The Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Spiritually Sensitize Us to Others (Romans 14:19,21;15:1-2,5-7)

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Order of Worship:

Hymn 165 - "Behold the Lamb of God"
Liturgy:

The Scripture Reading - Romans 14:1-18 (Excerpts)

The Apostles Creed (TLH, page 12)

Hymn "Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace"

Sermon Topic: The Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Spiritually Sensitize Us to Others
1. By Recognizing and Responding to Their Spiritual Needs
2. By Not Misusing Our Christian Liberty To Give Offense
3. By Pursuing a Spirit of Peace and Mutual Edification
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: Romans 14:19,21;15:1-2,5-7 (NKJV)

Hymn: "Son of God, Eternal Savior"

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Choir: "The Heavens Resounding"

Our Prayers and Our Lord's Benediction

Hymn 412 - "May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill"

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Therapeutic Snake (John 3:14-16)

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn 155
Lenten Liturgy:
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins (Psalm 51 Excerpts):
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight. Have mercy on me, O God according to Your loving-kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions; Wash me thoroughly from my inquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

The Absolution

Sung Response: (Melody Hymn 388)
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, Whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


The Story of Our Lord's Suffering and Death

The Lenten Creed (Luther's Second Article Explanation):
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil - not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that i should be His own, live under Him in His Kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness. Just as He has risen from death, lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

Hymn 245

Sermon Topic: The Therapeutic Snake
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: John 3:14-16 (NKJV)

Hymn (Melody Hymn 552):
Hold Thou Thy cross before my faith-filled heart,
Show me Thy love, Thy grace to me impart.
Forgiveness, peace, Thy help in ev'ry need -
My Savior, Shepherd, O abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lenten Prayer:
Great Redeemer, strong to save, You came to earth to take our place under the Law, to suffer and die that we might live. during this somber season, we see You agonize, bleed, suffer hell and die - all for us. There are no sins to call for such punishment, except the sins that we have done. It is far beyond our capacity to fathom the Love that takes our place on the cross. Out of this horrible tragedy, You have brought us peace, joy and hope. Through Your cross, we are forgiven and forever free from the guilt, burden and punishment of our sin. What language is there to express our utter and heartfelt thanks to You, dear Savior? Lord, make outs a faithful and meaningful journey to Calvary with You. Help us in word and song and life to ever proclaim: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory". Amen

Lord's Prayer:
Our Father Who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lenten Benediction

Hymn 354

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Judah's Lion (Genesis 49:9-11)

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn 166
Lenten Liturgy:
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins (Psalm 51 Excerpts):
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight. Have mercy on me, O God according to Your loving-kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions; Wash me thoroughly from my inquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

The Absolution

Sung Response: (Melody Hymn 388)
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, Whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


The Story of Our Lord's Suffering and Death

The Lenten Creed (Luther's Second Article Explanation):
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil - not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that i should be His own, live under Him in His Kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness. Just as He has risen from death, lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

Hymn 721

Sermon Topic: Judah's Lion
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: Genesis 49:9-11 (NKJV)

Hymn (Melody Hymn 552):
Hold Thou Thy cross before my faith-filled heart,
Show me Thy love, Thy grace to me impart.
Forgiveness, peace, Thy help in ev'ry need -
My Savior, Shepherd, O abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lenten Prayer:
Great Redeemer, strong to save, You came to earth to take our place under the Law, to suffer and die that we might live. during this somber season, we see You agonize, bleed, suffer hell and die - all for us. There are no sins to call for such punishment, except the sins that we have done. It is far beyond our capacity to fathom the Love that takes our place on the cross. Out of this horrible tragedy, You have brought us peace, joy and hope. Through Your cross, we are forgiven and forever free from the guilt, burden and punishment of our sin. What language is there to express our utter and heartfelt thanks to You, dear Savior? Lord, make outs a faithful and meaningful journey to Calvary with You. Help us in word and song and life to ever proclaim: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory". Amen

Lord's Prayer:
Our Father Who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lenten Benediction

Hymn 175

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Power of the Gospel of Christ to Create a True People of God (Romans 9: 1-5,22-26)

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Order of Worship:

Hymn 462 - "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord"

Scripture Reading - Romans 9;14-16,30-33

Apostles Creed

Hymn 460 - "Behold, The Sure Foundation Stone"

Sermon: The Power of the Gospel of Christ to Create a True People of God
Text: Romans 9: 1-5,22-26 (NKJV)
Pastor David Schierenbeck

Hymn 473 (v 1-3)- "The Church's One Foundation"

Children's Message: "A Sad Or Happy Face?"

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Our Prayers and Our Lord's Benediction

Hymn: "How Wide The Love of Christ!"

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Provisional Ram (Genesis 22:13-14)

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn 149
Lenten Liturgy:
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins (Psalm 51 Excerpts):
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight. Have mercy on me, O God according to Your loving-kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions; Wash me thoroughly from my inquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

The Absolution

Sung Response: (Melody Hymn 388)
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, Whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


The Story of Our Lord's Suffering and Death

The Lenten Creed (Luther's Second Article Explanation):
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil - not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that i should be His own, live under Him in His Kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness. Just as He has risen from death, lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

Hymn 159

Sermon Topic: The Provisional Ram
(Former Pastor Paul Voss)
Sermon Text: Genesis 22:13-14 (NKJV)

