Mount Olive Mankato: Recent Episodes
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Sermon Text: Luke 14:1-11
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Revelation 12:7-12
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
September 28, 2025
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sunday Sermon - September 7, 2025
Sermon Text: Mark 7:31-37
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
August 31, 2025
Preacher: Seminarian Graham Parsons
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"The Things That Make for Our Peace"
Sermon Text: Luke 19:41-48
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-9
August 17, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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- We are born into the family through the work of the Holy Spirit.2. We live in the family in the presence of a dear Father.3. In the family with God’s Son, we are heirs of heaven.
Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:8-9, 13-22
July 20, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Genesis 50:15-21
July 14, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sunday Sermon - July 6, 2025
Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-32
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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What will you put down?
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What will you pick up and carry?
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What personal resources will you use?
Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33
June 29, 2025
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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"The Need for Discernment in Social Emotional Learning"
Mr. Joshua Nelson, Wisconsin Lutheran High School (WELS)
We go to church because we’re sinners who need God’s help.
Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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"Heaven's Little Embassy - The Importance of Teaching God's Word at Home"
Chaplain Don Moldstad, Bethany Lutheran College
"Identifying Deceptive False Worldview Assumptions that Sneak Into the Classroom and Into the Home"
Rev. David Thompson, ELS Center for Apologetics and Worldviews (https://apologeticscenter.org/)
“The Christian’s True Riches Come from Moses and the Prophets”
Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Romans 11:33-36
June 15, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 16:22-23
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon text: Isaiah 57:15
May 29, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 16:22-23
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Not with confidence in ourselves.
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But with confidence in God's grace and mercy.
Sermon Text: 1 John 3:19-24
May 18, 2025
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text "John 16:16-26"
May 11, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“A Promise of Our Good Shepherd”
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He searches for and gathers His lost sheep.
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He protects and nurtures them.
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Finally, He brings them home to Heaven.
The Resurrected Christ Declares: "Peace Be With You"
John 20:19-20
Sunday Sermon - April 27, 2025
Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8
April 20, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 19:17-22
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Matthew 26:26-28
April 17, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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His death gives life to sinners.
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His death demands the life of believers.
Sermon Text: John 12:20-26
April 13, 2025
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 23:1-12
April 9, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“He Who Is of God Hears God’s Words”
Sermon Text: John 8:46-59
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 22:47-53
April 2, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Matthew Moldstad--Peace Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN
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Sermon Text: Galatians 4:21-31
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 16:2-21
Gospel Reading: John 6:1-15
Sermon Text: Matthew 26:57-75
Preacher: Pastor Ken Mellon
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Sermon Text: Luke 11:14-28
March 23, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 18:33-40
March 19, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Jonathan Bourman
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 45:20-25
March 16, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Luke 23:26-34
March 12, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Micah Plocher
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Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 8:4-15
February 23, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16
February 16, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9
February 9, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“Who Can This Be?”
Sermon Text: Matthew 8:23-27
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: Matthew 8:5-13
January 26, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 2: 1-11
January 19, 2025
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 13:6-10
December 31, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40
December 29, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Luke 2: 28-35
December 25, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“Despite Distractions & Temptation, We Rejoice in the Lord!”
December 22, 2024
Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4-7
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:1-8
December 15, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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December 4, 2024
Sermon Text: Luke 1:46-55
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Jesus was born to be the King of truth.
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We were born to hear and believe the truth.
Sermon Text: John 18:33-37
December 1, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 25:1-13
November 24, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: 2 Peter 3:14
November 17, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 24:15-28
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sunday Service - November 3, 2024
Pastor Luke Ulrich conducts today’s service.
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His grace helps and supports us in all trouble.
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His power protects us from all danger.
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His promises comfort us in all distress.
Sermon Text: Psalm 46
October 27, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 4:46-54
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Matthew 13:44-50
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 44:21-23
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Matthew 18:1-11
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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See the sad parade Jesus encountered in Nain.
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And, how He interrupted it.
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Rely on His persistent compassion.
Sermon Text: Luke 7:11-16
September 22, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-7
September 8, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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“Be Thankful!”
Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37
August 25, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Some follow Him and His Word, but become disenchanted and turn away.
