The Lutheran Sermon Podcast From Bethany

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December 20, 2020 2 Samuel 7:1-11 & 16 While King David was living in his house, the Lord gave him peace with all his enemies around him. 2  So the king said to the prophet Nathan, “Look, I’m living in a house made of cedar, while the ark of God remains in the tent.” 3  Nathan told the king, “Do everything you have in mind, because the Lord is with you.” 4  But that same night t...

December 13, 2020 Stir us up to Rejoicing Isaiah 9:2-3 2  The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3  You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. John 1:6-8 6  God sent a man named John...

December 2, 2020 Advent 2 Luke 3:1-18 3  It was the fifteenth year in the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea. Herod ruled Galilee, and his brother Philip ruled Iturea and Trachonitis. Lysanias was the ruler of Abilene. 2  It was at the time when Annas and Caiaphas were chief priests that God spoke to John, son of Zechariah, in the desert. 3  John tra...

November 29, 2020 Mark 13:24-37 24  “Now, after the misery of those days, the sun will turn dark, the moon will not give light, 25  the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken. 26  “Then people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27  He will send out his angels, and from every direction under the sky, they wil...

November 22, 2020 Matthew 25:31-46 31  “When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all his angels are with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32  The people of every nation will be gathered in front of him. He will separate them as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33  He will put the sheep on his right but the goats on his left. 34  “Then the king will say t...

November 15, 2020 Matthew 25:13-30 A Story about Three Servants 14  “The kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a trip. He called his servants and entrusted some money to them. 15  He gave one man ten thousand dollars, another four thousand dollars, and another two thousand dollars. Each was given money based on his ability. Then the man went on his trip. 16  “The one who received...

Rev. Nader Hanna was born and raised in Egypt, a Muslim Arabic speaking country, currently lives in Huntington Beach CA, and works as an evangelist and itinerant speaker. Nader helps launch Disciples making movements among Muslims, and helps churches know more about Islam and how to reach Muslims in their communities with the message of God’s love and salvation in Christ Jesus Nader is a regular g...

November 1, 2020 1 John 3:1-3 Consider this: The Father has given us his love. He loves us so much that we are actually called God’s dear children. And that’s what we are. For this reason the world doesn’t recognize us, and it didn’t recognize him either. 2  Dear friends, now we are God’s children. What we will be isn’t completely clear yet. We do know that when Christ appears we will be like...

October 25, 2020 Reformation Day Philippians 4:4 4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

October 18, 2020 Philippians 3:12-21 12  It’s not that I’ve already reached the goal or have already completed the course. But I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me. 13  Brothers and sisters, I can’t consider myself a winner yet. This is what I do: I don’t look back, I lengthen my stride, and 14  I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heaven...

October 11, 2020 Philippians 3:4b-12 If anyone else thinks that he can trust in something physical, I can claim even more. 5  I was circumcised on the eighth day. I’m a descendant of Israel. I’m from the tribe of Benjamin. I’m a pure-blooded Hebrew. When it comes to following Jewish laws, I was a Pharisee. 6  When it comes to being enthusiastic, I was a persecutor of the church. When it...

October 4, 2020 Philippians 2: 12-18 12  My dear friends, you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I’m absent. In the same way continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. 13  It is God who produces in you the desires and actions that please him. 14  Do everything without complaining or arguing. 15  Then you will be blameless a...

September 27, 2020 Philippians 2:1-11 Have the Same Attitude as Christ 2  So then, as Christians, do you have any encouragement? Do you have any comfort from love? Do you have any spiritual relationships? Do you have any sympathy and compassion? 2  Then fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind. 3  Don’t act ou...

September 20, 2020 Philippians 1:12-31 (NIV) Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel 12  Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13  As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14  And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sister...

September 13, 2020 Philippians 1:3-6; 9-14 Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians 3  I thank my God for all the memories I have of you. 4  Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy. 5  I can do this because of the partnership we’ve had with you in the Good News from the first day you believed until now. 6  I’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry...

September 6, 2020 Romans 4:1-9 So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. You are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm! 2  I encourage both Euodia and Syntyche to have the attitude the Lord wants them to have. 3  Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women. They fought beside me to spread the Good News alon...

September 30, 2020- Pastor Kevin Kritzer Romans 12:9-21 & 13:1-14 9 Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good. 10 Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other. 11 Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord. 12 Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually. 13 Share what you have with Go...

August 23, 2020 Romans 11:33-12:8- God's Word Translation 33  God’s riches, wisdom, and knowledge are so deep that it is impossible to explain his decisions or to understand his ways. 34  “Who knows how the Lord thinks? Who can become his adviser?” 35  Who gave the Lord something which the Lord must pay back? 36  Everything is from him and by him and for him. Glory belongs to h...

August 16, 2020 Click here for today's text: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+11&version=GW FOUR QUESTIONS Each time we read the Bible we can come to it, depending on the Holy Spirit to teach us and shape us. When we come to the Bible, the Spirit is teaching and reminding us of the gospel. Here are four simple questions that have helped people see, understand, and remember t...

August 9, 2020 To see a picture of Salvador Dali's painting "Christ of St. John of the Cross" follow this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_of_Saint_John_of_the_Cross Romans 10:5-17 5  Moses writes about receiving God’s approval by following his laws. He says, “The person who obeys these laws will live because he obeys them.” 6  However, Scripture says about God’s approval which...

August 2, 2020 Romans 9:1-16 Paul’s Concern for the Jewish People 9  As a Christian, I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying. The Holy Spirit, along with my own thoughts, supports me in this. 2  I have deep sorrow and endless heartache. 3  I wish I could be condemned and cut off from Christ for the sake of others who, like me, are Jewish by birth. 4  They are Israelites, God’s...

July 28, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Pentecost Romans 8:28-39 Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love 28  We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan. 29  This is true because he already knew his people and had already appointed them to have the same form as the image of his Son. Therefore, his Son is the firstborn amon...

July 19, 2020 Pastor Seth Moorman Romans 8:19-27 19  All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are. 20  Creation was subjected to frustration but not by its own choice. The one who subjected it to frustration did so in the hope 21  that it would also be set free from slavery to decay in order to share the glorious freedom that the children of God will have....

July 12, 2020 Romans 8:12-18 12  So, brothers and sisters, we have no obligation to live the way our corrupt nature wants us to live. 13  If you live by your corrupt nature, you are going to die. But if you use your spiritual nature to put to death the evil activities of the body, you will live. 14  Certainly, all who are guided by God’s Spirit are God’s children. 15  You haven...