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Recording of the service for November 1, 2026 Reformation Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for November 1, 2026 Reformation Sunday
Hymns: 269 266, 261, and 262
Epistle Lesson: Revelations 14:6-7
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 11:12-15
Sermon Text: Galatians 5:1-15
Sermon Theme: Those Who Are Saved through Faith in Christ Do Not Seek to Be Justified by Their Works of Love
I. Work-righteousness undermines the Gospel of Christ
II. Those who teach Work-righteousness will be punished by God
III. Though Christians are not justified by works, they are active in works of love
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Timothy 4:1-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Phillippians 3:17-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:15-22
Sunday School Lesson: The Golden Calf (Exodus 32; 34:1-10, 28)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief" (I Timothy 1:15)
Bible Quiz: Where do we find a prophecy of punishment involving the hair of a prophet's head and face?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: I Kings 17:6; 17:15; 19:5-8
Recording of the service for October 25, 2026 The Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 25, 2026 The Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 32 444, 364, and 465
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-17
Gospel Lesson: John 4:46-54
Sermon Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27
Sermon Theme: The Holy Christian Church is the Spiritual Body of Christ
I. All true Christians are members of the spiritual Body of Christ
II. The various members have different, important functions for the Body
III. There are to be no divisions in the Body
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:1-15
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Revelations 14:6-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:12-15
Sunday School Lesson: Giving of the Law (Exodus 19:1-20:21; 24:1-8)
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 three places in Scripture tell us about Elijah being fed in a miraculous way?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: II Kings 7
Recording of the service for October 18, 2026 The Twentieth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for October 18, 2026 The Twentieth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 238 400, 371, and 518
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 5:15-21
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 2:9-20
Sermon Theme: Christians are Troubled by Many Enemies but Still Greatly Rejoice under God's Blessings
I. Through the preached Gospel, we Christians are greatly blessed
II. Satan and unbelievers oppose us, but cannot defeat us
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 12:12-27
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 6:10-17
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 4:46-54
Sunday School Lesson: The Exodus (Exodus chapters 12 and 14)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever" (Romans 9:5)
Bible Quiz: What chapter in the Bible tells about how men with leprosy brought good news to a city?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:17)
Note: There is no Service recording.
Recording of the sermon only for October 11, 2026 The Nineteenth Sunday After TrinityHymns: 27, 412, 376, and 416
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 4:22-28
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 9:1-8
Sermon Text: Romans 14:14-23
Sermon Theme: Thinking First about Our Neighbor in Matters of Adiaphora
I. We are to be guided by charity (Christian love)
II. We are to seek our neighbor's edification
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 2:9-20
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:15-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:1-14
Sunday School Lesson: The Birth and Flight of Moses (Exodus chapters 1 and 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Philippians 4:6)
Bible Quiz: What baby boy was given his name by the women of the neighborhood?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Zeresh, Haman's wife (Esther 5:14)
Note: For the service recording we lost the microphone half way through the sermon.
The Sermon only recording is whole.
