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Recording of the service for December 31, 2023 The Sunday After Chirstmas
Recording of the sermon only for December 31, 2023 The Sunday After Chirstmas
Hymns: 91, 80, 81, and 597
Sermon Text: II Timothy 4:3-8
Sermon Theme: We Christians Can Look Forward to the Last Hour of Our Lives
I. We are admonished to be watchful and patient as we await the end of our earthly sojourn
II. As true Christians, we are ready to die at the time of God's appointing
III. The eternal joys of heaven await us at the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 10:12-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:1-5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 2:41-52
Sunday School Lesson: The Persentation of Jesus (Luke 2:21-38)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "When the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the Law, to redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of sons" (Galatians 4:4-5)
Bible Quiz: What prophet helped a man recover a lost item that his neighbor had loaned him?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Ophir (I Kings 9:26-28)
Recording of the service for December 24, 2023 The Fourth Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 24, 2023 The Fourth Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 62, 84, 99, and 92
Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-6
Sermon Theme: The Divine Glory of the Baby Jesus
I. This Baby possesses all divine power and glory
II. His glory is infinitely greater than that of the angels
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Timothy 4:3-8
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 4:1-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 2:33-40
Sunday School Lesson: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-20)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6)
Bible Quiz: From what overseas location did King Solomon get gold?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When Simon Peter was staying with Simon a tanner (Acts 10:5-6)
Recording of the service for December 17, 2023 The Third Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 17, 2023 The Third Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 10, 56, 63, and 289
Sermon Text: Romans 2:12-16
Sermon Theme: The Law of God Condemns All Mankind; Only the Gospel Saves
I. Whether or not a person knows the Law of God from the Bible, the Law still condemns him
II. Even those who do not know the Bible still have God's Law written in their hearts
III. The final judgment will ultimately be determined by man's acceptance or rejection of the Gospel
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 1:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 1:19-28
Sunday School Lesson: Announcement of Jesus' Birth (Luke 1:26-56)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14)
Bible Quiz: When were two men with the same name living in the same house?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Amaziah (Amos 7:10-13)
Recording of the service for December 10, 2023 The Second Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 10, 2023 The Second Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 17, 285, 66, and 65
Sermon Text: Malachi 4:1-6
Sermon Theme: Law and Gospel Preaching by the Prophet Malachi and by John the Baptist
I. The Law threatens God's wrath upon sinners
II. The Gospel promises forgiveness and salvation through Christ
III. Both Law and Gospel were preached by the Savior's forerunner, John the Baptist
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 2:12-16
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 4:1-5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:2-10
Sunday School Lesson: Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25, 57-80)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 1:20)
Bible Quiz: What priest told a prophet of the Lord to cease prophesying and sought to turn the king against him?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Gideon (Judges 8:22-23)
Recording of the service for December 3, 2023 The First Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 3, 2023 The First Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 64, 394, 70, and 68
Sermon Text: Revelation 1:4-8
Sermon Theme: Because of Christ's First Advent We Need Not Fear His Second Advent
I. What Jesus accomplished for us through His first advent
II. What will happen in His second advent
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Malachi 4:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 15:4-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 21:35-36
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested that He might destroy the works of the devil" (I John 3:8)
Bible Quiz: What great man in the Old Testament refused to be a king and, instead, directed the people to God as their King?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Pilate's wife (Matthew 27:19)
Recording of the service for November 26, 2023 The Last Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 26, 2023 The Last Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 237, 446, 609, and 411
Sermon Text: Mark 13:33-37
Sermon Theme: Christ Wants Us to Wait for His Second Coming Like Faithful Servants
I. Christ will return at an unexpected time
II. The faithful servants will be prepared for His return
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Revelation 1:4-8
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 21:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Joseph forgives His Brothers (Genesis 42-45)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly" (Romans 16:20)
Bible Quiz: What woman was given a troubling dream which served as a warning for her husband?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah were speaking to Rabshakeh, the Syrian (II Kings 18:26; Isaiah 36:11)
Recording of the service for November 23, 2023 Thanksgiving Day
Recording of the sermon only for November 23, 2023 Thanksgiving Day
Hymns: 17, 30, 23, and 36
Sermon Text: Matthew 6:24-34
Sermon Theme: Being Truly Thankful to God for the Earthly Blessings He Has Given Us Means Not Loving Them more than Him
I. We cannot serve both God and the things of this world at the same time
II. We are not to worry about our earthly needs since God has promised to satisfy them
III. Being truly thankful for the Lord's blessings, we are moved to serve Him and trust Him
Recording of the service for November 19, 2023 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 19, 2023 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 27, 398, 396, and 296
Sermon Text: Matthew 16:5-12
Sermon Theme: Only God's Word Can Correct Misunderstandings of God's Word
I. Sometimes people misunderstand the words of Jesus
II. The words of Christ are not the cause of those misunderstandings, but the solution
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Mark 13:33-37
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 25:1-13
Sunday School Lesson: Joseph, Ruler of Egypt (Genesis 39-41)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "This book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night" (Joshua 1:8)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion did the Jews ask a foreigner not to speak in Hebrew?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "That which cometh out of the mouth" (Matthew 15:1-2, 10-20 )
