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Date Text Sermon Audio
Advent
01 Dec 20021 Corinthians 1:3-9We Eagerly Await the Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ
08 Dec 20022 Peter 3:8-14Come, O Long-Expected Jesus
15 Dec 2002Isaiah 61:1-3,10-11Jesus Came to Bring the World a Life-Transforming Message!
22 Dec 2002Romans 16:25-27Glory to God in the Highest!
03 Dec 2003Luke 1:46-48Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Joy!
10 Dec 2003Luke 1:49-53Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Peace!
17 Dec 2003Luke 1:54-55Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Hope!
Angels
29 Sep 2002Revelation 12:7-12War!!
Ascension
09 May 2002Luke 24:44-53Jesus Ascended into Heaven!
23 May 2004Revelation 22:12-211971 Years Later (after Jesus’ Ascension)
Baptism
18 May 2008Matthew 28:18-20Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies...Yes
Christian Education
07 May 20061 Peter 3:15With the Help of God Strive to Keep Your Vows!
03 Aug 2008Psalm 23Christian Education
02 Aug 2009Mark 10:13-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Colossians 3:17Christian Education Addresses...!Yes
Christian Life
22 Jun 20032 Corinthians 4:5-12Handle with Care
27 Feb 2005Mark 10:35-45How Ought We Define Success?
13 Mar 2005Matthew 5:13-16Who Are You?
14 Dec 2005Revelation 3:20; Psalm 51:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:13Welcome!
01 Jan 20061 Peter 2:9-10This Year Be Everything God Has Declared You to Be!
22 Mar 2006Galatians 6:14The Father Proclaims His Son Crucified for Us
02 Apr 20061 Peter 1:13-23Lent’s Connection to Real Life!
07 May 20061 Peter 3:15With the Help of God Strive to Keep Your Vows!
18 Jun 2006Ephesians 5:23,25; 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Peter 3:7God’s Message for Husbands and Fathers—“Lead!”
25 Jun 2006Matthew 5:13-16Find Both Your Identity and Purpose in Christ!
23 Jul 2006Matthew 6:1-6Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion!
30 Jul 2006Psalm 116The Christian’s Motto: Praise the Lord!
31 Dec 2006Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
07 Jan 2007Romans 12:1-5Our Lives Are To Be Continuous Worship!Yes
21 Jan 2007Matthew 8:5-13How Are You Seeking Jesus?
28 Jan 2007Matthew 8:23-27Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear!
11 Feb 2007Jeremiah 9:23-24Seek Genuine Humility!Yes
28 Feb 2007Psalm 51:10b; Matthew 18:21-22Renew a right spirit within me!
04 Mar 2007Matthew 15:21-28Jesus Loves Me This I Know!Yes
06 May 2007Joshua 1:8-9Dear Confirmands-Be Strong and Courageous!Yes
13 May 2007Isaiah 55:6-11Seek the Lord!Yes
20 May 20071 Peter 4:7-11In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ!
29 Jul 2007Romans 13:1-2All Earthly Authorities Are Appointed by God!
19 Aug 2007Ephesians 4:25God Calls Upon His Children to Be Honest!
09 Sep 2007Proverbs 4:14-23Two Paths—One Choice! That Choice Could Not Be More Important!
04 Nov 2007Matthew 18:23-35The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life!
22 Nov 2007Lamentations 3:22-24Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies!
12 Dec 2007Isaiah 40:9Behold Your God!
30 Dec 2007Luke 2:25-35Simeon—An Example of Godliness!
01 Jan 2008Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ Is and Will Always Remain the Same!
10 Feb 2008Jeremiah 2:17-19; 3:22-23Learn These Life Lessons Well!Yes
17 Feb 2008Exodus 13:17-22As We Travel Through Life God Will Provide!Yes
27 Feb 2008Hebrews 10:19-25Let Us Hold Fast to Our Faith in Jesus Christ
30 Mar 20081 Peter 1:22-25Jesus Lives! So What?Yes
06 Apr 2008John 21:1-14Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us?Yes
13 Apr 2008Isaiah 61:10-11Jesus Lives! His Activity in our Lives Is Vital!Yes
04 May 2008Matthew 6:19-21, Romans 12:1-8You have a Treasure for ServiceYes
11 May 2008Isaiah 44:1-6Children of God-Listen to the Lord!
25 May 2008Mark 4:26-29The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming!Yes
01 Jun 20082 Timothy 3:10-17The Bible Is the Word of God, Through Which He Intends to Save Our Souls!
14 Sep 2008Luke 10:38-42God's Word Is the One Thing We All Need!Yes
12 Oct 20081 Corinthians 13:1-8a, 13Choose to Love!Yes
26 Oct 2008Haggai 2:1-9Jesus Is the Desire of All Nations!Yes
31 Dec 2008Psalm 90:10-12Moses’ Final Words of CounselYes
25 Jan 2009John 4:5-14Do You Thirst for Living Water?Yes
15 Feb 2009John 4:46-53Jesus Alone Can Fulfill Our Needs!Yes
22 Feb 2009Exodus 3:1-6God’s Calls Come!Yes
01 Apr 2009Luke 9:51-56Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Struggle with PrideYes
09 Apr 20091 Corinthians 10:14-17Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Come to Your TableYes
10 May 20092 Timothy 2:8-13Always Remember the Gospel Message that Jesus Was Raised from the Dead!Yes
24 May 2009Psalm 42What Should We Do When in the Hour of Utmost Need?Yes
14 Jun 2009Matthew 13:31-35We Pray “Thy Kingdom Come!”Yes
05 Jul 2009Isaiah 65:17-19, 24-25Be Glad and Rejoice Forever in the Lord!Yes
12 Jul 2009Lamentations 3:22-33Suffering Exists in this World Because of Our Sin! However…Yes
19 Jul 2009Psalm 1Profiles in Righteousness!Yes
09 Aug 2009Proverbs 16:1-9God Is the Unseen Presence in Each of Our Lives!Yes
13 Sep 20091 Timothy 1:12-17Thank You, Jesus!Yes
11 Oct 2009James 2:10-17Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us!Yes
15 Nov 2009John 10:23-30Jesus Is Plainly the Christ!Yes
16 Dec 2009Luke 1:32b-33Born to Reign in Us Forever!Yes
07 Feb 20101 Corinthians 2:1-5God—Not Man—Establishes the Basis of Our Faith and Life!
17 Feb 2010Matthew 26:14-16Judas Iscariot—Profile of Betrayal
10 Mar 2010John 19:1-3, 23-24The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference
14 Mar 2010Hosea 5:13-6:3The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference
21 Mar 2010Mark 16:14-20Jesus Says, “Pass the Word!”
02 May 2010Isaiah 41:10Dear Confirmands—Go Forward with Commitment and Confidence!
13 May 2010Ephesians 1:15-23Hallelujah! Jesus Has Ascended!
23 May 2010John 16:6-11Jesus Kept His Promise—He Sent His Spirit!
06 Jun 2010Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28Four Words Which Ought to Describe Each of Our Relationships with God’s Word!
13 Jun 2010Romans 4:13, 16, 18-25Like Our Spiritual Father Abraham We are Righteous by Faith!
20 Jun 2010Ephesians 6:4Fatherhood
11 Jul 2010Romans 7:15-25aThe Battle Within
18 Jul 2010Isaiah 55:10-11Listen Carefully when God Speaks!
29 Aug 2010Exodus 6:2-8Do you know your God as the “LORD”?
05 Sep 2010Romans 12:1-8Our Christian Life—We for Him!
19 Sep 2010Matthew 18:21-35Always be Ready to Forgive from the Heart! Why? Because…
10 Oct 2010Matthew 28:18-20Understanding Our Mission
14 Nov 2010Matthew 25:14-30The Primary Goal of every Christian should be Faithfulness!
28 Nov 2010Isaiah 64:1-8Come, Lord Jesus! You are Our Potter, While We are the Clay!
05 Dec 2010Isaiah 40:9-11Come, Lord Jesus! You are Our Shepherd, We are Your Lambs!
12 Dec 2010Isaiah 61:1-3Come, Lord Jesus, You are the Preacher! We Will Hear and Rejoice!
23 Jan 2011Mark 1:14-20Jesus Calls each of Us into His Kingdom!
27 Feb 20112 Corinthians 3:1-6We Are All Letters!
13 Mar 2011Genesis 22:1-14The Lord will Provide!
27 Mar 2011John 2:13-22What Is the Nature of True Religion?
21 Apr 20111 Thessalonians 5:9-11Jesus Died So that We Should Live with Him!
24 Apr 20112 Timothy 2:1,8,19Be Strong in the Grace of Christ Jesus!
01 May 20111 John 5:1-5You Are Born For Victory!
15 May 20111 John 3:1-3We Are Beloved Children of God!
22 May 2011John 15:1-8Jesus Is the Vine—We Are the Branches!
17 Jul 20112 Corinthians 5:14-21If Anyone Is in Christ, He Is a New Creation! All Things Have Become New!
18 Sep 2011Ephesians 5:21-33Our Marriages Are to Mirror the Relationship of Christ and the Church!
09 Oct 2011Isaiah 50:4-10Let Us Ever Walk as Jesus!
06 Nov 2011Mark 10:17-22So You Want to Follow Jesus…
20 Nov 2011Mark 13:32-37Watch and Pray!
24 Nov 20111 Thessalonians 5:16-18The Seemingly Impossible
30 Nov 2011Jeremiah 29:11Prepare the Way for the Child of Hope!
14 Dec 2011Isaiah 12:1-3Prepare the Way for the Child of Joy!
Christmas
30 Dec 2001Galatians 4:4-7The Real Meaning of Christmas…
25 Dec 2003Selected TextsToday Our Savior Is Born!
26 Dec 20041 Peter 2:1-10We are Christmas Christians in an After-Christmas World
Church
11 May 2003Acts 4:23-33We Share Unity in Christ
10 Aug 2003Ephesians 2:12-22I Believe in One Holy Christian and Apostolic Church
28 May 2006Ephesians 4:11-16Jesus Has Ascended—It’s Time For Growing Up
07 Dec 2008Luke 17:20-30The Kingdom Ours Remaineth!Yes
16 Aug 2009Acts 20:17-38Let Us Strive to Maintain a God-Pleasing Ministry!Yes
16 May 2010Romans 5:6-11We Have Every Reason to Rejoice!
Communion of Saints
19 Sep 2004Philemon 10-21Philemon’s Lesson… Appreciate the Value of a Christian Brother
Confirmation
21 Apr 2002Psalm 103Bless the Lord, O My Soul! (I)
28 Apr 2002Psalm 103Bless the Lord, O My Soul! (II)
05 May 2002Deuteronomy 32:46-47Set Your Hearts on All the Words of God!
27 Apr 2003Ephesians 6:10-18Spiritual Warfare
04 May 2003Matthew 6:33Listen Carefully to Your Savior
02 May 2004John 8:31-32Dear Confirmands: Abide in Your Savior’s Word!
03 May 2009Luke 10:23-24; Luke 9:23-26Confirmed…Now What?Yes
Consecration
22 Sep 2002Isaiah 55:6-9Brethren—Let Us Seek the Lord!
31 Dec 2002John 8:31-32Let Us Abide in Jesus’ Word!
19 Jan 20031 Samuel 3:1-10Let Us Learn from a Child
20 May 2004Ephesians 1:15-23May God Open the Eyes of Our Understanding…
Conversion
02 Dec 20072 Corinthians 4:5-6Jesus Is the Light of the Heart
20 Jul 2008Ephesians 2:1-10Conversion Is a Miracle of God!
Death/Resurrection
31 Mar 2002Luke 24:36-39, 46-48Listen to the Living Savior!
20 Apr 2003John 20:1-18An Easter Resurrection and Response
14 Nov 20041 Corinthians 15:54-58God Gives Us the Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ!
27 Mar 20051 Corinthians 15:12-20, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58Christ Our Lord Has Risen
17 Apr 2005John 11:1-44Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life!
16 Apr 20061 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 6:1-11Jesus Lives!
19 Nov 2006Revelation 21:1-4Keep Your Eye On the Prize!Yes
23 Mar 2008Selected TextsWitnesses of an Empty TombYes
12 Apr 2009Matthew 28:1-10ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!Yes
04 Apr 20101 Corinthians 15:21-22, 51-57; Colossians 3:1-4The Victory Is Ours!
23 Mar 20112 Corinthians 13:4Christ Was Crucified in Weakness, But Lives by Power
24 Apr 2011Luke 24:44-45Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Were Necessary!
24 Apr 20112 Timothy 2:1,8,19Be Strong in the Grace of Christ Jesus!
15 May 20111 John 3:1-3We Are Beloved Children of God!
Epiphany
05 Jan 2003Ephesians 3:2-12Rejoice in the Mystery—God’s Plan for Our Salvation
Evangelism
29 Feb 2004Romans 10:6-13We Preach God’s Gospel Message!
17 Oct 2004Psalm 96:1-5Our Mission: To Campaign for the Lord’s Salvation
26 Jun 2005Acts 9:1-22The Gospel Is a Miracle Worker
03 Jul 2005Matthew 15:1-9Beware the Road to Empty Worship!
10 Jul 2005Ephesians 4:29-32Your Life Speaks Volumes for Christ
24 Jul 2005Mark 12:41-44You Are a Steward of the Mysteries of God
31 Jul 2005Acts 4:8-20Salvation Is Found in Jesus Alone!
09 Oct 2005Acts 1:1-11Every Day a Mission Celebration
07 Dec 2005Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19Share!
09 Apr 2006John 12:12-19Behold, Your King Is Coming!
18 Mar 20071 Peter 3:15The Holy Spirit Prepares Each of Us for Mission!Yes
08 Apr 2007Mark 16:11-20From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action!
14 Oct 2007Romans 1:16-17Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ
21 Oct 20073 John 1-8You Have Reason to Rejoice!
25 May 2008Mark 4:26-29The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming!Yes
28 Sep 2008Philippians 3:7-11Mission Work from the Inside OutYes
22 Mar 2009Ephesians 2:4-10Poems Are Made By God!Yes
17 Jan 2010Isaiah 49:1-6Let Us with God Honor Jesus!
21 Mar 2010Mark 16:14-20Jesus Says, “Pass the Word!”
27 Jun 2010Matthew 10:24-33Christ Calls upon Us to Confess His Name with Boldness!
08 Aug 2010Isaiah 55:1-5“Come!” God Cries Out to a World Filled with Sinners! “Come, Yes, Come!”
10 Oct 2010Matthew 28:18-20Understanding Our Mission
17 Oct 2010Matthew 22:1-14You Have Been Invited to Jesus— Wedding Reception!
23 Jan 2011Mark 1:14-20Jesus Calls each of Us into His Kingdom!
13 Feb 20112 Corinthians 5:18-21What God Pleases In You!
