Month: May 2017
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Sunday after the Ascension (1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Sunday after the Ascension + May 28, 2017 Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11 Just imagine that you are hearing this as a first century Christian, who has witnessed the horror of crucifixion. It’s how the world knows that criminals are punished. Now apply that to your faith, that you believe…
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Sixth Sunday of Easter (John 14:15-21)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Sixth Sunday of Easter + May 21, 2017 Text: John 14:15-21 As we approach Ascension Day (this year, May 25), we continue to hear powerfully encouraging words from our Lord about how He continues to be with us, even though hidden from our sight. This time, our Lord tells…
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Fifth Sunday of Easter (John 14:1-14)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Fifth Sunday of Easter + May 14, 2017 Text: John 14:1-14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” The only reason Jesus says this to His disciples is because He knows their hearts are troubled. You don’t say “I am the Life” unless there’s…
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Fourth Sunday of Easter (John 10:1-10)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Fourth Sunday of Easter + May 7, 2017 Text: John 10:1-10 Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd in this section of John’s Gospel. Typically, we picture the Shepherd standing in endless green hills, leading His sheep. However, right from the top of this discussion, Jesus describes a sheepfold. The…