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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 12, 2025
· Theme for the sermon: “Love the Word”
The Scripturereadings for today are:
First Lesson: Deuteronomy6: 1-9
Second Lesson: 2Corinthians 5: 18-21
Gospel: Luke5: 1-11
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 5, 2025
Theme for the sermon: “Forgiveness is not impossible;
it is our duty”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 2, 10 – 18
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 17: 1 – 10
Sermon Text: Luke 17: 1 - 10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 21, 2025Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “Which Master are You Serving?”The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 5: 10-20Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10, 19-19Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13Sermon Text: Luke 16: 1-13Thank you for joining us in worship!You may donate by going to this link: https://www.fountoflife.com/giving
Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “Satan Schemes but Christ Saves”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Hosea 3:1-5
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 7, 2025
Pastor Matthew Vogt’s theme for the sermon is“We Must Obey God!”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 5: 29 – 32
Second Lesson: Romans 1: 14 - 17
Gospel: Matthew 28: 11 - 20
Sermon Text: Acts 5: 29 - 32
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Here is the message for August 31st, 2025.
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
“First Humility, then Glory,” which is based on
Proverbs 25: 6-7a, James 2: 1 – 13 and Luke 14: 1, 7-14.
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is“God Is Treating You as His Children”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jeremiah 23:23-29
Second Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-13
Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-13
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is“Commitment”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:19-21
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 11:21b-30
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Sermon Text: Luke 9:51-62
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is“Speaking to God”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 18: 20-32
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13
Sermon Text: Genesis 18: 20-32
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is“What Is Better”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 18: 1-14
Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 1-14
Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
Sermon Text: Luke 10: 38-42
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is“Is Love Possible”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ruth 1: 1 – 19a
Second Lesson: Galatians 5: 1,13 – 25
Gospel: Luke 10: 25 – 37
Sermon Text: Ruth 1: 1 – 19a
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is“Seek His Kingdom”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 15: 1 – 6
Second Lesson: Hebrews 11: 1 – 3, 8 – 16
Gospel: Luke 12: 22 - 34
Sermon Text: Luke 12: 22 - 34
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Pastor Uhlhorn’s themefor the sermon is“We have a Counselor that is Divine”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 11:1-9
Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-21
Gospel: John: 16: 15:26-27
Sermon Text: John 15:26-27
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Vicar Westra’s theme for the sermon is“Because he lives, we love as Christ loves”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 1:1-11
Second Lesson: Revelation 19:11-16
Gospel: John: 13:31b-35
Sermon Text: John: 13:31b-35Thank you for joining us in worship!
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “Love Lovingly
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 11:1-18
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel: John:31-35
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “We are Sheep with a Good Shepherd”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 13: 15 – 16a, 26 – 39
Second Lesson: Revelation 7: 9 - 17
Gospel: John 10: 22 – 30
Sermon Text: Psalm 23
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “We Can See Things Clearly”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 9: 1 – 22
Second Lesson: Revelation 5: 11 - 14
Gospel: John 21: 1- 14
Sermon Text: John 21: 1 – 14
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “We Are Witnesses”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 5: 12, 17 – 32
Second Lesson: Revelation 1: 4 - 18
Gospel: John 20: 19 - 31
Sermon Text: Acts 5: 17 - 32
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Here is the sermon for Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “Celebration”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 25: 6 – 9
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15: 51 - 57
Gospel: Luke 24: 1 – 12
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15: 51 - 57
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 13th, 2025Pastor Lindemann’s theme for todays sermon devotion is “Dead and Buried”If you would like to follow along with the service order,Our readings for today are:(Part 1: Palm Sunday) Luke 19:28-40(Part 2: The Last Supper) Luke 22:1-23(Part 3: Preparation) Luke 22:24-38(Part 4: Betrayal) Luke 22:39-53(Part 5: Betrayed (again) and Mocked) Luke 22:54-65(Part 6: The Trials) Luke 22:66 – 23:25(Part 7: Crucified) Luke 23:26-43(Part 8: Dead and Buried) Luke 23:44-56 {Sermon/Devotion focus}Thank you for joining us in worship!You may donate by going to this link: https://www.fountoflife.com/giving
Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “Water in theWilderness”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 43: 16-21
Second Lesson: Philippians 3: 4b-14
Gospel: Luke 20: 9-19
Sermon Text: Isaiah 43: 16-21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, November 10th 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “The Grace of Giving”
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: 1 Kings 17: 8 – 16
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8: 1 - 9
Gospel: Mark 12: 38 – 44
Sermon Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1 - 9
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Hereis the sermon for Sunday, November 3th 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “The Gospel Must Be Preached.”
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Daniel3:16-28
Second Reading: 14:6-7
Gospel: Luke 12:32
Sermon Text Mark 13:5-11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 13th 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “What is Your God Like?”
