Sermon Text. Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon Theme: God Provides in Trial and Strife

I. He provides despite complaint

II. He provides in spite of circumstance

III. He provides respite to His people

Guest Preaching Today: Pastor-elect Drew Naumann

Sermon Text: 1 John 4:1-11

Sermon Theme: The Bible pumps the fuel (God's love) that powers the engine (love) of the Christian's life

I. The Bible with its message about Jesus as well as all other necessary teachings is to be defended against all attackers

II. Its main theme: God's love in Jesus for us which produces our love to God and for one another.

Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Acts 8:26-40

Sermon Theme: "It's All About the Savior"

1. And He's all about communication.

2. And He's all about the truth.

3. And He's all about inclusion.

Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: Acts 4:23-33

Sermon Theme: The Resurrection of Jesus, the greatest event in history, makes everyday for us great.

I. Great grace from Jesus gives daily forgiveness and life

Il. The great power of God makes even "bad" days good

III. Each day we have a great purpose: witness to the Resurrection of Jesus

Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Luke 24:36-49

Sermon Theme: MAKE THE "RISEN CHRIST" CONNECTION!

I. It changes fear to faith

II. It changes pointlessness to purpose

Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-34

Sermon Theme: "HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD GROWS"

Guest Preaching Today: Professor Mark Weis

Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8

Sermon Theme: God prepares to send out the message "Jesus Lives!"

1. The First Easter, He opens the tomb, send angels as messengers to tell

of the Resurrection and personalizes soul care.

2. This Easter, He likewise removes obstacles, sends us as messengers to

tell of the Resurrection and personalizes soul care.

Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon Theme: The unseen facts behind the death of Jesus

1. Good News: No one can go (nor needs to) as low as Jesus went

2. Bad News: No one can go as high as Jesus has gone.

Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text:John 12:20-33

Sermon Theme: DISCIPLESHIP AND THE EXPENDABLE SEED"

I. It means BEING the fruit of Jesus' labors

II. It means BEARING the fruit of Jesus' labors

Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:4-10

Sermon Theme: "Understanding the Gift of Salvation"

1. From hopeless to heaven, because of his love.

2. He saved us, to love us more in heaven.

3. We've contributed nothing to our salvation.

4. The Christian is God's creative work.

Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller