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When God’s Plans Are Not Yours – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
We typically have an idea or plan about how we would like our lives to unfold. What does the Bible have to say about those times when God seems to have a different plan than our own?
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Jonathan Lange; Reader: Larry Frey and Pastor Jonathan Lange
Suffering and the Cross – Holy Cross Sunday
Our suffering often doesn't make sense to us, until we consider the suffering of Jesus on the cross.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Pastor Jonathan Lange and Pastor Bill Engfehr
Made a Watchman – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
God makes Ezekiel a watchman and gives a stern warning if he fails to do his job.
Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: Nic Schatte and Dr. George Gude
The Sinner-Saint Life – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
As Christians, we live every day as both a sinner and a saint—a constant tug-of-war between our old nature and our new identity in Christ. In Matthew 16:21-28, Peter goes from declaring Jesus as the Messiah to trying to block His path to the cross, showing how quickly we can trade God's ways for our own. Thankfully, Jesus meets us right in the middle of our daily struggle with relentless grace, calling us to deny self, take up our cross, and follow Him. Join us this week as we explore what it means to navigate the sinner-saint life together as a community anchored in Christ.
Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Rev. Tony Boos
Only One Way In – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
In Matthew 16:13-20, Jesus asks His disciples the ultimate question: "Who do you say I am?" Peter’s response—"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God"—reveals the only true way into the Kingdom of Heaven. Salvation isn't earned by our own good works, but is received purely through faith in Jesus alone. Join us this week as we explore how this life-changing confession anchors our lives, our families, and our community.
Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: Dr. George Gude
Trials Strengthen Our Faith – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
When we face difficult times in our life, it’s easy to despair. But God allows trials in order to strengthen us—to turn us toward Him in faith, and not away.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Jonathan Lange; Reader: Joe Rathert and Pastor Jonathan Lange