Pastor John’s Sermons 2016-2017

Pastor Rev. John C. Stennfeld

Sunday, November 27, 2016
Giving God His Due (Text: Malachi 3:8-12)

Sunday, December 4, 2016
Here He Comes! But Who is He? Our King (Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4)

Sunday, December 11, 2016
Here He Comes! But Who is He? Our Savior (Text: Isaiah 62:10-12)

Sunday, December 18, 2016
Here He Comes! But Who is He? Our God (Text: Isaiah 40:1-5)

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016
Peace on Earth (Text: Luke 2:8-14)

Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2016
No Room (Text: Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 53:3)

Sunday, January 8, 2017
The Meritocracy of Life (Text: Matthew 3:13-17)

Sunday, January 15, 2017
Strong to the Finish (Text: I Corinthians 1:4-9)

Sunday, January 22, 2017
Turn, Turn, Turn (Text: Matthew 4:17)

Sunday, January 29, 2017
Worthy of God’s Presence (Text: Psalm 15)

Sunday, February 5, 2017
Faith is not a ‘Conclusion’ (Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5)

Sunday, February 12, 2017
Love Means Always Having to Say You’re Sorry (Text: Matthew 5:23-24)

Sunday, February 19, 2017
Be Holy (Text: Leviticus 19:1-2)

Sunday, February 26, 2017
To Whom Do You Listen (Text: Matthew 17:1-5)

Sunday, March 5, 2017
Detoxing One’s Spirit (Text: Psalms 32:1-7)

Ash Wednesday, March 8, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Obedience (Text: Mark 14:32-42)

Sunday, March 12, 2017
No Harm (Text: Psalm 121)

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Witness (Text: Mark 14:66-72)

Sunday, March 19, 2017
Herding Cats (Text: Exodus 17:1-7)

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Renewal in True Religion (Text: John 11:45-53; Matthew 26:57-68)

Sunday, March 26, 2017
Choose Wisely (Text: John 9:1–41)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Our Priorities (Text: John 18:28-19:16)

Sunday, April 2, 2017
Out of the Depths (Text: Psalm 130)

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Godly Fear (Text: Luke 23:39-43)

Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017
Hosanna = Lord, Save Us (Text: John 12:12-19)

Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Christian Unity (Text: Luke 22:7-20)

Good Friday, April 14, 2017
A Time of Renewal – Renewal in Faith (Text: Romans 3:22b-28)

Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017
A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Hope (Text: Psalm 130:7)

Sunday, April 23, 2017
Relentless (Text: Acts 5:29-42)

Sunday, April 30, 2017
The Bigger Picture (Text: Luke 24:13-35)

Sunday, May 7, 2017
The Lord is My ‘Shepherd’? (Text: Psalm 23)

Sunday, May 14, 2017
The Offense of the Gospel (Text: John 14:1-6)

Sunday, May 21, 2017
Staying Connected to the Vine (Text: John 15:5-17)

Sunday, May 28, 2017
Helping God (Text: Acts 1:12-26)

Sunday, June 11, 2017
Health, Wealth, and Happiness: If Only I Was Healthier (Text: II Corinthians 12:9)

Sunday, June 18, 2017
Health, Wealth, and Happiness: If Only I Was Wealthy… (Text: I Timothy 6:9)

Sunday, June 25, 2017
Health, Wealth, and Happiness: I Just Want to Be Happy (Text: Philippians 4:12)

Sunday, July 9, 2017
Addicted to Sin (Text: Romans 7:14-25a)

Sunday, July 16, 2017
The Efficacy of God (Text: Isaiah 55:10-13)

Sunday, July 30, 2017
GPS = God’s Protection Service (Text: Romans 8:28-39)

Sunday, August 6, 2017
The Foundational Love of God (Text: Psalm 136:1-9 (23-26))

Sunday, August 13, 2017
Father Knows Best (Text: Job 38:1-18)

Sunday, August 20, 2017
A Monopoly on God (Text: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8)

Sunday, September 3, 2017
Yes, But… (Text: Romans 12:9-21)

Sunday, September 10, 2017
Disciple All People (Text: Matthew 28:18-20)

Sunday, September 17, 2017
But God Intended it for Good (Text: Genesis 50:15-21)

Sunday, September 24, 2017
A Worthy Life (Text: Philippians 1:27)

Sunday, October 1, 2017
A New Reformation: Sermon I: Sin – It’s My Nature (Text: Genesis 6:5)

Sunday, October 8, 2017
A New Reformation: Sermon II: In God We Trust? (Text: Exodus 20:1-6)

Sunday, October 15, 2017
A New Reformation: Sermon III: A Time for Truth (Text: II Timothy 4:3-4)

Sunday, October 22, 2017
A New Reformation: Sermon IV: Too Busy for God (Text: Luke 10:38-42)

Sunday, October 29, 2017
A New Reformation: Sermon V: Grace Alone, Not Grace and… (Text: Ephesians 2:8-9)

Sunday, November 5, 2017
The Day for “All” Saints (Text: Revelation 7:9-17)

Sunday, November 12, 2017
Getting Ready for the End (Text: Matthew 25:1-13)

Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Thanksgiving – Not a Christian Holiday? (Psalm 100)

Sunday, November 26, 2017
One Little Word (Text: Matthew 25:31-46)