– THE SERMON: Luke 17:20-30
Theme: The Coming of Christ’s Kingdom Not Easily Observed
I. The Subtle Appearing of Christ
II. The Sudden Appearing of Christ
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Revelation 1:4-8
Theme: The Lord Who Is to Come!
I. Who He Is
II. What He Has Done
III. What He Shall Do upon His Return
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: John 11:21-27
Theme: Resurrection Truth
I. The Comfort of Resurrection
II. The Reality of Resurrection
III. The Hope of Resurrection
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Colossians 3:1-4
Theme: Christ Is Our Life
I. Raised with Christ Set Your Mind on Things Above
II. Your Life is Hidden with Christ in God
III. We Will Appear with Him in Glory
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Hebrews 13:7-9
Theme: Reformation Principles Preserving the Gospel Among Us
I. Remembering those who Taught us the Truth of God’s Word
II. Jesus is Unchanging
III. Maintaining Purity of Doctrine
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Exodus 17:8-16
Theme: Members of Christ’s Church Militant:
Hold Up the Prophet’s Hands!
I. In each Generation the Lord is at War with Amalek.
II. Victory Is Assured in that War.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels / Pastor emeritus Paul Fleischer )
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– THE SERMON: Isaiah 30:15-19
Theme: Placing Your Trust:
I. In the Resources of Man
II. In the Power of a Gracious God
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Luke 19:1-5
Theme: As Jesus Sought out Zacchaeus to Save Him,
So He Sought Us Out for Our Salvation
I. Jesus Seeks Out the Sinner
II. Jesus Brings Salvation
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: 2 Thessalonians 3:5-13
Theme: Owning Jesus’ Work Ethic
I. Applying the Power of the Gospel to Work
II. Work as a Christian Tradition
III. Using our Gifts and Abilities to Christ’s Glory
THE SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:5-13
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
6 But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8 nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9 not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.
10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.
(NKJV)
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Theme: Surviving the Deceitfulness of Man’s Heart
I. Realizing the Threat of the Deceit of the Heart of Man
II. Trusting the Integrity of God
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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