Recording of the service for November 12, 2023 The Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 12, 2023 The Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 2, 391, 408, and 279
Sermon Text: Luke 14:16-24
Sermon Theme: Do Not Make Excuses when God Invites You to Partake of His Grace
I. God offers His grace to all people in the Gospel
II. Proud sinners despise this invitation and, therefore, lost its benefits
III. The humble and penitent sinners receive the invitation with grateful hearts
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 16:5-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Colossians 1:9-14
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 9:18-26
Sunday School Lesson: The Boy Joseph (Genesis 37)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4)
Bible Quiz: What did Jesus say we should be more concerned about than what berms might be entering our mouths?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jethro Moses' father in law ( Exodus 18:13-26 )
Recording of the service for November 5, 2023 The Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 5, 2023 The Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 32, 469, 384, and 290
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:23-33
Sermon Theme: Unbelievers Mock Our Faith because They are Ignorant of the Scriptures and the Power of God
I. Our faith is mocked by those who doubt God's existence and power
II. Our faith is mocked by those who reject God's Word of truth
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 14:16-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Philippians 3:17-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:15-22
Sunday School Lesson: Jacob's Flight (Genesis 25:20-34; 27:1-29:14)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (I Corinthians 10:31)
Bible Quiz: Who gave good counsel to Moses to help him avoid burning out?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Isaiah 2:4 and Micah 4:3-4
Recording of the service for October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday
Hymns: 269, 266, 261, and 262
Sermon Text: II Chronicles 34:29-33
Sermon Theme: Important Characteristics that Every Christian Possesses
I. Christians listen to the Word of God
II. Christians follow God's Commandments
III. Christians seek to get rid of sin
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:23-33
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Philippians 1:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 18:23-35
Sunday School Lesson: Isaac's Marriage (Genesis 24)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day" (II Timothy 1:12)
Bible Quiz: What two prophets foretell a time when people would turn their instruments of war into farming equipment?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Aeneas (Acts 9:32-34)
Recording of the service for October 22, 2023 The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 22, 2023 The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 244, 400, 371, and 428
Sermon Text: Luke 18:1-8
Sermon Theme: We are to Pray with Persistence and with Confidence
I. God wants us to be persistent in praying
II. God wants us to trust His promises concerning prayer
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Chronicles 34:29-33
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Revelation 14:6-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:12-15
Sunday School Lesson: Abraham's Faith Tested (Genesis 22:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him ye shall hearken" (Deuteronomy 18:15)
Bible Quiz: What was the name of a man who was unable to walk whom Peter, by the power of Christ, healed?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Ananias (Acts 5:1-5; 9:10-17), Simon (Acts 8:9) and Simon (Peter) (Acts 1:15), Judas (Acts 1:25; 15:32)
Recording of the service for October 15, 2023 The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 15, 2023 The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 30, 412, 379, and 376
Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-50
Sermon Theme: Those Who Do Not Feel Their Sins Do Not Appreciate Forgiveness
I. The person who understyands his sinfulness and the punishment that he deserves by his sins will appreciate the offer of forgiveness, whereas a self-righteous indiidual will not
II. Works of love toward God give evidence of appreciation for the forgiveness of sins, whereas the lack of such works shows the absence of any such appreciation
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 18:1-8
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:15-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:1-14
Sunday School Lesson: Abram and Lot (Genesis 13:1-15:6)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Bless the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His Commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure" (Psalm 103:20-21)
Bible Quiz: In the book of Acts, what true believer had the same name as a hypocrite?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Job (Job 1:18-19; 42:13-15)
Recording of the service for October 8, 2023 The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 8, 2023 The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 43, 234, 290, and 66
Sermon Text: John 9:24-39
Sermon Theme: Jesus Removes Physical and Spiritual Blindness
I. He first brought physical signt to a man who was born blind
II. He then brought him to spiritual sight
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 7:36-50
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:22-28
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 9:1-8
Sunday School Lesson: The Call of Abram (Genesis 11:27 - 12:8)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbor" (Zechariah 8:17)
Bible Quiz: To whom did the Lord give most beautiful daughters after other of his children had died?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The leprosy of Naaman was placed upon Gehazi (II KIngs 5:20-27)
Recording of the service for October 1, 2023 The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 1, 2023 The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 20, 464, 355, and 307
Sermon Text: John 9:1-7
Sermon Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brought Sight to a Blind Man
I. Jesus pointed out the reason for this man's blindness
II. Jesus declared Himself to be the Light of the world
III. Jesus performed a miracle so the man would be able to see
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 9:24-39
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 1:4-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:34-46
Sunday School Lesson: The Flood (Genesis 6:1 - 9:17)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Confess your faults one to another" (James 5:16)
Bible Quiz: Whose greed was punished with the sickness of another man?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:27-31)
Recording of the service for September 24, 2023 The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 24, 2023 The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 18, 250, 522, and 411
Sermon Text: John 15:1-11
Sermon Theme: Being a True Follower of Christ Means Being Fruitful in Works of Love
I. Those that produce no fruits of good works are not attached to Christ in faith
II. Continuing as true believers means continuing in His love and in His service