Recording of the sermon only for October 4, 2026 The Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 41, 225, 290, and 428
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 1:4-9
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 22:34-46
Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:22-39
Sermon Theme: May We Never Despise the Gospel of Our Salvation
I. God wants us to hold firmly to the Gospel in faith
II. Those who despise the Gospel provoke the righteous wrath of God
III. The Gospel helps us deal with the sufferings of this life
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 14:14-23
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:22-28
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 9:1-8
Sunday School Lesson: Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:16-19:26)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble" (James 2:19)
Bible Quiz: What woman gave advice about how an innocent man should be killed by hanging?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Malachi 3:5)
Recording of the service for September 27, 2026 The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 27, 2026 The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 20, 464, 355, and 435
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Lesson: Luke 14:1-11
Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:1-15
Sermon Theme: God Wants Us to Mature and Be Steadfast in the Saving Christian Faith
I. Our faith and spiritual knowledge should increase
II. We must never turn away from the faith
III. Our faith receives the sure promises of God's grace
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 10:22-39
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 1:4-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 22:34-46
Sunday School Lesson: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God" (John 1:1-2)
Bible Quiz: What verse in the book of Malachi shows that God wants employers to pay their employees a fair wage?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The head of Ishbosheth was buried in the sepulchre of Abner (II Samuel 4:12)
Recording of the service for September 20, 2026 The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 20, 2026 The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 18, 250, 522, and 392
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 3:13-21
Gospel Lesson: Luke 7:11-17
Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:14-24
Sermon Theme: We Must Never Turn Away from God's Grace in Christ Jesus
I. If we would turn from God's grace, we would hurt ourselves and others
II. Without God's grace in Christ, the Law would condemn us
III. We are saved only by God's grace in Christ
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 6:1-15
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 14:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: Paradise and the Fall (Genesis 2:8-17; chapter 3)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever" (I Peter 1:23)
Bible Quiz: Only the head of what man was buried in the tomb of a great general?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Hanun (II Samuel 10:4-5)
Recording of the service for September 13, 2026 The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 13, 2026 The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 300, 414, 426, and 442
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 5:25-6:10
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 6:24-34
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 8:1-15
Sermon Theme: Principles of Christian Giving
I. We are to give generously
II. We are to give as a fruit of our faith
III. We are to give free-willingly
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 12:14-24
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 3:13-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 7:11-17
Sunday School Lesson: Creation (Genesis chapters 1 and 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers" (Ephesians 4:29)
Bible Quiz: Who embarrassed a group of men by cutting their beards and clothes?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Felix (Acts 24:26)
Recording of the service for September 6, 2026 The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for September 6, 2026 The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 1, 227, 38, and 523
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 5:16-24
Gospel Lesson: Luke 17:11-19
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 4:1-18
Sermon Theme: The Great Treasure of the Gospel Is Despised By the Unbelieving World
I. The World is blinded to the Gospel
II. The world violently opposes the Gospel
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 8:1-15
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:25-6:10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 6:24-34
Sunday School Lesson: Quarterly Review
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "We speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth" (I Corinthians 2:13)
Bible Quiz: Who kept Paul as a prisoner because he wanted to be paid in order to release him?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Because we may adopt their sinful ways to the ultimate harm of our own souls (Proverbs 22:24-25)
Recording of the service for August 30, 2026 The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 30, 2026 The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 231, 295, 394, and 477
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 3:15-22
Gospel Lesson: Luke 10:23-37
Sermon Text: I Peter 2:1-10
Sermon Theme: The Christian Church is Built upon Christ and His Word
I. The Word of God's grace in Christ establishes us in the Church
II. Only members of His Church receive the Word of Christ and are saved
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 4:1-18
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 5:16-24
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 17:11-19
Sunday School Lesson: Paul at Ephesus (Acts chapters 19 and 20)
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: Why does the Bible warn against becoming friends with those who are controlled by anger?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Aaron and Hur (Exodus 17:8-12)
Recording of the service for August 23, 2026 The Twelfh Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 23, 2026 The Twelfh Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 3, 289, 357, and 395
Epistle Lesson: II Corinthians 3:4-11
Gospel Lesson: Mark 7:31-37
Sermon Text: James 3:1-18
Sermon Theme: Christians Are to Exercise Godly Wisdom in How They Act and Speak
I. We must guard against a sinful misuse of our tongues
II. Our actions should be guided by the wisdom of God's Word
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 3:15-22
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 10:23-37
Sunday School Lesson: The Jailer at Philippi (Acts 16:9-40)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Behold, He cometh with clouds: and every eye shall see Him and they also which pierced Him" (Revelation 1:7)
Bible Quiz: Who provided physical help to Mose during a battle?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Mark to Peter (I Peter 5:13) and Mark to Paul (II Timothy 4:11)
