The God of Love and Peace Will Be with You
In his final sermon at Bethany before continuing his ministry with a new congregation, Pastor Brown shares a farewell message of the joy and peace we have in the grace of our Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Thanksgiving Eve: Thanks, Not Angst!
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we recognize that every good and gracious gift comes from our Father above. So we rightly ought to return our gratitude and thanksgiving to him.
Reformation: Reform Isn’t the Answer
The Reformation is a very important moment in our world’s history. But the Reformation is not really about a man named Martin Luther or even a cultural revolution. It was about a simple return to the gospel message—a message by faith, through grace, relying entirely on Jesus Christ crucified for our salvation.
Trinity Sunday 2023: The Great Mystery of God
On Trinity Sunday, we consider one of the great mysteries we find in Scripture: that God is three Persons, yet one God. We call this mystery the Trinity. It’s a truth we confess as God’s people, while recognizing that our finite minds will never be able to fully grasp this great mystery. But we also see in God’s Word everything we need to understand about how our Triune God blesses us with faith, life and salvation.
Pentecost 2023: Give Thanks to God, the Holy Spirit
On Pentecost, we look at the work of the Holy Spirit. His primary work is to create faith in our hearts through the gospel. And he also pours out many other gifts on his church, so that we can share with others the good news about Jesus as well.
Maundy Thursday: Communion Celebrates Community
On Maundy Thursday, we celebrate the institution of the Lord’s Supper. Tonight we consider how the sacrament of Holy Communion is a celebration of the community that we enjoy, both with God and with one another.
Good Friday: Evil Friday, Good Friday
On Good Friday, some wonder—with so much evil happening on that day, why do we call it good? The answer lies in what Jesus went to the cross to accomplish for us. As we commemorate the Passion of our Lord Jesus and his suffering and dying, today we consider everything that the Passion of Jesus means for us and for our eternity.
Easter: What Is of First Importance to You?
We all have things that are important to us. Our marriage. Children. Health. Career. Finances. The list goes on. But of all these things, what is most important? This Easter, we consider the one thing that the Apostle Paul referred to as “of first importance”—the good news of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen for us and for our salvation.
Overflow in the Grace of Giving
Guest preacher Pastor Tom Mielke, a Christian Giving Counselor who focuses on helping Christians with estate planning, shares a message from God’s Word under the theme “Overflow in the Grace of Giving.”