Thursday, December 8, 2011
On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
1. Denounces mankind’s sin.
2. Announces mankind’s Savior.
Sermon Text: Mark 1:1-8
Delivered: December 4, 2011
Sermon: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry:
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Theme for the Day: Keep watch! The Savior is coming soon!
First Sunday in Advent
Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 63:16b,17; 64:1-8; Psalm 24; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:32-37
Hymns: 703; 2; 472; 220, st. 1-3; 220, st. 4
Delivered: November 27, 2011
Divine Service: Keep watch! The Savior is coming soon! :
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Monday, November 28, 2011
The Master of the House Will Return Soon!
Be watchful for his coming.
Be faithful in your work.
Sermon Text: Mark 13:32-37
Delivered: November 27, 2011
Sermon: The Master of the House Will Return Soon!:
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Theme for the Day: Blessed are they who are called to the marriage feast of the Lamb!
Third Sunday of End Time—Saints Triumphant
Scripture Lessons: Ezekiel 37:15-28; Psalm 84; Revelation 19:1-9; Matthew 25:1-13
Hymns: 759; 730; 727; 551; 550; 219
Delivered: November 13, 2011
Divine Service: Blessed Are They Who Are Called to the Marriage Feast of the Lamb! :
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Join the Church’s Triple Alleluia.
1. For God’s judgments are true.
2. For God’s judgments are eternal.
3. For God has chosen you to be his bride.
Sermon Text: Revelation 19:1-9
Delivered: November 13, 2011
Sermon: Join the Church's Triple Alleluia:
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Theme for the Day: Lord, Keep Us Mindful of the Judgment!
Second Sunday of End Time – Last Judgment
Scripture Lessons: Daniel 7:9-10; Psalm 90; Romans 2:2-11; Matthew 25:31-46
Hymns: 208; 441; 209; 390; 376, st. 1, 2, 5, and 6
Delivered: November 6, 2011
Divine Service: Lord, Keep Us Mindful of the Judgment!:
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The Ancient of Days Takes His Throne
1. With royal splendor.
2. With royal authority.
Sermon Text: Daniel 7:9-10
Delivered: November 6, 2011
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Today’s Divine Service at a Glance
First Sunday of End Time – Reformation Sunday October 30, 2011
Today we commemorate the Lutheran Reformation accomplished through the work of Martin Luther (1483-1546). Our order of service reproduces an early Lutheran mass (“mass” means “communion service”) written by Luther, the Deutsche Messe (German Mass) of 1526.
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a professor at the University of Wittenberg in Germany posted his 95 Theses debating the Roman Catholic practice of “indulgences” (selling pardons from sin’s punishment). His action was the spark that ignited the Reformation. In the years of turmoil that followed, Luther continued to speak out against the unscriptural teachings that over time had crept into the church. When it became clear that the division the Reformation created between the Romanists and the Lutherans could not be repaired, the confessional Evangelical Lutheran Church took form.
Among the many reforms that followed was Luther’s German Mass of 1526. Luther’s aim was to create a worship form that involved the laypeople and taught them. Thus, the congregation was given the role of singing many parts of the service that had previously been reserved for monastic choirs and the clergy. He also removed those parts of the Roman mass which reflected unscriptural thinking and customs.
Luther’s service had a profound impact on the development of the Lutheran liturgy. While following the order of service for the mass, it included an emphasis on the Word and purified Sacrament that expressed the rediscovered gospel of Christ. Our celebration today will follow (in English!) Luther’s mass.
While it is hoped that today’s service will be an interesting and unique experience, it is even more our prayer that you will find in it and through it the blessing of our Lord.
Divine Service: Reformation Service:
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