Author: Bethlehem Lutheran
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Seputagesima (St. Matthew 20:1-16)
Bethlehem Lutheran & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Seputagesima – January 28, 2018 Text: St. Matthew 20:1-16 It’s true that all of the parables Jesus tells teach about the Kingdom of Heaven and how it differs from our earthly life. While it uses everyday elements, it teaches divine wisdom about God Himself…
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February 2018 Newsletter Article – Lead Us Not into Temptation
From the Pastor: Lead Us Not Into Temptation We are familiar with this prayer, because the Lord taught it to us. But what are we really asking for? Is there a chance that God actually would carry us into temptation? Luther explained it well in the Small Catechism: “God tempts no one. We…
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Transfiguration of Our Lord (Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon and Sweet Home, OR Transfiguration of Our Lord + January 21, 2018 Text: Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21 The Transfiguration is vindication for all the Old Testament saints, here represented by Moses and Elijah. Both of them had moments of vindication during their ministry: Moses when…
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2nd Sunday after the Epiphany ( John 2:1-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon and Sweet Home, OR 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany + January 14, 2018 Text: John 2:1-11 Why did this wedding take place on Tuesday? That’s what the 3rd day was, after all (Sunday is the first day, etc.). The third day was the day of double blessing. …
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The Baptism of Our Lord (Matthew 3:13-18)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR The Baptism of Our Lord + January 7, 2018 Text: Matthew 3:13-18 The Baptism of Jesus is one of the pivotal moments in His ministry. You could say it was the very start of it. But that it was started with baptism is…
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Circumcision and Name of Jesus (Numbers 6:24-27; Luke 2:21)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Circumcision and Name of Jesus + December 31, 2017 Text: Numbers 6:24-27; Luke 2:21 When you say “Happy New Year,” you may be surprised to know what that wish means. Many people think nothing of the greeting, “Happy New Year.” It’s just…
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Nativity of Our Lord (John 1:1-14)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Nativity of Our Lord + December 25, 2017 Text: John 1:1-14 This morning, we complete our series on the pivotal point in the Nicene Creed (which we just confessed). “For us men, and for our salvation, He came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the…
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Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord (Luke 2:10-11)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord + December 24, 2017 Text: Luke 2:10-11 “He came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary” This blessed evening, we will focus on these words which are confessed…
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Fourth Sunday in Advent (Luke 1:46-55)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Fourth Sunday in Advent (Rorate Coeli) + December 24, 2017 Text: Luke 1:46-55 “Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven” This morning is the beginning of a three-part sermon series over today and tomorrow, in which we will focus on the part of the…
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Christmas Services
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing! Sunday, December 24th 10:30 AM – Sunday Worship (4th Sunday in Advent) 7:00 PM – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, December 25th 10:00 AM – Christmas Day Divine Service Special 3-Part Sermon on the words of the Nicene Creed: “Who for us…