Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31 Eastertide theme: Doubters welcome! Many identify strongly with the experience of Thomas and others who do not at first believe, and long to know that their doubt is not a cause for shame or exclusion from the community. The texts for the Easter season are an invitation for “doubters” to experience the presen…

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11 Mark 14:12-26 This year the readings for Holy Week present a significant contrast. For Mark, the story us dark and violent. Even the resurrection is met with fear. For John, these great events glorify Jesus. He does it all (“It is finished.”) And from the resurrection comes bold witness. We all live between fear and boldne…

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 John 19:17-30 This year the readings for Holy Week present a significant contrast. For Mark, the story us dark and violent. Even the resurrection is met with fear. For John, these great events glorify Jesus. He does it all (“It is finished.”) And from the resurrection comes bold witness. We all live between fear and bo…

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9 Mark 16:1-8 This year the readings for Holy Week present a significant contrast. For Mark, the story us dark and violent. Even the resurrection is met with fear. For John, these great events glorify Jesus. He does it all (“It is finished.”) And from the resurrection comes bold witness. We all live between fear and boldness.…

Scripture: Mark 14-15 Please enjoy this dramatic reading from the Gospel of Mark: Passion of JesusBy Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Mark 10:35-45 Repentance: God is not done with us yet During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testify …

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:14-21 Repentance: God is not done with us yet During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testify to C…

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 2:13-22 Repentance: God is not done with us yet During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testi…

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:3 Mark 15:25-39 Repentance: God is not done with us yet During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to test…

This message series is from 2022 with Pastor Scott. The inspiration is from a book called "Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive" by Thom S Rainer.By Luther Memorial Church

This message series is from 2022 with Pastor Scott. The inspiration is from a book called "Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive" by Thom S Rainer.By Luther Memorial Church

This message series is from 2022 with Pastor Scott. The inspiration is from a book called "Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive" by Thom S Rainer.By Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, 4:1-6 Mark 9:2-9 Greater Things Than These: In the darkness of winter, the light of the epiphany season shines through Jesus on us. That light began with a star in the east and brightens to show the heavens standing open. That light calls us to fish for people, to hear the teaching of Jesus, and to venture in new w…

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31 Mark 1:29-39 Unexpected Endings Often, we think we know how things will turn out--at the game, on the job, in politics, in life. But the message of Christianity at the end of the church year is to expect the unexpected. The parable of the talents, the song of Zachariah, and the parable of the sheep and the goats are all a…

Scripture: Deuternonomy 18:15-20 Mark 1:21-28 Greater Things Than These In the darkness of winter, the light of the epiphany season shines through Jesus on us. That light began with a star in the east and brightens to show the heavens standing open. That light calls us to fish for people, to hear the teaching of Jesus, and to venture in new ways an…

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 Greater Things Than These In the darkness of winter, the light of the epiphany season shines through Jesus on us. That light began with a star in the east and brightens to show the heavens standing open. That light calls us to fish for people, to hear the teaching of Jesus, and to venture in new ways and into…

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 John 1:43-51 Greater ThingsThan These In the darkness of winter, the light of the epiphany season shines through Jesus on us. That light began with a star in the east and brightens to show the heavens standing open. That light calls us to fish for people, to hear the teaching of Jesus, and to venture in new ways and into …

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Greater Things Than These In the darkness of winter, the light of the epiphany season shines through Jesus on us. That light began with a star in the east and brightens to show the heavens standing open. That light calls us to fish for people, to hear the teaching of Jesus, and to venture in new ways and into…

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Luke 2:22-40 The One For the time of Advent and Christmas, the overarching theme is “the One” teaching us how God works through individuals to accomplish God's saving work. Most significantly, God works through His Son whose coming we celebrate and anticipate. But there are other individuals who also play a role--John t…

