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Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Until He Comes Again 2) Don’t Lose Hope1 John 3:1-3 ● 2023-11-05 ● End Times Series ● Listen See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what […]
2023-11-0616 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Until He Comes Again 1) Don’t Cease PrayingUntil The Son of Man Comes In His Glory 1) Don’t Cease Praying Daniel 6 ● 2023-10-29 ● End Times Series ● Print ● Listen ● Watch The court was convened. It had authority to crush any man who opposed it. A man was on trial for what he had written. It all started 500 […]
2023-10-2907 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 47 v1-15View Isaiah II series – Listen to audio Review Isaiah 46 Explain this statement: “Our mothers carried us when we were in the womb, but God has carried us from the womb.” Identify the two different groups addressed in this chapter and the two different messages given to each group. Assess your own life and […]
2023-10-2647 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Submit to the Authorities as God’s ServantRomans 13:1-17 – Listen Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. […]
2023-10-2214 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 46 v1-13View series on Isaiah Listen Review Isaiah 45:15-25 There are at least six sections since chapter 40 which focus on the Lord alone as the one and only true God. (See Isaiah 40:25; 41:29; 42:8; 43:11-12; 44:6; 45:20-21). Why did God need to underscore this truth in Isaiah’s time? Why is it still an important […]
2023-10-1955 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Jesus’ Powerful Parables 4) A Story of Appalling RejectionMatthew 22:1-14 ● 2023-10-15 ● Listen
2023-10-1617 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Jesus’ Powerful Parables 3) A Story of Reckless PatienceMatthew 21:33-43 ● 2023-10-08 ● Listen
2023-10-0915 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 45 v15-25View Isaiah II series and handouts Listen to audio Review Isaiah 45:8-14 45:14 The Lord promised that when Cyrus caused Jerusalem to be rebuilt and the exiles to be set free that “(nations) will bow down before you.” Read Psalm 22:22-31 to see how this is ultimately fulfilled in Christ. Why is it so vital […]
2023-10-0549 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Jesus’ Powerful Parables 2) A Story of Spiritual InsincerityMatthew 21:23-32 ● 2023-10-01 ● Print ● Listen ● Watch A few years ago, one of basketball’s biggest stars decided to start a new school. As a wealthy celebrity he decided to dedicate millions of his own dollars to help establish and operate a new school. Unlike most other schools funded by celebrities his school […]
2023-10-0120 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 45 v8-14View Isaiah II series Listen to audio Review Isaiah 45:1-7 Inspect the following to see what they teach regarding civil authorities: Jer 25:9-10; Dan 4:32; Rom 13:1 45:5-6 Summarize what people all over the known world might have thought about the Lord when Cyrus invoked the Lord’s name and listed the Lord as just another […]
2023-09-291h 00Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)God’s Kingdom Is A Story of Perplexing GenerosityMatthew 20:1-16 ● 2023-09-24 ● Listen “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the […]
2023-09-2415 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Church God Wants 5) A Church that ForgivesEphesians 4:29-5:2 ● 2023-09-17 ● Listen 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage […]
2023-09-1815 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 44 v21 to 45 v7View entire Isaiah II series Listen to audio Isaiah 44:21-28 “Remember: God Won’t Forget his Promises.” “Things will get worse before they get better” -Batman (The Batman 2022) Is that quote comforting or discomforting to you? What about God’s plans for his people? God had just promised Jerusalem that her numbers would increase, and she […]
2023-09-141h 01Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Church God Wants 4) A Church Willing to Say Hard ThingsGalatians 2:11-16 ● 2023-09-10 ● View Series ● Audio 11 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he […]
2023-09-1017 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 44 v1-20view Isaiah II series Listen Isaiah 44:1-20 God Build Israel; Deluded Fools Build Idols Can you share a time when you or someone was so blind to their cause that they didn’t even stop to realize the mistakes they were making? This section contains a revelation that God will expand Israel’s numbers by pouring out […]
