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Bethel Lutheran Church
This weekend we look at love from an angle that is often hard to take, give or even understand-tough love.
This weekend we look at love from an angle that is often hard to take, give or even understand-tough love.
Are we saints or sinners? Are we good or bad? On this All-Saints weekend we will dispel the lies that the world tries to label us with and instead are looking at our identity in Christ and the importance of knowing the truth of who we are by the names that God chooses to calls us.
Are we saints or sinners? Are we good or bad? On this All-Saints weekend we will dispel the lies that the world tries to label us with and instead are looking at our identity in Christ and the importance of knowing the truth of who we are by the names that God chooses to calls us.
On this Reformation Weekend, how does God continue to reform his world, our faith and our life?
On this Reformation Weekend, how does God continue to reform his world, our faith and our life?
On this celebration weekend, we share our commitment back to our Lord and also hear from our youth as they affirm their baptismal faith.
On this celebration weekend, we share our commitment back to our Lord and also hear from our youth as they affirm their baptismal faith.
This weekend we look at our greater calling to be about Mission and Ministry both locally and throughout the world. The opportunity to sponsor a child in Honduras will be available and a part of of higher calling this weekend.
This weekend we look at our greater calling to be about Mission and Ministry both locally and throughout the world. The opportunity to sponsor a child in Honduras will be available and a part of of higher calling this weekend.
What does it mean to grow up in our faith and become more and more like Christ each day?
What does it mean to grow up in our faith and become more and more like Christ each day?
Life can be lonely, even with people around. What does it mean to be truly connected to God and each other?
Life can be lonely, even with people around. What does it mean to be truly connected to God and each other?
Our whole life is to be lived as an act or worship to the God who created us, saved us and prepares us for eternity. How do we make the most of the gift we have been given?
Our whole life is to be lived as an act or worship to the God who created us, saved us and prepares us for eternity. How do we make the most of the gift we have been given?
One of the basic questions of life is Why Am I Alive? Is there more to life than the meets the eye?
One of the basic questions of life is Why Am I Alive? Is there more to life than the meets the eye?
What is life really about if we don't have a sense of a greater purpose? What does the bible have to say about our life and our purpose?
What is life really about if we don't have a sense of a greater purpose? What does the bible have to say about our life and our purpose?
In the spirit of Pentecost and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, how do we as a church move forward in faith and confidence trusting God?
In the spirit of Pentecost and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, how do we as a church move forward in faith and confidence trusting God?
Life goes by very quickly. How do we best run the race of life with God leading and guiding us every step of the way?
Life goes by very quickly. How do we best run the race of life with God leading and guiding us every step of the way?
What does it mean to run the race of life with perseverance following Jesus as our Lord and master?
What does it mean to run the race of life with perseverance following Jesus as our Lord and master?
As the world watches the international Olympics over the next weeks, what does it mean to truly be a champion for Christ? How can we remember the living examples of those who have gone before us.
As the world watches the international Olympics over the next weeks, what does it mean to truly be a champion for Christ? How can we remember the living examples of those who have gone before us.
This weekend we hear from the Executive Director of Mercy's Gate about the wonderful mission and ministry to our neighbors in need in the Colorado Springs area.
This weekend we hear from the Executive Director of Mercy's Gate about the wonderful mission and ministry to our neighbors in need in the Colorado Springs area.
Jesus tells three lost and found stories in order to remind the church what our true mission is to be about. It's easy to lose sight of what the church (you and I) are to be about.
Our nation was founded on freedom and liberty for all, but what does that mean for Christians? This week we explore how to live the Christian life in light of God's freedom.
Our nation was founded on freedom and liberty for all, but what does that mean for Christians? This week we explore how to live the Christian life in light of God's freedom.
How do we follow God's ways when the world is a constant temptation to pull us off the path? The good news is Jesus is our leader, source and guide!
How do we follow God's ways when the world is a constant temptation to pull us off the path? The good news is Jesus is our leader, source and guide!
On this Father's Day weekend, we remember our earthly fathers as well as our heavenly Father. How do we sense and experience God's presence even during the storms of our life?
On this Father's Day weekend, we remember our earthly fathers as well as our heavenly Father. How do we sense and experience God's presence even during the storms of our life?
We all encounter and go through storms and challenges in our life. How do we fully experience and rely on God's presence even during the storms?
We all encounter and go through storms and challenges in our life. How do we fully experience and rely on God's presence even during the storms?
Many people think that happiness is a matter of luck. God's word teaches us that happiness can be learned and lived.
Many people think that happiness is a matter of luck. God's word teaches us that happiness can be learned and lived.
