4th Sunday after Epiphany: Date: February 2, 2020– THE SERMON: Matthew 4:12-23
Theme: The Ever Growing Expanse of Jesus’ Ministry
I. Demonstrated in Jesus’ Galilean Ministry
II. Continued through Jesus’ Call to Discipleship
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
3rd Sunday after Epiphany: Date: January 26, 2020– THE SERMON: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Theme: Glorify Jesus for All He Has Accomplished Among Us
I. Made Us Members of the Church of God
II. Enriched Us with His grace
III. Confirmed Us to the End
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
1st Sunday after Epiphany: Date: January 12, 2020– THE SERMON: Isaiah 42:1-7
Theme: Seeing Jesus as God’s Servant Delivering Salvation
I. See Jesus Authenticated
II. See Jesus Operating with Gentle Persistence
III. See Jesus Fulfill the Lord’s Covenant
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
Epiphany Sunday : Date: January 5, 2020– THE SERMON: Matthew 2:1-12
Theme: The Guiding Star: a Wonder of Grace
I. The Star Reveals a Momentous Event –the Birth of the King
II. The Guiding Star and Its Connection to the Word
III. The Enlightened Heart’s Response
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (105:1,2,8)
Sunday after Christmas: Date: December 29, 2019– THE SERMON: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Theme: The Christmas Blessing of Christ’s Righteousness
I. We Are Adorned in the Robes of Christ’s Righteousness.
II. Christ’s Righteousness Has Spread through all the Earth.
III. This Righteousness and its Spread is God’s Crown of Glory.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (105:1,2,8)
3rd Sunday in Advent: Date: December 15, 2019– THE SERMON: James 5:7-11
Theme: Patience – an Advent Virtue
I. Patient Anticipation of Jesus’ Second Coming
II. Patience with our Fellow Christian
III. Patient Endurance, Advent Hope Dispels Despair
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
2nd Sunday in Advent: Date: December 8, 2019– THE SERMON: Romans 15:4-13
Theme: Advent Blessing: the Joy and Peace of Believing
I. The Essential Role of the Scriptures
II. Jesus Unifies Us in the Joy and Peace only He Brings
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (73:1-3)
1st Sunday in Advent: Date: December 1, 2019– THE SERMON: Romans 13:11-14
Theme: A “Wake-up Call” for Christ’s Coming.
I. He’s Coming Sooner than You Think!
II. We Need to Wake Up from Spiritual Lethargy!
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (73:1-3)
– Sermon Text: Psalm 116:12-14
THEME: Showing the Lord Proper Gratitude .
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
Christ the King Sunday : Date: November 24, 2019– THE SERMON: Luke 23:35-43
Theme: Seeing Our King on the Cross
I. Beware of Mocking the King
II. Trusting a Crucified Jesus as the Champion of our Salvation
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)