Bethlehem Lutheran Church ยป sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.orgBethlehem Lutheran ChurchBethlehem Lutheran ChurchnoSermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,OlsonSermons from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St Cloud MNSermon audio from the previous Sunday's service. For more information visit http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org February 12, 2012 Sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/LEj0yZHtep0/february-12-2012-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/february-12-2012-sermon#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:28:51 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=2009 Read more »]]> Pastor Dee preaches on the Gospel lesson for this weekend, the healing of the leper. The lessons for this weekend offer reminders of who Jesus is especially when we forget God’s promises in the midst of suffering and doubt.

Preaching Texts:
2nd Kings 5:1-14
1st Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/february-12-2012-sermon/feed 0 noPastor Dee preaches on the Gospel lesson for this weekend, the healing of the leper. The lessons for this weekend offer reminders of who Jesus is especially when we forget God’s promises in the midst of suffering and doubt. Preaching Texts: 2nd KingBethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Dee preaches on the Gospel lesson for this weekend, the healing of the leper. The lessons for this weekend offer reminders of who Jesus is especially when we forget God’s promises in the midst of suffering and doubt. Preaching Texts: 2nd Kings 5:1-14 1st Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45 mp3 Read more »Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/february-12-2012-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/February122012/02122012.mp3 January 29, 2012 Sermon by Pastor Steve Cook http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/bUKqsOSiMYc/january-29-2012-sermon-by-pastor-steve-cook http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/january-29-2012-sermon-by-pastor-steve-cook#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:48:11 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1972 Pastor Steve preaches on this special Global Ministry Partner weekend. He is joined by two daughters of African immigrants sharing their experiences of life and faith.

Preaching Texts:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1st Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/january-29-2012-sermon-by-pastor-steve-cook/feed 0 noPastor Steve preaches on this special Global Ministry Partner weekend. He is joined by two daughters of African immigrants sharing their experiences of life and faith. Preaching Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1st Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 mp3 File for Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Steve preaches on this special Global Ministry Partner weekend. He is joined by two daughters of African immigrants sharing their experiences of life and faith. Preaching Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1st Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 mp3 File for Download Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/january-29-2012-sermon-by-pastor-steve-cookhttp://www.archive.org/download/January292012/01292012.mp3 January 22, 2012 Sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/qmEFRfJ1xHY/january-22-2012-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/january-22-2012-sermon#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:08:06 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1956 Pastor Dee preaches on the Gospel Lesson for this weekend, Jesus’ calling of the fishermen. How has God changed your direction by calling you to drop your nets and follow him?

Preaching Texts:
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1st Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/january-22-2012-sermon/feed 0 noPastor Dee preaches on the Gospel Lesson for this weekend, Jesus’ calling of the fishermen. How has God changed your direction by calling you to drop your nets and follow him? Preaching Texts: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1st Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 mp3Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Dee preaches on the Gospel Lesson for this weekend, Jesus’ calling of the fishermen. How has God changed your direction by calling you to drop your nets and follow him? Preaching Texts: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1st Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 mp3 File Download Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/january-22-2012-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/January222012/01222012.mp3 Sermon from January 15, 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/_9bjKo4F840/sermon-from-january-15-2012 http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/sermon-from-january-15-2012#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:41:06 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1944 Read more »]]> Pastor Janine preaches on the Gospel Lesson from Mark Chapter 1. What is the “Good News,” the “Gospel” that Mark is presenting? How does this Gospel differ from other “good news” of the time and what impact does it have on our life today?

Preaching Texts:
Genesis 1:1-5
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/sermon-from-january-15-2012/feed 0 noPastor Janine preaches on the Gospel Lesson from Mark Chapter 1. What is the “Good News,” the “Gospel” that Mark is presenting? How does this Gospel differ from other “good news” of the time and what impact does it haveBethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Janine preaches on the Gospel Lesson from Mark Chapter 1. What is the “Good News,” the “Gospel” that Mark is presenting? How does this Gospel differ from other “good news” of the time and what impact does it have on our life today? Preaching Texts: Genesis 1:1-5 Acts 19:1-7 Read more »Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/sermon-from-january-15-2012http://www.archive.org/download/February152012/01152012.mp3 Sermon from January 1, 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/xe4J9dgyA2g/sermon-from-january-1-2012 http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/sermon-from-january-1-2012#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:21:56 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1880 Read more »]]> Pastor Steve preaches on the Gospel text for the “The Holy Name of Jesus” weekend. There is a blessing that comes with receiving a name, you are claimed by the one naming you as a beloved child. In baptism God names us a beloved children and we are called to live in that blessing everyday!

Preaching Texts:
Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:15-21

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/sermon-from-january-1-2012/feed 0 noPastor Steve preaches on the Gospel text for the “The Holy Name of Jesus” weekend. There is a blessing that comes with receiving a name, you are claimed by the one naming you as a beloved child. In baptism God names us a beloved children and wBethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Steve preaches on the Gospel text for the “The Holy Name of Jesus” weekend. There is a blessing that comes with receiving a name, you are claimed by the one naming you as a beloved child. In baptism God names us a beloved children and we are called to Read more »Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2012/sermon-from-january-1-2012http://www.archive.org/download/January12012/01012012.mp3 December 18, 2011 sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/R7C8o8xdz1o/december-18-2011-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-18-2011-sermon#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:37:04 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1852 The Sunday School children present a skit to introduce the Gospel lesson. Pastor Steve then encourages us to consider what believing that our God is the “God of Impossibilities” has on our life of faith.

