Gathering Time
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Pentecost was a day of miracles, including the miracle of understanding given to peopel who spoke many different languages but understood the proclamation of the Apostles. It was the opposite of the language confusion that took place at the Tower of Babel and it was the beginning of a great sending of the church to every tribe, nation and tounge. In addition to the Pentecost sermon from Bethany Lutheran, there is a song performed by C2W (Created 2 Worship) at the end of the episode.
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Mission Control
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Before a rocket launch, there is a great deal of preparation and just before there is a series of final systems checks. In this sermon from Bethany Lutheran's Ascension Sunday, I am connecting that image with the Apostles who waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit. This episode also features special music from Linda and Lindsay Hemphill.
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Lessons and Carols 2021
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This holiday podcast includes music from many of Bethany's choirs recorded during the Advent and Christmas seasons, with special thanks to Linda Hemphill our Music Director and "Team Roadie" our sound board operators who have been providing some very good material for me to share! I pray the readings and music in this podcast helps you to celebrate the coming our Savior. Merry Christmas!
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Daniel Chapter 6
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This podcast was recorded to share music from Bethany Lutheran's children's choirs and the message that comes from Daniel and the Lion's Den.
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Daniel Chapter 5
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In the introduction, I have some news about worship at Bethany for the summer of 2021 followed by a few Daniel facts. The sermon is based on Daniel chapter 5, which is where we get the expression, "The handwriting on the wall." After the sermon, get your "Marching Orders" from organist Linda Hemphill.
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The End
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After 31 chapters we get to the end of "The Story" which is not really the end because there is so much that we are living now, and even more that is not yet. I explain a bit more in this final sermon in the series. In addition, there is a special Mother's Day musical offering at the end by mother/daughter duo, Linda and Lindsay Hemphill.
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God's Word Is Not Chained
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The Apostle Paul gives encouragement to Timothy and to us even while he is in prison. The music at the end of the podcast is "Sheep Will Safely Graze" by J.S. Bach played by Linda Hemphill on the organ and Lindsay Hemphill playing the flute.
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You Will Be Saved
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We get a glimpse of how the church is gathered and then sent out in chapter 29 of "The Story". Music from Bethany's praise team, Created 2 Worship (C2W) is also in this podcast.
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They Never Stopped
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It was said of the Apostles that "they never stopped" and that was the focus of my sermon one year ago when we were dealing with how we were going to be a church during a pandemic. As we continue to deal with Covid-19, today, I pray our attitude is the same as I expressed one year ago and people say of us that we "never stopped"!
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Risen!
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This special Easter podcast continues "The Story" series. The sermon is from Easter, last year, so there is some reflection on what church has been like during the global Covid-19 pandemic. At the end, listen to a special rendition of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah."
info_outlineThe northern tribes have turned away from The Lord, led by a series of kings who “did evil” and aroused God’s anger. God raises two messengers, Elijah and Elisha. Through the ministry of these two prophets, God wants to turn the hearts of His people back to Him. Elijah is first, and after his time is through, he is succeeded by Elisha, who asks for a “double portion” of Elijah’s spirit.
That happens when Elisha sees a “chariot of fire and horses of fire” as they bear his mentor away. Those chariots of fire appear again, when Elisha prays for the eyes of his servant to be opened so that servant can see how God was active and working to guide His people. Can Elisha show us how God is at work in this world, opening our eyes and revealing His presence to us?