Recording of the service for August 16, 2026 The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 16, 2026 The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 17, 284, 321, and 325
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel Lesson: Luke 18:9-14
Sermon Text: Daniel 9:8-19
Sermon Theme: A True Christian Prayer Is One of Humility and Faith
I. We confess that we deserve to be punished by God on account of our sins
II. We still trust in His forgiveness and merciful kindness
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: James 3:1-18
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 3:4-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 7:31-37
Sunday School Lesson: Paul at Antioch (Acts 13)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it" (Hebrews 4:2)
Bible Quiz: What man is mentioned as being a valuable companion and helper of both Peter and Paul in their later years?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: King Herod thought that John the Baptist was risen from the dead (Mark 6:14, 16)
Recording of the service for August 9, 2026 The Tenth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 9, 2026 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: Jeremiah 7:1-15
Sermon Theme: God's Message to Those Who Have Left Him
I. If they return, He will bless them
II. If they continue in their evil ways, He will cast them out of His sight
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Daniel 9:8-19
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:9-14
Sunday School Lesson: The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-31)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean" (Matthew 8:2)
Bible Quiz: What man of high rank thought incorrectly that a man had been raised from the dead?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Moses (Exodus 4:10) and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6)
Recording of the service for August 2, 2026 The Ninth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for August 2, 2026 The Ninth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 27, 447, 414, and 401
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 10:6-13
Gospel Lesson: Luke 16:1-9
Sermon Text: II Thessalonians 3:1-13
Sermon Theme: What We Should Do As We Wait for Christ's Return
I. We should make God's Word our top priority
II. We should do our work faithfully
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Jeremiah 7:1-15
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 19:41-48
Sunday School Lesson: Peter Delivered from Prison (Acts 12:1-19)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us?" (Malachi 2:10)
Bible Quiz: What two prophets said that they were not good enough speakers to do the work that the Lord gave them to do?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Herod (Matthew 2:13-16)
Recording of the service for July 26, 2026 The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 26, 2026 The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 5, 234, 258, and 292
Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 7:15-23
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:16-32
Sermon Theme: God Warns Us about False Prophets
I. False prophets mix Law and Gospel
II. God's pure Word helps people; false doctrine hurts them
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Thessalonians 3:1-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 10:6-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Cornelius (Acts 10)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world" (I John 4:1)
Bible Quiz: Who tried unsuccessfully to kill Jesus but likely thought that he had killed Him?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Sarah (Genesis 18:11-15)
Recording of the service for July 19, 2026 The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 19, 2026 The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 16, 404, 360, and 417
Epistle Lesson: Romans 6:19-23
Gospel Lesson: Mark 8:1-9
Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-19
Sermon Theme: The Grace and Power of God Can Dramatically Change a Person
I. The most dramatic change is invisible (within the person's heart)
II. The change also shows itself in the person's life
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Jeremiah 23:16-32
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 7:15-23
Sunday School Lesson: Tabitha Raised by Peter (Acts 9:32-43)
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 woman did not believe that God could keep His promise?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The high priest (John 18:19)
July 12, 2026 The Sixth Sunday After Trinity
Sorry there is no recording for this Sunday
Hymns: 240, 405, 369, and 392
Epistle Lesson: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:20-26
Sermon Text: Galatians 3:1-12
Sermon Theme: Sinners Are Saved by Faith, Not Works
I. Foolish men try in vain to save themselves by their works
II. Sinners can only be saved throught faith in Christ
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 9:1-19
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:19-23
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Mark 8:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8:5-8, 26-40)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth" (Genesis 8:21)
Bible Quiz: What man asked Jesus for information about His disciples?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jesus (Acts 1:9; I Corinthians 15:8) and Elijah (II Kings 2:11-12; Matthew 17:3 )
Recording of the service for July 5, 2026 The Fifth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for July 5, 2026 The Fifth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 237, 410, 358, and 307
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 3:8-15
Gospel Lesson: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon Text: Acts 9:32-43
Sermon Theme: The Lord Shows Great Power and Grace to His Believing Children in their Time of Need
I. The Lord is all-powerful and gracious
II. We should not hesitate to call upon Him in the hour of need
III. He will hear and answer our prayers
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Galatians 3:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 5:20-26
Sunday School Lesson: The Stoning of Stephen (Acts 6:1-8:2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth" (Romans 8:33)
Bible Quiz: What two men were seen as they were taken up to heaven and were also later seen on earth again?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: They were like Jonah in wanting to see God's wrath poured out upon sinners (Jonah 4)
This Sunday we are using a recording of Pastor Natterer's
Recording of the service for June 28, 2026 The Fourth Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 28, 2026 The Fourth Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 29, 515, 534, and 535
Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-6
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:6
Sermon Theme: What Does God's Word Teach Us about the Sufferings Which We Christians Must Endure in this Life?
