Redeemer Lutheran Church

09/05/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐒: 𝐈 𝐀𝐌 𝐌𝐘 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑
When danger strikes, most people instinctively move away from it. Fire, violence, accidents, and disasters trigger a natural desire to find protection and safety. Yet first responders do the opposite. Firefighters, police officers, and paramedics run toward the very scenes others are fleeing. They enter burning buildings, approach violent situations, and kneel beside the injured in chaotic moments. This response is unexpected because it goes against basic human instinct.

Today God calls us to be spiritual first responders when we see people in trouble because of sin. Instead of self-preservation and comfort, we choose service to them and to our Lord. Our motive is the grace of God and his desire for the salvation of all mankind.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Hartmann preaches on Galatians 2:11–16

UNEXPECTED TRUTHS The opening lines of the United States Declar...

09/04/2026

Redeemer News & Notes for the week of September 6-12, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/f28477e7b041/redeemer-weekly-news-notes-week-of-september-6-2026-16586709

08/29/2026

𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗦: 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡
Some churches teach that if a person follows God, God responds by granting prosperity and peace, as would only be expected. Today we see how that is nonsense. The Bible explains that if we are part of the Church of God, we will have bear crosses. Believers suffer in this world, sometimes just because they are believers.

Why bother? We carry our crosses in gratitude for Jesus carrying his cross, one too heavy for us because it was weighted down with our sin. We carry our crosses because we know that in those moments of struggle, we are forced to turn to Christ and rely on his strength. This is the unexpected path, the one Jesus himself walked: the cross comes before the crown.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Mueller preaches on Romans 8:18–25

UNEXPECTED TRUTHS The opening lines of the United States Declar...

08/28/2026

Redeemer News & Notes for the week of August 23-29, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/cd1b4e77b409/redeemer-weekly-news-notes-week-of-august-30-2026-16586605

08/22/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐒: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐃

Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” It’s the most important question in the world, and it is a question every human being must answer. The expected answer may be dead wrong. Some in Jesus’ day thought he was John the Baptist. Some thought he was the prophet Elijah who had come back from the dead. Today plenty of people believe that Jesus existed. They think that Jesus was a wise teacher or a role model for love. Both answers are expected. Both miss the main point.

Jesus is a real human being, the Son of Man. He is also Lord and Savior, the Son of the living God. This unexpected truth is the core of saving faith.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Mueller preaches on Romans 10:5-13

UNEXPECTED TRUTHS The opening lines of the United States Declar...

08/15/2026

𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘
“All are welcome!” Is that true at our church? Or is church meant only for people of the right heritage who behave the right way, “good church folk”? Is it conceivable that a stranger could walk into church unexpectedly and for some reason you would ask yourself, “What is someone like that doing here?” Or perhaps you ask that question about yourself. “There seem to be godly people here. I’m not like them. Do I really belong?”

This Sunday, Jesus shows us that the Church is for all people. All of us—regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or social status—have the same problem of sin. And we all have the same Savior. Anyone who comes to Christ’s Church and cries out “Lord, have mercy!” is welcome.

Pastor Mueller preaches on Ephesians 2:13–22

UNEXPECTED TRUTHS The opening lines of the United States Declar...

08/12/2026

Join us this Sunday and the next 7 weeks as we begin a new service theme, 𝙐𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙨.

08/08/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧? 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗛
Wherever faith clings to the promises of God, doubt is always lingering. Doubt asks the serpent’s garden question, “Did God really say?” People doubt God’s care, God’s promises, or God’s providence.

The answer to doubt is not found in loud, dramatic demonstrations. The true answer to doubt is found in the still small voice of our Savior God whispering to us in his Word. Through Word and sacrament, Christ reaches out to us with nail-scarred hands, proof of his great love. Jesus gently says, “Why did you doubt?” Our faith is restored. Christians answer doubt with faith.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Mueller preaches on Romans 8:28–39

WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANS DIFFERENT?The Bible says Christians are diff...

08/01/2026

WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANS DIFFERENT? CHRISTIANS TRUST GOD TO PROVIDE
The hardest times to trust God are the times we need him most. It’s easier to trust God when your job is going great, your health is fine, your relationships are fine, and your family is good. It’s easier to trust God when the sun is shining, but what happens when your life is suddenly overshadowed by dark days?

When tragedy strikes, we may wonder if God continues to care for us. At those times, Christians do not despair like those who have no hope. Instead, Christians focus on certain foundational facts. We are chosen and adopted as God’s dear children. God provides us innumerable spiritual blessings and promises us an eternity of peace and joy. If we recognize those spiritual blessings, how can we doubt that God will give us everything we truly need at the right time? Christians trust God to provide.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Hartmann preaches on Ephesians 1:3–10

WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANS DIFFERENT?The Bible says Christians are diff...

07/25/2026

WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANS DIFFERENT? CHRISTIANS SEEK SPIRITUAL WEALTH
What do you consider your life’s top priorities? Many people start with family and friends. Financial security and health follow closely. Reputation and recreation make the cut. How about faith? Is it the top priority? What if other priorities must be sacrificed to keep faith the top priority?

The Bible helps Christians keep worldly wealth in perspective. It can buy the things of this world, things that rust and decay, but there is something more valuable. True wealth is spiritual wealth. It can be found only in God and his eternal blessings for us in Christ.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Mueller preaches on 1 Kings 3:5–12...“More Than We Know to Ask”

WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANS DIFFERENT?The Bible says Christians are diff...