Episodes

Tempted Without Sin Bible Readings Psalm 143, Isaiah 42:14-21, John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39, Ephesians 5:8-14 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Hebrews 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin. Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take a Moment to recall s...

Jesus is a Hidden Warrior Bible Readings Psalm 16, Genesis 12:1-8, John 4:5-26, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: John 11:33-37 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and troubled. 34 He asked, “Where have you laid him?” They told him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man ...

We Need Baptism! Bible Readings Psalm 139, Isaiah 55:10-11, Acts 16:16-34 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Luke 3:1-18 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene— 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son o...

God’s Promised Warrior! Bible Readings Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-15, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19, Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Isaiah 42:13 13 The Lord will set out like a hero. Like a warrior, he will work himself into a frenzy. He will shout. Yes, he will raise a war cry. He will be heroic against his enemies. Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take a Moment to reca...

Is Christianity the only true religion? Bible Readings Exodus 24:12, 15-18, Psalm 148, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: 2 Peter 1:16-18 We Have God’s Inspired Word 16 To be sure, we were not following cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the powerful appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when the voice came to him from within the Majestic Glory, saying, “This...

God’s Heart-Talk Bible Readings Psalm 42-43, Deuteronomy 40:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 5:21-37 Sinful Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be subject to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will have to answer to the Sanhedrin....

Bucket List Bible Readings Psalm 111, Isaiah 58:5-9, Matthew 5:13-20 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 5:13-20 Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its flavor, how will it become salty again? Then it is no good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people. 14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. No, they put it on a stand, an...

Are You Coming? Bible Readings Psalm 27, Matthew 4:12-23 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus Begins to Preach 12 When Jesus heard that John was put in prison, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 He did this to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 15 Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, along the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of...

Come and See! Bible Readings Isaiah 49:1-6 John 1:29-41 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: John 1:29-41 The Lamb of God 29 The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘The one coming after me outranks me because he existed before me.’ 31 I myself did not know who he was, but I came baptizing with water so that he would be revealed to Israel.” 32 John also...

What kind of God gets baptized? Bible Readings Isaiah 42:1-7 Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-38 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 3:13-17 John Baptizes Jesus 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to be baptized by John at the Jordan. 14 But John tried to stop him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, because it is proper for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John let him. 16 After Jesus was baptized, he...

CELEBRATE! Bible Readings Isaiah 61:10-62:3, John 1:14-18, Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 10 I will rejoice greatly in the Lord. My soul will celebrate because of my God, for he has clothed me in garments of salvation. With a robe of righteousness he covered me, like a bridegroom who wears a beautiful headdress like a priest, and like a bride who adorns herself with her jewelry. 11 For as the earth produces its growth, and as a garden cause...

What Do We Do Now That Christmas Is Over? Bible Readings Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23, Galatians 4:4-7 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Flight to Egypt 13 After the Wise Men were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream. He said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Herod will search for the child in order to kill him.” 14 Joseph got up, took the child and his mother d...

God keeps His Word Bible Readings Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 1:18-25 The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother, Mary, was pledged in marriage to Joseph. Before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her. So he decided to divorce her privately. 20 But as he was conside...

God will come! Bible Readings Psalm 146, Isaiah 35, Matthew 3:2-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Isaiah 35:3-4 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make the shaky knees steady. 4 Tell those who have a fearful heart: Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look! Your God will come with vengeance. With God’s own retribution, he will come and save you. Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Ta...

Repent! Bible Readings Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In those days, John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, 2 “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven is near!” 3 Yes, this is he of whom this was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.” 4 John wore cl...

Remain Faithful Bible Readings Genesis 6:9-22; 7:11-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Romans 13:11-14 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:11-23 Noah and the Ark 9 This is the account about the development of Noah’s family. Noah was a righteous man, a man of integrity in that generation. Noah walked with God. 10 Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11 In the sight of God the earth was morally corrupt, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 God lo...

Rescued! Bible Readings Jeremiah 23:2-6, Luke 23:35-43, Colossians 1:13-20 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Colossians 1:13-20 What the Father Did Through Christ 13 The Father rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, 16 for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and ...

How Do You Pick The Christian? Bible Readings Isaiah 65:17-25, Luke 20:27-38, Revelation 22:1-5 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Revelation 22:1-5 Paradise Restored 22 The angel showed me the river of the water of life, which was as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb. 2 In the middle of the city’s street and on each side of the river was a tree of life that yielded twelve kinds of fruit. The tree yields its fruit every month, and its leaves are for t...

Jesus Provides Relief! Bible Readings Jeremiah 26:1-6, Luke 19:11-27, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 5 This is evidence of God’s righteous verdict that resulted in your being counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also suffer. 6 Certainly, it is right for God to repay trouble to those who trouble you, 7 and to give relief to you, who are troubled along with us. When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his powerful angel...

This Is for REAL! Not Pretend! Bible Readings Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: John 8:31-36 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. 32 You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered, “and we have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say, ‘You will be set free’?” 34 Jesus answered, “Amen, Amen, I...

Welcome Home Sunday: the lost are now found Bible Readings Hosea 3:1-5, Luke 15:1-10, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Luke 15:1-10 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: 4 “Which one of you, if you had one hundred sheep and lost one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine i...

In Jesus Christ, the Father: Bible Readings Ecclesiastes 4:7-12, Matthew 11:25-30 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Hebrews 2:9-18 9 But we look to Jesus (the one who was made lower than the angels for a little while, so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone), now crowned with glory and honor, because he suffered death. A Merciful and Faithful High Priest 10 Certainly it was fitting for God (the one for whom and through whom everything exists), in leading many s...

Pray! Bible Readings Psalm 38, Amos 8:4-7, Luke 16:1-13 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Instructions About Worship 2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we might live a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come...

Why does God allow evil? Bible Readings Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 Bible Readings Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 Worship Folder Evangelist John Melke Sermon text: Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 1 The prophecy that Habakkuk the prophet received. Habakkuk’s Complaint 2 How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict ...