The Gospel calls us to focus our eyes not on the things that lead to anxiety but instead to the ravens and the lilies. Ravens do not store food in barns because God cares for them. Lilies do not get anxious about how they appear to the world because they know God will array them in greater glory than King Solomon (Lk…

We are deep into the Pentecost season, and it’s easy to lose focus on the work Jesus continues to do through His Word in the church. We often turn God’s gifts into gods and love the gift rather than the Giver of the gift. They are but temporary gifts, and we should rather enjoy receiving the true gifts of life: Christ’s Word…

This Sunday’s theme focuses on the Word of God. The Introit compares God’s Word to a lamp and light for our darkened way (Ps 119:105). In the Epistle, Paul makes clear that he is a minister making the Word of God fully known, the mystery that is Christ (Col 1:25–29). The Gospel provides the familiar account of Jesus visiting Mary and Martha.…

True, Christians should love their neighbor as themselves. But that love is a result of the love Christ has for us poor sinners: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. It is He who remembered us in our low estate”. “Lord Jesus Christ, in Your deep compassion You rescue us from whatever may hurt…

Our message remains essential today. There is no more effective way for the devil to lead pious people astray than to turn their focus to their own efforts. So, we take our stand on the work of Christ alone. Jesus’ atoning death plus Jesus’ victorious resurrection plus Jesus’ gift of the Holy Spirit equals life and salvation, equals freedom from fear and…

We welcome Pastor Gregory Fiechtner today. May the Lord bless him as he presents the message from Galatians in which Paul points out that our differences no longer define us for we are one in Christ. Heirs to His kingdom. We praise God for all who worship here today. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin

This Trinity Sunday, we celebrate God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Three distinct Persons, but One God. Once again, we come to God’s House to receive wisdom to grow in our relationship with Him and with each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. We welcome everyone to God’s House! Link to Service video on Vimeo Link…

Our text conveniently divides into three parts. First, the events of Pentecost are recounted, from what is seen to what is heard. Second, the crowds in Jerusalem react to these events, themselves giving a speech, ending with two questions. Finally, Peter responds with a sermon, the first part of which is contained in our text. May the Holy Spirit be upon us…

This is the Sunday of waiting; Ascension was Thursday, and now the church waits to celebrate the coming of the promised Holy Spirit on Pentecost. The apostles didn’t know it, but they only had ten days to wait, as Pentecost falls on the fiftieth day of Easter. Therefore, today we are with the first Christians waiting for the fulfillment of the Lord’s…

The Sixth Sunday of Easter brings us to the brink of Ascension. The season has been filled with the message of the resurrection as a very physical reality for the believers. The language of the texts has strongly reminded us of the importance of the physical office of the ministry. All of this is moving us to the importance of the Ascension.…