2017 Message Archive:

Bulletin cover drawings by John Hrehov

August 6, 2017
The 9th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
  (LSB 699) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5
• Epistle: Romans 9:1-5
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
  Alleluia. These things are written that you may believe
  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia.
• Hymn:O Living Bread from Heaven
  (LSB 642) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Jesus Feeds the Hungry
  (Matthew (14:13-21) Rev. Chad L. Smith

July 30, 2017
The 8th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
  (LSB 644) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-9
• Epistle: Romans 8:28-39
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
  Alleluia. These things are written that you may believe
  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia.
• Sermon: Those Whom God Foreknew, He Also Predestined
  (Romans 8:28-39) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn to Depart: In Thee Is Gladness
  (LSB 818) Hymn Text

July 23, 2017
The 7th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 44:6-8
• Epistle: Romans 8:18-27
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
  
• Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
  (LSB 892) Hymn Text
• Sermon: The Wheat and Weeds
  (Matt. 13: 24-30, 36-43) Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Hymn to Depart: Praise to You and Adoration
  (LSB 692) Hymn Text

July 16, 2017
The 6th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
  (LSB 901) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13
• Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-25
  
• Sermon: A Sower Went Out to Sow (Matt. 13:1-9, 18-25)
  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Recognition: 60th Anniversary Ordination of the Rev. Richard Maassel
• Hymn to Depart: Sent Forth by God's Blessing
  (LSB 643) Hymn Text

July 9, 2017
The 5th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 9:9-12
• Epistle: Romans 7:14-25a
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
  
• Sermon: Yoked to Jesus (Matt. 11:25-30)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Hymn to Depart: Almighty Father, Bless the Word
  (LSB 923) Hymn Text

July 2, 2017
The 4th Sunday after Pentecost

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

June 25, 2017
The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession

• Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In
  (LSB 913) Hymn Text
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 119:41-48 (Psalm Text)
  Choir: CTSFW Christ & Phoebe Academy Choir
• Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13
• Epistle: Romans 6:12-23
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-23
  
• Sermon: Confessing the Faith, Then and Now (Matt. 10:5a, 21-33)
  Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology, CTSFW

June 18, 2017
The 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Exodus 19:2-8
• Epistle: Romans 5:6-15
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 9:35--10:8
  
• Hymn: God Loved the World
  (LSB 571) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Jesus' Compassion
  (Matthew 9:35--10:8) Sem. Jordan Schaller

June 11, 2017
The 1st Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Trinity Sunday

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

June 4, 2017
The Day of Pentecost

• Hymn: Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
  (LSB 498) Hymn Text
• Confession & Absolution
• Kyrie & Gloria in Excelsis  (Text)
• First Reading: Numbers 11:24-30
• Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 7:37-39
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
  Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful,
  and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Sermon: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles: Jesus in the Feasts
  (John 7:37-39) Rev. Peter C. Cage

May 28, 2017
The 7th Sunday of Easter

• Venite: O Come, Let Us Sing (Psalm 95:1-7)
  Psalm Text
• First Reading: Acts 1:12-26
• Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11
• Holy Gospel: John 17:1-11
• Responsory: Responsory for Easter
  Give to the Lord all glory and strength,
  give Him the honor due His name. Alleluia, alleluia.
• Sermon: Jesus' Prayer for the Church (John 17:1-11)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Music at the Offering: Abide, O Dearest Jesus
  St. Pauls's Women's Choir, Matthew Machemer, director

May 21, 2017
The 6th Sunday of Easter

• Hymn: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
  (LSB 556, stanzas 1-5) Hymn Text
• First Reading: Acts 17:16-21
• Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-22
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 14:15-21
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
  Christ being raised from the dead will die no more;
  Death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia!
  I will not leave you desolate; I will come back to you.
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Sermon: Another Helper (and More Comfort)
  (John 14:15-21) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day
  (LSB 489) Hymn Text

May 14, 2017
The 5th Sunday of Easter

• First Reading: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a,51-60
• Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25
• Holy Gospel: John 14:1-14
• Responsory: Responsory for Easter
  Give to the Lord all glory and strength,
  give Him the honor due His name. Alleluia, alleluia.
• Hymn: Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won
  (LSB 490) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Like Sheep Without a Shepherd (Matt. 9:35-38)
  Rev. Roosevelt Gray Jr.

May 7, 2017
The 4th Sunday of Easter
Confirmation Sunday

• Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
  (LSB 465) Hymn Text
• First Reading: Acts 2:42-47
• Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25
• Holy Gospel: John 10:1-10
• Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
  (LSB 709) Hymn Text
• Sermon: The Protective Voice (John 10:1-10)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• The Rite of Confirmation
  (2017 Confirmation Class)
• Recessional Hymn: We Know That Christ Is Raised
  (LSB 603) Hymn Text

April 30, 2017
The 3rd Sunday of Easter

• First Reading: Acts 2:14a,36-41
• Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-25
• Alleluia and Verse
  Christ being raised from the dead will die no more;
  Death has no more dominion over Him. Alleluia!
  Our hearts burn within us while he opens to us the Scriptures.
• Holy Gospel: Luke:24:13-35
• Sermon: On the Road and At the Table (Luke:24:13-35)
  Rev. Peter C. Cage

April 23, 2017
The 2nd Sunday of Easter

• Choral Prelude: Holy Radiant Light
• Hymn: Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
  LSB 466 (Hymn Text)
• Opening & Venite (Psalm 95:1-7)
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 57
• First Reading: Acts 5:29-42
• Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9
• Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
• Responsory: Responsory for Easter
  Give to the Lord all glory and strength,
  give Him the honor due His name. Alleluia, alleluia.
• Hymn: O Sons and Daughters of the King
  LSB 470 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: Flesh and Peace (John 20:19-31)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Canticle: Christ Has Been Raised (Text)
• Music at the Offering: Praise to the Lord
• Hymn to Depart: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing
  LSB 475 (Hymn Text)
• Choral Blessing: The Lord Bless You
• Post Service Music
  
  Our sincere thanks to the CLHS A Cappella Choir and Instrumentalists
  Mr Tavis Schlicker, director

April 16, 2017
The Resurrection of Our Lord

• Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
  LSB 457 (Hymn Text)
• OT Reading: Jeremiah 31:1-6
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 118
  (Psalm Text)
• Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
• Sermon: Hidden, In Christ, With God
  (Colossians 3:1-4) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Music at the Distribution: Thine is the Glory
  (Music Text) St. Paul's Youth Choir
• Recessional Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
  LSB 465, st. 1 (Hymn Text)

April 9, 2017
Palm Sunday, Sunday of the Passion

• Holy Gospel: John 12:12-19
• Processional Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosannas
  LSB 443 (Hymn Text)
• Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
• Sermon: Leading Us to the Cross
  (John 12:12-19) Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Music at the Distribution: O Come Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus
  St. Paul's Adult Choir, Matthew Machemer, director
• Post-Communion: Collect & Benediction
• Hymn to Depart: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty
  LSB 441:4,5 (Hymn Text)

April 2, 2017
The 5th Sunday in Lent

• Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
• Epistle: Romans 8:1-11
• Holy Gospel: John 11:17-27,38-53
• Hymn: My Song Is Love Unknown
  LSB 430 (Hymn Text)
  stanza 5: St. Paul's Adult Choir
• Sermon: When You Say Christ... (John 11:17-27,38-53)
  Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher

March 26
The 4th Sunday in Lent

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

March 19, 2017
The 3rd Sunday in Lent

• Introit: Blessed Are Those
• Old Testament Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
• Epistle: Romans 5:1-8
• Lenten Verse & Holy Gospel: John 4:5-30;39-42
  Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and
  merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast
  love. And abounding in steadfast love.
• Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
  LSB 849 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: God Where You'd Never Expect to Find Him
  (John 4:5-30;39-42) Rev. Peter C. Cage

