http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/ en Sermons from Bethel Lutheran Church, in Cupertino California. http://bethelcupertino.org/graphics/logoblue2.gif http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/ 144 160 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:45:00 PDT webmaster@bethelcupertino.org (Webmaster) Sermon delivered by Pastor Randy Pabst. What does it really mean to show hospitality? For ancient peoples the rules of hospitality were some of the most important of their day. In our day, we have lost some of the meaning behind being hospitable. Why? What do we fear? Or, is there something else going on here? Today we are pointed again at the meaning of hospitality as partners with Jesus. http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/sermon20100829.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:00 PDT Sermon delivered by Pastor Randy Pabst. What do you expect from God? What do you think God expects from you? If we are truly “blessed to be a blessing” are we not vessels of God’s forgiveness, love and new life? And what might that mean in a world that likes rules as parameters of control? In Christ we are free to serve and today we celebrate this freedom as the Children of God. http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/sermon20100822.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:00 PDT Sermon delivered by Pastor Lori Eickmann. A poor village girl becomes the bold bearer of God’s justice—the mother of the Christ! Her child is the One who scatters the proud and lifts up the lowly, the One who inaugurates God’s reign of peace. Mary offered her life to God’s service; are we called to anything less? May our souls magnify the Lord! http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/sermon20100815.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:00 PDT Sermon delivered by Pastor Randy Pabst. Jesus spent more time talking about money and wealth than any other single topic throughout his ministry. Why? Maybe it’s because when we focus on riches we tend to not focus on God! And when we don’t focus on God we miss how life was really meant to be lived. Ultimately it’s about our attitude toward riches and wealth—and yes, are you an owner or renter?!? http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/sermon20100808.mp3 Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:00 PDT Sermon delivered by Pastor Lori Eickmann. You’ve probably heard the saying: “The one who dies with the most toys wins.” Ridiculous, right? So why do we continue to measure our worth by our stuff? In Christ we experience a radical re-orientation of values—and we are able to let go of greed and embrace a life shaped by Christ’s love. http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/sermon20100801.mp3 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 09:00 PDT Sermon delivered by Pastor Randy Pabst. The issue of today’s Gospel reading is not who is better. The issue is how willing we are to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to him. We, of course, can have a great many excuses—many of them quite good! But ultimately our willingness or lack of willingness to listen will over-ride everything. So, it will do us well to listen to Jesus! http://bethelcupertino.org/worship/sermons/sermon20100725.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:00 PDT