22nd Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 21, 2018– THE SERMON: Mark 10:35-45
Theme: Great Expectations of Discipleship
I. Vain Expectations
II. Expectations of Service and Sacrifice
III. Expectations of Salvation
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
21st Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 14, 2018– THE SERMON: Hebrews 3:1-6
Theme: Find Assurance of Salvation in Jesus.
I. Two Choices for Assurance: Moses or Jesus
II. Selecting the Superior Choice
III. Gaining Assurance Found only in Christ
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
20th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 7, 2018– THE SERMON: Genesis 2:18-24
Theme: Embracing God’s Blessing of Family.
I. A Proper Appreciation of God’s Plan
II. God’s Order for Our Good
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (38:1-3)
19th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 30, 2018– THE SERMON: Mark 9:38-50
Theme: Beware of Endangering Blood-bought Souls.
I Beware of Condemning the Faith of Others.
II. Beware of Causing Others to Stumble in their Faith
III. Beware of Tripping Yourself to Fall from Faith.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
18th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 23, 2018– THE SERMON: James 3:13-18
Theme: Possessing True Wisdom
I. Earthly Wisdom Is Contaminated with Selfishness
II. Heavenly Wisdom Is Pure and Self-sacrificing
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)
17th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 16, 2018– THE SERMON: Isaiah 50:4-10
Theme: Faith Lays Hold of the Obedience of Christ
I. Obedience to the will of the Lord for our Salvation
II. Obedience Built upon a Firm Trust in the Lord
III. Obedience that Leads Us from Darkness to Light
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
16th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 9, 2018– THE SERMON: Matthew 28:20
Theme: Jesus’ Emphasis on Teaching.
I. Teach them!
II. Observe All I have Commanded
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
15th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 2, 2018– THE SERMON: Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
Theme: Clean Up Your Act!
I. Not the World’s Way
II. But the Lord’s Way
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)
14th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 26, 2018– THE SERMON: Ephesians 5:15-20
Theme: Christian: Make your Way through Life Carefully
I. Comprehending the Will of God
II. Living with Joy in Your Hearts
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
12th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 12, 2018– THE SERMON: John 6:41-51
Theme: Jesus: the Bread that Gives Life
I. Bread with Genuine Heavenly Ingredients
II. Bread with Eternal Heavenly Benefits
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (38:1-3)