The same love that moved through Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, moved through walls and locked doors, transforming the disciples into apostles, and it is the same love that will help us move through our fear too.By Vicar Nicholas Breining

[Machine transcription] Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Hallelujah. And dear saints, that’s a good thing for us. Because if Christ were not risen from the dead, our faith would be in vain. If Christ were not risen from the dead, we would have no hope beyond the veil of death. If Christ were not risen from the dead, we of all people are the mos…

Acts 5:12-32, Revelation 1:4-18, John 20:19-31By Rev. Craig Nehring

This week's Gospel reading John 20:19-31 recounts the story of Thomas, the disciple who heard that Jesus was alive but did not believe because he had not seen Him. The good news is that Jesus meets Thomas' disbelief with compassion, gentleness and love. We too may have moments where we are unsure of God, or don't see His promises coming true in our…

Easter SundayBy Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

Easter Sunday, Year CBy Pastor Kurt Lammi - St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Rd, Dayton OH

Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians 15:19-27, Gospel Harmony of the ResurrectionBy Rev. Craig Nehring

Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, John 20:1-8By Rev. Craig Nehring

Easter is about starting over with a new way of living. Sometimes we cling to the past, but change is a vital and essential aspect of experiencing life to the fullest. This is certainly true when it comes to living a resurrected life.By Rev. Zachary D. Wagner

"He is Risen!" "He is Risen indeed!" This is the call and response we delight in on Easter Sunday, reminding us of the wondrous promise-come-true of God's Word. But phew! -there's a lot to get through in Holy Week before we say those heart-lifting words. Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of joy- then He gathers with His closest friends to institute …

Easter VigilBy Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

[Machine transcription] In the name of Jesus. Amen. The gospel text from Matthew printed in your bulletin is the text for Holy Saturday. That text from John 20 is the text for the Easter vigil. And it’s quite fitting that we, in fact, would think about both of them because we’re right on the cusp of this most momentous occasion. When the sun goes d…

[Machine transcription] In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. On this most holy day, we see our Passover lamb led to the slaughter. So let us join Peter and the other disciple and follow the Lamb of God, set apart for this most holy sacrifice. He was oppressed and he was afflicted. He was cut off from the land of the livi…

Good FridayBy Vicar David Krueger

Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, Gospel Harmony of the PassionBy Rev. Craig Nehring

Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42By Rev. Craig Nehring

Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, John 13:1-17, 31b-35By Rev. Craig Nehring

In the thick of religious and political conspiracy and reactionary outcry among the crowd, Jesus remains steady amid all that unfolds, an orienting Divine force among the lies, chaos, and misbegotten perceptions of power and control.By Vicar Nicholas Breining

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Maundy Thursday, Year CBy Pastor Kurt Lammi - St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Rd, Dayton OH

[Machine transcription] In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. On this night, almost 2,000 years ago, our Lord Jesus Christ gave His Church the sacrament of His Holy Supper. This gift that the Lord wants us to receive in faith believing in the words that he said to his disciples the very night. And about this gift, t…

Maundy ThursdayBy Rev. Ross Davis

We celebrate Jesus' feast with his disciples, witnessing God's love in all forms. Love is at the heart of the meal we share this evening. We expand our love languages and care for each other as God's beloved community.By Rev. Zachary D. Wagner

[Machine transcription] In the name of Jesus, amen. Do Joshua and all the baptized. We rejoice today that Jesus, knowing what was going to happen, knowing that this was the week of his suffering, of his trial, of his beating, of his arrest, of his crucifixion, of his being laid in the tomb, and knowing even beyond that what lay ahead, Jesus still g…

Palm SundayBy Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

Palm / Passion Sunday, Year CBy Pastor Kurt Lammi - St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Rd, Dayton OH

Jesus entered Jerusalem lowly and riding on a donkey, as the type of king who is righteous and victorious, fulfilling God’s promises, by way of humility over boastfulness, service over domination, peacefulness over war, forgiveness over vengeance.By Vicar Nicholas Breining

This week we hear again the story of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It is a moment of great joy and excitement before the trials and sadness of Holy Week. We may have heard this story many times over our Christian lives- yet we are challenged each time to hear God's Word with fresh ears. This week I have been struck by Jesus' final words- …

Lent Midweek 5By Rev. Ross Davis

[Machine transcription] In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The plan that had been in place before the foundation of the world was quickly being brought to its completion. A speedy trial and a summary execution had made sure of that. This process that normally would have taken at least a period of days is now over…

Isaiah 12:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, 11-32By Rev. Craig Nehring

5th Sunday in Lent, Year CBy Pastor Kurt Lammi - St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Rd, Dayton OH

Fifth Sunday in LentBy Vicar David Krueger

[Machine transcription] May God give us his grace and peace. Dear Christians, the conspiracy was underway. Easter was drawing near, and the beloved son was about to be cast out of the vineyard. The chief priest, the scribes, and the elders of the people plotted together in order to hand him over to the governor. Blinded and filled with hate, these …

Mary pours out her love for Jesus, alongside an expensive jar of (burial-approved) perfume. Her extravagant act of love embodies a faithful response to Christ's love for us and all who are held near, especially the marginalized.By Rev. Zachary D. Wagner

This week's sermon and theme focus on our reading from Philippians 3:4-14. Here Paul explains to the Jews that, although he is fully 'qualified' to belong to their cultural and religious family, he considers his identity first to be in Christ. Paul insists that he may be recognised as 'belonging' in other ways, but his priority is to 'press on towa…

Lent Midweek 4By Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

[Machine transcription] In the name of Jesus. Amen. Jesus is condemned by Pilate, handed over to the soldiers, mocked, whipped, and crowned with thorns, and is let out to die under the weight of his cross. That’s where we pick up the story tonight. They let him away, and as he’s leaving the palace, maybe even leaving town, he falls under the weight…

Fourth Sunday in LentBy Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

[Machine transcription] Now the tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to hear Jesus, and the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable. You may be seated. Dear Stephen and Tray, dear conframands, dear baptized believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, this parable is on…

4th Sunday in Lent, Year CBy Pastor Kurt Lammi - St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Rd, Dayton OH

Despite our mistakes or self-righteousness, we can always trust that by returning to our merciful God, Jesus will be there running up to us with arms wide open, pulling us into the warm embrace of God’s abundant love and mercy.By Vicar Nicholas Breining

In this week’s Gospel Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a familiar story to most Christians. Why is it so familiar? Perhaps not only because we have heard it often- but also because we really can identify with the characters in the story. There may have been a time you resented someone who gained advantages ov…

Lent Midweek 3By Rev. Robert E. LeBlanc

[Machine transcription] Let us pray. May the words in my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, our rock and our Redeemer. Amen. To brothers and sisters in Christ, we have all seen those trials in the setting of a classroom where the defendant is fighting for his life, be it from spending time in prison or even …

Ezekiel 33:7-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9By Rev. Craig Nehring

Third Sunday in LentBy Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

3rd Sunday in Lent, Year CBy Pastor Kurt Lammi - St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Rd, Dayton OH

Attention-grabbing headlines and a parable overflowing with manure provide the backdrop for Jesus’ teaching rooted in divine mercy and judgment. Our response is simple: listen and repent.By Rev. Zachary D. Wagner

This week's Gospel Luke 13:1-9 contains a warning from Jesus about where we focus as we live here on earth. Jesus tells those around Him to turn away from sinful and selfish things, and reimmerse themselves in His teachings. Jesus then tells a parable about a fig tree which bears no fruit. Our theme for this week draws upon that parable- we investi…