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Recording of the service for October 19, 2025 The Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 19, 2025 The Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 39, 233, 290, and 428
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 1:4-9
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 22:34-46
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 17:1-10
Sermon Theme:We Should Always Trust God More Than We Trust Humans
I. Those who trust men more than God are cursed
II. Those who trust in the Lord are blessed
III. The human heart deceives all except God
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 12:1-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:22-28
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 9:1-8
Sunday School Lesson: Abraham's Faith Tested (Genesis 22:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
Bible Quiz: What verse of Scripture contrasts the benefits of physical exercise with the spiritual and eternal blessings given by God to His believing children?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile" (John 1:47)
Recording of the service for October 12, 2025 The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 12, 2025 The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 20, 464, 355, and 412
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Lesson: Luke 14:1-11
Sermon Text: Proverbs 16:1-9
Sermon Theme: Let Us Always Humbly Follow the Lord in Faith
I. God determines the path for man to follow
II. The proud unbelievers who oppose God are punished by Him
III. Those who follow Him in faith are blessed
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 1:4-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:34-46
Sunday School Lesson: Abram and Lot (Genesis 13:1-15:6)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generations of them that hate Me: and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me, and keep My Commandments" (Exodus 20:5-6)
Bible Quiz: What compliment did Jesus give to Nathanael?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: He brought his brother, Simon Peter, to Jesus (John 1:40-42)
Recording of the service for October 5, 2025 The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 5, 2025 The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 18, 250, 522, and 307
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 3:13-21
Gospel Lesson: Luke 7:11-17
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon Theme: We Are to Put the Gifts that God Has Given Us to Good Use
I. God gives different gifts to different people
II. He expects us to put those gifts to good use
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: The Call of Abram (Genesis 11:27-12:8)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things" (Matthew 12:35)
Bible Quiz: What is the most important thing the Bible tells us that Andrew did?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Ahasuerus (Esther 1:20-22)
Sorry forgot to record the service
Hymns: 243, 414, 426, and 457
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 5:25-6:10
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 6:24-34
Sermon Period: The Questioning and Confirmation of Will and Noah Schrader and owen Kibble
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 25:14-30
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 3:13-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 7:11-17
Sunday School Lesson: The Flodd (Genesis 6:1-9:17)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me bless His holy name, Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases" (Psalm 103:1-3)
Bible Quiz:What heathen king made proclamation that wives were to honor their husbands?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Darius king of Persia (Ezra 6:10)
Recording of the service for September 21, 2025 The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 21, 2025 The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 1, 227, 33, and 451
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 5:16-24
Gospel Lesson:Luke 17:11-19
Sermon Text: Matthew 10:16-22
Sermon Theme: We are to Confess God's Word before Those Who Persecute Us
I. Believers will be persecuted by the enemies of Christ
II. This provides an important opportunity for us to bring them God's Word
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 11:5-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:25-6:10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 6:24-34
Sunday School Lesson: Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your Children" (Acts 2:38-39)
Bible Quiz:What heathen king in a foreign land wanted the Jews in Jerusalem to pray for him on a regular basis?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Daniel (Daniel chapter 2)
Recording of the service for September 14, 2025 The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 14, 2025 The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 231, 295, 394, and 411
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 3:15-22
Gospel Lesson:Luke 10:23-37
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13-19
Sermon Theme: Ways that We Show Ourselves to Be True Christians
I. We are to live openly Christian lives
II. We are to show that we hold the Word of God sacred
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 10:16-22
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:16-24
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 17:11-19
Sunday School Lesson: Paradise and the Fall (Genesis chapters 2-3)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "When ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God" (I Thessalonians 2:13)
