Bethel Baptist Church

This sermon explores the pervasive experience of rejection, examining it not as a personal failing but as a potential pathway guided by divine purpose. Drawing from biblical examples like Moses, Joseph, and Paul, it highlights how rejection can stem from human disobedience, persecution, or, ultimately, God's orchestration to steer individuals toward a better course. The message encourages listeners to move beyond focusing on those who reject them, trusting instead in God's loving hand and recognizing that even painful rejections can be part of a larger, divinely intended plan, ultimately leading to restoration and a deeper reliance on God's wisdom.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of making Christ the central focus of life, even amidst suffering and challenging circumstances. Drawing from passages like Philippians and Acts, it highlights the need to deny self, take up the cross daily, and let Christ be seen regardless of environment or outcome. The message encourages believers to prioritize Christ above personal gain, to find strength in fellowship with Him, and to extend grace and forgiveness even in the face of adversity, ultimately trusting in God's sovereignty and purpose, even when outcomes are painful or unexpected.

This sermon centers on the transformative power of Scripture, presenting the Bible as the ultimate source of blessing, guidance, and spiritual renewal. Drawing from Psalm 1 and other key passages, it emphasizes that true blessedness comes from delighting in God's Word, meditating on it daily, and allowing it to shape one's life through conviction, separation from worldly influences, and complete surrender to Christ. The preacher underscores that while personal struggle and spiritual weakness are inevitable—echoed in the experiences of Peter and Paul—the Word remains a lamp to the feet and a light to the path, enabling believers to live faithfully, serve joyfully, and grow in intimacy with God. The message calls for a life of consistent engagement with Scripture, personal devotion, and active service, rooted in the conviction that God desires not just belief, but a wholehearted, surrendered life lived in response to His grace.

This sermon centers on David's encounter with Goliath as a profound illustration of faith rooted in remembering God's past faithfulness, not personal prowess. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, it emphasizes that David's courage and confidence were not derived from self-assurance or military experience, but from a humble, God-centered perspective that recalled how the Lord had delivered him from lion and bear—miracles he apparently never boasted about. The preacher highlights the danger of pride and self-promotion, contrasting David's humility with the reactions of his brother Eliab and King Saul, both of whom judged him through human eyes. Instead, David's attitude was marked by servant-hearted humility and a clear focus on God's past actions, which he used as a foundation for trusting God in the present. The message calls believers to reflect on God's faithfulness in their own lives, especially during ordinary days or trials, to combat discouragement and maintain spiritual resilience. Ultimately, it teaches that true strength comes not from human ability but from remembering what God has done, and trusting Him to do it again.

This sermon centers on the transformative encounter with Jesus as revealed through the lives of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary in John 12, emphasizing that true vision of Christ requires spiritual rebirth, joyful service, intimate fellowship, and costly worship. Drawing from the narrative of the anointing at Bethany, it highlights four essential marks of those who see Jesus: being spiritually quickened, serving with genuine cheer, fellowshipping closely with Him, and worshiping with sacrificial generosity. The preacher underscores that genuine faith is not found in religious performance or emotionalism, but in a heart transformed by grace, marked by humility, self-denial, and a willingness to give all—mirroring Mary's costly ointment and Lazarus's restored life. The message calls the church to move beyond self-centeredness and passive attendance, urging believers to embody the same sacrificial spirit that sustained the church for generations, so that the fragrance of Christ may linger in the world long after they are gone.

This sermon centers on the story of Lazarus's illness and resurrection in John 11, using it to explore the nature of faith, divine timing, and God's sovereign love. It emphasizes three key elements: the sisters' deep concern, their discerning confidence in Jesus as Lord and as one who loved them, and the despairing reality of their brother's condition, which mirrors the spiritual state of all who are lost without Christ. The preacher highlights Jesus' deliberate delay—not as absence or indifference, but as a demonstration of divine timing, affirming that God hears, loves, and ultimately acts even when His presence seems absent. Through the resurrection of Lazarus, the sermon illustrates how Jesus revives faith from doubt, life from death, and hope from despair, affirming that no situation is beyond His redemptive power. The message concludes with a call to trust in Christ's ultimate authority and compassion, especially in times of suffering and uncertainty.

