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December 09, 2018

SECOND SUNDAY in ADVENT

LITURGY: Pg 5 in TLH (Divine Service w/o Holy Communion)

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Divine Service 12-09-18

SERMON: “The Baptized Produce Fruits Worthy of Repentance”                                                Luke 3:1-14

1. We have been baptized for the forgiveness of sins.
2. We should and can produce fruits worthy of repentance.

December 02, 2018

FIRST SUNDAY in ADVENT

LITURGY: Pg 15 in TLH – Divine Service with Holy Communion

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Divine Service 12-02-18

SERMON: “Peace in Heaven!”  Luke 19:38

1. Our King has come and established peace in heaven.
2. Our King is coming again to establish the fullness of peace in heaven and on earth.
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, December 9th.

November 25, 2018

LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR

LITURGY: Pg 32 in TLH – The Order of Matins 

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Divine Service 11-25-18

SERMON: “The Son of Man is Coming; Stay on the Alert!” 

Mark 13:26-27, 35-37

1. The Son of Man is coming to gather his elect.
2. Therefore stay on the alert!

Please note: The first 11 minutes of the service are missing from the following audio, due to technical difficulties that occurred on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

November 18, 2018

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 46 in TLH (Confessional Service with Holy Communion, moving to pg 22 for the Nicene Creed and Communion liturgy.)

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Divine Service 11-18-18

SERMON: “Whoever Endures to the End Will Be Saved”                 Mark 13:13

1. Jesus’ directions for the time of endurance.
2. Jesus’ promise for whomever endures: This one will be saved!
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, November 25th.

           

October 28, 2018

REFORMATION DAY

SERVICE of HYMNS and READINGS

LITURGY: Special Liturgy – see link below for Worship Bulletin

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Divine Service 10-28-18

SERMON: “Jesus’ Word of Truth Sets Us Free”   John 8:31-32

1. Bondage to error and sin
2. A call to abide in Jesus’ word
3. Freedom in Jesus’ word of truth
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, November 4th.

October 21, 2018

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 46 in TLH (Confessional Service with Holy Communion, moving to pg 22 for the Nicene Creed and Communion liturgy.)

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Divine Service 10-21-18

SERMON: “A Good and Beautiful Gift of God”  Ecclesiastes 5:18-19

1. Our portion here on earth is a gift of God.
2. This is good and beautiful because God Himself is our everlasting portion.
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, October 28th.

October 14, 2018

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 5 in TLH (Divine Service w/o Holy Communion)

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Divine Service 10-14-18

SERMON: “Partakers of Christ”  Hebrews 3:12-14

1. Look out for the deceitfulness of sin.
2. We remain partakers of Christ in holding fast the beginning of our assurance.
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, October 21st.

October 07, 2018

TWENTIETH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 15 in TLH – Divine Service with Holy Communion

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Divine Service 10-07-18

SERMON: “It’s Not Good for Man to Be Alone”  Genesis 2:18

1. It’s good when the Lord provides a helper.
2. It’s good when the Lord Himself is with him.
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September 30, 2018

NINETEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 15 in TLH – Divine Service with Holy Communion

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Divine Service 09-30-18

SERMON: “Bearing the Heavy Burden”  Numbers 11:14-15

1. Moses bore a heavy burden.
2. Jesus bore a far heavier burden.
3. Jesus will always help us with our burdens
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, October 7th.

September 23, 2018

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

LITURGY: Pg 32 in TLH – The Order of Matins 

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Divine Service 09-23-18

SERMON: “Last of All and Servant of All”  Mark 9:35-37

1. Jesus calls disciples to humility and service.
2. He made Himself last of all and servant of all.
3. In following Jesus we receive Him and the Father.
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   This Service will also be broadcast on 1140 AM-WVEL (Peoria)  from 9-10am on Sunday, September 23.