Light of the Valleys

Today we welcome Pastor Paul Kolander from The Springs Lutheran (Sparks) as he leads us through a study of "The Parable of the Seeds", teaching us how the Word works according to God's will.

Today's sermon is based on Exodus 32

Today's sermon is based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8. With his life nearing an end, the Apostle Paul gives a final encouragement to young pastor Timothy -- Preach the Word!

Today's sermon is based on Matthew 9:35-10:8, where he hear how Jesus commissioned the 12 apostles to preach the good news to crowds of helpless people... and that these men were not the last ones to be sent out into God's harvest field.

Today, Jesus gives us the antidote to worry in his Sermon on the Mount. Message based on Matthew 6:24-34.

Who is "us?" Today we marvel at the change of status we have as people who have had their relationship with God reconciled. Furthermore, we marvel at that because of Christ, God chooses to work through us as his ambassadors. Message based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.

Service for the festival of Pentecost. Message based on John 7:37-39.

Service for the festival of the Ascension. Message based on Ephesians 1:15-23.

Jesus promises, "I will not leave you as orphans." In a world filled with loneliness, fear, and uncertainty, hear the comfort of Christ's abiding presence through his Word and Spirit. Join us as we celebrate God's faithful love and assurance that we are forever his children. Message based on John 14:15-21.

Message for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Based on John 14:1-11.

Message for Good Shepherd Sunday. Based on John 10:1-10.

Jesus meets two of his followers as they are walking down the road to Emmaus. The men are filled with grief at the death of Jesus, and are struggling with confusion about what kind of redemption he came into the world to bring. But as Jesus speaks with these men, we see that the solution to both grief and misunderstanding can be found in the same place -- God's Word.

When Jesus appeared to his disciples after Easter, he said, "Peace be with you." Today we study what that peace meant specifically for a disciple named Thomas, and also how that peace still fills our lives today.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Every struggle with your identity? Today we celebrate how Christ's victory not only changes our eternal future, it changes our identity! Message based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.

"Who is this?" That was the question that the Palm Sunday crowd asked. During times of stress, we maybe ask the same thing concerning Jesus -- "Just, who are you?" As we see Jesus walk from the top of mountain into the valley to face his death, we are assured he continues to come into our valleys. Message based on Matthew 21:1-11.

Have you ever had a blindspot? We often need people who are close to us to lovingly point them out. Today, we thank God that he lovingly points out our spiritual blindspots. And when he opens our eyes, we see him as our Savior. Today's message is by visitor Pastor John Derme.

In John 4, Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman who had embraced a sinful life. His words to her highlight her desperate need, and point her - and us - to the only source of salvation.

Pastor Paul Kolander, from The Springs Lutheran Church in Sparks, leads us today as our guest preacher as we study John 11, where Jesus dramatically reveals himself to be the resurrection and the life for his people.

It's the most popular passage of the Bible -- John 3:16. But what makes it so sweet? Join Light of the Valleys Lutheran today as we take a look at this passage, phrase by phrase, to savor the sweetness.

After his baptism, the Holy Spirit led Jesus to be tempted by the devil in the wilderness. We will learn about the strategies of the devil by examining his three temptations, and also be comforted by the fact that Jesus is the Champion who has already defeated Satan for his people.

Today we follow three of Jesus' disciples to the top of a mountain to see the Savior's glory. We'll learn that we don't need to fear God's power because we have been redeemed. We'll also learn that we can follow Jesus through all of life's challenges because he is always with us, no matter how difficult our paths may be.

What does it mean to be "blessed"? Blessedness doesn't come from shiny cars or luxurious homes. Today, Jesus invites us to slow down and take in his promises, realizing just how blessed we are through his Word. Message by Pastor Joel Heckendorf is based on Psalm 1:1--2.

Why are you a Christian? In many ways, it sounds like an intimidating question. But as we study the Apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, we are reminded that we are Christians because of the undeserved love God had for us even before we were born, and the love that he shows to us every day of our lives.

What makes a person a follower of Jesus? Today we learn that it's not the things that they do or something they earn. It's the Word of God that changes hearts so people follow the Savior. We're reminded of the gospel's power in Matthew 4:12-23.

Is Jesus too small in your eyes? Today's message based on Isaiah 49:1-6 comforts us as we celebrate just what it took for God to send his Son to rescue us.