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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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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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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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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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This is what we preach
- Luke 16:1-13
Be Good Managers of What God Has Entrusted to You
- Luke 16:1-13
Jesus uses the parable of a dishonest but shrewd manager to teach about faithful stewardship of what God has entrusted to believers. God has given believers worldly resources, natural and spiritual gifts, and most importantly, the keys to His kingdom to manage wisely. Faithful management in small matters prepares believers for greater responsibilities, but no one can serve both God and money as competing masters.
- Luke 15:1-10
The Good Shepherd Seeks the Utterly Lost
- Luke 15:1-10
Through parables of a lost sheep and a lost coin, Jesus defends His ministry to tax collectors and sinners against the Pharisees' complaints. Like a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to find one lost sheep, or a woman who searches diligently for one lost coin, God actively seeks those who are utterly lost. Heaven rejoices more over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine who think they need no repentance.
- Luke 14:25-33
Did Jesus Really Say 'Hate'?
- Luke 14:25-33
Jesus uses the strong word "hate" to emphasize that following Him requires loving Christ, His Word, and His kingdom above all earthly relationships and possessions. This radical discipleship means willingly bearing crosses, making real sacrifices, and being prepared to suffer for Christ's sake. The cost of discipleship is so high that followers must be ready to say "take the world, but give me Jesus" when earthly loyalties conflict with heavenly ones.
- James 2:1-13
How You Value a Soul Reveals How You Value God's Mercy
- James 2:1-13
James confronts the sin of showing favoritism by demonstrating how judging others based on worldly status reveals a failure to understand God's mercy. Such sinful judgment overlooks that those in hardship are often more receptive to grace, while the wealthy frequently oppress believers. Showing partiality violates God's law and demonstrates a lack of mercy, but believers are freed by the gospel to extend God's grace equally to all people regardless of their social standing.
- Luke 13:22-30
Are You Among Those Being Saved?
- Luke 13:22-30
Jesus responds to a question about how many will be saved by emphasizing the urgency of entering through the narrow door while it remains open. True salvation requires knowing Christ as the door, staying prepared because the timing of the door's closing is unknown, and striving with every effort to overcome the sinful nature. Many who assume they know Jesus based on casual acquaintance will be turned away, while others from unexpected places will enter God's kingdom.