Benton United Methodist Church

Philippians 4:15-19  I. Generosity Makes an Impact      II. Generosity Adds to Your Account      Matthew 6: 19-21      19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;       20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.       21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."      III. Generosity Pleases God    Closing  Benefits of Generosity:      God is pleased by your obedient generosity (Malachi 3:10)      God is honored by your faithfulness   (Proverbs 3:9)      Generosity guards from selfishness  (Acts 20:35)      God loves a cheerful giver ( 2 Corinthians 9: 6-12)      Generosity supports the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 19-20)    Generosity helps to meet the needs of God's people (1 Corinthians 16: 1,2)Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/M3vX5ZAA3oI

Life Lessons from James Session 3 with Rev. Brad Franklin (October 22, 2025)To view the video from this session, click here: https://youtu.be/fwpAslr54rM

Life Lessons from James Session 2 with Rev. Brad Franklin (October 15, 2025)To view the video of this session, click here: https://youtu.be/7q6Uy_ucgVM

Join Reverend Brad Franklin in Session 1 of Life Lessons from James (Oct. 1, 2025)To watch this session on YouTube, please click here: https://youtu.be/7x9bSAGn9fI

Lamentations 3:22-24  I. Jeremiah    II. For whom should we give thanks?       Ephesians 1:3      Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.      I Thessalonians 1: 2-3    2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,   3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father.  3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,     III. When should we give thanks?   1 Thessalonians 1:2-3    2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,   3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,  IV. Why should we give thanks?     Romans 8:28  28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.  V. Your power vs. God's power  Romans 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.     1 John 5: 4-5   4  For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.   5  Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.      VI. Being thankfulWatch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/K5nUmWFiWgU

Matthew 8:23-27      23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him.       24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.       25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We're going to drown!”      26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.      27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/IVgAb0aP1d8

Hebrews 4:12Psalm 119:105  I. Old Testament prophecy  was fulfilled in   New Testament scriptures  About 700 years before Jesus's birth, Micah wrote that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).      Zechariah predicted that Jesus would be betrayed for thirty pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12).     David prophesied that Jesus's hands and feet would be pierced (Psalm 22:16).      Isaiah predicted that Jesus's body would rest in a rich man's tomb (Isaiah 53:9).    Jesus's resurrection was also predicted multiple times (Psalm 16:8–11).    II. Eyewitness Accounts     III. Your Own Experience      IV. Point-GET IN THE WORD!Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/PmWPniBzOBE

Praying with Authority1 Kings 18:36-39Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/DsWT9MwrxSM

Camille Beville brings us the message from 1 Timothy: 4:12.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/lOIfRTFGyjI

Nick Duck brings us the message from Hosea 1:2.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/OBKG6gTEChI

Learn the history and movement of the Methodist church, from John Wesley's beginning to Benton Methodist Church.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/1nAXh74s8qo

Heavenly Father,I don't understand everything, but I trust you. I am tired of the cycle I am in (Acknowledging). Something has to change. Please protect, correct and reject anything in my life that is not your will (Ask). I am not where I need to be (Surrendering) but I trust the plan you have for me.  In Jesus Name. Amen.  (Prayer from Marriedforpurpose.com)

Learn the history and movement of the Methodist church, from John Wesley's beginning to Benton Methodist Church. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcasting platform or download the MP3 here:https://youtu.be/j4Tg9p1iYXM

Psalm 50:14  I. Day of Trouble      II. What gets in the way      III. Remember-Call on Me      IV. Put it into practice      V. Zechariah 10: 8-12      I will whistle for them and gather them, For I will redeem them; And they shall increase as they once increased.      9 “I will sow them among the peoples, And they shall remember Me in far countries; They shall live, together with their children, And they shall return.      10 I will also bring them back from the land of Egypt, And gather them from Assyria. I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon, Until no more room is found for them.      11 He shall pass through the sea with affliction, And strike the waves of the sea: All the depths of the River shall dry up. Then the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, And the scepter of Egypt shall depart.      12 “So I will strengthen them in the Lord, And they shall walk up and down in His name,” Says the Lord.Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/r27NrV8h0KI

Learn the history and movement of the Methodist church, from John Wesley's beginning to Benton Methodist Church. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OXbl2jLl1o0

Rev. David Dietzel talks about the importance of forgiveness. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Ksn05VrC7Fs

Learn the history and movement of the Methodist church, from John Wesley's beginning to Benton Methodist Church.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dC7N2jyl6hs

Introductory class about Methodism and Benton Methodist Church. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/KY1d_7Avnh4

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about the human idols we have. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/lI91d7P7uzQ

Pastor Brad Franklin laying down your idols.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/gOBbcSxDP4E

Pastor Brad talks about the consequence of sin and Jesus' grace.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/live/0SPFco0KnBg

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about listening. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/PSDPqprS7bg

Pastor Brad talks about our responsibility in our relationship with our Lord.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/ulZMFuYHllQ

Brad Franklin talks about safeguarding your marriage.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/ZqhsotKsx9E

Abbie Rutledge talks about her inspirations to spread the word of God with those who have never been reached.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/live/aqbtU7a8R7E

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about freedom in Christ.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/jqs03a1TObU

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about building a relationship with God.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/OimKk5pT6Xo

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about building a relationship with God.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/DBuOBbPVX7E

The youth tell about their experience from Camp Glorieta.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/X4U7TRxx70E

Pastor David Dietzel talks about confidence in The Great Commission.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/y3jtjXdqY7Y

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about the awesome power of God's renewal.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/0At6aFVzobw

Hannah Robinson talks about using your gifts in service of God.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/g8aFCw1bzlc

Pastor Brad talks about the reward of holiness.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/11254VOhcIM

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about our faith in the worthiness, His command, and your obedience.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/OE98myc9Ybc

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about allowing fear to inhibit your relationship with God. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/2JxoDIlsKsM

Celebrate our risen Savior today!Watch this episode on our  YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/bwzGlyv-fDs

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of hope during the most solemn service commemorating Jesus' death on the cross that paid the price for our sin and gifted us with salvation. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/w9dqjqNnQ5Q

Pastor David Dietzel teaches us lessons from the Last Supper. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/YxTr6O92bVo

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer, understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/IaesuG00zUo

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer, understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/WAHMwYZF2wI

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about the trials of life.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/HmwitDSiCH8

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about the Journey to the Cross.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/live/6Uku8LUkZe0

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer, understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/ugIA2t47JoE

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about What God Expects of The Church.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/yPfEVNP8v1w

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer, understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/7bUo8G5o20o

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer, understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/XV-AVWY2Vko

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about What God Expects of Parents/Grandparents/Guardians.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/H5vCjVjXJ6Q

Pastor David Dietzel talks about God's grace. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/RCzaMaUH3fE

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about God's expectations in marriage. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/vpa4oOK7GQg

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer, understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/eu-IhzVtADc

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Charles Stanley's book "Handle with Prayer" which guides the reader to pray with authority, receive answers to prayer,  understand why some prayers go unanswered, pray in God's will, and pray for others. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/r-Ft1Jdp_YA