The Saints in Heaven
November 2, 2025 – All Saints Day (observed)
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III
On All Saints Day we have sadness as we think of our departed loved ones whom we greatly miss. The apostle John in the Book of Revelation presents to us a vision of the saints in heaven. This vision gives us who are still here on earth great joy and encouragement to remain steadfast in our Christian faith and life.
Sermon Text: Revelation 7:9-17
Readings: Psalm 149:1-5; Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12
Featured Choir: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Treble Choir, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Featured Art and Architecture: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kingsville, Md.
Your God is Too Small
November 9, 2025 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer
The myths people believe about heaven! What will it look like? What will we experience? The problem with these beliefs is that they are so much less than what God has prepared for those who trust in Jesus Christ. If you settle for the myths, then your God is too small!
Sermon Text: Luke 20:38
Readings: Psalm 148; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17; Luke 20:27-40
Featured Choirs: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sanctuary Choir, Fort Wayne, Ind.; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Decatur, Ind.
Featured Art and Architecture: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, LaPorte, Ind.
Redemption Draws Near
November 16, 2025 – Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Shayne Jonker
Just when things are at their worst and you are left with literally nothing in this world, precisely then, “straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:28 ESV). Jesus is near, now in Word and Supper, and soon in visible glory. With Him there is redemption, forgiveness of sin, and eternal life.
Sermon Text: Luke 21:28
Readings: Psalm 98; Malachi 4:1-6; Luke 21:5-28
Featured Choirs: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sanctuary Choir, Fort Wayne, Ind.; St. John Lutheran School, Plymouth, Wis.
Featured Art and Architecture: Trinity Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Greatest Triumph
November 23, 2025 – Last Sunday of the Church Year
Rev. Paul Shoemaker
Life presents us with many challenges. As we reflect on these challenges, we recognize that in Christ we have the victory. In Him we have the greatest triumph.
Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20
Readings: Psalm 46; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
Featured Choir: Lincoln Lutheran High School, Lincoln, Neb.
Featured Art and Architecture: Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind.
Your King is Coming
November 30, 2025 – First Sunday in Advent
Rev. William Mueller
The First Sunday in Advent turns the pages of our lives to turn our attention toward Christmas. But are we merely going through the motions turning the pages of the calendar or are we turning our hearts to the message of this season?
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:1-11
Readings: Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 21:1-11
Featured Choir: St. Paul Lutheran School, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Holy Cross Lutheran School Junior Choir, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Featured Art and Architecture: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind.