Sermons

In these Sundays after Pentecost, we are reminded of Jesus’ invitation: to find lasting life, we must first lose it for his sake. Today, Jesus speaks of welcome—a loaded concept in a world of borders and boundaries. Yet through the waters of promise, grace alone welcomes us wholly into the eternal life of the Triune God.

Discipleship doesn’t start with a demand to “do better.” It starts at the cross, where Jesus meets us in our brokenness and breathes new life into us. Joined to his death, we are made alive. Forgiven. Found. In this new life, we discover that the difficulties of discipleship are nothing but joy. Found by Jesus, we go with his good news to the whole world.

Today, we journey to Sinai to see how God didn’t just rescue his people from suffering but entered into a lifelong covenant with them. Through Holy Baptism, we are welcomed into that same promise. Freed from sin and death, we now have access to God’s grace and a purpose: joining Jesus in his mission for this broken world.

For Youth Sunday, we celebrated and gave thanks for the many gifts our youth bring to the Grace Lutheran Church and School community. Owen, a student at Notre Dame University, proclaimed God’s Word to us in the sermon.

While it is tempting to attempt to explain the Holy Trinity, especially today, it is much better to listen as the Triune God speaks from the creation story to the gospel. Join us for worship to hear the message meant for you: your sin is forgiven and you are alive, welcome forever in the dance of Trinity.

On this fiftieth day of Easter, we celebrate the sending of the Holy Spirit—not just for those first disciples, but for us today. The living God meets us in each moment, offering peace, forgiveness, and God’s own presence dwelling within us. Animated by these gifts, we’re propelled out of our closed-off rooms and into the world to testify to what God is still doing for all.

On May 17, we welcomed Dr. Adrian Kacian from Center for Christian Education (CCE) in Martin Slovakia.

Whether you’re navigating a season of joy or a valley of despair, there is no geography of the heart that can keep the risen Christ from finding you. You aren’t alone in this world; you are adopted, named, and fiercely loved by the God in whom you live, move, and have your being.

We often remember Thomas for his questions, but his struggle is one we all share: How can we follow where Jesus leads? When the way forward feels uncertain, Jesus reassures us that we are exactly where we need to be and will never be lost or alone again.

On April 26, 2026, Grace Lutheran Church welcomed Rev. Angela Denker. She is an award-winning author, ELCA Lutheran pastor, and veteran journalist.