January 13, 2019

THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD (EPIPHANY SUNDAY)

LITURGY: Pg 5 in TLH (Divine Service w/o Holy Communion)

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SERMON: “The Dove and the Father Bear Witness to Jesus”

1. The Dove’s witness to Jesus: He is the innocent Sacrifice who ended God’s punishment.
2. The Father’s witness to Jesus is in agreement.
3. This is all good news for us.

(Please note: Inclement weather prevented our organist from attending church on this date. )

January 06, 2019

LITURGY: Pg 15 in TLH – Divine Service with Holy Communion

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SERMON: “Mystery Revealed!”    Ephesians 3:4-6

1. The mystery of Christ has been revealed: the Gentiles are fellows in Christ.
2. 1. Our response to the revealed mystery: thanksgiving and support of the preaching of Christ.

This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, January 13th.

December 30, 2018

LITURGY: Pg 15 in TLH – Divine Service with Holy Communion

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SERMON: “The Favor of God Is Upon Jesus and Us”  Luke 2:39-40

1. The favor of God is upon Jesus because of His obedience.
2. The favor of God is upon us because of Jesus.

December 23, 2018

FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT

LITURGY: Pg 32 in TLH – The Order of Matins 

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December 16, 2018

THIRD SUNDAY in ADVENT

LITURGY: Pg 46 in TLH (Confessional Service with Holy Communion, moving to pg 22 for the Nicene Creed and Communion liturgy.)

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SERMON: “Rejoice and Be Gentle; the Lord Is Near!”                   Philippians 4:4-5

1. The Lord’s nearness calls us to rejoice.
2. The Lord’s nearness calls us to gentleness.

December 09, 2018

SECOND SUNDAY in ADVENT

LITURGY: Pg 5 in TLH (Divine Service w/o Holy Communion)

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Divine Service 12-09-18

SERMON: “The Baptized Produce Fruits Worthy of Repentance”                                                Luke 3:1-14

1. We have been baptized for the forgiveness of sins.
2. We should and can produce fruits worthy of repentance.

December 02, 2018

FIRST SUNDAY in ADVENT

LITURGY: Pg 15 in TLH – Divine Service with Holy Communion

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Divine Service 12-02-18

SERMON: “Peace in Heaven!”  Luke 19:38

1. Our King has come and established peace in heaven.
2. Our King is coming again to establish the fullness of peace in heaven and on earth.
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, December 9th.

November 25, 2018

LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR

LITURGY: Pg 32 in TLH – The Order of Matins 

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Divine Service 11-25-18

SERMON: “The Son of Man is Coming; Stay on the Alert!” 

Mark 13:26-27, 35-37

1. The Son of Man is coming to gather his elect.
2. Therefore stay on the alert!

Please note: The first 11 minutes of the service are missing from the following audio, due to technical difficulties that occurred on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

November 18, 2018

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 46 in TLH (Confessional Service with Holy Communion, moving to pg 22 for the Nicene Creed and Communion liturgy.)

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Divine Service 11-18-18

SERMON: “Whoever Endures to the End Will Be Saved”                 Mark 13:13

1. Jesus’ directions for the time of endurance.
2. Jesus’ promise for whomever endures: This one will be saved!
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, November 25th.

           

October 28, 2018

REFORMATION DAY

SERVICE of HYMNS and READINGS

LITURGY: Special Liturgy – see link below for Worship Bulletin

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Divine Service 10-28-18

SERMON: “Jesus’ Word of Truth Sets Us Free”   John 8:31-32

1. Bondage to error and sin
2. A call to abide in Jesus’ word
3. Freedom in Jesus’ word of truth
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, November 4th.