01/27/2008 - Urged to Speak the Same Thing and to Be on the Same Side

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Date: January 27, 2008
Theme: "Urged to Speak the Same Thing and to Be on the Same Side"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
WS 775, st 1-4: Thy Strong Word
TLH 478: The Saints on Earth and Those Above
TLH 477: Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head
WS 775, st 5-6: Thy Strong Word

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 9:1-4
Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon Theme:
"Urged to Speak the Same Thing and to Be on the Same Side"

1 Corinthians 1:10-17
(10) Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (11) For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. (12) Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." (13) Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? (14) I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, (15) lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. (16) Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. (17) For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. (NKJVTM)

01/20/2008 - The Challenges of Running the Lord's Race

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Date: January 20, 2008
Theme: "The Challenges of Running the Lord's Race"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP:

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

Hymns:
WS 764: God of Grace and God of Glory
TLH 493: Thou Who the Night in Prayer Didst Spend
TLH 658: Onward Christian Soldiers
TLH 283: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 49:1-6
John 1:29-41

Sermon Theme:
"The Challenges of Running the Lord's Race"
1. The challenges we face in the world
2. The challenges Jesus faced
3. The challenges the Lord gives us

Hebrews 12:1-2
(1) Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (2) looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (NKJVTM)

01/13/2008 - Rejoice in Your Lord Who Has Given You New Clothes of Righteousness

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Date: January 13, 2008
Theme: Rejoice in Your Lord Who Has Given You New Clothes of Righteousness
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 8: Father, Who the Light This Day
TLH 376: Rock of Ages
TLH 371: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
TLH 370, st 1 & 4: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Scripture Readings:
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon Theme:
"Rejoice in Your Lord Who Has Given You New Clothes of Righteousness"
1. Our new clothes are far superior to our "old" clothes
2. Our new clothes are rich, kingly robes pleasing to God

Isaiah 61:10-62:3
(61:10) I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (11) For as the earth brings forth its bud, As the garden causes the things that are sown in it to spring forth, So the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. (62:1) For Zion's sake I will not hold My peace, And for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, Until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, And her salvation as a lamp that burns. (2) The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, And all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name, Which the mouth of the LORD will name. (3) You shall also be a crown of glory In the hand of the LORD, And a royal diadem In the hand of your God. (NKJVTM)

01/06/2008 - MAGI: REJOICED WITH EXCEEDINGLY GREAT JOY

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Date: January 6, 2008
Theme: MAGI: REJOICED WITH EXCEEDINGLY GREAT JOY
(Pastor John Hein)

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

Hymns:
TLH 125: The Old Year Now Hath Passed Away
TLH 128: Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning
TLH 127: As with Gladness Men of Old
For Thy Mercy and Thy Grace

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-12

Sermon Theme:
Reactions to Jesus' Coming
MAGI: REJOICED WITH EXCEEDINGLY GREAT JOY

Matthew 2:1-12
(1) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, (2) saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." (3) When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (4) And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. (5) So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: (6) ?But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.?" (7) Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. (8) And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." (9) When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. (10) When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. (11) And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (12) Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. (NKJVTM)

02/11/2007 - Our Christian Reputation

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February 11th Theme: Our Christian Reputation
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20

Sermon Theme: "Our Christian Reputation"
1. Unpopular before the world
2. Blessed before God

Text: Luke 6:17-26
(17) And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd ofHis disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases, (18) as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. (19) And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all. (20) Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God. (21) Blessed are you who hunger now, For you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, For you shall laugh. (22) Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man's sake. (23) Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets. (24) "But woe to you who are rich, For you have received your consolation. (25) Woe to you who are full, For you shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, For you shall mourn and weep. (26) Woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets."

02/04/2007 - An Impressive Show to Remember and Live by

February 4th Theme: An Impressive Show to Remember and Live by
(Pastor John Hein)

Scripture Readings: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20, Luke 5:1-11

Sermon Theme: An Impressive Show to Remember and Live by

Text: Isaiah 6:1-8
(1) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. (2) Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. (3) And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!" (4) And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. (5) So I said: "Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts." (6) Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. (7) And he touched my mouth with it, and said: "Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged." (8) Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."

01/28/2007 - Grab Your Planner

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Date: January 28, 2007
Theme: Grab Your Planner
(Pastor John Hein)

Sermon Theme:
Grab Your Planner

Jeremiah 1:4-10
4 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: 5 " Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations." 6 Then said I: " Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth." 7 But the LORD said to me: " Do not say, 'I am a youth,' For you shall go to all to whom I send you, And whatever I command you, you shall speak. 8 Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you," says the LORD. 9 Then the LORD put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me: " Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. 10 See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, To root out and to pull down, To destroy and to throw down, To build and to plant."

