13th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 8, 2019– THE SERMON: Luke 12:49-53
Theme: Embracing the Distress of Faithfulness
I. As Jesus Did in Bringing Us Salvation
II. As We Gladly Do as His Disciples
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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12th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 1, 2019– THE SERMON: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Theme: Giving Faith Its Due:
I. Its Due Respect (v. 1-3)
II. Its Due Diligence (v.8-12)
III. Its Goal (v. 13-16)
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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11th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 25, 2019– THE SERMON: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:18-26
Theme: Living a Meaningful Life.
I. Pursuing of Earthly Treasure Becomes Meaningless
II. Following the Way of the Lord Brings His Blessing to Life
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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9th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 11, 2019– THE SERMON: Luke 10:38-42
Theme: Come and Sit at Jesus Feet.
I. Set Aside Your Cares and Worries
II. Listen to Jesus’ Saving Word
III. There is so Much to Gain at Jesus’ Feet
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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8th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 4, 2019– THE SERMON: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Theme: We Are Living a Blessed Life.
I. Blessed with God’s Gracious Providence.
II. Blessed to Know the Only True God as Revealed in His Word.
III. Blessed with Guidance for life in the Plain Truth of God’s Word.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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7th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 28, 2019– THE SERMON: Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16
Theme: Doing Good that Matters
I. Doing Good that is Actually Good
II. Persisting in Doing Good for the Lord
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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6th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 21, 2019– THE SERMON: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Theme: Living in the Freedom of Christ
I. Living Free from sin and Guilt
II. Living Free to Love and Serve our Neighbor
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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5th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 14, 2019– THE SERMON: Galatians 3:26-29
Theme: Your Spiritual Ancestry Report.
I. You Are Sons of God
II. The Elimination of Vain Worldly Distinctions
III. You Are Abraham’s Seed
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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4th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 7, 2019– THE SERMON: Galatians 2:11-21
Theme: Confessing the Truth in Our Words and Actions.
I. When We Fail It Is Sin!
II. The Blessing of Christian Admonition
III. Professing the Power of the Gospel in Forgiveness and Life
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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3rd Sunday after Pentecost: Date: June 30, 2019– THE SERMON: Galatians 1:11-24
Theme: God’s Gospel Is Powerful to Save.
I. Paul: A Case Study of God’s Grace
II. Called by God’s Gospel
III. To God All Praise and Glory
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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