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Recording of the service for December 15, 2024 The Third Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 15, 2024 The Third Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 10, 56, 63, and 75
Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon Theme: How John the Baptist Prepared the People for Christ
I. He called the people to repentance
II. He warned of the judgment to come
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 1:46-55
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
"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: Where is a cloud described as resembling some part of a human's body?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "Jedidiah" (II Samuel 12:24-25)
Recording of the service for December 8, 2024 The Second Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 8, 2024 The Second Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 17, 285, 68, and 66
Sermon Text: Luke 17:20-30
Sermon Theme: The Present and Future Advents of Christ
I. His coming into our hearts through His Word in this present day
II. His coming in judgment on the Last Day
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 3:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 4:1-5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:2-10
Sunday School Lesson: John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25, 57-80)
Adult Bible Class
"Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14)
Bible Quiz: What special name did a prophet give to Solomon?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: He called the high priest a "whited wall" but did not realize that he was talking to the high priest (Acts 23:2-5)
Recording of the service for December 1, 2024 The First Sunday in Advent
Recording of the sermon only for December 1, 2024 The First Sunday in Advent
Hymns: 54, 394, 70, and 65
Sermon Text: Luke 1:68-79
Sermon Theme: Why True Christians Rejoice at the Coming of Christ
I. Christ's coming reveals God's grace
II. His coming shows God's faithfulness to His promises
III. His coming brings forgiveness and salvation
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 17:20-30
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 15:4-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 21:25-36
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
"She shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people froom their sins" (Matthew 1:21)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion did the Apostle Paul insult a man who he thought was someone else?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Trophimus (Acts 21:29)
Recording of the service for November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
Recording of the sermon only for November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
Hymns: 17, 30, 23, and 36
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 9:6-15
Sermon Theme: We Show Our Thankfulness to God by How we Use the Blessings He Gives Us
I. We should be generous with the blessings that God has so generously given us
II. In recognition of His blessings, we should abound in thanksgiving toward Him
Recording of the service for November 24, 2024 The Last Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 24, 2024 The Last Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 237, 446, 609, and 656
Sermon Text: Revelation 21:1-7
Sermon Theme: On the Last Day All Things Will Be Made New for Us Christians
I. Our eternal habitation is described as a new heaven and earth, as well as a new Jerusalem
II. Our life in heaven will be completely different from our current earthly life, since there will be no death, sorrow, crying, or pain
Sermon Text for Thanksgiving: II Corinthians 9:6-15
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 1:68-79
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 21:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Gideon (Judges chapters 6-7)
Adult Bible Class
"I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18)
Bible Quiz: What man of Ephesus was assumed to have been brought into the temple?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Tertullus (Acts 24:1-8)
Recording of the service for November 17, 2024 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 17, 2024 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 13, 597, 608, and 264
Sermon Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-12
Sermon Theme: Many Are Led Away from God to Their Eternal Destruction
I. The Antichrist causes great spiritual damage
II. All those who die rejecting the Gospel will be damned
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Revelation 21:1-7
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 25:1-13
Sunday School Lesson: Entering the Promised Land (Joshua chapters 1, 3, and 4)
Adult Bible Class
"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 highly regarded speaker did the Jews bring to try to make the Apostle Paul look guilty of a crime?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Christians in Ephesus (Acts 19:18-19)
Recording of the service for November 10, 2024 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for November 10, 2024 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 27, 398, 396, and 429
Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11
Sermon Theme: How God Wants Us to Wait for the Last Day
I. He wants us to wait, knowing that the Last Day will come at an unexpected time
II. He wants us to wait for it as true Christians
III. He wants us to wait for it being confident of our salvation
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Thessalonians 2:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 24:15-28
Sunday School Lesson: The Brazen Serpent (Numbers 21:1-9)
Adult Bible Class
"The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up" (II Peter 3:10)
Bible Quiz: What new converts showed their faith by destroying a large amount of their own property, which could have been sold for a lot of money?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Eutychus (Acts 20:9)
Recording of the service for November 3, 2024 Reformation Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for November 3, 2024 Reformation Sunday
Hymns: 269, 266, 261, and 262
Sermon Text: Hebrews 13:7-9
Sermon Theme: Important Things to Remember on Reformation Day
I. Remember the faithful preachers of the past
II. Remember that Christ does not change
III. Remember to hold firmly to the true teachings of Scripture
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 5:1-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Colossians 1:9-14
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 9:18-26
Sunday School Lesson: The Twelve Spies (Numbers 13-14)
Adult Bible Class
"Take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13)
Bible Quiz: What person hurt himself while the Apostle Paul was preaching?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Gallio (Acts 18:12-16)
Recording of the service for October 27, 2024 The Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 27, 2024 The Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 32, 469, 384, and 406
Sermon Text: James 5:7-11
Sermon Theme: Christians Are to Be Patient
I. We are to wait patiently for the Lord's return
II. We are to be patient with one another
III. We are to be patient while suffering afflictions
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 13:7-9
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Revelation 14:6-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:12-15
Sunday School Lesson: The Golden Calf (Exodus 32, 34)
Adult Bible Class
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith" (Galatians 6:10)
Bible Quiz: What ruler refused to hear the accusations of the Jews against St. Paul?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Samson (Judges 16:27-30)
Recording of the service for October 20, 2024 The Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 20, 2024 The Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 20, 444, 364, and 442
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 8:1-12
Sermon Theme: Principles of Christian Giving
I. We are to give generously
II. We are to give as a fruit of our faith
III. We are to give free-willingly
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: James 5:7-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Philippians 1:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 18:23-35
Sunday School Lesson: The Giving of the Law (Exodus 19-20)
Adult Bible Class
"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: What man killed more thatn 2,000 people in one day?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Ebed-melech the Ethiopian (Jeremiah 38:7-13)
Recording of the service for October 13, 2024 The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 13, 2024 The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 238, 400, 371, and 422
Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:1-9
Sermon Theme: Important Instruction for Children, Parents, Employees, and Employers
I. The God-given responsibilities of those under authority (children and employees)
II. The God-given responsibilities of those who are in authority (parents and employers)
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 8:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 6:10-17
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 4:46-54
Sunday School Lesson: The Exodus (Exodus 12, 14)
Adult Bible Class
"Let him that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" (Ephesians 5:24-25)
Bible Quiz: What is the name of the man who spoke to the king in behalf of Jeremiah and rescued him from the pit?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Paul circumcised Timothy (Acts 16:1-3) he did not circumcise Titus (Galatians 2:3)
Recording of the service for October 6, 2024 The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 6, 2024 The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 30, 412, 379, and 395
Sermon Text: II Thessalonians 3:5-12
Sermon Theme: Apostolic Exhortations for All Christians
I. Avoid those who refuse to follow God's Word
II. Follow the example of the Apostles
III. Do your work faithfully
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Ephesians 6:1-9
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:15-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:1-14
Sunday School Lesson: The Birth and Flight of Moses (Exodus 1-2)
Adult Bible Class
"As the Church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it" (Ephesians 5:24-25)
Bible Quiz: What man who became a pastor did the Apostle Paul circumcise, and what man who became a pastor did he not circumcise?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Reuben (Genesis 37:21-22) and Judah (Genesis 37:26-27)
Recording of the service for September 29, 2024 The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 29, 2024 The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 300, 233, 290, and 351
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 7:6-10
Sermon Theme: Christian Joy from Godly Sorrow
I. The godly sorrow of the Corinthian Christians
II. The joy that this brought to the Apostle Paul
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Thessalonians 3:5-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:22-28
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 9:1-8
Sunday School Lesson: Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:16-19:26)
Adult Bible Class
"They are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder" (Matthew 19:6)
Bible Quiz: Which two of Joseph's brothers spoke against the idea of killing him?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When Jacob presented his peace offering to his brother Esau (Genesis 32:13-21)
Recording of the service for September 22, 2024 The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 22, 2024 The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 20, 464, 355, and 409
Sermon Text: Proverbs 16:1-9
Sermon Theme: Man Must Never Set Himself against God
I. Only God has the right to decide what is good and what is not
II. Those who oppose the Lord will be punished
III. Those who follow the Lord will be blessed
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 7:6-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 1:4-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:34-46
Sunday School Lesson: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)
Adult Bible Class
"To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin" (James 4:17)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion was a generous gift Presented in three installments?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Joash (II Kings 11:1-3 and II Chronicles 22:10-12)
Recording of the service for September 15, 2024 The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 15, 2024 The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 18, 250, 522, and 417
Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 5:14-24
Sermon Theme: "This is the Will of God in Christ Jesus Concerning You"
I. He wants us to show kindness toward others
II. He wants us to rejoice in His kindness toward us
III. He wants us to remain steadfast in the faith
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Proverbs 16:1-9
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 14:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Paradise and the Fall (Genesis 3)
Adult Bible Class
"They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts" (Galatians 5:24)
Bible Quiz: Who was kept safe in the temple for the first six years of his life?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "cast an hook" (Matthew 17:27) "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19)
Recording of the service for September 8, 2024 The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 8, 2024 The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 239, 414, 426, and 462
Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:8-16
Sermon Theme: Let Us Make Good Use of the Spiritual Gifts that Christ Has Given Us
I. The ascended Christ has given abundant spiritual gifts to His Church
II. We should all use our various spiritual gifts for the benefit of Christ's Church
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 5:14-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 3:13-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday:Luke 7:11-17
Sunday School Lesson: Creation (Genesis 1-2)
Adult Bible Class
"God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment" (II Peter 2:4)
Bible Quiz: Though the disciples unsually fished using nets, where in Scripture do we find an exception to that rule?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Midianites (Genesis 37:28, 36). The Ishmeelites (Genesis 37:27-28; 39:1)
Recording of the service for September 1, 2024 The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 1, 2024 The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 231, 398, 33, and 473
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:19-22
Sermon Theme: The Holy Christian Church Is a Spiritual Temple
I. The Church is a communion of saints
II. Its foundation is the Bible, which centers on Christ
III. The Lord dwells in it as His holy temple
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:8-16
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:25-6:10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 6:24-34
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
"In Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore" (Psalm 16:11)
Bible Quiz: Who bought Joseph and then sold him? (find two answers)
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Because the people started to worship it (II Kings 18:4)
Recording of the service for August 25, 2024 The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 25, 2024 The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 3, 295, 394, and 477
Sermon Text: Acts 20:17-38
Sermon Theme: The Apostle Paul's Farewell Address to the Pastors of Ephesus
I. He reminded them of what he had taught them
II. He instructed and exhorted them to follow his example
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Ephesians 2:19-22
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:16-24
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 17:11-19
Sunday School Lesson: Paul at Ehpesus (Acts 19-20)
Adult Bible Class
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat" (Matthew 7:13)
Bible Quiz: Why was the serpent of brass that God commanded Moses to make (Numbers 21:8-9) destroyed?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: King Omri (I Kings 16:23-24)
Recording of the service for August 18, 2024 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 18, 2024 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 5, 289, 357, and 522
Sermon Text: Acts 19:23-40
Sermon Theme: Though the World Is against Us, God Is Still with Us
I. Unbelievers may feel threatened by the preaching of Christians
II. Feeling threatened, they may lash out against the Christians
III. God is always with us and may even use certain unbelievers to help us
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 20:17-38
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 3:15-22
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 10:23-37
Sunday School Lesson: The Jailer at Philippi (Acts 16:9-40)
Adult Bible Class
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20)
Bible Quiz: Who founded the city of Samaria?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Elah (I Kings 16:8-10)
Recording of the service for August 11, 2024 The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 11, 2024 The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 17, 284, 380, and 507
Sermon Text: Acts 17:15-34
Sermon Theme: The Limits of Man's Natural Knowledge of God
I. Man by nature does not know who the true God is
II. Man by nature does know certain things about the true God
III. Man by nature does not know about the only Savior, Jesus Christ
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 19:23-40
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 3:4-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 7:31-37
Sunday School Lesson: Paul at Antioch (Acts 13)
Adult Bible Class
"Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name" (Psalm 103:1)
Bible Quiz: What king of Israel was killed while drunk?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: He "relied on the king of Syria and not relied on the Lord" (II Chronicles 16:1-9) and "in his disease he sought not to the Lord but to the physicians" (v. 12)
