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APRIL 18, 2021

THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER

LITURGY: Divine Service IV – LSB

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SERMON: “Confidence in the Real Jesus” Luke 24:38-43

1. The risen Jesus in the real Jesus.
2. His resurrection appearance gives us confidence for our everlasting future.
3. This gives us confidence for bold witness.

APRIL 11, 2021

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

LITURGY: Order of Service without Holy Communion (Pg 5 TLH)

Sermon – “Peace to You”   John 20:19-21

1. Peace from Jesus’ presence.
2. Peace from Jesus’ power.
3. Peace from Jesus’ pardon.

APRIL 4, 2021

THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD / EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICE OF READINGS AND HYMNS WITH HOLY COMMUNION

Sermon:  “Believe What?” John 20:8-9

1. Believe Jesus rose from the dead:
   • A. because of John’s eyewitness testimony.
   • B. because of the Old Testament Scriptures.
2. Believe what Jesus’ resurrection meant for you.

MARCH 28, 2021

PALM SUNDAY / SUNDAY of the PASSION

LITURGY: Order of Matins (pg 32 in TLH)

Sermon:  “In Coming as King on a Donkey” John 12:14-15

1. Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures prophesying Him as our coming King and divine Savior.
2. Therefore we need not fear.

March 21, 2021

FIFTH SUNDAY in LENT

LITURGY: Confessional Service with Holy Communion (pg46 TLH)

Sermon: “Not Self-promoting Lords, but Self-giving Servants”  Mark 10:42-45

1. Jesus rebuked a self-promoting attitude.
2. Jesus taught self-giving servanthood.

March 14, 2021

FOURTH SUNDAY in LENT

LITURGY: Order of Service without Holy Communion (Pg 5 TLH)

Sermon – “Saved by God’s Grace”    Ephesians 2:4-5

1. We were dead in our trespasses.
2. God saved us by His grace in Christ.
3. The impact on our lives.

March 7, 2021

THIRD SUNDAY in LENT

LITURGY: Order of Holy Communion (pg 15 in TLH)

SERMON: “Not the World’s ‘Wisdom,’ but God’s ‘Foolishness’”
1 Corinthians 1:20-21

1. God has made foolish the wisdom of the world.
2. God was pleased through the “foolishness” of the preaching to save those who believe.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

LITURGY: Order of Matins (pg 32 in TLH)

Sermon:  “If Anyone Wishes to Follow Me…”                     Mark 8:34

1. Let him deny himself.
2. Let him take up his cross.
3. Let him follow Me.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2021

FIRST SUNDAY in LENT

LITURGY: Confessional Service with Holy Communion (pg46 TLH)

Sermon – “Blessing in Testing”  Genesis 22:16-18

1. The Lord blessed Abraham and all nations when He tested him.
2. The Lord blesses us when He tests us.