Archive for May 23, 2021

May 23, 2021

The Day of PENTECOST

LITURGY: Order of Service with Holy Communion (Pg 15 TLH)

Sermon – “Help from the Spirit of the Truth”  John 15:26; 16:14

1. Help we need from the Holy Spirit.
2. The Spirit bears witness about Jesus and glorifies Him.

May 16, 2021

SEVENTH SUNDAY after EASTER

LITURGY: Divine Service IV – LSB

SERMON: “Kept in the Father’s Name” John 17:11-19

1. Jesus’ prayer for His disciples: “Holy Father, keep them in Your name.”
2. His prayer is not to take us out of the world, but to keep us from the evil one.
3. The Father answers these prayers

MAY 9, 2021

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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

Sermon – “Victory Over the World for Keeping God’s Commandment”   John 5:3-5

1. This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.
2. Faith in Jesus, the Son of God, is our victory over the world.
3. When we overcome the world, God’s commandments are not burdensome.

MAY 02, 2021

FIFTH SUNDAY of EASTER

LITURGY: Order of Service with Holy Communion (Pg 15 TLH)

Sermon – “Abide in the Vine” John 15:5-8

1. What it means to abide in the Vine.
2. What happens to those who do not abide in the Vine.
3. The meaningful life for those who do abide in the Vine.

APRIL 25, 2021

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER

LITURGY: Order of Matins (pg 32 in TLH)

SERMON: “The Good Shepherd and His Sheep” John 10:11, 18

1. The Good Shepherd lay down and took up His life for the sheep.
2. The sheep should follow the Good Shepherd’s goodness.

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.