Recording of the service for August 4, 2024 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 4, 2024 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 4, 225, 419, and 463
Sermon Text: Acts 7:54-59
Sermon Theme: Our Enemies Cannot Take Heaven from Us
I. We know we are going to heaven
II. Our enemies may kill us
III. Our Lord Jesus will graciously receive us into paradise
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 17:15-34
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:9-14
Sunday School Lesson: The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-31)
Adult Bible Class
"The Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God" (I Corinthians 2:10)
Bible Quiz: In what two ways did King Asa put more trust in men than in the Lord?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Moses (John 5:45-47; 7:19); Abraham (John 8:40); Jonah (Matthew 12:38-40) Esaias (Isaiah) (Matthew 13:14, 15) and the "queen of the south" (Matthew 12:42), namely, the queen of Sheba (I Kings 10:1-13)
Recording of the service for July 28, 2024 The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 28, 2024 The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 27, 444, 412, and 278
Sermon Text: Acts 24:22-26
Sermon Theme: Man by Nature Knows God's Law but Still Turns from It
I. The Law of God strikes a responsive chord within natural man
II. Natural man still generally turns away from the Law
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 7:54-59
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 19:41-48
Sunday School Lesson: Peter Delivered from Prison (Acts 12:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
"To Him give all the prophets witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins" (Acts 10:43)
Bible Quiz: What person from the Old Testament did Jesus refer to when He rebuked the people for not being interested in His preaching?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Bethel in the south and Dan in the north (I Kings 12:28-29)
Recording of the service for July 21, 2024 The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 21, 2024 The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 16, 234, 261, and 498
Sermon Text: Acts 16:12-15
Sermon Theme: The Kingdom of God is Spread through the Preaching of His Word
I. God wants His Word to be preached throughout the world
II. God blesses the preaching of His Word
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 24:22-26
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 10:6-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Cornelius (Acts 10)
Adult Bible Class
"If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shall surely bring it back to him again" (Exodus 23:4)
Bible Quiz: After the Kingdom of Israel separated from the Kingdom of Judah, what places were set up for them to worship so that they would not need to go to Jerusalem?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Luke was with him (II Timothy 4:11) He wanted Timothy and Mark to join him soon (II Timothy 4:9,11)
Recording of the service for July 14, 2024 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 14, 2024 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 15, 404, 360, and 521
Sermon Text: Acts 16:22-33
Sermon Theme: God's Good and Gracious Will Being Done Among Us
I. How God wants us to suffer in this life
II. How God wants to deliver us from our afflictions
III. How God wants others to be brought into the saving Christian faith
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 16:12-15
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 7:15-23
Sunday School Lesson: Tabitha Raised by Peter (Acts 9:36-43)
Adult Bible Class
"To him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5)
Bible Quiz: What friend alone was with the Apostle Paul in his last imprisonment? Whom did he want to join him soon?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The family of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (John 11:5)
Recording of the service for July 7, 2024 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 7, 2024 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 239, 405, 369, and 37
Sermon Text: Acts 14:8-18
Sermon Theme: No Man Can Bring Himself to Saving Faith
I. Natural man is ignorant of the true religion
II. Natural man is hostile against the true religion
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 16:22-33
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:20-26
Sunday School Lesson: Philip and the Ethiopia (Acts 8:5-8, 26-40
Adult Bible Class
"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy Word" (Psalm 119:9)
Bible Quiz: What family does the Bible specifically say that Jesus loved?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: John 5:17-18; 10:30; 14:8-9
Recording of the service for June 30, 2024 Convention Sunday Service
Recording of the sermon only for June 30, 2024 Convention Sunday Service
Hymns: 250, 412, 286, and 437
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 5:19-26
Gospel Lesson: Mark 2:23-28
Guest Pastor David J. Mensing, Pastor at St Mark's in Sauk Village
Sermon Text: Proverbs 3:1-8
Sermon Theme: Trust in the Lord with All Thine Heart
I. In all thy ways acknowkedge Him
II.He shall direct thy paths
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 14:8-18
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:20-26
Recording of the service for June 23, 2024 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 23, 2024 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 244, 657, 412, and 512
Sermon Text: Acts 8:26-38
Sermon Theme: The Blessings of Christ were Bestowed upon an Ethiopian
I. . . . through the written and preached Gospel
II. . . . through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Guest Pastor
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 3:8-15
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 5:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: The Stoning of Stephen (Acts 6:1-8:2
Adult Bible Class
"The imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth" (Genesis 8:21)
Bible Quiz: In what verses from the Gospel of John did Jesus testify of His oneness with God the Father? (Try to find three or more references.)
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: John 2:19-22 and John 10:17-18
Recording of the service for June 16, 2024 The Third Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 16, 2024 The Third Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 250, 324, 263, and 375
Sermon Text: Acts 4:1-12
Sermon Theme: The Power and Grace of God in Christ as Proclaimed by the Apostles
I. The Gospel of God's grace in Christ brought thousands to faith
II. The power of Christ brought healing to a lame man
III. The grace of God in Christ is the only thing that can save sinners
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 8:26-38
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 8:18-23
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 6:36-42
Sunday School Lesson: The Apostles in Prison (Acts 5:12-42
Adult Bible Class
"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape" (Acts 17:31)
Bible Quiz: In what two different sections from the Gospel of John did Jesus declare that He would raise Himself from the dead?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Adoram (I Kings 12:18)
Recording of the service for June 9, 2024 The Second Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 9, 2024 The Second Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 246, 421, 278, and 19
Sermon Text: Acts 3:1-10
Sermon Theme: How God was Glorified and Praised in the Healing of the Lame Man
I. Peter gave the glory to Jesus for working the miracle
II. The formerly lame man praised God in the presence of the people
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 4:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 5:6-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 15:1-10
Sunday School Lesson: Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 4:31-5:11
Adult Bible Class
"He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that Man whom He hath ordained" (Acts 17:31)
Bible Quiz: Who was stoned to death as he tried to collect taxes from the people?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear My voice; and there shall be one fold, and one Shepherd" (John 10:16)
Recording of the service for June 2, 2024 The First Sunday after Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 2, 2024 The First Sunday after Trinity
Hymns: 240, 399, 423, and 261
Sermon Text:
Sermon Theme: The Questioning and Confirmation of Riley Beugli
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 3:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 3:13-18
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 14:16-24
Sunday School Lesson: The Healing of the Lame Man (Acts 3:1-4:31
Adult Bible Class
"Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth" (Romans 10:4)
Bible Quiz: With what words did Jesus foretell the bringing in of the Gentiles among His believing children?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: David (I Samuel 17:38-39)
Recording of the service for May 26, 2024 Trinity Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for May 26, 2024 Trinity Sunday
Hymns: 243, 250, 245, and 477
Sermon Text: I Corinthians 12:4-13
Sermon Theme: We Are Different, but We Are One
I. We have different spiritual gifts
II. We all share the unity of the Spirit through faith in Christ
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 2:42-47
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 4:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
"Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honor dwelleth" (Psalm 26:8)
Bible Quiz: What future king refused to use the armor and weapon provided for him by the current king?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: John Mark (Acts 12:25; 13:5, 13; 15:37-38)
Recording of the service for May 19, 2024 Pentecost
Recording of the sermon only for May 19, 2024 Pentecost
Hymns: 227, 229, 234, and 226
Sermon Text: Hebrews 8:8-11
Sermon Theme: The Work of the Holy Ghost on the Heart of Man through the Gospel
I. Man by nature rebels against the Law of God, and the Law cannot change that
II. When the Holy Ghost brings a person to saving faith throught the Gospel, he then cheerfully follows God from the heart
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 12:4-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 11:33-36
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 3:1-15
Sunday School Lesson: Pentecost (Acts 2)
Adult Bible Class
"This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven" (Acts 1:11)
Bible Quiz: Who accompanied the first Christian missionaries as their attendant?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The names of the twelve chiildren of Israel (Exodus 28:15-21; 39:14)
Recording of the service for May 12, 2024 Exaudi, The Sunday after Ascension
Recording of the sermon only for May 12, 2024 Exaudi, The Sunday after Ascension
Hymns: 540, 212, 216, and 373
Sermon Text: I John 3:19-24
Sermon Theme: We Should Be Confident of God's Grace
I. Our sinfulness does not undemrine our confidence in God's grace
II. We are to be confident of His gracious answer to our prayers
III. We are to be confident of His gracious presence within us
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 8:8-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 14:23-31
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus' Ascension (Acts 1:2-12)
Adult Bible Class
"He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens" (Ephesians 4:10)
Bible Quiz: What was engraved on the stones that were set into the breasplate worn by the high priest?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Antioch in Syria (Acts 13:1-3)
Recording of the service for May 5, 2024 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 5, 2024 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 38, 408, 459, and 279
Sermon Text: Revelation 3:14-22
Sermon Theme: Christ's Letter to a Church that had Lost Its Zeal
I. His rebuke
II. His counsel
III. His promise
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I John 3:19-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 4:7-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 15:26-16:4
Sunday School Lesson: Christ's Second Coming (Matthew 24:3-31; 25:31-46; Luke 21:25-36; II Timothy 3:1-4)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "O Thou that hearest prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come" (Psalm 65:2)
Bible Quiz: From what city were the first Christian missionaries sent out in obedience to a special command of the Holy Ghost?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: He dug new wells (Genesis 26:17-22)
Recording of the service for April 28, 2024 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 28, 2024 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 14, 398, 356, and 473
Sermon Text: Revelation 3:7-11
Sermon Theme: Christ's Message to a Faithful Church
I. He knows what we have done out of love for Him
II. He promises to bless us in this life
III. He has given us the crown of eternal life
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Revelation 3:14-22
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:22-27
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:23-30
Sunday School Lesson: The Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man: but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed" (James 1:13-14)
Bible Quiz: What did Isaac do when his neighbors interfered with the use of his wells?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Zechariah 8:5
Recording of the service for April 21, 2024 Jubilate, The Third Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 21, 2024 Jubilate, The Third Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 13, 400, 364, and 608
Sermon Text: Revelation 3:1-6
Sermon Theme: Jesus' Letter to a Congregation Comprised Mostly of Unbelievers
I. Those who refused to repent would be damned
II. Those who remained true to the Lord would be saved
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Revelation 3:7-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:5-15
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus' Appearance in Galilee (John 21:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him" (Psalm 103:13)
Bible Quiz: What prophecy refers to the restoration of Jerusalem as a time when children would play games in the streets?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Baruch (Jeremiah 36:4)
Recording of the service for April 14, 2024 Misericodias Domini, The Second Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 14, 2024 Misericodias Domini, The Second Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 4, 436, 368, and 417
Sermon Text: Revelation 2:1-5
Sermon Theme:A Congregation Can be Strong in Some Areas and Weak in Others
I. The church in Ephesus had been faithful to Christ in certain things
II. They needed to repent for growing weak in Christian love
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Revelation 3:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:11-20
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:16-23
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Mark 16:12-14; Luke 24:33-48; John 20:19-31)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "To whom also He shewed Himself alive after His passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3)
Bible Quiz: What man took down the dictations of the prophet Jeremiah?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The inhabitants of Samaria (Ezra 4:1-24)
Recording of the service for April 7, 2024 Quasimodogeniti, The First Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 7, 2024 Quasimodogeniti, The First Sunday after Easter
Hymns: 189, 201, 208, and 264
Sermon Text: I John 4:1-6
Sermon Theme:God Wants Us to Beware of False Prophets
I. There are many false prophets in the world
II. They can be identified by whether or not they follow the teachings of Scripture
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Revelation 2:1-5
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:21-25
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 10:11-16
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Appears to the Women (Matthew 28:9-15; John 20:11-18)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up" (John 2:19)
Bible Quiz: Who were responsible for causing a long delay in Zerubbabel's work of rebuilding the temple?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: That the Syrian army that had been besieging Samaria had disappeared (II Kings 7:3-11)
Recording of the service for March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday
Hymns: 193, 191, 198, and 200
Sermon Text: I Peter 1:3-9
Sermon Theme: Our Salvation is Sure because Christ Rose from the Dead
I. We receive this salvation by faith
II. We rejoice in this salvation even in the midst of tribulation
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I John 4:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 5:4-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 20:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: The Resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins" (I Corinthians 15:17)
Bible Quiz: What happy discovery did four lepers make at a time when they thought they would likely die?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Verse 8
Recording of the service for March 29, 2024 Good Friday
Recording of the sermon only for March 29, 2024 Good Friday
Hymns: 358, 153, 169, and 151
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:45-46
Sermon Theme: The God-Man, Jesus Christ, Suffered Our Curse to Earn for Us Salvation
I. Because He is true Man, Jesus was able to take our curse upon Himself
II. Because He is true God, Jesus' bearing of that curse appeased God's wrath against the sins of the world
Recording of the service for March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday
Hymns: 160, 161, 162, and 367
Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-6
Sermon Theme: What God Wants Us to Do When He Chastens Us
I. He wants us to follow Jesus' example of patient suffering
II. He wants us to remember that He loves us
Sermon Text for Good Friday: Matthew 27:45-46
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Peter 1:3-9
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: What verse of Exodus 23 warns against taking bribes?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Zelophehad (Numbers 27:1-8)
Recording of the service for March 20, 2024 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 20, 2024 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 171, 178, 167, and 560
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:50-54
Sermon Theme: The God-Man, Jesus Christ, Died on the Cross for Our Salvation
I. Jesus' death testified to His humanity
II. The miracles accompanying His death testified to His deity
Recording of the service for March 17, 2024 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 17, 2024 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 1, 154, 360, and 149
Sermon Text: Hebrews 7:24-27
Sermon Theme: Jesus Is Exactly the High Priest that We All Need
I. The priesthood of Christ is unchangeable
II. Our sinless High Priest offered one all-sufficient sacrifce to save us
Sermon Text for Wednesday: Matthew 27:50-54
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 12:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 21:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus before the Judges (Matthew 26:57-27:30; Mark 14:53-15:20; Luke 22:54-23:25; John 18:13-19:16)
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: Whose daughters secured from Mose an exception to the laws of inheritance?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: At the transfiguration (Luke 9:33)
Recording of the service for March 13, 2024 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 13, 2024 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 175, 148, 170, and 562
Sermon Text: Luke 23:32-43
Sermon Theme: The God-Man, Jesus Christ, Suffered on the Cross to Save Sinners
I. As a true man, Jesus allowed Himself to be crucified and mocked by those whom He desired to save
II. Because He is true God, Jesus was able to save a penitent sinner
Recording of the service for March 10, 2024 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 10, 2024 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 13, 279, 657, and 156
Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:1-14
Sermon Theme: Differences between the Animal Sacrifices of the Old Testament and Christ's Sacrifice of Himself on the Cross
I. Animal sacrifices could never appease the wrath of God against the sins of the world
II. Christ's one offering of Himself accomplished the redemption of all mankind
Sermon Text for Wednesday: Luke 23:32-43
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 7:24-27
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: "Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged Him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote Him with their hands" (John 19:1-3)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion did one of the disciples want to set up three tens, or booths?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Verses 4, 6, 7, 8, 13, 20, 21, 23
Note: Due to technical difficulties there is no 6 March 2024 Wednesday Lenten Service recording.
Recording of the service for March 3, 2024 Oculi, The Third Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 3, 2024 Oculi, The Third Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 18, 394, 357, and 376
Sermon Text: Hebrews 5:7-10
Sermon Theme: Jesus, as Our Great High Priest, Suffered to Save Us
I. In His humiliation, Jesus relied on God for help as His sufferings began
II. Through His suffering and death, Christ became the Author of our salvation
III. What it means that Jesus is a Hight Priest after the order of Melchisedec
Sermon Text for Wednesday: John 19:1-11
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 10:1-14
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 26:14-28; Mark 14:10-24; Luke 22:1-22; John 13:1-30; I Corinthians 11:23-25)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7)
Bible Quiz: What verses in Proverbs chapter 18 talk about the power of words for good or evil?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Elisha (II Kings 6:15-17)
Recording of the service for February 28, 2024 Third Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 28, 2024 Third Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 149, 144, 157, and 554
Sermon Text: John 18:33-38
Sermon Theme: The God-Man, Jesus Christ, Is the King of His Church
I. Pilate questioned Jesus as if He were a mere man
II. Jesus testified to His divine nature by declaring Himself to be the heavenly King of those who hear His voice of truth
Recording of the service for February 25, 2024 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 25, 2024 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 43, 416, 396, and 377
Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:10-15
Sermon Theme: The Son of God became a Man in Order to Save Us
I. The Second Person of the Trinity became our Brother in the flesh so that He would be able to suffer and die
II. The blessed results of His suffering and death
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 5:7-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:1-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 11:14-28
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-19; Luke 19:28-48; John 12:12-15)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "O Thou that hearest prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come" (Psalm 65:2)
Bible Quiz: What man prayed for his servant that he would be able to see the invisible army of God?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jotham (Judges 9:7-20, 57)
Recording of the service for February 21, 2024 Second Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 21, 2024 Second Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 140, 145, 156, and 558
Sermon Text: Matthew 26:59-68
Sermon Theme: The God-Man, Jesus Christ, was Brought before the Sanhedrin
