"Rekindle the Gift" (October 5, 2025, 17th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video)

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With today’s service, we begin our annual stewardship focus. In a season of contention and strife, we may be tempted, as individuals and as a congregation, to shrink back, be quiet, and keep our faith to ourselves. This was the situation both the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk and the New Testament leader Timothy faced. But in challenging times, they were encouraged to step out boldly in faith, not as “culture warriors,” but as courageous witnesses to the saving power of Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Eric challenges us to rekindle that kind of faith in our lives, so that we can not only receive, but also share, all the saving love and power Jesus has given us.

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“Who Can Cross the Chasm?” September 28, 2025, 16th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video

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The parable for today from Luke 16:19-31 is vivid and powerful. There are two men on opposite sides of a chasm. One is wrapped in the love and security of our ancestor in the faith, Abraham. The other is in torment. Their positions in the parable are the exact opposite of what they experienced in life. Pastor Paige connects this parable to another part of our worship service, Confession & Forgiveness. She asks listeners to consider what actions they are leaving “undone” and what chasms have started forming in their lives as a result. On the other hand, she asks what they could accomplish, for the sake of our neighbors, if they tapped into the love and grace that Jesus freely gives us.

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“One, for All” September 21, 2025, 15th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video

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“All religions are really the same.” “They’re all just different paths up the same mountain.” Is that really the case? In our reading from 1Timothy 2:1-7, the Apostle Paul claims there is “one God” and “one mediator between God and humanity.” Why does this seem so out of place in our culture? Can it really be good news? In this sermon, Pastor Eric will encourage us to trust this one, unique, particular Savior, who is the one who gave himself “for all.”

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"The Gift of God's Mercy" (September 14, 2025, 14th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service)

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However close you feel to Jesus today, or how far, the truth is that Jesus is always seeking after you. You are God’s beloved child. In our gospel reading from Luke 15:1-10, Jesus tells two parables that show how wide his welcome and his mercy are toward everyone. Not only does Jesus welcome sinners, he also promises that when sinners repent, heaven throws a party! In this sermon, Pastor Paige invites hearers to open their eyes to the wideness of God’s mercy and the ways we are called to share God’s mercy and love with others.

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"What's It Worth?" (September 7, 2025, 13th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service)

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The book of Philemon is incredibly short (we will hear most if it as today’s second reading!) and incredibly “passive aggressive.” Why? The Apostle Paul is giving Philemon some very challenging instructions, and we can tell he is trying to make sure Philemon gets the hint. This command-that-isn’t-phrased-as-a-command from Paul is a living example of what Jesus talks about in our Gospel reading, the need to “count the cost” and the fact that following him will always lead us to the place of decision and sacrifice. Pastor Eric will challenge us: What sacrifice are you facing? What is the cost? A faith that has no cost will not lead us to the place where Jesus calls us to be.

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"A City That Lasts" (August 31, 2025, 12th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service)

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“We have no abiding city,” Hebrews tells us. This is a way of telling us that when we try to create our own way of life, apart from God, seeking our own security and comfort, usually at the expense of others, it is doomed to failure. In our readings from Hebrews and Luke, we find invitations to a new way of life, one that will abide forever because it is created by the death-defeating grace of Jesus. Pastor Eric challenges us to live by the rules of this city, and find a life of hope, truth, and joy that can only be enjoyed when it is shared with others.

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"Lift Your Head, Look Up, Praise God" (August 24, 2025, 11th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service)

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In today's gospel reading, Luke 13:10-17, Jesus heals a woman in the synagogue. Everyone witnessing this healing is surprised, not to mention the woman herself. In this sermon, Pastor Paige shows listeners how Jesus’ not only healed her physically, but he also changed her perspective. He does the same with the religious leaders who opposed him for healing someone on the Sabbath. How is Jesus calling you to expand, change, or heal your perspective on your life, your faith, your relationships, your community, or the world?

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“100% for Jesus” August 17, 2025 10th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video

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In today's gospel reading, Luke 12:49-56, Jesus challenges us to examine our commitment to being his disciples. In this sermon, Pastor Paige unpacks his words. They can be hard to hear, even though they paint an accurate picture of what following Jesus entails. Pastor Paige reminds listeners to hear Jesus' call to devote our lives to him in light of the commitment he first made to us, through his cross.

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"What If God *Could* Be Trusted?" (August 10, 2025, 9th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service)

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In today's reading from Luke 12:22-34, Jesus challenges and invites us to trust in God's promises more deeply. Pastor Eric will help us to see what this could look like in our lives, and how we can step into that kind of trust.

Please use the button above to download a bulletin to help you follow along with the service.* We invite you to use the “Supporting Reformation’s Mission” button to invest in our ministry. At that link, you will find ways to make online donations to provide the resources needed for our church to keep on reaching out with the love of Jesus, as well as a survey you can print out and return to church about ways you can become more involved in what God is doing at Reformation. Thank you for your generous support!

*We have a new bulletin format this month. The first pages of the bulletin you download will have the parts of the service that repeat every week. The final pages of the bulletin have the new “Sunday Booklet” with the specific readings and hymns for this Sunday. The weekly church calendar, announcements, and Parish Worker names are in the final pages of the bulletin as well. We are making this change as an experiment to be better stewards of our resources and paper.

August 3, 2025, 8th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video

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Today's readings deal with "the rich" and "the greedy." But how do we define "rich" or "greedy?" Many people talk as if wealth and abundance themselves are evil. But what if the problem isn't in our bank accounts, but in our souls? In today's sermon, Pastor Eric helps us see how greed can be a reality for all of us, and how Jesus can create true generosity in our hearts.

Please use the button above to download a bulletin to help you follow along with the service.* We invite you to use the “Supporting Reformation’s Mission” button to invest in our ministry. At that link, you will find ways to make online donations to provide the resources needed for our church to keep on reaching out with the love of Jesus, as well as a survey you can print out and return to church about ways you can become more involved in what God is doing at Reformation. Thank you for your generous support!

*We have a new bulletin format this month. The first pages of the bulletin you download will have the parts of the service that repeat every week. The final pages of the bulletin have the new “Sunday Booklet” with the specific readings and hymns for this Sunday. The weekly church calendar, announcements, and Parish Worker names are in the final pages of the bulletin as well. We are making this change as an experiment to be better stewards of our resources and paper.

"Host or Guest? Yes!" (July 6, 2025, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video)

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In today’s Gospel reading from Luke, Jesus sends out 70 workers to share the good news of the Kingdom of God, and to be laborers for God’s harvest. In this sermon, Pastor Paige asks listeners to imagine what it was like for the 70 to be guests as they traveled to the surrounding towns. They were also acting as hosts, as they brought the healing power of Jesus to the places they visited. How is Jesus calling you to receive his gifts, and also give them to others, in service and in sharing the good news of God’s love?

Please use the button above to download a bulletin to help you follow along with the service.* We invite you to use the “Supporting Reformation’s Mission” button to invest in our ministry. At that link, you will find ways to make online donations to provide the resources needed for our church to keep on reaching out with the love of Jesus, as well as a survey you can print out and return to church about ways you can become more involved in what God is doing at Reformation. Thank you for your generous support!

*We have a new bulletin format this month. The first pages of the bulletin you download will have the parts of the service that repeat every week. The final pages of the bulletin have the new “Sunday Booklet” with the specific readings and hymns for this Sunday. The weekly church calendar, announcements, and Parish Worker names are in the final pages of the bulletin as well. We are making this change as an experiment to be better stewards of our resources and paper.

The Third Sunday after Pentecost (June 29, 2025 Worship Video)

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We are so glad you’re joining Reformation for online worship! We hope that this time of prayer, song, and hearing the Word of God will help you to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and grow in your love and service.

