Sermons

2012
- February
  - "God's Invitation, Our Response (Epiphany 5)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, February 05, 2012 (Mark 1:29-39)
- January
  - "The Voice of Authority (Epiphany 4)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 29, 2012 (Mark 1:21-28)
  - "Core Convictions (Epiphany 3)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, January 22, 2012 (Jonah 3:1-5, 10)
  - "Call - God's Revelation to Your Heart (Epiphany 2)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 15, 2012 (I Samuel 3; Psalm 139; John 1:29-42)
  - "Jesus' Baptism - and Yours"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, January 08, 2012 (Mark 1:4-11)
  - "The Name of Jesus (Christmas I)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 01, 2012 (Luke 2:15-21)
2011
- December
  - "Susan Moberg Memorial Service"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 28, 2011 (John 14:1-7)
  - "Occupy Christmas"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, December 25, 2011 (John 1:1-14)
  - "Hope Fulfilled (Christmas Eve)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Saturday, December 24, 2011 (Luke 2:1-20)
  - "Joy, God's Gift (Advent 4 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 21, 2011 (Isaiah 65:17-18)
  - "Mary's "Yes," Our "Yes""
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, December 18, 2011 (Luke 1:26-38)
  - "Be Strong and Courageous (Advent 3 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (Joshua 1:1-9)
  - "Peace from Outside"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 07, 2011 (Isaiah 53:7-10)
  - "Is This The Way It's Supposed to Be? - Advent II"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, December 04, 2011 (Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11)
  - "Hope from the Prophets"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (Jonah 1:1-6)
- November
  - "An Uncertain Future - Advent I"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, November 27, 2011 (Mark 13:24-37)
  - "Happy Thanksliving"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, November 23, 2011 (Deuteronomy 8:7-18)
  - "The Treasure in You"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 13, 2011 (Matthew 25:14-30)
  - "The Other Side of Death - All Saints Sunday"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, November 06, 2011 (Matthew 5:1-12)
- October
  - "Coming Clean About Sin (Reformation/Confirmation)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, October 30, 2011 (John 8:31-36)
  - "Who Would Refuse Grace? (Pentecost 17)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, October 09, 2011 (Matthew 22:1-14)
  - "Signs of the Resurrection (Pentecost 16)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, October 02, 2011 (Matthew 21:33-46)
  - "Celebration of Grace in the Life of Charlie Gardner"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Friday, October 07, 2011 (John 3:16-17)
- September
  - "Two Sons: Rebellion and Disobedience (Pentecost 15)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, September 25, 2011 (Matthew 21:23-32)
  - "9/11, Forgiveness, and You"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Matthew 18:21-35)
  - "Kinship Community – God’s Family Values (Pentecost 12)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, September 04, 2011 (Matthew 18:15-20)
- August
  - "Show and Tell (Pentecost 11)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, August 28, 2011 (Matthew 16:21-28)
  - "You Are the Butterfly Effect (Pentecost 10)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, August 21, 2011 (Romans 12:1-8)
  - "Crossing the Line (Pentecost 9)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, August 14, 2011 (Matthew 15:21-28)
  - "Making Sense of Bible Stories (Pentecost 8)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, August 07, 2011 (I Kings 19:8-13; Matthew 14:22-33)
- July
  - "Windows Into the Kingdom (Pentecost 6)"
    