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 9:32-43
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 3:8-15
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 5:1-11
Recording of the service for June 21, 2026 The Third Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 21, 2026 The Third Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 375, 263, 281, and 377
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 5:6-11
Gospel Lesson: Luke 15:1-10
Sermon Text: James 2:14-23
Sermon Theme: Good Works are the Necessary Fruit of Saving Faith
I. Unfruitful faith is a dead faith
II. Saving faith will produce good works
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 12:6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Hebrews 12:1-6
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 11:25-30
Sunday School Lesson: The Apostles in Prison (Acts 5:12-42)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Son of man is come to save that which was lost" (Matthew 18:11)
Bible Quiz: In Luke 9:54-56 we see Jesus rebuking James and John for being of a wrong spirit. They thought they were being like Elijah, but what prophet were they really being like?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Samuel (I Samuel 12:23)
Recording of the service for June 14, 2026 The Second Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 14, 2026 The Second Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 246, 421, 278, and 289
Epistle Lesson: I John 3:13-18
Gospel Lesson: Luke 14:16-24
Sermon Text: James 2:1-13
Sermon Theme: Though We Know that We Cannot Keep It Perfectly, Christians Still Seek to Follow God's Law
I. The Law of God condemns us for even one single sin
II. The Gospel motivates us to follow God's Law in love
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: James 2:14-23
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 5:6-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 15:1-10
Sunday School Lesson: Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 4:32-5:11)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well; the devils also believe, and tremble" (James 2:19)
Bible Quiz: What old Testament prophet said that it would be a sin if he stopped praying for the Children of Israel?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Job (Job 2:9-10)
Recording of the service for June 7, 2026 The First Sunday After Trinity
Recording of the sermon only for June 7, 2026 The First Sunday After Trinity
Hymns: 240, 401, 423, and 307
Epistle Lesson: I John 4:16-21
Gospel Lesson: Luke 16:19-31
Sermon Text: Acts 4:32-37
Sermon Theme: God's Power and Grace Bring about Wonderful Effects in a Christian Congregation
I. God's power and grace bring Christians together in true unity
II. God's power and grace move Christians to be generous and sacrificial
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: James 2:1-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 3:13-18
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 14:16-24
Sunday School Lesson: The healing of the lame Man (Acts 3:1-4:31)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand, till I make Thine enemies Thy footstool" (Matthew 22:44)
Bible Quiz: Who rebuked his wife for speaking like an unbeliever?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Shemer (I Kings 16:24)
Hymns: 243, 250, 245, and 237
Epistle Lesson: Romans 11:33-36
Gospel Lesson: John 3:1-15
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 13:1-14
Sermon Theme: Things that Our Triune God Wants to Be Done in a Christian Congregation
I. He wants church discipline to be carried out
II. He wants the Christians to be strong in the faith
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-37
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 4:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: Pentecost (Acts 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified" (Psalm 143:2)
Bible Quiz: What was the name of the man after whom Samaria wa named?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: II Corinthians 6:8-10
Recording of the service for May 31, 2026 Trinity Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for May 31, 2026 Trinity Sunday
Hymns: 243, 250, 245, and 237
Epistle Lesson: Romans 11:33-36
Gospel Lesson: John 3:1-15
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 13:1-14
Sermon Theme: Things that Our Triune God Wants to Be Done in a Christian Congregation
I. He wants church discipline to be carried out
II. He wants the Christians to be strong in the faith
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-37
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 4:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 16:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: Pentecost (Acts 2)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified" (Psalm 143:2)
Bible Quiz: What was the name of the man after whom Samaria wa named?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: II Corinthians 6:8-10
Recording of the service for May 24, 2026 Pentecost
Recording of the sermon only for May 24, 2026 Pentecost
Hymns: 227, 229, 234, and 233
Epistle Lesson: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel Lesson: John 14:23-31
Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:3-23
Sermon Theme: How God Puts Us into Possession of the Salvation Christ Earned for Us According to His Eternal Plan
I. Our salvation in Christ was planned by God from eternity
II. God will do everything that is needed to carry out that plan for our salvation
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 13:1-14
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 11:33-36
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 3:1-15
Sunday School Lesson: Pentecost (Acts 2)
Adult Bible Class
