1st Sunday after Easter: Date: April 23, 2017– THE SERMON: Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Theme: The Christian’s Hope of Resurrection
I. Christ, Our Crucified Savior, Could not be Held by Death
II. In Jesus’ Resurrection the Scriptures Were Fulfilled
III. We Are Given the Assurance of Resurrection
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (187)
Easter Sunday: Date: April 16, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 28:1-10
THEME: The Truth of Jesus’ Resurrection
I. Come and See the Truth
II. Go and Tell the Truth
HYMN: 205 The Day of Resurrection
V.1 sung by the men. V. 2 sung by the women.
V. 3 sung by All
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
The Offerings of Thankful and Joyous Hearts.
HYMN: 201 Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won!
THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE AGNUS DEI
P: The peace of the Lord be with You alway.
C: Amen.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
Palm Sunday: Date: April 9, 2017– THE SERMON: Philippians 2:5-11
Theme: Informing our Palm Sunday Observance
I. Knowing the Humble Mind of Our King
II. Comprehending the Height of His Glory
III. Maintaining our Highest Praise
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
5th Sunday in Lent: Date: April 2, 2017– THE SERMON: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Theme: God Makes Dry Bones Live!
I. Nothing but Dry Bones
II. The Revitalizing Power of the Holy Spirit
III. The Saving Will God
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
– THE SERMON: Matthew 20:17-28
Theme: Knowing the Mind of Christ
I. Jesus Mindful of His Mission of Salvation
II. The Corrupted Mind of Man
III. A Spirit Reset for Our Minds
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
3rd Sunday in Lent: Date: March 19, 2017– THE SERMON: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Theme: Possess Abraham’s Certainty of Salvation.
I. This Certainty Is NOT Found in Personal Obedience
II. This Certainty Is Found in Faith.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
1st Sunday in Lent: Date: March 5, 2017– THE SERMON: Genesis 2:7-9,15-17, 3:1-7, 14-15
Theme: Paradise Lost – Paradise Regained
I. Paradise
II. Paradise Lost — Sin entered into the world
III. Paradise Regained – The Promise of a Savior
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (798:1,3)
Transfiguration Sunday : Date: February 26, 2017– THE SERMON: Matthew 17:1-9
Theme: Lord, It is Good for Us to be Here!
I. To Observe Jesus’ Divine Glory
II. To Witness the Result of Jesus’ Glory.
III. To Hear the Father’s Endorsement
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
7th Sunday after Epiphany: Date: February 19, 2017– THE SERMON: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Theme: Christ: the Only Sure Foundation for Faith and Life
I. Building on this Sure Foundation
II. You Are the Temple of God
III. Do Not Deceive Yourself
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
6th Sunday after Epiphany: Date: February 12, 2017– THE SERMON: Isaiah 55:5-9a
Theme: A Living Faith Radiates Christ’s Glory
I. A Living Faith is more than Empty Ritual
II. A Living Faith Produces Fruits Worthy of Repentance
III. A Living Faith Basks in Joy in the Presence of the Lord.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)