Pentecost - the day the church was born. This weekend we discuss how the Holy Spirit gives us the power we need to live righteous, holy lives and the ability to accomplish God's will on the earth.
Pentecost - the day the church was born. This weekend we discuss how the Holy Spirit gives us the power we need to live righteous, holy lives and the ability to accomplish God's will on the earth.
What does it really mean to live and love in the family? This weekend we remember the gift and nobility of motherhood.
What does it really mean to live and love in the family? This weekend we remember the gift and nobility of motherhood.
We know our appearance is not our identity, but sometimes the world tells us otherwise. This weekend we look at our true identity in Christ.
We know our appearance is not our identity, but sometimes the world tells us otherwise. This weekend we look at our true identity in Christ.
This weekend we hear how God is working through the wonderful ministry of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.
This weekend we hear how God is working through the wonderful ministry of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.
There are many voices vying for our time and attention in life. How do we recognized God's voice in the midst of all the noise in our world?
There are many voices vying for our time and attention in life. How do we recognized God's voice in the midst of all the noise in our world?
What does it mean to truly honor God with our life rather than falling into the trap of pleasing people?
What does it mean to truly honor God with our life rather than falling into the trap of pleasing people?
Knowing who we are in Christ helps us to use our gifts and talents to grow and live in our true identity.
Knowing who we are in Christ helps us to use our gifts and talents to grow and live in our true identity.
The greatest story ever told is the Easter story of God raising his son from the dead. Is there a message for you and me? Maybe there is a wake-up call for each of us to consider.
The greatest story ever told is the Easter story of God raising his son from the dead. Is there a message for you and me? Maybe there is a wake-up call for each of us to consider.
On this sacred Holy Week, we pause to remember the love God had for the world in sending his Son to the cross on our behalf. Through the word spoken and sung, we remember, reflect and relive the gift of God's love.
On this sacred Holy Week, we pause to remember the love God had for the world in sending his Son to the cross on our behalf. Through the word spoken and sung, we remember, reflect and relive the gift of God's love.
It's amazing how the crowd in a span of a few days could go from shouting "Hosanna" to "Crucify". Are we any different today?
It's amazing how the crowd in a span of a few days could go from shouting "Hosanna" to "Crucify". Are we any different today?
Tonight we finish our Lenten prayer series by exploring Jesus' incredible promise that whatever we ask in His name, He will do, and by discussing the proper way to ask for things from God.
What would it be like to be in prayer throughout the day? Join us for this week's adventure in prayer.
As we continue our Adventure in Prayer during Lent, we look at what it means to truly relinquish our prayers and give it all to God to provide the way forward for us.
As we continue our Adventure in Prayer during Lent, we look at what it means to truly relinquish our prayers and give it all to God to provide the way forward for us.
How do we pray in line with God's will for our lives and with our own hopes and dreams in mind?
We continue our Lenten sermon series on Adventures in Prayer. This weekend we are reminded that we never pray alone.
We continue our Lenten sermon series on Adventures in Prayer. This weekend we are reminded that we never pray alone.
As we worship on weekends and Wednesdays during this season of Lent, we are reminded that prayer is an amazing faith venture.
This weekend we are furthering our "Adventuring in Prayer" by looking at how prayer gives us hope and helps us through those times we feel helpless.
This weekend we are furthering our "Adventuring in Prayer" by looking at how prayer gives us hope and helps us through those times we feel helpless.
As we worship on weekends and Wednesdays during this season of Lent, we are reminded that prayer is an amazing faith venture.
We conclude our series on the Lord's Prayer as we seek to know what God's kingdom, power and glory are really all about.
We conclude our series on the Lord's Prayer as we seek to know what God's kingdom, power and glory are really all about.
On this Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, we look at Jesus temptation and how we can best rely of God during times of temptation.
Forgiveness is such a big part of our faith walk. This weekend we continue our exploration from last weekend as to how we can best grow and be challenged in this area.
What does it mean to ask God to forgive our debts as we forgive the debts/trespasses of others?
Our goal is to let people see Jesus in us, to be a reflection of him. Am I being an accurate reflection of Him?
Our goal is to let people see Jesus in us, to be a reflection of him. Am I being an accurate reflection of Him?
This weekend we discuss the importance of meeting together in smaller groups to find friendship and encouragement, to grow in our faith, and to find the support we need to live the Christian life.
This weekend we discuss the importance of meeting together in smaller groups to find friendship and encouragement, to grow in our faith, and to find the support we need to live the Christian life.
What did Jesus say about peace on the inside, peace in relationships and peace with one another?
What did Jesus say about peace on the inside, peace in relationships and peace with one another?