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Some are strengthened by His Word, and resolve to stay with Him to the end.
August 4, 2024
Sermon Text: John 6:60-69
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17
July 21, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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“Contentment Comes From the Right Kind of Wealth”
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-16
Preacher: Seminarian Graham Parsons
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Sermon Text: Mark 8:1-9
July 14, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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July 7, 2024
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:20
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11
June 30, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 58:6-12
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 3:1-17
June 16, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Even when the way is hard.
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Even when the time is inconvenient.
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Always looking to the goal.
Sermon Text: Luke 9:51-62
June 9, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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June 2, 2024
Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 3:1-17
May 26, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Genesis 11:1-9
May 19, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Be still in the face of fearsome enemies.
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Be still, knowing God’s presence and love.
Sermon Text: Psalm 46:10-11
May 12, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Ascension Homily - “Our Friend at the Right Hand of God”
May 9, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 16:23-33
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: John 16:5-15
April 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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- Our prayer to Jesus…
2, Also, Jesus’ encouragement to you (and especially today to our Confirmands)!
Sermon Text: John 16:5-15
April 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 21:15-23
April 21, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Psalm 23
April 14, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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We may share in some of the suffering Job fully experienced.
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But thankfully, we may always share fully in the hope Job maintained and expressed.
Sermon Text: Job 19:25-27
April 7, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:45-46
March 29, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 22:14-20
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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March 24, 2024
Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9-10
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22
March 20, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 8:47
March 17, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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March 13, 2024
Sermon Text: John 3:1-8
Preacher: Pastor Ben Wiechmann
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The gift of Salvation, which Jesus won for the world.
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The gift of Baptism, by which Jesus’ salvation becomes our own.
Sermon Text: Titus 3:3-7
March 6, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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David thanks God for His help and protection from all danger.
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His prayer is a preview of the victory we have been given through Jesus Christ.
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:18-20
February 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Tom Westendorf
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1.We Persist.
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We Trust.
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We Glorify Him.
Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28
February 25, 2024
Preacher: Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Romans 6:1-14
February 21, 2024
Guest Preacher:Rev. Micah Plocher
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Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11
February 18, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
February 11, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 8:4-15
February 4, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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The capital to be invested is the Gospel of Christ.
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He gives it to us in the Word and the Sacraments.
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He gives it to us to share with the world.
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30
January 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9
January 21, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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To proclaim good news.
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To comfort the broken-hearted.
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To provide good things to His people.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3
January 14, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
January 7, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Psalm 31:14-16
December 31, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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This Child is God.
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This Child is Man.
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This Child is our Redeemer.
Sermon Text: Galatians 4:1-7
December 31, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Christmas Eve Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-16
December 24, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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It has been attested by a faithful messenger.
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It comes to us from the Heavenly Father’s love.
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It is received simply and only by faith.
Sunday Sermon Text: John 3:22-36
December 24, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11
Advent 3 - December 17, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Sermon Text: Matthew 28:18-20
December 13, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:7-10
December 10, 2023
Preacher:Rev. Craig Ferkenstad
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Because His Kingdom belongs to us.
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Because He is coming soon.
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Because He promises us an amazing, eternal future.
December 10, 2023
Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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The Word which testifies that He is God’s Son.
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The Word which assures us of our salvation.
Sermon Text: John 5:39
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11
November 26, 2023
Preacher: Seminarian Caleb VonDeylen
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He wants us to trust in Him
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He provides for us with generosity and wisdom
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So, He is worthy of our daily praise
Sermon Text: Psalm 145:15-21
November 22, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-46
November 19, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Remember where your true home is.
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Remember who to avoid as you travel here.
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Remember who to follow.
Sermon Text: Philippians 3: 17-21
November 12, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:2-9
November 5, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Did it proclaim the eternal Gospel of Christ?
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Did it promote the true worship of God?
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Did it speak a message intended for everyone to hear?
Sermon Text: Revelation 14:6-7
October 29, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14
October 22, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Recognize the biggest problem we face.
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Praise God for the perfect solution.
Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-8
October 15, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 22:34-46
September 24, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The universal gift given to all.
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Our own specific gifts used in love.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
August 13, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Our Lord remembers us with the promises He makes to us.
