– THE SERMON: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-24
Theme: The Will of God in Christ Jesus for You
I. Toward Your Fellow Man
II. In Your Daily Life
III. Which He Works in Us Completely
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Luke 10:38-42
Theme: Growing in Grace
I. Welcoming Jesus into Our Homes
II. Serving the Lord with our Gifts and Labor
III. Taking the Time to Listen to Jesus
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Luke 18:1-8
Theme: A Lesson in Persistent Prayer
I. Our Similarity to the Widow
II. Our Appeal to the Judge
III. Prayer in These Last Days
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Acts 20:17-38
Theme: Paul’s Charge to Congregation Leaders:
Testify to the Gospel of the Grace of God!
I. Testify to All Repentance Toward God and Faith toward Jesus
II. Declare the Whole Counsel of God
III. Commend the Brethren to God and His Word of Grace
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Theme: Appearances Can be Deceiving
I. The Appearance of Power vs the Reality of God’s Power
II. The Appearance of Character vs What God sees in the Heart
III. God’s Direction for Life is by Faith, not by Sight
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Matthew 23:34-39
Theme: Jesus Laments Lost Souls
I. He Laments the Rejection of His Messengers
II. He Laments the rejection of His gracious Invitation
III. He Laments the Missing of His Gracious Presence
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Exodus 17:1-7
Theme: Water from the Rock Reveals God’s Power to Save
I. People Chaffing Under the Trials of Life
II. God Delivering with Power and Grace
III. Trusting the Lord; Knowing His Faithfulness
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Mark 8:34-38
Theme: The Meaning of Discipleship
I. Deny Oneself
II. Take Up One’s Cross
III. Follow Jesus
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Acts 16:21-33
Theme: How the Spirit Shapes Christian Character
I. Joy-filled faith in Affliction
II. Love Your Enemies
III. Spirit Blessed Results
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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– THE SERMON: Matthew 19:16-26
Theme: Attaining the Impossible Goal of Eternal Life
I. The Impossible Standard of Perfect Righteousness
II. The Impossible Quality of Perfect Love
III. God Alone Makes Salvation Possible
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
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