Grace Lutheran Church Sermons

12/28/2008 - Christ Comes As the Just and Only Savior

2008-12-28T11:03:00.000-06:00

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Christmas 1
Date: December 28, 2008
Theme: Christ Comes As the Just and Only Savior
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
WS 711: See In Yonder Manger Low
TLH 96: Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians Loudly
WS 715: Where Shepherds Lately Knelt
TLH 99: Now Are the Days Fulfilled

Scripture Readings:
Colossians 3:12-17
Luke 2:25-40

Sermon Theme:
Christ Comes As the Just and Only Savior

Isaiah 45:20-25
(20) "Assemble yourselves and come; Draw near together, You who have escaped from the nations. They have no knowledge, Who carry the wood of their carved image, And pray to a god that cannot save. (21) Tell and bring forth your case; Yes, let them take counsel together. Who has declared this from ancient time? Who has told it from that time? Have not I, the LORD? And there is no other God besides Me, A just God and a Savior; There is none besides Me. (22) "Look to Me, and be saved, All you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. (23) I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath. (24) He shall say, 'Surely in the LORD I have righteousness and strength. To Him men shall come, And all shall be ashamed Who are incensed against Him. (25) In the LORD all the descendants of Israel Shall be justified, and shall glory.'" (NKJVTM)

12/25/2008 - The Birth Announcement (Length/Weight: Victorious King Forever)

2008-12-25T17:36:00.000-06:00

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Christmas Day)
Date: December 25, 2008
Theme: The Birth Announcement of Jesus of Nazareth: Length/Weight: Victorious King Forever
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
WS 708: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
TLH 136: Angels From the Realm of Glory
TLH 106:4-7: The People That in Darkness Sat

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 52:7-10
Hebrews 1:1-
Luke 2:1-14 with "From Heaven Above"

Sermon Theme:
The Birth Announcement of Jesus of Nazareth: Length/Weight: Victorious King Forever

Isaiah 9:6-7
7 (6) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (7) Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

12/21/2008 - THE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT (LOCATION: BETHLEHEM)

2008-12-21T17:24:00.000-06:00

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Advent 4
Date: December 21, 2008
Theme: THE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT (LOCATION: BETHLEHEM)
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Laminated Sheet in Pew Also Available)

Hymns:
TLH 55: Come, Thou Precious Ransom Come
TLH 710: Once in Royal David's City
TLH 647: O Little Town of Bethlehem
TLH 78: Hail the Day So Rich in Cheer

Scripture Readings:
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27

Sermon Theme:
THE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT OF JESUS OF NAZARETH:
LOCATION: BETHLEHEM

Micah 5:
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting." (NKJVTM)

12/17/2008 - THE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT (DATE/TIME: FULLNESS OF TIME)

2008-12-17T11:26:00.000-06:00

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Advent
Candlelight Service
Date: December 17, 2008
Theme: THE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT (DATE/TIME: FULLNESS OF TIME)
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
TLH 90: Come, Your Hearts
TLH 73: Lift Up Your Heads
TLH 647: O Little Town of Bethlehem
TLH 106: The People that in Darkness Sat
WS 709: God Loves Me Dearly
WS 712: What Child Is This?
Angels We Have Heard on High

Scripture Readings:
1st Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15
2nd Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18
3rd Lesson: Micah 5:2-5a
4th Lesson: Isaiah 9:2,6-7
5th Lesson: Luke 1:26-33
6th Lesson: Galatians 4:4-5
7th Lesson: Luke 2:1-11
8th Lesson: Matthew 2:1-2,7-11
9th Lesson: John 1:29-36

12/14/2008 - The Marvelous Messianic Messenger Makes His Mark

2008-12-14T17:27:00.000-06:00

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Advent 3
Date: December 14, 2008
Theme: The Marvelous Messianic Messenger Makes His Mark
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Laminated Sheet in Pew Also Available)

Hymns:
TLH 66: Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes
TLH 61: Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People
TLH 92: Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
TLH 97: Let Us All with Gladsome Voice

Scripture Readings:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Sermon Theme:
The Marvelous Messianic Messenger Makes His Mark

Isaiah 61:1-3
(1) "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; (2) To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, (3) To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified." (NKJVTM)

12/07/2008 - THE "THIEF" TO TRULY WELCOME

2008-12-07T21:15:00.000-06:00

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Advent 2
Date: December 7, 2008
Theme: THE "THIEF" TO TRULY WELCOME
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin
Liturgy: TLH, p 15 ff (Laminated Sheet in Pew Also Available)

Hymns:
TLH 608: Let Thoughtless Thousands Choose the Road
TLH 604: Great God, What Do I See and Hear?
TLH 609: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
WS 702, st 1, 6-7: As Angels Joyed with one Accord

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Mark 1:1-

Sermon Theme:
THE "THIEF" TO TRULY WELCOME

2 Peter 3:8-14
(8) But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (9) The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (10) But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. (11) Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, (12) looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? (13) Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (14) Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; (NKJVTM)

11/30/2008 - Made Rich by the Gift of God's Grace

2008-11-30T21:30:00.001-06:00

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Advent 1
Date: November 30, 2008
Theme: Made Rich by the Gift of God's Grace
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP:
Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Laminated Sheet in Pew Also Available)

Hymns:
TLH 64: Jesus, Thy Church, with Longing Eyes
TLH 425: All Depends on Our Possessing
TLH 374: Grace! 'Tis a Charming Sound
WS 793: Sing to the Lord of Harvest

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 63:16b-17; 64:1-8
Mark 13:32-37

Sermon Theme:
Made Rich by the Gift of God's Grace
1. With it we are lifted out of the mire of sin
2. With it we are not "short-changed" in life
3. With it we are moved to live a life of gratitude

1 Corinthians 1:3-9
(3) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (4) I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus, (5) that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, (6) even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, (7) so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, (8) who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9) God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (NKJVTM)

11/23/2008 - EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE FOR THE KING

2008-11-23T14:00:00.001-06:00

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Last Sunday
Date: November 23, 2008
Theme: EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE FOR THE KING
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin
Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 17: Oh, Worship the King
of adoration sing; Glory let creation sing;
WS 757: Christ Triumphant, Ever Reigning
TLH 339, st 1-5: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 23-24
Matthew 27:27-31

Sermon Theme:
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE FOR THE KING

2 Peter 3:3-10
P: Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples!
C: Shout to God with the voice of triumph!
P: For the LORD Most High is awesome;
C: He is a great King over all the earth.
P: He will subdue the peoples under us,
C: And the nations under our feet.
P: He will choose our inheritance for us,
C: The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah
P: God has gone up with a shout,
C: The LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
P: Sing praises to God, sing praises!
C: Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
P: For God is the King of all the earth;
C: Sing praises with understanding.
P: God reigns over the nations;
C: God sits on His holy throne.
P: The princes of the people have gatheredtogether, The people of the God of Abraham.
C: For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted.

11/16/2008 - God's Prominent, Powerful Word in These Last Days

2008-11-16T17:51:00.001-06:00

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Pentecost 27
Date: November 16, 2008
Theme: "God's Prominent, Powerful Word in These Last Days"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 39: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
of adoration sing; Glory let creation sing;
WS 775, st 1-4,6: Thy Strong Word
WS 744: How Great Thou Art
TLH 15: From All that Dwell Below the Skies

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 1:1-2,26-2:
Colossians 1:15-20

Sermon Theme:
"God's Prominent, Powerful Word in These Last Days"

2 Peter 3:3-10
(3) Know this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, (4) and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation." (5) For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, (6) by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. (7) But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. (8) But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (9) The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (10) But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. (NKJVTM)

11/09/2008 - Jesus, Our True Captain of Salvation

2008-11-09T18:00:00.002-06:00

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Pentecost 26
Date: November 9, 2008
Theme: "Jesus, Our True Captain of Salvation"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 361: O Jesus, King Most Wonderful
TLH 219: The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns
TLH 341: Crown Him with Many Crowns
TLH 649: Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 2:18-24
Mark 10:2-16

Sermon Theme:
"Jesus, Our True Captain of Salvation"

Hebrews 2:9-11
(9) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. (10) For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (11) For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, � (NKJVTM)

11/02/2008 - Dear Christians, Rejoice in the Reformation!

2008-11-02T17:08:00.000-06:00

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Date: November 2, 2008
Theme: Dear Christians, Rejoice in the Reformation!
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
TLH 231: We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost
WS 774: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
TLH 387, st 6-9: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
TLH 387, st 10: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice

Scripture Readings:
Romans 3:19-28

Sermon Theme:
Dear Christians, Rejoice in the Reformation!
1. Rejoice, for you no longer have to be tormented by the Law
2. Rejoice, for God out of His grace beheld your wretched state

Romans 3:28
"Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law."

10/26/2008 - Let Your Light Shine Before Men

2008-10-26T15:24:00.000-05:00

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Pentecost 24
Date: October 26, 2008
Theme: "Let Your Light Shine Before Men"
Guest Speaker: Mr. Scott Schiermeister

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 3: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
TLH 496: Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying
TLH 498: Rise Thou Light of Gentile Nations
TLH 50: Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing

Scripture Readings:
Zephaniah 3:8-17
Acts 16:9-15

Sermon Theme:
"Let Your Light Shine Before Men"

Matthew 5:13-16
(13) "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (14) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (15) "Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. (16) "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (NKJVTM)

10/19/2008 - "The Focus of Wisdom"

2008-10-19T12:17:00.001-05:00

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Pentecost 23
Date: October 19, 2008
Theme: "The Focus of Wisdom"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 4: God Himself Is Present
TLH 291: Lamp of Our Feet
TLH 294: O Word of God Incarnate
WS 792: Let All Things Now Living

Scripture Readings:
Philemon 1:1,10-21
Luke 14:25-33

Sermon Theme:
"The Focus of Wisdom"
1. Its gaze turns away from self
2. Its gaze turns toward the LORD

Proverbs 9:8-12
(8) Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. (9) Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. (10) "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (11) For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you. (12) If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you will bear it alone."

10/12/2008 - Witnesses of The Things Which God has Done

2008-10-12T13:29:00.000-05:00

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Misson Festival
Date: Oct. 12, 2008
Theme: Witnesses of The Things Which God has Done
(Pastor Philip Matzke)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
WS 772: On Galilee's High Mountain
TLH 198: He's Risen, He's Risen
TLH 503: Rise, Crowned with Light
WS 769: Lift High the Cross

Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Acts 9:1-9, 17-18

Sermon Theme:
"Witnesses of The Things Which God has Done"

Luke 24:44-53
(44) Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me." (45) And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. (46) Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, (47) "and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (48) "And you are witnesses of these things. (49) "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high." (50) And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. (51) Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. (52) And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, (53) and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen. (NKJVTM)

10/05/2008 - THE MARVELOUS CORNERSTONE

2008-10-05T17:04:00.000-05:00

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Pentecost 21
Date: October 5, 2008
Theme: THE MARVELOUS CORNERSTONE
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 15 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 370: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
TLH 460: Behold the Sure Foundation Stone
TLH 465: Christ Is Our Cornerstone
TLH 477, st. 1-2: Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 5:1-7
Philippians 3:12-21

Sermon Theme:
THE MARVELOUS CORNERSTONE: The Reason of Our Existence as a Congregation

Matthew 21:33-43
(33) "Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. (34) "Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit. (35) "And the vinedressers took his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another. (36) "Again he sent other servants, more than the first, and they did likewise to them. (37) "Then last of all he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' (38) "But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.' (39) "So they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. (40) "Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?" (41) They said to Him, "He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons." (42) Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes'? (43) "Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.

09/28/2008 - THE TASTE TEST OF FORGIVENESS

2008-09-28T10:01:00.000-05:00

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Pentecost 20
Date: September 28, 2008
Theme: "THE TASTE TEST OF FORGIVENESS"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: WS, p 12 ff (Pastor sings Lord Have Mercy, top of p 13)

Hymns:
TLH 537: Every Morning Mercies New
TLH 32: Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
Forgive Our Sins (Tune of TLH 360)
TLH 31: When All Thy Mercies, O My God

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 50:15-21
Romans 14:5-9

Sermon Theme:
"THE TASTE TEST OF FORGIVENESS"
1. The bitterness of being unforgiving
2. The sweetness of having been forgiven

Matthew 18:21-35
(21) Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" (22) Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. (23) "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. (24) "And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. (25) "But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made. (26) "The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, 'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.' (27) "Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. (28) "But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me what you owe!' (29) "So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.' (30) "And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt. (31) "So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done. (32) "Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. (33) 'Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?' (34) "And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. (35) "So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses." (NKJVTM)

09/21/2008 - PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD

2008-09-21T11:18:00.000-05:00

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Pentecost 19
Date: September 21, 2008
Theme: "PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD"
Guest Speaker: Seminary Graduate Aaron Ude

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 5: Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear
TLH 394: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
TLH 85, st 1-3, 13-15: From Heaven Above
TLH 53: Abide, O Dearest Jesus

Scripture Readings:
Psalm
Galatians 2:1-10

Sermon Theme:
"PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD"

Matthew 3:1-12
(1) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, (2) and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" (3) For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.'" (4) And John himself was clothed in camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. (5) Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him (6) and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. (7) But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (8) "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, (9) "and do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. (10) "And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. (11) "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. (12) "His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." (NKJVTM)

09/14/2008 - "GOD'S CARING STEPS FOR SOUL SAVING"

2008-09-14T13:20:00.000-05:00

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Date: September 14, 2008
Theme: "GOD'S CARING STEPS FOR SOUL SAVING"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 231: We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost
WS 779: Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
TLH 464: Blest Be the Tie That Binds
TLH 47: Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Romans 13:1-10

Sermon Theme:
"GOD'S CARING STEPS FOR SOUL SAVING"

Matthew 18:15-20
(15) "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. (16) "But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.' (17) "And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. (18) "Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. (19) "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. (20) "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." (NKJVTM)

09/07/2008 - God's GPS: His Word"

2008-09-07T13:18:00.001-05:00

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Date: September 7, 2008
Theme: God's GPS: His Word"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 15 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 291: Lamp of Our Feet Whereby We Trace
TLH 627: Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd
TLH 286: How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts
TLH 283: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

Scripture Readings:
Psalm 119:97-104
2 Timothy 3:12-17

Sermon Theme:
God's GPS: His Word"
1. Guide to our everyday lives
2. Positioned before the cross
3. Situated toward our destination

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

08/31/2008 - "GOD'S SLOGAN OF CHANGE"

2008-08-31T11:12:00.000-05:00

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Date: August 31, 2008
Theme: "GOD'S SLOGAN OF CHANGE"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
WS 776: Lord, 'Tis Not That I Did Choose You
TLH 398: Renew Me, O Eternal Light
TLH 417: How Can I Thank Thee, Lord
TLH 412: May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill

Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Matthew 16:21-26

Sermon Theme:
"GOD'S SLOGAN OF CHANGE"

Romans 12:1-3
(1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (3) For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. (NKJVTM)

08/24/2008 - Proof and the Christian Faith

2008-08-23T20:33:00.000-05:00

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Date: August 24, 2008
Theme: Proof and the Christian Faith
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin
Liturgy: WS, p 12 ff (Pastor sings Lord Have Mercy, top of p 13)

Hymns:
TLH 396: Oh, for a Faith That Will Not Shrink
TLH 381: I know My Faith Is Founded
WS 775: Thy Strong Word

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

Sermon Theme:
Proof and the Christian Faith

Matthew 15:21-28
(21) Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. (22) And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." (23) But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us." (24) But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (25) Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" (26) But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children�s bread and throw it to the little dogs." (27) And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." (28) Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

08/17/2008 - "THE LORD COMFORTS"

2008-08-17T19:17:00.000-05:00

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Date: August 17, 2008
Theme: "THE LORD COMFORTS"
Guest Speaker: Seminary Graduate Aaron Ude

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 32: Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
TLH 200, st 1, 5-8: I Know That My Redeemer Lives
TLH 528, st 1-4, 9: If God Himself Be For Me
TLH 54: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Scripture Readings:
1 Corinthians 1:3-5
Luke 22:39-46

Sermon Theme:
"THE LORD COMFORTS"
1.HIS SON
2.HIS EXILED PEOPLE
3.HIS CREATION

Isaiah 49:8-13
(8) Thus says the LORD: "In an acceptable time I have heard You, And in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You and give You As a covenant to the people, To restore the earth, To cause them to inherit the desolate heritages; (9) That You may say to the prisoners, 'Go forth,' To those who are in darkness, 'Show yourselves.' "They shall feed along the roads, And their pastures shall be on all desolate heights. (10) They shall neither hunger nor thirst, Neither heat nor sun shall strike them; For He who has mercy on them will lead them, Even by the springs of water He will guide them. (11) I will make each of My mountains a road, And My highways shall be elevated. (12) Surely these shall come from afar; Look! Those from the north and the west, And these from the land of Sinim." (13) Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted. (NKJVTM)

08/10/2008 - "EXHORT ONE ANOTHER WHILE IT IS STILL TODAY"

2008-08-10T19:13:00.000-05:00

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Date: August 10, 2008
Theme: "EXHORT ONE ANOTHER WHILE IT IS STILL TODAY"
Guest Speaker: Seminary Graduate Scott Schiermeister

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 3: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
TLH 425: All Depends on Our Possessing
TLH 366: 1-2 5-6: One Thing's Needful
TLH 48: How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word

Scripture Readings:
Numbers 14:26-35
Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon Theme:
"EXHORT ONE ANOTHER WHILE IT IS STILL TODAY"
1.THAT WE MAY NOT BE HARDENED BY SIN
2.THAT WE MAY ENTER INTO HIS REST

Hebrews 3:7-19
(7) Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will hear His voice, (8) Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, In the day of trial in the wilderness, (9) Where your fathers tested Me, tried Me, And saw My works forty years. (10) Therefore I was angry with that generation, And said, 'They always go astray in their heart, And they have not known My ways.' (11) So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.'" (12) Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; (13) but exhort one another daily, while it is called "Today," lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. (14) For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, (15) while it is said: "Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." (16) For who, having heard, rebelled? Indeed, was it not all who came out of Egypt, led by Moses? (17) Now with whom was He angry forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose corpses fell in the wilderness? (18) And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? (19) So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. (NKJVTM)

08/03/2008 - YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH JESUS

2008-08-03T19:15:00.000-05:00

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Date: August 3, 2008
Theme: YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH JESUS
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: TLH, p 15 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 394: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
TLH 428: I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
TLH 402: O God, Forsake Me Not
TLH 52: Almighty Father, Bless the Word

Scripture Readings:
1 Kings 19:9-18
Romans 9:1-5

Sermon Theme:
YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH JESUS

Matthew 14:22-33
(22) Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. (23) And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. (24) But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. (25) Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. (26) And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. (27) But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid." (28) And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." (29) So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. (30) But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" (31) And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" (32) And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. (33) Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." (NKJVTM)

07/27/2008 - VBS Review

2008-07-27T19:28:00.000-05:00

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Date: July 27, 2008
VBS Review
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
TLH 246: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
TLH 39, st 1-3: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
WS 785: Children of the Heavenly Father
TLH 155: Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
TLH 225: Come, Holy Spirit, Come
TLH 541, st 1-2, 4-5: O Blessed, Holy Trinity
WS 744: How Great Thou Art
TLH 644: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Lesson 1:
Genesis 1:1-3, 31
(1) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (2) The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. (3) Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. … (31) Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

Lesson 2:
Job 38:3-4; 39:19, 26-27; 40:9
(Job 38:3-4) Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. (4) "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. … (Job 39:19) "Have you given the horse strength?… (Job 39:26-27) "Does the hawk fly by your wisdom, And spread its wings toward the south? (27) Does the eagle mount up at your command, And make its nest on high? … (Job 40:9) Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?

Lesson 3:
John 19:17-18, 30
(17) And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, (18) where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. … (30) So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

Lesson 4:
Luke 19:2-10
(2) Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. (3) And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. (4) So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way. (5) And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house." (6) So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. (7) But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, "He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner." (8) Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold." (9) And
Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; (10) "for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

Lesson 5:
1 Corinthians 15:20, 35-37, 42-44a, 54-57
(20) But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. … (35) But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?" (36) Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies. (37) And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grain; perhaps wheat or some other grain. … (42) So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. (43) It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. (44) It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. … (54) So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." (55) "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" (56) The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. (57) But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.