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He remembers us with protection, leading to glory in heaven.
Sermon Text: Genesis 28:10-17
October 1, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Good appearances don’t count.
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Faithful responses do.
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:28-32
August 20, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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For it is a love willing to make a great sacrifice for us.
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A love that assures us of our salvation.
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A love which moves us to share it with others.
Sermon Text: Romans 5:6-11
August 6, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 John 3:1-3
July 30, 2023
Preacher:Professor Nate Abrahamson
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Sermon Text: Mark 8:1-9
July 23, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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It is still in force.
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It must be fulfilled.
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It has been fulfilled.
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:17-20
July 16, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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A home of brothers and sisters living with Christ;
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A home of guarded tongues;
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And a home of prayer and safety
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:38-42
July 2, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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As we tell it, we speak of what we were…
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Of what happened…
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How it happened…
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What we are now.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:1-10
June 25, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 14:15-24
June 18, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The Love of God Is Powerful
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So powerful that it makes us bold in our relationship to Him.
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So powerful that it makes us loving toward others.
Sermon Text: 1 John 4:16-21
June 11, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-8
June 4, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Its membership
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Its foundation
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Its activity
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:17-22
May 28, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: Psalm 27:1-6
May 21, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 24:51–53
May 18, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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That we be faithful to His Word.
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That we be unified.
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That we be glorified.
Sermon Text: John 17:20-26
May 14, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: James 1:16-21
May 7, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we have a new life to live.
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As we live it, our new life of faith is sometimes severely tested.
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But our new life in the risen Savior passes every test.
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9
April 30, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: John 10:11-18
April 23, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 20:19-20
April 16, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Psalm 16:8-11
April 9, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Psalm 22:1-2
April 7, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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That is a fervent plea for God’s salvation.
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That is also a joyful blessing of thanks to God.
Sermon Text: Psalm 118:25, 26
April 6, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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He goes forth with full knowledge of what lies ahead.
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He goes forth with calm courage.
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He goes forth for us.
Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11
April 2, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: HEBREWS 10:5-10
March 26, 2023
Preacher: Professor Nicholas Proksch
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Sermon Text: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
March 19, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Psalm 35:19
March 16, 2023
Preacher:Pastor Jonathan Bourman, Liturgist: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Revelation 2:1-7
March 12, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: Psalm 31:1-8
March 8, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Micah Plocher
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He trusts Jesus and goes to Him for needed help.
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He prays for a stronger faith.
Sermon Text: Mark 9:14-27
March 5, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: Psalm 34:4-8, 17-22
March 1, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
February 26, 2023
Preacher:President Tim Hartwig
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Sermon Text: Psalm 51
February 22, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Why the Baptism of Jesus is so Meaningful for Us
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At His baptism, Jesus began His public work of saving us from our sins.
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At His baptism, God the Father declared His acceptance of Jesus and His work on our befalf.
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10
February 12, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16
February 5, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The Father encouraged His Son on the mountain.
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The disciples were encouraged by what they witnessed.
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The Lord encourages us with His inspired Word.
Sermon Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21
January 29, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Are You Willing to Accept the Will of God
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14
January 22, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Ulrich
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He changed water into wine at a wedding celebration.
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He changes our lives by His Gospel.
Sermon Text: Galatians John 2:1-11
January 15, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 60:1-6
January 8, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Under God’s Law, we lived wearing a harsh and constrictive wardrobe.
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Under the Gospel, we are clothed in the new garments of Christ and His
righteousness.
Sermon Text: Galatians 3:23-29
January 1, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:9
December 25, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The name of Immanuel gives us comfort.
