Sermons from Ascension Lutheran Church, RPV

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Scott invites us to rediscover the God who creates something out of nothing—from the birth of Israel through barren beginnings, to the Red Sea rescue, to the moments in our own lives when hope seems impossible. As we close the “Create” season of our Bible-in-a-Year journey, we’re reminded that God delights in stepping into our emptiness, our stuck places, and our dead ends to reveal His power and grace...

In this week’s Q&A Sunday, we explore why the Book of Judges mirrors our own spiritual cycles—wandering, struggling, calling out to God, and receiving His grace again and again. Pastor Scott reminds us that repentance is not a checklist but a posture, and that God’s patience and forgiveness meet us even in the sins we don’t yet see in ourselves. Join us as we look honestly at our blind spots, our idols, and the relentless mercy...

In this week’s message, Pastor Scott explores the messy world of Judges and reminds us that, despite our constant pull toward idols, God chooses real relationship with us—even when it costs Him everything. We also learn how God designed the church as a beautiful puzzle of unique gifts, calling us to rely on one another rather than become self-sufficient “little idols.” Join us as we reflect on God’s desire for authentic community a...

In this week’s message, guest speaker Tommy Olsen explores how God uses something as ordinary as stones—whether falling walls, memorial markers, or even the stone rolled from Christ’s tomb—to reveal His power and faithfulness. From Jericho to Zacchaeus, we’re reminded that God breaks through human barriers and welcomes even the most unlikely people into His promise. Join us as we reflect on the God who still topples walls, opens bl...

In this week’s “Sermon Questions", Pastor Scott reflects on some of the most challenging and thought-provoking questions from Scripture — from God’s anger and holiness in the Old Testament to the meaning of biblical numbers like 40 and 12, and the significance of the Tabernacle as God’s dwelling among His people. Through these questions, he reminds us that God’s justice and holiness make His mercy and love all the more astound...

In this week’s sermon from November 9, 2025, Pastor Scott explores Israel’s journey from Moses to Joshua and the people’s struggle with fear and discontent in the wilderness. Drawing from Numbers, 1 Timothy, and Ephesians, he challenges us to trade our constant striving for a heart of contentment — trusting that God has already prepared the good works we are called to do. True peace, he reminds us, comes not from what we achieve or...

In this week’s sermon from Deuteronomy, Pastor Scott reminds us that we are a forgetful people, often losing sight of God’s faithfulness amid life’s frustrations. Through Moses’ call to “remember,” and Jesus’ invitation at the table, we’re urged to recall what God has done and share that story with others. As we honor the saints who came before us, we’re challenged to leave behind our own legacy of faith—one that reminds future gen...

In this Reformation Sunday message, Pastor Scott reflects on Martin Luther’s bold act that sparked the Protestant Reformation and reminds listeners that salvation is found not through human effort, but through the grace of Christ alone. 

Answering our Bible questions, Pastor draws from Leviticus 27, where he explores the meaning of dedicating a person to God, the concept of redemption, and how these ancient practices point forward t...

In this Reformation Sunday message, Pastor Scott explores the story of Balaam and his talking donkey from the Book of Numbers, revealing how the unseen spiritual world often intersects with our daily lives. Drawing parallels between Balaam’s divided loyalties and Martin Luther’s “Two Kingdoms” teaching, the sermon challenges believers to discern where their true allegiance lies—between the temporal powers of the world and the etern...

In this week’s message, Pastor Tommy explores the power of prayer through the stories of Moses, Herod, and Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 22 and Exodus 32–34, he contrasts self-serving rulers with humble leaders who intercede for others. Moses’ bold prayers not only move God to mercy but also transform Moses himself—teaching that true prayer aligns our hearts with God’s will. The sermon invites listeners to bring their gifts, compassi...