– THE SERMON: Malachi 4:1-6
Theme: The Coming of a Day of Extremes
I. A Day of Horror
II. A Day of Blissful Joy
III. A Prophet’s Call for Preparation
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (377:10)
– THE SERMON: Luke 1:68-79
Theme: God has Visited and Redeemed His People
I. Just as God Promised
II. That We Might Serve Him
III. His Herald Announces His Visitation
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)
– THE SERMON: Revelation: 7:9-17
Theme: The Glories of Judgment Day
I. The Gathering of the Elect
II. Glorifying the God of our Salvation
III. Entering the Bliss of Eternal Life
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244)
– THE SERMON: Isaiah 63:1-9
Theme: Looking for the Day of Our Redemption
I. The Coming of the Righteous Lord
II. The Day of the Lord’s Vengeance
III. The Lord’s Loving-kindness
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
– THE SERMON: Luke 13:23-30
Theme: Gaining Access to the Narrow Gate of Christ’s Kingdom
I. Recognizing the Narrow Gate
II. Timing is so important!
III. Vain Claims of Association Won’t Open that Door!
IV. God’s Far Reaching Grace Assures Diversity
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (798:1,3)
– THE SERMON: James 5:7-11
Theme: Waiting Patiently for the Lord
I. Waiting Patiently for His Coming
II. Waiting Patiently for His Deliverance
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (798:1,4)
– THE SERMON: John 8:30-36
Theme: Blessings Delivered to Us Through God’s Word
I. The Saving Power of Jesus’ Word
II. The Knowledge of the Truth
III. Freedom From Sin’s Slavery
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (262)
– THE SERMON: 2 Corinthians 7:6-10
Theme: Receiving Comfort from Sin’s Distress
I. Comforting One Another
II. Comfort for the Troubled Conscience
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15
– THE SERMON: Proverbs 16:1-9
Theme: Tapping into God’s Way of Thinking
I. When Making Plans for the Future
II. When Seeking Righteousness
III. When Pursuing Success
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (38:1-3)
– THE SERMON: Matthew 25:14-30
Theme: Stewards of a Sacred Trust from the Lord
I. The Lord Jesus Trusts us to Serve Him during His Absence
II. We Are to be Faithful Stewards of His Gifts
III. There will be an Accounting of Our Stewardship
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)