– THE SERMON: Ephesians 4:8-16
Theme: Jesus Takes Care of His Church
I. Providing Necessary Gifts
II. Equipping the Saints for Their Work of Ministry
III. Raising Us Up in His Truth
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (244)2014-09-28 — Jesus Takes Care of His Church
– THE SERMON: Proverbs 4:14-23
Theme: Staying on the Right Path in Life
I. Avoiding the Path of Evil
II. Following the Path that leads to Perfect Light
III. Paying Attention to the Lord’s Directions
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15 2014-09-21 — Staying on the Right Path in Life
– THE SERMON: Mark 5:13-19
Theme: Life in Christ Shows Forth His Glory
I. Living as a Light and as Salt in the Earth
II. Honoring Christ by Observing God’s Word
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)2014-09-14 — Life in Christ Shows Forth His Glory
– Sermon Text: 1 John 4:9-12
THEME: God’s Love in Lincoln’s Life.
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
– THE SERMON: Matthew 13:31-33
Theme: The Kingdom’s Growth in the World
I. Humble Beginnings – Like a Mustard Seed
II. Quiet Growth –Like Leaven in a Lump of Dough
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (23:1-3)2014-09-07 — The Kingdom’s Growth in the World
– THE SERMON: 1 Samuel 7:5-12
Theme: Thus Far the LORD Has Helped Us
I. Seeking the LORD’s Help in our Great Need
II. Recognizing the Greatness of the LORD’s Deliverance.
III. Memorializing the LORD’s Deliverance
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (38:1-3)2014-08-31 — Thus Far the LORD Has Helped Us
– THE SERMON: Acts 7:54-60
Theme: Stephen’s Example of Faithful Discipleship
I. Testifying to Our Hope
II. Facing the World’s Rage
III. Dying a Blessed Death
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (248:1-3)2014-08-24 — Stephen’s Example of Faithful Discipleship
– THE SERMON: Matthew 14:22-34
Theme: That Jesus’ Walks on Water Assures Us of the Power
of His Presence
I. Finding Courage in Jesus’ Presence
II. Peter’s Example of Faith — and Frailty of Faith
III. Christ is Present with Enduring Love
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 15 2014-08-17 — That Jesus’ Walks on Water Assures Us of the Power
– THE SERMON: Acts 16:11-15
Theme: The Advancement of God’s Kingdom in the World
I. God Directs the Preaching of His Word
II. God Opens Hearts to Believe
III. God Opens Hearts to Respond
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (38:1-3)2014-08-10 — The Advancement of God’s Kingdom in the World
– THE SERMON: Genesis 28:10-22
Theme: Jacob’s Dream Illustrates Our Covenant
Relationship with God
I. God’s Revealed Presence
II. God’s Covenant Grace
III. Faith’s Response to God’s Grace
( Pastor Theodore Barthels )
THE ORDER OF SERVICE: p. 5 (38:1-3)2014-08-03 — Jacob’s Dream Illustrates Our Covenant