Bible Quiz:What prophet not only interpreted a dream but also revealed what was seen in a dream that had been forgotten?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The bedframe of "Og king of Bashan" (Deuteronomy 3:11) - 9 cubits by 4 cubits 13.5 feet by 6 feet
Recording of the service for September 7, 2025 The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 7, 2025 The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 3, 289, 357, and 465
Epistle Lesson: II Corinthians 3:4-11
Gospel Lesson: Mark 7:31-37
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:31-35
Sermon Theme: Jesus Foretells the Growth and Spread of His Church with Two Parables
I. How the Church has grown down through the centuries
II. The Church has spread throughout the whole world
III. The reason Jesus taught through parables
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:13-19
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 3:15-22
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 10:23-37
Sunday School Lesson: Creation (Genesis chapters 1-2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts" (Ephesians 4:22)
Bible Quiz: Whose bedframe ws specified according to its length and width?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Genesis 2:24 is quoted by Jesus in Matthew 19:5
Recording of the service for August 31, 2025 The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 31, 2025 The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 17, 284, 380, and 477
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel Lesson: Luke 18:9-14
Sermon Text: Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon Theme: It is the Lord Who Gathers and Preserves Belivers in His Church
I. God brings sinners to saving faith in Christ
II. God establishes and protects His Church in that faith
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 13:31-35
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 3:4-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 7:31-37
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "That we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him, all the days of our life" (Luke 1:74-75)
Bible Quiz: What command found in Genesis chapter 2 is quoted by Jesus?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Shimei (I Kings 2:36-46)
Recording of the service for August 24, 2025 The Tenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 24, 2025 The Tenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 4, 225, 419, and 281
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel Lesson: Luke 19:41-48
Sermon Text: Matthew 23:34-39
Sermon Theme: Though God Desires to Save All People, He Will also Punish All Who Ultimately Reject His Grace
I. God sent messengers who were rejected and killed by the unbelievers
II. The Redeemer of the world was likewise rejected
III. Rejecting His Word and grace, they bring upon themselves His punishment
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 16:13-20
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:9-14
Sunday School Lesson: Return from Babylon (Ezra chapters 1-6)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Word of the Lord is right; and all His works are done in truth" (Psalm 33:4)
Bible Quiz: Who was threatened with death if he would cross a certain brook?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Titus (Galatians 2:1-3) or Trophimus (Acts 21:29)
Recording of the service for August 17, 2025 The Ninth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 17, 2025 The Ninth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 26, 447, 414, and 339
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 10:6-13
Gospel Lesson: Luke 16:1-9
Sermon Text: Matthew 14:22-34
Sermon Theme: Jesus Revealed Himself to be the Son of God on the Sea of Galilee
I. Jesus walked upon the surface of the Sea of Galilee
II. Jesus used His power to allow Peter also to walk on the water
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 23:34-39
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 19:41-48
Sunday School Lesson: The Captivity in Babylon (Daniel chapters 3, 6)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out" (John 6:37)
Bible Quiz: What was the name of a Greek proselyte whom Paul took to Jerusalem?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Luz (Genesis 28:19 and Judges 1:23)
Recording of the service for August 10, 2025 The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 10, 2025 The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 5, 234, 258, and 426
Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 7:15-23
Sermon Text: Mark 8:34-38
Sermon Theme: While Suffering on Earth, We Should Stay Focused on Heaven
I. We Christians suffer greatly in this earthly life
II. The riches of heaven far exceed anything on this earth
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 14:22-34
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 10:6-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Jonah (Jonah chapters 1-4)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned" (Romans 5:12)
Bible Quiz: What did the city of Bethel used to be called?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jericho (Deuteronomy 34:3 and II Chronicles 28:15)
Recording of the service for August 3, 2025 The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 3, 2025 The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 16, 404, 360, and 307
Epistle Lesson: Romans 6:19-23
Gospel Lesson: Mark 8:1-9
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:44-46
Sermon Theme: The Gospel of Christ Is Our Most Priceless Treasure
I. All people by nature are ignorant of the great treasure contained in the Gospel
