A Family Growing In Christ

Sunday, January 19, 2025 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Joe Gawel Our is capable of more than we can ever understand in this life, and he promises more than we could ever deserve in this life. His freely given salvation grants us the direct line of communication to him through prayer, and we do well to remember that line is always open. Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.m...

Sunday, January 12, 2025 The Baptism of our Lord Titus 3:4-7 Pastor Robert Raasch Our time in this broken and sin-filled world can often feel like a strange, unwelcome journey through a foreign land. Thanks to God's unfathomable mercy, we can rejoice in our baptismal "passport" which marks us as citizens of Heaven! Don't forget to visit ⁠https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about our...

Sunday, January 5, 2025 Epiphany Sunday Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Tim Priewe As our time on earth continues, we marvel in celebration each year at the significance of Epiphany for us in the world beyond the ancient Israelites. All people in creation have a deep need for God's salvation, and he has granted it to all people. Don't forget to visit ⁠https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about...

Sunday, December 22, 2024 4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:39-55 Pastor Joel Zank God's power to save us is almighty, which we need to overcome our failings. The promise He fulfilled to us in the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ erases all our weakness. We can only respond in grateful joy with Mary by exclaiming, "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!" Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.mountol...

Sunday, December 15, 2024 3rd Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3:14-17 Pastor Tim Priewe The relatively brief prophecy of Zephaniah is a roller coaster of scathing law, condemning the rebellion of God's people (and us today), but concluding with the powerful reassurance that "The Lord your God is with you." We rejoice in the knowledge that God our Lord has indeed delivered on His promise to be with us a...

Sunday, December 8, 2024 2nd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-7b Pastor Joe Gawel The sins of our ancestors are the very same that we continue in today. Thankfully, just as our inclination to stray hasn't changed for millenia, neither has the grace and mercy of our loving God. He promised salvation long ago, and delivers on that promise with every ounce of forgiveness we receive from him. Don't forget...

Sunday, December 1, 2024 First Sunday of Advent Luke 21:25-36 Pastor Tim Priewe The natural human response to the looming return of the almighty God is no different than Adam and Eve's reaction: fear. However, we are encourage and comforted by our Savior Jesus that his return does not hold punishment, but redemption thanks to his loving grace. Don't forget to visit ⁠https://www.mountoliveappleton....

Sunday, November 24, 2024 Christ the King Sunday John 18:33-37 Pastor David Wenzel Throughout his ministry on earth Christ lovingly reminds us that his power and might extends far beyond the worldly experiences we endure. His eternal, all-knowing existence comes with a patience that we ourselves cannot fathom, but he nonetheless invites our trust in his will. God grant us the patience to trust our...

Sunday, November 17, 2024 26th Sunday after Pentecost John 5:25-29 Pastor Joe Gawel Jesus' sacrifice and gift of his holiness extends to believers throughout all of time. Because we know this, we have something powerful to cling to when fears of the unknown creep into our hearts. Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about our ministry and God's love for you! Y...

Sunday, November 10, 2024 25th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 12:38-44 Pastor Robert Raasch Jesus call attention to the most challenging aspect of giving: our mindset. Do we take time to examine ourselves and our hearts? Of course we are still trapped in our sinful bodies and minds, but we are asked a simple question that God in his grace gives humanity a second chance to answer: "Do you trust me?" D...

Sunday, November 3, 2024 Saints Triumphant John 11:32-44 Pastor Tim Priewe As we look ahead with eager joy to the final day when we are reunited with those who have gone before us, we reflect on Christ's words and actions that prove his all-powerful love for us. Don't forget to visit ⁠https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about our ministry and God's love for you! You can also watch t...

Sunday, October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday Daniel 3:16-28 Pastor Joel Zank Our God reveals His saving grace us to us in a way that relies on nothing but His mercy and power, and we are humbled by the gospel freely offered to us. Don't forget to visit https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about our ministry and God's love for you! You can also listen to this sermon and more from Mount...

Sunday, October 20, 2024 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 53:10-12 Pastor Joe Gawel Too often in this world, we are preoccupied with our rights and privileges or how those are being infringed upon by others. Scripture today points clearly to the humility and sacrifice of our Savior Jesus as the very model of selflessness that exhibits a true and holy love. "On the contrary, we put up with anythi...

Sunday, October 13, 2024 21st Sunday after Pentecost Mark 10:17-27 Pastor Robert Raasch We all make the mistake of focusing on what we do for our own salvation, when it has all been done for us by Christ. Jesus presents a blunt reminder to us that all things are possible with God, even if they are impossible for man. Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about...

Sunday, October 6, 2024 20th Sunday after Pentecost Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Pastor Tim Priewe Our earthly existence is rife with sin and imperfection, but God has given us each other as sources of encouragement. We struggle to model his perfect love, and even in our failures we are reminded that his grace covers all our flaws. Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more a...

Sunday, September 29, 2024 19th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 6:8-17 Pastor Joel Zank Today we are reminded in no uncertain terms that our heavenly allies indeed outnumber and overpower our spiritual foes. These truths stem from the simple promise of our Savior, "but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about ou...

Sunday, September 22, 2024 18th Sunday after Pentecost Ephesians 6:10-18 Pastor Joe Gawel God in his word encourages us with an illustration of all the ways his love encircles, protects, and equips us to live in this broken world where Satan seeks to deceive us. Don't forget to visit ⁠ https://www.mountoliveappleton.com ⁠ to learn more about our ministry and God's love for you! You can als...

Sunday, September 15, 2024 17th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9:30-37 Pastor Robert Raasch Jesus gently calls us to not only hear His words, but to see His actions. If we observe the truth of His humility and selflessness, we can only despair in admission of our selfishness and pride. Thankfully His sacrificial death and life eternal grant us an unbreakable promise that our failures are made perfect...

Sunday, September 8, 2024 16th Sunday after Pentecost Acts 3:1-10 Pastor Tim Priewe We don't always know God's purpose, but someday we will know it full well. Until that time, we are challenged by the struggles and misery of this world to know deep in our hearts that Jesus' love transcends our temporary earthly suffering. He came to bring us home, which is not here, but in heaven. Don&...

Sunday, September 1, 2024 15th Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Pastor Joe Gawel What sets the law of God aside from other human documents throughout history is it's connection to His incredible mercy. Jesus is the mercy and the life of God’s Word, and by His grace we can overflow with His mercy into our world. Don't forget to visit https://www.mountoliveappleton.com to learn...

Sunday, August 25, 2024 14th Sunday after Pentecost John 6:51-69 Pastor Tim Priewe We are told so often and by so many sources, that our choices are important. When we consider what Jesus tells us today, it can be difficult to reconcile the truth about our inability to affect our own salvation, but this is what makes graces a true gift from God. Don't forget to visit https://www.mountoliveappl...

Sunday, August 18, 2024 13th Sunday after Pentecost John 6:35-51 Pastor Robert Raasch Our earthly lives are filled with trendy diets that promise health and longevity, but only one true "food" offers us eternal life in paradise. Thank God that through Christ's sacrifice and mercy, he draws (drags?) us to his loving arms and feeds us what will truly save our souls. Don't forget to...

Sunday, August 11, 2024 12th Sunday after Pentecost John 6:24-35 Pastor Joe Gawel How often do we turn to God in greed and dissatisfaction? Or do we smugly look at the earthly blessings in our lives as trophies earned by our piety? Thankfully Jesus has forgiven all our selfish pride and distrust in God's wisdom, and freely offers us His own perfect life through faith. Don't forget to visit...

Sunday, August 4, 2024 11th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 6:8-17 Pastor Robert Weiss No matter the source, God sees our fears and assures us in His word that He will never leave our side. Even in the moments where we feel all is lost, our fear is overcome and calmed in Christ's perfect peace. Don't forget to visit mountoliveappleton.com to learn more about our ministry and God's love...

Sunday, July 28, 2024 10th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 Pastor Joel Zank All of God's grace and mercy bestowed on us is by definition undeserved. Pray together with us that our heart and our lives would overflow to others as our own cups filled by God's generosity. Don't forget to visit mountoliveappleton.com to learn more about our ministry and God's love for you! Y...