21 Apr 20111 Thessalonians 5:9-11Jesus Died So that We Should Live with Him!
29 May 2011Acts 10:24-43God Has Entrusted Us With the Message of His Gospel!
16 Oct 2011Luke 5:1-11Let’s Go Fishing!
Faith
18 Aug 2002Matthew 15:21-28The Cries of Faith
06 Oct 2002Matthew 21:33-43Don’t Let History Repeat Itself
20 Feb 2005Genesis 22:1-19Tested by God
01 May 2005Psalm 119:89-94aWhat’s Next?
09 Apr 2006John 12:12-19Behold, Your King Is Coming!
03 Dec 2006Jeremiah 31:31-34The Essence of Advent: A New Covenant!Yes
21 Jan 2007Matthew 8:5-13How Are You Seeking Jesus?
04 Mar 2007Matthew 15:21-28Jesus Loves Me This I Know!Yes
15 Apr 2007Genesis 32:22-31Be an “Israel”Yes
30 Dec 2007Luke 2:25-35Simeon—An Example of Godliness!
09 Apr 20091 Corinthians 10:14-17Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Come to Your TableYes
14 Jun 2009Matthew 13:31-35We Pray “Thy Kingdom Come!”Yes
09 Aug 2009Proverbs 16:1-9God Is the Unseen Presence in Each of Our Lives!Yes
01 Nov 2009Psalm 31:23-24; Ephesians 2:19-22Sing with All the Saints in Glory!Yes
07 Feb 20101 Corinthians 2:1-5God—Not Man—Establishes the Basis of Our Faith and Life!
29 Aug 2010Exodus 6:2-8Do you know your God as the “LORD”?
31 Oct 2010Jeremiah 31:31-34A True Son or Daughter of the Reformation Embraces God’s New Covenant!
24 Apr 2011Luke 24:44-45Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Were Necessary!
01 May 20111 John 5:1-5You Are Born For Victory!
03 Jul 2011Mark 3:20-35Two Vital Questions!
Forgiveness
15 Sep 2002Matthew 18:21-35Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven
28 Jun 2009Luke 15:11-32Father-Son RelationsYes
19 Sep 2010Matthew 18:21-35Always be Ready to Forgive from the Heart! Why? Because…
God-Father
01 Mar 2006Mark 15:34The Father Forsook His Son for Us
22 Mar 2006Galatians 6:14The Father Proclaims His Son Crucified for Us
02 Mar 2008Isaiah 42:1-8Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen!Yes
12 Jul 2009Lamentations 3:22-33Suffering Exists in this World Because of Our Sin! However…Yes
God-Holy Spirit
18 Jan 20041 Corinthians 12:1-11Don’t Be Ignorant of Spiritual Gifts
15 May 20051 Corinthians 2:6-16Students in the Holy Spirit’s School
11 May 2008Isaiah 44:1-6Children of God-Listen to the Lord!
20 Jul 2008Ephesians 2:1-10Conversion Is a Miracle of God!
23 May 2010John 16:6-11Jesus Kept His Promise—He Sent His Spirit!
25 Jul 2010Romans 8:26-27When You Are Down and Out—Look Up!
God-Son
20 Mar 2005Selected TextsThe Lamb Presents Himself for Sacrifice
25 Mar 2005John 1:29Behold the Lamb
10 Apr 2005John 10:11, 17-21Why Should You Listen to Jesus?
26 Feb 2006John 8:12-18Jesus Proclaimed: “I Am the Light of the World!”
22 Mar 2006Galatians 6:14The Father Proclaims His Son Crucified for Us
09 Apr 2006John 12:12-19Behold, Your King Is Coming!
20 Aug 2006John 5:18-29Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father!
24 Dec 2006Deuteronomy 18:15-19The Essence of Advent: A Prophet From God!Yes
25 Dec 2006Isaiah 9:6For unto us a Child is born!
31 Dec 2006Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
28 Jan 2007Matthew 8:23-27Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear!
08 Apr 2007Mark 16:11-20From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action!
05 Dec 2007Isaiah 40:5God’s Advent Promises!
12 Dec 2007Isaiah 40:9Behold Your God!
19 Dec 2007Isaiah 9:6God’S Greatest Gift Is Jesus!
01 Jan 2008Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ Is and Will Always Remain the Same!
27 Feb 2008Hebrews 10:19-25Let Us Hold Fast to Our Faith in Jesus Christ
02 Mar 2008Isaiah 42:1-8Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen!Yes
06 Apr 2008John 21:1-14Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us?Yes
26 Oct 2008Haggai 2:1-9Jesus Is the Desire of All Nations!Yes
07 Dec 2008Luke 17:20-30The Kingdom Ours Remaineth!Yes
25 Jan 2009John 4:5-14Do You Thirst for Living Water?Yes
15 Feb 2009John 4:46-53Jesus Alone Can Fulfill Our Needs!Yes
12 Apr 2009Matthew 28:1-10ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!Yes
15 Nov 2009John 10:23-30Jesus Is Plainly the Christ!Yes
22 Nov 2009Song ServiceJesus Is My King!Yes
02 Dec 2009Luke 1:30-31Born Thy People to Deliver!Yes
09 Dec 2009Luke 1:31-32aBorn a Child and Yet a King!Yes
16 Dec 2009Luke 1:32b-33Born to Reign in Us Forever!Yes
27 Dec 2009Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23Glory To the “Once-Born” King!
17 Jan 2010Isaiah 49:1-6Let Us with God Honor Jesus!
28 Feb 2010John 4:4-26Jesus Is the Christ—He Has the Answers!
28 Mar 2010Zechariah 9:9-10Behold, Your King Comes to You!
02 Apr 2010Luke 23:34, 43, 46Christ—Profile of Love
11 Apr 2010Acts 2:14a, 22-32We Can Be Absolutely Certain that Jesus Arose from the Dead!
13 May 2010Ephesians 1:15-23Hallelujah! Jesus Has Ascended!
08 Aug 2010Isaiah 55:1-5“Come!” God Cries Out to a World Filled with Sinners! “Come, Yes, Come!”
05 Dec 2010Isaiah 40:9-11Come, Lord Jesus! You are Our Shepherd, We are Your Lambs!
12 Dec 2010Isaiah 61:1-3Come, Lord Jesus, You are the Preacher! We Will Hear and Rejoice!
25 Dec 2010Isaiah 9:6-7A Child Is Born!
02 Jan 2011John 1:1-18Jesus Came and Still Comes!
30 Jan 2011Deuteronomy 18:15-22The Lord God Sent Jesus to Be His Spokesman!
23 Mar 20112 Corinthians 13:4Christ Was Crucified in Weakness, But Lives by Power
22 May 2011John 15:1-8Jesus Is the Vine—We Are the Branches!
29 May 2011Acts 10:24-43God Has Entrusted Us With the Message of His Gospel!
03 Jul 2011Mark 3:20-35Two Vital Questions!
30 Nov 2011Jeremiah 29:11Prepare the Way for the Child of Hope!
14 Dec 2011Isaiah 12:1-3Prepare the Way for the Child of Joy!
God-Triune
22 May 20051 Peter 1:1-9Our Identities and Futures are Tied Directly to Our Triune God!
11 Jun 2006Numbers 6:22-27The Lord Bless You!
01 Jul 2007Isaiah 44:6You Shall Have No Other Gods!
23 Sep 2007Ephesians 3:14-21Let Every Generation Glorify God!
18 May 2008Matthew 28:18-20Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies...Yes
07 Jun 2009Ephesians 1:3-14Let Us Join Paul in Praising God!Yes
19 Jul 2009Psalm 1Profiles in Righteousness!Yes
19 Jun 2011Romans 8:14-17You Are By Faith a Child of God!
Good Friday
09 Apr 2004Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28-30Behold, My Servant…Died!
Grace
01 Jan 2002Romans 1:1-7A Legacy of Grace!
