Sermons from Bethel of Arnold.
In this inspiring episode, "When Life Hits Hard," Pastor Gregory Hooker draws parallels from the Kansas City Chiefs' rollercoaster seasons and Patrick Mahomes' setback to David's trials in Psalm 34. Learn how praise, faith, and resilience can turn seasons of pain into triumph—because it's never time to quit.
In this episode of the Bethel of Arnold podcast, Pastor Gregory Hooker advances the "Journey Checklist" series with Part 3: Expectation and Excitement. Drawing from Psalm 122 and Luke 3:15, he declares every church service—especially Wednesday nights—should be treated as a full-blown event: hungry, expectant, ready for the Spirit to fall, shouts, miracles, and no routine motions.
In this episode of the Bethel of Arnold podcast, Pastor Gregory Hooker preaches To Make Full, a powerful message on being filled with the Holy Ghost for revelation, prophecy, and boldness. Drawing from Acts 2:1-4 and 4:31-32, he declares God's plan to cram us full—complete in Christ (Colossians 2:8-10), with no room for fear or doubt.
In this episode of the Bethel of Arnold podcast, Pastor Gregory Hooker delivers Journey Checklist: Pt. 2 – Culture of Christ. Anchored in Matthew 28:18-20, he revisits the forgetting curve (50% of info lost in 20-60 minutes, 70-80% in 24 hours) to reinforce the vision: Bethel of Arnold – A Church Worth the Drive – uniting every background in Jesus.
In this episode of the Bethel of Arnold podcast, Pastor Gregory Hooker launches the "Journey Checklist" series with Part 1: Go Make Disciples. Drawing from Matthew 16:18-19 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, he reminds listeners that Jesus builds His church—we're called to make disciples of all nations.
Vision Sunday for 2026 and BEYOND!
Psychology Today tells us that grit is a construct that is said to summon both passion and perseverance in the service of a long-term goal. Living for God takes GRIT.
A journey, by definition, is the act of traveling from one place to another. The Cambridge Dictionary adds this little part, especially in a vehicle.It is a journey to get from HERE to THERE.
2025 is not a leap year, so it has 365 days. That calculates to 525,600 minutes, and 31,536,000 seconds. As Wednesday night 11:59 PM turns to Thursday 12 AM, we will say That's a Wrap on 2025.Another year will have passed.
Do you remember Bumble? How does Bumble go from the antagonist to the one helping Hermie? At some point, he was made to "Open up and say...AH!"
Do you know the Grinch's actual name? Or was his entire identity wrapped up in what he did?Stink. Stank. Stunk.
Ever felt like a misfit? During this Christmas season, we learn a few things from those toys on the Island of Misfit Toys.
How are we told to approach the throne? This message helps us understand why.
This message reminds us, we are not alone on this road we are walking.
Like Israel, there are times we need to restore the temple back to it's original purpose.
Have you ever heard the phrase, a watched pot never boils? It is meant to convey, when you impatiently wait for something to happen, time seems to pass much more slowly.Does anyone actually like to wait?
The average American's Thanksgiving dinner caloric intake is 2,092 calories, with 14% planning to eat over 3,000 calories and 4% planning to eat over 5,000 calories this year.Anybody else want to make room for more?
Have you ever wondered, or even asked the question, What do I have to be thankful for?
Did you know God rejoices over you? What about the fact that God sings over you?
Even the smallest, what we may consider insignificant part of our life, God is interested in and wants to be a part of.
Historians described Patmos as a small, rocky, and rugged island in the Aegean Sea. It was a place of banishment for criminals. A place of isolation. From this desolate location, John received divine visions and wrote the Book of Revelation.
If there is ever a time that the church has to be prepared, it is now. God is not coming back for a church, a body of believers that are not ready.We must make our calling and election sure
In the middle of your wilderness, there is a river that flows.
There is no measuring the greatness of God. He is Alpha, Omega, the beginning and ending. He is Almighty.
What happens when we really give God our all? All of our needs, hurts, dreams, worship, praise...
The Unjust Judge, feared neither God nor man, but a persistent woman wore him out.
There are days, that even living for God takes work. So do not be discouraged, weariness is not weakness.
Yesterday was fun, but it's gone. Tomorrow has promise, but it isn't here yet. So, there's no time like the present.
In the conclusion of our Lost Son series, we learn why the Father gave the Robe, Ring and Shoes to his son.
Everyone calls the younger son, The Prodigal. It's the Parable of the Prodigal son. But, where did that label come from?
In the parable of the Lost Son, we see the father and the two sons, but where does the church fit in the story?
Times, seasons and circumstances change, but His word is forever settled.
Do you know how many choices you make in a single day? Even what we may consider small choices matter.
Disappointments happen. People let us down. But God will never let you down.
Nobody likes to wait. We like it even less when God makes us wait. But, there is a Divine reason for the delay.
Perception is powerful—but it can be misleading. True reality is best seen through the eyes of faith.
Love is often defined as an intense feeling of deep affection—but real love is more than just a feeling.
There are two assurances in life: First, challenges will come. Second—and far more important—God will be with you through them.
Distractions offer a temporary escape from that effort, making them a tempting alternative. In psychology, a distraction is the process of interrupting attention or a stimulus that draws attention away from a primary taskor interest. It is anything that pulls your attention away from what you intended to focus on.
You need to be reminded, you are blessed. Once you believe this, you can answer, "What will you do with the blessings of God?".
Everything about Jesus is prophetic. Micah called the town by name. There is nothing about Jesus that is not spiritual, that is not dynamic and powerful.Everything about Him is prophetic....the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
According to Oxford dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear is real....God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, andof love, and of a sound mind.
According to Oxford dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear is real....God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, andof love, and of a sound mind.
According to Oxford dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear is real....God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, andof love, and of a sound mind.
According to Oxford dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotioncaused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous,likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear is real....God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, andof love, and of a sound mind.
Fear does not discriminate. A spirit of fear does not care if you are a man or a woman. It does not care how strong you are. How tired you may be....God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, andof love, and of a sound mind.
When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!It is possible to see Him and still doubt. What do you do when you can see Him but still feel doubt?
God is a speaking God. From the beginning, creation itself is a result of God speaking.When God speaks, there is always a response.
The situation may look and feel bleak, but in the end, Sovereignty Wins.
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