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: Where in II Corinthians do we find the Apostle Paul using a list of paradoxes?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The soldiers prevented the shipmen from fleeing when Paul said: "Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved" (Acts 27:31-32); and the people were "all of good cheer" afer Paul told them: "There shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you" (Acts 27:34-36)
Recording of the service for May 17, 2026 Exaudi, The Sunday After Ascension
Recording of the sermon only for May 17, 2026 Exaudi, The Sunday After Ascension
Hymns: 37, 217, 216, and 422
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 4:7-11
Gospel Lesson: John 15:26-16:4
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-11
Sermon Theme: We Are to Focus on Heaven, Where Christ Has Ascended
I. Our hearts should be focused on heaven
II. Our lives should demonstrate our heavenly focus
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Ephesians 1:3-23
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 14:23-31
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus' Ascension (Acts 1:2-12)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32)
Bible Quiz: Show from Acts 27 the confidence placed in the Apostle Paul?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Joseph/Barsabas/Justus (Acts 1:23)
Recording of the service for May 10, 2026 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday After Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 10, 2026 Rogate, The Fifth Sunday After Easter
Hymns: 38, 408, 459, and 457
Epistle Lesson: James 1:22-27
Gospel Lesson: John 16:23-30
Sermon Text: Psalm 102:11-28
Sermon Theme: The Eternal, Unchangeable God Mercifully Hears and Answers Our Prayers
I. The eternal God has mercy upon us with perfect timing
II. The Lord hears and answers the prayers of His people
III. The unchangeable God may weaken us physically while He strengthens us spiritually
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Colossians 3:1-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 4:7-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 15:26-16:4
Sunday School Lesson: Christ's Second Coming (Matthew 24:3-31; 25:31-46; Luke 21:25-36; II Timothy 3:1-4)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "To do good and communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased" (Hebrews 13:16)
Bible Quiz: What man in the book of Acts has three different names?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Lazarus (John 12:9-11)
Recording of the service for May 3, 2026 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday After Easter
Recording of the sermon only for May 3, 2026 Cantate, The Fourth Sunday After Easter
Hymns: 27, 398, 356, and 290
Epistle Lesson: James 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson: John 16:5-15
Sermon Text: II Timothy 2:8-13
Sermon Theme: Important Attributes of God's Word
I. The Word of God is always efficacious
II. The Word of God brings salvation
III. The Word of God cannot lie
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Psalm 102:11-28
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:22-27
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:23-30
Sunday School Lesson: The Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith" (Galatians 6:10)
Bible Quiz: What man caused many people to believe in Jesus, not by preaching the Word, but by simply being there?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Pilate (Luke 23:4); Pilate's wife (Matthew 27:19); a centurion (Luke 23:47)
Recording of the service for April 26, 2026 Jubilate, The Third Sunday After Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 26, 2026 Jubilate, The Third Sunday After Easter
Hymns: 5, 426, 436, and 355
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 2:11-20
Gospel Lesson: John 16:16-23
Sermon Text: I John 3:1-6
Sermon Theme: Since We are God's Children, We are to Live Like It
I. God has shown us great love in making us His children
II.A person's works show himself to be either of God or of the devil
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Timothy 2:8-13
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: James 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:5-15
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Appearance in Galilee (John 21:1-19
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "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 three people who were not Jews are quoted in Scripture saying that Jesus was innocent?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: John 16:30 and John 21:17
Recording of the service for April 19, 2026 Misericordias, The Second Sunday After Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 19, 2026 Misericordias, The Second Sunday After Easter
Hymns: 5, 426, 436, and 355
Epistle Lesson: I Peter 2:21-25
Gospel Lesson: John 10:11-16
Sermon Text: I Peter 4:12-19
Sermon Theme: How We Christians Should React to Persecutions
I. We should rejoice as we suffer for Christ's sake
II. We should glorify God with our lives as we suffer
III. We should commit our keeping to the will of our faithful God
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I John 3:1-6
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:11-20
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 16:16-23
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Mark 16:12-14; Luke 24:33-48; John 20:19-31)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "To whom also He shewed Himself alive after His passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3)
Bible Quiz: What two verses in the gospel of John show that the disciples beleved Jesus to be omniscient?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: A man who had been born blind (John 9:8-13)