30 Nov 2005Genesis 3:8-10; Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 40:28-31Come!
14 May 2006Isaiah 49:7-16The Abc’s Of God’s Love
11 Feb 2007Jeremiah 9:23-24Seek Genuine Humility!Yes
13 May 2007Isaiah 55:6-11Seek the Lord!Yes
24 Jun 2007Romans 3:19-24God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace!Yes
04 Nov 2007Matthew 18:23-35The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life!
22 Nov 2007Lamentations 3:22-24Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies!
25 Nov 20071 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17The Kingdom of Grace/Glory
05 Dec 2007Isaiah 40:5God’s Advent Promises!
06 Jul 2008Psalm 51:1-9Sin Is a Real Problem for Which the Lord God Alone can Provide a Real Solution!
13 Sep 20091 Timothy 1:12-17Thank You, Jesus!Yes
28 Mar 2010Zechariah 9:9-10Behold, Your King Comes to You!
02 Apr 2010Luke 23:34, 43, 46Christ—Profile of Love
26 Sep 2010Isaiah 55:6-9Get to Know Your God
02 Jan 2011John 1:1-18Jesus Came and Still Comes!
24 Apr 20112 Timothy 2:1,8,19Be Strong in the Grace of Christ Jesus!
Home
18 May 2003Ephesians 5:23, 25-27Gentlemen—There Is a Crying Need for Godly Leadership!
Judgment
10 Nov 20021 Thessalonians 5:1-11The Day Is Coming
24 Nov 2002Matthew 25:31-46You Will Stand Trial before the Lord
09 Nov 2003Daniel 12:1-3Trouble First, Then Triumph
05 Dec 2004Luke 17:26-36Our Advent Prayer—Lord, Help Us Always to Be Prepared for Jesus’ Second Coming!
20 Aug 2006John 5:18-29Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father!
12 Nov 2006Revelation 3:1-6Jesus Counsels the Sardis (and Mankato) CongregationYes
10 Dec 2006Malachi 4:1-6The Essence of Advent: A Day of JudgmentYes
10 Feb 2008Jeremiah 2:17-19; 3:22-23Learn These Life Lessons Well!Yes
07 Dec 2008Luke 17:20-30The Kingdom Ours Remaineth!Yes
09 Aug 2009Proverbs 16:1-9God Is the Unseen Presence in Each of Our Lives!Yes
11 Oct 2009James 2:10-17Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us!Yes
23 May 2010John 16:6-11Jesus Kept His Promise—He Sent His Spirit!
17 Oct 2010Matthew 22:1-14You Have Been Invited to Jesus— Wedding Reception!
Justification
13 Feb 2002Luke 23:34Listen to “The Forgiving Savior”
24 Feb 2002Romans 4:1-5,13-17Abraham Is Our Father!
03 Mar 2002Hosea 5:13-6:3We Are All Sick with Sin, but Cured by Christ!
11 Aug 2002Romans 9:1-8, 30-33We Are True Israelites
20 Oct 2002Isaiah 45:1-7My Name Is Cyrus—Learn from Me!
16 Mar 2003Romans 5:1-11Imagine the Unimaginable
30 Mar 2003John 3:14-21Lifted Up to Save
15 Jun 2003John 3:1-17The Lessons We Need to Learn
13 Jul 20032 Corinthians 5:14-21We have been Reconciled to God through Christ
09 Feb 2005Isaiah 53:6-7The Sin-Bearing Lamb
01 Mar 2006Mark 15:34The Father Forsook His Son for Us
24 Jun 2007Romans 3:19-24God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace!Yes
14 Oct 2007Romans 1:16-17Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ
02 Mar 2008Isaiah 42:1-8Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen!Yes
02 Dec 2009Luke 1:30-31Born Thy People to Deliver!Yes
13 Jun 2010Romans 4:13, 16, 18-25Like Our Spiritual Father Abraham We are Righteous by Faith!
31 Oct 2010Jeremiah 31:31-34A True Son or Daughter of the Reformation Embraces God’s New Covenant!
17 Jul 20112 Corinthians 5:14-21If Anyone Is in Christ, He Is a New Creation! All Things Have Become New!
06 Nov 2011Mark 10:17-22So You Want to Follow Jesus…
Kingdom of God
25 Nov 20071 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17The Kingdom of Grace/Glory
Last Days
10 Dec 2006Malachi 4:1-6The Essence of Advent: A Day of JudgmentYes
14 Nov 2010Matthew 25:14-30The Primary Goal of every Christian should be Faithfulness!
20 Nov 2011Mark 13:32-37Watch and Pray!
Law/Gospel
27 Oct 2002Matthew 22:34-40True Love Fulfills the Law
05 Sep 2004Hebrews 12:18-24Set Your Sights on Zion!
24 Apr 2005Selected TextsThe Lord Is My Shepherd
14 Aug 20052 Corinthians 3:7-18The Tale of Two Covenants
07 Dec 2005Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19Share!
03 Dec 2006Jeremiah 31:31-34The Essence of Advent: A New Covenant!Yes
10 Jun 2007John 1:14,17; 20:30-31God Has Given Us His Word so That We Might Have Life in His Name!Yes
17 Jun 2007Matthew 5:48You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect!Yes
24 Jun 2007Romans 3:19-24God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace!Yes
01 Jul 2007Isaiah 44:6You Shall Have No Other Gods!
22 Jul 2007Genesis 1:26-28, 2:7, 9:6“You shall not murder”
29 Jul 2007Romans 13:1-2All Earthly Authorities Are Appointed by God!
19 Aug 2007Ephesians 4:25God Calls Upon His Children to Be Honest!
06 Jul 2008Psalm 51:1-9Sin Is a Real Problem for Which the Lord God Alone can Provide a Real Solution!
10 Mar 2010John 19:1-3, 23-24The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference
30 Jan 2011Deuteronomy 18:15-22The Lord God Sent Jesus to Be His Spokesman!
27 Feb 20112 Corinthians 3:1-6We Are All Letters!
06 Mar 20112 Corinthians 3:12-4:2The Ministry Entrusted to Us by Christ Is a Glorious Ministry!
13 Mar 2011Genesis 22:1-14The Lord will Provide!
Lent
20 Feb 2002John 19:26-27Listen to the Considerate Savior
13 Mar 2002John 19:28Listen to the Thirsting Savior!
19 Mar 2003Exodus 30:17-21We Worship You with Inward Purity
25 Feb 2004John 13:3-5Behold, My Servant…Humbled!
Life Everlasting
14 Apr 2006Revelation 5:1-14Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective!
19 Nov 2006Revelation 21:1-4Keep Your Eye On the Prize!Yes
25 Nov 20071 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17The Kingdom of Grace/Glory
19 Dec 2007Isaiah 9:6God’S Greatest Gift Is Jesus!
25 Jan 2009John 4:5-14Do You Thirst for Living Water?Yes
24 Apr 2011Luke 24:44-45Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Were Necessary!
Lord's Supper
24 Mar 20051 Corinthians 10:16-17The Lord's Supper Is a Blessed Means of Grace!
09 Apr 20091 Corinthians 10:14-17Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Come to Your TableYes
Marriage and Family
16 Jan 2005Ephesians 5:22-33Strive for the Best—A Marriage Relationship Patterned after Your Relationship with Jesus Christ!
18 Jun 2006Ephesians 5:23,25; 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Peter 3:7God’s Message for Husbands and Fathers—“Lead!”
