In first Corinthians chapter number three, we’re going to look at some, of what I expect to be pretty familiar verses and passages, for you Christians. But I want to take a look at this here as we are transitioning from, Thanksgiving into, the Christmas season. Now, I know Walmart and Kroger and all those folks, you know, they already transitioned …

Let’s do an encouraging word today out of Proverbs chapter eight. Take a look here in Proverbs chapter eight and Look at this here in relationship to seeking God. Proverbs 8:1–17 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, a…

Thank you for joining us for today’s encouraging word, turn in your Bibles to the Book of Psalms, chapter number 55. And then we will also be going to look at something in First Peter as well. So you might get that primed and ready to go. But I want to start off here in Psalms chapter 55. Here’s a psalm that David wrote and it says: Psalm 55:1 1 Gi…

This morning we’ll be in Ephesians and chapter number three. And really. Going to key in on, this morning, verse Number 20. But I’m going to start up here. In Verse 11. And work our way down to verse. 20 and 21, really down to the end of the chapter. But what I want to speak to you this morning about is just going above and beyond, going above and …

Blessed is the man. The encouraging word today is from the Book of Jeremiah. We’re going to look at a couple of verses here that will hopefully be encouraging to you this morning. Turn to Jeremiah chapter 17, and we will pick up here in verse number seven because I just love it when it says blessed is the man. Any place I can look in the Bible wher…

Take your Bible and turn to the Book of Psalms, Chapter 119. And we’re going to read. Versus 97 Down through verse 105. Psalm chapter 119. Of course, the biggest book in the Bible. found in the middle of the Bible, and. It’s all about the Bible. So we’ll take a look at this here and these verses specifically for the encouraging word here today: Psa…

Today’s encouraging word will be taken from the Book of Esther. Esther, in chapter number four, we are really only going to read a couple of verses here to get to the point of the encouraging word. But you remember roughly the book of Esther. THE significance of the Book of Esther is that it testifies to the secret watch care of Jehovah over disper…

For today’s encouraging word, we will be in Joshua, chapter one. We will read about the first nine verses You see something here in these first nine verses, and specifically at the end of verse eight, there in Joshua chapter one, we’ll build up to it and get down there to it, But here you have where the Lord tells Joshua: then thou shalt have good …

The encouraging word today is found in the book of Isaiah in chapter number 55. Let’s look at what The Word of God has to say over here in Isaiah, and hopefully, it will be an encouragement to you, a blessing to you. It’s funny how the Lord has already kind of laid the foundation, so to speak, today. So I think the Lord really wants us to talk abou…

The encouraging word today is going to be found in Second Samuel chapter 16 and I want to help you to see something here that will hopefully be an encouragement for you through whatever it is that you may be going through at this point in time in your life. I would encourage you to pray We all go through things, whether they’re health issues, finan…

In this sermon, Josh Morgan preaches on John 20:19-31. This has typically been the passage that is described as the ‘Doubting Thomas’ passage. Josh explains that Thomas was actually the first disciple to recognize Jesus as God after seeing Jesus’ wounds. Jesus wounds still tell of past abuse. Josh reminds us that the resurrected Christ was resurrec…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Matthew 28:1-10. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary are commissioned by Jesus himself, and they become the first apostles. With great joy, they obey Jesus’ command, becoming the first witness to the risen Christ. In this sermon Pastor Mat asks, how does the resurrection affect you?…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. He reminds us that at times discipleship looks ridiculous. And yet, Christ still calls us to a life of hope. He preaches from Luke 16:19-31 and Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. He preaches from Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and Luke 16:1-13.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. Here he addresses Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Luke 15:1-10.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat begins a series entitled Difficult Discipleship. He speaks from Luke 14:25-33 and Jeremiah 18:1-11. Following Christ means that our allegiance must be first and foremost to Jesus.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this message, Monica Ly shares her story.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this message, Dr. Kevin Smith shares his story.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this message, Tim Lanham shares his story.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Colleen McIntosh preaches on Luke 11:1-13. Through this message, she brings a new perspective to the Lord’s prayer.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Esther Bowen preaches on primarily on Amos 8:1-12.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches on Luke 10:25-37. He suggests that in this parable God comes as the Samaritan to us in the ditch. God often comes through people and places that we don’t expect.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Sarah Franco preaches on 2 Kings 5:1-14.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Sarah Franco preaches on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Kings 19:1-15. He touches on the tragedies that are going on in the world today. He addresses how we are to respond. Will we run away in fear like Elijah when darkness consumes us? Will we become numb to the suffering of others? Or will we engage the world with love and hope? God comes to Elijah in his hou…

