Grace Lutheran Tucson Sermons

Reformation Service, October 25, 2026 Romans 3:22-24 Guest Pastor Tim Flunker Download First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7 Second Reading: Revelation 5:6-14. Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20. Reformation Sermon: Romans 3:22-24. The Gift of the Reformation: Justified by Grafe Through Faith Guest Preacher: Pastor Tim Flunker, Board for Home Missions Hispanic Outreach Consultant

Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2026 Matthew 10:16-23 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series is THE BEGINNING OF THE END. This Sunday: It’s Time to Stay Steadfast. First Reading: Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23. Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 10:16-23. Jesus Sends Sheep Out Among Wolves. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Third Stewardship Sunday, October 18, 2026 Matthew 20:25-28 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series is GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. This week: Give Thanks to the Lord through Service. First Reading: Ruth 1:3-5, 11-17. Second Reading: Philippians 4:8-9. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 20:25-28. Seek True Greatness in Service. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Second Stewardship Sunday, October 11, 2026 Mark 12:41-44 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series is GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. This week: Give Thanks to the Lord with Gifts. First Reading: Leviticus 23:9-14. Second Reading: Philippians 4:10-20. Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 12:41-44. An Unexpected Lesson in Giving. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Stewardship Sunday, October 4, 2026 Philippians 4:4-7 Pastor Ron Koehler Our Worship Series is GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. This: Giove Thanks to the Lord in Prayer. First Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17. Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: John 11:1-2, 38-44. Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4-7. Turn Worry into Prayer. Pastor Ron Koehler

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 27, 2026 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Pastor Nate Kassulke Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This final week: Real Repentance Looks Different. First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32. Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32. Sermon Text: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32. Repent and Live Pastor Nate Kassulke

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 20, 2026 Jonah 3:10-4:11 Pastor Ron Koehler Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Grace is Amazing. First Reading: Jonah 3:10-4:11. Second Reading: Romans 9:6-16 Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16. Sermon Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11. The Unfairness of Grace Pastor Ron Koehler

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 13, 2026 Matthew 18:21-35 Pastor Nate Kassulke Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Forgiveness is for Me. First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21. Second Reading: Ephesians 4:29-5:2. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 18:21-35. Forgive From the Heart. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 6, 2026 Ezekiel 33:7-11 Pastor Ron Koehler Download Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: I Am My Brother’s Keeper. First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11. Second Reading: Galatians 2:11-16. Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20. Sermon Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11. Watch Out For Each Other. Pastor Ron Koehler

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2026 Romans 8:18-25 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Cross Comes Before Crown. First Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21. Second Reading: Romans 8:18-25. Gospel: Matthew 16:21-26. Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25. Worth Waiting For Pastor Nate Kassulke

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 23, 2026 Matthew 16:13-20 Pastor Ron Koehler Download Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: The Son of Man is God. First Reading: Exodus 34:5-9. Second Reading: Romans 10:5-13. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 16:13-20. Who Do You Say I Am? Pastor Ron Koehler

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 16, 2026 Ephesians 2:13-22 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: Unexpected Truths. This week: The Church is for ALL people. First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8. Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-22. Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28. Sermon Text and Sermon: Ephesians 2:13-22. Brought Near By the Love of Christ. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 9, 2026 Romans 8:28-39 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Answer Doubt With Faith. First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18. Second Reading: Romans 8:28-39. Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon Text: Romans 8:28-39. God is For Us Pastor Nate Kassulke

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2026 Matthew 14:13-21 Pastor Ron Koehler Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Trust God to Provide. First Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-6. Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-10. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 14:13-21. Christians Trust God to Provide Pastor Ron Koehler

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 26, 2026 1 Kings 3:5-12 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth. First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17-21. Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52. Sermon Text and Sermon: 1 Kings 3:5-12. God Wants Us to Have a Heart for Him. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2026 Romans 1:18-25 Pastor Ron Koehler Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Live as Wheat Among Weeds. First Reading: Isaiah 44:6-11. Second Reading: Romans 1:18-25. Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Sermon Text and Sermon: Romans 1:18-25. When People Trade God Away Pastor Ron Koehler

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 12, 2026 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 Pastor Ron Koehler Download Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Are Planted by the Word. First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-11. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11. Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Sermon Text and Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11. Godly Gardeners and God-Given Growth Pastor Ron Koehler

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 5, 2026 Matthew 22:15-22 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Live in Two Kingdoms. First Reading: Daniel 1:3-21. Second Reading: Romans 13:1-7. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 22:15-22. Give to God the Things that are God’s. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2026 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: Keep the Faith. First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Gospel: Matthew 10:5, 21-33. Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Use the Word Jesus Gives You. Pastor Nate Kassulke

Fifth* Sunday after Pentecost, June 14, 2026 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: Love God Above All. First Reading: Exodus 32:15-19. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42. Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Fight the Good Fight of Faith Pastor Nate Kassulke

Second Sunay after Pentecost, June 7, 2026 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: God Loves Sinners. First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13. Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Jesus Loves the Worst of Sinners Pastor Nate Kassulke

Holy Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026 Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Ron Koehler Download Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: God is Triune. First Reading: Genesis 1:1 to 2:3. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20. One God. One Gospel. One Goal Pastor Ron Koehler

The Day of Pentecost, May 24, 2026 John 7:37-39 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to pour out his Spirit. First Reading: Acts 2:1-21. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-11. Gospel and Sermon Text: John 7:37-39. The Holy Spirit Gives Water for Thirsty Souls. Pastor Nate K...

The Ascension of Our Lord, May 17, 2026 Ephesians 1:15-23 Pastor Ron Koehler Download The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to rule all things for the Church. First Reading: Acts 1:1-11. Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23. Gospel: Luke 24:44-53 Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:15-23. The Ascended Christ Rules Ove...

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026 1 Peter 3:13-22 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today’s Theme: He lives to call me to live for him. First Reading: Acts 17:22-31. Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22. Gospel: John 14:15-21 Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22. The Right Way to Suffer Pastor Nate Kassu...