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: 2Kings 5:14-27
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13
Gospel: Mark 10:17-27
Sermon Text 2 Kings 5:14-27
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 29, 2024
Pastor Paul Horn’s theme for the sermon is Unseen Forces in the Fight
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: 2 Kings 6: 8 – 17
Second Reading: Revelation 12: 7 – 12
Gospel: Luke 10: 17 – 20
Sermon Text Revelation 12: 7 – 12
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Hereis the sermon for Sunday, September 22, 2024
PastorLindemann’s theme for the sermon is Disciples AreHumble Servants
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Numbers12:1-15
Second Reading: James 3:13-18
Gospel: Mark 9: 30-37
Sermon Text Mark 9: 30-37
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 8, 2024 PastorLindemann’s theme for the sermon is Weakness into Strength
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Isaiah 35: 4 – 7a
Second Reading: Acts 3: 1 – 10
Gospel: Mark 7: 31 – 37
Sermon Text Acts 3: 1 – 10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 1, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is Pushed to the Limit
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Joshua 41:1-2,14-18
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:17-18
Gospel: John 6: 51-69
Sermon Text: John 6: 51-69
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 18, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
What are you doing here?
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Exodus 16: 15-31
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-5, 11-13
Gospel: John 6: 24-35
Sermon Text: John 6: 24-35
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 11, 2024
Pastor Peter Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
Family
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Ruth 1: 6 - 18
Second Reading: Hebrews 11: 24 – 28
Gospel: Matthew 19: 28 – 30
Sermon Text: Hebrews 11: 24-28
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 4, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
It’s Jesus!
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: 2 Kings 6: 8 – 17
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6 – 8, 16 – 18
Gospel: Mark 6: 45 – 56
Sermon Text: Mark 6: 45 – 56
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 28, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
The Promises that Make Us Confident to Give
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Exodus 16: 1 – 15
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 8 - 11
Gospel: Mark 6: 35 – 44
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 9: 8 – 11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 14, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
Jesus Keeps Going
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Ezekiel 2: 1-7
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2: 1-13
Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6
Sermon Text: Mark 6: 1-6
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Hereis the sermon for Sunday, June 30, 2024
PastorLindemann’s theme for the sermon is
The Lord Over Every Storm
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Job38:1-11
Second Reading: Acts 27:13-26
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Sermon Text: : Job 38:1-11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 16, 2024
Pastor Uhlhorn’s theme for the sermon is
Have No Doubts
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Ezekiel17:22-24
Second Reading: Colossians 1:3-8
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 9, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
The Lord of the Devil’s Defeat
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Genesis 3: 8 – 15
Second Reading: Revelation 20: 1 – 6
Gospel: Mark 3: 20 – 35
Sermon Text: Genesis 3: 8 – 15
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 26, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
In The Family
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 12, 2024
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
To the Ends of the Earth
The Scripture readings for today are
First Reading: Acts 1: 1 – 11
Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 7 – 16
Gospel: Luke 24: 44 – 53
Sermon Text: Acts 1: 1 – 11
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Hereis the sermon for Sunday, May 5, 2024
PastorLindemann’s theme for the sermon is
We Love,Because He First Loved Us.
TheScripture readings for today are
First Reading: Acts9: 36-42
Second Reading: 1 John 4: 7-11, 19-21
Gospel: John 15: 9-17
Sermon Text: 1 John 4: 7-11, 19-21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 28, 2024. Pastor Peter Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
What does a Good Shepherd do?
1. He lays down His life for thesheep;
2. He brings other sheep in also;
3. And he pleases the Father
The Scripture readings for today is
First Reading: Acts 20: 28 – 32
Second Reading: 1 John 4: 1 – 6
Gospel: John 10: 11 – 18
Sermon Text: John 10: 11 – 18
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 14, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
What is the Christian’s relationship with sin?
The Scripture readings for today is
First Reading: Acts 3: 11 – 20
Second Reading: 1 John 1: 5 – 2: 2
Gospel: Luke 24: 36 – 49
Sermon Text: 1 John 1: 5 – 2: 2
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Here is the sermon for EasterSunday, March 31, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
Thischanges everything
TheScripture readings for today is
FirstReading: Job 19:23-27
SecondReading: 1 Corinthians 15: 19-26
Gospel: John 20: 1– 18
Sermon Text: John20: 1 – 18
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Here is the service for Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Since the service was a specialsong service, the video for today includes the various scripture readings fromthe Gospel of Mark that walks us through the Passion History up until JesusCrucifiction and prepares us to celebrate Easter next weekend.
