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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
- Matthew 15:21–28
God Brings Outsiders into His Household
- Matthew 15:21–28
In this sermon on Matthew 15:21–28, we explore one of Scripture’s most striking accounts of faith: the Canaanite woman who approaches Jesus across cultural, religious, and historical boundaries. Though she begins as an outsider, Christ draws her in, strengthens her faith, and grants her the full rights of a child in His household. This message walks through the text in its narrative and historical context. It starts at Jesus’ withdrawal into Gentile territory, to the woman’s bold confession, to the disciples’ confusion, and finally to Christ’s commendation of her great faith. Along the way, we see how God still works through His Word, His people, and even obstacles to bring outsiders into His family. From the Canaanite woman’s persistent cry, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me” to Jesus’ final assurance, this text comforts believers who feel like outsiders, who struggle with seemingly unanswered prayers, or who face trials that test their faith. Christ’s mercy is not limited by background, heritage, or past. He crosses boundaries, draws near, strengthens faith, and gives full access to His promises. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, this Gospel reading is for you.
- 1 Kings 17:1-6
The Lord Provides by His Word
- 1 Kings 17:1-6
How do we respond when life feels dry, uncertain, or plagued by anxiety? In a world that constantly tells us to rely on our own strength or chase after temporary solutions, God reminds us that true security comes from resting in His promises. In this sermon, we step into the dramatic days of King Ahab, Jezebel, and the false worship of Baal to see how God vindicates His name and takes care of His people. Through the account of the prophet Elijah at the Kerith ravine, we discover that even when resources dry up, God’s Word remains an absolute, unchanging source of life and provision. Join us as we explore how the living God rules over all creation to supply our physical and spiritual needs, ultimately fulfilled in our Savior, Jesus Christ.
- Matthew 13:44-52
How Valuable Is the Kingdom of Heaven to You?
- Matthew 13:44-52
In this sermon based on Matthew 13:44-52, we explore a critical question with eternal ramifications: How valuable is the Kingdom of Heaven to you? Just as a man would joyfully sell everything he owns to buy a field containing a hidden treasure, or a merchant would trade all his possessions for a single, exceptionally valuable pearl, Christ’s rule in our hearts is worth more than anything else this world has to offer. While the kingdom is a free gift to us, it cost the very life of our Savior, who died to purchase us into His family. When we truly recognize this infinite value, our lives are transformed, and we are compelled to look closely at our hearts and ask: Do you see the kingdom as worth more than everything else? As citizens of this heavenly kingdom, our faith cannot help but produce visible fruit in our daily lives, raising the second vital question: Does your citizenship shine out with the righteousness of the kingdom? Like foreigners living abroad, our heavenly citizenship gives us "good quirks" of love, mercy, and forgiveness that stand out clearly to the world around us. Finally, we must ask: Do you delight in bringing out the treasures of the kingdom for others? As trained disciples, we have the immense privilege of sharing the Gospel net with our neighbors, opening up God’s Word to reveal treasures both old (the timeless promise of salvation), and new, as the Holy Spirit constantly teaches us fresh applications for our lives.
- Romans 1:18-28
Why Does Our World Seem to Be Growing More and More Confused?
- Romans 1:18-28
In this sermon, we trace the deep biblical reason behind the growing confusion in our world. Drawing from Romans 1:18–28 and the Parable of the Weeds, the message shows how humanity’s rejection of God’s truth leads to distorted thinking, misplaced worship, and a sinful nature running unchecked. Paul’s progression—from suppressing the truth, to exchanging God’s glory for created things, to receiving the consequences of a corrupted mind—reveals the downward spiral that follows when the Creator is traded for the lie. Yet the sermon does not end in despair. The Gospel promises that God has not abandoned His field. Through His Word and Sacraments, He creates a new person within us, exposes the devil’s lies, and keeps us anchored in Christ. The One who owns the field, the harvest, and the barn has already turned weeds into wheat. In the end, the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
- Isaiah 55:6-11
Why Should You Keep Sowing God's Word?
- Isaiah 55:6-11
Why should Christians keep sowing God's Word, especially when the soil looks hard, the season feels uncertain, and the weather of life keeps changing? In this sermon from Isaiah 55:6–11, Pastor explores God's promise that His Word never returns empty. Using vivid agricultural imagery familiar to life in Wyoming, this message shows how God Himself prepares the season, softens the soil, sends the weather, and guarantees the harvest.