Bethlehem Sermons 2011
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Christmas & Epiphany (year A)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| January 2: Christmas 2 |
Using God's blessings Ephesians: 1:3-14  Listen to sermon: Using God's blessings [3.96 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| January 9: Epiphany 1 |
Jesus, Gods divine agent of justice Isaiah 42: 1-9 Listen to sermon: Jesus, Gods divine agent of justice [4.08 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| January 16: Epiphany 2 | The heart of the Church: Gods forgiveness 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Listen to sermon: The heart of the Church: Gods forgiveness [3.72 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| January 23: Epiphany 3 | The Gospel: the power of God 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Listen to sermon: The Gospel: the power of God [3.46 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| January 30: Epiphany 4 | Poor in the Spirit Matthew 5:3 Listen to sermon: Poor in the Spirit [3.95 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| February 6: Epiphany 5 | False and true fasting Isaiah 58:1-9a Listen to sermon: False and true fasting [3.51 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| February 13: Epiphany 6 | Giving favours Luke 17:11-19 Listen to sermon: Giving favours [5.02 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| February 20: Epiphany 7 | Maturity of Spirit through Christ Matthew 5:38-48 Listen to sermon: Maturity of Spirit through Christ [4.58 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| February 27: Epiphany 8 | Christs compassionate ministry Matthew 9:35-38 Listen to sermon: Christs compassionate ministry [5.44 MB] |
Dr Douglas Rutt |
| March 6: Transfiguration | Hear the Word of Jesus Matthew 17:1-9 Listen to sermon: Hear the Word of Jesus [4.38 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
Lent (year A)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| March 9: Ash Wednesday | Sermon not available | |
| March 13: Lent 1 | Jesus the conqueror Matthew 4:1-11 Listen to sermon: Jesus the conqueror [4.09 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| March 20: Lent 2 | God wins our trust John 3:1-17 Listen to sermon: God wins our trust [4.35 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| March 27: Lent 3 | The eternal Spring of Life John 4:5-42 Listen to sermon: The eternal Spring of Life [4.28 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| April 3: Lent 4 | Weakenesses as a path to holiness John 9:1-41 Listen to sermon: Weakenesses as a path to holiness [4.07 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| April 10: Lent 5 | The antidote to despair and death John 11:1-45 Listen to sermon: The antidote to despair and death [4.11 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
Holy Week (year A)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| April 17: Palm Sunday | Beyond our shame stands Jesus Matthew 21:1-11 & Philippians 2:5-11 Listen to sermon: Beyond our shame stands Jesus [3.70 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| April 21: Maundy Thursday | Sermon not available | |
| April 22: Good Friday | Sermon not available |
Easter (year A)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| April 24 : Easter Sunday |
Do not be afraid...He is risen Matthew 28:1-10 Listen to sermon: Do not be afraid...He is risen [3.50 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| May 1: Easter 2 | Our Lords forgiveness and love holds us together John 20:19-31 Listen to sermon: Our Lords forgiveness and love holds us together [3.75 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| May 8: Easter 3 | The Holy Spirit enlightens us through his gifts Luke 24:13-35 Listen to sermon: The Holy Spirit enlightens us through his gifts [3.61 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| May 15: Easter 4 (Good Shepherd) | Jesus: the Good Shepherd Psalm 23 Listen to sermon: Jesus: the Good Shepherd [3.40 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| May 22: Easter 5 | Bound in unity through Christ Jesus John 14:1-14 Listen to sermon: Bound in unity through Christ Jesus [4.21 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| May 29: Easter 6 | Love Jesus and keep His commands John 14:15-21 Listen to sermon: Love Jesus and keep His commands [4.08 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| June 2: Ascension | Sermon not available | |
| June 5: Easter 7 | Cast your anxieties on God because he cares for you 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Listen to sermon: Cast your anxieties on God because he cares for you [3.91 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
Pentecost (year A)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| June 12: Pentecost | Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Listen to sermon: Gifts of the Spirit [3.45 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| June 19: Holy Trinity | The Triune God creates the world through his word Genesis 1:1-2:4a Listen to sermon: The Triune God creates the world through his word [4.08 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| June 26: Pentecost 2 (Proper 8) | What you hear in the dark, speak in the light Matthew 10:26-33 Listen to sermon: What you hear in the dark, speak in the light [3.73 MB] |