05 Aug 2007Hebrews 13:4STOP! Marriage is Protected by God
12 Oct 20081 Corinthians 13:1-8a, 13Choose to Love!Yes
20 Jun 2010Ephesians 6:4Fatherhood
18 Sep 2011Ephesians 5:21-33Our Marriages Are to Mirror the Relationship of Christ and the Church!
Ministry
27 Jan 20021 Corinthians 1:10-17Our Purpose Is to Preach the Gospel!
22 Feb 2009Exodus 3:1-6God’s Calls Come!Yes
16 Aug 2009Acts 20:17-38Let Us Strive to Maintain a God-Pleasing Ministry!Yes
13 Sep 20091 Timothy 1:12-17Thank You, Jesus!Yes
10 Oct 2010Matthew 28:18-20Understanding Our Mission
23 Jan 2011Mark 1:14-20Jesus Calls each of Us into His Kingdom!
06 Mar 20112 Corinthians 3:12-4:2The Ministry Entrusted to Us by Christ Is a Glorious Ministry!
Missions
13 Oct 2002Colossians 4:2-3God’s Open Door Policy
25 May 2003Acts 11:19-26The Heart of a Missionary
28 Sep 2003Luke 24:46-48You are Witnesses
New Year
01 Jan 2004Numbers 6:22-27LORD - Fill Our Lives With Your Blessing!
Palm Sunday
04 Apr 2004Philippians 2:5-11Strive to Possess a Christ-Life Attitude!
Pentecost
08 Jun 2003Ezekiel 37:1-14The Spirit Brings Life
30 May 2004Acts 2:37-47The Pentecost Miracle Continues
Praise
14 Apr 20021 Peter 1:17-21Our God Is an Awesome God!
21 Jul 2002Isaiah 44:6-8Let the True God Be Your God
02 Mar 2005Romans 12:1-2The Lamb Worthy to be Praised
14 Apr 2006Revelation 5:1-14Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective!
23 Apr 20061 Chronicles 16:7-13Prayer Is Worship
30 Jul 2006Psalm 116The Christian’s Motto: Praise the Lord!
23 Sep 2007Ephesians 3:14-21Let Every Generation Glorify God!
02 Nov 2008Selected TextsThe Golden Gift of Music in the Service of the GospelYes
24 May 2009Psalm 42What Should We Do When in the Hour of Utmost Need?Yes
05 Jul 2009Isaiah 65:17-19, 24-25Be Glad and Rejoice Forever in the Lord!Yes
17 Jan 2010Isaiah 49:1-6Let Us with God Honor Jesus!
12 Dec 2010Isaiah 61:1-3Come, Lord Jesus, You are the Preacher! We Will Hear and Rejoice!
Prayer
25 Sep 2005Matthew 6:5-15Improving Our Prayer-Life!
23 Jul 2006Matthew 6:1-6Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion!
04 Mar 2007Matthew 15:21-28Jesus Loves Me This I Know!Yes
15 Apr 2007Genesis 32:22-31Be an “Israel”Yes
20 May 20071 Peter 4:7-11In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ!
24 May 2009Psalm 42What Should We Do When in the Hour of Utmost Need?Yes
25 Jul 2010Romans 8:26-27When You Are Down and Out—Look Up!
24 Nov 20111 Thessalonians 5:16-18The Seemingly Impossible
Providence
28 Jul 2002Romans 8:28-30The Great Fact
02 Jan 2005Lamentations 3:22-32God Remains Our Hope in the Midst of Suffering!
22 May 20051 Peter 1:1-9Our Identities and Futures are Tied Directly to Our Triune God!
11 Dec 2005Matthew 1:18-25The Angel’s Message to Joseph: “Do Not Be Afraid”
08 Jan 2006Genesis 11:1-9Revelation at Babel
31 Dec 2006Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
28 Jan 2007Matthew 8:23-27Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear!
04 Mar 2007Matthew 15:21-28Jesus Loves Me This I Know!Yes
06 May 2007Joshua 1:8-9Dear Confirmands-Be Strong and Courageous!Yes
22 Nov 2007Lamentations 3:22-24Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies!
12 Dec 2007Isaiah 40:9Behold Your God!
01 Jan 2008Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ Is and Will Always Remain the Same!
17 Feb 2008Exodus 13:17-22As We Travel Through Life God Will Provide!Yes
06 Apr 2008John 21:1-14Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us?Yes
29 Jun 2008Genesis 8:22; Proverbs 30:7-9God’s Preservation Promise, Our Preservation PrayerYes
12 Jul 2009Lamentations 3:22-33Suffering Exists in this World Because of Our Sin! However…Yes
27 Dec 2009Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23Glory To the “Once-Born” King!
28 Feb 2010John 4:4-26Jesus Is the Christ—He Has the Answers!
14 Mar 2010Hosea 5:13-6:3The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference
02 May 2010Isaiah 41:10Dear Confirmands—Go Forward with Commitment and Confidence!
16 May 2010Romans 5:6-11We Have Every Reason to Rejoice!
13 Jun 2010Romans 4:13, 16, 18-25Like Our Spiritual Father Abraham We are Righteous by Faith!
29 Aug 2010Exodus 6:2-8Do you know your God as the “LORD”?
28 Nov 2010Isaiah 64:1-8Come, Lord Jesus! You are Our Potter, While We are the Clay!
05 Dec 2010Isaiah 40:9-11Come, Lord Jesus! You are Our Shepherd, We are Your Lambs!
Reformation
03 Nov 2002Amos 5:18-24When Does True Reformation Occur?
Repentance
16 Jun 20022 Chronicles 33:9-16Repentance—A Necessity for Sinners!
01 Jun 2003Psalm 51:10To Live the Life Dismiss the Myths
