Sermon 11/30/08

"What will wake us up?" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 11/30/08

Texts: Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_11_30.mp3

Check out this webiste which I mention in the sermon: www.AdventConspiracy.org

Sermon 11/23/08

"Living pointlessly" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 11/23/08

Texts: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 (click to read)

Click to listen: 001_A_001_BLC_2008_11_23.mp3

Sermon 11/16/08

"Bethlehem's Big Give" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 11/16/08

Texts: Judges 4:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 (click to listen)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_11_16.mp3

There is an interactive part to this sermon. Feel free to play along at home and email your responses to pastor@bethlehemspokane.org.

Sermon 11/9/08

"The Ten Essentials of Faith" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 11/9/08

Texts: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_11_9.mp3

The "Ten Essentials" (for hiking) actually are:

1. Map
2. Compass (optionally supplemented with a GPS receiver)
3. Sunglasses and sunscreen
4. Extra food and water
5. Extra clothes
6. Headlamp/flashlight
7. First aid kit
8. Fire starter
9. Matches
10. Knife

This list comes from a group called "The Mountaineers" out of Seattle (who have been suggesting this since the 1930's) and is listed in the book "Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills". The book also suggests that hikers bring:

• Water treatment device (water filter or chemicals) and water bottles
• Ice axe for glacier or snowfield travel (if necessary)
• Repair kit, including duct tape and a basic sewing materials.
• Insect repellent (or clothing designed for this purpose)
• Signaling devices, such as a whistle, cell phone, two-way radio, satellite phone, unbreakable signal mirror or flare.
• Plastic tarp and rope for expedient field shelter.

Sermon 11/2/08

"In the end, what's really important?" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 11/2/08

Texts: Joshua 3:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 (click to read)

There is a pause in this sermon for participation, feel free to play along at home (you'll need a pen a paper).

Click to listen: BLC_2008_11_2.mp3

This is a photos of the "Book of the Names of the Dead" in which we wrote the names of loved ones we are mourning at the beginning of the service. This book is kept near the font as a reminder of our connection to Christ's resurrection and brought out each year for All Saints Day.