II. When a person finds the treasure of the Gospel by faith, its extremely great value is recognized
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Mark 8:34-38
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 7:15-23
Sunday School Lesson: Naaman and Elisha (II Kings chapter 5)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "There is no difference: for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God: being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:22-24)
Bible Quiz: What city was known for the palms that grew there?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Saul's head was mounted in the temple of Dagon - the god of the Philistines (I Chronicles 10:8-10)
Recording of the service for July 27, 2025 The Sixth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 27, 2025 The Sixth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 240, 405, 369, and 375
Epistle Lesson: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:20-26
Sermon Text: Matthew 19:16-26
Sermon Theme: A Sinner Cannot Save Himself, but He Can Be Saved
I. A sinner cannot save himself by his own works
II. A sinner can only be saved by God
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 13:44-46
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:19-23
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 8:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal (I Kings chapter 18)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord" (Colossians 3:16)
Bible Quiz: The head of what Israelite king was mounted in the temple of a false god?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The sons of Kohath (from among the sons of Levi) (Numbers 4:2-3) and Levites in general (Numbers 8:24-25)
Recording of the service for July 20, 2025 The Fifth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 20, 2025 The Fifth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 237, 410, 358, and 408
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 3:8-15
Gospel Lesson:Luke 5:1-11
Sermon Text: Matthew 7:24-29
Sermon Theme: The Importance of Not Just Hearing God's Word but also Following It in True Faith
I. Those who are spiritually wise hear and follow the words of Christ
II. Those who are spiritually foolish might indeed hear the Word of God, but they do not believe and follow it and will, therefore, fall in the judgment
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 19:16-26
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:20-26
Sunday School Lesson: King Solomon (I Kings chapters 1-3)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth" (Genesis 8:21)
Bible Quiz: What group of people were given special work to do until they reached the age of 50?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Tobiah the Ammonite (Nehemiah 4:3)
Recording of the service for July 13, 2025 The Fourth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 13, 2025 The Fourth Sunday After Trinity
Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:18-23
Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:36-42
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:7-12
Sermon Theme: The Second Set of Beatitudes
I. Blessed are the merciful
II. Blessed are the pure in heart
III. Blessed are the peacemakers
IV. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 7:24-29
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 3:8-15
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 5:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Absalom's Rebellion (II Samuel 14:25-19:2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin" (James 4:17)
Bible Quiz: What enemy mocked the Jews by saying that a small animal could break down the wall of their city?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Saul's (I Samuel 31:4-5)
Recording of the service for July 6, 2025 The Third Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 6, 2025 The Third Sunday After Trinity
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 5:6-11
Gospel Lesson: Luke 15:1-10
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-6
Sermon Theme: The First Set of Beatitudes
I. Blessed are the poor in spirit
II. Blessed are they that mourn
III. Blessed are the meek
IV. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:7-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 8:18-23
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 6:36-42
Sunday School Lesson:David and Jonathan (I Samuel chapters 18-20)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea" (Matthew 18:6)
Bible Quiz: Whose suicide prompted another man to commit suicide also?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Elijah (Luke 9:54)
NOTE: during convention we used a recorded service of Pastor ML Natterer
Recording of the service for June 29, 2025 The Second Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 29, 2025 The Second Sunday After Trinity
Epistle Lesson: I Timothy 6:6-19
Gospel Lesson: Luke 12:13-21
Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31
Sermon Theme: What Does God Tell us in His Word about the Future Life?
I. He tells us about the true condition in the future life
II.He teaches us the correct attitude we should have toward this future life
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 5:6-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 15:1-10
Note: there was no Sunday School or Bible Class
Recording of the service for June 22, 2025 The First Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 22, 2025 The First Sunday After Trinity
Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-290
Sermon Theme: God is Working Behind the Scenes throughout a Christian's Life and Death
