15th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 17, 2017– THE SERMON: Jeremiah15:15-21
Theme: Faithfully Enduring Tribulation in Service to the Lord
I. Struggling with Enduring Reproach
II. God’s Gracious Restoration
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
14th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 10, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 16:13-20
Theme: The Rock Solid Truth about Jesus Christ
I. Truth Revealed by God the Father
II. The Solid Foundation of Christ’s Church
III. The Rock Solid Assurance of Forgiveness
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
13th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 3, 2017– THE SERMON: Romans 11:13-15, 28-32
Theme: Behold the Wonders of God’s Grace!
I. Rejection Is Turned to Reconciliation
II. Envy Is Turned to Zeal for the Lord
III. Disobedience Is Turned to Mercy for All
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
12th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 27, 2017– THE SERMON: 1 Kings 19:9-18
Theme: What Are You Doing Here?
I. Feeling Defeated (Feelings can be so deceiving.)
II. Observing the Quiet Power of God’s Word.
III. Proceeding with the Authority of the Sure Word of God.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
11th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 20, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 14:13-21
Theme: The Feeding of the 5000 Reveals the Lord’s Continual Care.
I. The Depth of Jesus Compassion
II. The Almighty Power of the Son of God
III. The Abundance of His Providential Grace
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
10th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: August 13, 2017– THE SERMON: Romans 8:28-30
Theme: All Things Work Together for Good
I. God Graciously Works
II. God Works for those Called according to His Purpose
III. God Works for Our Eternal Glory
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
8th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 30, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Theme: Lessons in Spiritual Gardening
I. Planting the Seed
II. Challenges to Good Production.
III. The Blessing of a Fruitful Harvest
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (6)
7th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 23, 2017– THE SERMON: Romans 7:15-25a
Theme: The Conflicted Christian!
I. The Inner Conflict of the Christian Heart.
II. Conflict Resolution with God in Christ
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)
6th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 16, 2017– THE SERMON: Jeremiah 28:5-9
Theme: True Evangelical Preaching
I. Standing up for the Truth against Error
II. Identifying the Dangers of False Teaching
III. Preaching Repentance for Peace through Christ
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
5th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: July 9, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 10:24-33
Theme: Confessing Christ Fearlessly
I. Have No Fear for the World Is Very Limited in What It Can Do!
II. Have No Fear for the Lord Is Looking Out for You!
III. Have No Fear Jesus Will Witness of You as You Witness of Him
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (798:1-3)