06 Jul 2003Luke 15:11-24When the Lost Comes Home
03 Apr 20052 Samuel 12:1-15The News of Easter Applied to our Sin
30 Nov 2005Genesis 3:8-10; Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 40:28-31Come!
09 Jul 2006Matthew 5:21-30Live With Ongoing Repentance
17 Dec 2006Isaiah 40:1-8The Essence of Advent: A Call To Repentance!Yes
04 Feb 2007Ezekiel 33:10-20Dispelling Myths With the Truth
28 Feb 2007Psalm 51:10b; Matthew 18:21-22Renew a right spirit within me!
21 Mar 2007Psalm 51:12a; Luke 22:61-62Restore to me the joy of Your salvation!
05 Apr 2007Psalm 51:12; 1 Peter 1:17-21Lord, Do Not Despise My Broken Spirit And Contrite Heart!
04 Nov 2007Matthew 18:23-35The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life!
10 Feb 2008Jeremiah 2:17-19; 3:22-23Learn These Life Lessons Well!Yes
06 Jul 2008Psalm 51:1-9Sin Is a Real Problem for Which the Lord God Alone can Provide a Real Solution!
11 Oct 2009James 2:10-17Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us!Yes
17 Feb 2010Matthew 26:14-16Judas Iscariot—Profile of Betrayal
10 Mar 2010John 19:1-3, 23-24The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference
14 Mar 2010Hosea 5:13-6:3The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference
19 Sep 2010Matthew 18:21-35Always be Ready to Forgive from the Heart! Why? Because…
26 Sep 2010Isaiah 55:6-9Get to Know Your God
Salvation
06 Jan 2002Ephesians 3:2-12Ponder the “Mystery of Christ” That Has Been Revealed to You
14 Jul 2002Romans 8:18-25Groaning Now, Glory Forever
25 Aug 2002Exodus 6:2-8Have You Come to Know God as the Lord?
23 Feb 2003Isaiah 43:16-25God’s Gracious Constancy Contrasts Our Sinful Wavering
28 Dec 2003Hebrews 2:10-18God’s Plan for Jesus: “Sent to Suffer!”
15 Feb 2004Jeremiah 17:5-8The Spiritual Facts of Life!
06 Mar 2005John 11:45-57Two Sets of Eyes, Two Different Views
29 May 2005Matthew 19:16-26The Lesson of the Rich Young Ruler
02 Oct 2005Daniel 3Jesus Saves!
04 Dec 2005Luke 1:26-38Gabriel’s Message to Mary: “You are Chosen”
25 Dec 2005Selected TextsThe Dawn of Christmas
05 Feb 20061 Corinthians 6:12-20You Have been Bought at a Price
26 Feb 2006John 8:12-18Jesus Proclaimed: “I Am the Light of the World!”
01 Mar 2006Mark 15:34The Father Forsook His Son for Us
14 Apr 2006Revelation 5:1-14Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective!
03 Dec 2006Jeremiah 31:31-34The Essence of Advent: A New Covenant!Yes
21 Mar 2007Psalm 51:12a; Luke 22:61-62Restore to me the joy of Your salvation!
05 Apr 2007Psalm 51:12; 1 Peter 1:17-21Lord, Do Not Despise My Broken Spirit And Contrite Heart!
08 Apr 2007Mark 16:11-20From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action!
17 Jun 2007Matthew 5:48You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect!Yes
05 Dec 2007Isaiah 40:5God’s Advent Promises!
19 Dec 2007Isaiah 9:6God’S Greatest Gift Is Jesus!
13 Jan 2008Romans 10:12-21God Is Passionate in His Desire to Have a Close Relationship with Each of Us!Yes
02 Mar 2008Isaiah 42:1-8Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen!Yes
13 Apr 2008Isaiah 61:10-11Jesus Lives! His Activity in our Lives Is Vital!Yes
01 Jun 20082 Timothy 3:10-17The Bible Is the Word of God, Through Which He Intends to Save Our Souls!
20 Jul 2008Ephesians 2:1-10Conversion Is a Miracle of God!
22 Mar 2009Ephesians 2:4-10Poems Are Made By God!Yes
01 Apr 2009Luke 9:51-56Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Struggle with PrideYes
19 Apr 20091 Peter 1:3-9Easter Gifts from our Heavenly FatherYes
10 May 20092 Timothy 2:8-13Always Remember the Gospel Message that Jesus Was Raised from the Dead!Yes
07 Jun 2009Ephesians 1:3-14Let Us Join Paul in Praising God!Yes
28 Jun 2009Luke 15:11-32Father-Son RelationsYes
28 Feb 2010John 4:4-26Jesus Is the Christ—He Has the Answers!
28 Mar 2010Zechariah 9:9-10Behold, Your King Comes to You!
02 Apr 2010Luke 23:34, 43, 46Christ—Profile of Love
11 Apr 2010Acts 2:14a, 22-32We Can Be Absolutely Certain that Jesus Arose from the Dead!
16 May 2010Romans 5:6-11We Have Every Reason to Rejoice!
08 Aug 2010Isaiah 55:1-5“Come!” God Cries Out to a World Filled with Sinners! “Come, Yes, Come!”
17 Oct 2010Matthew 22:1-14You Have Been Invited to Jesus— Wedding Reception!
31 Oct 2010Jeremiah 31:31-34A True Son or Daughter of the Reformation Embraces God’s New Covenant!
28 Nov 2010Isaiah 64:1-8Come, Lord Jesus! You are Our Potter, While We are the Clay!
25 Dec 2010Isaiah 9:6-7A Child Is Born!
02 Jan 2011John 1:1-18Jesus Came and Still Comes!
23 Mar 20112 Corinthians 13:4Christ Was Crucified in Weakness, But Lives by Power
27 Mar 2011John 2:13-22What Is the Nature of True Religion?