This sermon centers on the biblical encounter of Jesus in the home of Martha and Mary, highlighting the contrast between Martha's bustling service and Mary's focused worship, using this scene to emphasize that true discipleship requires prioritizing relationship with Christ over mere activity. It underscores four qualities of their home: Jesus was sought with joy, served with devotion, cherished as sovereign, and honored as the supreme focus, reflecting a life where God's presence is paramount. The preacher critiques the modern tendency to equate religious effort with spiritual depth, warning that labor without love and work without worship lead to anxiety and misplaced priorities, while affirming that only the love and presence of Christ—symbolized by Mary's choice to sit at His feet—endures beyond time and circumstance. Ultimately, the message calls believers to reorient their lives around the one thing needful: intimate communion with Jesus, which transcends all other pursuits and cannot be taken away.

This sermon addresses the tragedy of a lost love within a church, drawing from the letter to the church of Ephesus. It highlights that while the church may excel in service, orthodoxy, and character, a lack of heartfelt love for God can still draw divine censure. The message emphasizes that maintaining this love requires consistent feeding through scripture, active expression through obedience, and vigilant protection from worldly influences. Ultimately, the sermon calls for remembrance of initial fervor, repentance, and renewed commitment to a vibrant relationship with God, promising spiritual nourishment and eternal reward for those who overcome spiritual apathy.

This sermon explores the profound impact of guilt, examining its manifestation in four biblical figures surrounding Christ's crucifixion: Peter, Judas, Pilate, and a repentant thief. It highlights how Peter was disturbed by his guilt, Judas was defeated by it, Pilate attempted to dismiss it, and the thief found redemption through faith. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that while guilt can be disruptive, defeating, or dismissive, true liberation comes from acknowledging sin and placing faith in Christ, who bears the weight of our guilt and offers forgiveness and new life.

This sermon examines the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of its temple, drawing parallels to the need of present day revival and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God's house above all else. It highlights the need for organization, dedication, and a willingness to serve, mirroring the actions of the Israelites who recognized their need for repentance and actively sought to reconnect with their faith. The message underscores that every individual has a role to play, whether through leading, assisting in ministry, or offering support, all contributing to a renewed focus on God and a desire to fulfill His purposes.

This sermon explores the inevitability of suffering in life, distinguishing between suffering for righteousness' sake and suffering due to personal choices. It emphasizes that while all individuals will face hardship, the key lies in understanding its source: whether it is a consequence of living faithfully for Christ, potentially through trials orchestrated by God, or a result of straying from God's path. The message encourages believers to commit their souls to God during times of adversity, trusting in His faithfulness and recognizing that enduring hardship with integrity can be a powerful testimony, even when facing ridicule or misunderstanding, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of God's purpose.

Drawing from the account of Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27, the sermon emphasizes the importance of steadfast faith amidst life's turbulent storms. It highlights four anchors—God's promises, His presence, His peace, and the fellowship of His people (the Church)—as essential for navigating challenges and maintaining hope. The message underscores the necessity of trusting in God's word and relying on His unwavering support, even when circumstances appear dire, and encourages believers to find strength and stability within the "Body of Christ" as a source of encouragement and resilience.

This sermon explores the dedication of the returning Israelites, emphasizing their commitment to rebuilding Jerusalem and restoring God's presence. Drawing from Nehemiah chapter 11, the message highlights the roles of rulers, elected individuals, and willing volunteers, all united in a desire to populate the city and prioritize God's work. The speaker underscores the importance of a community's willingness to embrace responsibility, participate actively, and prioritize spiritual devotion, ultimately believing that such dedication is essential for God to pour out blessings and establish a thriving community.

This sermon explores the pathway of discouragement, a universal experience that can lead to bitterness if not addressed properly. Drawing from Numbers 21 and passages like Philippians 4, the message emphasizes the importance of shifting focus from negativity and blame, to a heart of gratitude and the steadfast presence of God. It encourages listeners to actively combat discouragement by seeking remembering of God's faithfulness, ultimately leading to resilience and a renewed spirit rather than resentment. The focus is set on reminding the listener that "how we will choose to face discouragement" is the greatest question we can ask of ourselves.

This sermon explores the multifaceted identity of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His role as King and the consistent opposition He faces throughout Scripture. Beginning with the wise men's search for the newborn King of the Jews and tracing through Herod's attempts to eliminate Him, the Pharisees' rejection, Roman soldiers' mockery, and ultimately Satan's futile efforts to overthrow Him, the message underscores the unwavering authority and ultimate triumph of Christ. The central theme revolves around proclaiming Jesus as King, encouraging listeners to recognize Him as the sovereign ruler of their lives and to trust in His saving grace, despite ongoing spiritual conflict.