Peace does not always mean the absence of conflict. What does it truly mean to abide in God's love and love one another?
Peace does not always mean the absence of conflict. What does it truly mean to abide in God's love and love one another?
Each of us is tempted to abandon our purpose, perhaps just for a short time. How can I guard against that and stay focused on God's direction for my life?
Each of us is tempted to abandon our purpose, perhaps just for a short time. How can I guard against that and stay focused on God's direction for my life?
Are God's commandments absolute or obsolete? How do we live out God's commandments in today's world?
Are God's commandments absolute or obsolete? How do we live out God's commandments in today's world?
We live in a world of fake news and half truth. What did/does Jesus expect of his people?
We live in a world of fake news and half truth. What did/does Jesus expect of his people?
How do you define love? Is respect part of that definition? What does God say about love and respect?
How do you define love? Is respect part of that definition? What does God say about love and respect?
There are 138 synonyms for the word "steal". Jesus must have known this would be a hard commandment to follow.
There are 138 synonyms for the word "steal". Jesus must have known this would be a hard commandment to follow.
What did Jesus really mean by giving us this commandment? There is a difference between kill and murder.
What did Jesus really mean by giving us this commandment? There is a difference between kill and murder.
One of the ways we honor God is by honoring our parents. How can we best honor our parents in today's world?
One of the ways we honor God is by honoring our parents. How can we best honor our parents in today's world?
Rest, recharge, and refocus. How they are parts of "remembering the Sabbath and keeping it holy".
Rest, recharge, and refocus. How they are parts of "remembering the Sabbath and keeping it holy".
God's name is thrown about in so many ways in our society and world. How do we truly honor the name of God?
God's name is thrown about in so many ways in our society and world. How do we truly honor the name of God?
We begin a new series on the 10 Commandments. "You shall have no other gods." But how do we really honor God as God?
We begin a new series on the 10 Commandments. "You shall have no other gods." But how do we really honor God as God?
There are very few things we actually need in this world. Let's talk about some of the things we can't live without.
There are very few things we actually need in this world. Let's talk about some of the things we can't live without.
Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Join us this weekend to celebrate Jesus' sacrificial life, death, and resurrection as the choir presents the Easter cantata, "No Greater Love."
Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Join us this weekend to celebrate Jesus' sacrificial life, death, and resurrection as the choir presents the Easter cantata, "No Greater Love."
On this glorious day of Easter, who would have thought that Jesus would rise from the dead and make a way for all believers to have abundant life on earth and eternal life in heaven.
On this glorious day of Easter, who would have thought that Jesus would rise from the dead and make a way for all believers to have abundant life on earth and eternal life in heaven.
Our Lenten sermon series ends with a discussion of the differences between judging right verses wrong and being judgmental, and the steps we need to take to be victorious over this harmful and hurtful attitude.
In the fellowship of suffering, those who have suffered are uniquely qualified to comfort those who are suffering.
In the fellowship of suffering, those who have suffered are uniquely qualified to comfort those who are suffering.
Peter could be classified as one of the great deniers. And yet Jesus called him "the Rock".
When our world gets turned upside down, where's our focus: on our problem, our self or on God?
When our world gets turned upside down, where's our focus: on our problem, our self or on God?
Even in the midst of conflict, turmoil or difficulty, God can provide peace and contentment.
Even in the midst of conflict, turmoil or difficulty, God can provide peace and contentment.
As we begin our Lenten Journey on this Ash Wednesday, we are reminded how Jesus was tempted and yet overcame temptation. How often do we rely on our own self-omnipotence rather than following the example and life of Jesus.
What happened to God? Is the deal still on? Yes! He who began the good work WILL complete it.
What happened to God? Is the deal still on? Yes! He who began the good work WILL complete it.
As Christians we have the promise and hope of eternal life. The challenge is to trust in God's timing and to live each day that He gives us with the energy, passion, and drive that He expects and deserves.
As Christians we have the promise and hope of eternal life. The challenge is to trust in God's timing and to live each day that He gives us with the energy, passion, and drive that He expects and deserves.
If we look for peace as the world defines it, we will never find it; however, God wants to give us a greater peace - his Shalom - what does that look like and how do we find it?
If we look for peace as the world defines it, we will never find it; however, God wants to give us a greater peace - his Shalom - what does that look like and how do we find it?
From existence to success to significance. Where am I on the path of life? Am I being found faithful?
From existence to success to significance. Where am I on the path of life? Am I being found faithful?
What do we do when we find ourselves in a situation when there's nothing that we can do? Where is God in those situations?
What do we do when we find ourselves in a situation when there's nothing that we can do? Where is God in those situations?