I. When a person becomes a Christian and grows in his faith, it is the Lord who brings that about.
II. When a Christian's life of service is over, it is the Lord who brings his earthly existence to an end and takes him home to heaven
Next Sunday will be a reocrded sevice while Pastor is away at Convention
Sunday School Lesson: Saul, Israel's First King (I Samuel chapters 8-15) David and Goliath (I Samuel 17)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth" (Psalm 26:8)
Bible Quiz: Which Old Testament prophet did two of Jesus' disciples say that they wanted to be like?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Aaron and Hur (Exodus 17:12)
Recording of the service for June 15, 2025 Trinity Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for June 15, 2025 Trinity Sunday
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:18-20
Sermon Theme: Some Important Things to Remember about Our Triune God
I. He is all-powerful
II. He has commanded us to baptize and teach all nations in His name
III. He will always be with us
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Mark 4:26-29
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 4:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: Samuel (I Samuel chapters 1-7)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace" (Numbers 6:24-26)
Bible Quiz: What two men gave Moses physical assistance during a battle?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Isaiah 1:3
Recording of the service for June 8, 2025 Pentecost
Recording of the sermon only for June 8, 2025 Pentecost
Sermon Text: John 7:37-39
Sermon Theme: The Work of the Holy Ghost for the Salvation of Penitent Sinners
I. Jesus invites penitent sinners to come unto Him
II. The Holy Ghost satisfies the spiritual thirst of the penitent with the Gospel of grace
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 28:18-20
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 11:33-36
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 3:1-15
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "No man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost" (I Corinthians 12:3)
Bible Quiz: In what verse of Scripture are the Children of Israel declared to be more ignorant than oxen and donkeys?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The congregation in Corinth (I Corinthians 12:11-12)
Recording of the service for June 1, 2025 Exaudi, The Sunday after the Ascension
Recording of the sermon only for June 1, 2025 Exaudi, The Sunday after the Ascension
Sermon Text: John 14:1-12
Sermon Theme: Christ Jesus is Our Savior and Our God
I. Jesus has prepared a heavenly mansion for us
II. Jesus' words and works testify to His oneness with the Father
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 7:37-39
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 14:23-31
Sunday School Lesson: Pentecost (Acts 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son" (Luke 15:21
Bible Quiz: What congregation had factions within it, some preferring the Apostle Paul and some preferring Peter?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Uzziah (II Chronicles 26:16-21)
Recording of the service for May 25, 2025 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 25, 2025 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday after Easter
Sermon Text: John 14:13-21
Sermon Theme: Great Comfort Given to Believers through Christ Jesus
I. The Lord answers our prayers
II. The Lord dwells within us
III. The Lord love us in Christ Jesus
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 14:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 4:7-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 15:26-16:4
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus and the Children (Matthew 18:1-6, 10; 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "To do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased" (Hebrews 13:16)
Bible Quiz: What king sought to do the work of the priests in the temple contrary to the law of the Lord and was stricken with a dreaded disease as a punishment?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:1-6)
Recording of the service for May 18, 2025 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 18, 2025 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday after Easter
Sermon Text: Isaiah 5:1-7
Sermon Theme: The Blessings and Punishment of the Lord upon the Unbelievers
I. The blessings of God are spurned by the unbelievers
II. The punishment of God will fall upon those who die in unbelief
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 14:13-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:22-27
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:23-30
Sunday School Lesson: The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations" (Luke 24:47)
Bible Quiz: What Jewish leader departed from his service to a heathen king to help with construction in Jerusalem?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Judah and Simeon (Judges 1:3)
Recording of the service for May 11, 2025 Jubilate, The Third Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 11, 2025 Jubilate, The Third Sunday after Easter
Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:10-11
Sermon Theme: The Glory of Christ's Righteousness Given to Us Sinners
I. His righteousness covers all our sins and causes us to rejoice
II. His righteousness is displayed before all nations
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Isaiah 5:1-7
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:5-15
Sunday School Lesson: The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "All men should honor the Son,even as they honor the Father, He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father which hath sent Him" (John 5:23)
