Why Did He Leave?
June 1, 2025 – The Ascension of Our Lord
Rev. Paul Shoemaker
Many times, people have wondered, “Why did Jesus leave the earth?” Would it not have been better for Him to remain? Jesus’ work on earth was done. It was time to return to heaven. Join us on Worship Anew as we discuss the reasons why Jesus ascended to heaven.
Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-53
Readings: Psalm 47; Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53
Featured Choirs: St. Paul Lutheran Jubilate, Munster, IN; St. John Lutheran Adult Choir, Indianapolis, IN
Featured Art and Architecture: St. John Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, IN
Reason to Celebrate!
June 8, 2025 – The Day of Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr. (Guest Pastor)
We celebrate every Sunday in the Church. And on Pentecost we see Jesus keep His promise to send His Holy Spirit. That is reason to celebrate!
Sermon Text: John 14:23
Readings: Psalm 143; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31
Featured Choir: Holy Cross Lutheran Men’s Chorus, Fort Wayne, IN
Featured Art and Architecture: Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
Surprised by the Trinity
June 15, 2025 – Holy Trinity Sunday
Rev. Scott Zeckzer
Do you like surprises? Our God is a God of surprises. Tune in to Worship Anew and hear the surprises God has for you.
Sermon Text: John 8:58
Readings: Psalm 8; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; John 8:48-59
Featured Choir: St. Paul Lutheran Jubilate, Munster, IN
Featured Art and Architecture: Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, IN
Adopted by God
June 22, 2025 – Second Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III
Despite the fact that by nature we were enemies of God, He in His love and grace made us his children. We have been adopted by God. That means for us tremendous blessings in this life and in future glories.
Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-5
Readings: Psalm 3:1-8; Galatians 4:4-5; Luke 8:26-39
Featured Choir: St. Paul Lutheran Jubilate, Munster, IN
Featured Art and Architecture: King of Kings Lutheran Church, Jasper, GA
The Heavenward Walk
June 29, 2025 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer
Where are you going and how will you get there? Today Jesus begins the journey that will take Him to the cross, the empty tomb, and the right hand of His Father. He called people then and calls us today, to follow Him on The Heavenward Walk.
Sermon Text: Luke 9:51, 57-62
Readings: Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51, 57-62
Featured Choirs: Holy Cross Lutheran Treble Choir and Angelis Choir, Fort Wayne, IN
Featured Art and Architecture: Timothy Lutheran Church, Woodstock, GA
Hear Me
July 6, 2025 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Shayne Jonker
It’s all about the sending. The Father sends Jesus. Likewise, Jesus sends disciples as His apostles. And this sending of the seventy-two is one of the foundation stones of the Office of the Holy Ministry. His words are their words. “The one who hears you, hears me” (Luke 10:16 ESV). You have Jesus’ Word on it, and His Word is sure.
Sermon Text: Luke 10:16
Readings: Psalm 66:1-9; Isaiah 66:10-14; Luke 10:1-20
Featured Choirs: LWML Indiana District Choir
Featured Art and Architecture: Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, Iowa
What Do You See?
July 13, 2025 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. William Mueller
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a well-known and much-loved parable of Jesus. But are we missing something important if we only see a message of “love your neighbor” in it? Could this parable be a sort of theological Rorschach test? Take a deeper dive into this parable to see some truly amazing grace!
Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37
Readings: Psalm 41; Leviticus 19:9-18; Luke 10:25-37
Featured Choir: Holy Cross Lutheran Treble Choir, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Featured Art and Architecture: Zion Lutheran Church, Atlantic, Iowa
Making Good Choices
July 20, 2025 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Paul Shoemaker
Every parent admonishes their child to “make good choices.” God also wants us, His children, to make good choices. Join us on Worship Anew as we answer the question, “What is a good choice in the eyes of God?”
Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42
Readings: Psalm 27:7-14; Genesis 18:1-10a; Luke 10:38-42
Featured Choir: Lincoln Lutheran High School Choir, Lincoln, Neb.; Zion Lutheran of Woodburn, Ind. and Mt. Calvary Lutheran of Antwerp, Ohio Adult Choir
Featured Art and Architecture: Trinity Lutheran Church, Winterset, Iowa
Lord, Teach us to Pray
July 27, 2025 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Scott Zeckzer
God calls us to get to know Him. He has a big surprise of what He wants us to call Him. He also has a big surprise of what He wants us to talk about with Him.
Sermon Text: Luke11:1
Readings: Psalm 138; Genesis 18:17-33; Luke 11:1-13
Featured Choir: St. Paul Choristers, Fort Wayne, Ind.; St. John Gospel Light Chorus, Plymouth, Wis.
Featured Art and Architecture: Faith Lutheran Church, Orange City, Iowa