Changed by the Mountain
March 2, 2025 – Transfiguration of Our Lord 
Rev. William Mueller

Transfiguration Sunday is the day to remember the moment Jesus revealed His glory to Peter, James, and John. It was high upon a mountain. Two other “mountain climbers” – Moses and Elijah – appeared with the quartet. The account of Moses’ death upon Mt. Nebo, and his reappearance with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration, invites us to see how we, too, are changed by the mountain.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Readings: Psalm 99; Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Luke 9:28-36

Can God Really Forgive Me?
March 5, 2025 – Ash Wednesday 
Rev. Craig Muehler (Guest Pastor)

Are you ready for a journey through Lent? God’s mercy and forgiveness are real and powerful. God shows us His love and mercy in His dealing with King David. We are reminded that our Lord, in His mercy, also forgives all repentant sinners like us.

Sermon Text: Psalm 51
Readings: Psalm 51; Joel 2:12-19; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

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It Is Written
March 9, 2025 – First Sunday in Lent 
Rev. Paul Shoemaker

Jesus, the sinless Son of God, took upon Himself all of our sins and paid the price for our forgiveness, in full, on Calvary’s cross. Jesus resisted Satan’s temptations and, in so doing, showed us how we, too, can resist. We turn to God’s Holy Word and rebuke Satan saying, “It is written.”

Sermon Text: Luke 4:1-13
Readings: Psalm 91:1-13; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13

Celestial Civics
March 16, 2025 – Second Sunday in Lent 
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer

Lent powerfully reminds us that we don’t belong here, that we hold heavenly citizenship. Today we learn of the privileges and responsibilities, the pitfalls and opportunities, of celestial citizenship.

Sermon Text: Philippians 3:20
Readings: Psalm 4; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35

Discipline From the Lord
March 23, 2025 – Third Sunday in Lent 
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III

We are all sinners. This means that, at times, we will receive discipline from the Lord. But rejoice! This discipline comes from the love of God and is for our good. This is corrective discipline; it is blessed discipline.

Sermon Text: Psalm 85
Readings: Psalm 85; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9

The Prodigal Father
March 30, 2025 – Fourth Sunday in Lent 
Rev. Thomas Eggold

When we return to our Lord in our sin, our heavenly Father is always there, arms wide open, ready to restore us to the family. Our sin is great and deserves nothing but punishment, but His grace is greater. Despite our sin, He continues to love us, He continues to seek us out, and He continues to deal with us with the love and mercy made possible in Jesus.

Sermon Text: Luke 15:11b
Readings: Psalm 32; Isaiah 12:1-6; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

A New Covenant
April 6, 2025 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Rev. Paul Shoemaker

Jesus tells the parable of the wicked vinedressers to illustrate the unfaithfulness of the children of Israel to the covenant God so graciously made with them. A new Israel, the Christian Church, will emerge as a new covenant is set in place.

Sermon Text: Luke 20:9-20 
Readings: Psalm 126; Luke 20:9-20

Palms to Passion
April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday 
Rev. Shayne Jonker

Holy Week begins on the road to Jerusalem. The King makes His grand entrance into Jerusalem, riding atop a borrowed donkey, as the people greet their Messiah: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” The mood, however, shifts quickly from palms to passion, from triumph to crucifixion. This King, this Messiah, came to lay His life down, to die for His people on the cross.

Sermon Text: John 12:13b
Readings: John 12:12-19; Luke 22:1-23:56

What Does This Mean?
April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
Rev. Craig Muehler (Guest Pastor)

It is fitting that we take a look at the words of Jesus to the world as He hangs upon the cross in suffering and pain. We ask the question, “What does this mean ... for us ... for the world?”

Sermon Text: John 19:17-30
Readings: Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; John 19:17-30

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Christ is Risen
April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday 
Rev. Thomas Eggold

The empty tomb means that our bodies will rise from the grave! The empty tomb means that we will be reunited with loved ones who have died in the faith. The empty tomb means that we will live forever with God in holiness, innocence, and blessedness. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ has changed everything!

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20
Readings: Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12

I Believe...
April 27, 2025 – Second Sunday of Easter 
Rev. Scott Zeckzer

We confess in the Apostle’s Creed that Jesus, on the third day, rose again from the dead, and we believe in the resurrection of the body. Why is it important we believe in the resurrection? Hear why the resurrection of Jesus changes everything for you.

Sermon Text: John 20:28
Readings: Psalm 148; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

The Conversion of Paul
May 4, 2025 – Third Sunday of Easter
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III

Paul was a fierce enemy of Christianity, so his conversion to faith in Jesus was an amazing event. This was totally unexpected. But God can do anything because of His almighty power and because of His awesome grace, mercy, and love.

Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-9, 17-20
Readings: Psalm 30:1-5; Acts 9:1-9, 17-20; John 21:1-14

Featured Choir: St. John Adult Choir, Indianapolis, IN

Featured Art and Architecture: Savior of All Lutheran Church, Cartersville, GA

Compassionate Pursuit
May 11, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer

The Bible identifies Jesus Christ as both “The Lamb” and “The Good Shepherd.” Jesus Christ, The Lamb, has endured every pain inflicted by a sin-broken world. Jesus Christ, The Good Shepherd, pursues us with goodness and mercy “all the days of my life” (Psalm 23:6 ESV).

Sermon Text: Psalm 23:6
Readings: Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30

Featured Choirs:
- St. Paul Singing Saints, St. Paul Lutheran High School, Concordia, MO
- Holy Cross Angelis Choir, Holy Cross Lutheran School, Fort Wayne, IN
- Junior Choir, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Featured Art and Architecture: LCMS-U at Ball State, Muncie, IN

Hearts Will Rejoice!
May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Shayne Jonker

“You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy” (John 16:20 ESV). You will have sorrow because this is a fallen world. But your sorrow will turn into joy because Jesus has taken your sorrow upon Himself on the cross and to the grave. He is risen, victorious over sin death and the devil and yes, even your sorrow.

Sermon Text: John 16:20
Readings: Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-7; John 16:12-22

Featured Choir:
- Adult Choir, St. John Lutheran Church, Sherwood, OH
- LWML Indiana District Choir
- Jubilate, St. Paul Lutheran School, Munster, IN

Featured Art and Architecture: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, IN

Here She Comes!
May 25, 2025 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Rev. William Mueller

Toward the end of the great revelation, the Lord Jesus gave His Apostle John a glimpse of the church (the totality of all who have believed in Jesus) after the return of Christ. What a glorious picture it is –– a picture that gives hope and comfort to worn and worried Christians … like you and me!

Sermon Text: Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27
Readings: Psalm 67; Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27; John 16:23-33

Featured Choirs:
- Adult Choir, St. Paul (Preble) Lutheran Church, Decatur, IN
- Junior Choir, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Featured Art and Architecture: St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, NE