Month: November 2016
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Advent Midweek 1: Rahab the Harlot (Joshua 2:1-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Advent Midweek 1 – November 30, 2016 Text: Joshua 2:1-11 Rahab had the faith to recognize “God in the heavens above” She saw which nation the Lord was with, and threw her lot in with them. She confessed her faith by asking for protection when Israel invaded Jericho. She…
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Blessed is Our King Who Comes! (Matthew 21:1-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR First Sunday in Advent + November 27, 2016 Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Advent is all about the coming of our Lord. He came in the flesh, just as was promised. He comes again in great glory, just as was promised. When He enters into Jerusalem, He shows us what sort…
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Thanking God for His Blessings in Christ (Psalm 67)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Thanksgiving Eve – November 23, 2016 Text: Psalm 67 “God bless you!” “I feel truly blessed.” “God has blessed them with children.” You hear phrases like this all the time from people. But think about what is being said. We say “God bless you” when someone sneezes, wishing them…
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Do Not Despair, the Lord Returns! (Malachi 3:13-18)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Last Sunday of the Church Year – November 20, 2016 Text: Malachi 3:13-18 At first, there’s righteous anger: How could this world be so godless? Look at what’s on TV! Look at what’s accepted as normal now! Don’t you hear the filthy lyrics in popular music? Don’t you see…
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Watching and Waiting for the Lord (Luke 21:29-36)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR 26th Sunday after Pentecost + November 13, 2016 Text: Luke 21:29-36 Trying to stay awake is hard sometimes. Parents of newborns know what it’s like to have to run on fumes, not getting the sleep they need but still needing to press on with daily life. Sometimes they’re caught…
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God's Every Promise Does Not Fail (Matt. 5:1-12)
All Saints Day (observed) + November 6, 2016 Text: Matthew 5:1-12 We live in a world that disappoints because it can never truly satisfy—no matter how much it might promise. Infomercials are notorious for making great promises about products, only to be told later “results may vary.” “Read my lips: No new…