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The name of Immanuel gives us hope.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 7:14
December 24, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 1:19-29
December 18, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-10
December 11, 2022
Guest Preacher:Pastor Dan Basel
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He saw the Light of the world, who would win salvation not just for Israel, but for Gentiles too.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:6
December 7, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 17:20-21
December 4, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Numbers 24:15-17
November 30, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Numbers 24:15-17
November 30, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Philippians 3:17-21
November 27, 2022
Preacher:Seminarian Matthew Lehne
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Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4-7
November 23, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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His return will come suddenly…
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But not unexpectedly…
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Anticipate it joyfully
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Ready and Excited for Judgment Day
Sermon Text: 2 Peter 3:11-14
November 13, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 5:11-13
November 6, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 2 Peter 1:19-21
October 30, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The charges against us are damning
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The verdict pronounced is a beautiful surprise
Sermon Text: Zechariah 3:1-5
October 23, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Impossible for people
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Possible for God
Sermon Text: Mark 10:17-27
October 16, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 14:1-11
October 9, 2022
Preacher: Chaplain Don Moldstad
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The holy angels carry out God’s will by protecting us every day.
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They carried out God’s will by NOT protecting Jesus one night in the garden of
Gethsemane.
Sermon Text: Matthew 26:51-54
October 2, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16
September 25, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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A Startling Scandal in Nazareth
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What caused it?
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What were its consequences?
Sermon Text: Mark 6:1-6
September 18, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 13:34-35
September 11, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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God's holy law is glorious.
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But His Gospel is the greater glory.
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:4-11
September 4, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
August 28, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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so that we speak.
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so that we confess.
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so that we persist.
Sermon Text: Acts 4:13-20
August 21, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-9
August 14, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Don't be deceived by false prophets.
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Don't be deceived by their followers.
August 7, 2022
Sermon Text: Matthew 7:15-23
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Mark 8:1-9
July 31, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Romans 6:1-11
July 24, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Romans 12:16-21
July 10, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Pray for its leaders.
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Pray for its peace.
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Pray for the spread of the Gospel.
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
July 3, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 9:51-62
June 26, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Mistaking a man for God.
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Mistaking our body for our soul.
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Mistaking time for eternity.
Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31
June 19, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Not to be doubted...
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A Certain and Divine Hope.
Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-5
June 12, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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By sending the Holy Spirit, He sends us the very best Helper.
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By sending the Holy Spirit, He sends us the very best Peace.
Sermon Text: John 14:25-27
June 5, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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In spite of threats of persecution...
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The Truth of the Gospel preserves us and keeps us going.
Sermon Text: John 15:20-16:4
May 29, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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A seemingly daunting task,
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Carried out under His direction & through His divine power.
Sermon Text: Acts 1:8
May 26, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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By our use of God’s Word.
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By our conduct in the world.
Sermon Text: James 1:22-27
May 22, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Not more truth,
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But unending insight for us and for our lives.
Sermon Text: John 16:12-13
May 15, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-50
March 13, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 26:18
March 3, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:31-43
February 27, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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How was the apostle Paul afflicted?
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How did he benefit from it?
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:1-9
February 20, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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It's the Lord who calls us.
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He supports us.
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He equips us.
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10
February 13, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9
February 6, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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He's qualified to instruct us.
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He suffered patiently for us.
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He obtained our victory.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 50:4-10
January 30, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 8:1-13
January 23, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 2:1-11
January 16, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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A Surprising Choice to Us.
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God’s Choice for Saving Us.
Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17
January 9, 2022
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The Wise Men traveled by faith in God's word.
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By faith they persisted in the journey.
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By faith they reached their destination.
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
January 2, 2022
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: Psalm 90
December 31, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Surprising or Unexpected Things
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Divine Things- Of a Divine Plan
Sermon Text: Luke 2: 33-50
December 26, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 2:9-11
December 24, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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A witness with a divine mission.
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A faithful witness.
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A humble witness.
Sermon Text: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Because God doesn't change.
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Because God sent John the Baptist to prepare the way for our Savior.
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Because God sent His Son to be our Savior.
Sermon Text: Malachi 3:1-6
December 12, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 21: 25-28
December 5, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Mark 9:30-37
November 28, 2021
Preacher: Seminarian Caleb Helman
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Thank you for Your Holy Word
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Thank you for Your Fatherly Discipline
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Thank you for Your Daily Gifts
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
November 24, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Remember you first love.
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Remember God’s glorious promise
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Remember that Christ is coming soon
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Remember to keep the faith
Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:32-39
November 21, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10
November 14, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Dan Basal
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We have true happiness in trusting Christ alone for our salvation.
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We have true happiness in imitating Christ.
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We have true happiness in suffering for Christ.
