Bethany Lutheran Appleton, WI

Thanksgiving is a time for humble, yet hopeful reflection. There are certain times in our lives when we get a chance to reflect on the incredible blessings God gives. Maybe it’s a pivotal time—a wedding day, the birth of a child, a birthday or anniversary when friends and family gather around and we get a moment to think, “Wow.” Or perhaps it’s just a quiet time when it hits us—just how good God has been to us. As we reflect on that, we want to have a good dose of humility, knowing that we don’t deserve any of these good things. But at the same time, we have a good dose of hopefulness, knowing just how kind and faithful our God is. 
 
Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon at Bethany's Thanksgiving Eve worship on November 24, 2021. 
 
Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Thanksgiving is a time for humble, yet hopeful reflection. There are certain times in our lives when we get a chance to reflect on the incredible blessings God gives. Maybe it’s a pivotal time—a wedding day, the birth of a child, a birthday or anniversary when friends and family gather around and we get a moment to think, “Wow.” Or perhaps it’s just a quiet time when it hits us—just how good God has been to us. As we reflect on that, we want to have a good dose of humility, knowing that we don’t deserve any of these good things. But at the same time, we have a good dose of hopefulness, knowing just how kind and faithful our God is.

Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon at Bethany's Thanksgiving Eve worship on November 24, 2021.

Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Humble Yet Hopeful Reflection (Thanksgiving). Genesis 32:10. Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI

What is wisdom, and where do we find it? The Proverbs tell us, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). And St. Paul summarized wisdom when he wrote, “In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3). So, the wisdom that will capture our hearts and minds over the next few weeks is, simply put, Jesus himself. He is the centerpiece of God’s gracious plan of salvation for us—the wisdom that is revealed to us in his Word. Today our encouragement is simple: this wisdom, summed up in Jesus himself, is sweet to your soul. Find it, value it, and live it. 
 
Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon at Bethany's Saturday worship on August 21, 2021. 
 
Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

What is wisdom, and where do we find it? The Proverbs tell us, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). And St. Paul summarized wisdom when he wrote, “In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3). So, the wisdom that will capture our hearts and minds over the next few weeks is, simply put, Jesus himself. He is the centerpiece of God’s gracious plan of salvation for us—the wisdom that is revealed to us in his Word. Today our encouragement is simple: this wisdom, summed up in Jesus himself, is sweet to your soul. Find it, value it, and live it.

Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon at Bethany's Saturday worship on August 21, 2021.

Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Wisdom Is Sweet to Your Soul - Find It. Proverbs 9:1-6. (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

In the story of Joseph—sold by his brothers into slavery, imprisoned in Egypt, raised to second in command to oversee preparations and administration of food during a time of famine—we see more than just a coincidence of being in the right place at the right time. We see God's plan unfolding before us. A plan that shows us God's own heart. Through Joseph, we see a reflection of God's heart of forgiveness in how he treated his brothers. We see God's rescue for his people in a time of need. And we see God's preservation of the line of the Savior to bring that same forgiveness to everyone in the world. 
 
Seminarian Jeremiah Wallander preached this sermon at Bethany's Parkway Campus worship on December 27, 2020. 
 
Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

In the story of Joseph—sold by his brothers into slavery, imprisoned in Egypt, raised to second in command to oversee preparations and administration of food during a time of famine—we see more than just a coincidence of being in the right place at the right time. We see God's plan unfolding before us. A plan that shows us God's own heart. Through Joseph, we see a reflection of God's heart of forgiveness in how he treated his brothers. We see God's rescue for his people in a time of need. And we see God's preservation of the line of the Savior to bring that same forgiveness to everyone in the world.

Seminarian Jeremiah Wallander preached this sermon at Bethany's Parkway Campus worship on December 27, 2020.

Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

There's a Bigger Heart At Work. Genesis 50:15-21. (Jeremiah Wallander, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary)

Guest preacher Pastor Aaron Dolan from Fox Valley Lutheran High School shares a message about God's will for Christian education, under the theme “Jesus Wants to Be Your Constant Companion.” There are things we keep with us all the time—our phones, a ring, a set of keys. But what God wants us to keep with us at all times, no matter what we’re doing, is his promise of salvation that he has kept for us in Jesus. It’s the promise he reveals in his Word and commands us to teach to the next generation. 
 
Pastor Aaron Dolan from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton, Wisconsin, preached this sermon at Bethany’s Parkway Campus worship on October 25, 2020. 
 
Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Guest preacher Pastor Aaron Dolan from Fox Valley Lutheran High School shares a message about God's will for Christian education, under the theme “Jesus Wants to Be Your Constant Companion.” There are things we keep with us all the time—our phones, a ring, a set of keys. But what God wants us to keep with us at all times, no matter what we’re doing, is his promise of salvation that he has kept for us in Jesus. It’s the promise he reveals in his Word and commands us to teach to the next generation.

Pastor Aaron Dolan from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton, Wisconsin, preached this sermon at Bethany’s Parkway Campus worship on October 25, 2020.

Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Jesus Wants to Be Your Constant Companion. Deut. 11:1-7, 16-21. (Pastor Aaron Dolan, Appleton, WI)

God provided for Israel, and he wanted them to trust that he would continue to provide, day after day. He wanted them to live not storing up in case God’s provision would run out, but expecting that he’d provide. When we are able to expect and trust God’s provision we are free to live without fear, but in trust. And in that trust, we’re able to use our gifts in a regular ongoing way to serve God in his kingdom. 
 
Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon on August 29, 2020 at the Family Worship Gathering of Bethany Lutheran Church’s Lynndale campus in Appleton, WI. 
 
Learn more at www.bethanyappleton.org

God provided for Israel, and he wanted them to trust that he would continue to provide, day after day. He wanted them to live not storing up in case God’s provision would run out, but expecting that he’d provide. When we are able to expect and trust God’s provision we are free to live without fear, but in trust. And in that trust, we’re able to use our gifts in a regular ongoing way to serve God in his kingdom.

Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon on August 29, 2020 at the Family Worship Gathering of Bethany Lutheran Church’s Lynndale campus in Appleton, WI.

Learn more at www.bethanyappleton.org

Entitlement & Expectation Week 2. Exodus 16:16-35. (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

The ship was an ancient Christian symbol. It is the Church tossed on the sea of disbelief, worldliness, and persecution but finally reaching safe harbor with its cargo of human souls. In The Ship of the Church, we study how God works through his church and keeps it safe during a time when the message of Christ is spoken against. 
 
Pastor Mark Henke preached this sermon on February 29, 2020 at the Family Worship Gathering of Bethany Lutheran Church’s Lynndale campus in Appleton, WI. 
 
Learn more at www.bethanyappleton.org

The ship was an ancient Christian symbol. It is the Church tossed on the sea of disbelief, worldliness, and persecution but finally reaching safe harbor with its cargo of human souls. In The Ship of the Church, we study how God works through his church and keeps it safe during a time when the message of Christ is spoken against. 

Pastor Mark Henke preached this sermon on February 29, 2020 at the Family Worship Gathering of Bethany Lutheran Church’s Lynndale campus in Appleton, WI.

Learn more at www.bethanyappleton.org

Ship of the Church – Week 1: Headship. Colossians 1:17-20 (Pastor Mark Henke, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

In a gripping story where their lives are on the line, three men must choose their master. But they know that even more than their lives are on the line. As they stare down fear, they follow faith, even as they are in their hearts sealing their earthly demise. But the master they follow is gracious and powerful, and answers their faith with a turn no one could have seen coming. 
 
When fear is so real that it seems like there’s only one option, there is always another. God’s love and power is stronger than any fear, and his strength is the core of our faith. 
knowing him: Perfect love from God to his people and an eternity of glory with him. 
 
Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon on February 1, 2020 at the Family Worship Gathering of Bethany Lutheran Church’s Lynndale campus in Appleton, WI. 
 
Learn more at www.bethanyappleton.org

In a gripping story where their lives are on the line, three men must choose their master. But they know that even more than their lives are on the line. As they stare down fear, they follow faith, even as they are in their hearts sealing their earthly demise. But the master they follow is gracious and powerful, and answers their faith with a turn no one could have seen coming.

When fear is so real that it seems like there’s only one option, there is always another. God’s love and power is stronger than any fear, and his strength is the core of our faith.
knowing him: Perfect love from God to his people and an eternity of glory with him.

Pastor Pat Brown preached this sermon on February 1, 2020 at the Family Worship Gathering of Bethany Lutheran Church’s Lynndale campus in Appleton, WI.

Learn more at www.bethanyappleton.org

Bethany Lutheran Appleton, WI Videos

Humble Yet Hopeful Reflection (Thanksgiving). Genesis 32:10. Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI

Wisdom Is Sweet to Your Soul - Find It. Proverbs 9:1-6. (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

There's a Bigger Heart At Work. Genesis 50:15-21. (Jeremiah Wallander, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary)

Jesus Wants to Be Your Constant Companion. Deut. 11:1-7, 16-21. (Pastor Aaron Dolan, Appleton, WI)

Entitlement & Expectation Week 2. Exodus 16:16-35. (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

Ship of the Church – Week 1: Headship. Colossians 1:17-20 (Pastor Mark Henke, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

Masters – Week 1: Faith or Fear. Daniel 3:13-27 (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

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Humble Yet Hopeful Reflection (Thanksgiving). Genesis 32:10. Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI

Wisdom Is Sweet to Your Soul - Find It. Proverbs 9:1-6. (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

There's a Bigger Heart At Work. Genesis 50:15-21. (Jeremiah Wallander, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary)

Jesus Wants to Be Your Constant Companion. Deut. 11:1-7, 16-21. (Pastor Aaron Dolan, Appleton, WI)

Entitlement & Expectation Week 2. Exodus 16:16-35. (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

Ship of the Church – Week 1: Headship. Colossians 1:17-20 (Pastor Mark Henke, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

Masters – Week 1: Faith or Fear. Daniel 3:13-27 (Pastor Pat Brown, Bethany, Appleton, WI)

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