– THE SERMON: Matthew 17:1-9
Theme: Jesus’ Transfiguration: A Special Revelation of Glory
Connected to Christ.
I. A Glimpse of the Glory Yet to Be Seen
II. The Father’s Divine Endorsement
III. Faith’s Response
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244:1-3)
– THE SERMON: 2 Peter 1:1-11
Theme: Don’t Neglect Your Own Salvation
I. God has given Us All Things Pertaining to Life and Godliness
II. Give all Diligence to Build on this Foundation
III. Be More Diligent To Make Your Calling and Election Sure
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)
– THE SERMON: Luke 7:1-10
Theme: The Centurion Demonstrates How Faith Comprehends
the Glory of Christ
I. Faith turns to Jesus in time of Need
II. Faith Trusts Jesus Power and Authority
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (238:3-5)
– THE SERMON: Romans 10:12-21
Theme: The Far-reaching Grace of God in Christ
I. Whoever Calls upon the Name of the Lord Will Be Saved
II. Faith Comes by Hearing the Word of God
III. The Lord is Persistent in His Grace
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
– THE SERMON: Isaiah 49:1-9
Theme: The Majesty of Jesus, the Savior of the World!
I. God Presents Jesus to the World
II. Jesus Brings Salvation to the Ends of the Earth
III. God Assures Jesus’ Success
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (105:1,2,8)
– THE SERMON: Luke 2:22-32
Theme: The Difference a Baby Makes
I. A Complete and Perfect Righteousness
II. A Whole Life of Hope and Faith
III. A Salvation that Extends to All the People
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (105:1,2,8)
– THE SERMON: John 1:1-14
Theme: In Jesus’ Birth the Word Became Flesh
I. The Eternal Word by Whom All Things Were Made
II. The Word that Brings Light to a Dark World
III. The Word that Reveals God’s Glory in His Grace and Truth
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (105:1,2,8)
– Sermon Text: Luke 1:46-47
THEME: Magnify the Lord.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
– THE SERMON: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Theme: Consider What God has Chosen.
I. Consider Your Calling
II. Consider How God Put to Shame the Great of this World
III. Consider What God Chose to Do with You
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
– THE SERMON: Isaiah 40:1-10
Theme: God Comforts His People:
I. With His Abundant Grace
II. With the Gift of Repentance
III. With His Infallibility
IV. With His Coming
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (73:1-3)