Bible Quiz: What two tribes made an agreement to help each other fight against the heathen tribes in the sections of the promised land that God had assigned to them?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Hadassah (Esther 2:7)
Recording of the service for May 4, 2025 Misericordias Domini, The Second Sunday after Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 4, 2025 Misericordias Domini, The Second Sunday after Easter
Sermon Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Sermon Theme: Ways that the Lord Shows Himself to be Our Good Shepherd
I. The Good Shepherd seeks out and restores sheep that have gone astray
II. The Good Shepherd takes good care of the flock that He has gathered
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Isaiah 61:10-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:11-20
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:16-23
Sunday School Lesson: Feed My Lambs (John 21:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "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 was Queen Esther's Jewish name?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jehoiada the priest (II Kings 12:9)
Sorry, had issues recording the service
Recording of the sermon only for April 27, 2025 Quasimodogeniti, The First Sunday after Easter
Sermon Text: John 21:15-24
Sermon Theme: How Jesus Wants Us to Follow Him as His True Disciples
I. He wants us to love and obey Him
II. He wants us to respect His Word
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:21-25
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 10:11-16
Sunday School Lesson: On the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die" (I John 11:25-26)
Bible Quiz: Who created an opening in the top of a chest in order to receive donations for the repair of the temple?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Mt. Horeb in Moab (Deuteronomy 1:5-6)
Recording of the service for April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:1-8
Sermon Theme: The Joyous Easter Announcement of the Angel to the Women
I. An angel of the Lord revealed the empty sepulcher
II. The angel told the women about Jesus' resurrection
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 21:15-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 5:4-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 20:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the Law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (I Corinthians 15:55-57)
Bible Quiz: Where were the Children of Israel when God told them that they had spent enough time in the mountain there?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Philistines (I Samuel 5:1)
Recording of the sermon only for April 18, 2025 Good Friday
Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:1-7
Sermon Theme: The Savior's Passion as Clearly Foretold in the Old Testament
I. The Messiah was rejected by His own people
II. He suffered in payment for our sins
Recording of the service for April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday
Sermon Text: John 12:1-19
Sermon Theme: Our Lord Jesus Christ Deserves the Highest Honor
I. Mary honored Jesus by showing love and generosity toward Him
II. The people of Jerusalem honored Jesus as their Messiah-King
Sermon Text for this Good Friday Service: Isaiah 53:1-7
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 28:1-8
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: "He, whom God raised again, saw no corruption" (Acts 13:37)
Bible Quiz: What heathen people took possession of the ark of the covenant?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Apostle John (John 21:23)
Recording of the service for April 9, 2025 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for April 9, 2025 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:57-66
Sermon Theme: Noteworthy Locations in the Passion History: The Tomb
Recording of the service for April 4, 2025 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for April 4, 2025 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: John 12:23-33
Sermon Theme: Important Effects of Jesus' Death
I. Jesus' death glorifies God
II. Jesus' death draws all people to Him
Sermon Text for this Wednesday's Evening Lenten Service: Matthew 27:57-66
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 12:1-19
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Phillippians 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: "Then delivered he Him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led Him away. And He brearing His cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: where they crucified Him" (John 19:16-18)
Bible Quiz: Concerning which of Jesus' disciples did some think that he would never die?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: "In the land of Moab" (Deuteronomy 1:5)
Recording of the service for April 2, 2025 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for April 2, 2025 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Sermon Text: Mark 15:24-37
Sermon Theme: Noteworthy Locations in the Passion History: The Cross
Recording of the service for March 30, 2025 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 30, 2025 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: John 11:47-57
Sermon Theme: Events Leading Up to the Suffering and Death of Christ
I. The reasons why the chief priests and Pharisees wanted Jesus out of the way
II. Caiaphas advised the Sanhedrin that Jesus should be killed
III. The enemies of Christ sought an opportunity to kill Him
Sermon Text for this Wednesday's Evening Lenten Service: Mark 15:24-37
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 12:23-33
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: "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: In what land was the book of Deuteronomy spoken and written?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Ahaziah (II Kings 1:2-4; 17)
