your slaves what is right and fair. Do it because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. More Teachings 2 Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful. 3 Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Becaus...

Twelfth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40, Colossians 3:1-11Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Colossians 3:1-11 1 Therefore, because you were raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glor...

Eleventh Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Psalm 34, Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:18-26, L, Colossians 2:6-15, Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Colossians 2:6-15 The Fullness That Is Ours in Christ 6 Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, 7 by being rooted and built up in him, and strengthened in the faith just as you were taught, while you overflow in faith with thanksgiving. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and e...

Tenth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Luke 11:1-13Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Colossians 1:21-29 Reconciled Through Christ’s Death 21 At one time, you were alienated from God and hostile in your thinking as expressed through your evil deeds. 22 But now Christ reconciled you in his body of flesh through death, in order to present you holy, blameless, and faultless before him— 23 if you continue steadfast and firm in faith, without being moved away from the hope of the...

Ninth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:1-12Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Genesis 15:1-6 The Promise of an Heir 15 After these events the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision. He said, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 2 Abram said, “Lord God what can you give me, since I remain childless, and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 Abram also said, “Look, you have gi...

Seventh Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16, Luke 10:38-42Worship Folder Pastor Dennis ValleauSermon text: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Elijah Stops the Rain 17 Elijah from Tishbe, one of the settlers in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the Lord lives, the God of Israel before whom I stand, there will be no dew or rain during the coming years, except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the Lord came to him: 3 “Leave this place and turn east. Hide yourself by the Kerith Ravine, east ...

Sixth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings 2 Corinthians 11:21-30, Luke 9:51-62Worship Folder Pastor Dennis ValleauSermon text: Jonah 3:3-4:4 3 So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh just as the word of the Lord had commanded. Now Nineveh was a great city to God. It required a three-day walk. 4 Jonah walked through the city for a day, and he called out, “Forty more days and Nineveh is going to be overthrown!” Nineveh Repents 5 The men of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast and put on sa...

Fifth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Ruth 1:1-19, Luke 10:25-37Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Psalm 25:1-22 A Prayer for Protection 1 To you, O Lord, I will lift up my soul. 2 In you I have trusted, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemies triumph over me. 3 All who hope in you will never be put to shame, but those who are treacherous for no reason will be put to shame. A Prayer for Forgiveness 4 Make known to me your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths....

Fourth Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Ezekiel 2:9–3:11, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Luke 10:1–12, 16-20Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Admonition to Elders 1 Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2 Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, as God desires, not because you are greedy for mone...

Third Sunday after PentecostBible Readings Luke 7:11-17, Galatians 1:11-24Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 7:11-17 Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son 11 Soon afterward Jesus went on his way to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd were traveling with him. 12 As he was approaching the town gate, there was a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother. She was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, he had...

First Sunday after Pentecost—The Holy TrinityBible Readings Numbers 6:22-27, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5Worship Folder Pastor Dennis ValleauSermon text: Romans 5:1-5 Justification Brings Peace and Joy 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we also have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice confidently on the basis of our hope for the glory of God. 3 Not only this, but we also r...

The Coming of the Holy Spirit—The Day of PentecostBible Readings Psalm 23Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Acts 2:1-21 The Holy Spirit Comes on Pentecost 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the rushing of a violent wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw divided tongues that were like fire resting on each one of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began ...

Seventh Sunday of EasterBible Readings Luke 24:44-53 Revelation 22:12-17,20Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 24:44-53 44 He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 46 He said to them, “This is what is written and so it must be: The Christ will suffer and rise from the...

Fifth Sunday of EasterBible Readings Acts 11:1-18, Isaiah 12:1-6, John 16:5-15Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Acts 11:1-18 Peter Defends His Actions 1 The apostles and brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 When Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who insisted on circumcision criticized him, 3 saying, “You went to visit men who were uncircumcised and ate with them!” 4 So Peter began to explain everything to them, point by point. He sai...

Fourth Sunday of EasterBible Readings Acts 13:26-33, John 10:22-30, Revelation 7:9-17Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Psalm 23 A psalm by David. The Shepherd Provides for His People 1 The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. 2 He causes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. The Shepherd Protects His People 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of dea...

Third Sunday of EasterBible Readings Psalm 67, Revelation 5:11-14Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: John 21:1-25 Breakfast With the Lord Jesus 21 After this, Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. This is how he showed himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I’m going fishing.” They replied, “We’ll go with you.” They we...

Second Sunday of EasterBible Readings John 20:19-31, Revelation 1:4-18Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: John 20:19-31 Behind Locked Doors 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were together behind locked doors because of their fear of the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peac...

Easter Festival ServiceBible Readings 1 Corinthians 15:51-57Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Luke 24:1-9 The Resurrection 24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothing. 5 The women we...

Maundy Thursday ServiceBible Readings Hebrews 10:15-25, Luke 22:7-20Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: John 19:38-42 47 While He was still speaking, suddenly a crowd appeared, and the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss Him. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49 When those who were around Him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, “Lord, should we strike with a sword?” 50 Then one ...

Sixth Sunday in Lent—Palm SundayBible Readings Psalm 118 Isaiah 45:22-25, Philippians 2:5-11Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 19:28-40 Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem 28 After Jesus had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he came near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples ahead, 30 saying, “Go to the village ahead of you. When you enter it, you will find a colt tied, on which no o...

Thursday Service 4-7-22PASSION READING: Matthew 27:31-68Worship Folder Pastor Lucas ProeberSermon text: John 19:31-42 The Piercing of Jesus’ Side 31 Since it was the Preparation Day, the Jews did not want the bodies left on the crosses over the Sabbath (because that Sabbath was a particularly important day). They asked Pilate to have the men’s legs broken and the bodies taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man who was crucified with Jesus, and then those of the ot...

Fifth Sunday in LentBible Readings Isaiah 43:16-21 Luke 20:9-19 Philippians 3:8-14Worship FolderPsalm 73 Home Study Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Psalm 73Psalm 73 Home Study A psalm by Asaph. The Problem 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to the pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped out from under me. I almost lost my footing. 3 I even envied the arrogant when I observed the peace of the wicked. The Prosperity of the Wicked 4 For there are no struggles at their death. Thei...

Fourth Sunday in LentBible Readings Isaiah 12:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25Worship Folder Pastor Paul Tullberg Adam TimmermannSermon text: Luke 15:1-3,11-32 The Lost Sheep 15 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming to Jesus to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 He told them this parable: The Lost Son 11 Jesus said, “A certain man had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give m...