In this sermon based on Mark 10:28-45, Tim reflects on how Jesus' disciples misunderstood his mission and the nature of his kingdom. As they journeyed to Jerusalem, the disciples expected to enter the city with honor and influence, as tru...

In this sermon based on Ephesians 5:21-6:4, Tim reflects on how our beliefs about family life can be shaped by experiences and media, comparing that to biblical teachings. This sermon emphasizes key biblical principles: husbands should love the...

In this sermon, Tim reflects on the complexity of human nature, especially in the context of faith; using the Latin word "simul" (meaning "at the same time") to explore how Christians are simultaneously sinners and saints. Through faith in Jesu...

In this episode, Tim underscores the importance of spiritual realities in shaping our response to distress, drawing from the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 6:8-17.  When human support fails, as seen in the apostle Paul's final imprisonment, Go...

This sermon reflects on the life and faith of a man named Edward Malinka, emphasizing his deep love for the Psalms and God's Word. Edward's camping stories and his passion for hymns and scripture exemplified his commitment to living by God's pr...

In this episode on Luke 3, Tim delves into the ways God provides for our daily needs, drawing on biblical teachings from both the Old and New Testaments. In Proverbs 30:8-9, Agur prays for neither riches nor poverty but only his daily bread, il...

In this episode on Hebrews 13:7-8, 15-21, Tim emphasizes the distinction between needs and wants, using children's desires as an example. Maturing involves learning to distinguish between the two. The book of Hebrews encourages spiritual maturi...

In this episode, Pastor Tim emphasizes the reliability of God, contrasting it with the unreliability of things people often worship, like money, health, etc. He refers to Augustine's critique of worshiping multiple unreliable gods, highlighting...

In this episode, Tim discusses the story of Peter’s denial and Paul's confrontation to him. When Jesus was arrested on Maundy Thursday, Peter denied knowing Him three times out of fear for his own life.Fast forward twenty years to Antioc...

In this episode guest preacher Mark Birkholz, a WELS Mission Counselor from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, delivers a sermon discussing Mark 6:1-6, where Jesus visits his hometown with his disciples and teaches in the synagogue on the Sabbath. The ...

In this episode Tim delivers a sermon discussing Mark 4:35-41, where Jesus calms a storm, astonishing his disciples. Despite their experience as sailors, the disciples are overwhelmed by the storm’s intensity and question if Jesus cares about t...

God emphasizes the importance of keeping promises, regardless of whether the other party deserves it. Breaking promises, leads to severe consequences. This principle applies to various aspects of life, such as marriage and employment, where loy...

Jesus' offer of hope to sinners; the Pharisees' approach offered hope only to the righteous. The fundamental conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees wasn't about specific laws but rather about who deserved hope and salvation.Jesus enco...

Lets explore the concept of Sabbath and what God desires from us on this holy day. It begins by recounting the Old Testament story from Numbers 15, where a man was executed for gathering wood on the Sabbath, highlighting the serious nature of b...

What is the meaning of baptism? In this episode we learn how baptism is not about just fulfilling a command but is a gift from God that makes one a child of God. Through baptism, individuals receive salvation and are adopted into God's family, ...

Ezekiel 37 presents, the vision of dry bones, where God shows Ezekiel a valley of bones, representing the spiritual death of the Israelites. These people were killed by God as a punishment for their sins, including idolatry and oppression. The...

In this episode Tim discusses the various encounters Jesus had, while highlighting his refusal to fulfill selfish desires in encouragement of spiritual growth. After his resurrection, Jesus spends time with his disciples, explaining Scripture a...

Some portrayals may display God as a lonely creator in need of company in the beginning of creation. That God isn’t the God Christianity describes. That Creator isn’t the Creator we meet in the Bible. The Bible tells us that, in that incomprehe...

In this episode, Tim starts off discussing the modern phenomena of mass production, where identical products are easily replaced, while with God’s creation, every human is unique and irreplaceable. This uniqueness often causes frustration becau...

Even if we attend worship at a church weekly, what's our relationship to that particular congregation? How do we think about it? Do we flit from church to church according to our tastes? What would God have us do?In this miniseries, Pas...

Humans beings only live in the present. That's just how time works, after all. But we often want to live in the future. We spend a lot of time thinking about the future. What spiritual effects can that have on us?In this miniseries, Pas...

There are skepticism that people encounter when browsing social media platforms and even when using AI technologies like ChatGPT. Tim also addresses skepticism people have towards various authorities, including the government, media, and even r...

The Easter message profoundly shapes daily life by anchoring it in the reality of Jesus' resurrection. This event, affirms the existence of God and validates Jesus' divinity. Moreover, it promises the resurrection of all believers, offering hop...

We thank Reverend Mark Wendland for serving us in worship today. His active pastoral ministry took place as a foreign missionary in Zambia and Malawi, as well as stateside parishes in Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This Sunda...

 In a reflection on Maundy Thursday, Tim discusses the unity expressed in the Lord's Supper as outlined in 1 Corinthians 10:16-17. The juxtaposition of contemporary American Christian worship experience with that of the early Corinthian co...