Hymn (Melody Hymn 552):
Hold Thou Thy cross before my faith-filled heart,
Show me Thy love, Thy grace to me impart.
Forgiveness, peace, Thy help in ev'ry need -
My Savior, Shepherd, O abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lenten Prayer:
Great Redeemer, strong to save, You came to earth to take our place under the Law, to suffer and die that we might live. during this somber season, we see You agonize, bleed, suffer hell and die - all for us. There are no sins to call for such punishment, except the sins that we have done. It is far beyond our capacity to fathom the Love that takes our place on the cross. Out of this horrible tragedy, You have brought us peace, joy and hope. Through Your cross, we are forgiven and forever free from the guilt, burden and punishment of our sin. What language is there to express our utter and heartfelt thanks to You, dear Savior? Lord, make outs a faithful and meaningful journey to Calvary with You. Help us in word and song and life to ever proclaim: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory". Amen

Lord's Prayer:
Our Father Who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lenten Benediction

Hymn 390

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Power of the Gospel of Christ to Make Us More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:31-39)

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Order of Worship:

Hymn 427 (v 1,3,5,7) - "How Firm A Foundation"

Invocation, Confession of Sins and Absolution

Responsive Reading of Romans 8 (Excerpts)

The Apostles Creed

Hymn 385 (v 1, 4, 9-10) - "Now I Have Found The Firm Foundation"

Sermon: The Power of the Gospel of Christ to Make Us More Than Conquerors
1. Over Our Accuser - For We Are Justified In Christ
2. Over Any Who Would Separate Us From Christ
Text: Romans 8:31-39
Pastor David Schierenbeck

Hymn - "When Peace Like a River (It is Well With My Soul)"

Our Gifts for the Lord's Work

Our Prayers and Our Lord's Benediction

Hymn 428 - "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus"

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Merciful Hen (Matthew 23:37)

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn 723
Lenten Liturgy:
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins (Psalm 51 Excerpts):
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight. Have mercy on me, O God according to Your loving-kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions; Wash me thoroughly from my inquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

The Absolution

Sung Response: (Melody Hymn 388)
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, Whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


The Story of Our Lord's Suffering and Death

The Lenten Creed (Luther's Second Article Explanation):
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil - not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that i should be His own, live under Him in His Kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness. Just as He has risen from death, lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

Hymn 419

Sermon Topic: The Merciful Hen
(Pastor John Hein - Grace of Fridley)
Sermon Text: Matthew 23:37 (NKJV)

Hymn (Melody Hymn 552):
Hold Thou Thy cross before my faith-filled heart,
Show me Thy love, Thy grace to me impart.
Forgiveness, peace, Thy help in ev'ry need -
My Savior, Shepherd, O abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lenten Prayer:
Great Redeemer, strong to save, You came to earth to take our place under the Law, to suffer and die that we might live. during this somber season, we see You agonize, bleed, suffer hell and die - all for us. There are no sins to call for such punishment, except the sins that we have done. It is far beyond our capacity to fathom the Love that takes our place on the cross. Out of this horrible tragedy, You have brought us peace, joy and hope. Through Your cross, we are forgiven and forever free from the guilt, burden and punishment of our sin. What language is there to express our utter and heartfelt thanks to You, dear Savior? Lord, make outs a faithful and meaningful journey to Calvary with You. Help us in word and song and life to ever proclaim: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory". Amen

Lord's Prayer:
Our Father Who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lenten Benediction

Hymn 172 (v 1-5)

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO BATTLE AND TO DEFEAT OUR INNER DEMONS (Romans 7 : 18 – 25)

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For Pre-Service Reading – Psalm 51 (P 28 In Front Of Supplement)

Opening Hymn 742 (Supplement) – “Praise, My Soul”

The Liturgy ………………………….. Supplement (Pages 12 – 15)
The Scripture – Matthew 6 : 19 - 23
After establishing that our sin “died with Christ”, that the guilt and condemnation of our sins was nailed to the cross and buried with Christ, the Apostle reminds us that we have also risen with Christ– to new spiritual and eternal life in Him. No longer are we slaves to sin and all its horrific life and eternity consequences. Rather we are now by faith slaves to God and His righteousness – which leads to a life of love and service to Jesus and an eternity of joy in His Presence.

Hymn 784 (Supplement) – “Lord, Take My Hand And Lead Me”

The Sermon …………………………………… Romans 7 : 18 – 25

“I know that nothing good lives in me – that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good,but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; No, the evil I do not want to do – this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin living in me. So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; But I see another law at work in me, waging war against me and making me captive to the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God – through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So then, with the mind I myself serve God’s law, but with the flesh the law of sin.”

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO BATTLE AND TO DEFEAT OUR INNER DEMONS

The “Create In Me” (Supplement – Page 16)

Our Gifts For the Lord’s Work

The Communion Liturgy (Pages 17-19 In Supplement)

The Distribution Of Holy Communion (Hymn 755 – Supplement)
(Since God’s Word presents the reception of the Sacrament as a most intimate expression of spiritual and confessional unity, we ask that only those who have publicly expressed such oneness with us by membership at Berea or another CLC church come forward. Any having questions or seeking a church home are invited to speak with Pastor.)

The Post-Communion Liturgy (Pages 20-21)

The Benediction

The Closing Hymn 764 (V 2 & 4) In Supplement

(8:30) Choir: “O Bread Of Life”
Director: Cathy Augustin Accompanist: Audra Wiste
O Bread of Life from heaven to every pilgrim given, O manna from above: The souls that hunger feed Thou, the hearts that see Thee lead Thou with Thy most sweet and tender love…. O Fount of grace redeeming, O river ever streaming from Jesus’ holy side: Come Thou Thyself bestowing on thirsting souls, and flowing till all their wants are satisfied… O Jesus this receiving, Thy Word of truth believing, We Thine unseen adore: Grant,when our race is ended, that we to heaven ascended, may see Thy glory evermore.

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.