I. The Sanhedrin treated Jesus as if He were a sinful human being
II. He testified under oath of His divine nature and power
III. Withholding the use of His divine attributes, Jesus did not stop His enemies from hurting HIm
Recording of the service for February 18, 2024 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 18, 2024 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 2, 524, 261, and 228
Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:14-17
Sermon Theme: We Must Never Turn Away from the Lord
I. As Christians, we are to follow peace and holiness
II. If a believer turns away from God, he hurts himself and may also hurt many others
III. The example of Esau is a warning for us
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 2:10-15
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 4:1-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 15:21-28
Sunday School Lesson: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45)
Bible Quiz: Who cursed a king using a story about plants?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Abel (Hebrews 11:4)
Recording of the service for February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday
Recording of the sermon only for February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday
Hymns: 159, 141, 154, and 158
Sermon Text: John 18:3-13
Sermon Theme: The God-Man, Jesus Christ, Allowed His Enemies to Take Him Captive
I. Judas Iscariot led a band of armed men to capture the Savior as if He were only a man
II. Jesus gave His enemies a glimpse of His divine power
III. Limiting the use of His divine attributes according to His human nature, Jesus allowed Himself to be captured
Recording of the service for February 11, 2024 Quinquagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 11, 2024 Quinquagesima
Hymns: 33, 412, 428, and 391
Sermon Text: I Corinthians 1:18-24
Sermon Theme: Natural Man Despises and Rejects the Saving Gospel of Christ
I. Natural Man regards the Gospel as foolishness
II. The Gospel does not tell man what he wants to hear
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 12:14-17
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness" (Psalm 17:15)
Bible Quiz: Of what man does the Bible say that he still spoke while his body was dead?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: King Herod (Luke 9:9; 23:8)
Recording of the service for February 4, 2024 Sexagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 4, 2024 Sexagesima
Hymns: 5, 435, 284, and 290
Sermon Text: II Peter 1:16-21
Sermon Theme: The Scriptures Are the Surest Witness for Our Faith in Christ
I. There were eye-witnesses of Christ's divine glory
II. We see the glory of Christ in the Scriptures
III. Since the Bible is the Word of God, it is more sure than what we can perceive with our senses
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 1:18-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:31-43
Sunday School Lesson: Lazarus Raised from the Dead (John 11:1-46)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us" (I John 1:8)
Bible Quiz: What king was eager to see Jesus? (try to find two different Bible references that give the answer.)
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Proverbs 16:32
Recording of the service for January 28, 2024 Septuagesima
Recording of the sermon only for January 28, 2024 Septuagesima
Hymns: 23, 406, 384, and 295
Sermon Text: Daniel 5:17-30
Sermon Theme: Proud Blasphemers Are Punished by God
I. How King Nebuchadnezzar was punished
II. How King Belshazzar was punished
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Peter 1:16-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 11:19-12:9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 8:4-15
Sunday School Lesson: The Stilling of the Tempest (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified" (Psalm 143:2)
Bible Quiz: What verse in Proverbs chapter 16 speaks of the virtue of self-control?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Peter (Acts 10:25-26), Paul, and Barnabas (Acts 14:11-15)
Recording of the service for January 21, 2024 The Last Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 21, 2024 The Last Sunday After Epiphany
Hymns: 283, 290, 135, and 359
Sermon Text: I Peter 1:3-21
Sermon Theme: The Saving Grace of God Is Revealed in the Gospel of Christ
I. His saving grace causes us to rejoice even while suffering
II. His grace in the Gospel moves us to follow Him as obedient children
III. His saving grace was earned for us by the precious blood of Christ
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Daniel 5:17-30
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 9:24-10:5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 20:1-16
Sunday School Lesson: The Man Sick of the Palsy (Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Beloved now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is" (I John 3:2)
Bible Quiz: Which three apostles needed to stop people from worshiping them?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Peter (Acts 10:11-16, 28)
January 14, 2024 due to ice and snow there was no service
Recording of the service for January 7, 2024 The First Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 7, 2024 The First Sunday After Epiphany
Hymns: 129, 400, 344, and 391
Sermon Text: Romans 10:12-21
Sermon Theme: God Wants to Bring All People to Faith through the Gospel
I. Faith comes through the preached Gospel
II. The Gospel is for all people -- both Jews and Gentiles
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 10:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:6-16
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 2:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Wise Men from the East (Matthew 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the Breath of His mouth" (Psalm 33:6)
Bible Quiz: Who was told repeatedly not to despise something (or someone) than God had purified?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Elisha (II Kings 6:5-7)