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