Benton Methodist Church

Christmas begins what Easter celebrates. The child in the cradle becomes the King on the cross. Because of Bethlehem, we have a Savior in heaven. These are the heart shaping promises of Christmas. Long after the guests have left, the carolers have gone home, and the lights have come down, these promises endure. Let Pastor Brad guide you through this study by Max Lucado to find the promise of Chris...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/J9bLvbTT6JA

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about God’s refining fire and how to allow His work in you.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/saKDE4PctxQ Silversmiths would refine silver by putting it in a crucible in the hottest part of the fire, and they would effectively burn off any impurities, and then they would take the crucible out of the fire and pour out the pure silver.  The fire...

Christmas begins what Easter celebrates. The child in the cradle becomes the King on the cross. Because of Bethlehem, we have a Savior in heaven. These are the heart shaping promises of Christmas. Long after the guests have left, the carolers have gone home, and the lights have come down, these promises endure. Let Pastor Brad guide you through this study by Max Lucado to find the promise of Chris...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a Christmas devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/fQ1jlVuy_oU

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of Hope through 1 Thessalonians.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/N-tjFV2sozY   Sermon Notes:  Context and Intro: When Paul wrote this letter, he may have been feeling a bit hopeless, like it was going to be impossible for him to get back to the community of Thessalonians. He offered the community a prayer and a blessing as a way to...

Pastor Brad Franklin  brings a message of thanks. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_Q_M4eFkUDI

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message from Revelation 1:4-8. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Wn5qopQe2Qc Sermon Notes:   Highlights about the Book of Revelation: It is believed that the apostle John, the author of the book of Revelation,  was 90 years old when he was exiled to the island of Patmos. At the time of this writing the church was being persecuted by the Roman...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ktbVnpM9sXY Link to reflection questions: https://www.intouch.org/read/articles/bible-study-no-greater-love

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of faith from Luke 7.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/NKklR4ziPxk   Sermon Notes:  God will reward faithfulness: 1 Samuel 26:23 “May the Lord repay every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the Lord delivered you into my hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed.” Proverbs 28:20 “A...

Pastor Brad Franklin uses N.T. Wright's book, The Letters of John, to guide us through 1 John.  These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are "walking in the truth" in our own day--people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/dgHd8yKXzbM

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_2cNEBEK6H4

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about praise.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LUpTVs5aIxQ Overview: The book of Psalms is the 3rd longest book of the Bible with 150 different psalms in the collection, totaling (30, 147 words). The psalms were composed over a period of approximately 1,000 years. The book of psalms can be summarized by 5 key words: Praise (heartfelt gratitude...

Pastor Brad Franklin uses N.T. Wright's book, The Letters of John, to guide us through 1 John.  These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are "walking in the truth" in our own day--people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see. Watch this episode on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/pW7TDtomttw

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion.  Watch this episode on our YouTube  channel: https://youtu.be/pv5BgTNMU4o

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about Paul’s message to the Corinthians about generosity and God providing what you need.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_l9YceN23W0  Watch Stewardship 2022 video here Pastor Brad refers to here: https://youtu.be/DCZ9wYYkbMo   Scripture References: God Provides-How? Psalm 145: 15-16 "The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their...

Pastor Brad Franklin uses N.T. Wright's book, The Letters of John, to guide us through 1 John.  These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are "walking in the truth" in our own day--people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QDs0AOZLnwQ

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/91uD4_axaXM

Pastor Brad Franklin uses Mark 10:46-52 to illustrate how things can hold us back. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cUYiUZP0G0U

Pastor Brad Franklin uses N.T. Wright's book, The Letters of John, to guide us through 1 John.  These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are "walking in the truth" in our own day--people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/iwtQJVWClks Study questions: 1. What is true about those wh...

Pastor Brad brings a mid-week devotion.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9Q0mKkKE4Wk

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about focusing on Jesus instead of our worries. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YplxEP8cdXc Scripture references: Matthew 11: 28-30 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find r...

Pastor Brad Franklin uses N.T. Wright's book, The Letters of John, to guide us through 1 John.  These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are "walking in the truth" in our own day--people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/m9JNzxvVeUo Sermon Referenced: It Begins and Ends with Love...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Km2k7FBOiIw

Pastor Brad Franklin speaks about being bold in your faith. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/21CZJkOsJ-Q Scripture References “I want to know one thing, the way to heaven; how to land safe on that happy shore. God Himself has condescended to teach the way; for this end He came from heaven. He hath written it down in a book. Give me that book! At any price give me the Boo...