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Here is the sermon for Sunday,March 17, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
Rethinking: DevotedCommitment
TheScripture readings for today is
FirstReading: Isahia 43: 1-7
SecondReading: Hebrews 5: 7-9
Gospel: John 12:20-33
Sermon Text: Isahia43: 1-7
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, March 10, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
The Antidote
The Scripture readings for today is
First Reading: Numbers 21: 4 – 9
Second Reading: Ephesians 2: 1 – 10
Gospel: John 3: 14– 21
Sermon Text: John 3: 14 – 21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February25, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
Rethinking:
Suffering under the Cross
Second Sunday in Lent
The Scripturereadings for today are:
FirstLesson: Job 1: 13 – 22
Second Lesson: Romans5: 1 – 11
Gospel: Mark 8: 31– 38
Sermon Text: Job 1:13 – 22
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February18, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
The LORD will provide:
1) …tests
2) …substitute
3) …promises
Third Sunday in Epiphany
TheScripture readings for today are:
FirstLesson: Genesis 22: 1 – 18
Second Lesson: Romans8: 31 – 39
Gospel: Mark 1: 12– 15
Sermon Text: Genesis22: 1 – 18
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February11, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
“Mountains Prepare for Valleys”
Third Sunday in Epiphany
TheScripture readings for today are:
FirstLesson: 2 Kings 2: 1 – 12a
Second Lesson: 2Corinthians 4: 3 – 6
Gospel: Mark 9: 2 –9
Sermon Text: Mark9: 2 – 9
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February4, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
“Strength Over the Devil”
fifth Sunday in Epiphany
TheScripture readings for today are:
FirstLesson: Isahia 40:27-31
Second Lesson: 1Peter 5:6-11
Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39
Sermon Text: Mark1:29-39
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, January28, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is
“Be Reconciled”
Third Sunday in Epiphany
TheScripture readings for today are:
FirstLesson: Jonah 3: 1 – 5, 10
Second Lesson: 2Corinthians 5: 14 – 21
Gospel: Mark 1: 14– 20
Sermon Text: 2Corinthians 5: 14 – 21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, January14th, 2024. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is “Baptism Reveals”
Second Sunday in Epiphany
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-6
Second Lesson: Romans 6:1-11
Gospel: Mark 1:4-13
Sermon Text: Mark 1:4-13
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First Sunday after Christmas
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: 1 Kings 8:6-13
Second Lesson: Colossians 3:12-17
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, December24, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is ”A Savior Has Been Born toYou”
fourth Sunday in Advent
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah 7:10—14
Second Lesson: Titus 3:4—7
Gospel: Luke 2: 1—20
Sermon Text: Luke 2: 1—20
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, December17, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is ”May Your Word to Me beFulfilled”
Third Sunday in Advent
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: 2 Samuel 7: 8 - 16
Second Lesson: Romans 16: 25 – 27
Gospel: Luke 1: 26 – 38
Sermon Text: Luke 1: 26 – 38
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, December10, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is ”Rejoice Always”
Third Sunday in Advent
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah 61: 1 – 3,10 – 11
Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 24
Gospel: John 1: 6 – 8, 19 – 28
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16– 24
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Fount of Life Sermon for Thanksgiving Eve Worship November 22, 2023
Sermon Text: Psalm 106: 1
Sermon Theme: “Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is Good”
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, November19, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Live for God”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah 1:10-18
Second Lesson: Romans 12:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 5: 1 – 12
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, November5, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Saints on Earth”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Revelation 7: 9 –17
Second Lesson: 1 John 3: 1 – 3
Gospel: Matthew 5: 1 – 12
Sermon Text: Matthew 5: 1 – 12
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October29, 2023.
Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Justified”
Here is the sermon for Sunday, October22, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Do Both”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Daniel 1: 3 – 21
Second Lesson: Romans 13: 1 – 7
Gospel: Matthew 22: 15 – 22
Sermon Text: Daniel 1: 3 – 21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 15, 2023. Pastor Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
Come to the Wedding Banquet
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 25: 6 – 9
Second Lesson: Romans 1: 16 – 17
Gospel: Matthew 22: 1 – 14
Sermon Text: Matthew 22: 1 – 14
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October08, 2023. Rev. Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
God’s “Reckless” Patience
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah5: 1-7
Second Lesson: Philippians 3:12-21
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43
Sermon Text: Philippians 3:12-21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September24, 2023. Pastor Peter Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Forgiveness”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Genesis 50: 15-21
Second Lesson: Ephesians 4:29 – 5:2
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon Text: Genesis 50: 15-21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September17, 2023. Pastor Jared Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“God is Generous”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Jonah 3:10 - 4:11
Second Lesson: Romans 9:6-16
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 10, 2023. Pastor Jared Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Turn and Live”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ezekiel 33:7-11
Second Lesson: Galatians 2:11-16
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
Sermon Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 3, 2023. Pastor Jared Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Deny Yourself, Take up your Cross, and Follow Jesus”
This morning, Andrew Lindloff delivers Pastor Lindemann’s sermon.
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jeremiah 15: 15 – 21
Second Lesson: Romans 8: 18 – 25
Gospel: Matthew 16: 21 – 26
Sermon Text: Matthew 16: 21 – 26
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 13, 2023. Pastor Jared Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Faith in the Face of Doubt”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19: 9 – 18
Second Lesson: Romans 8: 28-39
Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-33
Sermon Text: Matthew 14:22-33
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 23, 2023. Pastor Jared Lindemann’s theme for the sermon is:
“Live with the Weeds”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 44: 6 - 11
Second Lesson: Romans 1: 18 - 25
Gospel: Matthew 13: 24 – 30, 36 – 43
Sermon Text: Matthew 13: 24 – 30, 36 – 43
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 9th, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“The Non-Stop Struggle”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Joshua 23: 1 – 11
Second Lesson: Romans 7: 15 – 25
Sermon Text: Matthew 11: 25 – 30
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Here is the sermon for July 2nd, 2023 The theme for the sermon is: "Strength in Weakness" The Scripture readings for today are: Ezekiel 2: 1-5 Mark 6: 1-6 Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Thank you for joining us in worship!
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 25th, 2023.