Recording of the service for March 26, 2025 Fourth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 26, 2025 Fourth Wednesday in Lent
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:31-34
Sermon Theme: Noteworthy Locations in the Passion History: The Road to Golgatha
Recording of the service for March 23, 2025 Oculi, The Third Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 23, 2025 Oculi, The Third Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: John 10:24-33
Sermon Theme: Believers Receive Christ as their Savior and Are Graciously Received by Him
I. Jesus' miracles showed Him to be the Messiah and the Son of God
II. True believers hear the voice of Christ and follow Him
III. Jesus graciously receives the believers and gives them eternal life
Sermon Text for this Wednesday's Evening Lenten Service: Matthew 27:31-34
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 11:47-57
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: "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 king got sick after a servere fall and died of that sickness?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: John the Baptist (Mark 1:6)
Sorry forgot to record March 19th Wednesday Lenten Service
Recording of the service for March 16, 2025 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 16, 2025 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: John 8:21-30
Sermon Theme: Significant Ways that Unbelievers and Christians are Different
I. Unbelievers die in their sins, whereas Christians die with their sins forgiven
II. Unbelievers do not know Christ or accept His Word, but Christians do
Sermon Text for this Wednesday's Evening Lenten Service: Mark 15:1-14
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 10:24-33
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: "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: What man is described as having an unusual diet and unusual clothing?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-2)
Recording of the service for March 12, 2025 Second Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 12, 2025 Second Wednesday in Lent
Sermon Text: Mark 14:53-72
Sermon Theme: Noteworthy Locations in the Passion History: The High Priest's Palace
I. The shameful display inside the palace
II. The shameful display outside the palace
Recording of the service for March 9, 2025 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 9, 2025 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:20-24
Sermon Theme: Those Who Are Given Greater Spiritual Blessings and Still Reject Christ Will Receive the Greater Punishment
I. The prophesied punishment of Chorazin and Bethsaida
II. The prophesied punishment of Capernaum
Sermon Text for this Wednesday's Evening Lenten Service: Mark 14:53-72
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 8:21-30
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 4:1-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 15:21-28
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12)
Bible Quiz: Who offered something contrary to the explicit direction of God and were killed by the Lord?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The man who has many children (Psalm 127:3-5: Luke 22:8-12)
Recording of the service for March 5, 2025 Ash Wednesday
Recording of the sermon only for March 5, 2025 Ash Wednesday
Sermon Text: Luke 22:40-46
Sermon Theme: Noteworthy Locations in the Passion History: The Garden of Gethsemane
Recording of the service for March 2, 2025 Quinquagesima
Recording of the sermon only for March 2, 2025 Quinquagesima
Sermon Text: Mark 8:27-38
Sermon Theme: Jesus Is Our Redeemer and Our Example in Suffering
I. Christ redeemed us through His suffering
II. We should be willing to suffer for His sake
Sermon Text for Ash Wednesday: Luke 22:40-46
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:20-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: The Woman of Canaan (Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me" (Psalm 51:5)
Bible Quiz: Who is described as one who has many arrows?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jesus told two disciples to follow a man who was carrying a pitcher of water, and he would lead them to the place where they would eat the Passover (Mark 14:12-16: Luke 22:8-12)
Recording of the service for February 23, 2025 Sexagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 23, 2025 Sexagesima
Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon Theme: The Manifestation of Christ's Divine Glory in His Transfiguration
I. His face and clothing shined in bright light
II. God the Father testified to the divinity and authority of His Son
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Mark 8:27-38
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:31-43
Sunday School Lesson: The One Thing Needful (Luke 10:38-42)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The son of Man is come to save that which was lost" (Matthew 18:11)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion did Jesus tell His disciples to follow a man who was carrying something?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: when they mocked the prophet Elisha (II Kings 2:23-24)
Recording of the service for February 16, 2025 Septuagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 16, 2025 Septuagesima
Sermon Text: John 7:14-17
Sermon Theme: The Greatness of Jesus' Teaching
I. The Jews were astounded at His teaching
II. His teaching was the teaching of God Himself
III. True followers of God recognize Jesus' teaching to be divine
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 17:1-9
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 11:19 - 12:9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 8:4-15
Sunday School Lesson: The Nobleman's Son (John 4:46-54)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live" (Ezekiel 33:11)
