– THE SERMON: Matthew 21:37-44
Theme: Implications of the Sudden Nature of Jesus’ 2nd Coming!
I. Sudden Means Life Goes On
II. Sudden Means No Time to Repent
III. Sudden Means One Needs to Constantly Watch
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (73:1-3)
– THE SERMON: Revelation 21:1-8
Theme: The Glories of Eternal Salvation
I. A New Heavens and a New Earth
II. The New Jerusalem
III. The Security of Knowing “It Is Done!”
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
2nd Last Sunday after Pentecost: Date: November 13, 2016– THE SERMON: Haggai 2:1-9
Theme: Building the Lord’s Glorious Temple
I. Be Strong and Work for the Lord is with You
II. The Lord Shakes Things Up
III. The Lord Provides the Glory of Christ’s Church
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
Reformation Sunday: Date: October 30, 2016– THE SERMON: 2 Chronicles 29:12-19
Theme: Reformation: Sanctifying the House of the Lord
I. Able Servants of Reform
II. Cleaning House
III. Church Restored for True Worship
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (261)
– THE SERMON: Luke 10:17-22
Theme: The Gospel of Christ Prevails
I. Authority of Christ Transmitted to Believers
II. The Believers’ Assurance of Salvation
III. The Blessed Revelation of God’s Truth
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242:1-3)
22nd Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 16, 2016– THE SERMON: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12
Theme: The Grace of Liberal Giving
I. Giving beyond One’s Ability
II. Giving with Love in One’s Heart
III. Giving in Response to God’s Grace in Christ.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
21st Sunday after Pentecost: Date: October 9, 2016– THE SERMON: 1 Kings 21:19-25
Theme: Knowing God’s Justice
I. The Lord Knows
II. The Lord’s Judgment
III. The Lord Provides the Way of Escape
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
– Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-50
THEME: Relating to Jesus.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
18th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 18, 2016– THE SERMON: James 3:13-18
Theme: Following Wisdom for Life
I. The Selfishness of Worldly Wisdom
II. The Meekness of Heavenly Wisdom.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
17th Sunday after Pentecost: Date: September 11, 2016– THE SERMON: 1 Kings 17:17-24
Theme: Elijah Restoring the Widow’s Son Reveals
The LORD’s Victory over Death.
I. The Bitterness of Death
II. The LORD is Lord of Life
III. The Gospel Truth
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)