2023-09-0749 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Church God Wants 3) A Church that Takes Up Its CrossesJeremiah 15:15-21 ● 2023-09-03 ● View Series ● Listen 15 Lord, you understand; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long-suffering—do not take me away; think of how I suffer reproach for your sake. 16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for […]
2023-09-0319 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 43 v14-28View Isaiah II series – Listen Isaiah 43:14-28 “The Lord Promises A New Deliverance” Sometimes a new thing comes along which makes us completely forget the things that came before. Consider how many people today remember the emergence of VHS tapes, CDs and DVDs. Does the latest generation, which can stream videos on their devices, give […]
2023-08-3148 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Church God Wants 2) A Church that Really Knows JesusExodus 34:5-9 ● 2023-08-27 ● Listen View Series 5 Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the Lord. 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the […]
2023-08-2816 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 43 v1-13View Isaiah II series – Listen Review Isaiah 42 Explain why the servants mentioned in chapter 42 must find fulfillment in two very different servants. There is a play on words with the picture of “blindness.” Contrast what is meant by “the blind” in 42:6-7,16 and the “blind” in 42:18-19. This chapter has a theme […]
2023-08-2545 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Church God Wants 1) A Church For All PeopleEphesians 2:13-22 ● 2023-08-20 ● View Series ● Listen But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with […]
2023-08-2116 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 42 v10-25View series – Listen to audio Isaiah 42:10-17 “Creation Shouts; the Lord Shouts” 42:10-12 Describe the appropriate response for a believer after hearing about what God’s chosen servant will do. Note who is called to action. 42:10-12 How is the song Isaiah calls for a new song? 42:10-12. Explain how this verse is fulfilled … […]
2023-08-181h 05Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Walk Everywhere With JesusMatthew 14:22-33 ● 2023-08-13 ● Listen Jesus Walks on the Water 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and […]
2023-08-1315 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)In Mercy He Supplies All Our Needs1 Kings 17:1-16 ● 2023-08-06. ● Listen Elijah Fed by Ravens Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: 3 “Leave here, turn eastward and […]
2023-08-0617 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)ObadiahWhat is the Independence Day for the people of God? 1-part Bible Study on the book of Obadiah. Listen to audio View handout View suggested answer guide
2023-07-0951 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Jesus Gives You Rest For Your SoulMatthew 11:25-30 ● 2023-07-09 ● Listen 25At that time, Jesus continued, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from clever and learned people and have revealed them to little children. 26Yes, Father, because this was pleasing to you. 27Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. […]
2023-07-0916 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 42 v1-9Isaiah 42:1-9 “God Calls His Servant to Be A Light” Listen to audio of Bible Study Study of Isaiah II 42:1 God says he will “uphold” his servant. Discuss the possible interpretations for who might be referred to here as God’s servant. (Compare Is 41:8-9) 42:1 God says he will “uphold” this servant. Discuss the […]
2023-07-0647 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Expect a Sword; Gain a RewardMatthew 10:34-42 ● 2023-07-02 ● Listen 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn “ ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— 36a man’s enemies will be the members […]
2023-07-0214 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 41 v11-29Isaiah 41:1-20 “The Lord Has Chosen His Servant” -see previous Isaiah II post for 41:1-10. – View Isaiah 11 series -Listen to study 41:11-12 Israel only had to wait, and they would see Assyria and then the great Babylonian Empire all quickly become nothing. How are these words fulfilled for all believers? (Compare with Malachi […]
2023-06-2956 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Holy Ministry 3) Preaches Christ Despite Persecution2 Timothy 4:1-8 ● 2023-06-25 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Listen I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom: 2Preach the word. Be ready whether it is convenient or not. Correct, […]
2023-06-2618 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 41:1-10Listen to entire Isaiah II series Review of Isaiah 40:25-31 “The LORD Never Grows Weary” Review 40:25-31 We tend to think that God is like us. Share some of your favorite pictures in this section which describe how incomparably different he is from us. Explain how we can stave off the following line of thought: […]