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12
November 7, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Not because of our keeping the law,
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But because of the righteousness of Christ given through faith.
Sermon Text: Romans 3:19-28
October 31, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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By faith possess and use the defensive weapons God gives us.
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By faith possess and use the offensive weapons God gives us.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 6: 10-20
October 24, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14
October 17, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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He works repentance by His word.
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That repentance is demonstrated by our actions.
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That repentance pleases God.
Sermon Text: Jonah 3:1-10
October 10, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
October 3, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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A very real threat
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That God helps is overcome
Sermon Text: Revelations 12:7-12
September 27, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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by what he was suffering.
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And, that their faith would be strengthened.
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And, their knowledge and understanding of Christ's love would be increased.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:13-21
September 19, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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We avoid worry by worshiping the right God.
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And, by seeking first His kingdom and righteousness.
Sermon Text: Matthew 6: 24-34
September 12, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19
September 5, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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It’s not Moses, through whom God’s law was given
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It’s Jesus Christ, through whom God’s promise have been fulfilled!
Sermon Text: Galatians 3:15-22
August 29, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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Sermon Text: Romans 10:17
August 22, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:1-10
August 15, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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God visits us now, bringing His saving grace.
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He will visit us on the last day, bringing His judgment.
Sermon Text: Luke 19:41-44
August 8, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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The capital to be invested.
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The gain to be realized.
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The accounting to be faced.
Sermon Text: Luke 19:11-27
August 1, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Philippians 3:7-11
July 25, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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If we are slaves to our Lord, we have been set free from sin
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And have become slaves to righteousness
Sermon Text: Romans 6:19-23
July 18, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Peterson
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I'm one who is dead to sin...
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But, alive to God in Christ!
Sermon Text: Romans 6: 3-11
July 11, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Bless Us with Salvation
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Bless Us with Continued Guidance and Providence
Sermon Text: Psalm 67
July 4, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Romans 14:10-12
June 27, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Be humble.
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Be alert.
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Be hopeful.
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11
June 20, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Proverbs 9:1-10
June 13, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Say good-bye
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Pick up and carry your luggage.
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Proceed with the journey, confident of its destination
Sermon Text: Matthew 16:24-27
June 6, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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God the Father.
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God the Son.
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God the Holy Spirit.
Sermon Text: John 3: 1-5
May 30, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Genesis 11:1-9
May 23, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 15:20-16:4
May 16, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Jesus’s disciples had the facts needed to witness of Him.
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They also had the power to witness.
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They also had the promise to witness.
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So do we!
Sermon Text: Acts 1:1-11
May 13, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Like Judah in Babylon, we live as exiles in this world.
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God encourages us with the promise of His peace and paradise, through Jesus.
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29: 11-14
May 9, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 7:37-39
May 2, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Having come to know Jesus better, we ask Him to stay with us.
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And we trust that He always will stay with us.
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Moved by our thanks to Him, we share the Good News with others.
Sermon Text: Luke 24:28-35
May 1, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Like Abram, we face trouble in this life.
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Clinging to our Savior's word, we share in the victory of eternal life!
Sermon Text: Genesis 15:1-6
April 25, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Our moments of courage are fleeting, at best.
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Jesus is the one, true Courageous Shepherd.
Sermon Text: John 10: 11-16
April 18, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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It's meant for us to hear.
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It's meant for us to share.
Sermon Text: Acts 2:22-32
April 11, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Jonah 2:1-10
April 4, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Leviticus 16:15-22
April 2, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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We broke the first covenant of the law, given on Mount Sinai.
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In Jesus Christ, we have a new covenant, one of grace.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:6
April 1, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Unique in the way he comes to us
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Unique in His purpose for coming
Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9-10
March 28, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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God's expectations for Old Testament kings.
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Jesus alone fulfilled God's demands of a king.
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Road to redemption takes us to a cross, not a throne room.
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 17: 18-20 & John 18:37
March 24, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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When it is harsh with us,
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When it points us to Jesus and His Forgiveness.
Sermon Text: John 8:46-59
March 21, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The bronze snake foreshadows the Savior.
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The law shows us our sins.
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Jesus lifted on the cross is our way to eternal life.
