We’re celebrating a new year and a new season at River of Life by introducing you to our new pastor. Pastor Eric Wenger and his family have moved to Omaha from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Prior to River of Life, Pastor Eric was the senior pastor of Raized Lutheran Church since 2016. He kicks off the new year and his first sermon series focusing on what it means, what we can learn and how we can grow as a “Family for Life.”
You belong as one of God’s special possessions. For some of us, that sense of belonging can be more difficult to believe. When it comes to trusting God, is it difficult or easy for you? Pr. Mark Rosenau explores our relationship with God. Early on, it began with the Hebrew people and continues today despite a pandemic. This gift is free and we should rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Has the COVID-19 pandemic has left you wrestling with high levels of anxiety and discontent? Has it left you feeling critical and unforgiving? God’s word provides help to deal with these feelings. In the Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 sermon, Pastor Mark Rosenau shares that through God’s guidance he provides inner peace that’s greater than another regardless of what’s going on in our world.
During Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 the church is celebrating its first anniversary of a congregation and sharing God’s love in the community. Pastor Mark Rosenau’s message centers on twisting God’s word always leads to sin. He cites several examples that lead back to Adam and Eve. Despite taking what God says and twisting it to our advantage, God pours out his love and grace richly to all of us and forgives us of our sins.
People want what’s fair or what they deserve. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020’s sermon focuses on the parable of the vineyard owner in Matthew 20. Pastor Lonnie Jacobsen walks us through the chapter and Jesus’ response to Peter’s question of “What do I get in return for this?” Jesus responds by saying, “The first will be last will the last will be first.”
Jesus asked his disciples a simple question: “Who do people say I am?” During Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020’s sermon, Pastor Rosenau answers that question and what the Bible teaches us about our relationship with everything God has created.
How persistent are you when it comes to your faith? Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020’s lesson focuses on a mother who’s persistence faith in Jesus healed her daughter. Prayer, persistence, faith are gifts generously given by God available to anyone who believes.