21 Apr 20111 Thessalonians 5:9-11Jesus Died So that We Should Live with Him!
15 May 20111 John 3:1-3We Are Beloved Children of God!
19 Jun 2011Romans 8:14-17You Are By Faith a Child of God!
03 Jul 2011Mark 3:20-35Two Vital Questions!
06 Nov 2011Mark 10:17-22So You Want to Follow Jesus…
14 Dec 2011Isaiah 12:1-3Prepare the Way for the Child of Joy!
Sanctification
10 Feb 2002Isaiah 58:5-9aOur Savior Urges Us to Live Lives of True Godliness!
19 May 20022 Thessalonians 2:13-17Stand Firm in Biblical Truth!
02 Jun 2002Matthew 7:21-29Are You Building Your Life on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ or the Shifting Sand of Man?
09 Jun 2002Hosea 5:15-6:6It All Comes Down to the Heart
30 Jun 2002Romans 6:1-11Ought Christians Treat Sin Lightly? Certainly Not!
01 Sep 2002Romans 12:1-8Present Your Life to God
08 Sep 2002Romans 13:8-10Love—Our Blessed Debt!
24 Aug 2003Ephesians 4:17-24The Christian Life Is One of Ongoing Spiritual Renewal!
07 Sep 2003Ephesians 5:15-20Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain!
05 Oct 2003James 2:1-18Creeds and Deeds
12 Oct 2003James 3:16-4:6Peacemakers are Individuals Who Cultivate…
01 Feb 20041 Corinthians 13:1-13Love—The Greatest Christian Virtue
09 May 2004John 13:34-35Love One Another
11 Jul 2004Galatians 5:13-25Dear Brethren—Let Us Walk Freely in the Spirit!
12 Sep 2004Luke 14:1, 7-14A Study in True Humility
03 Oct 20041 Timothy 2:1-6Paul’s Instructions to Concerned Christian Citizens
10 Oct 2004Luke 16:19-31Don’t Make Money Your God!
30 Sep 2007Proverbs 25:6-13Seek Humility
13 May 2010Ephesians 1:15-23Hallelujah! Jesus Has Ascended!
05 Sep 2010Romans 12:1-8Our Christian Life—We for Him!
22 May 2011John 15:1-8Jesus Is the Vine—We Are the Branches!
Savior
13 Jan 2002Matthew 3:13-17Jesus Is Our Precious Savior
20 Jan 2002John 1:29-41Behold! The Lamb of God!
24 Mar 2002Philippians 2:5-11Jesus Is Our King!
02 Feb 2003Deuteronomy 18:15-20Listen to Jesus
17 Aug 2003John 6:1-15Jesus Is the Prophet Sent by God to Help Us…
11 Jan 2004Isaiah 42:1-8Who Is Jesus?
26 Sep 2004Luke 15:1-10The Value of One
12 Dec 2004Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11God Sent Jesus to Preach Good Tidings!
Spiritual Warfare
17 Feb 2002Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17, 3:1-7The History of the War on Satan’s Terrorism
12 May 20021 Peter 4:12-17; 5:5b-11What Am I Gonna’ Do?! (In a World Opposed to Christ)
16 Feb 20031 Corinthians 9:24-27Run to Win the Prize
09 Mar 2003Matthew 4:1-11He Was Tempted Like We
22 Jun 20032 Corinthians 4:5-12Handle with Care
19 Oct 2003Mark 9:42-50Defend Against Offense
13 Feb 2005Genesis 3:1-15What Is Going on Here?
23 Oct 2005Luke 8:26-39The Truth Concerning Demon Possession
21 May 2006Exodus 17:8-16Fight the Good Fight of Faith!
23 Jul 2006Matthew 6:1-6Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion!
20 Aug 2006John 5:18-29Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father!
09 Sep 2007Proverbs 4:14-23Two Paths—One Choice! That Choice Could Not Be More Important!
10 May 20092 Timothy 2:8-13Always Remember the Gospel Message that Jesus Was Raised from the Dead!Yes
30 Aug 2009Isaiah 29:18-20God’s Word Is Reliable and Authoratative!Yes
27 Dec 2009Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23Glory To the “Once-Born” King!
17 Feb 2010Matthew 26:14-16Judas Iscariot—Profile of Betrayal
27 Jun 2010Matthew 10:24-33Christ Calls upon Us to Confess His Name with Boldness!
01 May 20111 John 5:1-5You Are Born For Victory!
Stewardship
06 Apr 2003Malachi 3:8-12The Truth about the Tithe
20 Jul 20032 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:6-8Check Your Investments
13 Jun 2004Selected Texts on StewardshipStewardship Is
16 Oct 20052 Kings 2:6-18Let Us Each Take Up Elijah’s Mantle!
12 Feb 20062 Corinthians 8:1-9Let Us Pray for God’s Grace of Giving!
20 May 20071 Peter 4:7-11In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ!
Thanksgiving
27 Nov 20031 Thessalonians 5:16-18Dear Christians—God’s Desire Is That We Live with an Attitude of “Thanksliving” in Connection with Christ Jesus
30 Jul 2006Psalm 116The Christian’s Motto: Praise the Lord!
22 Nov 2007Lamentations 3:22-24Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies!
Transfiguration
02 Mar 2003Mark 9:2-9In An Uncertain World-Look to Jesus!
Trust
04 Aug 2002Romans 8:35-39There Is No “Separation Anxiety” in Christ
09 Feb 2003Job 7:1-7The Lord Knows we are Dust
27 Jul 20032 Corinthians 12:7-10The Christian’s Power Paradox: “When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong!”
