Sunday, September 28, 2025

16th Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 16:19-31

Pastor Robert Raasch

In his parable of Lazarus and the rich man, Jesus bluntly reminds us that the earthly wealth we hoard in this life will serve no purpose in eternity. Instead, our hearts should be transformed by his own grace and mercy for giving us free salvation so that we cannot help but overflow with that same mercy to others.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Pastor Joe Gawel

We are reminded and humbled by God's word today and it's overt call for generosity. Too often our performative acts are still selfish at heart, and we truly fail at pour out what we are given in surplus. Thankfully God's almighty generosity is most poignantly demonstrated in his Son's death and resurrection, taking away our sins with no expectation of repayment.

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

14th Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 15:1-10

Pastor Robert Raasch

Christians don't gather together in church to hear God's word because we think we're better; we come because we know how lost we are. God's unconditional mercy and love are discussed today in no uncertain terms. Praise Jesus for his sacrifice and grace, and may we overflow with that same grace to all the world!

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

13th Sunday after Pentecost

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Pastor Tim Priewe

While it can often seem that we as Christians are caught in an endless cycle of failure, repentance, and failure again - God assures us continually of his promise fulfilled. Christ's holiness and triumph over death is the only choice that matters, and he has chosen YOU.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

12th Sunday after Pentecost

James 2:1-13

Pastor Joe Gawel

Too often we are plagued with thoughts of "Am I good enough?" while simultaneously casting judgement so easily on other's worthiness. In the reading from James, we are confronted with our failings and our own need for mercy. Thankfully our savior sees us as dear children and grants us his own perfection and holiness to cover all our failures!

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

11th Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 13:22-30

Pastor Robert Raasch

All the world is granted Christ's free offering of salvation and forgiveness through his death and resurrection, but yet so many would still reject this gift. Jesus gently reminds us time and again, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

10th Sunday after Pentecost

Hebrews 12:1-13

Pastor Tim Priewe

Too often in this life we perceive any hardship or struggle as a sign of either God punishing or abandoning us. The chaotic truth of what our loving God allows into our lives is that we are shaped and formed by these experiences, which are temporary bumps along the path laid out for us. This path forged by Jesus Christ will lead us to our heavenly home.

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Sunday, August 10, 2025

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 12:22-34

Pastor Joel Zank

Mortal life on this broken earth is filled with cause for worry, but our Savior reassures us that we can trust his promises. Unlike a human pep talk, God's reminders that he will provide for us come from the creator of all things and the redeemer of our eternal souls.

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Sunday, August 3, 2025

8th Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 19:1-10

Pastor Matt Behmer

Jesus shows time and time again throughout his life on earth, that his gifts to us are given freely by his love and mercy. How can we help but overflow with the very same mercy afforded us by at least sharing our earthly gifts in generosity and hospitality? May God transform us by his grace to extend it outward and glorify his name.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

7th Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 11:1-13

Pastor Robert Raasch

God reminds us continually throughout his Word that he hears our prayers and invites us to pray persistently. But prayer is about more than asking God to grant earthly outcomes we desire, rather it is about God making his will know to us through his answers - regardless of our comprehension.

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