September 2023 Program Summaries

September 3, 2023 – Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Psalm 26; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

"Genuine Love" – Sermon Text: Romans 12:9-21 – Rev. William Mueller

God's Word teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Is our love "The real McCoy"? No fakes or forgeries will suffice! How is our love impacted by the real Jesus? No fakes or forgeries will suffice!

September 10, 2023 – Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20

"Courageous Conversations" – Sermon Text: Matthew 18:15-20 – Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer

God moved heaven and earth, sending His Son Jesus Christ to die and rise to life, because of His great love for us. He calls you and me to exercise such extravagant and urgent love in the lives of others. He calls us to Courageous Conversations with those He places among us.

September 17, 2023 – Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Psalm 103:1-12; Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35

"Forgiveness Benefits" – Sermon Text: Genesis 50:15-21 – Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III

When wronged, we are tempted to get revenge. But Jesus teaches us to forgive those who have trespassed against us. There are, in fact, great benefits associated with forgiving others.

September 24, 2023 – Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

Psalm 27:1-9; Isaiah 55:6-9; Matthew 20:1-16

"Unreasonable Generosity" – Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16 – Rev. Thomas Eggold

The generosity of God goes against everything we innately hold dear. It is not fair. It makes no sense. And yet, because of this unreasonable generosity given to us through Jesus, we are saved!