Recording of the service for April 12, 2026 Quasimodogeniti, The First Sunday After Easter
Recording of the sermon only for April 12, 2026 Quasimodogeniti, The First Sunday After Easter
Hymns: 189, 201, 208, and 586
Epistle Lesson: I John 5:4-10
Gospel Lesson: John 20:19-31
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 5:1-10
Sermon Theme: Our Current Life Contrasted with the Life Which Is to Come
I. Our current life is temporary, whereas the life to come is eternal
II. Though we are living now on earth, our focus is still to be on heaven
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Peter 4:12-19
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Peter 2:21-25
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 10:11-16
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Appears to the Women (Matthew 28:9-15; John 20:11-18)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "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" (John 11:25-26)
Bible Quiz: Who was healed by Jesus and then brought by his acquaintances to see Jesus' enemies?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When He was at the temple during the feast of tabernacles (John 7:32); when Judas betrayed Him in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:12)
Recording of the service for April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday
Hymns: 193, 191, 198, and 200
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 5:6-8
Gospel Lesson: Mark 16:1-8
Sermon Text: I Corinthians 15:12-28
Sermon Theme: We Christianss have Victory over Death in the Resurrection of Christ
I. If Christ had not risen, we would be lost
II. Christ conquered death for us
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 5:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I John 5:4-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 20:19-31
Sunday School Lesson: The Resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "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: On what two different occasions were officers sent to arrest Jesus?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jesus described Himself to Nathanael as being like the ladder in Jacob's dream (John 1:51; Genesis 28:12)
Recording of the service for April 3, 2026 Good Friday
Recording of the sermon only for April 3, 2026 Good Friday
Hymns: 358, 153, 169, and 151
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 5:14-21
Sermon Theme: Blessed Effects of Jesus' Death
Recording of the service for March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday
Hymns: 70, 161, 162, and 392
Epistle Lesson: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 21:1-9
Sermon Text: Galatians 2:16-21
Sermon Theme: The True Christian Faith Does Not Permit Work-Righteousness
I. We are justified by faith, without the deeds of the Law
II. We must fight the fleshly desire to be justified by our works
III. We are spiritually alive only by faith in Christ - not by our own merit or worthiness
Sermon Text for Good Friday II Corinthians 5:14-21
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 15:12-28
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: "Then delivered he Him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led Him away. And He bearing His cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgatha: where they crucified Him" (John 19:16-18)
Bible Quiz: When did Jesus compare Himself to something that one of the Old Testament patriachs saw in a dream?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: When He spoke to Mary Magdalene at His tomb (John 20:14-15); when He spoke to some disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:15-17); and when He spoke to some disciples at the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:4-6)
Recording of the service for March 25, 2026 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 25, 2026 Sixth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 171, 178, 167, and 560
Sermon Text: John 19:31-37
Sermon Theme: The Lamb of God Kept His Bones Unbroken
Recording of the service for March 22, 2026 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 22, 2026 Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 1, 156, 360, and 369
Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel Lesson: John 8:46-59
Sermon Text: Romans 5:12-21
Sermon Theme: How Adam's Sin and Christ's Righteousness Affect Us All
I. The sin of Adam and the sins of all people bring death upon all
II. Just as Adam brought sin and death upon all mankind, so Christ brings righteousness and life for all people
Sermon Text for this Wednesday Lenten Service: John 19:31-37
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Galatians 2:16-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 21:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus before Herod and Pilate (Matthew 27:1-31; Mark 15:1-20; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28-19:16)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7)
Bible Quiz: On what three ocassions did Jesus speak to His close friends, but they did not recognize Him?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: At lazarus' tomb (John 11:43) and on the cross (Matthew 27:46)
Recording of the service for March 18, 2026 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 18, 2026 Fifth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 175, 148, 170, and 562
Sermon Text: Mark 15:25-37
Sermon Theme: The Lamb of God Was Killed as Our Substitute
Recording of the service for March 15, 2026 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 15, 2026 Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 4, 279, 657, and 342
Epistle Lesson: Galatians 4:21-31
Gospel Lesson: John 6:1-15
Sermon Text: Hebrews 7:11-28
