Sermons from Ascension Lutheran Church, RPV

In this week’s message, we wrestle with one of Scripture’s hardest passages and the sobering reality that God takes sin seriously—but we also discover the surprising thread of mercy woven through the story. From Ezekiel’s mark to the Passover lamb and the cross of Christ, we’re reminded that God’s deepest desire is not destruction, but redemption and rescue. Join us as we explore what it means to be marked by grace, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and held securely in the hands of a God who never lets go.

In this week’s message, we step into the heartbreak of the Babylonian exile and hear God’s surprising call to His people: build homes, plant gardens, raise families, and learn to rest even in the middle of uncertainty. Through Jeremiah’s words and the promise of Christ, we’re reminded that God does not abandon His people in suffering—He remains faithful, even when life feels shattered beyond repair. Join us as we reflect on the hope of resurrection, the patience of waiting, and the simple, powerful prayer: “Come, Lord Jesus.”

In this week’s message, we step into the Babylonian exile and the story of Daniel to wrestle with what it truly means to be God’s people in a world that pulls us toward power, comfort, and compromise. Rather than blending in, we’re challenged to embrace a different calling—living as a distinct, even “strange,” community that speaks truth, practices radical forgiveness, and resists the lure of control. Join us as we explore how the church is called not to rule like the world, but to offer a bold, counter-cultural witness rooted in grace, hope, and the resurrection. 

In this week’s message, guest Pastor Mike Jobst explores the consequences of pride and misplaced authority through the stories of Israel’s unfaithful kings and the rejection of Jesus as the true Messiah. As human leaders grasp for power and resist God’s will, we’re reminded that real life is found not in control, but in surrender. Join us as we reflect on what it means to recognize Christ as King and live daily in humble submission to the Spirit who gives us strength to follow Him.