Preaching Texts:
2nd Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-18-2011-sermon/feed 0 noThe Sunday School children present a skit to introduce the Gospel lesson. Pastor Steve then encourages us to consider what believing that our God is the “God of Impossibilities” has on our life of faith. Preaching Texts: 2nd Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchThe Sunday School children present a skit to introduce the Gospel lesson. Pastor Steve then encourages us to consider what believing that our God is the “God of Impossibilities” has on our life of faith. Preaching Texts: 2nd Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Download the mp3 file Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-18-2011-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/December182011/121811.mp3 December 11, 2011 sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/CgmW_6TGAIU/december-11-2011-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-11-2011-sermon#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:49:36 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1821 Read more »]]> Pastor Janine preaches on the Gospel text for this weekend in which John the Baptist is asked: “Are you the messiah?” John’s response is a model for how our lives should be clearly focused on pointing to Jesus, the light of the world.

Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1st Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-11-2011-sermon/feed 0 noPastor Janine preaches on the Gospel text for this weekend in which John the Baptist is asked: “Are you the messiah?” John’s response is a model for how our lives should be clearly focused on pointing to Jesus, the light of the world. PrBethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Janine preaches on the Gospel text for this weekend in which John the Baptist is asked: “Are you the messiah?” John’s response is a model for how our lives should be clearly focused on pointing to Jesus, the light of the world. Preaching Texts: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1st Thessalonians Read more »Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-11-2011-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/December112011/121111.mp3 December 4, 2011 Sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/e9AHPCc0zKM/december-4-2011-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-4-2011-sermon#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:20:35 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1788 Read more »]]> Pastor Dee preaches on the opening of Mark’s Gospel and its call to repentance. Mark’s focus on John the Baptist helps us understand the need for new beginnings and that the best way to begin something new is to repent your old ways first.

Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 40:1-11
2nd Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-4-2011-sermon/feed 0 noPastor Dee preaches on the opening of Mark’s Gospel and its call to repentance. Mark’s focus on John the Baptist helps us understand the need for new beginnings and that the best way to begin something new is to repent your old ways first. PreBethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Dee preaches on the opening of Mark’s Gospel and its call to repentance. Mark’s focus on John the Baptist helps us understand the need for new beginnings and that the best way to begin something new is to repent your old ways first. Preaching Texts: Isaiah Read more »Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/december-4-2011-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/December42011/120411.mp3 November 27, 2011 Sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/cw7ujfJ21SQ/november-27-2011-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/november-27-2011-sermon#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:58:09 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1772 Read more »]]> A skit by children of the congregation introduces the Gospel reading. Pastor Steve Cook then preaches on the lessons for the First Sunday in Advent which seem more foreboding than we expect for this season at least when we believe the world’s message that Advent is about preparing for Christmas instead of anticipating “the Day of the Lord.”

Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 64:1-9
1st Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/november-27-2011-sermon/feed 0 noA skit by children of the congregation introduces the Gospel reading. Pastor Steve Cook then preaches on the lessons for the First Sunday in Advent which seem more foreboding than we expect for this season at least when we believe the world’s messagBethlehem Lutheran ChurchA skit by children of the congregation introduces the Gospel reading. Pastor Steve Cook then preaches on the lessons for the First Sunday in Advent which seem more foreboding than we expect for this season at least when we believe the world’s message that Advent is about preparing for Christmas Read more »Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/november-27-2011-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/November272011/112711.mp3 November 20, 2011 Sermon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BLCSermons/~3/oXZSlWpcoqc/november-20-2011-sermon http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/november-20-2011-sermon#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:16:57 +0000 blchurch@bethlehemlutheran.org (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/?p=1766 Pastor Dee preaches the final Sunday of the Build Up Appeal’s special focus on Ephesians. In the sermon she recounts the history of the congregation that helped “Build Up” Bethlehem into what we are today.

Preaching Texts:
Ephesians 6:10-17
John 18:33-37

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]]> http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/november-20-2011-sermon/feed 0 noPastor Dee preaches the final Sunday of the Build Up Appeal’s special focus on Ephesians. In the sermon she recounts the history of the congregation that helped “Build Up” Bethlehem into what we are today. Preaching Texts: Ephesians 6:10Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Dee preaches the final Sunday of the Build Up Appeal’s special focus on Ephesians. In the sermon she recounts the history of the congregation that helped “Build Up” Bethlehem into what we are today. Preaching Texts: Ephesians 6:10-17 John 18:33-37 mp3 File for download Sermon,Bethlehem,Lutheran,Church,Saint,Cloud,MN,Minnesota,ELCA,Lectionary,Pastor,Cook,Pederson,Olsonhttp://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/2011/november-20-2011-sermonhttp://www.archive.org/download/November202011/112011.mp3 All Rights Reserved by Sermon's Author