Mt Lebanon Lutheran Church's Podcast

Arise and Shine! - Sermon on Isaiah 60:1-6 for the Festival of Epiphany - January 7, 2018 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:58:38 -0500

The light of Christ has pierced the darkness of our sin and unbelief, and by his grace, we know him and believe in him as our Savior, and the world’s Savior. We have the privilege to arise and to shine his light to the world around us.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the Festival of Epiphany, January 7, 2018, for a sermon series called “Glory Revealed.”

New Year, New You - A Sermon on 1 Peter 1:18-2:3 for New Year’s Eve 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 09:22:44 -0500

The end of an old year and the beginning of a new one is a good time to reflect on our past and consider our future. It’s a good time to think about how in this new year we want to be better spouses, parents, and friends.

Do you want to be a “new you” in this New Year? Then listen to who God says you are through Christ.

This sermon was preached on New Year’s Eve 2017 at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz.

None But One - Sermon on Isaiah 40:25-25 for the First Sunday after Christmas - December 31, 2017 - Vicar Adam Lambrecht

mtlebanon — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 13:43:51 -0500

What makes Christmas so special? The fact that the Savior who comes at Christmas is exactly what we need - the one true God who gives us his righteousness.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Vicar Adam Lambrecht on the First Sunday after Christmas, December 31, 2017, for a sermon series called “Great Expectations.”

Great Expectations - Sermon on Hebrews 1:1-9 for Christmas Day - December 25, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:20:51 -0500

Our expectations for Christmas are usually not met and we often feel let down when it’s all over. But God says you can have great expectations. Just have the met in the right place - in a manger.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017, for a sermon series called “Great Expectations.”

May it be to me as you have said - Sermon on Luke 1:28-36 for Advent 4 - December 24, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 13:32:54 -0500

Like Mary we may not always understand the “how’s” of God’s ways, but may we be led by hearts of faith to say with Mary, “May it be to me as you have said.”

The podcast includes a bonus after the sermon of a solo by Laura Bublitz singing the Getty version of “The Magnificat.”

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the 4th Sunday in Advent, December 24, 2017, for a sermon series called “Great Expectations.”

Refocus - Sermon on John 1:6-8, 19-28 for Advent 3 - December 17, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 15:10:23 -0500

Are you being distracted by circumstances and challenges in life? It’s time to refocus on Jesus.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 17, 2017, for a sermon series called “Great Expectations.”

What if today is your last? - Sermon on 2 Peter 3:8-14 for Advent 2 - December 10, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:57:39 -0500

What if today is your last day - if you died today or if this is the day Jesus comes back? How would you look differently at today? How would you prepare yourself?

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 10, 2017, for a sermon series called “Great Expectations.”

God’s Pledge - Sermon on 1 Peter 3:18-22 for Advent 1 - December 3, 2017 - Vicar Adam Lambrecht

mtlebanon — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 15:44:20 -0500

Our struggles in this world can cause us to doubt if God loves us or will come through on his promises. But God makes a pledge to us that though we struggle, we are safe, and he provides us relief and rescue.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Vicar Adam Lambrecht on December 3, 2017, for a sermon series called “Great Expectations.”

Believing is seeing - Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12 - November 26, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:41:23 -0500

To some, simply believing in something can seem too simple. To others, it is wacky. But the only way to receive the righteousness we need is to receive it by faith alone. That’s not too simple or wacky, it’s the way to a right relationship with God.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on November 26, 2017, for a sermon series called “The Search for Peace.”

The secret to having a Happy Thanksgiving - Sermon on Philippians 4:10-20 - November 22, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:06:59 -0500

We all want to have a Happy Thanksgiving. So what’s the secret? How can Thanksgiving, and every day of our lives, be joy-filled and thankful?

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22, 2017.

You know the Way - Sermon on John 14:1-6 - November 19, 2017 - Vicar Adam Lambrecht

mtlebanon — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:00:23 -0500

Our doubts and fears in life easily take our focus off of Jesus and his promises. He reminds us that we have a home in heaven he’s prepared for us and he’s with us every moment until we are there.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Vicar Adam Lambrecht on November 19, 2017, for a sermon series called “The Search for Peace.”

Go ahead and boast - Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-9 - November 12, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:27:17 -0500

Our natural, human tendency is to think we have to earn God’s love by being good. The freeing, comforting truth is that we are saved by grace alone and nothing we could ever do.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on November 12, 2017, for a sermon series called “The Search for Peace.”

God’s Word is our great heritage! - Sermon for Reformation on 2 Kings 22:1-11, 23:1-3 - November 5, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 14:35:57 -0500

Do our lives reflect that God’s Word is really our great heritage, that it’s our most precious treasure? The Reformation causes us to pause and analyze our hearts and lives, and ask God to bring about a Reformation in our heart by his Word.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the the Commemoration of the Reformation, November 5, 2017, for a sermon series called “The Search for Peace.”

Unfortunately, the first minute of the sermon is cut off. We apologize.

What more can be done? - Sermon on Isaiah 5:1-7 - October 29, 2017 - Vicar Adam Lambrecht

mtlebanon — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:52:32 -0500

God has provided us with every spiritual blessing for this life and the next. Now, he desires us to produce fruits of faith. How are you doing? Is your life full of the fruits of faith? Where does the forgiveness we need for our failures as well as the desire and the power to bear that fruit come from? From the same one who gives us everything.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Vicar Adam Lambrecht on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, October 29, 2017, for a sermon series called “Crystal Clear.”

What are you looking forward to? - Sermon on Isaiah 25:6-9 - October 22, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 13:14:30 -0500

Things we look forward to in this life often let us down and unsatisfied. Through the work of Christ, God places before us promises of what we have to look forward to eternally that will lead to perfect contentment and satisfaction.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, October 22, 2017, for a sermon series called “Crystal Clear.”

Do you know what God wants you to do? - Sermon on Matthew 21:28-32 - October 15, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 11:39:33 -0500

Do you know what matters most to God, what he wants you to do more than anything else? The answer changes why and how you do everything in this life.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, October 15, 2017, for a sermon series called “Crystal Clear.”

Is God fair? - Sermon on Matthew 20:1-16 - October 8, 2017 - Vicar Adam Lambrecht

mtlebanon — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 14:17:08 -0500

We like things to be fair in life, but often, they aren’t. Is God fair? The answer you really want may surprise you.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Vicar Adam Lambrecht on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, October 8, 2017, for a sermon series called “Crystal Clear.”

You are not just “any body” - Sermon on Romans 12:1-8 - October 1, 2017 - Pastor Aaron Bublitz

mtlebanon — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:57:37 -0500

When God’s people serve it is anything but ordinary. When they serve in response to God’s love as the body of Christ, our service is worship of the God who has given us peace and purpose.

This sermon was preached at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, by Pastor Aaron Bublitz on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, 2017, for our Member Ministry Appreciation Sunday.