Through the waters of baptism, God calls us into a relationship that we might be light and shine for others to see and come to know the living God.
Through the waters of baptism, God calls us into a relationship that we might be light and shine for others to see and come to know the living God.
The 12 days of Christmas was not just a song, but secret instruction about the Christian faith.
This weekend we celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons with the choir cantata "Joy Has Dawned" at both services.
This weekend we celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons with the choir cantata "Joy Has Dawned" at both services.
What’s so special about Christmas? Today we’re going to look at two things. The meaning of Christmas. Why is it so important? The reason for Christmas. Why did God do it?
What’s so special about Christmas? Today we’re going to look at two things. The meaning of Christmas. Why is it so important? The reason for Christmas. Why did God do it?
As we begin the new church year with the season of Advent, Christ reminds us of the journey we are on towards Christmas and Jesus birth and the journey we are on called life.
As we begin the new church year with the season of Advent, Christ reminds us of the journey we are on towards Christmas and Jesus birth and the journey we are on called life.
On this Christ the King last weekend of the church year, we look at Jesus and the end of time. God calls all of us to truly "see" the need in our neighbor.
On this Christ the King last weekend of the church year, we look at Jesus and the end of time. God calls all of us to truly "see" the need in our neighbor.
There are a few rules to follow when you eat at my table. Likewise, God has a few rules we need to be aware of when it comes to eating in His kitchen.
There are a few rules to follow when you eat at my table. Likewise, God has a few rules we need to be aware of when it comes to eating in His kitchen.
It's great to believe in God, but Jesus calls us to shine His light to the world and make disciples. Will you take the next step and answer the call to follow Him?
On this Reformation weekend, God invites us to be a reforming church as we live out our faith and answer God's call to follow him.
On this Reformation weekend, God invites us to be a reforming church as we live out our faith and answer God's call to follow him.
On this Confirmation Weekend, how can we continue to answer God's call to serve both inside of and outside of Bethel?
On this Confirmation Weekend, how can we continue to answer God's call to serve both inside of and outside of Bethel?
Be a giving person is part of our calling in following Jesus. Why is that often so hard to do?
Be a giving person is part of our calling in following Jesus. Why is that often so hard to do?
What does it mean to abide? We walk with Christ, we stay connected to his body, the church and we seek to grow in faith while abiding.
What does it mean to abide? We walk with Christ, we stay connected to his body, the church and we seek to grow in faith while abiding.
The Bible is the number one best seller of all time. How can we engage in God's word more fully?
The Bible is the number one best seller of all time. How can we engage in God's word more fully?
What is worship? Is is just for us, or is it a heartfelt response to the beauty, majesty and love of God for all to see in Jesus Christ?
What is worship? Is is just for us, or is it a heartfelt response to the beauty, majesty and love of God for all to see in Jesus Christ?
Psalm 23, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
What is our purpose and mission as a church and how do we with God's vision and help best complete the mission?
What is our purpose and mission as a church and how do we with God's vision and help best complete the mission?
Why are there so many bad seeds sown in the world? Why does God let evil and good co-exist?
Why are there so many bad seeds sown in the world? Why does God let evil and good co-exist?
This weekend we look at a parable in which God encourages us to let our yes be yes; and to consider an initial no as eventually being a final yes to God.
This weekend we look at a parable in which God encourages us to let our yes be yes; and to consider an initial no as eventually being a final yes to God.
In Psalm 46:1, God tells us that He "..is my refuge and strength, my ever-present help in trouble.” But is His "ever present help" always in the way I think it should be? or does He at times 'surprise us?'
In Psalm 46:1, God tells us that He "..is my refuge and strength, my ever-present help in trouble.” But is His "ever present help" always in the way I think it should be? or does He at times 'surprise us?'
God as our heavenly Father will write his law on our heart as God seeks to grow us into mature Christians.
God as our heavenly Father will write his law on our heart as God seeks to grow us into mature Christians.
We know that we are called to follow Christ, but how do we best follow when adversity comes our way?
We know that we are called to follow Christ, but how do we best follow when adversity comes our way?
On this weekend, we pause to praise God for being patient with us through the good, the bad and the ugly.
On this weekend, we pause to praise God for being patient with us through the good, the bad and the ugly.
On this 4th of July weekend, we simply praise God for being. For being the resurrection and the Life.
On this 4th of July weekend, we simply praise God for being. For being the resurrection and the Life.
We serve a God who is generous in so many respects. God has unlimited resources to share with us. How are we at being generous to others?
We serve a God who is generous in so many respects. God has unlimited resources to share with us. How are we at being generous to others?
