Author: Bethlehem Lutheran
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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. …
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Lent 3 Midweek (Jeremiah 15:19–21)
Return to the Lord, Who Will Restore You Jeremiah 15:19–21 Sermon Outline You Get Back Up When There Is the Certainty of Restoration. Jeremiah and you know the frustration of those who will not listen. For Jeremiah and you, frustration gives way to hopelessness. III. The promises of the Lord grant hope to the hopeless.…
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Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere) (Genesis 32:22-32)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere) + February 25, 2018 Text: Genesis 32:22-32 When you pray, do you ever wish you had some extra influence, something that would help God see things your way? I know I do, when I’m praying for someone I…
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Lent 2 Midweek (Isaiah 44:21–28)
Return to the Lord, Who Has Redeemed You Isaiah 44:21–28 Sermon Outline Return to the Lord, For He Alone Redeems You from Slavery. You are a slave to sin and its consequences. You have been redeemed by the Lord; you are free. III. You are free, so rejoice with singing. Sermon It’s one of…
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Christian Memorial for Thomas Henry Standley (John 3:14-18)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Christian Memorial for Thomas Henry Standley – February 19, 2018 Text: John 3:14-18 Tom’s story is a story of the Gospel of Jesus at work. He came to Bethlehem knowing a little about the Lord, but it was here that he was confirmed at the age of 26 on…
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First Sunday in Lent (Invocabit) (Genesis 3:1-21; Matthew 4:1-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR First Sunday in Lent (Invocabit) + February 18, 2018 Text: Genesis 3:1-21; Matthew 4:1-11 The Apostle Peter warns us, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith,…
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Ash Wednesday (Amos 4:6–13)
Lenten Midweek Service: Return to the Lord, Who Does Not Tire of Calling You Text: Amos 4:6–13 3. “Prepare to meet your God.” Those words hit you like a sledgehammer. It’s what you hear a movie villain say before he ends his victim’s life. But it’s no villain that speaks those words to you.…
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Quinquagesima (Luke 18:31-43)
Bethlehem and Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon and Sweet Home, OR Quinquagesima + February 11, 2018 Text: Luke 18:31-43 These two accounts in St. Luke’s Gospel are arranged very intentionally. Side by side, the disciples are placed next to a blind beggar. The disciples are sighted, but blind to see who Jesus is. The beggar is…
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Sexagesima (Second Sunday before Lent)( 2 Corinthians 11:19—12:9)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon and Sweet Home, OR Sexagesima (Second Sunday before Lent) + February 4, 2018 Text: 2 Corinthians 11:19—12:9 The marks of success that we’re accustomed to look for are external: being popular, well-spoken of, and attractive. Indeed, if you owned a business, this is what you would want…