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 9:1-7
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 14:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Cain and Able (Genesis 4)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified" (II Thessalonians 3:1)
Bible Quiz: What man after reading the Scriptures declared that he could not understand what he read?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Zedekiah (II Kings 25:7)
Recording of the service for September 17, 2023 The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 17, 2023 The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 243, 414, 426, and 430
Sermon Text: Luke 12:13-21
Sermon Theme: The Danger and Foolishness of Trusting in Riches
I. Worldly wealth can ensnare the heart
II. Worldly wealth cannot give eternal security or lasting happiness
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 15:1-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 3:13-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 7:11-17
Sunday School Lesson: Paradise and the Fall (Genesis 2-3)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart" (Psalm 37:4)
Bible Quiz: What king was made to watch his sons be killed before he himself was blinded?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Nicodemus (John 7:50-52)
Recording of the service for September 10, 2023 The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 10, 2023 The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 1, 227, 38, and 429
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:44-50
Sermon Theme: What is Acquired and What is Cast Away in Connection with the Kingdom of Heaven
I. Christians acquire God's grace through faith and cast away that which would prevent them from having it
II. In the final judgment, the Christians will be gathered into heaven and the unbelievers will be cast away into hell
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 12:13-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:25-6:10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 6:24-34
Sunday School Lesson: Creation (Genesis 1-2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "[Ye] have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him" (Colossians 3:10)
Bible Quiz: Which of the Pharisees argued for justice when the others wanted to condemn Jesus?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When Jonathan ate honey not knowing the oath of his father (I Samuel 14:24-45) and when Jonathan defended David (I Samuel 20:32-33)
Recording of the service for September 3, 2023 The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 3, 2023 The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 3, 295, 394, and 398
Sermon Text: Luke 6:20-31
Sermon Theme: The Opposite Treatment of Christians and Unbelievers
I. Unbelievers feel justified treating Christians with contempt
II. Christians are required by God to show loving kindness to everyone, including the unbelievers
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 13:44-50
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:16-24
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 7:11-19
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear" (Hebrews 11:3)
Bible Quiz: On what two occasions did Saul almost kill Jonathan?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "Mahershalalhashbaz" (Isaiah 8:3-4)
Recording of the service for August 27, 2023 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 27, 2023 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 4, 289, 357, and 381
Sermon Text: John 8:31-35
Sermon Theme: If We Continue in God's Word of Truth, We shall be Free
I. Free from the wages of sin
II. Free from the slavery of sin
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 6:20-31
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 3:15-22
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 10:23-37
Sunday School Lesson: Return from Babylon (Ezra 1-6)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (II Corinthians 4:6)
Bible Quiz: What baby boy was given a special name that foretold the imminent victory of Assyria against the kingdom of Israel?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "There is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few" (I Samuel 14:6)
Recording of the service for August 20, 2023 The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 20, 2023 The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 17, 284, 380, and 384
Sermon Text: Isaiah 66:1-4
Sermon Theme: The God of the Universe Is to be Given the Highest Respect
I. The Lord is infinitely higher than all His creatures
II. Humble believers tremble before the Word of the Lord
&NBSP III. Proud hypocrites reject God's Word and will be punished by Him
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 8:31-35
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 3:4-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 7:31-37
Sunday School Lesson: The Babylonian Captivity (Daniel 3, 6)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil" (I John 3:8)
Bible Quiz: What words of Jonathan express a lesson that is taught in the victory that God gave through Gideon?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "Three times in a year . . . in the feast of unleavened bread (Passover), and in the feast of weeks (Pentecost), and in the feast of tabernacles" (I Kings 7:21)
Recording of the service for August 13, 2023 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 13, 2023 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 5, 225, 419, and 392
Sermon Text: Luke 19:1-10
Sermon Theme: Salvation Comes to a Penitent Sinner through Christ
I. A tax collector name Zacchaeus desired to see Jesus
II. It was Jesus who actually sought out Zacchaeus
&NBSP III. Zacchaeus was brought to saving faith in Christ and showed this by his fruits
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Isaiah 66:1-4
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:9-14
Sunday School Lesson: Jonah (Jonah 1-4)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head" (Romans 12:20)
Bible Quiz: How many times a year were Jewish men to go to the temple in Jerusalem?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The right pillar was called "Jachin" and the left was called "Boaz" (I Kings 7:21)
Recording of the service for August 6, 2023 The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 6, 2023 The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 27, 447, 412, and 307
Sermon Text: Matthew 16:24-28
Sermon Theme: While Suffering on Earth, We Should Stay Focused on Heaven
I. We Christians suffer greatly in this earthly life
II. The riches of heaven far exceed anything on this earth
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 19:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 19:41-48
Sunday School Lesson: Naaman and Elisha ( II Kings 5)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father (Mark 13:32)
Bible Quiz: What names were given to special pillars in Solomon's temple?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Hiram of Tyre (I Kings 7:13-14)
Recording of the service for July 30, 2023 The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 30, 2023 The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 16, 234, 261, and 373
Sermon Text: Matthew 19:16-26
Sermon Theme: "Who Then Can Be Saved?"