2023-06-2252 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Holy Ministry 2) Demonstrates CompassionMatthew 9:35-10:8 ● 2023-06-18 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Print ● Listen Have you ever uncovered a hidden mess? You know how that goes, right? You move a piece of furniture and discover the crumbs. You are guessing by the red and green sprinkles they were left there from last Christmas. Or was it […]
2023-06-1815 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 40:12-31View Series Listen to audio Isaiah 40:12-24 “The LORD is Beyond Compare” 40:12-14 Sometimes we might be tempted to question God. What truths do you see here regarding the foolishness of that thought? Share some ways that the sinful heart acts as if it can be God’s advisor and give him insight and teaching. 40:15-17 […]
2023-06-1654 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Holy Ministry 1) Is Filled with Sinners Called by GodExodus 3:1-15 ● 2023-06-11 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Listen Now Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, a priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2The Angel of the Lord appeared to him in blazing […]
2023-06-1114 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Isaiah 40:1-11See series Isaiah II Isaiah 40:1-11 “Declare the Good News” Isaiah wrote beginning in 740 B.C. Recall the situation of Judah and Israel at this time.• In 722 BC Israel was destroyed by Assyria. Isaiah will prophesy until about 680BC. During his time Jerusalem was under siege by the Assyrian army. Towns were being destroyed […]
2023-06-0852 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Triune God Gives Us Perfect Peace2 Corinthians 13:11-14 ● 2023-06-04 ● Holy Trinity Sunday ● Print ● Listen Did you notice it? (Putting out of place candle back into symmetrical positioning.) I put it out of position before the service to make a point. I’m guessing many of you did notice something was off. We usually like things to be […]
2023-06-0416 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives… 8) to Equip Us For ServiceJohn 7:37-39 ● 2023-05-28 ● Pentecost Sunday ● Listen ● Watch On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By […]
2023-05-2814 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives… 7) to Carry Us Through All TrialsActs 1:12-26 ● 2023-05-21 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, […]
2023-05-2218 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives… 6) to Bring Riches and PowerEphesians 1:15-23 ● 2023-05-14 ● Easter Series ● Print ● Listen ● Watch A writer once decided to talk about an elusive bunch of people. He wanted to write an editorial piece on individuals who are very wealthy, namely, “those who would be able to keep a luxurious and comfortable standard of living and yet […]
2023-05-1514 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives 5) to Be the Only WayActs 4:8-12 ● 2023-05-07 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel, 9if we are being questioned today for a kind act that was done for the lame man, as to how this man has been healed, 10let […]
2023-05-0716 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives 4) to Gather His FlockActs 2:42-47 ● 2023-04-30 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44All the believers were together […]
2023-05-0121 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives… 3) to Pour Out The SpiritActs 2:32-41 ● 2023-04-23 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did […]
2023-04-2314 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives… 2) to Fulfill All His PlansActs 2:22-32 ● 2023-04-16 ● Easter Series ● (listen – audio only) “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan […]
2023-04-1611 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)He Lives to Remove Our FearsMatthew 28:1-11 ● 2023-04-09 ● Easter Sunday ● Listen (audio only, print and video not available this week) He Lives to… 4/09 Remove Our Fears (Matthew 28:1-10) 4/16 Fulfill All His Plans (Acts 2:22-32) 4/23 Pour Out the Spirit (Acts 32-41) 4/30 Gather His Flock (Acts 2:42-47) 5/07 […]
2023-04-0911 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Bitter Suffering; Blessed EndGood Friday Sermon (John 19:17-30). Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Payson, AZ – Listen
2023-04-0708 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Receive, Remember, Retell, Reflect1 Corinthians 11:23-28. Sermon from Rock of Ages Lutheran in Payson, AZ –Listen