Bible Quiz: On what occasion did God cause more than 30 little children to be torn in pieces?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The tongue (James 3:5-8)
Recording of the service for February 9, 2025 The Last Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for February 9, 2025 The Last Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon Text: Luke 7:1-10
Sermon Theme: Jesus Extended Mercy to a Centurion with Great Faith
I. Jesus was informed of a centurion who needed His help
II. Jesus pointed out the great faith of the centurion and helped him
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 7:14-17
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 9:24 - 10:5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 20:1-16
Sunday School Lesson: The Daughter of Jairus (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:41-56)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil" (Ecclesiastes 5:1)
Bible Quiz: What small body part is impossible for sinful man to control and keep from causing much damage?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jonah was very upset when the gourd that provided him with shade withered away (Jonah 4:6-9)
Recording of the service for February 2, 2025 The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for February 2, 2025 The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon Text: John 8:12-16
Sermon Theme:Spiritual Enlightenment Comes through Christ alone
I.Believers receive the Light of Christ
II. Unbelievers judge according to the ignorance of their flesh
III. The judgment of Christ is true
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Luke 7:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Peter 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: The Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us" (Malachi 2:10)
Bible Quiz: What prophet was deeply upset by the death of a plant?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jehoshaphat (I Kings 22:29-33)
Recording of the service for January 26, 2025 The Third Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 26, 2025 The Third Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon Theme: God Grants Rest for Weary Souls in the Gospel of Christ
I.The message of the Gospel remains hidden from the proud
II. The message of the Gospel is revealed to the humble
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 8:12-16
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 13:8-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 8:23-27
Sunday School Lesson: The Woman of Samaria (John 4:3-43)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (II Corinthians 4:6)
Bible Quiz: What king was almost killed because he was thought to be a different king?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz:When David refused the water from Bethlehem's well but poured it out to the Lord instead (II Samuel 23:14-17)
Recording of the service for January 19, 2025 The Second Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 19, 2025 The Second Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon Text: Isaiah 8:20-22
Sermon Theme: Without the Lord and His Word, There is Only Darkness
I. Rejecting the Bible reveals spiritual darkness
II. Rejecting God finally leads to eternal darkness
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:25-30
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:17-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 8:1-13
Sunday School Lesson: Peter's Catch of Fishes (Luke 5:1-11)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it" (Hebrews 4:2)
Bible Quiz: When did a man refuse to accept a gift that he really wanted but gave it to the Lord instead?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz:Pilate's superscription over the cross of Christ: "Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews" (John 19:19-20)
Recording of the service for January 12, 2025 The First Sunday After Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 12, 2025 The First Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon Text: John 1:36-51
Sermon Theme: How Jesus Gained His First Followers at the Start of His Public Ministry
I. Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah to His first disciples
II. Being convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, the new disciples of Christ told others about Him
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Isaiah 8:20-22
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:6-16
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 2:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus' Baptism and Temptation (Matthew 3:13-17; 4:1-11; Mark 1:9-13; Luke 3:21-22; 4:1-13)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy" (Proverbs 31:8-9)
Bible Quiz: When was the same statement made in three different languages?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz:Pilate and Herod (Luke 23:12)
Recording of the service for January 5, 2025 Epiphany Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for January 5, 2025 Epiphany Sunday
Hymns: 126, 400, 127, and 343
Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon Theme: Christ was Clearly REvealed as Our Savior at His Baptism
I. He showed Himself to be our righteous Substitute under the Law
II. He was revealed to be the Second Person of the Holy Trinity
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: John 1:36-51
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:1-5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 2:41-52
Sunday School Lesson: Wise Men from the East (Matthew 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (I Corinthians 3:11)
Bible Quiz: What two enemies became friends through their mutual interactions with Jesus?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:2-3)