Dr Dean Zweck |
| July 3: Pentecost 3 (Proper 9) | The struggle of the sinner-saint Romans 7:15-25a Listen to sermon: The struggle of the sinner-saint [3.61 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| July 10: Pentecost 4 (Proper 10) | False prophets and false words Jeremiah 28:5-9 Listen to sermon: False prophets and false words [3.87 MB] |
Sean McMaughan (ALC pastoral ministry student) |
| July 17: Pentecost 5 (Proper 11) | Our future glory is beyond compare Romans 8:12-25 Listen to sermon: Our future glory is beyond compare [4.16 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| July 24: Pentecost 6 (Proper 12) | Praying with the Holy Spirit Romans 8:26-27 Listen to sermon: Praying with the Holy Spirit [4.05 MB] |
Pastor Stephen Pietsch |
| July 31: Pentecost 7 (Proper 13) | An invitation to the thirsty Isaiah 55:1-5 Listen to sermon: An invitation to the thirsty [3.85 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| August 7: Pentecost 8 (Proper 14) | The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Listen to sermon: The Kingdom of Heaven [4.20 MB] |
Sean McMaughan (ALC pastoral ministry student) |
| August 14: Pentecost 9 (Proper 15) | Beggars waiting for God's scraps Matthew 15:21-28 Listen to sermon: Beggars waiting for God's scraps [3.51 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| August 21: Pentecost 10 (Proper 16) | A New life in Christ Romans 12:1-8 Listen to sermon: A New life in Christ` [4.75 MB] |
Dr Jeff Silcock |
| August 28: Pentecost 11 (Proper 17) | Living in love Romans 12:9-21 Listen to sermon: Living in love [4.33 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| September 4: Pentecost 12 (Proper 18) | God shares His grace with all; including the lost Jonah 3:10—4:11 Listen to sermon: God shares His grace with all; including the lost [4.01 MB] |
Pastor Stephen Pietsch |
| September 11: Pentecost 13 (Proper 19) | Forgiveness given and received Matthew 18:21-35 Listen to sermon: Forgiveness given and received [4.69 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| September 18: Pentecost 14 (Proper 20) | God, the giver of gifts Matthew 20:1-16 Listen to sermon: God, the giver of gifts [3.37 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| September 25: Pentecost 15 (Proper 21) | Recognising the Fathers voice Matthew 21:23-32 Listen to sermon: Recognising the Fathers voice [3.25 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| October 2: Pentecost 16 (Proper 22) | Adoring God with Angels and Archangels Hebrews 12:22-24 Listen to sermon: Adoring God with Angels and Archangels [3.40 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| October 9: Pentecost 17 (Proper 23) | God’s chosen guests Matthew 22:1-14 Listen to sermon: God’s chosen guests [3.44 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| October 16: Pentecost 18 (Proper 24) | Sermon not available | |
| October 23: Pentecost 19 (Proper 25) | Bearing the fruit of God Matthew 22:34-46 Listen to sermon: Bearing the fruit of God [5.07 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| October 30: Reformation | Being set free by Jesus John 8:31-36 Listen to sermon: Being set free by Jesus [2.82 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| November 6: All Saints | The good news of All Saints Day Matthew 5:1-2 Listen to sermon: The good news of All Saints Day [3.98 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| November 13: Pentecost 22 (Proper 28) | The parable of the talents Matthew 25:14-30 Listen to sermon: The parable of the Talents [4.14 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| November 20: Last Sunday of the Church Year (Proper 29) | Christ reigns at God's right hand Ephesians 1:18-23 Listen to sermon: Christ reigns at God's right hand [3.07 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
Advent (year B)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| November 27: Advent 1 | Be prepared on your last day Mark 13:24-37 Listen to sermon: Be prepared on your last day [3.28 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| December 4: Advent 2 | Out of sin can come good Isaiah 40:1-11 Listen to sermon: Out of sin can come good [3.62 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
| December 11: Advent 3 | Jesus is good news to sinners Isaiah 61:1-4 Listen to sermon: Jesus is good news to sinners [4.09 MB] |
Pastor Matthias Prenzler |
| December 18: Advent 4 | Nothing is impossible with God Luke 1:26-38 Listen to sermon: Nothing is impossible with God [4.19 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |
Christmas (year B)
| Date & Church Day | Sermon | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| December 25: Christmas Day | God's great gifts Isaiah 52:7-10 Listen to sermon: God's great gifts [3.75 MB] |
Pastor Fraser Pearce |