– THE SERMON: John 21:1-14
Theme: Recognizing the Presence of Our Living Savior
in Our Lives.
I. Living Our Lives.
II. Jesus Makes His Presence Known.
III. Knowing It is the Lord.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)2016-04-10 — Recognizing the Presence of Our Living Savior
1st Sunday after Easter: Date: April 3, 2016– THE SERMON: 1 Peter 1:22-25
Theme: Jesus’ Resurrection and the Enduring Word.
I. The Seed of the Spirit which purifies Your Soul
II. The Word Endures Beyond the Glory of Man
III. The Word by which the Gospel Was preached to You.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (187)2016-04-03 — Jesus’ Resurrection and the Enduring Word.
– THE SERMON: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
THEME: The Seal and the Stone:
A Lesson in Resurrection Hope.
I. The Appearance of the Grave’s Finality
II. The Certainty of Jesus’ Resurrection
III. The Certain Hope of our Resurrection
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 Benediction
HYMN: 207:2, 6 “Thanks to Thee, O Christ victorious”
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
2016-03-27 — The Seal and the Stone: A Lesson in Resurrection Hope.
Palm Sunday: Date: March 20, 2016– THE SERMON: John 13:31-32
Theme: The Son of Man Is Glorified
I. Jesus Is Glorified in His Passion.
II. God Is Glorified In Jesus Suffering and Death.
III. We Glorify our God and Savior Because Jesus Died for Us.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15 2016-03-20 — The Son of Man Is Glorified
5th Sunday in Lent: Date: March 13, 2016– THE SERMON: Matthew 12:40
Theme: He Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried
I. Jesus Died for our Sins
II. Jesus Went to the Grave with Hope
III. He Shows Us the Path of Life
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)2016-03-13 — He Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried
4th Sunday in Lent: Date: March 6, 2016– THE SERMON: Matthew 27:45
Theme: My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
I. What Does it Mean to be Forsaken by God?
II. What Is The Cause of this Judgment?
III. Why Jesus?
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (242)2016-03-06 — My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
3rd Sunday in Lent: Date: February 28, 2016– THE SERMON: John 18:36
Theme: The Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ
I. A Kingdom NOT of this World
II. A Kingdom of Grace
III. The Kingdom of Heaven
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (798:3,4)2016-02-28 — The Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ
2nd Sunday in Lent: Date: February 21, 2016– THE SERMON: Mark 14:61-62
Theme: Jesus Said, “I AM!”
I. When Silence Speaks Volumes
II. Jesus Confessed Himself to be the Great I AM
III. Awaiting the Final Public Display of this Truth
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15 2016-02-21 — Jesus Said, “I AM!”
1st Sunday in Lent: Date: February 14, 2016– THE SERMON: Mark 14:32-34
Theme: The Sorrow Jesus Endured
I. Its Spiritual Nature
II. Its Depth
III. Its Cause
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)2016-02-14 — The Sorrow Jesus Endured
– Sermon Text: Luke 12:15
THEME: The Coins and the Dice: A Lesson on Covetousness.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
2016-02-10 — The Coins and the Dice: A Lesson on Covetousness.