Episodes

What is the last judgment really about? Bible Readings Psalm 90, Daniel 7:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Worship Folder Pastor Mark Schlenner Sermon text: 2 Peter 3:3-14 3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by Godâ...

The Lord In Love Always Preserves His Church Bible Readings Psalm 46, Daniel 6:7b-12,16-23, Matthew 10:16-23 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Exodus 2:1-10 The Birth of Moses 2 Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. 3 But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the...

God waits; Faith works Bible Readings Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-43 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 21:33-43 The Parable of the Tenants 33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. 35 “The tenant...

My Father Blesses me in Jesus Bible Readings Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Philippians 2:1-11 Imitating Christ’s Humility 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do noth...

Gift or Paycheck? Bible Readings Isaiah 55:6-9, Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:8-28 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 20:1-16 The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. 4 ...

Forgive exactly how you like to be forgiven Bible Readings Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 14:5-9 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 18:21-35 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who want...

Listen Warn Relieve Bible Readings Psalm 112, Ezekiel 33:7-11, Matthew 18:15-20 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Ezekiel 33:7-11 7 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade them from their ways, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood....

Creator calls Complainer to account, Rebel repents Bible Readings Psalm 121, Jeremiah 15:15-21, Matthew 16:21-26 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Jeremiah 15:15-21 15 Lord, you understand; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long-suffering—do not take me away; think of how I suffer reproach for your sake. 16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty. 17 I never sat in t...

The Church’s Foundation Bible Readings Psalm 34, Matthew 16:13-20, Exodus 6:2-8 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 16:13-20 Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”...

In Jesus the answer is: YES! Bible Readings Psalm 133, Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, Matthew 15:21-28 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 15:21-28 The Faith of a Canaanite Woman 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged hi...

The Creator Takes A Walk Bible Readings Psalm 73, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Matthew 14:22-33 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on the Water 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted...

Bring it First! Bring it All! Bible Readings Isaiah 55:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21, Romans 8:35-39 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and sa...

Four Parables Bible Readings Psalm 119, 1 Kings 2:4-15, Matthew 13:44-52, Romans 8:28-30 Worship Folder Special guest choir today! The Stuedemann Families Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 13:44-52 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fin...

Wheat & Weeds Bible Readings Psalm 18, Romans 8:26-27, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Weeds 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27 “The owner’s servants came t...

Come, Take, Learn Bible Readings Matthew 11:25-30 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 11:25-30 Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas.The Father Revealed in the Son 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. 27 “All things ...

What About Jesus Bible Readings Matthew 10:34-42 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 10:34-42 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn “‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— 36 a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ 37 “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not ...

Do Not Be Afraid Bible Readings Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-33, Romans 5:12-15 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 10:24-33 24 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! 26 “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be di...

Freely you have recieved; freely give Bible Readings Exodus 19:2-8A, Matthew 9:35-10:8, Romans 5:6-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 9:35-10:8 The Workers Are Few 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to ...

Strange Behavior Bible Readings Hosea 5:15-6:7, Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 4:18-25 Worship Folder Pastor Joel Suckow Sermon text: Luke 7:36-50 Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind him at his feet w...

The Wise and Foolish Builders Bible Readings Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28, Matthew 7:15-29, Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 Worship Folder Alan Shephard, Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 7:15-29 True and False Prophets 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a ba...

Behold, I Am with you always Bible Readings Psalm 34, 1 Kings 19:3-8, Ephesians 4:30—5:2, John 6:41-51 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...

Jesus’ Surprising Promise Bible Readings Joel 2:28-29, John 16:5-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Acts 2:1-21 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spi...

Jesus is our Great Shepherd Bible Readings John 17:1-11, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 5:6-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Hebrews 13:20-21 Benediction and Final Greetings 20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen...

He Gives Me A White Stone Bible Readings 1 Peter 2:4-10 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Revelation 2:17 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you!