Episodes

Thursday Service 3-24-22Passion Reading Matthew 26:57-75Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: (Sermon Text) 21 A certain man, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), was passing by on his way in from the country. They forced him to carry Jesus’ cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha, which means, “The place of a skull.” 23 They tried to give him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 They crucified him. And they divided his garments, casting lot...

Third Sunday in LentBible Readings 1 Corinthians 10:1–13Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Luke 13:1-9 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I tell you, no. But unless you repent, you will all perish too. 4 Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower in Sil...

2nd Thursday in LentBible Readings Matthew 26:36-56Worship Folder Pastor Peter PlagenzSermon text: Matthew 27:41-43 41 In the same way the chief priests, experts in the law, and elders kept mocking him. They said, 42 “He saved others, but he cannot save himself. If he’s the King of Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now, if he wants him, because he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” Take a Moment to recall something fro...

Second Sunday in LentBible Readings Jeremiah 26:8-15, Philippians 3:17-4:1Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 13:31-35 Jesus Warns Jerusalem 31 In that very hour, some Pharisees came to him and said, “Leave, and go away from here, because Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I am going to drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow a...

1st Thursday in LentBible Readings Matthew 26:1-35Worship Folder Pastor Dennis ValleauSermon text: Matthew 27:22-26 22 Pilate said to them, “Then what should I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Crucify him!” 23 But the governor said, “Why? What has he done wrong?” But they kept shouting even louder: “Crucify him!” 24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing and that instead it was turning into a riot, he took water, washed his hands in front of the crowd,...

First Sunday in LentBible Readings Deuteronomy 26:5-10, Luke 4:1-13, Hebrews 4:14-16Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: First Sunday in Lent NIV Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness 4 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted[a] by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become ...

I, Caiaphas the High Priest, was there when they crucified your Lord.Bible Readings 2 Samuel 12:1-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 Corinthians 5:20-6:2Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: John 11: 45-53 The Plot 45 Therefore many of the Jews who came to Mary and saw what Jesus did believed in him. 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. They asked, “What are we going to do, because this ...

Last Sunday after the Epiphany—The Transfiguration of Our LordBible Readings Psalm 148 Luke 9:28-36Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration 28 About eight days after he said these words, Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 While he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 Just then, two men, Moses and Elijah, were talking with him! 31 They appeared in glory and wer...

Seventh Sunday after the EpiphanyBible Readings Genesis 45:3-15, Luke 6:27-38, Romans 12:14-21Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Romans 12:14-21 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing; weep with those who are weeping. 16 Have the same respect for one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not think too highly of yourselves. 17 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil. Focus on those things that everyone c...

Sixth Sunday after the EpiphanyBible Readings Deuteronomy 30:1-10 Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 6:17-26 Crowds Follow Jesus 17 When they came down from the mountain, the disciples stood with Jesus on a large, level area, surrounded by many of his followers and by the crowds. There were people from all over Judea and from Jerusalem and from as far north as the seacoasts of Tyre and Sidon. 18 They had come to hear him and to be healed ...

Fifth Sunday after the EpiphanyBible Readings Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 14:12-20Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 5:1-11 5 One time, while the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats there along the lakeshore. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Jesus got into one of the boats, which belonged to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from the shore...

Fourth Sunday after the EpiphanyBible Readings Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:38-44, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 14 As for you, continue in the things you have learned and about which you have become convinced. You know from whom you learned them 15 and that from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, ...

Third Sunday after the EpiphanyBible Readings Luke 4:16-30Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Acts 4:23-31 The Church Speaks God’s Word Boldly 23 After Peter and John were released, they went to their own friends and reported everything the high priests and the elders had said. 24 When they heard this, with one mind they raised their voices to God and said, “Master, you are the God who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them. 25 By the Holy Spirit, through the mouth...

First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of Our LordBible Readings 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Luke 3:21-22 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. While he was praying, heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love. I am well pleased with you.” The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage V...

Second Sunday after ChristmasBible Readings Genesis 17:1-7, Colossians 1:13-20, John 1:1-4Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Psalm 148 1 Praise the LORD. Praise From the Heavens Praise the LORD from the heavens. Praise Him in the heights. 2 Praise Him, all His angels. Praise Him, all His armies. 3 Praise Him, sun and moon. Praise Him, all you bright stars. 4 Praise Him, you highest heavens and you waters which are above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, becau...

Fourth Sunday in AdventBible Readings Isaiah 63:7-9, Acts 18:24-28, Luke 1:26-38, 46-55Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Luke 2:19 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take a Moment to recall something from today’s message. Ask Jesus to create for you opportunities to use your words, activities and thoughts to glorify Him this week. We value yo...

Fourth Sunday in AdventBible Readings Psalm 24:3-7, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Romans 1:1-7 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised in advance through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures. 3 This gospel is about his Son—who in the flesh was born a descendant of David, 4 who in the spirit of holiness was declared to be God’s powerful Son by his resurrection...

Third Sunday in AdventBible Readings Zephaniah 3:14-17, Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind...

Second Sunday in AdventBible Readings Psalm 24, Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6, Philippians 1:3-11Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Philippians 1:3-11 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 Every time I pray for all of you, I always pray with joy, 5 because of your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 I am convinced of this very thing: that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 I am equally convince...

First Sunday in AdventBible Readings Psalm 25, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 9 Indeed, how can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have before God on account of you? 10 Night and day we are praying earnestly to see you in person and to supply what is lacking in your faith. 11 May God our Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. 12 And may the Lord increase yo...

Thanksgiving Eve 11-24-21Bible Readings Genesis 8:15-22, 9:1-15, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Timothy 2:1-8Worship Folder Pastor John MelkeSermon text: Psalm 116:12-14 Future Devotion 12 How can I repay the Lord for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation, and I will call on the name of the Lord. 14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord, now in the presence of all his people. The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take...

Last Sunday of End Time—Christ the KingBible Readings Daniel 7:13-14, John 18:33-37, Revelation 1:4-8Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. TullbergSermon text: Revelation 1:4-7 The Pattern Bible John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace and peace to you from the One-Who-Is and the One-Who-Was and the One-Who-Will-Be, and from the Seven Spirits who are before His throne; And from Jesus Christ; He is the faithful Witness, the First begotten of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the eart...

Third Sunday of End Time—Saints Triumphant Bible Readings Daniel 12:1-3, Psalm 118, John 5:25-29, Hebrews 10:11-18 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: John 5:25-29 25 “Amen, Amen, I tell you: A time is coming and is here now when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who listen will live. 26 For just as the Father has life in himself, so also he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son ...

First Sunday of End Time—Reformation Sunday Bible Readings Malachi 4:1-3, John 5:19-24, Hebrews 9:24-28 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: (Sermon Text) (Insert Sermon reading here)Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum ...