05/04/2008 - CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT IS DUE

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Date: May 4, 2008
Theme: "CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT IS DUE"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 213: Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
WS 757: Christ Triumphant, Ever Reigning
TLH 212, st 1-5: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
TLH 212, st 6-7: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

Scripture Readings:
Acts 1:1-14
1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11

Sermon Theme:
"CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT IS DUE"

John 17:1-5
(1) Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, (2) "as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. (3) "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. (4) "I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. (5) "And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. (NKJVTM)

04/27/2008 - DEFENDING THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU

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Easter 6
Date: April 27, 2008
Theme: "DEFENDING THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 501: Soldiers of the Cross, Arise
TLH 265: Thine Honor Save, O Christ, Our Lord
TLH 346: Jesus! And Shall It Ever Be
TLH 283: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

Scripture Readings:
Acts 17:22-31
John 14:15-21

Sermon Theme:
"DEFENDING THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU"

1 Peter 3:15-22
(15) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; (16) having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. (17) For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. (18) For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, (19) by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, (20) who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. (21) There is also an antitype which now saves us; baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, (22) who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. (NKJVTM)

04/20/2008 - NEVER LACKING WITH MY SHEPHERD

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Easter 5
Date: April 20, 2008
Theme: "NEVER LACKING WITH MY SHEPHERD"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
WS 783: Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep
TLH 648: I am Jesus' Little Lamb
TLH 436: The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
TLH 51: Now May He Who From the Dead

Scripture Readings:
Acts 7:2a, 51-60
John 10:1-10

Sermon Theme:
"NEVER LACKING WITH MY SHEPHERD"

Psalm 23:1-3
(1) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (2) He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. (3) He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. (NKJVTM)

04/13/2008 - AFILIAL, FEARING FAITH

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Easter 4
Date: April 13, 2008
Theme: "AFILIAL, FEARING FAITH"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 209: Who Is This That Comes From Edom
TLH 194: Abide with Us, the Day is Waning
TLH 370: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
TLH 189: He is Arisen! Glorious Word!

Scripture Readings:
Psalm 67
Acts 2:14a, 36-47

Sermon Theme:
"AFILIAL, FEARING FAITH"

1 Peter 1:17-21
(17) And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; (18) knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, (19) but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. (20) He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you (21) who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. (NKJVTM)

04/06/2008 - FAITH REFINED AS HOPE EXPECTS

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Easter 3
Date: April 6, 2008
Theme: "FAITH REFINED AS HOPE EXPECTS"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 198: He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord
TLH 208, st 1-7: Ye Sons and Daughters of the King
TLH 427, st 1-5: How Firm a Foundation
TLH 208, st 8-10: Ye Sons and Daughters of the King

Scripture Readings:
Acts 2:14a, 22-32
John 20:19-31

Sermon Theme:
"FAITH REFINED AS HOPE EXPECTS"

1 Peter 1:3-9
(3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, (5) who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, (7) that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, (8) whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, (9) receiving the end of your faith; the salvation of your souls. (NKJVTM)

03/30/2008 - CHRIST HAS FULFILLED THE PASSOVER

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Easter 2
Date: March 30, 2008
Theme: "CHRIST HAS FULFILLED THE PASSOVER"
Guest Speaker: Pastor Joel Fleischer

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 200: I Know that My Redeemer Lives
TLH 210: The Strife Is Over, The Battle Done
TLH 211: Lo, Judah's Lion Wins The Strife
TLH 205: The Day of Resurrection

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 25:1-8
Mark 16:1-8

Sermon Theme:
"CHRIST HAS FULFILLED THE PASSOVER"
I. And Has Risen From The Dead
II. Even So, We Walk In Newness Of Life

1 Corinthians 5:6-8
(6) Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? (7) Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. (8) Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. (NKJVTM)

03/23/2008 - Let Us Ever Walk with Our Living Lord!

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Easter
Date: March 23, 2008
Theme: Let Us Ever Walk with Our Living Lord!
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
TLH 203: Morning Breaks Upon the Tomb
TLH 191: Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia!
WS 799: This Is The Feast of Victory
TLH 199: Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia!

Scripture Readings:
John 20:1-9(With TLH 190: Christ the Lord is Risen Again)
John 20:10-18
John 20:19-20
Colossians 2:6-15

Sermon Theme:
Let Us Ever Walk with Our Living Lord

Luke 24:13-35
(13) Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. (14) And they talked together of all these things which had happened. (15) So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. (16) But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him. (17) And He said to them, "What kind of conversation isthis that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?" (18) Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, "Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?" (19) And He said to them, "What things?" So they said to Him, "The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, (20) "and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. (21) "But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. (22) "Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. (23)"When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. (24) "And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found itjust as the women had said; but Him they did not see." (25) Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! (26) "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" (27) And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. (28) Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. (29) But they constrained Him, saying, "Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." And He went in to stay with them. (30) Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it,and gave it to them. (31) Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. (32) And they said to one another, "Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?" (33) So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who werewith them gathered together, (34) saying, "The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" (35) And they told about the things that had happenedon the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread. (NKJVTM)

05/20/2007 - TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS

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Date: May 20, 2007
Theme: TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin
Liturgy: WS, p 12 ff

Hymns:
WS 744: How Great Thou Art
TLH 656: Behold a Host, Arrayed in White
TLH 467, st 1-4, 7 : Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand
WS 800: Go, My Children, With My Blessing

Scripture Readings:
Revelation 22:12-20
John 17:20-26

Sermon Theme:
"TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS"

Psalm 90
(1) LORD, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. (2) Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. (3) You turn man to destruction, And say, "Return, O children of men." (4) For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. (5) You carry them away like a flood; They are like a sleep. In the morning they are like grass which grows up: (6) In the morning it flourishes and grows up; In the evening it is cut down and withers. (7) For we have been consumed by Your anger, And by Your wrath we are terrified. (8) You have set our iniquities before You, Our secret sins in the light of Your countenance. (9) For all our days have passed away in Your wrath; We finish our years like a sigh. (10) The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away. (11) Who knows the power of Your anger? For as the fear of You, so is Your wrath. (12) So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. (13) Return, O LORD! How long? And have compassion on Your servants. (14) Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days! (15) Make us glad according to the days in which You have afflicted us, The years in which we have seen evil. (16) Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children. (17) And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.

05/13/2007 - Are You Getting the Message?

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Date: May 13, 2007
Theme: "Are You Getting the Message?"
(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 197: Where Wilt Thou Go Since Night Draws Near
WS 743: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
TLH 199, st 2 & 4: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia!

Scripture Readings:
Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23
John 14:23-29

Sermon Theme:
"Are You Getting the Message?"

Acts 14:8-18
(8) And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother's womb, who had never walked. (9) Thisman heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, (10) said with a loud voice, "Stand up straight on your feet!" And he leaped and walked. (11) Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!" (12) And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. (13) Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. (14) But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out (15) and saying, "Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, (16) "who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. (17) "Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." (18) And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them. (NKJV)

05/06/2007 - ALL OUT LOVE TO GOD

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Date: May 6, 2007
Theme: ALL OUT LOVE TO GOD
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin
Liturgy: TLH, p 15 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)

Hymns:
TLH 209: Who Is This Who Comes from Edom
TLH 289: The Law Commands and Makes Us Know
TLH 352: O Savior, Precious Savior
TLH 189: He Is Arisen! Glorious Word!

Scripture Readings:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5a

Sermon Theme:
ALL OUT LOVE TO GOD
1. It's what God expects
2. It's unattainable from us
3. It's found only in Christ who is true God
4. It's that for which to strive as Christians

Matthew 22:34-46
(34) But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. (35) Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question,testing Him, and saying, (36) "Teacher, which isthe great commandment in the law?" (37) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' (38) "This is thefirst and great commandment. (39) "And the second islike it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' (40) "On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." (41) While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, (42) saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him, "The Sonof David." (43) He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call Him 'Lord,' saying: (44) 'The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool"'? (45) "If David then calls Him 'Lord,' how is He his Son?" (46) And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him anymore. (NKJV)

04/29/2007 - Listen To Our Living Lord Speak As Our Shepherd

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Date: April 29, 2007
Theme: Listen To Our Living Lord Speak As Our Shepherd
(Pastor John Hein)

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

Hymns:
TLH 210: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
TLH 648: I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
TLH 368: The Lord My Pasture Shall Prepare
TLH 51: Now May He Who From the Dead

Scripture Readings:
Acts 13:15-16a, 26-33
Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon Theme:
Listen To Our Living Lord Speak As Our Shepherd

John 10:22-30
(22) Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. (23) And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch. (24) Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, "How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly." (25) Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father?s name, they bear witness of Me. (26) "But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. (27) "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (28) "And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. (29) "My Father, who has given themto Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch themout of My Father's hand. (30) "I and MyFather are one." (NKJV)

04/22/2007 - Our Living Lord Brings Remarkable Change

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Date: April 22, 2007
Theme: Our Living Lord Brings Remarkable Change
(Pastor John Hein)

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

Hymns:
TLH 198: He's Risen, He's Risen
WS 776: Lord, 'Tis Not That I Did Choose You
TLH 200, st 1-6: I Know that My Redeemer Lives
TLH 200, st 7-8: I Know that My Redeemer Lives

