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Sermons on Joel

Pentecost – May 17, 2026

Service Folder This Sunday is Pentecost, one of the three great festivals in the Christian Church. Pentecost happens to coincide with Memorial Day weekend this year. On Memorial Day we remember the fallen who served our country so that we can live in peace. That is a reflection of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out on Pentecost to bring to remembrance…

Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026

Service Folder Tonight we introduce our Lent sermon series, which is based on the ancient hymn “O Love, How Deep” (LSB 544). This hymn, written in the fifteenth century, contemplates the love of God in becoming man, taking on our life, dying our death, and rising again, all for us. But for us to understand and appreciate this love, we must first…

Pentecost-Confirmation – June 8, 2025

Announcements Service Folder Sunday is the 50th day after Easter, the Feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost the ascended Jesus, sitting at his Father’s right hand, poured out the Holy Spirit. The Spirit fell on the disciples, enabling them to speak fluently the Good News of Jesus in languages they never learned to a multi-language crowd. Jesus continues to pour out his Spirit…