I. Ny the powers of man, salvation is impossible
II. With God alone is the salvation of sinful man possible
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 16:24-28
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 10:6-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal ( I Kings 18)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6)
Bible Quiz: What man did the copper ("brass") work in Solomon's temple?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: In the seventh year the slave would be released (Deuteronomy 15:12)
Recording of the service for July 23, 2023 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 23, 2023 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 15, 404, 360, and 521
Sermon Text: Luke 13:10-17
Sermon Theme: The Power of Christ Displayed in Word and Deed
I. Jesus' miracle of healing showed His divine power and mercy
II. Jesus' words to His adversaries were powerful and irrefutable
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 19:16-26
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 7:15-32
No Sunday School or Adult Bible Class
Recording of the service for July 16, 2023 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 16, 2023 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 239, 405, 375, and 611
Sermon Text: John 5:19-29
Sermon Theme: Christ will be Our Judge on the Last Day
I. God the Son is worthy of the same honor as God the FAther
II. The Word of Christ has divine power
III. God the Father has given Christ the authority to judge
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 13:10-17
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:19-23
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 8:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: King Solomon ( I Kings 1-3)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come" (I Timothy 4:8)
Bible Quiz: After how many years of service would the Israelites free their slaves?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Elisha (II Kings 4:38-41)
Recording of the service for July 9, 2023 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 9, 2023 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 237, 410, 358, and 334
Sermon Text: Confirmation Exam
Sermon Theme: Confirmation Exam of Anabella Kibble and Heidi Schrader
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 5:19-29
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:20-26
Sunday School Lesson: Absalom's Rebellion ( II Samuel 14-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Lord is the true God, He is the living God, and an everlasting king" (Jeremiah 10:10)
Bible Quiz: What prophet of the Lord removed poison from a meal that was being served?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: David wanted to build a temple, and Nathan told him to do it. But then God told Nathan that He did not want David to build the temple (II Samuel 7:1-16; I Chronicles 17:1-14)
Recording of the service for July 2, 2023 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 2, 2023 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 241, 657, 412, and 435
Sermon Text: Matthew 8:5-13
Sermon Theme: Jesus Extended Mercy to a Centurion with Great Faith
I. A centurion besought Jesus' help and confessed faith in the Savior's almighty power
II. Jesus pointed out the great faith of the centurion
III. Jesus granted the centurion's request and healed his servant
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Confirmation Exam
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 5:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 10:38-42
Sunday School Lesson: David and Jonathan ( I Samuel 17-20)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "I trust in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God" (Psalm 31:14)
Bible Quiz: When did the prophet Nathan tell a person to do something that God did not want him to do?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Both men said that God "dwelleth not in temples made with hands" (Acts 7:48; 17:24)
Note: Due to the convention, this Sunday there will not be Sunday School or Bible class. For the service we will be using a recording of one of Pastor M. L. Natterer services.
Recording of the sermon only for June 25, 2023 The Third Sunday after TrinityHymns: 395, 414, 408, and 410
Sermon Text: Proverbs 27:17
Sermon Theme: What does it mean to sharpen the countenance of a friend?