29 Aug 2004Hebrews 12:3-11Rejoice in God’s Discipline
28 Aug 2005Numbers 21:4-9God Teaches Us How to Deal with Discouragement!
15 Jan 2006Genesis 13:5-11Choose Wisely
21 Jan 2007Matthew 8:5-13How Are You Seeking Jesus?
08 Apr 2007Mark 16:11-20From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action!
15 Apr 2007Genesis 32:22-31Be an “Israel”Yes
17 Feb 2008Exodus 13:17-22As We Travel Through Life God Will Provide!Yes
15 Feb 2009John 4:46-53Jesus Alone Can Fulfill Our Needs!Yes
22 Feb 2009Exodus 3:1-6God’s Calls Come!Yes
09 Aug 2009Proverbs 16:1-9God Is the Unseen Presence in Each of Our Lives!Yes
02 May 2010Isaiah 41:10Dear Confirmands—Go Forward with Commitment and Confidence!
25 Jul 2010Romans 8:26-27When You Are Down and Out—Look Up!
29 Aug 2010Exodus 6:2-8Do you know your God as the “LORD”?
13 Mar 2011Genesis 22:1-14The Lord will Provide!
19 Jun 2011Romans 8:14-17You Are By Faith a Child of God!
09 Oct 2011Isaiah 50:4-10Let Us Ever Walk as Jesus!
06 Nov 2011Mark 10:17-22So You Want to Follow Jesus…
30 Nov 2011Jeremiah 29:11Prepare the Way for the Child of Hope!
Witnessing
23 Jun 2002Matthew 10:27-39Confess Christ!
29 Jun 20032 Corinthians 4:13-18We Believe and Therefore Speak
09 Jan 2005Matthew 10:32-39Christ Calls upon Us Boldly to Confess His Name!
07 Dec 2005Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19Share!
14 Oct 2007Romans 1:16-17Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ
13 Apr 2008Isaiah 61:10-11Jesus Lives! His Activity in our Lives Is Vital!Yes
18 May 2008Matthew 28:18-20Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies...Yes
21 Mar 2010Mark 16:14-20Jesus Says, “Pass the Word!”
11 Apr 2010Acts 2:14a, 22-32We Can Be Absolutely Certain that Jesus Arose from the Dead!
27 Jun 2010Matthew 10:24-33Christ Calls upon Us to Confess His Name with Boldness!
10 Oct 2010Matthew 28:18-20Understanding Our Mission
23 Jan 2011Mark 1:14-20Jesus Calls each of Us into His Kingdom!
13 Feb 20112 Corinthians 5:18-21What God Pleases In You!
27 Feb 20112 Corinthians 3:1-6We Are All Letters!
06 Mar 20112 Corinthians 3:12-4:2The Ministry Entrusted to Us by Christ Is a Glorious Ministry!
29 May 2011Acts 10:24-43God Has Entrusted Us With the Message of His Gospel!
03 Jul 2011Mark 3:20-35Two Vital Questions!
17 Jul 20112 Corinthians 5:14-21If Anyone Is in Christ, He Is a New Creation! All Things Have Become New!
Word of God
03 Aug 2003Amos 7:10-17The Whims of Man cannot Erode the Word of God
16 May 2004John 14:23-29God Will Make His Home with You as You Treasure His Word!
31 Oct 20042 Timothy 3:14-4:5Let Us Continue to Preach God’s Word!
30 Oct 2005Acts 20:26-32Our Reformation Heritage Is Rooted in the Word
14 Dec 2005Revelation 3:20; Psalm 51:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:13Welcome!
19 Feb 2006Amos 8:1-14Pray that Famine Never Strikes
30 Apr 2006Psalm 119:9-16God’s Word Is a Precious Means of Grace!
29 Oct 2006Psalm 61:5bTreasure Your Heritage
24 Dec 2006Deuteronomy 18:15-19The Essence of Advent: A Prophet From God!Yes
06 May 2007Joshua 1:8-9Dear Confirmands-Be Strong and Courageous!Yes
13 May 2007Isaiah 55:6-11Seek the Lord!Yes
10 Jun 2007John 1:14,17; 20:30-31God Has Given Us His Word so That We Might Have Life in His Name!Yes
17 Jun 2007Matthew 5:48You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect!Yes
13 Jan 2008Romans 10:12-21God Is Passionate in His Desire to Have a Close Relationship with Each of Us!Yes
30 Mar 20081 Peter 1:22-25Jesus Lives! So What?Yes
25 May 2008Mark 4:26-29The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming!Yes
01 Jun 20082 Timothy 3:10-17The Bible Is the Word of God, Through Which He Intends to Save Our Souls!
14 Sep 2008Luke 10:38-42God's Word Is the One Thing We All Need!Yes
16 Aug 2009Acts 20:17-38Let Us Strive to Maintain a God-Pleasing Ministry!Yes
30 Aug 2009Isaiah 29:18-20God’s Word Is Reliable and Authoratative!Yes
01 Nov 2009Psalm 31:23-24; Ephesians 2:19-22Sing with All the Saints in Glory!Yes
07 Feb 20101 Corinthians 2:1-5God—Not Man—Establishes the Basis of Our Faith and Life!
06 Jun 2010Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28Four Words Which Ought to Describe Each of Our Relationships with God’s Word!
18 Jul 2010Isaiah 55:10-11Listen Carefully when God Speaks!
31 Oct 2010Jeremiah 31:31-34A True Son or Daughter of the Reformation Embraces God’s New Covenant!
30 Jan 2011Deuteronomy 18:15-22The Lord God Sent Jesus to Be His Spokesman!
09 Oct 2011Isaiah 50:4-10Let Us Ever Walk as Jesus!
Worship
29 Jan 2006John 4:4-24The Father Is Seeking True Worshipers—He Is Seeking You!
07 Jan 2007Romans 12:1-5Our Lives Are To Be Continuous Worship!Yes