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
- Help we need from the Holy Spirit.
- 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
- Jesus’ prayer for His disciples: “Holy Father, keep them in Your name.”
- His prayer is not to take us out of the world, but to keep us from the evil one.
- 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
- This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.
- Faith in Jesus, the Son of God, is our victory over the world.
- 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
- What it means to abide in the Vine.
- What happens to those who do not abide in the Vine.
- 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
- The Good Shepherd lay down and took up His life for the sheep.
- 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
- The risen Jesus in the real Jesus.
- His resurrection appearance gives us confidence for our everlasting future.
- 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
- Peace from Jesus’ presence.
- Peace from Jesus’ power.
- 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
- Believe Jesus rose from the dead:
- A. because of John’s eyewitness testimony.
- B. because of the Old Testament Scriptures.
- 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
- Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures prophesying Him as our coming King and divine Savior.
- 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
- Jesus rebuked a self-promoting attitude.
- Jesus taught self-giving servanthood.