    Rev. Cynthia Schnaath
    Sunday, July 24, 2011 (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52)
  - "Letting God be God (Pentecost 5)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, July 17, 2011 (Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43)
  - "Tossed by God (Pentecost 4)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, July 10, 2011 (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
  - "A Perfect Fit (Pentecost 3)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, July 03, 2011 (Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30)
- June
  - "The Reverse Welcome (Pentecost 2)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, June 26, 2011 (Matthew 10:40-42)
  - "Ordination of Janice Hawley"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, June 26, 2011 (John 4:5-30)
  - "Final Instructions: Gather and Love (Holy Trinity Sunday)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, June 19, 2011 (Matthew 28:16-20)
  - "Receive the Holy Spirit"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, June 12, 2011 (John 7:37-39)
  - "What Do You Do While You're Waiting? (Ascension/7th Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, June 05, 2011 (Acts 1:6-14)
- May
  - "The Advocate for You (Sixth Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, May 29, 2011 (John 14:15-21)
  - "Making Sense of Easter (Fifth Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, May 22, 2011 (John 14:1-14)
  - "The Way, the Truth and the Life! (Fifth Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Rev. Dr. Charles Maahs, Bishop Emeritus
    Thursday, May 19, 2011 (John 14:1-14)
  - "Defining Moments (Fourth Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, May 15, 2011 (John 10"1-10)
  - "On the Road with Jesus (Third Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, May 08, 2011 (Luke 24:13-35)
  - "Jesus and Our Thomas Culture (Second Sunday of Easter)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, May 01, 2011 (John 20:19-31)
- April
  - "The New Ending (Easter Sunrise)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, April 24, 2011 (Matthew 28:1-10)
  - "Didn’t Expect that to Happen! (Day of Resurrection/Easter)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, April 24, 2011 (Matthew 28:1-10)
  - "The Second Fear (Good Friday)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Friday, April 22, 2011 (Psalm 22:1-11)
  - "You Are Blessed If You Do These Things (Maundy Thursday)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Thursday, April 21, 2011 (John 13:1-17, 31b-35)
  - "Remember Me, Remember You (Holy Thursday)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Thursday, April 21, 2011 (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
  - "Spy Wednesday (Holy Wednesday)"
    
    Pastor Brenda Crossfield
    Wednesday, April 20, 2011 (John 13:21-32 )
  - "Light and Glory (Holy Tuesday)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Tuesday, April 19, 2011 (John 12:20-37)
  - "Questions and Answers (Funeral Sermon for Kay Ward)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Monday, April 18, 2011 (John 11:17-27)
  - "Outrageous Mary (Holy Monday)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Monday, April 18, 2011 (John 12:1-11)
  - "... to let the oppressed go free ... (Lent 5 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, April 13, 2011 (Luke 4:16-21)
  - "When Jesus Is Too Late (Lent 5)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, April 10, 2011 (John 11:1-45)
  - "Restoring Sight to the Blind (Lent 4 midweek)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, April 06, 2011 (Luke 4:18-19)
  - "Now I See! (First Lutheran, Tulsa)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, April 03, 2011 (John 9:1-41)
  - "I Was Blind, but Now I See (Lent 4)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, April 03, 2011 (John 9:1-41)
- March
  - "Release to the Captives (Lent 3 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, March 30, 2011 (Luke 4:16-21)
  - "True Thirst, True Satisfaction (Lent 3)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, March 27, 2011 (John 4:5-42)
  - "Nicodemus' New Dawn (Lent 2)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, March 20, 2011 (John 3:1-17)
  - "The Spirit is Upon You! (Lent 1 midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, March 16, 2011 (Luke 4:16-21)
  - "Jesus' Temptation - and Ours (Lent 1)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, March 13, 2011 (Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Matt 4:1-11)
  - "Ash Wednesday: A Necessary Evil"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, March 09, 2011 (Joel 2:1-2; 12-15)
- February
  - "How to Un-worry (8th Sunday after Epiphany)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, February 27, 2011 (Matthew 6:24-34)
  - "Dear Pastors: Tell Us the Truth (7th Sunday after Epiphany)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, February 20, 2011 (Matthew 5:38-48)
  - "Anger, Lust, Divorce (6th Sunday after Epiphany)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 (Matthew 5:21-37)
- January
  - "Can You Imagine? (3rd Sunday after Epiphany)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 23, 2011 (Matthew 4:12-23)
  - "What Are You Looking For? (2nd Sunday after Epiphany)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, January 16, 2011 (John 1:29-42; Isaiah 49:1-7)
  - "The Gift That Changes Everything (Baptism of Our Lord)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 09, 2011 (Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17)
  - "The Word That Saves (Second Sunday after Christmas)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, January 02, 2011 (John 1:1-18)
2010
- December
  - "Mixing Religion and Politics (First Sunday after Christmas)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, December 26, 2010 (Matthew 2:1-26)
  - "The Manger: Empty No More (Christmas Eve)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Friday, December 24, 2010 (Luke 2:1-20)
  - "Emmanuel, God with Us (Advent 4 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, December 22, 2010 (Isaiah 7:10-17)
  - "Angels and Dreamers (Advent 4)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, December 19, 2010 (Matthew 1:18-25)
  - "True Joy (Advent 3 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 15, 2010 (Isaiah 35:1-10)
  - "God Out of the Box (Advent 3)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, December 12, 2010 (Matthew 11:2-11)
  - "The Advent Irony (Advent 2 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, December 08, 2010 (Isaiah 11:1-10)
  - "Signposts for Advent Travelers (Advent 2)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, December 05, 2010 (Matthew 3:1-12)
  - "God Keeps Creating - In You! (Advent I Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 01, 2010 (Isaiah 2:1-5)
- November
  - "Live ready! (Advent I)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 28, 2010 (Matthew 24:36-44)
  - "Betwixt and Between (The Eve of Thanksgiving)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, November 24, 2010 (John 6:25-35)
  - "The Discipleship of Money"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser and Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 21, 2010 (Luke 23:33-43)
  - "The End Is Near!"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 14, 2010 (Luke 21:5-19)
  - "Living Saints"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 07, 2010 (Luke 6:20-31)
- October
  - "Used by God - Reformation Sunday"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, October 31, 2010 (Luke 19:1-10 & John 8:31-36 )
  - "The Power of Affirmation and Approval"
    
