Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Jeremiah 15:15-21 * Romans 8:18-25 * Matthew 16:21-26 * Exodus 20:7 Sermon on Exodus 20:7 "You Shall Not Misuse The Name Of The LORD Your God." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] August 30, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost Exodus 34:5-9 * Romans 10:5-13 * Matthew 16:13-20 * Exodus 20:1-6 Sermon on Exodus 20:1-6 "You Shall Have No Other Gods." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] August 23, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost 1 Kings 19:9-18 * Romans 8:28-39 * Matthew 14:22-33 * 1 Corinthians 12:3 Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:3 "The Spirit Reveals: Jesus Is LORD" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] August 9, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost 1 Kings 17:1-6 * Ephesians 1:3-10 * Matthew 14:13-21 * Mark 8:34-38 Sermon on Mark 8:34-38 "The Profit & Loss Of Being A Christian" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] August 2, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Vacation Bible School Closing Service Luke 14:15 * John 6:58 * Exodus 20:5 * Deuteronomy 6:5 * Acts 17:2–3 Sermon on Luke 14:15 * John 6:58 * Exodus 20:5 * Deuteronomy 6:5 * Acts 17:2–3 "Tasty Treats" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] July 26, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Isaiah 44:6-11 * Romans 1:18-25 * Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 Sermon on Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 "Weeds Among The Wheat" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] July 19, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Isaiah 60:1–6 * Romans 15:23–33 * Matthew 28:18–20 Sermon on Acts 9:1-22 "God Uses The Unlikely" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] July 12, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Daniel 1:3-21 * Romans 13:1-7 * Matthew 22:15-22 Sermon on Matthew 11:25-30 "The Yoke's On You" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] July 5, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 1:26–31 * Romans 8:18–23 * Matthew 19:27–30 Sermon on Romans 8:18–23 "A Word For Discouraged Christians" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] June 28, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Proverbs 23:1–9,19-25 * 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 * John 14:15–24 Sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 "Our Bodies Belong To God" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] June 21, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Third Sunday After Pentecost 1 Samuel 20:35-42 * 1 Peter 4:7-11 * Luke 5:27-32 Sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 "Let’s Have More In Common" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] June 14, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Second Sunday After Pentecost Deuteronomy 11:1-7,18-21 * 1 Timothy 4:1-16 * Luke 6:43-49 Sermon on 1 Timothy 4:1-16 "Be A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] June 7, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday Malachi 2:10 * 2 Peter 1:17 * 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 Sermon on Malachi 2:10 * 2 Peter 1:17 * 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 "Our Triune God: Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] May 31, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Day Of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 * 1 Corinthians 12:3-11 * John 17:37-39 Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:3-11 "By The Holy Spirit We Are God's Gifted People." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] May 24, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Seventh Sunday Of Easter Acts 1:12-26 * 1 Peter 4:12-17, 5:6-11 * John 17:1-11 Sermon on Acts 1:12-26 "The Apostolic Ministry—A Model For Us" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] May 17, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for Ascension Day Acts 1:1-11 * Luke 24:44-53 Sermon on Luke 24:44-53 "Rejoice Greatly! Jesus Has Ascended!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] May 14, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Sixth Sunday Of Easter Acts 17:22-31 * 1 Peter 3:13-22 * John 14:15-21 Sermon on Acts 17:22-31 "Make Known The Unknown God" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] May 10, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fifth Sunday Of Easter Acts 4:8-12 * 1 Peter 2:4-10 * John 14:1-11 Sermon on John 14:1-11 "Heaven Is My Home!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] May 3, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fourth Sunday Of Easter Acts 2:42-47 * 1 Peter 2:19-25 * John 10:1-10 Sermon on 1 Peter 2:19-25 "The Good Shepherd’s Way Is For You." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] April 26, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Third Sunday Of Easter Acts 2:14, 32-41 * 1 Peter 1:17-21 * Luke 24:13-35 Sermon on Luke 24:13-35 "Jesus Lives!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] April 19, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Second Sunday Of Easter Acts 2:14,22-32 * 1 Peter 1:3-9 * John 20:19-31 Sermon on John 20:19-31 "Jesus Lives!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] April 12, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for Easter Sunday 28:1-15 * Mark 16:1-16 * Luke 24:9-36 * John 20:19-31 * 1 Corinthians 15 Sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 "Jesus' Resurrection Is A Fact!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] April 5, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for Good Friday Isaiah 53:4-6 * Luke 23:26-34 * Luke 23:38-43 * John 19:25-27 * Matthew 27:45-49 * John 19:28-29 * John 19:30 * Luke 23:44-49 * Luke 23:50-56 * Job 19:25-27 Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] April 3, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for Maundy Thursday Luke 22:1-20 * 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 "Do This In Remembrance Of Me." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] April 2, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for Palm Sunday Zechariah 9:9,10 * Philippians 2:5–11 * Matthew 21:1–11 Sermon on Zechariah 9:9,10 "The Uniqueness of Our Savior-King" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 29, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for the Sixth Midweek Lenten Service Passion History 6 * Zechariah 8:14-17 Sermon on Zechariah 8:14-17 "It Is Finished: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 25, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fifth Sunday In Lent 2 Kings 4:17-37 * Romans 8:11-19 * John 11:17-27,38-45 Sermon on John 11:17-27,38-45 "Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 22, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for the Fifth Midweek Lenten Service Passion History 5 * Zechariah 12:10-11 Sermon on Zechariah 12:10-11 "It Is Finished: Look at the One Who Was Pierced" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 18, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fourth Sunday In Lent Isaiah 42:14-21 * Ephesians 5:8-14 * John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 Sermon on Ephesians 5:8-14 "Walk As Children Of Light." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 15, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for the Fourth Midweek Lenten Service Passion History 4 * Zechariah 6:9-13 Sermon on Zechariah 6:9-13 "It Is Finished: The Kingly Priest" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 11, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Third Sunday In Lent Exodus 17:1-7 * Romans 5:1-8 * John 4:5-26 Sermon on John 4:5-26 "Quench Your Thirst With The Living Water!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 8, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for the Third Midweek Lenten Service Passion History 3 * Zechariah 11:7-13 Sermon on Zechariah 11:7-13 "It Is Finished: What’s He Worth to You?" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 4, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Second Sunday In Lent Genesis 12:1-8 * Romans 4:1-5,13-17 * John 3:1-17 Sermon on Genesis 12:1-8 "Faith Relies On The Word Of God" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] March 1, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for the Second Midweek Lenten Service Passion History 2 * Zechariah 13:7-9 Sermon on Zechariah 13:7-9 "Theme: It Is Finished: Scattered Sheep" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] February 25, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The First Sunday In Lent Genesis 3:1-15 * Romans 5:12-19 * Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 "In Our Place Jesus Overcame The Temptation" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] February 22, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for the First Midweek Lenten Service - Ash Wednesday Passion History 1 * Zechariah 1:1-6 Sermon on Zechariah 1:1-6 "It Is Finished: Return to Me!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] February 18, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Last Sunday After Epiphany - Transfiguration Of Our Lord Exodus 24:9-18 * 2 Peter 1:16-21 * Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon on Exodus 24:9-18 "Listen To The Tale Of Two Mountains" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] February 15, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany Exodus 19:1-8 * 1 Peter 2:9-12 * Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon on 1 Peter 2:9-12 "Christians Are God's Special People." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] February 8, 2026