The theme for the sermon "Who Am I?”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15
Second Lesson: Matthew 9:9-13
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 11th, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“Go and Make Disciples… But You Aren’t Going Alone”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 1:1-2:3
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Sermon Text: Matthew 28: 16-20
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 4, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“Jesus Lives to Give Life; 1. Life which is secure, 2. Life which is abundant”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 43: 1 – 3
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2: 19 – 25
Sermon Text: John 10: 1 – 10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May28, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“A Glimpse of God – The Work ofGod the Spirit”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Acts 2: 1 – 21
Second Lesson: John 16: 5 – 11
Sermon Text: John 16: 5 – 11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May14, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“Living Hope as Christ’s Child”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Acts 17: 22-31
Second Lesson: John 14: 15-21
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3: 8-22
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April30, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“Living Hope”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson1 Samuel 17: 34-37
Second Lesson: John 10: 1-10
Gospel: John 10: 1-10
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1: 19-25
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April23, 2023. The theme for the sermon is:
“Living Hope”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Acts 2: 14, 32 – 41
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1: 13 – 21
Gospel: Luke 24: 13 – 35
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1: 13 – 21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 16, 2023. The theme for the Easter Sunday sermon is:
“Living Hope Gives Joy”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Acts 2: 14, 22 - 32
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1: 3 – 9
Gospel: John 20: 19 – 31
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1: 3 – 9
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April9, 2023. The theme for the Easter Sunday sermon is:
“THE VICTORY IS REAL”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah 12: 1 – 6
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15: 51 – 57
Gospel: Matthew 28: 1 – 10
Sermon Text: Matthew 28: 1 – 10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, March26, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“The Struggle with Death is Real”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Second Lesson: Romans 8:11-19
Gospel: John 11:17-27, 38-45
Sermon Text: John 11:17-27, 38-45
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, March19, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“The Struggle with Uncertainty”
The Scripture readings for todayare:
First Lesson: Isaiah 42:14-21
Second Lesson: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 4: 5 - 26
Sermon Text: John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, March 5, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“The Struggle with Guilt”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 12: 1-8
Second Lesson: Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17
Gospel: John 3:16
Sermon Text: John 3:16
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 26, 2023.
The theme for the sermon today is: “The Struggle of Loneliness”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Romans 5:12-19
Second Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon Text: Genesis 3:1-15
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 19, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A New Heart that Loves the True God”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Exodus 24: 12, 15 – 18
Second Lesson: 2 Peter 1: 16 – 21
Gospel: Matthew 17: 1 – 9
Sermon Text: Matthew 17: 1 – 9
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 12, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A New Heart that Loves God’s Purpose”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 49: 13 – 18
Second Lesson: Philippians 4: 6 – 9, 12 – 13, 19 – 20
Gospel: Matthew 6: 24 – 34
Sermon Text: Matthew 6: 24 – 34
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Here is the sermon for Sunday January 29, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A New Heart”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Joshua 24: 14-24
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2: 9-12
Gospel: Matthew 5: 13-20
Sermon Text: Matthew 5: 13-20
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Here is the sermon for Sunday January 22, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“New Year: New Strength”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-4
Second Lesson: 1 John 2:3-11
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
Sermon Text: Matthew 4:12-23
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Here is the sermon for Sunday January 15, 2023. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A Message that Does Two Great Things that Go Great Together”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-7
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Gospel: John 1:29-41
Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
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Fount of Life Sermon for January 8, 2023
Here is the sermon for Sunday January 8, 2023
Sermon Text: “The Baptism of Our Lord”
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Here is the sermon for Sunday January 1, 2023. This is Christmas Day. The theme for the sermon today is:
“Rise and Shine: The Light Has Come!”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 60: 1-6
Second Lesson: Ephesians 3: 2-12
Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12
Sermon Text: Isaiah 60: 1-6
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Here is the sermon for Sunday December 18, 2022. This is the fourth Sunday in Advent. The theme for the sermon today is:
“TRUST”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 7: 10 – 14
Second Lesson: Romans 1: 1 – 7
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18 – 25
Sermon Text: Matthew 1: 18 – 25
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Here is the sermon for Sunday December 11, 2022. This is the third Sunday in Advent. The theme for the sermon today is:
“Making the Connection”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 35: 1 - 10
Second Lesson: James 5: 7-11
Gospel: Matthew 11:1-12
Sermon Text Matthew 3:2-11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday December 4, 2022. This is the second Sunday in Advent. The theme for the sermon today is:
“Coming Soon”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 11: 1 - 10
Second Lesson: Romans 15: 4-13
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon Text Matthew 3:1-12
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Here is the sermon for Sunday November 13, 2022. This is The Last Day 1 Sunday. The theme for the sermon today is: “Jesus Gives Us a Sneak Peek” The Scripture readings for today are: First Lesson: Isaiah 65: 17 – 25 Second Lesson: Revelation 22: 1 – 5 Gospel: Luke 20: 27 – 38 Sermon Text: Luke 20: 27 – 38 Thank you for joining us in worship! You may donate by going to this link: https://tinyurl.com/uod28xy
Here is the sermon for Sunday November 20, 2022. This is The Last Day 1 Sunday. The theme for the sermon today is:
“Trust in the Promise; Do not terror in the anxiety”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Habakkuk 1: 1 – 3; 2: 1 – 4
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2: 13 – 3: 5
Gospel: Luke 12:35 -40
Sermon Text: Habakkuk 1: 1 – 3; 2: 1 – 4
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Here is the sermon for Sunday October 16, 2022. This is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A Prayer Compare and Contrast”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 32: 22 - 30
Second Lesson: 1 John 5: 13 - 15
Gospel: Luke 18: 1 - 8
Sermon Text: Luke 18: 1 - 8
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Here is the sermon for Sunday October 9, 2022. This is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
Where Are You Headed?
