Pastor John’s Sermons 2015-2016

Pastor Rev. John C. Stennfeld

Sunday, November 29, 2015
The First Songs of Christmas: Mary’s Song (Text: Luke 1:39-55)

Sunday, December 6, 2015
The First Songs of Christmas: Zechariah’s Song (Text: Luke 1:67-79)

Sunday, December 13, 2015
The First Songs of Christmas: The Angel’s Song (Text: Luke 2:13-14)

Sunday, December 20, 2015
The First Songs of Christmas: Simeon’s Song (Text: Luke 2:21-32)

Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2015
Where Do We Find God? (Text: Luke 2:11-12)

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2015
Jesus’ Birthday? (Text: Luke 2:11)

Sunday, January 3, 2016
Not Invited? (Text: Ephesians 3:6)

Sunday, January 10, 2016
You are Mine (Text: Isaiah 43:1-7)

Sunday, January 17, 2016
The Common Good (Text: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11)

Sunday, January 24, 2016
Part of the Body (Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a)

Sunday, January 31, 2016
Nothing to Fear (Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10)

Sunday, February 7, 2016
Listen to Him (Text: Luke 9:28-36)

Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote I: “The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” (Text: Matthew 26:41)

Sunday, February 14, 2016
Redeeming Love (Text: Romans 5:7-8)

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote II: “It is better that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” (Text: John 11:50 & 18:14)

Sunday, February 21, 2016
Don’t Shoot the Messenger (Text: Jeremiah 26:8-15)

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote III: I Don’t Know the Man (Text: Matthew 26:72 & 74)

Sunday, February 28, 2016
Never Let Them See Your Sweat (Text: Luke 13:1-9)

Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IV: I Have Sinned (Text: Matthew 27:4a)

Sunday, March 6, 2016
The Parable of the Loving Father (Text: Luke 15:11-32)

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote V: “My kingdom is not of this world.” (Text: John 18:28-36)

Sunday, March 13, 2016
What’s It Worth? (Text: Philippians 3:4b-11)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IV: “Let his blood be on us and on our children.” (Text: Matthew 27:25)

Sunday, March 20, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote VII: “Hosanna!” (Text: Matthew 21:1-9)

Maundy Thursday, March 24, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote VIII: “This is my body given for you.” (Text: Luke 22:19b)

Good Friday, March 25, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IX: “Father, forgive them.” (Text: Luke 23:34)

Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016
Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote X: “He is not here; he has risen!” (Text: Luke 24:6)

Sunday, April 3, 2016
Faithless Thomas (Text: John 20:19-31)

Sunday, April 10, 2016
The Other Great Commission (Text: John 21:15-19)

Sunday, April 17, 2016
The Hope of Things to Come (Text: Revelation 7:9-17)

Sunday, April 24, 2016
We Are One in the Spirit of Jesus (Text: Acts 11:1-18)

Sunday, May 1, 2016
What Are You Waiting For? (Text: John 14:1-3; Acts 1:7-11)

Sunday, May 8, 2016
Even Better Than a Mother’s Love (Text: Isaiah 66:13; 49:15)

Sunday, May 15, 2016
The Church’s Grand Opening (Text: Acts 2:1-21)

Sunday, May 22, 2016
Our Deepest Fear (Text: Acts 2:24)

Sunday, May 29, 2016
The Lord Will Remember Me (Text: Psalm 115:12-13)

Sunday, June 5, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon I – Dangerous Discipleship (Text: Matthew 5:3-12)

Sunday, June 12, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon II – Dangerous Illumination (Text: Matthew 5:14-16)

Sunday, June 26, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon III – Dangerous Requirement (Text: Matthew 5:20)

Sunday, July 3, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon IV – Dangerous Reconciliation (Text: Matthew 5:21-26)

Sunday, July 10, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon V – Dangerous Vision (Text: Matthew 5:27-30)

Sunday, July 24, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VI – Dangerous Marriage Vows (Text: Matthew 5:31-32)

Sunday, July 31, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VII – Dangerous Integrity (Text: Matthew 5:33-37)

Sunday, August 7, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VIII – Dangerous Submission (Text: Matthew 5:38-42)

Sunday, August 14, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VIII – Dangerous Love (Text: Matthew 5:43-48)

Sunday, August 21, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon X – Dangerous Secrecy (Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)

Sunday, August 28, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon XI – Dangerous Trust (Text: Matthew 6:19-34)

Sunday, September 4, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon XII – Dangerous Rule (Text: Matthew 7:1-12)

Sunday, September 11, 2016
The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon XIII – Dangerous Faith (Text: Matthew 7:13-27)

Sunday, September 18, 2016
The Memory of God (Text: Amos 8:4-7)

Sunday, September 25, 2016
Meeting Needs and Saving Lives (Text: Luke 16:19-31)

Sunday, October 2, 2016
Where is God When I Need Him? (Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4)

Sunday, October 9, 2016
Unentitled Gratitude (Text: Luke 17:11-19)

Sunday, October 16, 2016
Don’t Let Go (Text: Genesis 32:22-30)

Sunday, October 23, 2016
Am I My Brother’s Keeper? (Text: Genesis 4:1-15)

Sunday, October 31, 2016
Only the Truth Frees (Text: John 8:31-32)

Sunday, November 6, 2016
The Future of America (Text: Psalm 90:1-4, 14-17)

Sunday, November 13, 2016
That We May Be One (Text: John 17:20-23)

Sunday, November 20, 2016
The Day of Fulfillment (Text: Isaiah 45:22-25)

Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 23, 2016
The Watchful Eye of God (Text: Psalm 121)