Category: Sermons
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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…
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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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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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Advent 3 Midweek (Isaiah 40:1-8)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Advent 3 Midweek – December 20, 2017 Text: Isaiah 40:1-8 Who doesn’t like to feel comfortable? It sure is nice to not be annoyed, or hungry, or sleepy. Your favorite chair, your favorite room in the house, your favorite food and the people around you. That’s what we’re all…