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	Previous Sermons 2025-2026 Church Year
04/19/26	*The 3rd Sunday of Easter--Audio Sermon*
04/12/26	*The 2nd Sunday of Easter--Audio Sermon*
04/05/26	EASTER SUNDAY* THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD --Audio Sermon**
03/29/26	Palm Passion Sunday --Audio Sermon
03/22/26	The 5th Sunday in Lent --Audio Sermon
03/15/26	The 4th Sunday in Lent --Audio Sermon
03/08/26	The 3rd Sunday in Lent --Audio Sermon
03/01/26	The 2nd Sunday in Lent --Audio Sermon
02/22/26	The 1st Sunday in Lent --Audio Sermon
02/15/26	THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD --Audio Sermon
02/08/26	*The 5th Sunday After the Epiphany--Audio Sermon*
02/01/26	*The 4th Sunday After the Epiphany--Audio Sermon*
01/25/26	*The 3rd Sunday After the Epiphany--Audio Sermon*
01/18/26	*The 2nd Sunday After the Epiphany--Audio Sermon*
01/11/26	*The Baptisim of Our Lord--Audio Sermon*
01/04/26	*The 2nd Sunday After Christmas--Audio Sermon*
12/28/25	*The 1st Sunday After Christmas--Audio Sermon*
12/21/25	*Fourth Sunday in Advent--Audio Sermon*
12/14/25	*Third Sunday in Advent--Audio Sermon*
12/07/25	*Second Sunday in Advent--Audio Sermon*
11/30/25	*First Sunday in Advent--Audio Sermon*
11/23/25	Last Sunday of the Church Year--Audio Sermon
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	Previous Audio Sermons 2025-2026
04/19/26	*He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia!* WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH THE 3^RD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 19, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS First Reading: Acts 5:14 36-41 The Epistles: 1 Peter 1:17-25 THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 24:13-35 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE “AN INVITE” * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
04/12/26	*He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia!* WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH THE 2^ND SUNDAY OF EASTER April 12, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS First Reading: Acts 5:29-42 The Epistles: 1 Peter 1:3-9 THE HOLY GOSPEL John 20:19-31 EASTER EVE THE POWER OF EASTER THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK [OUR MISSION] Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE RESURRECTION * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
04/05/26	*He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia!* WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH EASTER SUNDAY April 5, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl THE READINGS Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:1-6 The Epistles: Colossians 3:1-4 THE HOLY GOSPEL THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD St. Matthew 28:1-10 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE “FOR US HE LIVES ON HIGH TO REIGN” * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
03/22/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 5^th SUNDAY IN LENT March 22, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Epistles: Romans 8:1-11 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. John 11:17-27; 38-53 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* MESSAGE “I AM THE RESURRECTION” JOHN 11 * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
03/15/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 4^th SUNDAY IN LENT March 15, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 42:14-21 The Epistles: Ephesians 5:8-14 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. John 9:1-7; 13-17; 34-39 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* MESSAGE “LORD, I BELIEVE!” I WAS BLIND, NOW I SEE * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
03/08/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 3^rd SUNDAY IN LENT March 8, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7 The Epistles: Romans 5:1-8 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. John 4:5-26 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* MESSAGE "ARE YOU HUNGRY OR THIRSTY?" Water Is Given For All! * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
03/01/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 2^nd SUNDAY IN LENT March 1, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-19 The Epistles: Romans 5:1-8,13-17 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. John 3:1-17 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "Jesus Knows What Is in Man" * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
02/22/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT February 22, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am Old Testament: Genesis 3:1-21 The Epistles: Romans 5:12-19 THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 4:1-11 “LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION” Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE * VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 2026 The "What" And "Where We're Going VISION: "To be a beacon of Christ's love in our evolving community, becoming a diverse and missional hub where people find belonging, purpose, and transformation. MISSION: "To boldly follow Christ into a new season, becoming a welcoming, equipping center that transforms lives and neighbors for God's glory." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"
02/15/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD February 15, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Exodus 24:8-18 The Epistles: 2 Peter 1:16-21 THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 17:1-9 THE TRANSFIGURATION Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
02/08/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH the 5^th Sunday After the Epiphany February 8, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 58:3-9 The Epistles: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 THE HOLY GOSPEL SERMON ON THE MOUNT St. Matthew 5:13-20 THE BEATITUDES II Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "ATTITUDE" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
02/01/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH the 4^th Sunday After the Epiphany February 1, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 The Epistles: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Matthew 5:1-12 THE BEATITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE?" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
01/25/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH the 3^rd Sunday After the Epiphany January 25, 2026 No on-site services this date due to potential and real ice. Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 9:1-4 The Epistles: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Matthew 4:12-25 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "LIGHT IN A DARK PLACE" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
01/18/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH the 2^nd Sunday After the Epiphany January 18, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7 The Epistles: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 THE HOLY GOSPEL St. John 1:29-42 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "REST" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
01/11/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The baptism of our lord January 11, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9 The Epistles: Romans 6:1-11 THE GOSPEL ST. MATTHEW 3:13-17 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "To Fulfilling All Righteousness" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
01/04/26	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 2^nd Sunday after christmas January 4, 2026 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:4-15 The Epistles: Ephesians 1:3-14 THE GOSPEL LUKE 2:40-52 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
12/28/25	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 1^st Sunday after christmas December 28, 2025 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 63:7-14 The Epistles: Galatians 4:4-7 THE GOSPEL Matthew 2:13-23 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE "Get Up!" * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
12/21/25	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 4^th Sunday in Advent December 21, 2025 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17 The Epistles: Romans 1:1-7 THE GOSPEL Matthew 1:18-25 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST MATTHEW 1:18-25 THE MESSAGE: FULFILL “ENFOLDED” * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
12/14/25	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 3^rd Sunday in Advent December 14, 2025 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10 The Epistles: James 5:7-11 THE GOSPEL Matthew 11:2-15 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE “LISTEN” * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
12/07/25	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 2^nd Sunday in Advent December 7, 2025 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10 The Epistles: Romans 15:4-13 THE GOSPEL Matthew 3:1-12 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE “TURN AROUND” * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
11/30/25	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH The 1^st Sunday in Advent November 30, 2025 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 The Epistles: Romans 13:11-14 THE GOSPEL Matthew 24:36-44 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE “UNAWARE” * THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
11/23/25	WELCOME Lord of Life Lutheran ChurcH *Last Sunday of the Church Year* November 23, 2025 Serving Today: Pastor Carl Please join us at our regular onsite services at 10:45 am Sundays Bible Study Activities Start @ 9:45 am THE READINGS Old Testament: Malachi 3:13-18 The Epistles: Colossians 1:13-20 THE GOSPEL Luke 23:27-43 Confession & Absolution--Apostle's Creed--Lord's Prayer *************** ******************* Audio Sermon ************* ******************* THE MESSAGE “FORGIVENESS” * HAPPY THANKSGIVING! THE MISSION & VISION STATEMENT I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, That by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) …Choose this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)

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