Posts with the tag “epiphany”

Epiphanies For Epiphany - Silence
by Pastor Nate on February 16th, 2026
When I began including extended periods of silence into my prayer life I was amazed by the ways that I quickly felt more settled and connected to God. ⠀   Read More
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The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
by Pastor Gary on February 15th, 2026
Today is the Sixth Sunday after EpiphanyWe encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream.  For an additional devotional reflection, we invite you to watch this reflection from Pastor Gary from this Sunday last year.In a world filled with noise, how do we make space to truly hear God?  In this sermon, Pastor Gary unpacks Luke 6:17-26 and Psa...  Read More
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Epiphanies For Epiphany - Faith
by Pastor Nate on February 13th, 2026
But a wise mentor freed me from this mindset and told me that our job is to be faithful, not necessarily successful.  Read More
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Epiphanies For Epiphany - Trinity
by Pastor Nate on February 11th, 2026
Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are in relationship with each other, we in turn know that God desires to be relationship with us.  Read More
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Epiphanies For Epiphany - Creation
by Pastor Nate on February 9th, 2026
I realized that to say God is the Creator of Heaven and Earth means that all of creation is important, beautiful, and sacred because it was made by God.  Read More
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The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
by Deacon Debra on February 8th, 2026
Today is the Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyWe encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream.  For an additional devotional reflection, we invite you to watch this reflection from Deacon Debra from this Sunday last year.In the Gospel passage Jesus is amazed by the faith the friends and so he heals the paralytic man. Deacon Debra reflects on thi...  Read More
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Epiphanies For Epiphany - Law & Gospel
by Pastor Nate on February 6th, 2026
"The Law" is what helps us to see how our life is out of alignment and thus helps us to more fully understand the Good News ("The Gospel") of Jesus Christ.   Read More
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Epiphanies For Epiphany - Sanctification
by Pastor Nate on February 4th, 2026
The goodness of God molds us into the people we are called to be.  Read More
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Epiphanies For Epiphany - Grace
by Pastor Nate on February 2nd, 2026
Grace is a belief that God loves all of creation not because we follow the rules but simply because God can't help but love each and every one of us.  Read More
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Epiphany Rising Stars - Beautiful Savior
by Pastor Nate on January 30th, 2026
Where have you seen the beauty of Jesus in your life recently?   Read More
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Epiphany Rising Stars - God Hold's the Future
by Pastor Nate on January 28th, 2026
Consider this foundational truth of our Christian faith: God has a long-term plan for all of creation; the future is always in the hands of God. How does this reality effect your life today?   Read More
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Epiphany Rising Stars - Awe
by Pastor Nate on January 23rd, 2026
Take some time to really think about the enormity of God’s power and promises. Talk with God about the problems in your life. Hand them over to God this morning.   Read More
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Epiphany Rising Stars - Seasons
by Pastor Nate on January 22nd, 2026
Above all else, the Liturgical Calendar invites us to see the presence of God in every moment of the year.  Read More
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Epiphany Rising Stars - Knowledge of Love
by Pastor Nate on January 22nd, 2026
Just as stars have taught us about the massive nature of the universe, Jesus came to teach us about the unlimited expanses of God’s love for us.   Read More
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The Baptism of Our Lord
by Deacon Debra on January 11th, 2026
Today we celebrate The Baptism of Our LordWe encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream.  For an additional devotional reflection, we invite you to watch this sermon from Deacon Debra on this Sunday from last year, when we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord.In this sermon, as part of a sermon series on God's New Beginnings, Deacon Debra t...  Read More
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Epiphany Rising Stars - Guidance
by Pastor Nate on January 7th, 2026
Stars are used for guidance. Jesus guides us.   Read More
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Who Do you Say that I am?
by Pastor Nate on January 6th, 2025
Father Richard Rohr puts it beautifully: “Your image of God creates you.”  Read More
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