Please use the button above to download a bulletin to help you follow along with the service. We have a new bulletin format starting this week. The first pages of the bulletin you download will have the parts of the service that repeat every week. The final pages of the bulletin have the new “Sunday Booklet” with the specific readings and hymns for this Sunday. The weekly church calendar, announcements, and Parish Worker names are in the final pages of the bulletin as well. We are making this change as an experiment to be better stewards of our resources and paper.

Today’s guest preacher is Reformation member, Pastor Dianna Smith. Pastor Paige Evers is the presiding pastor.

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“Healed, Restored & Saved” (June 22, 2025 The Second Sunday after Pentecost Worship Video)

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Today’s story from the Gospel of Luke is vivid and dramatic. Jesus heals a man possessed by many demons. In this sermon, Pastor Paige explores the ways the man’s life changed after his encounter with the Lord. She also asks why the man’s neighbors forced Jesus to leave town after he freed the man of all of those demons, and she encourages listeners to consider how Jesus’ healing power can help transform their own lives for the better.

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“Enfolded in Love” (June 15, 2025 The Holy Trinity Sunday Worship Video)

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On this festival day, we are celebrating The Holy Trinity and presenting three quilts to our 2025 high school graduates. Pastor Paige describes how believing in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit brings greater fullness and joy to our faith and to our lives. Focusing on The Holy Trinity helps us remember that God is always with us, just as the quilts we give to our high school seniors are a tangible reminder of the congregation’s love, prayers, and good wishes for them as they begin the next stage of their lives.

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“Power Source” (June 8, 2025 Day of Pentecost Sunday Worship Video)

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Today we celebrate the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that the Holy Spirit would come to the believers and empower them for ministry. The Holy Spirit leads and guides us to continue Jesus’ work in the world. In this sermon, Pastor Paige focuses on the Spirit as the power source and inspiration for our faith and our lives.

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Church Music Sunday (June 1, 2025 Easter 7 Sunday Worship Video)

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It’s Church Music Sunday! The Choir will offer several anthems today to praise God and share the joy of music. Today’s guest preacher is Reformation member, Pastor Rod Kopp.

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“God Comes Close to You” (May 25, 2025 Easter 6 Sunday Worship Video)

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The Book of Revelation pulls back the curtain on the heavenly realm. It gives us a vision of the heaven that God promises for us and for all who trust in our crucified and risen Lord. In today’s sermon on Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, Pastor Paige explores how this heavenly vision relates to a joyful occasion in the life of our congregation: receiving 26 new members! This passage gives us a good idea of how to live and serve others in our present time, as followers of the risen Jesus. It also gives us hope for the future, when the holy city will descend from heaven and we will worship God up close. Taking time to imagine this glorious vision renews our faith, fills us with hope, and helps us celebrate the growth of our congregation with great joy.

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“The Unlearning that Leads to Life” (May 18, 2025 Easter 5 Sunday Worship Video)

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During the Easter season, our first reading follows the Book of Acts and teaches us how the early Christians came to faith and formed a community. In today’s reading from Acts 11:1-18, Peter undergoes a change of heart about who is allowed to follow Jesus, thanks to a vision from God. Peter’s experience, and his new conviction that God’s mercy and love is for everyone, creates a wave of change in the early church. In this sermon, Pastor Paige asks listeners to think about aspects of their life and faith where unlearning could lead to more joy, and to a deeper understanding of God’s purpose for their lives.

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“Jesus: Our Leader & Our Lord” (May 11, 2025 Easter 4 Sunday Worship Video)

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This Sunday is also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” We hear Psalm 23 and the gospel reading from John 10:22-30 about the ways that Jesus is our good shepherd. As we travel through the Easter season, Good Shepherd Sunday helps us reflect on how Jesus is the shepherd of our individual lives and of our life together as a church family. When we follow and obey Jesus, our good shepherd, our hearts are full of purpose and our lives are full of joy, unlike anything we could experience or accomplish on our own.

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May 4, 2025 Easter 3 Sunday Worship Video

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We are delighted to welcome Pastor Dianna Smith as our guest preacher today!

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