Teaching Archives

Sermon: “Discipling Apollos”

Sunday, May 1, 2011 All believers in Jesus are His disciples.  Jesus calls his disciples to make disciples.  But how does that happen?  We get a great example of disciples making disciples for Jesus when a talented preacher named Apollos comes into Ephasus, but was missing the fullness of Jesus’ baptism.  God uses a special … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 87/May 9-14

May 9-14 Romans 7-16 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, May 9      Romans 7 Read & Listen Online … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 86/May 2-7

May 2-7 Acts 24-Romans 6 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, May 2    Acts 24-26    Read & Listen … Read more

Easter Sermon: “Because… it’s true”

Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 How would you react if you found yourself standing before the same religious leaders that saw to it that Jesus was crucified?  Peter and the other apostles stood their ground and refused to cease teaching in the name of Jesus.  Why were they so bold?  Why did they risk their lives for … Read more

Good Friday Sermon: “Oh, Lord, What Do You See?”

Good Friday, April 22, 2011 The sight and sounds of Jesus’ crucifixion are difficult enough to handle.  But what about from his perspective.  What did Jesus see?  What did Jesus hear?  What did he taste and feel?  Join Bethel Lutheran Church as we hear the last words of Jesus upon the cross and ask the … Read more

Maundy Thursday Sermon: Remember

Maundy Thursday, April 21, 2011 It was already a meal with powerful symbolical significance.  Nobody would ever think of “improving” upon the Passover observance, that is, except Jesus.  When Jesus broke the bread and said “this is my body” and raised the cup of redemption and said, “this is my blood” everything changed.  Listen to … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 85/April 25-30

April 25-30 Acts 13-23 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, April 25   Acts 13-14  Read & Listen Online … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 84/April 18-23

April 18-23 Acts 3-12 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, April 18   Acts 3-4  Read & Listen Online … Read more

Sermon: “Passionate Witness”

Sunday, April 10, 2011 Jesus uses the contrast between light and darkness to describe himself in relation to the rest of the world.  He demonstrates that by giving sight to a man who was born blind.  It’s easy to relate to this man, since we are also born blind to God’s truth in our sin. … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 83/April 11-16

April 11-16 John 15-Acts 2 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, April 11   John 15-16  Read & Listen … Read more