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Are You Properly Dressed – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a grand wedding feast hosted by a king for his son, where everyone is invited to pull up a chair. When the king notices a guest without the proper wedding attire, it raises a crucial question about how we stand before God. That necessary wedding garment isn't something we can sew, buy, or earn through our own good effort—it is the robe of Christ’s righteousness given to us freely by grace. Join us as we explore what it truly means to be properly dressed for God's eternal banquet.
Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: Joe Rathert and Dr. George Gude
Receiving God’s Rebuke – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
When we compare today’s Gospel reading (Matthew 21:33–46) with the Epistle (Philippians 3:4b–11), we see two starkly different responses to Jesus. The religious leaders in Matthew rejected His rebuke with hardened hearts, while Paul’s life was dramatically transformed when he surrendered his self-reliance to Christ. Through His Word and the Holy Spirit, God lovingly rebukes us when we wander off track to call us back to repentance and faith. Today’s message explores how we can recognize God’s correction and open our hearts to His transforming grace.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Jonathan Lange; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Pastor Jonathan Lange
Second Thoughts – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
We’ve all had second thoughts, but in Matthew 21:28–32, Jesus uses the parable of two sons to challenge how we respond to the Father’s call. Left to ourselves, we often mirror the failures of both sons—either through open rebellion or through empty promises we fail to keep. However, Jesus points us beyond our own efforts to the ultimate "Third Son"—Himself—who perfectly said "yes" to the Father and accomplished our salvation on the cross. Through daily repentance and faith, we are clothed in Christ’s righteousness and welcomed into the Father's kingdom.
Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: William Ellington and Rev. Tony Boos
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