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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.

Complete Service above, Below is the Sermon alone

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.

February 14, 2021

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

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

SERMON: “God’s Glory in the Face of Christ” 2 Corinthians 4:6

1. We are illumed in the knowledge of the glory of God by the apostolic word.
2. We see God’s brightness and saving grace in the face of Christ.
3. We respond to this illumination in faith, with lives conformed to Christ and full of hope.

FEBRUARY 07, 2021

FIFTH SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY

LITURGY: Order of Holy Communion

SERMON: “Jesus Brings Full Salvation” Mark 1:29-39

1. Salvation from sin and death.
2. Salvation from sin’s other results, including sickness.
3. Salvation from demons.

JANUARY 31, 2021

FOURTH SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY

LITURGY: Order of Holy Communion

SERMON: “Jesus, the Prophet Like Moses – but Greater”                     Deut. 18:17–19

1. He speaks God’s words of life.
2. The Lord will call to account those who do not listen.

JANUARY 24, 2021

THIRD SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY

LITURGY: Order of Matins (pg 32 in TLH)

Sermon:  “God’s Blessing for Salvation among All Nations”                     Psalm 67:1-3

1. God’s blessing in Christ’s earthly ministry.
2. God’s ongoing blessing in His church.