Recording of the service for June 18, 2023 The Second Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 18, 2023 The Second Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 246, 421, 278, and 261
Sermon Text: Matthew 15:1-14
Sermon Theme: The Ignorance (Blindness) of the Pharisees Concerning True Godliness
I.They exalted their traditions above the Commandments of the Lord
II. They took offense when Jesus exposed their false teachings
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Proverbs 27:17
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 18:15-18
Sunday School Lesson: David and Goliath ( I Samuel 17)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "[God] hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began" (II Timothy 1:9)
Bible Quiz: What statement about God is found in Stephen's words to the Sanhedrin (Acts 7:2-53) as well as in Paul's sermon on Mars' hill (Acts 17:22-31)?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Gideon was given the name "Jerubbaal", which means "let Baal plead" (Judges 6:32; 7:1; 8:35)
Recording of the service for June 11, 2023 The First Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 11, 2023 The First Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 240, 400, 428, and 460
Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-32
Sermon Theme: The Lord Brings about Miraculous Growth in His Church
I. The spiritual growth in individual believers
II. The growth of the Christian Church in general
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 15:1-14
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 3:13-18
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 14:16-24
Sunday School Lesson: Saul, Israel's First King ( I Samuel 8-15)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the Gospel" (Mark 1:15)
Bible Quiz: What great leader among the Israelites in the Old Testament was given a new name that contained the name of a false god?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The high priestly prayer of Jesus recorded in John 17:1-26
Recording of the service for June 4, 2023 Trinity Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for June 4, 2023 Trinity Sunday
Hymns: 248, 239, 244, and 245
Sermon Text: Isaiah 48:16-17
Sermon Theme: All three Persons of the Trinity are Involved in Our Salvation
I. God the Father sent God the Son and God the Holy Ghost for our salvation
II. The Lord God teaches us and leads us in the way we should go
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Mark 4:26-32
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 4:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: Samuel ( I Samuel 1-7)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace" (Numbers 6:24-26)
Bible Quiz: What is the longest prayer recorded in the New Testament?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: They appointed seven men (deacons) to assist with the distribution of food so that the Grecians would not be neglected (Acts 6:1-6)
Recording of the service for May 28, 2023 Pentecost
Recording of the sermon only for May 28, 2023 Pentecost
Hymns: 227, 229, 234, and 226
Sermon Text: John 14:15-21
Sermon Theme: The Pentecost Comfort that the Triune God Brings to Every Believer
I. The comfort of the Holy Ghost dwelling in us
II. The comfort of Christ dwelling in us
III. The comfort of the Father's love
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Isaiah 48:16-17
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 11:33-35
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 3:1-15
Sunday School Lesson: Pentecost (Acts 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God" (I Cor. 6:11)
Bible Quiz: What did the Apostles do when an accusation of racism was raised within the congregation in Jerusalem?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: John 5:35
Recording of the service for May 21, 2023 Exaudi, The Sunday after the Ascension
Recording of the sermon only for May 21, 2023 Exaudi, The Sunday after the Ascension
Hymns: 541, 213, 216, and 215
Sermon Text: John 7:33-39
Sermon Theme: UnUnbelievers Reject God's Grace and are Rejected by Him, whereas Believers Receive God's grace in Christ through Faith
I. With reference to His own ascension, Jesus spoke a word of condemnation against the unbelievers
II. With reference to the work of the Holy Ghost (who would be poured out upon the disciples on Pentecost), Jesus promised to satisfy the spiritual thirst of all those who trust in Him.
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 14:15-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 1:23-31
Sunday School Lesson: The Ascension of Jesus (Matthew 18:16-20; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:49-53; Acts 1:1-12)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things" (Ephesians 4:10)
Bible Quiz: Even though John the Baptist "was not that LIght, but was sent to bear witness of that Light [Christ]" (John 1:8), where is John himself described as a light
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Mark 5:41; 7:34; 14:36; 15:34
Recording of the service for May 14, 2023 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 14, 2023 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 38, 408, 459, and 458
Sermon Text: Luke 11:9-13
Sermon Theme: We are to Pray Having Confidence in God's Gracious Answer
I. God promises to answer all our prayers
II. His answer will always be for our good
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 7:33-39
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 4:7-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 15:26-16:4
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus and the Children (Matthew 18:1-6, 10; 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith" (I Peter 5:8-9)
Bible Quiz: What four places in the Gospel of Mark are the words of Jesus recorded in Aramaic?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Mammon (Matthew 6:24)
Recording of the service for May 7, 2023 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 7, 2023 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 14, 398, 356, and 428
Sermon Text: Matthew 10:24-33
Sermon Theme: Privileges We Christians Have as the Servants and Disciples of Christ
I. The privilege of suffering for His sake
II. The privilege of having His watchful protection
III. The privilege of confessing Him before others
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 11:9-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:22-27
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:23-30
Sunday School Lesson: The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, signing with grace in your hearts to the Lord" (Col. 3:16)