In this sermon, Jan Lanham preaches from 1 Kings 21:1-21 and Luke 7:36-8:3. She reminds us that we are amazed by grace. She touches on three different words: Justice, mercy, and grace. Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. And grace is getting what you do not deserve. Our God is a God of grace.…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Kings 17:8-24. He reminds us that small things often turn into big things when God is involved. We are to have faith each and every day and trust God to provide for us.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Romans 5:1-5. In this text, the Apostle Paul talks about justification by faith. Pastor Mat reminds us that we are justified by God’s grace through faith. God is always turned towards us. God loves us simply because God chooses to do so regardless of who we are of where we’ve come from.…

In this sermon, Pastor Melissa preaches from John 14:8-17. She talks about the difference between Resume values and Eulogy values. She reminds us that God is living and breathing among us. We are to follow the way that Christ leads us in our own scandal of particularity.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Nicole preaches from Luke 24:44-53. She spends time reflecting on the Ascension of Jesus. Even though Jesus, left his disciples, he continued to remain present through the Holy Spirit. We are not alone. God still exists even when we do not see God. If we seek God, we will find God.…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Revelation 21. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is at work redeeming God’s creation. We can hope even when our present circumstances dictate despair. We know how the story ends. We live in hope.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Esther preaches from John 13:31-35. She reminds us that Jesus only gave us one new commandment-that we are to love one another. Love one another as Christ loves each of us with a love that saves and redeems all God’s people.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches from John 10:22-30. She reminds us that Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus is our shepherd and His followers will hear His voice. Jesus is our shepherd who will guide our paths. We are called to follow Jesus wherever He leads. We are to be bold disciples who faithfully follow Jesus no matter the cost.…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches on John 20:1-18. Christ is risen. The hope of Easter is the hope of eternal life. No matter what is going on in our lives right now, something better is coming. In Christ, God has promised us eternal life. We live in the hope of the resurrection.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches from Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16. She reminds us that God is our refuge. God is everywhere all at the same time. In the face of danger, we will be protected under God’s wings.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Josh Morgan introduces the Season of Lent during Ash Wednesday. He focuses on repentance. Josh challenges us to return to God faithfully.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 9:28-43. He addresses what Transfiguration Sunday is all about. This story challenges our over rationalization of the faith. Everything is not explainable. God is beyond our comprehension. God is bigger than the boxes that we attempt to place God into. This text tells us that the glory of God is only po…

In this sermon, Reverend Cisca Ireland reminds us that God has given us everything. Our gifts should be in response to what God has given us. It is not about the amount of money, but about why one gives and the attitude of one’s heart.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. In this text, the Apostle Paul told the people of Corinth that they are the body of Christ. It is not that they need to become the body of Christ. They already are the body of Christ. Each of you is already a part of the body of Christ. Treat one another that way, and live into that c…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat discusses 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Pastor Mat reminds us that we all have gifts that come from God. No one’s gift is better than another’s. All of our gifts can be used for the glory of God. Each of our gifts is a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. How are you using your gifts for the common good?…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:15-22. In Jesus’ baptism, God rips the heavens open, God pushes through the firmament, and then says, “You, yes you, are my beloved.” God says the same thing at each of our baptisms. Because of this we are also called to submit to God’s calling in our lives in response to the grace of Christ that is o…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from John 1:1-18. He talks about the day and season of Epiphany. Pastor Mat reminds us that our primary identity should be that of a child of God. We should be first and foremost known as Christian.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the journey through Advent by looking at Micah 5:2-5. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is working in us and through us. Wherever you find yourself, God calls you to participate in God’s promised redemption. Micah was longing for one who would bring unity and peace to the world, just as we long for one to come rest…

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:1-6. He talks about how John the Baptist prepared for the coming of Christ by giving himself away. In a world of shootings, violence, and injustice, we can learn a lot from John the Baptist. In preparing for the coming of the Lord Jesus, he refused to fight for his status, privilege, and rights. He si…

In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches on Christ the King Sunday from John 18:33-38.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 10:11-25.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 9:24-28. In this sermon, he talks about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. He also talks about how Christ’s sacrifice atones for our sins once and for all.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

Pastor Mat preaches from Hebrews 7:17-28, in this sermon. He mentions that we are made holy when we come into the presence of God. We cannot do it in our own strength. For it is God that makes us Holy.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon Pastor Mat preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10. He addresses how Jesus is our great high priest. Jesus advocates for us to God and for God to us. Since Christ is our priest, we are called to be priests in the world. We are blessed to be a blessing.By Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Jan Lanham continues the series on Hebrews by speaking from Hebrews 4:12-16. She reminds us that our hope is not based on our ability to conceal things. Thankfully, our hope is based on the Living Word that catapults us into the possibility of healing, reconciliation, and transformation. Jan suggests that the startling truth is that…