Light of the Valleys

Spoiler Alert! No one likes to know the ending of something they are reading or watching. You want to find out for yourself how the story resolves! However, Peter today spoils the ending. He talks about what we should expect when Judgement Day comes. Light of the Valleys invites you to hear about what happens at the end of time and how you can be ready for it. Message based on 2 Peter 3:8-18.

Who was the best teacher you ever had? What about the worst teacher? Today, the apostle Peter warns us about bad teachers, but it's not because they are boring, it's because they teach things that are contrary to God's Word! However, God will rescue us from these false teachers. Light of the Valleys invites you to hear about God's rescue plan for you this morning. Message based on...

What's your favorite book? A novel you've read dozens of times? A biography of an important person from history? How about the Bible? In our world, it's nearly impossible to find a book as completely reliable as the Bible, because it is God's own Words, written down by human authors... but how did that all happen? The Apostle Peter assures us of this fact and encourages us to devot...

They call it, "The Fall into Sin." But Genesis 3 could better be known as, "The Rise of Grace." As we see Adam and Eve sin and note the consequences of their actions are the same consequences we face, today we cherish God's solution as he promised to send a Savior so that we can know that we are "Saved from Sin." Message based on Genesis 3:1-15.

Are you tired? Maybe not at the moment, but most would say that our culture makes us crave rest and relaxation since there always seems like there is something "to do." Today, Jesus reminds us that true rest can be found in him because he has done everything for us. Message based on Mark 2:23-28.

Which came first: the chicken or the egg? What's the square root of 48,003,177? These questions that are pretty tough to answer, but people have been pondering for centuries: Who is God? Light of the Valleys invites you to ponder the complexity of our Triune God where we see his holiness and mercy working together to bring us salvation. Message based on Isaiah 6:1-8.

"Can dry bones live?" That's the question that God asks the prophet Ezekiel. We might think, "Of course not! They're bones! They're dead!" But as God shows Ezekiel, God makes even the driest bones alive again through the Holy Spirit. Light of the Valleys invites you to consider on this special day of Pentecost how the Holy Spirit makes you alive in faith and empower...

Christmas. Easter. Those are the "big two" Christian holidays. Sometimes we can relegate the other holidays to parentheses. Today, we invite you to see that Ascension is anything but an afterthought. Light of the Valleys invites you to consider how Jesus' ascent into heaven forty days after Easter is an important event that brings comfort to our lives today. Message by Joel Heckendor...

"Why do the good die young?" That's a common question. When people leave a legacy of impacting those around them, it may seem as if God makes a mistake when such people die. And yet, today Light of the Valleys invites you to listen to a message based on Acts 9:36-42 to find comfort and confidence in the face of death.

How close are you to your spouse? Children? Siblings? Friends? How about the people in your church? There's something that every Christian has in common. It's our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior. And that faith not only connects us to Christ, but also to each other. Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno, NV invites you to see what happens when believers are united to Christ and...

Who should I listen to? There are so many "voices" in the world, offering advice on a variety of topics. What job should I take? What diet should I follow? What books should I read? But as many voices are out there, there is only One Voice that brings us eternal life. Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno, NV invites you to listen to that voice today, as our Good Shepherd, Jesus,...

"I doubt it." Ever say that? It's one thing to doubt a kid who says he didn't eat the chocolate chip cookies, even though the evidence is smeared over his face. But what about our doubts about more serious things? Like forgiveness? Who Jesus is? Heaven? Today's lesson from John 20:19-31 shows us how a risen Savior erases those doubts.

How's your heart? Your doctor has to carefully listen to make sure your heart is beating like normal. The hearts of the disciples on the road to Emmaus were not doing well. They had lost hope. So Jesus appears on the road to reassure them and us through the Scriptures that there is a sure hope found only in him. Join Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV as we celebrate the truth that Jesus has ris...

"If." So much of life's goals depend on that little word, "If." Could you imagine if Jesus' promises hinged on that little word. Thankfully, they don't. There are no "ifs" when it comes to Jesus' promise of forgiveness and eternal life because there are no "ifs" in Easter. Only an "INDEED." Christ has indeed has been raised! Join Li...

Ever see a master of ceremonies own the room? It can be an amazing thing to watch. Winning over people is not easy. And yet, on Palm Sunday, we see Jesus in true humility conquer the crowds. As we see him conquer the crowds on that parade, may the Lord also conquer our hearts. Message based on Mark 11:1-10.

When people stand trial, they lives are in the hands of the judge and jury. And yet, when we see Jesus stand trial today, we see him always in control. He conquered the courts, both by his identity and his ruling activity, both of which still serve for our comfort today. Message based on Mark 14:53-65.

Do you ever feel alone? What about guilty or afraid? In just three short verses, the Gospel of Mark today assures us how Jesus conquered all those things for us. Light of the Valleys invites you to join us as take a closer look at Mark 14:50-52.

We love displays of power.... the Olympic athlete, the tall skyscraper, the loud engines, etc. Our world lives on the idea of force and the necessity of wielding the "sword." Today, as we see Jesus arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see what a revolutionary King he was. He allowed himself to be captured by swords of steel because he knew it was necessary for him to conquer the swor...

Do you feel like a loser? During the season of Lent, it looks like Jesus is losing. He's betrayed, arrested, convicted, and crucified. And yet, through it all, he conquered and because he did, we can be assured that we are "more than conquerors" through him who loved us. Message based on Romans 8:31-39.

For the broken-hearted, Valentine's Day can be one of the most difficult days of the year. And yet, God tells us today that he all wants us to "rend our hearts." Why? Not because he wants to see us suffer, but because he wants to mend our hearts to him. Today, Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno, NV invites you to tune into this Ash Wednesday message based on Joel 2:12-19.

People drive or hike up mountains for the spectacular view from the top. Today, Jesus invites us to climb up a mountain with him and the view is more than spectacular. Join us for this celebration of the Transfiguration, as we see what Jesus wants us to see. Message based on Mark 9:2-9.

"You're hired!" Our God, through Christ's work as our Savior, has called us to work for him as his Ambassadors. Today at Light of the Valleys Church, Vicar Ethan Carter invites us to see how Christ's love compels us to go out and share the good news: we have been reconciled to God! Message based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.

"We've never seen anything like this before!" Ever say or hear that? When Jesus carried out his role as prophet, the people were amazed at his teaching. Today, his teachings are just as amazing. Listen in on as our guest preacher, Pastor John Derme (Shepherd of the Mountains, Reno), invites us to see how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, still leads us through his amazing teaching. Message b...

Are you tired? Weary? Questioning God's care and concern for your life? It happens to all of us. And yet, today, we see why we can find hope in the Lord when we find ourselves in the valleys of life. Today, Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV invites you to join us for this uplifting message based on Isaiah 40:27-31.

Do you remember what your first day of school was like? Or your first day on the job? You prepared for it for weeks or months, but then the day finally is there. As we kick off our series, "Mountains, Springs, & Valleys," today our guest pastor, Paul Kolander, takes us to the waters of Jesus' baptism. While he had prepared for this moment from eternity, when Jesus publicly begins...