2023-04-0612 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Our King Has A Perfect PlanMatthew 21:1-11 ● 2023-04-02 ● Palm Sunday ● Listen (no sermon printout or video available this week)
2023-04-0217 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Hold Onto Him Who Holds Power Over Death2 Kings 4:18-37 ● 2023-03-26 ● Listen ● Watch
2023-03-2709 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Our Greatest Needs 4) Sight for the BlindJohn 9 ● 2023-03-19 ● Lent Series ● Print ● Listen ● (Watch short version) Some people are calling it Moon-gate. It is the charge that some smartphone makers are adding details to photos which aren’t captured by the phone’s camera. One easy way to do this is to use artificial intelligence to enhance pictures […]
2023-03-1912 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Jesus Crushed the Scheming SerpentMatthew 4:1-11 ● 2023-03-05 ● Print ● Listen ● Watch (Shorter Devotional Message) Some of you might be familiar with the scene of a popular children’s movie. There are three little girls standing by as one of them plays a carnival game. One girl keeps on trying and keeps on missing. Her dad keeps grudgingly […]
2023-03-0511 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)God Invites Us To Approach and See His GloryExodus 24:9-18 ● 2023-02-19 ● Transfiguration Sunday ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Have you ever felt completely out of your element when visiting a place? If you are not familiar with a place it can really make you feel out-of-sorts. I once took a language immersion trip to central Mexico. I thought that I […]
2023-02-1920 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Sin Festers and Kills; Our Savior Forgives and Heals2 Samuel 11 ● 2023-02-12 ● Print ● Listen ● Watch (View on YouTube) Trying to hide a problem never solves it.It can start with something like a small stain on your shirt. You might reason, “I can just put some spot remover on that.” But unless you have a good idea on how to […]
2023-02-1219 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Savior’s Sermon 2) Be DifferentExodus 19:1-8 ● 2023-02-05 ● Epiphany Series: “Savior’s Sermon” ● Print ● Listen (no video version) There was an ad campaign used by a major computer and software company over 25 years ago that had the slogan “think different.” Back then that same computer company had started to lose a lot of its initial popularity. […]
2023-02-0614 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Savior’s Sermon 1) Trust with HumilityZephaniah 2:3, 3:11-13 ● 2023-01-29 ● Epiphany Series: “Savior’s Sermon” ● Print ● Listen There is a bird in Alaska that has an interesting life cycle. The auklet lives along the coast of Alaska along a string of islands with burning and erupting volcanoes, the Aleutian Islands. Over a dozen large volcanoes and many smaller […]
2023-01-2910 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Lord of All 3) Light for All By His WordIsaiah 8:19- 9:2 ● 2023-01-22 ● Epiphany Series: “Lord of All” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch is a curious expression in the King James Bible describing “wizards that peep.” The author Siegbert Becker decided to make that the title of a book. He wrote “Wizards that Peep,” a book delving into the matters of […]
2023-01-2216 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Lord of All 2) Triumph For All By the CrossColossians 2:6-15 ● 2023-01-15 ● Epiphany Series: “Lord of All” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch (View on YouTube channel) Have you ever been told something is all you need and then found out you still needed more? I’m sure it has happened to you. It seems to happen to me all the time. For example, […]
2023-01-1518 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Lord of All 1) Peace to All Through the GospelActs 10:34-38 ● 2023-01-08 ● Epiphany Series: “Lord of All” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch A few months ago, the US Department of Defense put out a memo that it is unable to attain enough military recruits because too few people want to enlist. And many of those who want to enlist are not […]
2023-01-0819 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)See What Family Life Is Like With ChristMatthew 2:13-23 ● 2023-01-01 ● New Years Day ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Different families have different safety standards. Some might argue that today we are overprotective. Some parents practically make their kids live in little bubbles. They might put a bumper rail on a child’s bed, have gallons of antibacterial hand wash, and […]
