Bethel Lutheran Church

 

 Conflict and Stewardship [14:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Prayer
O God, from whom all good things come, lead us by the Spirit to think on those good and right things, and help us to do them. Amen.
FIRST READING: 1 Corinthians 1:1-11
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God in [...]

 

 A World beyond Figuring Out [12:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Prayer
God of all mercy, by Your power to heal and to forgive, graciously cleanse us from all sin and make us strong; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
Readings
Numbers 21:4-9 (Impatience punished by serpents.)
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Saved by grace through faith.)
John 3:14-21 (Faith reaches for life.)
Sermon
It doesn’t take long in a newspaper to figure out [...]

 

 Ripped Off [12:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Readings
Exodus 20:1-17 (The basic terms of the covenant.)
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (The power and wisdom of the cross.)
John 2:13-25 (Cleansing of the temple.)
Sermon
Listen to the full sermon (by clicking on the play button above) for an amusing antidote from pastor’s childhood and hear how his childhood “tire business” relates to our gospel lesson!
In our gospel lesson [...]

 

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Prayer
O God, Your Son once welcomed an outcast woman and gave her faith.  Give us faith like hers, that we also may trust only in Your love for us. Amen.
Readings
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (The covenant name)
Romans 5:1-11 (God’s grace is for all.)
Mark 8:27-38 (Confessing the way of the cross)
Sermon
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 Trusting God Genesis 22:1-18 [14:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Prayer
Lord God, our strength, the battle of good and evil rages within and around us as the devil tempts us with his empty promises.  Keep us steadfast in Your Word and restore us when we fail.  Amen.
Readings
Genesis 22:1-18 (Testing brings forth faith.)
James 1:12-18 (Steadfast in faith)
Mark 1:9-15 (Victory over temptation)
Sermon
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