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 8: 15 – 22
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 9: 10 – 15
Gospel: Luke 17: 11 – 19
Sermon Text: Luke 17: 11 – 19
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Here is the sermon for Sunday October 2, 2022. This is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:1-2, 10-18
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 17: 1-10
Sermon Text: Luke 17: 1-10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday October 2, 2022. This is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:1-2, 10-18
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 17: 1-10
Sermon Text: Luke 17: 1-10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday September 25, 2022. This is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
The Lord Never Fails Us
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Amos 6: 1 – 7
Second Lesson: Hebrews 13: 1 – 6
Gospel: Luke 16: 19 - 31
Sermon Text: Hebrews 13: 1 – 6
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Here is the sermon for Sunday September 25, 2022. This is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
The Lord Never Fails Us
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Amos 6: 1 – 7
Second Lesson: Hebrews 13: 1 – 6
Gospel: Luke 16: 19 - 31
Sermon Text: Hebrews 13: 1 – 6
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Here is the sermon for Sunday September 18, 2022. This is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
Stop Envying the Wealth You Don’t Have; Start Enjoying the Wealth You Do Have
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 5: 10 – 20
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6: 6 – 10, 17 – 19
Gospel: Luke 16: 1 – 13
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 2: 5 - 11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday September 18, 2022. This is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
Stop Envying the Wealth You Don’t Have; Start Enjoying the Wealth You Do Have
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 5: 10 – 20
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6: 6 – 10, 17 – 19
Gospel: Luke 16: 1 – 13
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 2: 5 - 11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday September 4, 2022. This is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
“From Slaves to Sons”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Second Lesson: Philemon 1, 7-21
Gospel: Luke 14: 25-35
Sermon Text: Philemon 1, 7-21
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Fount of Life Sermon for August 28, 2022
Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 28, 2022. This is the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
“How to Act in the Presence of the King”
The Scripture reading for today is:
Sermon Text: Proverbs 25: 6-7a
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 14, 2022.
“The paradox of following Christ”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Sermon Text: Luke 12:46-53
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 7, 2022. This is the ninth Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
“Treasure What is Really Treasure”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 15:1-6
Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16
Gospel: Luke 12:22-34
Sermon Text: Luke 12:22-34
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 31, 2022. This is the eighth Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A Meaningless Life vs. a Meaningful Life”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 2, 12 – 14, 2: 18 – 26
Second Lesson: Colossians 3: 1 - 11
Gospel: Luke 12: 13 - 21
Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 2, 12 – 14, 2: 18 – 26
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Fount of Life Sermon for July 24, 2022
Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 24, 2022. This is fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Lord Teach Us to Pray”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Sermon Text: Luke 11: 1-13
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 17, 2022. This is the sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The theme for the sermon today is:
“A Conversation About Contrasts”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 18: 1-14
Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 1-14
Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
Sermon Text: Luke 10: 38-42
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Fount of Life Sermon for July 10, 2022
Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 3, 2022. This is fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Shepherds Under the Chief Shepherd”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:24-28
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 19, 2022. This is the second Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Jesus’ Words Have Power – Even When They Come From Other’s Lips”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 43:8-13
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 1:3-10
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Sermon Text: Luke 8:26-39
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, June 12, 2022. This is Holy Trinity Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“The Three Faces of God”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Numbers 6: 22 – 27
Second Lesson: Romans 5: 1 – 5
Gospel: John 16: 12 – 15
Sermon Text: Numbers 6: 22 – 27
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Fount of Life Sermon for May 22, 2022
Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 22, 2022. This is Sixth Sunday of Easter. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Portraits of the Risen Savior: The Temple and The Lamb”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Various readings from the Passion History
Sermon Text: Revelation 21:21-27
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Fount of Life Sermon for May 15, 2022
Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 15, 2022. This is fifth week of Easter. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Portraits of the Risen Savior: The Loving Groom”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Various readings from the Passion History
Sermon Text: Revelation 21:1-6
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, May 1, 2022. This is third Sunday in the Easter Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Portraits of the Risen Savior: The Lamb Who Was Slain”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 9: 1- 22
Second Lesson: Revelation 5: 11 – 14
Gospel: John 21: 1 – 14
Sermon Text: Revelation 5: 11 – 14
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 10, 2022. This is Palm Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“From Palms to Passion”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Scripture reading are from Luke 19 and 22-23
Sermon Text: Luke 19: 28-40
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Fount of Life Sermon for April 4th, 2022
