Month: March 2018
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Good Friday (Isaiah 53:4–6)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Good Friday + March 30, 2018 Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was…
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Maundy Thursday (John 13:1-15, 34-35)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Maundy Thursday + March 29, 2018 Text: John 13:1-15, 34-35 The question of the Passover is, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” The Jewish answer is, “We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and the Lord, our God, took us out from there with a strong…
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Palm Sunday (Philippians 2:5-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Palm Sunday + March 25, 2018 Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Everyone admires a humble, loving person. Nobody would argue these qualities are a bad thing. Jesus is one of those people who exemplify humility and love. Many people admire Him as one of history’s greats. …
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Lent 6 Midweek (Amos 4:6–13)
Return to the Lord, Who Does Not Tire of Calling You Amos 4:6–13 Sermon Outline Judgment looms! Judgment did not have to come if we had heeded the Lord’s repeated calls. Because we did not heed, judgment is meted out on Christ. Because He Does Not Tire of Calling You, the Lord Will Not Rest…
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Fifth Sunday in Lent (Judica) (Genesis 22:1-14)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Fifth Sunday in Lent (Judica) + March 18, 2018 Text: Genesis 22:1-14 This past Sunday, we heard how God provides for all our needs. In the collect we prayed, “Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we…
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Lent 5 Midweek (Malachi 3:6–12)
Return to the Lord, Who Does Not Change Malachi 3:6–12 Sermon Outline Children are dependent. Children are ungrateful. Children are blessed. You Are Blessed to Be a Child of One Who Does Not Change. Sermon Did you hear how the Lord referred to you? It was right there in Mal 3:6. “For I the Lord…
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Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare) (John 6:1-15)
Bethlehem Lutheran & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare) + March 11, 2018 Text: John 6:1-15 The Lord provided for the Israelites in the wilderness with manna and quail. Moses reminded them of this in Deuteronomy 8: “2Remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led…
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Lent 4 Midweek (Hosea 6:1–6)
Return to the Lord, Who Will Raise You Up Hosea 6:1–6 Sermon Outline Though He Has Disciplined You, Return to the Lord Because You Know Him. Return to the Lord, for he is reliable. Return to the Lord, even though you are not reliable. III. Return to the Lord, for he is steadfast through cross…
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Third Sunday in Lent (Oculi) (Ephesians 5:1-9)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Third Sunday in Lent (Oculi) + March 4, 2018 Text: Ephesians 5:1-9 St. Paul says, “Be imitators of God, as beloved children.” “What makes you think that you’re special?” The implication is that being special or privileged is a bad thing. …