Pentecost Sunday: Date: May 20, 2018– THE SERMON: John 14:25-27
Theme: Pentecost Blessings Continue to Be Poured Out Among Us.
I. The Spirit Teaches Us All Things
II. He Brings us the Peace of Christ that comes from Above
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
Sunday after Ascension: Date: May 13, 2018– THE SERMON: Ephesians 1:16-23
Theme: The Power of Christ as Our Ascended Lord.
I. His Power in our Hearts and Lives
II. . His Rule Over All for His Church
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
5th Sunday after Easter: Date: May 6, 2018
– THE SERMON: Acts 8:26-40
Theme: God’s Grace Revealed in the Gaza Strip
I. Revealed through the Word
II. Shared by a Believer.
III. Blessed by the Holy Spirit.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
4th Sunday after Easter: Date: April 29, 2018– THE SERMON: John 10:11-18
Theme: The Good Shepherd Gives His Life for the Sheep:
I. Because He Cares for His Sheep.
II. Because He Thereby Unites His Flock.
III. Because He Conquers Death for His Flock.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
3rd Sunday after Easter: Date: April 23, 2018– THE SERMON: 1 John 1:1-2:2
Theme: Basking in the Light of Christ, Our Risen Savior
I. Knowing Jesus is the Word of Life
II. Walking in the Light of Life
III. Living with Jesus’ Word of Forgiveness
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
1st Sunday after Easter: Date: April 8, 2018– THE SERMON: Acts 3:12-20
Theme: Resurrection Impact!
I. Jesus as the Prince of Life
II. The Power of Jesus’ Name
III. Resurrection Call to Repentance
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (730)
Easter Sunday: Date: April 1, 2018– THE SERMON: Mark 16:1-8
THEME: The Redeemer of the World – RISEN!
I. Devotion to our Crucified Redeemer
II. Amazement at a Risen Redeemer
III. Following our Ever-living Redeemer through Life
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p.5 (728:1,3)
HYMN: 189 The Day of Resurrection
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
The Offerings of Thankful and Joyous Hearts.
HYMN: 200:1-2, 6-8 I Know that My Redeemer Lives
The Benediction: Congregation: Amen. Amen. Amen.
HYMN: 207: 1, 2 “Like the Golden Sun Ascending”
– Sermon Text: John 19:31-42
THEME: The Redeemer of the World Died and was Buried.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
– Sermon Text: John 13:1-17
THEME: The Redeemer of the World — Humbled.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
6th Sunday in Lent: Date: March 25, 2018– THE SERMON: Hebrews 12:18-24
Theme: Looking to Jesus Who Endured the Cross; Our Courage.
I. The Terror of Approaching God through Sinai
II. The Assurance of Approaching God through Zion
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)