01/21/2007 - Pastoral Report

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Date: January 21, 2007
Theme: Pastoral Report
(Pastor John Hein)

Sermon Theme:
Pastoral Report

1 Chronicles 16:23-34
23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth;Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 24 Declare His glory among the nations,His wonders among all peoples. 25 For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised;He is also to be feared above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens. 27 Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. 28 Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength.29 Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! 30 Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved. 31 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns." 32 Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it. 33 Then the trees of the woods shall rejoice before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth. 34 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

01/14/2007 - The Lord Looks at the Heart

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January 14th Theme: The Lord Looks at the Heart
(Pastor John Hein)
Scripture Readings: Titus 3:4-7, Luke 3:15-17,21-22

Sermon Theme:
The Lord Looks at the Heart

1 Samuel 16:1-13
(1) Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons." (2) And Samuel said, "How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me." And the LORD said, "Take a heifer with you, and say, 'I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.' (3) "Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you." (4) So Samuel did what the LORD said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, "Do you come peaceably?" (5) And he said, "Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice." Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice. (6) So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, "Surely the Lord's anointed is before Him." (7) But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." (8) So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one." (9) Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one." (10) Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these." (11) And Samuel said to Jesse, "Are all the young men here?" Then he said, "There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep." And Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here." (12) So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!" (13) Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

01/07/2007 - Perilous Part-Time Pious Parenting

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January 7th Theme: Perilous Part-Time Pious Parenting
(Pastor John Hein)
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon Theme:
Perilous Part-Time Pious Parenting

Luke 2:41-52
41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day's journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously." 49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor 51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

02/05/2006 - Remembering Our Baptism Amidst Temptations

Date: February 5, 2006
Theme: Remembering Our Baptism Amidst Temptations
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 444, st 1,2,4: Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You
WS 750: See This Wonder in the Making
WS 751: God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (see insert)
TLH 477, st 2: Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head

Scripture Readings:
Hebrews 4:11-16

Sermon Theme:
Remembering Our Baptism Amidst Temptations 1. Baptized into the Word of Christ 2. Baptized into the Salvation of Christ 3. Baptized into the Kingdom of Christ

Matthew 4:1-11
(1) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (2) And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. (3) Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread." (4) But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" (5) Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, (6) and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, 'In theirhands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'" (7) Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'" (8) Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. (9) And he said to Him, "All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me." (10) Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'" (11) Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. (NKJV)

01/29/2006 - "WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD"

Date: January 29, 2006
Theme: "WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 426: The Lord My Shepherd Is
TLH 430, st 1-4: What Is the World to Me
TLH 430, st 5-8: What Is the World to Me
TLH 36: Now Thank We All Our God

Scripture Readings:
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Mark 1:14-20

Sermon Theme:
"WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD"

1 Corinthians 7:29-31
(29) But this I say, brethren, the time isshort, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, (30) those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, (31) and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away. (NKJV)

01/22/2006 - "YOU ARE GOD'S DIGNIFIED TEMPLE!"

Date: January 22, 2006
Theme: "YOU ARE GOD'S DIGNIFIED TEMPLE!"
(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 234: Holy Ghost, with Light Divine
TLH 400: Take My Life and Let It Be
TLH 657: Beautiful Savior

Scripture Readings:
1 Samuel 3:1-10
John 1:43-51

Sermon Theme:
"YOU ARE GOD'S DIGNIFIED TEMPLE!"

1 Corinthians 6:12-20
(12) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. (13) Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body isnot for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. (14) And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. (15) Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make themmembers of a harlot? Certainly not! (16) Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her?For "the two," He says, "shall become one flesh." (17) But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. (18) Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. (19) Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who isin you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? (20) For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (NKJV)

01/15/2006 - "ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW"

Date: January 15, 2006
Theme: "ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 467, st 1-3, 6-7: Built on the Rock the Church
WS 751: God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (see insert)
TLH 639: For Many Years, O God of Grace
TLH 465: Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Scripture Readings:
Romans 6:1-11
Mark 2:18-22

Sermon Theme:
"ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW"

2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (NKJV)

01/08/2006 - "HAVING THE LAST LAUGH"

Date: January 8, 2006
Theme: "HAVING THE LAST LAUGH"
(Pastor John Hein)

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: See Bulletin

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

Hymns:
TLH 124: O Lord, Our Father, Thanks to Thee
TLH 108, st 1-5, 8: We Sing, Immanuel, Thy Praise
TLH 127: As with Gladness Men of Old
TLH 97: Let Us All With Gladsome Voice

Scripture Readings:
Acts 16:25-34
Mark 1:4-11

Sermon Theme:
"HAVING THE LAST LAUGH"

Psalm 2:1-12
(1) Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? (2) The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, (3) "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us." (4) He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision. (5) Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: (6) "Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion." (7) "I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, 'You areMy Son, Today I have begotten You. (8) Ask of Me, and I will give YouThe nations forYour inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession. (9) You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel.'" (10) Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. (11) Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. (12) Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish inthe way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed areall those who put their trust in Him. (NKJV)