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: Luke 11:1
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