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Here are the weekly sermons from Pastors Tim and Chamie Delkeskamp (and occasionally others) at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, California

  1. 4D AGO

    Easter -- God Makes Beautiful Things Out of Death

    Easter comes every year, yet the story never grows old. It is the story of all stories, shaping how we live, how we move, and how we refuse to stay stuck because our God could not be contained in a tomb! As we've been studying the Easter story together, we've been struck by something we don't usually think about on Easter morn: fear. The women at the tomb were afraid. Afraid yet filled with joy. Chew on that. The deepest fears we carry, the fear of death, of loss, of separation from all we love, is met by the risen Christ and turned into movement. Where might fear be holding you still? And what might it look like for resurrection to meet you there? Come with your questions, your fears, your hopes, your hunger. Come and hear again the story that changes everything. Happy Easter! Pastors Tim and Chamie

    18 min

  2. MAR 30

    "The Long Way of Love"

    Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ,   Palm weekend begins with celebration—crowds cheering, palms waving, hope rising. It feels like everything is finally coming together. But as we follow Jesus into Jerusalem, we discover that this is not a shortcut to glory. It is the beginning of something deeper. This weekend, we'll explore how Jesus chooses what Paul describes in Philippians 2 as the path of humility—emptying himself, stepping downward, and embracing the long way of love. Even as betrayal looms in Matthew 26, even as the cheers begin to fade, Jesus keeps going. He doesn't turn back. He doesn't take the easier road. And that raises an important question for us: what does it look like to follow Jesus on that same path? Join us for worship as we begin Holy Week together, reflecting on a love that does not take shortcuts—a love that stays, that gives, and that carries us all the way to the cross… and beyond. Blessings,

    20 min

  3. MAR 22 ·  VIDEO

    "Can These Bones Live?"

    Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ, This weekend, we will sit with one of Scripture's hardest and most hopeful questions: "Can these bones live?" In the face of grief and uncertainty, Jesus does not rush us to resurrection—he weeps with us. Together, we'll explore how honest lament can become an act of faith, trusting that God is still at work, even in what feels impossible or overwhelming. This weekend will help prepare us for Holy Week which begins with Palm Sunday. We pray that you will "live the story of Jesus" through Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Grace & Peace, Pastor Chamie

    19 min

  4. MAR 15

    Learning to See

    Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ, What if the greatest miracle Jesus performs in our lives isn't changing our circumstances but changing how we see them? This weekend we hear the story of the man born blind in John 9 and Paul's invitation in Ephesians to "live as children of the light." Jesus heals blindness—but the story reminds us that not everyone welcomes restored sight. Sometimes seeing clearly means letting God reshape how we understand the world. Faith often works like a sunrise. At first the light comes slowly—soft and gradual—until suddenly we realize we can see things in a way that we couldn't before. As we gather during this Lenten season and St. Patrick's weekend, we'll reflect on how Christ continues to open our eyes today, helping us grow, change, and walk more fully as children of the light. Blessings,

    19 min

  5. MAR 8

    Meeting God at the Well

    How is a classroom – or even a teacher – like a… well?   I'm thrilled to preach at all of the services this weekend as we celebrate Lutheran Schools Week, and we look to Jesus as the source of a virtuous, abundant, challenge-filled, and eternal life! I hope you'll join me! God's peace, Rich Ascension Lutheran School Principal Rich Gregory

    18 min

  6. MAR 1

    The Spirit Moves Where it Will

    This weekend we welcome a special guest and friend, Pastor Rick Ertel, who will be preaching on John 3:1–17. You probably know at least one line from it: "For God so loved the world…" But before we get there, we meet Nicodemus — a thoughtful, religious leader who comes to Jesus at night with big questions. And Jesus says something that stops him in his tracks: "You must be born again." Born again. Saved. Pastor Rick will help us explore what these words really mean — and how they show up in our everyday lives: in our parenting, our work, our struggles, our hopes, and our ordinary Tuesday afternoons. Jesus tells Nicodemus that God didn't send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save it. That includes you. That includes me. That includes the parts of our lives that still feel unfinished. So come ready to hear again the good news that changes everything — not with pressure, not with guilt, but with grace. Blessings, Pastor Tim

    20 min

  7. FEB 22

    Choosing Voices in the Wilderness

    Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ, This weekend we step into two very different landscapes: a lush garden and a barren wilderness. Yet in both places the same question rises to the surface: Whose voice will we trust? In Eden, a subtle whisper reframes God's generosity into suspicion. In the desert, a cunning voice tries to bend identity, provision, and power away from the Father's will. Between these stories we discover something deeply personal: temptation is often less about dramatic wrongdoing and more about which word gets to define reality. Fear or promise? Control or trust? Anxiety or grace? The good news is not that we always choose perfectly, but that Jesus remains faithful where we are fragile. Where trust once collapsed, Christ restores. Join us as we listen again for the voice that still speaks life: "Fear not. I am with you." Blessings,

    16 min

  8. FEB 15

    Centered in Jesus...Spotting God in the Intersections

    Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ, This Sunday we stand on the mountaintop with Peter, James, and John as Jesus is transfigured in dazzling glory. Yet the church, in her wisdom, places this radiant moment right before Lent. Why? Because the light of the Transfiguration cannot be separated from the shadow of the cross. On the mountain, Jesus shines. On Calvary, he suffers. And in the mystery at the heart of our faith, both reveal the same truth: the glory of God is made known through self-giving love. Life, too, is lived between mountains and valleys—moments of joy, clarity, and beauty alongside seasons of struggle, loss, and weariness. The good news is this: the same Jesus who meets his disciples in glory also walks with them into the valley. And he walks with us still. Looking forward to seeing you in worship this weekend. Blessings,

    18 min
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Here are the weekly sermons from Pastors Tim and Chamie Delkeskamp (and occasionally others) at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, California

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