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Year C – Lent 5 – Human Rejection Crushed – Philippians 3

Philippians 3:4b-14 – What the world considered valuable, Paul no longer valued. What Paul valued was Christ, whom God had exalted in the resurrection. Through Christ God exalts us as well, regardless of what the world thinks of us. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were […]

Year C – Lent 4 – Condemnation Crushed – Luke 15

Luke 15:11-32 – How does God respond to those who object to or are angered by his grace? He responds with more grace. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Lent 3 – False Security Crushed – 1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 – God revealed his presence among the nation of Israel. Instead of his presence leading to repentant faith, the people of Israel, with a sense of false security, set their hearts on evil. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help […]

Year C – Lent 2 – Shortcuts Crushed – Luke 13

Luke 13:31-35 – The Pharisees offer Jesus a shortcut to safety. But Jesus was determined to continue down the path he was on for us and our salvation. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, […]

Year C – Lent 1 – Temptation Crushed – Hebrews 4

Hebrews 4:14-16 – Jesus understands how hard life is because he faced every temptation we have faced, and more. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors […]

Year C – Ash Wednesday – Self Righteousness Crushed – Luke 1

Luke 18:9-14 – Jesus tells a parable about what makes us righteous in God’s eyes, not trust in one’s own goodness, but trust in God’s great mercy. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to […]

Year C – Epiphany 7 – Reactions Uncovered – Luke 6

Luke 6:27-38 – In our interactions with others Jesus calls us to disregard what people deserve. Instead we are to show the same grace that God has shown to us. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard […]

Year C – Epiphany 6 – Definitions Uncovered – Jeremiah 17

Jeremiah 17:5-8 – A blessed life is not connected to outward circumstances like physical health or wealth. Rather, the one who is blessed is the one who has been given the gift of faith, whose trust is in the Lord. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources […]

Year C – Epiphany 5 – Uncovered Messengers – Luke 5

Luke 5:1-11 – Jesus takes simple, self-admittedly sinful fishermen. He removes their fears, calls them to follow, and makes them fishers of men. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Epiphany 4 – Agenda Uncovered – Luke 4

Luke 4:38-44 – After preaching and doing miracles in the area around Capernaum, the people wanted Jesus to stay there permanently. But he had a different agenda, to proclaim the gospel to many others. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow […]

Year C – Epiphany 3 – Rejection Uncovered – Luke 4

Luke 4:16-30 – In one of Jesus’ first sermons, delivered in his hometown, people took offense at his words and ultimately rejected him. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Epiphany 2 – Delight Uncovered – Ephesians 3

Ephesians 3:14-21 – St. Paul teaches us that God wants us to have a life that is fuller than we could possibly imagine. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

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Welcome to the Resource Center

Welcome to WELS Congregational Services Resource Center. I’d like to explain why we spent time building this site, and why we’re going to spend a lot more time populating it with all sorts of resources. Our mission statement: “WELS Congregational Services exists to encourage and equip congregations for faithful and fruitful gospel ministry.” Congregational Services […]

A Tour of the Resource Center

The Parts of the Resource Center Why another WELS website? The primary audience for wels.net has been very wide. WELS members can go there for news or devotional thoughts. Non-WELS members can go there to learn about our church. This site, welscongregationalservices.net, is meant for all types of congregational leaders: pastors, teachers, councilmen, elders, or […]