    Rev. Dr. Charles Maahs, Bishop Emeritus
    Sunday, October 31, 2010 (Luke 3:21-22 and John 8:31-38.)
  - "For Just Such a Time as This"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Thursday, October 28, 2010 (Luke 18:1-8)
  - "Pray ... and not lose heart""
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, October 17, 2010 (Luke 18:1-8)
  - "Gratitude and Grilled Cheese"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, October 10, 2010 (Luke 17:11-19)
  - "You Have What You Need"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, October 03, 2010 (Luke 17:5-10)
- September
  - "Answering God's Call in a Hyper-Consumer World"
    
    Nathan Dungan
    Sunday, September 26, 2010 (Luke 16:19-31)
  - "Blessed Deadlines"
    
    Rev. Dr. Charlie Maahs
    Thursday, September 23, 2010 (Luke 16:19-31)
  - "Street Smarts for The Kingdom"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, September 19, 2010 (Luke 16:1-13)
  - "Cost of Discipleship? We Are Not Our Own"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, September 05, 2010 (Luke 14:25-33 )
  - "Humility, Hospitality, & Honor"
    
    Bishop Gerald Mansholt
    Sunday, August 29, 2010 (Hebrews 13:1-16, Luke 14:1,7-14)
- August
  - "The Bent Over Woman and the Unbending Man"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, August 22, 2010 (Luke 13:10-17)
  - "Story Linking"
    
    Pastor Meggan Prosser-Gebhardt
    Sunday, August 15, 2010 (Hebrews 11)
  - "Do Not Be Afraid"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, August 08, 2010 (Luke 12:32-40)
- July
  - "Teach Us to Pray"
    
    Pastor Cynthia Schnaath
    Sunday, July 25, 2010 (Luke 11:1-13)
  - "Distracted"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, July 18, 2010 (Luke 10:38-42)
  - "Ordination of Brenda Crossfield"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Saturday, July 17, 2010 (Mark 4:1-9)
  - "July 4th - Dependence Day"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, July 04, 2010 (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)
- June
  - "Follow on the Road Less Traveled"
    