Sermon Theme: Jesus Is the Only High Priest Who Can Save Us
I. The priesthood of Christ is different than the Levitical priesthood
II. Our sinless High Priest offered one all-sufficient sacrifice to save us
Sermon Text for this Wednesday Lenten Service: Mark 15:25-37
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 5:12-21
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 8:46-59
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus before Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57-27:5; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-71; John 18:13-27)
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 two places are we told that Jesus spoke loudly?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Judas Iscariot (John 12:4-6)
Recording of the service for March 11, 2026 Fourth Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 11, 2026 Fourth Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 155, 146, 152, and 653
Sermon Text: John 19:1-3
Sermon Theme: The Lamb of God Shed His Blood to Save Us
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Recording of the sermon only for March 8, 2026 Oculi, Third Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 18, 394, 357, and 378
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 5:1-9
Gospel Lesson: Luke 11:14-28
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18
Sermon Theme: The Close Bonds that Should and Should Not Exist between Us and Other People
I. Believers should be closely bound together with each other in mutual Christian love
II. Believers should not be closely bound to unbelievers
Sermon Text for this Wednesday Lenten Service: John 19:1-3
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 7:11-28
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Galatians 4:21-31
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 6:1-15
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: "Without faith it is impossible to pleas Him" (Hebrews 11:6)
Bible Quiz: Of what thief are we told that he did not care about poor people?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Thomas (John 11:16)
Recording of the service for March 4, 2026 Third Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 4, 2026 Third Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 149, 144, 157, and 554
Sermon Text: Luke 23:13-15
Sermon Theme: The Lamb of God Was Innocent
Recording of the service for March 1, 2026 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for March 1, 2026 Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 43, 416, 396, and 307
Epistle Lesson: I Thessalonians 4:1-7
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 15:21-28
Sermon Text: II Corinthians 7:1-12
Sermon Theme: Christian Joy Is Produced by Godly Sorrow
I. The godly sorrow of the Corinthian Christians
II. The joy that this brought to the Apostle Paul
Sermon Text for this Wednesday Lenten Service: Luke 23:13-15
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 6:11-18
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Ephesians 5:1-9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 11:14-28
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: "Ye seek to kill Me, a Man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God" (John 8:40)
Bible Quiz: Who suggested that all the disciples should die with Jesus?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: They baptized people (John 4:1-2)
Recording of the service for February 25, 2026 Second Wednesday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 25, 2026 Second Wednesday in Lent
Hymns: 140, 145, 156, and 558
Sermon Text: Mark 14:55-62
Sermon Theme: The Lamb of God Was Silent
Recording of the service for February 22, 2026 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Recording of the sermon only for February 22, 2026 Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent
Hymns: 2, 524, 261, and 376
Epistle Lesson: II Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:9
Sermon Theme: Jesus Is Our Great High Priest
I. He is gracious and merciful to us in our needs
II. He is the Author of our eternal salvation
Sermon Text for this Wednesday Lenten Service: Mark 14:55-62
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 7:1-12
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 4:1-7
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 15:21-28
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: "They that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the Word" (Acts 8:4)
Bible Quiz: What work did the disciples do for Jesus early in His ministry that is only mentioned in the Gospel according to St. John?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: 46 years (John 2:20)
Recording of the service for February 18, 2026 Ash Wednesday
Recording of the sermon only for February 18, 2026 Ash Wednesday
Hymns: 159, 141, 154, and 158
Sermon Text: Matthew 26:37-38
Sermon Theme: The Lamb of God Bore the Sins of the World
Recording of the service for February 15, 2026 Quinquagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 15, 2026 Quinquagesima
Hymns: 33, 412, 428, and 352
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel Lesson: Luke 18:31-43
Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11
Sermon Theme: The Blessings of God's Grace and Forgiveness Were Earned by Christ for All Sinful Mankind but Are Received Only by Faith
I. The promise of Forgiveness brings peace and joy to the believer
II. Christ earned forgiveness and salvation for unworthy sinners
Sermon Text for Ash Wednesday: Matthew 26:37-38
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 4:14-5:9
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the Breath of His mouth" (Psalm 33:6)