Scripture Readings:
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-14

Sermon Theme:
Our Living Lord Brings Remarkable Change

Acts 9:1-19
(1) Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest (2) and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. (3) As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. (4) Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" (5) And he said, "Who are You, Lord?" Then the Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." (6) So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord saidto him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (7) And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. (8) Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. (9) And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. (10) Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." (11) So the Lord saidto him, "Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for onecalled Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. (12) "And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting hishand on him, so that he might receive his sight." (13) Then Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. (14) "And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name." (15) But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. (16) "For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name's sake." (17) And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." (18) Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized. (19) So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. (NKJV)

04/15/2007 - Our Privilege and Responsibility to Use the Ministry of the Keys

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Date: April 15, 2007
Theme: Our Privilege and Responsibility to Use the Ministry of the Keys
(Pastor John Hein)

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

Hymns:
TLH 202: Welcome, Happy Morning!
TLH 208, st 1-4, 8-10: Ye Sons and Daughters of the King
TLH 207, st 1-4: Like the Golden Sun Ascending
WS 733: This Joyful Eastertide (insert)

Scripture Readings:
Acts 5:12, 17-32
Revelation 1:4-18

Sermon Theme:
Our Privilege and Responsibility to Use the Ministry of the Keys

John 20:19-23
(19) Then, the same day at evening, being the first dayof the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace bewith you." (20) When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. (21) So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." (22) And when He had said this, He breathed on them,and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. (23) "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." (NKJV)

04/08/2007 - Celebrating the Feast of Victory!

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Date: April 8, 2007
Theme: Celebrating the Feast of Victory!
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Hymns:
Children's Hymn: WS 728: Christ Is Living
Children's Hymn: TLH 205: The Day of Resurrection
TLH 191: Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia!
WS 799: This Is The Feast of Victory
TLH 199: Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia!

Scripture Readings:
John 20:1-9
John 20:10-18
John 20:19-20

Sermon Theme:
Celebrating the Feast of Victory!

Isaiah 25:6-9
(6) And in this mountain The LORD of hosts will make for all people A feast of choice pieces, A feast of wines on the lees, Of fat things full of marrow, Of well-refined wines on the lees. (7) And He will destroy on this mountain The surface of the covering cast over all people, And the veil that is spread over all nations. (8) He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He will take away from all the earth; For the LORD has spoken. (9) And it will be said in that day: "Behold, this isour God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation."

05/28/2006 - "What a Friend We Have in Jesus!"

Date: May 28, 2006
Theme: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus!"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
WS 738: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (See Insert)
TLH 223: We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend
TLH 457: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
TLH 212, st 1, 5-7: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

Scripture Readings:
Acts 1:15-26
1 John 4:13-21

Sermon Theme:
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus!"

John 15:12-17
(12) "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (13) "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. (14) "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. (15) "No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. (16) "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and thatyour fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. (17) "These things I command you, that you love one another." (NKJV

05/21/2006 - "Painful and Productive Pruning"

Date: May 21, 2006
Theme: "Painful and Productive Pruning"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
WS 757: Christ Triumphant, Ever Reigning
TLH 53: Abide, O Dearest Jesus
TLH 411, st 1, 4-7: From Eternity, O God
TLH 412: May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill

Scripture Readings:
Acts 8:26-40
1 John 3:18-24

Sermon Theme:
"Painful and Productive Pruning"

John 15:1-8
(1) "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. (2) "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branchthat bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (3) "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. (4) "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. (5) "I am the vine, you arethe branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. (6) "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw theminto the fire, and they are burned. (7) "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (8) "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples." (NKJV)

05/14/2006 - "The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep"

Date: May 14, 2006
Theme: "The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 436: The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (See Insert)
TLH 648: I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
TLH 51: Now May He Who from the Dead

Scripture Readings:
Acts 4:23-33
1 John 3:1-2

Sermon Theme:
"The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep"

John 10:14-18
(14) "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep,and am known by My own. (15) "As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. (16) "And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock andone shepherd. (17) "Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. (18) "No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father." (NKJV)

05/07/2006 - "BOLDNESS: EVIDENCE OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION"

Date: May 7, 2006
Theme: "BOLDNESS: EVIDENCE OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Liturgy: WS, p 12 ff

Hymns:
TLH 205: The Day of Resurrection
TLH 210: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
WS 769: Lift High the Cross
Distribution Hymns: TLH 192; 206
TLH 189: He Is Risen! Glorious Word!

Scripture Readings:
1 John 1:1-2:2
Luke 24:36-49

Sermon Theme:
"BOLDNESS: EVIDENCE OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION"

Acts 4:1-14
(1) Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, (2) being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. (3) And they laid hands on them, and put themin custody until the next day, for it was already evening. (4) However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand. (5) And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, (6) as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. (7) And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, "By what power or by what name have you done this?" (8) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: (9) "If we this day are judged for a good deed doneto a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, (10) "let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. (11) "This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' (12) "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (13) Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. (14) And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. (NKJV)