Welcome to Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church!

We gather to praise and worship our great Savior, Christ Jesus every Sunday morning at 9:00am.

You can join us in person in the Bomber Mountain Civic Center (located in Buffalo, Wyoming) or tune in to our live stream on YouTube.

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Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Serving Buffalo and other small towns in Wyoming

We are currently meeting every Sunday morning at 9am in the Wyoming Room inside the Bomber Mountain Civic Center in downtown Buffalo, Wyoming. We also have satellite gatherings in Thermopolis and Sheridan.

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About Us

Sharing the good news of free salvation in Christ

We are known for reaching out to hurting people and bringing the soothing balm of the Gospel. We are a member of the WELS, a theologically conservative church body that exists to give all glory to God by upholding, defending, and proclaiming the truth of the Holy Scriptures

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Our Pastor

Fred Schurman

Fred Schurman, a Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduate, serves as the Pastor for Christ the King Lutheran Church. He’s known for his strong theology, hands-on approach, and love of the outdoors and fixing things.

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Service Livestream

Watch Our Services

For those who are unable to worship with us in person, we stream our services live on YouTube every Sunday morning at 9:00am.

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Recent Sermons

This is what we preach

What Does a Glorious Ministry Look Like?

Scripture Verses
  • 1 Kings 19:14-21

While the world might not recognize true spiritual glory, God's glorious ministry is often found in quiet faithfulness rather than dramatic displays of power. Elijah discovers that God's presence was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in His gentle whisper, and that His glorious work included preserving 7,000 faithful Israelites unknown to the prophet. True ministry glory is seen in celebrating Christ's work, preserving faith, and willingly abandoning worldly wealth to serve God's kingdom.

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Following Jesus Means Fully Confessing that He is Both the Christ and the Son of God

Scripture Verses
  • Luke 9:18-24

When Jesus asks His disciples about His identity, Peter's confession that He is "the Christ of God" reveals the essential truth that Jesus is the only one anointed to save humanity. Fully confessing Jesus as both Christ and Son of God means recognizing that only the God-Man could accomplish our salvation through His suffering, death, and resurrection. Only those who are truly saved will make this complete confession of faith.

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What Role Does Love Have with Forgiveness?

Scripture Verses
  • Luke 7:36-50

Through the parable of two debtors and a sinful woman's lavish display of love, Jesus reveals that our love for God flows directly from our understanding of how much we've been forgiven. Those who recognize the magnitude of their spiritual debt respond with greater love when that debt is erased by God's grace. God shows us our sin, provides faith to believe in His forgiveness, and then empowers us to love both Him and others in response.

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How Can We Live with Death?

Scripture Verses
  • Luke 7:11-17

When Jesus encounters a grieving widow who has lost her only son, He demonstrates His ultimate authority over death itself through compassion and miraculous power. While people often view Christ merely as a prophet or teacher, He is actually the firstfruits of resurrection who has conquered death and removed sin's power. Believers can face death with confidence knowing that Christ has risen and promises the same resurrection to all who trust in Him.

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What Made Jesus Amazed at This Gentile's Faith?

Scripture Verses
  • Luke 7:1-10

A Roman centurion demonstrates extraordinary faith that amazes Jesus through three key characteristics: recognizing his unworthiness before God yet trusting in His grace, understanding the absolute power of Jesus' word, and acknowledging Christ's divine authority. This Gentile's faith surpasses even what Jesus had found among the Israelites. True faith combines humility about our own merit with complete confidence in God's power and submission to His authority.

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