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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

LAST SUNDAY of the CHURCH YEAR

LITURGY: Divine Service #4 – Lutheran Service Book (w/ Holy Communion)

Sermon: “Jesus’ Promise for the Day of Your Death” Luke 23:42-43

1. A promise for penitent evildoers
2. A promise of pure grace
3. A promise of paradise

November 13, 2022

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY after PENTECOST

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

Sermon – From Whence Will My Help Come?” Psalm 121:1-2, 7

1. Not from man
2. From the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

ALL SAINT’s DAY

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

Sermon – “We Are Children of God” 1 John 3:2-3

1. Our full identity is presently hidden, but soon to appear at Jesus’ coming.
2. Our hope in Him moves us to purify ourselves by sanctified living.

OCTOBER 30, 2022

REFORMATION DAY (OBSERVED)

LITURGY: Confessional Service with Holy Communion (pg 46 TLH)

Sermon – “God Is Our Refuge and Strength” (Psalm 46:1-3)

1. God is our refuge and strength and help in troubles.
2. Therefore we will not fear, even in the dreadful events of judgment day.

OCTOBER 23, 2022

TWENTIETH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

LITURGY: Order of Matins (pg 32 in TLH)

Sermon: “The Crown of Righteousness for All Who Have Loved the Lord’s Appearing”   2 Timothy 4:7-8

1. The Lord has reserved the crown of righteousness for all who love His appearing.
2. Let us fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith.

OCTOBER 16, 2022

NINETEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

LITURGY: Divine Service #4 – Lutheran Service Book (w/ Holy Communion)

Sermon     “Justice for God’s Elect”    Luke 18:6-8

1. God will provide justice for His elect.
2. Keep praying and abide in faith.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

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

Sermon – “Lessons from Ruth: Devotion to Family and God’s Redeeming Mercy”    Ruth 1:16:17

1. God made Ruth a fine example of devotion to family..
2. God’s mercy to Ruth points to His redeeming mercy in Christ.

Audio for today’s Service is not available.

OCTOBER 2, 2022

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

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

Sermon – “Faith to Rebuke and Forgive Sin” Luke 17:3-6

1. Rebuking and forgiving sin require faith.
2. With faith in Jesus we can do these works of love.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

LITURGY: Order of Matins (pg 32 in TLH)

Sermon: “Bad Things Now; Comfort at Abraham’s Side” Luke 16:25

1. Though we desire good things right now, we often receive – and deserve – many bad things in our lives here on earth.
2. For the sake of Abraham’s Seed, we will be comforted at Abraham’s side in heaven.