Here is the sermon for Sunday, April 4th, 2022. This is Fifth Sunday in Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Christ is our Cornerstone”
Sermon Text: Luke 20: 9-19
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, March 27, 2022. This is the fourth Sunday in Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
The Parable of the Prodigal Father
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 12: 1-6
Second Lesson: Romans 8: 1-10
Gospel Lesson: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
Sermon Text: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
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Here is the sermon for Wednesday, March 23, 2022. This is fourth week of Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Denying Eyes”
The Scripture readings for today are:
Various readings from the Passion History
Sermon Text: Mark 14: 26 – 31, 66 - 72
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, March 20, 2022. This is the third Sunday in Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“No Bad/Worse/Worst When It Comes to Sin”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Exodus 3: 1 – 15
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10: 1 – 13
Gospel Lesson: Luke 13: 1 – 9
Sermon Text: Luke 13: 1 – 9
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Here is the sermon for Wednesday, March 16, 2022. This is the 3rd Midweek Lent service. Pastor Wietzke theme for the sermon today is:
“Sleepy Eyes”
Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 13, 2022. This is the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is: “Christians Deal with Disappointment”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jeremiah 17:5-8
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:17-26
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 20, 2022. This is the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is: “Fight Fire with Forgiveness”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 45: 3-15
Second Lesson: Romans 12: 14-21
Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:27-38
Sermon Text: romans 12: 14-21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 27, 2022. This is Transfiguration. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“It Is good for Us to Leave Here”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Exodus 34: 29 -35
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 3: 7-18
Gospel Lesson: Luke 9: 28-36
Sermon Text: Luke 9: 28-36
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Here is the sermon for Wednesday, March 2, 2022. This is Ash Wednesday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is: “Betraying Eyes” The Scripture readings for today are: First Lesson: 2 Samuel 12: 1 - 13 Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5: 20-6: 2 Gospel Lesson: Luke 18: 9-14 Sermon Text: Mark 14: 10-21, 32, 41-46 Thank you for joining us in worship! You may donate by going to this link: https://tinyurl.com/uod28xy
Here is the sermon for Sunday, March 6, 2022. This is the first Sunday in Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Jesus Has Been There, Done That”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 17: 4 – 11, 32 – 40, 45 – 49
Second Lesson: Hebrews 4: 14 – 16
Gospel Lesson: Luke 4: 1 – 13
Sermon Text: Hebrews 4: 14 – 16
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, February 6, 2022. This is the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Isaiah, Peter, and Us”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 6: 1 - 8
Second Lesson: Romans 10: 13 – 17
Gospel Lesson: Luke 5: 1 – 11
Sermon Text: Luke 5: 1 – 11
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, January 30, 2022. This is the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“The Agenda is Set”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel Lesson: Luke 4: 38-44
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, January 9, 2022. This is the third Sunday after Christmas and is the Baptism of the Lord Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“A Rebirth Announcement from God”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 16: 1 – 13
Second Lesson: Titus 3: 4 – 7
Gospel Lesson: Luke 3: 15-17, 21, 22
Sermon Text: Titus 3: 4 – 7
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, January 2, 2022. This is the second Sunday after Christmas. Pastor Uhlhorn’s theme for the sermon today is:
“Jesus Abides with Us – Again and Again and Again”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 17:1-7
Second Lesson: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel Lesson: Like 1:68-75
Sermon Text: Hebrews 13:8
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, December 26, 2021. This is the first Sunday after Christmas. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“So, What Did You Get for Christmas?”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9
Second Lesson: Hebrews 2:10-18
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:41-52
Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52
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Here is the Christmas Day service in celebration of Jesus' birth.
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, December 5, 2021. This is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon today is:
“When the Lord Comes Near…He Humbles His People”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Malachi 3: 1-4
Second Lesson: Philippians 1: 3 – 11
Gospel Lesson: Luke 3: 1 - 6
Sermon Text: Luke 3: 1 - 6
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Here is the service for Wednesday, November 24, 2021. This is Thanksgiving Eve. Today’s theme for the sermon is:
“The What, Why, How, and Who of Thanksgiving”
The Scripture reading for today is:
Philippians 4: 4-7
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, November 21, 2021. This is Christ the King Sunday. Andrew Lindloff is subbing for Pastor Merten this morning, today’s theme for the sermon is:
“Things Are Not Always As They Seem”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Daniel 7: 13, 14
Second Lesson: Revelation 1: 4b - 8
Gospel Lesson: John 18: 33 – 37
Sermon Text: John 18: 33 – 37
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, November 14, 2021. This is Saints Triumphant Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Knowledge is Comfort”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Daniel 12: 1 - 3
Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18
Gospel Lesson: John 5: 25 – 29
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 31, 2021. This is Reformation Day. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“We Are Lutherans. What Does This Mean?”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Daniel 3:16-28
Second Lesson: Revelation 14:6, 7
Gospel Lesson: Mark 13:5-11
Sermon Text: Acts 11:25, 26
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 10, 2021. This is the Twentieth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Straight Talk About Marriage”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Genesis 2:18-24
Second Lesson: Ephesians 5:21-6:4