2023-01-0116 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Son Was Chosen to Bring Us JoyHebrews 1:1-9 ● 2022-12-25 ● Christmas Day ● Print ● Listen ● Watch There is a comical video clip of a weatherman who is on his first day at the job. It features him standing in front of the camera saying something to the effect of, “I can’t believe I got this job. I’m probably […]
2022-12-2518 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Praise the Lord, All You NationsPsalm 117 ● 2022-12-24 ● Christmas Eve ● Print ● Listen ● Watch I can’t claim to I can’t claim to be much of a soccer fan, but it is fun to see how much excitement builds up around the world cup. There’s something about a world-wide event that generates excitement. Nearly every nation in […]
2022-12-2515 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus … 4) As ImmanuelMatthew 1:18-25 – Watch – Listen
2022-12-1816 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus … 4) As ImmanuelMatthew 1:18-25 – Watch – Listen
2022-12-1816 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus …3) As MessiahMatthew 11:2-11 ● 2022-12-11 ● Advent Series: “Come, Lord Jesus” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch At times something can be overhyped. You might hear about a book, a movie, or an event. It may sound like the greatest thing since color film, but ends up failing to convince people that it is really worth … Come, Lord Jesus …3) As Messiah Read More »
2022-12-1018 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus …3) As MessiahMatthew 11:2-11 ● 2022-12-11 ● Advent Series: “Come, Lord Jesus” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch At times something can be overhyped. You might hear about a book, a movie, or an event. It may sound like the greatest thing since color film, but ends up failing to convince people that it is really worth […]
2022-12-1018 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus, …2) As JudgeIsaiah 11:1-10 ● 2022-12-04 ● Advent Series: “Come, Lord Jesus” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Those courtroom tv shows can be fun to watch. They show real court cases in which a judge gives out a verdict. These types of shows are popular if the judge is an interesting character. The judge might be … Come, Lord Jesus, …2) As Judge Read More »
2022-12-0418 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus, …2) As JudgeIsaiah 11:1-10 ● 2022-12-04 ● Advent Series: “Come, Lord Jesus” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Those courtroom tv shows can be fun to watch. They show real court cases in which a judge gives out a verdict. These types of shows are popular if the judge is an interesting character. The judge might be […]
2022-12-0418 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus, …1) As KingIsaiah 2:1-5 ● 2022-11-27 ● Advent Series: “Come, Lord Jesus” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Peace talks. What do you think of when you hear those words? Maybe your mind jumps to excitement over progress in the world. Or perhaps, you find yourself a little cynical and don’t see much use in those words … Come, Lord Jesus, …1) As King Read More »
2022-11-2718 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Come, Lord Jesus, …1) As KingIsaiah 2:1-5 ● 2022-11-27 ● Advent Series: “Come, Lord Jesus” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Peace talks. What do you think of when you hear those words? Maybe your mind jumps to excitement over progress in the world. Or perhaps, you find yourself a little cynical and don’t see much use in those words […]
2022-11-2718 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)See How A Sinner Sits at the Table with the Savior2022 Thanksgiving Day sermon (Luke 7:36-50) – audio –
2022-11-2411 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)See How A Sinner Sits at the Table with the Savior2022 Thanksgiving Day sermon (Luke 7:36-50) – audio –
2022-11-2411 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Keep Ready, with Your Lamps BurningSermon on Luke 12:35–40 “Keep Ready, with Your Lamps Burning“
2022-11-2112 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Keep Ready, with Your Lamps BurningSermon on Luke 12:35–40 “Keep Ready, with Your Lamps Burning“
2022-11-2112 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Truth Will Set You FreeJohn 8:31-36 (Listen)
2022-10-3014 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)The Truth Will Set You FreeJohn 8:31-36 (Listen)
2022-10-3014 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Faith Demonstrated Through Total DependenceLuke 18:18-30 – Listen Note: This series only has the audio version uploaded. Video and print versions will resume in November. Oct 2 1) Faith that Delights in Duty (1 Chr 29:10-18) Oct 16 2) Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) Oct 23 3) Faith Demonstrated though Total Dependence […]