On this Father's Day weekend, we pause to give thanks for our fathers and for our heavenly Father.
On this Trinity Weekend, we celebrate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discuss the gift and perfection of our triune God.
On this Trinity Weekend, we celebrate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discuss the gift and perfection of our triune God.
Jesus Easter words are that we can do greater things than have already been done. What does it mean to walk with Easter victory, hope and faith?
Jesus Easter words are that we can do greater things than have already been done. What does it mean to walk with Easter victory, hope and faith?
We continue to celebrate the joy of Easter and realize that Bethel is 40 years old. How do we recognize and celebrate God's call upon us: past, present and future?
We continue to celebrate the joy of Easter and realize that Bethel is 40 years old. How do we recognize and celebrate God's call upon us: past, present and future?
I will stand with Joshua and his proclamation in Joshua 24 where he said, "as for me and my house we're going to serve the Lord"
I will stand with Joshua and his proclamation in Joshua 24 where he said, "as for me and my house we're going to serve the Lord"
Easter is all about victory and God's power over sin, death and evil. Where and how can you and I receive that same victory and power from on high?
What is the message that God was sending into the world when Jesus came to earth? What is God saying to you this Easter?
What is the message that God was sending into the world when Jesus came to earth? What is God saying to you this Easter?
As we begin this most holy of weeks in the year, we know Jesus came to follow his Father's agenda for the world. Whose agenda and kingdom are we building?
As we begin this most holy of weeks in the year, we know Jesus came to follow his Father's agenda for the world. Whose agenda and kingdom are we building?
Do I understand the width and length and depth and height of the love of Christ for me? How much does God care for me?
Do I understand the width and length and depth and height of the love of Christ for me? How much does God care for me?
As we continue our journey to the cross, we are reminded that our goal is to be transformed into the glorious image of Jesus so that we look and act like He would.
As we continue our journey to the cross, we are reminded that our goal is to be transformed into the glorious image of Jesus so that we look and act like He would.
The Apostle Paul said, (Phil. 4:9) "Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me - everything you heard from me and saw me doing..." Can I say that?
Do our weaknesses and failures of faith remove us from Christ's grace? Or is there a special plan for our good and growth in faith? Jesus is pointing to the strange good!
Do our weaknesses and failures of faith remove us from Christ's grace? Or is there a special plan for our good and growth in faith? Jesus is pointing to the strange good!
We all have been offended by others. We all have offended others. How can we truly live of Christ's vision of forgiveness?
We all have been offended by others. We all have offended others. How can we truly live of Christ's vision of forgiveness?
As we begin the season of Lent, we often talk about denying ourselves or taking up a new discipline, but what would it look like to wake up every day and dress for God's success in our day and life?
In looking for a vision from God in regards to my life, am I missing what He has already placed right in front of me - the obvious?
In looking for a vision from God in regards to my life, am I missing what He has already placed right in front of me - the obvious?
What does it mean to be unified as a family, as a church family, as the Body of Christ in today's world?
What does it mean to be unified as a family, as a church family, as the Body of Christ in today's world?
As we continue the New Year, how do we harness God' vision as our vision. As we are reminded in Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people perish."
As we continue the New Year, how do we harness God' vision as our vision. As we are reminded in Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people perish."
Memorial service to honor the life of Dave Ehlen.
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Am I willing to let go of yesterday in order to receive the “new thing” God has for me?
Am I willing to let go of yesterday in order to receive the “new thing” God has for me?
On this Baptism of Our Lord Weekend, we pause to reflect on this past year of our life and how God has called us into a daily relationship with him through our own baptism.
On this Baptism of Our Lord Weekend, we pause to reflect on this past year of our life and how God has called us into a daily relationship with him through our own baptism.
What is home? Our home is with our heavenly Father on earth and in heaven after our time on earth.
On this day after Christmas service, we continue to sing carols and learn a little about the inspiration that brought these songs to life.
This weekend we celebrate the coming of the Christ child with the Bethel choir singing the Christmas cantata, "The Song Heard 'Round the World
This weekend we celebrate the coming of the Christ child with the Bethel choir singing the Christmas cantata, "The Song Heard 'Round the World
As we begin the season of Advent, we await the coming of our Lord. What does it mean to claim God's promises of peace for our self?
As we begin the season of Advent, we await the coming of our Lord. What does it mean to claim God's promises of peace for our self?
The beauty and gift of Thanksgiving. How do we truly live life with an attitude of gratitude?
We know we have the promise of heaven, but what are God's promises for living daily with Jesus?
We know we have the promise of heaven, but what are God's promises for living daily with Jesus?