Sermon Text: Numbers 21: 4-8
March 17, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Matt Moldstad
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We’re used to paying for what we get.
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But God gives us all our physical and spiritual blessings by His grace in Christ.
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We receive them by believing.
Sermon Text John 6:24-36
March 14, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Daniel's fate was not sealed.
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Our eternal life is sealed through faith and grace.
Sermon Text: Daniel 6:16-23
March 10, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Schmidt
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God’s Kingdom has come upon us by God’s grace.
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It overcomes any and all opposition.
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We receive it and enter by His Word.
Sermon Text: Luke 11:14-28
March 7, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Garden of Eden.
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Garden of Gethsemane.
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Garden of Calvary.
Sermon Text: Genesis 3:15-19
March 3, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Ken Mellon
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Sermon Text Matthew 8:1-4
February 28, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 42: 1-4
February 24, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Micah Plocher
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Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11
February 21, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Exodus 12:5-14
February 17, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Mark 1:9-11
February 14, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
February 7, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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What happened in the vineyard doesn't seem very fair.
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But what happened shows that He is truly worthy of our love and devotion!
Sermon Text: Matthew 20: 1-16
January 31, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9
January 24, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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It's offered by the anointed Savior.
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Offered to afflicted people.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3
January 17, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
January 10, 2021
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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See what God chose to do in the past.
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See what He does in the present.
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See what this means for your future.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:3-11
January 3, 2021
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 9:2
December 31, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 2:34-35
December 27, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Isaiah 9:6
December 25, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Who goes to Bethlehem?
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What do they find there?
Sermon Text Luke 2:15
December 24, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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That’s a comforting message.
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It’s a message calling for preparation.
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And, a message for all time!
Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:1-8
December 20, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 3:2b-6
December 13, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 12:22-24
December 9, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Wait with patience.
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Wait with trust.
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Wait with peace.
Sermon Text: 2 Peter 3:8-14
December 6, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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We learn from Samson’s similarities to Jesus.
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And, we learn also from his dis-similarities to Jesus.
Sermon Text: Judges 13:2-7, 24
December 2, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Revelation 3:19-20
November 29, 2020
Preacher: Prof. Nicholas Proksch
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Sermon Text: Jonah 2:1-10
November 25, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 25:1-13
November 22, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Meaningful, because it comes from Christ Himself.
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And, because it’s true.
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And, because it’s so needful!
Sermon Text: 12 Thessalonians 1:3-10
November 15, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Provide all we need for our faith.
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Strengthen our love for others.
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Increase the holiness of our lives.
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
November 8, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Revelation 7:7-19
November 1, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Why can we say something so bold?
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Because in His Word God makes known to us His saving mercy in Christ.
Sermon Text: Romans 8:31-34
October 25, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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All of us share in natural spiritual blindness.
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Jesus is the Light who takes away the darkness!
Sermon Text: John 9:1-9
October 18, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Romans 10:1-13
October 11, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 18:1-5
October 4, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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For He is the Life.
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And, He shares that life with us.
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And, He dares us to trust in Him for life.
Sermon Text: John 11:17-27, 38-45
September 27, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Matthew 6:24-34
September 20, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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It’s very important to know about God.
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But it’s even more important that we are known by God.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-9
September 13, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Who is my neighbor?
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We love as Christ loves us!
Sermon Text: Luke 10: 23-27
September 6, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Can we say that of ourselves?
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It’s a comfort to say that of Jesus!
Sermon Text: Mark 7:31-37
April 30, 2020, Palm Sunday
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10
August 23, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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On our own, we couldn’t dwell with God, for we lack the holiness He demands...
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But by repentance and faith in Jesus, we are assured of it!
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 7:1-7
August 16, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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We give as we remember God’s mercy.
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We give as we remember God’s generosity.
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We give as we remember to be thankful.
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 26:5-10
August 9, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39
August 2, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Matthew 16:5-12
July 26, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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We can’t earn God’s respect for ourselves.
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His respect for us is a pure gift.
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By our treatment of others, we demonstrate that we have God’s respect.
Sermon Text: Mark 9:30-37
July 19, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Jesus is the great Fisherman who goes where the fish are.