Bible Quiz: What does Jesus say that a person cannot serve at the same time he is serving God?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: He wanted them to remember how they were foreigners in the land of Egypt (Leviticus 19:34)
Recording of the service for April 30, 2023 Jubilate, The Third Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 30, 2023 Jubilate, The Third Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 13, 400, 364, and 269
Sermon Text: Matthew 10:16-20
Sermon Theme: We are to Confess God's Word before Those Who Persecute Us
I. Believers will be persecuted by the enemies of Christ
II. This provides an important opportunity for us to bring them God's Word
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 10:24-33
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:5-15
Sunday School Lesson: The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved" (Matthew 24:13)
Bible Quiz: What did God want the Children of Israel to remember as they treated the foreigners who lived among them with loving kindness?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: His letters to the congregations in Colosse and Laodicea (Colossians 4:16)
Recording of the service for April 23, 2023 Misericordias Domini, The Second Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 23, 2023 Misericordias Domini, The Second Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 4, 436, 368, and 426
Sermon Text: John 10:22-30
Sermon Theme: Believers Receive Christ as their Savior and Are Graciously Received by Him
I. Jesus' miracles showed Him to be the Messiah and the Son of God
II. True believers hear the voice of Christ and follow Him
III. Jesus graciously receives the believers and gives them eternal life
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 10:16-20
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:11-20
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:16-23
Sunday School Lesson: Feed My Lambs (John 21:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand" (John 10:27-28)
Bible Quiz: Which of St. Paul's letters did he request to be shared with other congregations?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When speaking to the disciples about teaching the Samaritans (John 4:31-34)
Recording of the service for April 16, 2023 Quasi Modo Genti, The First Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 16, 2023 Quasi Modo Genti, The First Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 189, 201, 208, and 188
Sermon Text: Job 19:25-27
Sermon Theme: The Resurrection of Our Bodies is Sure because of Jesus' Resurrection
I. The resurrection of Christ on the third
II. The resurrection of all the dead on the Last Day
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 10:22-30
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:21-25
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 10:11-16
Sunday School Lesson: On the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "[He was] declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead" (Romans 1:4)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion did Jesus refer to His work of teaching people in terms of eating food?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: No bones of the lamb were to be broken (Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:120; no bones of Christ were broken (John 10:22-30)
Recording of the service for April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday
Hymns: 193, 191, 198, and 200
Sermon Text: John 20:11-18
Sermon Theme: Sorrow is Turned into Joy in Christ's Resurrection
I Mary Magdalene's sorrow in Jesus' death prevented her from immediately recognizing His resurrection
II. The risen Savior then revealed Himself to Mary and brought joy to her sad heart
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Job 19:25-27
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 5:4-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 20:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die" (John 11:25-26)
Bible Quiz: What about Christ was foreshadowed by something that was not to be done with the Passover lambs?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Psalm 136
Recording of the service for April 7, 2023 Good Friday
Recording of the sermon only for April 7, 2023 Good Friday
Hymns: 358, 153, 169, and 151
Sermon Text:Romans 5:6-10
Sermon Theme: Christ Died for the Salvation of Sinners
I Jesus died for ungodly sinners
II. We are saved through His death
Recording of the service for April 2, 2023 Palm Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for April 2, 2023 Palm Sunday
Hymns: 160, 161, 162, and 367
Sermon Text: Isaiah 32:1-4
Sermon Theme: Jesus' Death Golrifies God and Displays His Universal Grace
I Some Greeks wanted to see Jesus
II. Jesus glorified God in His death
III. By His death, Christ earned God's grace for all mankind
Sermon Text for Good Friday: Romans 5:6-10
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 20:11-18
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 5:6-8
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 16:1-8
Sunday School Lesson: The Death of Jesus (Matthew 27:31-66; Mark 15:20-47; Luke 23:32-56; John 19:16-42)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:4-5)
Bible Quiz: In what chapter of the Bible does each verse end with the same six words?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Tiberius Caesar (Luke 3:1)
Recording of the service for March 29, 2023 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 29, 2023 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 171, 178, 167, and 560
Sermon Text:Revelation 5:6-10
Sermon Theme: Let Us Praise the Lamb of God
I He was slain for us
II. He is worthy of all praise in heaven and in earth
Recording of the service for March 26, 2023 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 26, 2023 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 1, 154, 360, and 149
Sermon Text: John 12:20-32
Sermon Theme: Jesus' Death Golrifies God and Displays His Universal Grace
I Some Greeks wanted to see Jesus
II. Jesus glorified God in His death
III. By His death, Christ earned God's grace for all mankind
Sermon Text for this Wednesday in Lent: Revelation 5:6-10
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Isaiah 32:1-4
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 8:46-59
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus before the Judges (Matthew 26:577-27:30; Mark 14:53-15:20; Luke 22:54-23-25; John 18:13-19:16)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures" (I Corinthians 15:3)
Bible Quiz: Who was emperor of Rome during Christ's ministry?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Numbers 11:33