Gospel Lesson: Mark 10:2-16
Sermon Text: Mark 10:2-16
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, October 3, 2021. This is the Nineteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“The Split Personality of the Christian”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Numbers 11: 16, 24 - 29
Second Lesson: James 4: 7 - 12
Gospel Lesson: Mark 9: 38 – 50
Sermon Text: James 4: 7 - 12
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 26, 2021. This is the Eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Son of God, Eternal Savior”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jeremiah 11:18-20
Second Lesson: James 3:13-18
Gospel Lesson: Mark 9:30-37
Sermon Text: James 3:13-18
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 19, 2021. This is the Seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Faith on Trial”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-10
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Gospel Lesson: Mark 8:27-35
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, September 12, 2021. This is the Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Your Faith is Showing!”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 35: 4-7
Second Lesson: James 1: 17-27
Gospel Lesson: Mark 7:31-37
Sermon Text: James 1: 17-27
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 29, 2021. This is the Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“More Than a Motto”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Joshua 24: 1, 2a, 14 – 18
Second Lesson: Ephesians 5: 21 – 31
Gospel Lesson: John 6: 60 – 69
Sermon Text: Joshua 24: 1, 2a, 14 – 18
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 22, 2021. This is the thirteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Is Faith in Christ Unreasonable?”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Proverbs 9: 1 – 6
Second Lesson: Ephesians 5: 15 - 20
Gospel Lesson: John 6: 51 – 58
Sermon Text: John 6: 51 – 58
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, August 15, 2021. This is the Twelfth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten theme for the sermon is:
“The Bread of Life’s Waitstaff”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Exodus 16: 2-15
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Gospel Lesson: John 6: 41-51
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5: 18-21
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 18, 2021. This is the Eighth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“The Difficult Yet Comforting Doctrine of Election”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Amos 7:10-15
Second Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel Lesson: Mark 6:7-13
Sermon Text: Ephesians 1: 3 – 14
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Here is the sermon for Sunday, July 11, 2021. This is the seventh Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Our Path of Worship: The Blessing”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ezekiel 2: 1 – 5
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12: 7 – 10
Gospel Lesson: Mark 6: 1 - 6
Sermon Text: Number 6: 22 - 26
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, June 20, 2021. This is the fourth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Our Path of Worship: The Sacraments”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ezekiel 17:22-24
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Gospel Lesson: Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Text: Galatians 3:27; 1 Corinthians 10:16
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, June 6, 2021. This is Trinity Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Our Path of Worship: The Invocation”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 5: 12 – 15
Second Lesson: Colossians 2: 13 – 17
Gospel Lesson: Mark 2: 23 - 28
Sermon Text: Genesis 28: 17; Matthew 28: 19
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, May 30, 2021. This is Trinity Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“A Family Portrait of the Triune God”
The Scripture readings for today are: First Lesson: Isaiah 6: 1 - 8 Second Lesson: Romans 8: 14-17 Gospel Lesson: John 3: 1-17 Sermon Text: Romans 8: 14-17 Thank you for joining us in worship!
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, May 23, 2021. This is Pentecost Sunday. Congratulations to all of the confirmands today. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“The Holy Spirit Performs Spiritual CPR”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ezekiel 37: 1 - 14
Second Lesson: Acts 2: 1 - 21
Gospel Lesson: John 14: 25 – 27
Sermon Text: Ezekiel 37: 1 – 4
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, May 9, 2021. This is the sixth Sunday in the Easter Season. Happy Mother’s Day. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Testifying to the Truth by Loving”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 9: 36 - 42
Second Lesson: 1 John 4: 1 – 11
Gospel Lesson: John 15: 9 – 17
Sermon Text: John 15: 9 – 17
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, May 2, 2021. This is the fifth Sunday in the Easter Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “Testifying to the Truth by Serving”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 16: 11 - 15
Second Lesson: 1 John 3: 18 - 24
Gospel Lesson: John 15: 1 - 8
Sermon Text: Acts 16: 11 – 15
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, April 25, 2021. This is the fourth Sunday in the Easter Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Testifying to the Truth to the Flock”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 20: 28 - 32
Second Lesson: 1 John 3: 1, 2
Gospel Lesson: John 10: 11 – 18
Sermon Text: Acts 20: 28 – 32
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, April 11, 2021. This is the second Sunday in the Easter Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Testifying to the Truth Before Skeptics”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Acts 26: 19 - 29
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15: 12 - 22
Gospel Lesson: John 20: 19 – 31
Sermon Text: Act 26: 19 – 29
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, April 4, 2021. This is Easter Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Life-Giving Hands”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 25: 6 - 9
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15: 19 – 26
Gospel Lesson: Mark 16: 1 - 8
Sermon Text: John 20: 19 - 23
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, March 28, 2021. This is Palm Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Hands of Praise”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Zechariah 9: 9, 10
Second Lesson: Philippians 2: 5 – 11
Gospel Lesson: Luke 19: 28 - 40
Sermon Text: Mark 11: 1 – 11
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Here is the online Lenten worship service for Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Hands of Self-Preservation: Pilate”
The Passion History of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a compilation from the four gospels.