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He draws them to Himself by a miracle.
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He puts them to work catching others.
Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11
July 12, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Genesis 50:15-21
July 5, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Because the Lord goes looking for the lost.
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Because He finds those who are lost.
Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10
June 28, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 14:16-24
June 21, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Because we’re the chosen children of God.
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Because we bask in God’s constant grace.
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Because we possess all things.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:3-14
June 14, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 John 4:12-16
June 7, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-47
May 31, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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We should be serious about our prayer life.
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We should be fervent in our love for others.
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We should be faithful in our management of God’s gifts
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11
May 24, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Acts 1:1-11
May 21, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Sermon Text: Matthew 6:5-13
May 17, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Jesus’ departure from His disciples would hurt
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But it was part of a beautiful plan for our salvation
Sermon Text: John 16:5-15
May 10, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:11-20
May 3, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Not well enough to save ourselves.
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But well enough to follow Him as sheep of His flock
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25
April 26, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 20:24-31
April 19, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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This living hope will experience various trials.
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But Christ’s empty tomb protects us for eternal salvation.
Sermon Text: I Peter 1:3-12
April 12, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Jesus’ enemy, Satan, attacked Him relentlessly.
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The battle ended with our Savior’s victory cry.
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:45-50
April 10, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Exodus 12:21-23
April 9, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Why do we believe that He is the Promised Savior of the World?
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Why can we trust Him for the welfare of our immortal soul?
Sermon Text: Isaiah 50:4-9
April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 11:32-40
April 1, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Dave Linn (St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato)
Liturgist: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Genesis 22:1-14
March 29, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 6:66-68
March 25, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Keith Siverly (St. Mark Lutheran Church, Mankato)
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That Bread is Jesus.
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How may we eat that bread?
Sermon Text: John 6:24-36
March 22, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:12
March 18, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Matthew Moldstad
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Sermon Text: Luke 11:14-20
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: John 18:37-38
March 11, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Remember, the Lord sometimes places us in what looks like a hopeless predicament.
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Remember, He rescues us by His love and power.
Sermon Text: Exodus 14:10-21
March 8, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Hebrews 4:15
March 4, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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The Tempter overcome by God's Word
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The slanderer exposed by God's Truth
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The adversary cast out by Christ's victory
Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11
March 1, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Sermon Test: Isaiah 42:13
February 26, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:31-43
February 23, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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We are certain of it because of its divine source
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Because of what it gives
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And Because of what it accomplishes
Isaiah 55:10-13
February 16, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Our fear is removed by the cross of Jesus
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Be raised from the dead and fear no more
Sermon Text: Matthew 17:7-8
February 02, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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The Good News is revealed in God's Word
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It's explained by faithful teachers
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And sealed and confirmed by the Holy Spirit
Sermon Text: Acts 8:26-40
January 26, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: John 2:1-11
January 19, 2020
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Searching for Jesus
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Finding Jesus
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Understanding Jesus
Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52
January 12, 2020
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Not a worldly pretender
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But only God's anointed Son
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:13-23
January 5, 2020
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Luke 2:21
December 31, 2019
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Because we face the same problem
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Because we need the same solution
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 1:8-10
December 29, 2019
Preacher: Rev. Professor Nicholas Proksch
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Sermon Text: John 1:1-14
December 25, 2019
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 3:16
December 24, 2019
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4-7
December 22, 2019
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 18:15-19
December 18, 2019
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-10
December 15, 2019
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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He holds all power to rule the world.
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He bestows all grace to save the world.
Sermon Text: Psalm 2:1-12
December 11, 2019
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Sermon text: Romans 15:4-5
December 8, 2019
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Midweek Advent
December 4, 2019
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Our hope is a dangerous thing.
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Scripture's hope is a blessed promise fulfilled.
December 1, 2019
Preacher: Vicar Jacob Kempfert
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Mount Olive Lutheran Church, November 24, 2019. Sermon text: Matthew 25:31-32. Preacher Pastor Dan Basel. Visit us at: mtolivelutheran.org
Mount Olive Lutheran Church, November 17, 2019. Sermon text: Matthew 25:31-32. Preacher Luke Ulrich. Visit us at: mtolivelutheran.org