2022-10-2416 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Faith Demonstrated Through Total DependenceLuke 18:18-30 – Listen Note: This series only has the audio version uploaded. Video and print versions will resume in November. Oct 2 1) Faith that Delights in Duty (1 Chr 29:10-18) Oct 16 2) Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) Oct 23 3) Faith Demonstrated though Total Dependence … Faith Demonstrated Through Total Dependence Read More »
2022-10-2416 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Faith Demonstrated Through Persistent PrayerLuke 18:1-8 – Listen Note: This series only has the audio version uploaded. Video and print versions will resume in November. Oct 2 1) Faith that Delights in Duty (1 Chr 29:10-18) Oct 16 2) Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) Oct 23 3) Faith Demonstrated though Total Dependence […]
2022-10-1713 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Faith Demonstrated Through Persistent PrayerLuke 18:1-8 – Listen Note: This series only has the audio version uploaded. Video and print versions will resume in November. Oct 2 1) Faith that Delights in Duty (1 Chr 29:10-18) Oct 16 2) Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) Oct 23 3) Faith Demonstrated though Total Dependence … Faith Demonstrated Through Persistent Prayer Read More »
2022-10-1713 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Faith that Delights in Duty1 Chronicles 29:10-18 – Listen Note: This series only has the audio version uploaded. Video and print versions will resume in November. Increase Our Faith 1) Faith that Delights in Duty Oct 2 1) Faith that Delights in Duty (1 Chr 29:10-18) Oct 16 2) Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) … Faith that Delights in Duty Read More »
2022-10-0215 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Faith that Delights in Duty1 Chronicles 29:10-18 – Listen Note: This series only has the audio version uploaded. Video and print versions will resume in November. Increase Our Faith 1) Faith that Delights in Duty Oct 2 1) Faith that Delights in Duty (1 Chr 29:10-18) Oct 16 2) Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) […]
2022-10-0215 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)From Darkness to Dawn 3) The Day is Coming Soon2 Peter 3:1-14 ● 2022-09-25 ● 2 Peter Series “From Darkness to Dawn” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch In the year 1220 the archbishop in North Yorkshire, England decided to begin construction of a house of worship which would end up as one of the largest of its kind in all of northern Europe. … From Darkness to Dawn 3) The Day is Coming Soon Read More »
2022-09-2418 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)From Darkness to Dawn 3) The Day is Coming Soon2 Peter 3:1-14 ● 2022-09-25 ● 2 Peter Series “From Darkness to Dawn” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch In the year 1220 the archbishop in North Yorkshire, England decided to begin construction of a house of worship which would end up as one of the largest of its kind in all of northern Europe. […]
2022-09-2418 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)From Darkness to Dawn 2) Don’t Let the Darkness Deceive2 Peter 2:1-19 ● 2022-09-18 ● 2 Peter Series “From Darkness to Dawn” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch I was in Flagstaff last week and decided to stop somewhere and grab a bite to eat with a cup of coffee. While driving home I caught a glimpse of a familiar sign. It had the … From Darkness to Dawn 2) Don’t Let the Darkness Deceive Read More »
2022-09-1823 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)From Darkness to Dawn 2) Don’t Let the Darkness Deceive2 Peter 2:1-19 ● 2022-09-18 ● 2 Peter Series “From Darkness to Dawn” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch I was in Flagstaff last week and decided to stop somewhere and grab a bite to eat with a cup of coffee. While driving home I caught a glimpse of a familiar sign. It had the […]
2022-09-1823 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)From Darkness to Dawn 1) Pay Attention to the Light2 Peter 1:12-21 ● 2022-09-11 ● 2 Peter Series “From Darkness to Dawn” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Have you lately looked at the sky just before dawn? You can see what has been called “the morning star.” Of course, we know it is not actually a star. That really bright light just above … From Darkness to Dawn 1) Pay Attention to the Light Read More »
2022-09-1114 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)From Darkness to Dawn 1) Pay Attention to the Light2 Peter 1:12-21 ● 2022-09-11 ● 2 Peter Series “From Darkness to Dawn” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch Have you lately looked at the sky just before dawn? You can see what has been called “the morning star.” Of course, we know it is not actually a star. That really bright light just above […]