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Third Sunday After Epiphany Isaiah 8:19-9:4 * 1 John 2:3-11 * Matthew 4:12-23 Sermon on Matthew 4:12-23 "Imperatives For Discipleship" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] January 25, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for The Second Sunday After Epiphany Isaiah 49:1-6 * Colossians 2:6-15 * John 1:29-41 Sermon on John 1:29-41 "Look, The Lamb Of God!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] January 18, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for The First Sunday After Epiphany Isaiah 42:1-7 * Acts 10:34-38 * Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon on Acts 10:34-38 "Rejoice In The Lord’s Anointed!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] January 11, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for The Second Sunday After Christmas Isaiah 61:10-62:3 * Ephesians 1:3-18 * John 1:14-18 Sermon on John 1:14-18 "Behold The Only Son Of God" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] January 4, 2026

The Scripture reading and sermon for New Year's Eve Worship Service Numbers 6:22-27 Sermon on Numbers 6:22-27 "The LORD Bless You And Keep You!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 31, 2025

The Scripture readings and sermon for The First Sunday After Christmas Isaiah 63:7-9 * Galatians 4:4-7 * Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon on Matthew 2:13-23 "Jesus Is The Christ Child." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 28, 2025

The Scripture reading and sermon for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service Genesis 3:1-15 * Genesis 22:15-18 * Deuteronomy 18:15 * 2 Samuel 7:12-16 * Isaiah 7:14 * Isaiah 9:6-7 * Isaiah 11:1-9 * Isaiah 60:1-6 * Jeremiah 23:5-6 * Jeremiah 31:31-34 * Micah 5:2 * Zechariah 9:9-10 * Luke 1:26-38 * Matthew 1:18-25 * Luke 2:1-7 Sermon on Luke 2:8-14 "Do Not Be Afraid!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 24, 2025

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Fourth Sunday In Advent Isaiah 7:10-14 * Romans 1:1-7 * Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 "Immanuel Has Come!" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 21, 2025

2025-Dec-17 Sermon on Luke 1:57–79 "Songs of Christmas: The Song Of Zechariah" by Salem Lutheran Church of Colorado Springs

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Third Sunday In Advent Isaiah 35:1-10 * James 5:7-11 * Matthew 11:2-11 Sermon on James 5:7-11 "We Are Waiting Patiently For The Lord." Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 14, 2025

The Scripture reading and sermon for the second midweek Advent worship service Luke 1:46-55 Sermon on Luke 1:46-55 "Songs of Christmas: The Song Of Mary" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 10, 2025

The Scripture readings and sermon for The Second Sunday In Advent Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-13 * Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon on Matthew 3:1-12 "Why Is Advent A Season For Repentance?" Website: www.SalemEvLutheran.org Email: [email protected] December 7, 2025