Sermons

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The Seed and the Soil – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus uses the familiar imagery of planting seeds to describe how the Word of God is broadcast into the world and the diverse ways human hearts respond to His truth.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte and Pastor Bill Engfehr

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Absolute Priority Required – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus demands absolute priority in the lives of His followers—a perfect standard that we all fail to meet. Listen as we explore Matthew 10:34–42 and discover how our unworthiness is overcome by the radical, forgiving grace of Jesus Christ.

Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Dr. George Gude

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Wages and Gifts – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

What have we truly earned, and what have we been freely given? This week, guest pastor Rev. Heath R. Curtis dives into the vital distinction between the terrifying wages of our sin and the beautiful, free gift of God’s grace. Join us as we discover how this unearned gift frees us from fear and gives us the courage to follow Christ.

Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Heath R. Curtis; Reader: Joe Rathert and Rev. Heath R. Curtis

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It’s Just Not Fair! – Third Sunday after Pentecost

"It's not fair!" It’s a phrase we learn in childhood, but carry right into adulthood. In this sermon on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), we confront the brokenness of human envy and discover why we should be eternally grateful that God gives us His radical grace instead of what we actually deserve.

Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: William Ellington and Rev. Tony Boos

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