    Sem. Brenda Crossfield
    Sunday, June 27, 2010 (Luke 9:51-62)
  - "A Celebration of Grace in the Life of Brent Cherry "
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Monday, June 21, 2010 (Matthew 25:31-46)
  - "It's Not About the Pigs!"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, June 20, 2010 (Luke 8:26-39)
  - "Why Am I Here?"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, June 06, 2010 (Luke 7:11-17)
- May
  - "Living a Wisdom Life"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, May 30, 2010 (John 16:12-15)
  - "One in Christ"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, May 16, 2010 (John 17:20-26)
  - "Our Christian Credentials: Love"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, May 02, 2010 (John 13:31-35)
- April
  - "Information vs. Experience"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, April 25, 2010 (John 10:22-30)
  - "Easter's Invitation: Follow Me"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, April 18, 2010 (John 21:1-19)
  - "Funeral for Marc Langer Hough"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Thursday, April 15, 2010 (John 14:1-6)
  - "Resurrection Power Now!"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, April 04, 2010 (Luke 24:1-12)
  - "Abandoned"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Friday, April 02, 2010 (Isaiah 52:13-53:6; John 19:13-19)
  - "Because He Loved Them (Maundy Thursday)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    (John 13:1-17, 31b-35/C )
- March
  - "God's Suffering Servant"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Monday, March 29, 2010 (Isaiah 42:1-9, John 12:1-8)
  - "Manna in our Wilderness"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (Joshua 5:9-12)
  - "…and they began to celebrate…"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, March 14, 2010 (Luke 15:11-32)
  - "Our Questions, God's Answer"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, March 03, 2010 (Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18)
- February
  - "Living God's Dream"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, February 28, 2010 (Luke 13:31-35)
  - "God Preserves the Church"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, February 24, 2010 (Deuteronomy 26:1-11)
  - "The Journey of Lent – We are Not Alone"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, February 21, 2010 (Luke 4:1-13)
  - "Lent: A Journey Toward Two Destinations"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)
  - "Fishing with Jesus"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, February 07, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
- January
  - "Jesus' First Sermon"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 31, 2010 (Luke 4:21-30)
  - "Ordinary Activities, Extraordinary Joy"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, January 17, 2010 (John 2:1-11)
  - "The Baptism of Our Lord"
    
    Seminarian Brenda Crossfield
    Sunday, January 10, 2010 (Luke 3:15-22)
  - "I Always Wanted to be a Star (Day of Epiphany)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, January 03, 2010 (Matthew 2:1-12)
2009
- December
  - "Seeing God for Others (Christmas Eve)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Thursday, December 24, 2009 (Luke 2:1-20)
  - "Mary Said Yes! (Advent 4 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 23, 2009 (Luke 1:39-55)
  - "Mary, Tell Us About God, How It Really Is (Advent 4)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, December 20, 2009 (Luke 1:39-55)
  - "A Trustable Promise to Believe In (Advent 3 Midweek)"
    
    Vicar Anteneh Gebreselassie
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (Zephaniah 3:14-20)
  - "Fire and Soap (Advent 2 Midweek)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Wednesday, December 09, 2009 (Malachi 3:1-4)
  - "How We Are Connected to God (Advent 2)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, December 06, 2009 (Luke 3:1-6 )
  - "God the Real Promise Keeper (Advent I midweek)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (Jeremiah 33:14-16)
- November
  - "The God of Interruptions (Advent I)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 29, 2009 (Luke 21:25-36)
  - "Fear of Change and Trust in the Truth (Christ the King Sunday)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, November 22, 2009 (John 18:33-37)
  - "Living Into The End of The Age"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, November 15, 2009 (Mark 13:1-8)
  - "A Stewardship Moment"
    
    Sherry Owens, Youth & Family Ministry Staff
    Sunday, November 15, 2009 ()
  - "Communion of Saints -You are Never Alone (All Saints Sunday)"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, November 01, 2009 (John 11:32-44)
- October
  - "The Freedom of Accountability (Reformation Sunday)"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 (John 8:31-36)
  - "Broomstick, Golden Fleece and Holy Grail: Impossible Tasks"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, October 11, 2009 (Mark 10:17-31)
  - "What’s Law Got To Do With It?"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, October 04, 2009 (Mark 10:2-16)
- September
  - "A Life-Giving Collision"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, September 20, 2009 (Mark 9:30-37)
  - "What Holds Us Together?"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, August 23, 2009 (John 6:56-59)
  - "Who do People Say that WE Are?"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, September 13, 2009 (Mark 8:27-38)
  - "Punctuating Grace"
    
    Pastor Susan Langhauser
    Sunday, August 30, 2009 (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-13)
  - "The Wisdom of God: Take and Eat"
    
    Pastor Roger Gustafson
    Sunday, August 16, 2009 (John 6:51-58)