2022-09-1114 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)10) Short Suffering; Eternal Glory1 Peter 5:5-14 ● 2022-09-04 ● 1 Peter Series “From Cross to Crown” ● Listen (printout and video not available for this week) View Accompanying Bible Study Series
2022-09-0515 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)10) Short Suffering; Eternal Glory1 Peter 5:5-14 ● 2022-09-04 ● 1 Peter Series “From Cross to Crown” ● Listen (printout and video not available for this week) View Accompanying Bible Study Series
2022-09-0515 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)1 Peter 5b (Short Suffering; Eternal Glory)Audio from 1 Peter Bible study (View Handouts)
2022-09-0150 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)1 Peter 5b (Short Suffering; Eternal Glory)Audio from 1 Peter Bible study (View Handouts)
2022-09-0150 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)9) Shepherd from Cross to Crown1 Peter 5:1-4 ● 2022-08-07 ● 1 Peter Series “From Cross to Crown” ● Listen View accompanying Bible Study Series (video and printout version not available for this week)
2022-08-0816 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)9) Shepherd from Cross to Crown1 Peter 5:1-4 ● 2022-08-07 ● 1 Peter Series “From Cross to Crown” ● Listen View accompanying Bible Study Series (video and printout version not available for this week)
2022-08-0816 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)1 Peter 5a (Shepherd from Cross to Crown)audio from 1 Peter Bible Study (View handouts)
2022-08-071h 17Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)1 Peter 5a (Shepherd from Cross to Crown)audio from 1 Peter Bible Study (View handouts)
2022-08-071h 17Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)8) Rejoice While Suffering1 Peter 4:12-16 ● 2022-07-31 ● 1 Peter Series “From Cross to Crown” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch View accompanying Bible Study series with audio In the classic film “Casablanca” there are many iconic scenes and lines. One emotional scene involves a group of people in an occupied territory. It is a city which … 8) Rejoice While Suffering Read More »
2022-07-3111 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)8) Rejoice While Suffering1 Peter 4:12-16 ● 2022-07-31 ● 1 Peter Series “From Cross to Crown” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch View accompanying Bible Study series with audio In the classic film “Casablanca” there are many iconic scenes and lines. One emotional scene involves a group of people in an occupied territory. It is a city which […]
2022-07-3111 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)1 Peter 4b (Rejoice While Suffering)Audio from Bible study on 1 Peter (View Handouts)
2022-07-301h 00Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)1 Peter 4b (Rejoice While Suffering)Audio from Bible study on 1 Peter (View Handouts)
2022-07-301h 00Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)When the Lord Comes Near 3) He Humbles His EnemiesLuke 3:7-18 ● 2021-12-12 ● Advent Series “When the Lord Comes Near” ● Print ● Listen ● Watch View Service Folder (Advent 3) In the early 1950’s the road to Payson from the valley was desolate, rough, and hazardous. But a county supervisor, Jim Hart, wanted a better road to his summer home in Payson. […]
2021-12-1215 minRock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)Children’s Christmas ServiceHere you can listen to and participate at home in the Children’s Christmas Service at Rock of Ages. We hope this is useful for anyone facing isolation this Christmas season during a pandemic. This service is an adaptation of our 12-20 service with the Children participating in parts of the service.
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With PaceSasha DiGiulian, rock climberSasha DiGiulian is a Boulder-based professional climber and Red Bull athlete. After an illustrious competitive climbing career that included a world title, Sasha attended Columbia University where she studied non-fiction creative writing and business. While getting her degree, she maintained her career as a professional climber, transitioning into a role that involved pushing the limits of big wall climbing and telling those stories through social media and content creation. Along with peers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, Sasha has helped push climbing in to the mainstream, representing a strong voice for women in particular. Sasha and Payson sat down...
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