2nd Sunday in Advent: Date: December 10, 2017– THE SERMON: Isaiah 40:1-8
Theme: The Glory of the Coming Lord
I. His Glory in Comforting His People
II. His Glory Changing Men’s Hearts
III. The Glory of the Eternal Word
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (73:1-3)
1st Sunday in Advent: Date: December 3, 2017– THE SERMON: Mark 13:32-37
Theme: Advent Watchfulness
I. Pay Attention
II. Attention to Duty
III. Anticipation of Jesus’ Return.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (73:1-3)
Christ the King Sunday: Date: November 26, 2017– THE SERMON: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Theme: Christ, Reigns with Resurrection Power
I. He Made Resurrection Real
II. All Enemies shall be under His Feet, Including Death.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
Saints Triumphant Sunday: Date: November 19, 2017– THE SERMON: Isaiah 52:1-6
Theme: Open Your Eyes to the Victory!
I. Celebrate Your Liberty in Christ.
II. Celebrate the Wonder of the Lord’s Salvation.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
Last Judgment Sunday: Date: November 12, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 25:31-46
Theme: The Final Judgment
I. The Son of Man Judges the Nations
II. Jesus’ Judgment Backed by Irrefutable Evidence
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
2nd Reformation Sunday: Date: November 5, 2017– THE SERMON: Galatians 5:1-6
Theme: We Are Saved by Grace through Faith
I. Saved Not by Works of the Law, but Grace Alone.
II. Righteousness Is Credited to Us through Faith Alone.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
Reformation Sunday: Date: October 29, 2017– THE SERMON: Hebrews 13:7-10
Theme: Remembering Martin Luther:
I. For Speaking the Word of God for Us to Hear 500 years Later
II. To Follow His Faith
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
20th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 22, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew21:33-43
Theme: Knowing One’s Place in the Kingdom of God.
I. Tenants, not Owners
II. Recognizing Jesus’ as the Heir of God’s Kingdom
III. Kingdom of God Graciously Presented to Others
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)
19th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 15, 2017– THE SERMON: Philippians 2:1-11
Theme: Knowing the Mind of Christ.
I. The Incomprehensible Mind of Christ
II. Let this Mind Be in You which Was also in Christ Jesus
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
18th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 8, 2017– THE SERMON: Isaiah 55:6-9
Theme: God’s Gracious Invitation
I. Awaiting the Sinner’s Response NOW!
II. Revealing God’s Higher Way of Thinking
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)