This sermon continues the emphasis that genuine revival is evidenced not by mere words or claims, but by tangible actions and a complete change of mindset. Drawing from the book of Nehemiah, it highlights the progression from repentance and praise to confession and dedication, illustrating how a people's commitment to God is demonstrated through their actions and sealed with a covenant. The message underscores the importance of acknowledging past failings, embracing a renewed focus on God, and making a resolute commitment to faithfulness, recognizing that true revival leads to a life of tangible obedience and a willingness to prioritize God above all else.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of reflecting Christ in all aspects of work, asserting that making much of Jesus isn't solely about verbal testimony but also demonstrated through diligent effort and a positive attitude. Drawing from Scripture, it highlights the need to prioritize work ethic, contribute competent work, and maintain a work outlook that showcases faith through actions, ultimately aiming to create a visible testimony that resonates with others and glorifies God, regardless of the nature of the task or the environment.

This sermon explores the evidence of revival among the Israelites following Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding the city and re-establishing the house of God. It emphasizes that genuine revival is demonstrated not through mere declarations, but through tangible actions of repentance, separation from worldly influences, and a hunger for the Word of God. The speaker highlights the importance of personal accountability and the need to examine associations, contrasting the tendency towards hypocrisy with the pursuit of genuine spiritual growth and the freedom that comes from confessing and relinquishing practices that displease God. Ultimately, the message underscores the power of humility, conviction, and heartfelt worship as hallmarks of a true revival.

This sermon explores the inevitable nature of decision-making in life, emphasizing that every individual faces choices, both significant and mundane. It distinguishes between guidance rooted in the flesh and guidance from the Spirit, asserting that true peace and clarity in decision making stem from trusting in God, relinquishing reliance on personal understanding, acknowledging Him in all endeavors, and avoiding self-assurance. Drawing from Proverbs 3, the message highlights a four-fold process in the pathway to discerning God's will and experiencing His peace, ultimately suggesting that not every open door represents God's intended direction.

This sermon explores the nature of Jesus through the evidence of his actions, moving beyond titles to examine his impact on individuals and communities. Drawing from accounts like the wedding at Cana and the forgiving of the woman caught in adultery, the message emphasizes Jesus's compassion, power, and willingness to meet people where they are, offering forgiveness and a lighter burden. Ultimately, the central theme highlights Jesus as a helper, healer, and the one who bears heavy burdens, inviting listeners to trust in his ability to provide rest and hope amidst life's challenges and to magnify Him in their lives.

This sermon explores the significance of renewed desire for God's word following periods of hardship and captivity, drawing parallels to the Israelites' return and rebuilding of Jerusalem. It emphasizes that mere physical restoration—rebuilt walls and temples—is insufficient without a genuine hunger for spiritual understanding and application, highlighting the importance of both individual and communal engagement with scripture. The message underscores that true revival stems from a deep-seated appetite for God's word, leading to admiration, and ultimately, a life transformed by its truth, rather than simply fulfilling a duty or maintaining outward appearances.

This sermon explores the theme of spreading the Gospel, drawing from Acts 10 to illustrate the importance of proactive evangelism and recognizing God's work in the lives of those seemingly outside His reach. It emphasizes that even devout individuals, like Cornelius, can be lost without a personal relationship with Christ, and that genuine faith is demonstrated through both giving and a willingness to respond to God's call to share the gospel. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to move beyond personal comfort and actively participate in bringing the message of salvation to a world desperately waiting for God's grace, recognizing that financial resources and personal action are essential components of fulfilling the Great Commission.

This sermon explores the intersection of divine power and human frailty, using the story of Gideon to illustrate God's unwavering commitment even amidst our fears and imperfections. It emphasizes that God anticipates our anxieties and provides reassurance, offering signs and encouragement to strengthen us in moments of doubt. The message underscores the importance of trusting God's plan, recognizing that the battle is ultimately His, and resolving to follow His guidance, even when faced with uncertainty, ultimately leading to a call to faith and a reminder of God's enduring grace and provision.

