The Bethany Lutheran Naperville Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bethany Lutheran Church, Naperville, IL
Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL is a Biblical, Confessional, and Liturgical church in the Lutheran tradition preaching Christ crucified for the forgiveness of sins. This podcast includes various media from Bethany, including Sermon, Bible Studies, Lectures, and Music.
Sermon expounds on Matthew 4:17 where Jesus preaches, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."
Christ's birth is the Lord being born to overcome the power of Satan. This theme is a powerful theme in Luke.
Jesus is the light of the world. The LIght of the world has enlightened us by His resurrection.
Without the context of the rest of the Gospel, the crucifixion of Jesus does not appear exceptional. But John has clued us in who Jesus is, how much power He has, that Jesus intents to die on the cross, and what His death means.
Pastor Schumacher explains why we can trust the New Testament. He explores issues relating to the Canon of the New Testament.
Hark the Herald Angels Sing is not mere background to Christmas; the angels proclaim the true message of Christmas.
The most important background for the New Testament is the Old Testament. Today Pastor Schumacher highlighted the major themes of the Old Testament.
Usually the culture takes over church holy days and diverts our attention away from Christ. This evening we use the occasion of a National Day of Thanksgiving to point to Christ.
Many know about October 31, 1517. Pastor Schumacher looks at that and other October's in Martin Luther's life to highlight his theology.
Jesus was continuing to predict His death and resurrection and the disciples were continually not understanding Him. Jesus perseveres. He continues to go to the cross and He continues to minister to His disciples.
The Word of God is living and active and creates faith in the hearts of sinners, yet Christians ignore the Word. We see that the seemingly simple healing of the deaf man actually opens up all of Scriptures to us, showing us the richness of God's Word.
Last session focusing texts from Revelation and then examples of Christians in history being faithful during times of persecution.
Pastor Schumacher examines New Testament texts that speak directly to being faithful in an hostile world. These include Matthew 5 and Hebrews 10.
A look at key bible passages that illustrate the biblical view on sexuality. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego--from one hostile world to another.
Why does not Jesus reveal Himself immediately to the Emmaus' Disciples as He did to Mary?
Life can seem like a jumble. When we know that Jesus died for our sins and rose again for our eternal life, we have the lens through which to view all of life.
Jesus humbles Himself by washing His disciples' feet. He would humble Himself in the greatest measure by dying for sinners on the cross. Redeemed by His death, we now serve as He served.
We want to get away from coronavirus. But we can't. More importantly, we cannot get away from sin. This is why we can rejoice in Christ and know His peace, hope, and love that is ours because of His death for us sinners.
The Father is well pleased in His Son. Because of Christ's work for us, God is well pleased with us because of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Examining building on the rock and also the parable of the sower and the seed. Dependence on God's Word.
Matthew 7:24-29 is the basis for this class. Week 1 looked at examples, roots, and challenges to parents of a shifting sand world.
Matthew's Christmas account tells us that His name is Jesus because He will save His people from their sins and that He is Emmanuel, God-With-Us.
Christ's coming into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday is a foreshadowing of His return on Last Day
The Christ Hymn of Colossians 1 tells us who Christ is as the Creator and Lord of all, and Christ as the Head of His Body the Church, who, He has reconciled to the Father by the cross.
Combined New member class with the regular bible class. Pastor Schumacher finished teaching on Confession and then taught the Sacrament of the Altar from the Small Catechism.
Second Part of Confession and Absolution Class. We showed a video in between part 1 and 2.
Lecture given to the youth about socialism. It's hard to hear at times due to the location of the recorder...sorry!