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14 Matthew 1:18-25 The One For the time of Advent and Christmas, the overarching theme is “the One” teaching us how God works through individuals to accomplish God's saving work. Most significantly, God works through His Son whose coming we celebrate and anticipate. But there are other individuals who also play a role -- John…

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10-12 Luke 2:15-20 The One For the time of Advent and Christmas, the overarching theme is “the One” teaching us how God works through individuals to accomplish God's saving work. Most significantly, God works through His Son whose coming we celebrate and anticipate. But there are other individuals who also play a role -- John t…

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Luke 1:26-38 The One For the time of Advent and Christmas, the overarching theme is “the One” teaching us how God works through individuals to accomplish God's saving work. Most significantly, God works through His Son whose coming we celebrate and anticipate. But there are other individuals who also play a role -- Jo…

Scripture: Psalm 126 Restore In the midweek Advent services, the assigned psalms for each week repeat a plea for God to restore us. The writers of the psalms faced great challenges which they could not overcome without God's help. Their cry for restoration is our cry too as we await the fulfillment of God's promises in a child. His birth will make …

Scripture: Psalm 85 Restore Us In the midweek Advent services, the assigned psalms for each week repeat a plea for God to restore us. The writers of the psalms faced great challenges which they could not overcome without God's help. Their cry for restoration is our cry too as we await the fulfillment of God's promises in a child. His birth will mak…

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Mark 1:1-8 The One For the time of Advent and Christmas, the overarching theme is “the One” teaching us how God works through individuals to accomplish God's saving work. Most significantly, God works through His Son whose coming we celebrate and anticipate. But there are other individuals who also play a role -- John the …

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7 Restore us In the midweek Advent services, the assigned psalms for each week repeat a plea for God to restore us. The writers of the psalms faced great challenges which they could not overcome without God's help. Their cry for restoration is our cry too as we await the fulfillment of God's promises in a child. His birth will…

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9 Mark 11:1-10 The One For the time of Advent and Christmas, the overarching theme is “the One” teaching us how God works through individuals to accomplish God's saving work. Most significantly, God works through His Son whose coming we celebrate and anticipate. But there are other individuals who also play a role -- John the…

Scripture: Psalm 136 Luke 1:68-79 Unexpected Endings Often, we think we know how things will turn out -- at the game, on the job, in politics, in life. But the message of Christianity at the end of the church year is to expect the unexpected. The parable of the talents, the song of Zachariah, and the parable of the sheep and the goats are all about…

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Matthew 25:31-46 Unexpected Endings Often, we think we know how things will turn out -- at the game, on the job, in politics, in life. But the message of Christianity at the end of the church year is to expect the unexpected. The parable of the talents, the song of Zachariah, and the parable of the sheep and the g…

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 Unexpected Endings Often, we think we know how things will turn out -- at the game, on the job, in politics, in life. But the message of Christianity at the end of the church year is to expect the unexpected. The parable of the talents, the song of Zachariah, and the parable of the sheep and the go…

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Dive into the scripture with Chad!By Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 1 John 3:1-3 Rooted in Christ- Join us the next several weeks as Pastor Scott concludes his ministry at LMC-River Falls focusing on whom we are rooted in…none other than our Savior, Jesus Christ! “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you …

Scripture: Romans 10:5-17 1 John 3:1-3 Rooted in Christ- Join us the next several weeks as Pastor Scott concludes his ministry at LMC-River Falls focusing on whom we are rooted in…none other than our Savior, Jesus Christ! “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you wer…

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22 Joshua 1:6-9 Rooted in Christ- Join us the next several weeks as Pastor Scott concludes his ministry at LMC-River Falls focusing on whom we are rooted in…none other than our Savior, Jesus Christ! “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you wer…

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11 Matthew 5:14-16 Rooted in Christ- Join us the next several weeks as Pastor Scott concludes his ministry at LMC-River Falls focusing on whom we are rooted in…none other than our Savior, Jesus Christ! “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you w…

