Light of the Valleys

This week, as Americans, we'll celebrate our freedom. We have so many freedoms, but one freedom that nobody has is freedom from sin. For that, we need Jesus. Join us at Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV today to hear the freeing message that Jesus has rescued us. Message based on Romans 7:15-25.

Do you want your faith to grow? God does. And he doesn't want to grow it just a little. He wants to grow your faith exponentially. And yet there are many things that try to get in the way. Today, we begin a three-week sermon series called, "EXPONENTIAL: Six Ways to Grow your Faith." Looking at the parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, today Light of the Valleys invites you to consider...

"Keep fighting." That can be advice that leaves us looking for more. It can be well-intended, but it may not help us much as we fight through the difficulties of life. Join our worship today at Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV, and hear God's gospel-filled advice to you as your fight the good fight of faith. Message based on 1 Timothy 6:11-16.

Today begins a three-week study on portions of God's Word that encourage Christians to fight the good fight: to struggle against the challenges that we confront in our lives of faith. We fight that fight knowing that Jesus has already given us his victory. Join us at Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV today as we focus on fighting the good fight for God's truth. Message based on 2 Timothy 4:...

This week, Light of the Valleys served our community with a soccer camp under the theme, "Undefeated: Enjoying Our Victory through Jesus." Today, we invite you to listen as we consider how Jesus' big victory of eternal life assures us of other victories throughout life. Message based on 1 Corinthians 15:57

"Bless you." It's so much more than a response to a sneeze. Today, we take a look at what it means to receive a three-fold blessing from our three-fold God. Light of the Valleys invites you to join us today as we receive God's grace, love, and fellowship. Message based on 2 Corinthians 13:14.

1+1+1=1. Doesn't make sense, and yet that's how God reveals himself: three distinct persons and yet, only one God. As we try to wrap our minds our unique our God is, it also helps us appreciate how special this world is: knowing that it was made by a one-of-a-kind God. Light of the Valleys invites you to tune in as guest preacher, Paul Kolander, walks us through the opening chapter of the...

Pentecost probably isn't a holiday that you celebrate like you do Christmas and Easter. And yet, Pentecost is one of the very most important days for the Christian Church. Join us at Light of the Valleys as we contemplate on the power of Pentecost, and how the Holy Spirit still works in our lives today. Message based on Acts 2:1-21.

"Who's in charge?" Ever ask that question. Today, we celebrate the ascension of our Lord -- a holiday that assures us that Jesus completed his work on earth and now has all authority as he sits at the right hand of God. May that give us confidence as we continue to watch the good news of Jesus "march off the map." Message based on Acts 1:1-11.

Sharing your faith can be an intimidating thing. Yet God says you can do it, because you already have all the tools you need. Join Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV, for worship this morning as we focus on why our Living Hope is so worth sharing. Message based on 1 Peter 3:13-22.

It's one of the most-used pictures of Jesus: he is our Shepherd. In the face of suffering, especially unjust suffering, Light of the Valleys of Reno, NV invites you to find the living hope that brings to our life. Message based on 1 Peter 2:19-25.

Hopeless. As we look at the world around us, sometimes that's the word that comes to our minds. This world can seem so hopeless! This morning, God has a message for the hopeless. Even in the depths of hopelessness, the message of Easter gives us a Living Hope. Message based on 1 Peter 1:3-9.

Have you ever felt that you're different than other people? So many times in our culture, we think that different = wrong. And yet, what a beautiful thing that our Lord can take different people and build them together into one Church, built on the Cornerstone of Jesus. Message based on 1 Peter 2:4-10.

Life feel empty? Join us today as we see how Jesus redeems us from our empty way of life and fill us with hope. Message based on 1 Peter 1:17-21

Drowning in guilt? Drowning in sin? Doubts? Fear? On this Easter Sunday, Light of the Valleys invites you to join us as we celebrate that there is One person who can rescue us from everything, including death -- his name is Jesus.

Who is Jesus? That's the question that people were asking on Palm Sunday, and it's a question that we want answered as well. Join us for worship at Light of the Valleys to learn exactly who this Jesus is, and why he rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Message based on Matthew 21:1-11

When someone says, "Everything will be ok," do you believe them? What about when God promises it? Today, Light of the Valleys Lutheran Ministries of Reno, NV invites you to explore the five reasons we have to hold onto his 5-star promise that everything is going to be ok. Message based on Romans 8:28-30.

Can anything worth having really be free? There's always a catch, right? Join us for worship at Light of the Valleys as we look at the very heart of God's gospel message: God's grace that is really, truly free. Message based on Ephesians 2:1-10.

"Prove it."  Ever say that to God when it comes to his love?   Light of the Valleys in Reno, NV invites you to join us today to see how Jesus proves his love for each and every one of us.   Message based on Romans 5:1-8.

It's the most popular passage in the bible.  Light of the Valleys invites you to discover the definite comfort we can receive from God's "indefinite" in this amazing verse.  Message based on John 3:16.

The world around us asks a lot of questions, and we do too. We are often told to "question everything"--and God is no exception. Join us for worship at Light of the Valleys as we focus on questioning God, and as we learn how he himself is a Questioning God.   Message based on Genesis 3:1-15.

As we begin the season of Lent, our eyes may be drawn to things we do.  We give things up.  We repent.  We... But like the publican in Jesus' parable, we pray our eyes are taken off of us and put only on him.    Message based on Luke 18:9-14.

What's the most glorious thing you've seen in your life.  Perhaps you've seen one of the seven wonders of the world.  Yet, when it comes down to it, there's only one thing -- one person -- worth seeing:  Jesus.  Light of the Valleys invites you today as we "See No One Except Jesus," a message based on Matthew 17:1-8.

What do you want to see in this life? The Grand Canyon? The Great Barrier Reef? Some other wonders of the world? Today, Jesus promises us a sight that is greater than them all: he says that the pure in heart will see God.  Light of the Valleys of Reno invites you to join us for worship today as we consider what that promise means for us.  Our message is based on Matthew 5:8-12.

"Are you hungry?"  Unfortunately, we go to the kitchen too many times out of habit.  But today, we're not so much concerned about being hungry for food.  Rather, are you hungry for righteousness?  Are you hungry for a right relationship with God?  Are you hungry to live for God?  Light of the Valleys of Reno invites you to worship today as we consider the promise of b...