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, emphasizing his preeminence and ultimate victory over sin and death, themes rooted in Revelation. It highlights that Jesus, unlike any other, is worthy to open the book with seven seals, a title earned through his sacrificial death and resurrection, demonstrating his authority as the cornerstone upon which all things are built. The message underscores the importance of recognizing Christ's divine nature and power, contrasting His strength with the deceptive imitations of Satan, and ultimately calls for unwavering faith and worship of the one who reigns supreme and offers eternal salvation.

This sermon explores the significance of renewed desire for God's word following periods of hardship and captivity, drawing parallels to the Israelites' return and rebuilding of Jerusalem. It emphasizes that mere physical restoration—rebuilt walls and temples—is insufficient without a genuine hunger for spiritual understanding and application, highlighting the importance of both individual and communal engagement with scripture. The message underscores that true revival stems from a deep-seated appetite for God's word, leading to admiration, and ultimately, a life transformed by its truth, rather than simply fulfilling a duty or maintaining outward appearances.

This sermon, by Missionary Bob Piatt, explores the challenges of wholeheartedly following Christ, using biblical narratives of men who initially expressed eagerness but ultimately offered excuses to avoid commitment. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's will above personal desires and worldly pursuits, drawing parallels to the faithfulness of Paul and contrasting it with the tragic consequences of neglecting spiritual duties. Ultimately, the message underscores the necessity of unwavering dedication to God's calling, warning against lukewarmness and encouraging a life of consistent obedience, lest one abandon their faith and forfeit God's blessing.

This sermon emphasizes the central purpose of believers: to make much of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture, particularly Proverbs 14:34, it highlights the vital connection between righteousness and national flourishing, asserting that a nation's hope lies not in politics or policy, but in the faithful proclamation of Christ. The message encourages active engagement in sharing the gospel, recognizing responsibility to counter sin and apathy, and ultimately trusting that consistent witness and devotion to Christ can bring about positive change and reflect God's glory within the nation.

This sermon explores the transformative power of returning to God's Word, using Nehemiah chapter eight as a central illustration. After a period of rebuilding and restoration, the people gather at the Watergate, a symbol of life-sustaining flow, and request Ezra the scribe to read the law. This act sparks a profound shift, moving from a state of unfamiliarity with scripture to one of weeping, rejoicing, and ultimately, obedience, demonstrating that genuine revival stems from a renewed desire to hear and apply God's truth, and that even after periods of hardship, the opportunity for spiritual renewal remains accessible through engagement with God's word.

This sermon explores the challenging but essential pathway of humility, emphasizing that true spiritual growth and divine favor are attained not through self-promotion but through a willingness to submit to God's guidance and embrace a servant's heart. Drawing from passages in 1 Peter and Proverbs, the message highlights the importance of personal examination and a conscious effort to resist pride, recognizing that humility opens the door to grace, protection, and ultimately, God's exaltation, while resisting the proud and offering grace to the humble. The speaker underscores that genuine humility is a conscious choice, a posture of submission, and a recognition that any position of influence is a gift from God, not a product of personal merit.

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus Christ as the author and finisher of faith, emphasizing that true faith begins and ends with Him, not with human effort. Drawing from Hebrews 12, the message highlights Christ's enduring sacrifice and the assurance it provides for believers facing life's challenges, reminding listeners that their hope rests in His completed work and promises, enabling them to run with patience the race set before them, secure in the knowledge that He is faithful to secure their eternity, and guide them through the daily walk of life.

This sermon examines Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of protection, population, prosperity, and provision for the city and its people. It highlights the necessity of faithfulness and a reverential fear of God in those entrusted with responsibility, and underscores that true revival and blessing stem from collective effort and sacrifice, where every individual contributes according to their ability, ultimately leading to a renewed sense of purpose and divine favor.

This sermon explores the pathway of understanding, arguing that it's a crucial element in navigating life's challenges, often sought after during difficult times. It emphasizes that true understanding isn't found in seeking answers to 'why,' but rather in recognizing God's sovereignty, righteousness, and goodness, even when circumstances remain unclear. Drawing from Proverbs and other biblical passages, the message highlights the importance of seeking wise counsel, trusting God's guidance, and accepting that sometimes, the greatest understanding comes from a deeper reliance on divine grace and a willingness to surrender to His will, even when the path ahead is obscured.

Father's Day 2025

Father's Day 2025