Bethel Sermons

Everyday Idols: Technology 29.08.2021 37:50 ↓

Discussion Questions: 1. What “issues” do you see with technology in your life/home? 2. Why do you think technology has idol potential? 3. What connection do you see between the needs one seeks to have met through technology, and what Jesus offers? 4. Perhaps offer this as your prayer today: "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. But I, with shouts of grateful...

Everyday Idols: Power 22.08.2021 31:03 ↓

Discussion Questions: 1. Before today’s message, what picture did you have in your mind of power? 2. What does Jesus’ example teach you about true power and how to use it? 3. If God is near the weak (powerless), then what might you tell yourself next time you feel weak? 4. “All you need is need”, Keller says. What is your reaction to that? (Is that all you have?) 5. Think of someone you know who i...

Everyday Idols: Sex 08.08.2021 38:58 ↓

Series: We Don't Talk About That Topic: Everyday Idols: Sex Speaker: Pastor Dave Foss

Everyday Idols: Money 25.07.2021 32:20 ↓

Vote for the fourth idol! The scheduled idols for this series are: Money, Sex and Power. The people of Bethel will vote on the fourth idol. Click the link on this page to submit your vote. Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways have you seen “good” things become “ultimate” things that when lost led to despair? 2. Money and possessions can be idols. As such, they insist that in some way we love, tru...

Everyday Idols: Introduction 18.07.2021 37:01 ↓

Discussion Questions: 1. Think fast! When I say “Idolatry”, what comes to mind? 2. In the message it was noted that we never break commandments 2-10 without breaking the 1st. How do you respond to that statement? 3. In Colossians 3:1-5 Paul calls us to set our hearts and minds on things above. Do you have any habits or practices that help you do that in everyday life? 4. Share your reaction to Tim...

"Science is Real" 25.10.2020 33:26 ↓

Scripture: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction" (Proverbs 1:7). **Discussion Questions** > 1. Do you see science and faith as rivals or compatible partners in the quest for truth? Why? > 2. Read and respond to Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” > 3. Pastor Dave re...

"No Human is Illegal" 18.10.2020 35:16 ↓

(Due to an audio issue, we are uploading a new version of the sermon video. Thanks for your patience.) Scripture: "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ" (Philippians 3:20). **Discussion Questions** > 1. From what you heard in scripture today, what is the heart of God for the foreigner? > 2. Do you actively or often think of yourself as a...

"Love is Love" 11.10.2020 41:26 ↓

Scripture: “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” (Proverbs 3:3-4). **Discussion Questions** > 1. Pastor Dave mentioned that people with different perspectives on LGBTQ are listening to the sermon. From what perspective do you approach the subject? How clos...