Light of the Valleys

Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno, NV invites you to continue our Easter celebration as we look at comforting truths from the Psalms.  Today, Pastor Joel Heckendorf leads us through Psalm 23 as we consider how "The Risen Lord Guides You."

Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno, NV invites you to continue our Easter celebration as we look at comforting truths from the Psalms.  Today, Pastor Joel Heckendorf leads us through Psalm 118 as we consider how "The Risen Lord Loves You Forever."

As we celebrate Palm Sunday today, Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno, NV invites you to join your voices with original Palm Sunday celebration as the stones still cry out today, "The LORD is worthy of praise!"

"I don't remember."  Usually, that phrase has a negative connotation.  But not when it comes to our sins.  Today's message from Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church in Reno, NV celebrates that because of Jesus, the LORD doesn't remember our sins.  Listen in as  "The Stones Cry Out:  The LORD Forgives." Message based on Jeremiah 31:31-34.

Feel alone?  Scared?  Guilty?  Today, Pastor Joel Heckendorf from Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church in Reno, NV reminds us of God's promises of his presence and protection.  As we hear the account of Jacob on the run in Genesis 28, may the stone that Jacob slept on continue to cry out to us, "The LORD is in this place."

Today we kick off a new series called, "The Stones Cry Out."  As we look at various lessons over the next few weeks, we'll see that many include as stone of some sort.  Today, as we consider the stones of the altar that Abraham built, we celebrate with him that "THE LORD WILL PROVIDE."  Message based on Genesis 22:1-18.

We love the pictures of Jesus as a gentle shepherd or as a close friend, both of which he is.  But today's message from Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church in Reno, NV reminds us that we can find great comfort in his glory as well as we see him shining on the mountain of Transfiguration.

We know that we are forgiven, but we often fail to live in that assurance.  Today's message from Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church in Reno, NV reminds us that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins and he declares that to you today.

In a world riddled by disease, what a great reminder that our Savior still has the power to heal us from disease.  More importantly, he also is concerned about our souls.  Today's message based  on Mark 1:29-39.

A messages that helps us be amazed at Jesus' power, as he is even more powerful than demons.

Today's message is based on Mark 1:14-20 and leads us to consider just how amazing it is that Jesus asks us to follow him.

Message based on Mark 1:4-11

We find great comfort that Jesus was willing to die for us.  But do we ever consider just what it took for Jesus to become one of us?  Today's message from Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church in Reno, NV helps us appreciate what it means that Jesus shared our humanity.

Message based on Psalm 89:1-4

Part of the "Every Good & Perfect Gift" Series, today's episodes leads us to appreciate the gift of freedom that our Savior provides.  Message based on Isaiah 61:1.

God has many gifts wrapped up for us, but perhaps the gift of comfort is something we need now more than ever before.  Listen to this timely message based on Isaiah 40:1-11.

As we enter the gift-giving season, today's message challenges us to appreciate that God is the perfect Giver and every gift that he gives is meant to mend us of our brokenness.  Today's message based on James 1:17 kicks off a worship series by the same name, "Every Good & Perfect Gift."  

A message of comfort as we remember our loved ones who are with the Lord.  Message based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

In this Christ the King Sunday, Pastor Heckendorf reflects on how we always have reason to praise. Message based on Psalm 47.