March 12, 2017
The 2nd Sunday in Lent

• Choral Psalm: Psalm 121 (Psalm Text)
  soloists: Matthew and Nathan Grime
• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
• Epistle: Romans 4:1-8,13-17
• Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17
• Responsory: Responsory for Lent
  He was delivered up to death;
  He was delivered for the sins of the people.
• Hymn: Lord Thee I Love, with All My Heart
  LSB 708 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: Lifted High (John 3:1-17)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
  
• Canticle: Benedictus (Song of Zechariah)
  (Canticle Text)

March 5, 2017
The 1st Sunday in Lent

• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3:1-21
• Epistle: Romans 5:12-19
• Lenten Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
  Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and
  merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast
  love. And abounding in steadfast love.
• Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  LSB 656 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: 'Old Evil Foe' vs. Our God 'A Mighty Fortress'
  (All Readings) Rev. Peter C. Cage

February 26, 2017
The Transfiguration of Our Lord

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

February 19, 2017
The 7th Sunday after Epiphany
Commemoration of Martin Luther's Death

• Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48
  Alleluia. Love your enemies and pray
  for those who persecute you. Alleluia.
• Hymn: My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker
  LSB 820 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: The Righteousness of God (Matthew 5:38-48)
  Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast
  President, Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne

February 12, 2017
The 6th Sunday after Epiphany

• Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37
  
• Hymn: These Are the Holy Ten Commands
  LSB 578 (Hymn Text), soloist: Emily Berning
• Sermon: Murders, Adulteries... and God Reconciled
  (Matthew 5:21-37) Rev. Peter C. Cage

February 5, 2017
The 5th Sunday after Epiphany

• Hymn: O Savior of Our Fallen Race
  LSB 403 (Hymn Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 58:3-9a
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
  Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go?
  You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.
• Hymn: Thy Strong Word
  LSB 578 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: You Are Salt (Matthew 5:13-20)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith

January 29, 2017
The 4th Sunday after Epiphany

• Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:1-8
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
  Alleluia. Blessed are the poor in spirit,
  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia.
• Sermon: "And He Opened His Mouth..." (Matthew 5:1-12)
  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn to Depart: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, st. 1 & 5
  LSB 394  (Hymn Text)

January 22, 2017
The 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

• Hymn: The People That in Darkness Sat
  LSB 412  (Hymn Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
• Responsory (Pastor Cage & Congregation)
  Lord, I love the habitation of Your house
  and the place where Your glory dwells.
• Sermon: Follow Me (Matthew 4:12-23)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Choral Voluntary: Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love
  St. Paul's 3rd & 4th Grade Choristers (Hymn Text)
  Anne Fritz, Director

January 15, 2017
The 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 1:29-42a
  Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go?
  You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.
• Hymn: The Only Son from Heaven
  LSB 402  (Hymn Text)  choir: Adult Choir
• Sermon: God's Lamb, God's Son: Taking Away Sin
  (John 1:29-42a) Rev. Peter C. Cage

January 8, 2017
The Baptism of Our Lord

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9
• Epistle: Romans 6:1-11
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
• Responsory
  Lord, I love the habitation of Your house
  and the place where Your glory dwells.
• Hymn: To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord
  LSB 406  (Hymn Text)  soloist: Emily Berning
• Sermon: The Beloved (Matthew 3:13-17) 
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Collect of the Day

January 1, 2017
Day of Circumcision & Name of Jesus

• Hymn: O Sing of Christ
  LSB 362  (Hymn Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Numbers 6:22-27
• Epistle: Galations 3:23-29
• Allelulia Verse & Holy Gospel: Luke 2:21
  (Verse Text)
• Sermon: When God Wants to Help His People...
  (Luke 2:21) Rev. Peter C. Cage