Recording of the service for March 22, 2023 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 22, 2023 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 175, 148, 170, and 562
Sermon Text:I Peter 2:24
Sermon Theme: Tremendous Effects of Christ's Death on the Cross
I We are redeemed from our sins
II. We are able to live unto righteousness
Recording of the service for March 19, 2023 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 19, 2023 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 3, 279, 657, and 347
Sermon Text: John 6:57-69
Sermon Theme: We Must Never be Offended at the Words of Our Savior
I Certain disciples of Jesus took offense at His teachings and stopped following Him
II. If a person departs from Christ, he is departing from the Son of God and his only Savior
Sermon Text for this Wednesday in Lent: I Peter 2:24
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 12:20-32
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 8:46-59
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:30-56; Mark 14:26-50; Luke 22:31-53; John 18:1-13)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "[Christ] His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed" (I Peter 2:24)
Bible Quiz: Where is it mentioned that a number of people were punished by God while they had unswallowed food in their mouths?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh" (I Samuel 7:16)
Recording of the sermon only for March 15, 2023 Fourth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the service failed
Recording of the sermon only for March 12, 2023 Oculi, The Third Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 18, 394, 357, and 376
Sermon Text: John 6:47-56
Sermon Theme: Christ Came Down from Heaven and Gave Himself for Our Salvation
I Christ describes Himself as Living Bread from heaven
II. We must eat of Him by faith in order to be saved
Sermon Text for Second Wednesday in Lent: I Peter 3:17-18
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 6:57-69
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 4:21-31
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 6:1-15
Sunday School Lesson: The First Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:10-24; Luke 22:1-22; John 13:1-30; I Corinthians 11:23-25)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "He is despised and rejected of men; a Man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not" (Isaiah 53:3)
Bible Quiz: To what cities did Samuel go every year, doing his work as a judge?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Their mother's small amount of oil was multiplied so that she was able to sell that oil and pay the creditor (II Kings 4:1-7)
Recording of the service for March 8, 2023 Third Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 8, 2023 Third Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 149, 144, 157, and 554
Sermon Text:I Timothy 6:13-16
Sermon Theme: Christ Is a King, as He also Testified before Pilate
I Jesus testified of His kingly office before Pontius Pilate
II. Jesus will be revealed as the King of all on the Last Day
Recording of the service for March 5, 2023 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 5, 2023 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 43, 416, 396, and 352
Sermon Text: Matthew 12:38-42
Sermon Theme: Ways that People Reveal Their Unbelief
I They say that they will not believe in God unless He proves Himself to them
II. They reject Christ as their Savior and will be condemned because of their unbelief
Sermon Text for Second Wednesday in Lent: I Timothy 6:13-16
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 6:47-56
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:1-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 11:14-28
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief" (I Timothy 1:15)
Bible Quiz: What miracle did God do so that two brothers would not be sold as slaves?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Eldad and Medad (Numbers 11:26-29)
Recording of the service for March 1, 2023 Second Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 1, 2023 Second Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 140, 145, 156, and 558
Sermon Text:I Peter 2:21-23
Sermon Theme: Our Savior before the Sanhedrin - An Example for Us to Follow
I Jesus did not retaliate against His enemies
II. He committed His cause to the Lord
Recording of the service for February 26, 2023 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 26, 2023 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 2, 524, 261, and 292
Sermon Text: John 2:13-22
Sermon Theme: Jesus Displayed Godly Zeal and Divine Authority in Cleansing the Temple
I He forcibly removed the merchants from the temple
II. He established His divine authority upon His resurrection
Sermon Text for Second Wednesday in Lent: I Peter 2:21-23
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 12:38-42
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 4:1-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 15:21-28
Sunday School Lesson: The Woman of Canaan (Matthew 15:21-2; Mark 7:24-30)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "There is no diffenence: for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:22-24)
Bible Quiz: What two men who prophesied were wrongly regarded to be a threat to Moses' authority?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The blowing of the wind (John 3:8)
Recording of the service for February 22, 2023 Ash Wednesday
Recording of the sermon only for February 22, 2023 Ash Wednesday
Hymns: 159, 141, 154, and 158
Sermon Text:II Corinthians 5:21
Sermon Theme: Christ Saved Us by Becoming Our Substitute
I Christ took our sins upon Himself
II. We are made righteous in Him
Recording of the service for February 19, 2023 Quinquagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 19, 2023 Quinquagesima
Hymns: 33, 412, 428, and 349
Sermon Text: Matthew 16:21-23
Sermon Theme: Christ Willingly Gave Himself into Suffering and Death for Our Redemption
I Jesus knew exactly what would befall Him at the hands of His enemies
II. He would not let anyone stop Him from suffering and dying for our redemption
Sermon Text for Ash Wednesday: II Corinthians 5:21
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 2:13-22
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: The One Thing Needful (Luke 10:38-42)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death" (Matthew 26:38)
Bible Quiz: To what occurrence in nature did Jesus describe the converting power of the Holy Ghost?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz:Nimrod (Genesis 10:8-9)
Recording of the service for February 12, 2023 Sexagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 12, 2023 Sexagesima
Hymns: 13, 423, 284, and 414
Sermon Text: John 8:21-29
Sermon Theme: Important Differences between Unbelievers and Christians
I We shall see that unbelievers will die in their sins, whereas Christians will die with their sins forgiven
II. Unbelievers do not know Christ or acept His Word, but we Christians do
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 16:21-23
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:31-43
Sunday School Lesson: The Daughter of Jairus (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41-56)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32)
Bible Quiz: What descendent of Ham was famous as a hunter?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Philistines were punished (I Samuel 5), and the family of Obededom was blessed (I Chronicles 13:14-15)
Recording of the service for February 5, 2023 Septuagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 5, 2023 Septuagesima
Hymns: 23, 406, 384, and 306
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:16-24
Sermon Theme: We Must Never Set Ourselves against the Lord and His Word
I We have no right to criticize the teadchings of Christ
II. Those who have known Christ through His Word and rejected Him will receive a greater punishment than the spiritually ignorant will receive
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 8:21-29
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 11:19-12:9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 8:4-15
Sunday School Lesson: The Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward" (I Peter 2:18)
Bible Quiz: Who was punished by the Lord while keeping the Ark of the Covenant, and who was especially blessed while keeping the ark?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: He caused "the words of the la,w the blessings and cursings" to be read between mounts Ebal and Gerizim (Joshua 8:33-34; compare Deuteronomy 27:11-28:68)
Recording of the service for January 29, 2023 The Last Sunday After Epiphany (Transfiguration)
Recording of the sermon only for January 29, 2023 The Last Sunday After Epiphany (Transfiguration)
Hymns: 14, 290, 135, and 134
Sermon Text: Luke 6:1-10
Sermon Theme: Jesus is Manifested as the All-Powerful Lord of the Sabboth
I Jesus declared Himself to be Lord of the Sabboth
II. Jesus showed Himself to be the merciful and powerful God
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:16-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 9:24-10:5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 20:1-16
Sunday School Lesson: The Women of Samaria (John 4:1-43)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Speak not evil one of another, brethren" (James 4:11)
Bible Quiz: Where did Joshua do with two mountains that were close to each other?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Ramah (I Samuel 7:17)
Recording of the service for January 22, 2023 The Second Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 22, 2023 The Second Sunday After Epiphany
Hymns: 16, 404, 426, and 343
Sermon Text: Luke 4:14-24
Sermon Theme: Jesus Revealed Himself in Nazareth as the Messiah
I Jesus read to the people of Nazareth from the book of Isaiah
II. He declared Himself to be the One of whom the prophet Isaiah wrote
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 6:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Peter 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Peter's Catch of Fishes (Luke 5:1-11)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ" (Galatians 3:26-27)
Bible Quiz: Where did the prophet Samuel make his home?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Forty days of fasting in the wildernss while being tempted by the devil (Luke 4:1-2) and forty days between His resurrection and ascension (Acts1:3)
Recording of the service for January 15, 2023 The First Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 15, 2023 The First Sunday After Epiphany
Hymns: 129, 400, 348, and 627
Sermon Text: Mark 10:13-16
Sermon Theme: Jesus Wants Children to be brought to Him
I He specifically commands that children be allowed to come to Him
II. He is much displeased with those who would hinder them
III. He bestows His gracious blessings upon the children that are brought to Him
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 4:14-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:6-16
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 2:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus' Baptism and Temptation (Matthew 3:13-17, 4:1-11; Mark 1:9-13; Luke 3:21-22; 4:1-13)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15)
Bible Quiz: What two periods of forty days are associated with Jesus?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The "leaven in I Corinthians 5:6 is sinful behavior (see I Cor. 5:1, 9-11); the "leaven" in Galatians 5:9 is false doctrine (see Gal. 5:1-8)
Recording of the service for January 8, 2023 Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 8, 2023 Epiphany
Hymns: 126, 352, 127, and 130
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon Theme: How the Wise Men Showed Their Faith in the New-Born King
I They diligently searched for the new-born King
II. They worshippped the Savior and laid their gifts before Him
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Mark 10:13-16
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:1-5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 2:41-52
Sunday School Lesson: The Wise Men from the East (Matthew 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14)
Bible Quiz: What is the "leaven" in I Corinthians 5:6 as opposed to the "leaven" in Galatians 5:9?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jacob (Genesis 29:10, 28) and Moses (Exodus 2:16-21)
Recording of the service for January 1, 2023 New Year's Day
Recording of the sermon only for January 1, 2023 New Year's Day
Hymns: 120, 125, 30, and 33
Sermon Text: Psalm 111
Sermon Theme: "The Works of the Lord are Great"
I His wonderful works over out lives thus far
II. His wonderful works in the new year that we start today
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 2:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Isaiah 60:1-6
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 2:1-12
Sunday School Lesson: The Presentation of Jesus (Luke 2:21-40 21-1-9)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "My times are in Thy hands" (Psalm 31:15)
Bible Quiz: Which men later married women whom they had previously helped to draw water from wells?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: They waited until the pillar of cloud and fire removed itself from above the tabernacle (Numbers 9:21-22)