Sermon Text: Matthew 27: 15 – 26
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, March 21, 2021. This is the fifth Sunday in Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Learn of Jesus Christ to Pray”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jeremiah 31: 31 – 34
Second Lesson: Hebrews 5: 7 – 9
Gospel Lesson: John 12: 20 – 33
Sermon Text: Hebrews 5: 7 – 9
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Fount of Life – Online Lenten Worship March 17, 2021
Here is the online Lenten worship service for Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Hands of Brutality: The Soldiers”
Sermon Text: Mark 27: 27 - 31
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, March 14, 2021. This is the fourth Sunday in Lent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“We’re Already There!”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Numbers 21: 4 - 9
Second Lesson: Ephesians 2: 4 – 10
Gospel Lesson: John 3: 14 – 21
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2: 4 – 10
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday February 14, 2021. This is Transfiguration Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“A Glorious Unveiling”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 2 Kings 2: 1 – 12a
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 3: 12 – 4:2
Gospel Lesson: Mark 9: 2 - 9
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3: 12 – 4:4
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday February 7, 2021. This is the fifth Sunday in the Epiphany Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Will Miracles Never Cease?”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Job 7: 1 – 7
Second Lesson: Romans 8: 28 – 30
Gospel Lesson: Mark 1: 29 – 39
Sermon Text: Mark 1: 29 – 39
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, January 31, 2021. This is the fourth Sunday in the Epiphany Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“A Prophet Like No Other”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 18: 15 – 20
Second Lesson: Hebrews 3: 1 – 6
Gospel Lesson: Mark 1: 21 - 28
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 18: 15 – 20
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, January 24, 2021. This is the third Sunday in the Epiphany Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Christ calls the Unfit and the Unworthy”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Jonah 3: 1 – 5
Second Lesson: Acts 13: 1 – 5
Gospel Lesson: Mark 1: 14 – 20
Sermon Text: Acts 13: 1 – 5
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, January 17, 2021. This is the second Sunday in the Epiphany Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Eureka!”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 3: 1 - 10
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2: 13 – 17
Gospel Lesson: John 1: 43 – 51
Sermon Text: John 1: 43 – 51
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, January 10, 2021. This is the first Sunday in the Epiphany Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“There's No "I" in Saved”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 49: 1 – 6
Second Lesson: Acts 16: 25 – 34
Gospel Lesson: Mark 1: 4 – 11
Sermon Text: Acts 16: 25 – 34
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, January 3, 2021. This is the second Sunday in the Christmas Season and we celebrate Epiphany today. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“An Epiphany Love Story”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Ruth 4: 13 – 17
Second Lesson: Ephesians 3: 2 – 12
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2: 1 – 12
Sermon Text: Ruth 4:13-17
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, December 27, 2020. This is the first Sunday in the Christmas Season. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Prepare for Departure”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 45: 20-25
Second Lesson: Colossians 3: 12 – 17
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2: 25 – 40
Sermon Text: Luke 2: 25 – 40
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Here is the online Christmas Eve service for December 24, 2020. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Finally, Some Good News!”
Sermon Text: Luke 2: 8 – 11
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, December 20, 2020. This is the fourth Sunday in Advent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open - Oh, Come, O Key of David”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: 2 Samuel 7: 8 - 16
Second Lesson: Romans 16: 25 – 27
Gospel Lesson: Luke 1: 26 – 38
Sermon Text: Isaiah 22:22
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, December 13, 2020. This is the third Sunday in Advent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“The people walking in the darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. - Oh, Come, O Dayspring from on High”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 61: 1 – 3, 10, 11
Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 24
Gospel Lesson: John 1: 6 – 8, 19 – 28
Sermon Text: Isaiah 9:2
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, December 6, 2020. This is the second Sunday in Advent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 10 In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious. - Oh, Come, O Root of Jesse”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 40: 1 – 11
Second Lesson: 2 Peter 3: 8 – 14
Gospel Lesson: Mark 1: 1 – 8
Sermon Text: Isaiah 11: 1, 10
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, November 29, 2020. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is:
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. - Oh, Come, Emmanuel”
The Scripture readings for today are:
First Lesson: Isaiah 63: 16b, 17; 64: 1 – 8
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1: 3 - 9
Gospel Lesson: Mark 13: 32 - 37
Sermon Text: Isaiah 7: 14
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Here is the online worship service for Sunday, November 22, 2020. This is Christ the King Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “A Kingly Triptych”A Portrait of a Shepherd King The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Ezekiel...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, November 22, 2020. This is Christ the King Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “A Kingly Triptych”A Portrait of a Warrior King The Scripture readings for today are:Second Lesson: Matthew...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, November 22, 2020. This is Christ the King Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “A Kingly Triptych”A Portrait of a Victorious King The Scripture readings for today are:Gospel Lesson: 1...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, November 15, 2020. This is Saints Triumphant Sunday. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “Here Comes the Groom”The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Isaiah 52: 1 – 6Second Lesson:...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, October 25, 2020. This is twenty first Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “The Shocking Story of King Manasseh”The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: 2 Kings 21: 1 –...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, October 18, 2020. This is twentieth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “A Tale of Two Brothers” The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Ezekiel 18: 1 – 4; 25 - 32Second...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, October 4, 2020. This is eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “God Isn’t Fair” The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Jonah 4:1-11Second Lesson: Philippians...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, September 27, 2020. This is seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “The Forgiven Forgive” The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Genesis 50: 15 – 21Second...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, September 20, 2020. This is sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “Be Your Brother’s Keeper” The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Ezekiel 33: 7 – 11Second...
Here is the online worship service for Sunday, September 13, 2020. This is fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost. Pastor Merten’s theme for the sermon is: “The World’s Weakest Strongman” The Scripture readings for today are:First Lesson: Judges 16: 22 –...