Bible Quiz: How long had it taken the temple that was standing during the period of Jesus' ministry to be built?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: She served (Luke 10:40; John 12:2)
Recording of the service for February 8, 2026 Sexagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 8, 2026 Sexagesima
Hymns: 13, 435, 284, and 436
Epistle Lesson: II Corinthians 11:19-12:9
Gospel Lesson: Luke 8:4-15
Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-26
Sermon Theme: Things that All Christians Agree are Truly Good
I. That the Gospel of Christ is preached far and wide
II. That we glorify Christ in life and in death
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 5:1-11
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 18:31-43
Sunday School Lesson: The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him" (Psalm 103:13)
Bible Quiz: What did Martha do on two different occasions when Jesus was present?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Our love for one another (John 13:35)
Recording of the service for February 1, 2026 Septuagesima
Recording of the sermon only for February 1, 2026 Septuagesima
Hymns: 18, 406, 384, and 464
Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 9:24-10:5
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon Theme: Reasons to Thank the Lord for Our Christian Brethren
I. They are fellow-heirs of heaven
II. They show their faith in Christ by their works
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Philippians 1:12-26
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Corinthians 11:19-12:9
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Luke 8:4-15
Sunday School Lesson: Lazarus Raised from the Dead (John 11:1-46)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "We speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth" (I Corinthians 2:13)
Bible Quiz: What did Jesus say would cause everyone to know that we are His believing followers?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: One's life (John 12:25)
Recording of the service for January 25, 2026 The Last Sunday after Epiphany (Transfiguration)
Recording of the sermon only for January 25, 2026 The Last Sunday after Epiphany (Transfiguration)
Hymns: 300, 390, 135, and 297
Epistle Lesson: II Peter 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon Text: Romans 10:1-17
Sermon Theme: Only the Gospel Reveals the Saving Righteousness of Faith
I. The righteousness of faith is very different than the righteousness of the Law
II. The righteousness of faith produces the fruits of confession and prayer
III. The righteousness of faith comes through the hearing of God's Word
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: I Corinthians 9:24-10:5
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 20:1-16
Sunday School Lesson: The stilling of the Tempest (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me" (Psalm 51:5)
Bible Quiz: What thing does Jesus say that a person will lose if he loves it?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Lazarus (John 12:10-11)
Recording of the service for January 18, 2026 The Second Sunday after Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 18, 2026 The Second Sunday after Epiphany
Hymns: 16, 404, 426, and 296
Epistle Lesson: Romans 12:6-16
Gospel Lesson: John 2:1-11
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
Sermon Theme: The Great Prophet, Jesus, Contrasted with False Prophets
I. We must listen to and follow the words of Jesus
II. We are to reject the words of false prophets
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Romans 10:1-17
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: II Peter 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday School Lesson: The Man Sick of the Palsy (Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul" (I Peter 2:11)
Bible Quiz: In addition to Jesus, whom else did the Jewish religious leaders also want to kill?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: Jesus' birth and His ascension
Recording of the service for January 11, 2026 The First Sunday after Epiphany
Recording of the sermon only for January 11, 2026 The First Sunday after Epiphany
Hymns: 5, 416, 348, and 392
Epistle Lesson: Romans 12:1-5
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:41-52
Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:1-14
Sermon Theme: Let Us Hold Fast to Christ in Faith and Not Harden Our Hearts against Him
I. Those who hold to Christ in faith are members of His house
II. Those who harden their hearts against the Lord fall under His wrath
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
Epistle Lesson for Next Sunday: Romans 12:6-16
Gospel Lesson for Next Sunday: John 2:1-11
Sunday School Lesson: The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11)
Adult Bible Class
Memory Verse: "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15)
Bible Quiz: Contrary to what might be expected, what major event is not recorded at the beginning of John's Gospel and what event is not recorded at the end of his Gospel?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: The Gosple of John
Recording of the service for January 4, 2026 Epiphany Sunday
Recording of the sermon only for January 4, 2026 Epiphany Sunday
Hymns: 126, 129, 127, and 343
Epistle Lesson: Isaiah 60:1-6
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-12
Sermon Theme: The Praiseworthy Work of the Messiah
I. His work extends mercy to the weak
II. His work is supported by the almighty God
III. His work is worthy of all praise
Sermon Text for Next Sunday: Hebrews 3:1-14
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: "Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh" (I Timothy 3:16)
Bible Quiz: What other book of the Bible starts with the same three words as Genesis 1:1?
Answer to Last Week's Quiz: both are true (Matthew 12:30; Mark 9:40)