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17 Mark 8:31-9:1 Rooted in Christ- Join us the next several weeks as Pastor Scott concludes his ministry at LMC-River Falls focusing on whom we are rooted in…none other than our Savior, Jesus Christ! “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you we…

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31 Matthew 8:23-27 OT Time- Football season is here…but OT time brings us a quick look into some Old Testament texts! Join us as we dig into the word of God…Old Testament style!By Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13 Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 OT Time- Football season is here…but OT time brings us a quick look into some Old Testament texts! Join us as we dig into the word of God…Old Testament style!By Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21 Matthew 18:21-35 OT Time- Football season is here…but OT time brings us a quick look into some Old Testament texts! Join us as we dig into the word of God…Old Testament style!By Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 John 15:12-17 Cross Training- Join us in the coming weeks as do some cross training! Together we will explore the power of the Holy Spirit in getting us ready spiritually, mentally/emotionally, financially, physically, and relationally. Following Jesus as His disciples means that we are to be ready for anything!…

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-16 1 Timohty 4:6-11 Cross Training- Join us in the coming weeks as do some cross training! Together we will explore the power of the Holy Spirit in getting us ready spiritually, mentally/emotionally, financially, physically, and relationally. Following Jesus as His disciples means that we are to be ready for anything!…

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20 Matthew 25:14-27 Cross Training- Join us in the coming weeks as do some cross training! Together we will explore the power of the Holy Spirit in getting us ready spiritually, mentally/emotionally, financially, physically, and relationally. Following Jesus as His disciples means that we are to be ready for anything!…

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, 4:7-11 Cross Training- Join us in the coming weeks as do some cross training! Together we will explore the power of the Holy Spirit in getting us ready spiritually, mentally/emotionally, financially, physically, and relationally. Following Jesus as His disciples means that we are to be ready for anythi…

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-7 John 1:35-42 Quick Hits- All it takes is a quick look in God’s Word to find exactly what we need to help us through another day. Jesus. Join us the next two weeks as we gather together to receive another quick hit of Jesus and His love for us digging into the Word of God.By Luther Memorial Church

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-26 John 6:60-65 Cross Training- Join us in the coming weeks as do some cross training! Together we will explore the power of the Holy Spirit in getting us ready spiritually, mentally/emotionally, financially, physically, and relationally. Following Jesus as His disciples means that we are to be ready for anything!…

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-7 John 1:35-42 Quick Hits- All it takes is a quick look in God’s Word to find exactly what we need to help us through another day. Jesus. Join us the next two weeks as we gather together to receive another quick hit of Jesus and His love for us digging into the Word of God. Guest Pastor: Brody Athey from Servant of the Shephe…

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16 1 Timothy 6:6-10 The “Easy” Commands- The 10 commandments. Name them. Many of the commandments seem easy on the surface but a deeper look shows how impossible they are to keep. Hence why we are always breaking them. Join the fun at LMC-River Falls this summer as we explore The “Easy” Commands and see once again why we dai…

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32 James 3:1-10 The “Easy” Commands- The 10 commandments. Name them. Many of the commandments seem easy on the surface but a deeper look shows how impossible they are to keep. Hence why we are always breaking them. Join the fun at LMC-River Falls this summer as we explore The “Easy” Commands and see once again why we daily…

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24 1 Corinthians 6:12, 19-20 The “Easy” Commands- The 10 commandments. Name them. Many of the commandments seem easy on the surface but a deeper look shows how impossible they are to keep. Hence why we are always breaking them. Join the fun at LMC-River Falls this summer as we explore The “Easy” Commands and see once again w…

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21 Luke 10:25-37 The “Easy” Commands- The 10 commandments. Name them. Many of the commandments seem easy on the surface but a deeper look shows how impossible they are to keep. Hence why we are always breaking them. Join the fun at LMC-River Falls this summer as we explore The “Easy” Commands and see once again why we daily n…