Bethesda Christian Church Sermon of the Week

Jesus is our perfect example for all of life, and we are called to model Him in all we do. Yet we know, attaining His standard of perfection is impossible. If it could be accomplished at all, we would need a miracle. Fortunately for all of mankind, Jesus has made the impossible possible, He offers a miracle to all. Have you received His miracle? Take in this message and receive His offer.

Romans 8:11 NKJV But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

Sometimes we just don’t know what to say, and we don’t know what to do. It might be that we just feel uncomfortable, or perhaps it’s something more, anxiety or fear have stopped us in our tracks. Whether it is moving a bit outside our comfort zone, or getting beyond paralyzing fear, we can overcome. We have an enabler. Listen in and discover the power of your enablement.

Theologian Andrea Hollingsworth wrote, "It is important to bear in mind that the suffering the Holy Spirit initiates in human life is always set in the context of God’s calling, and our mission in fulfilling that calling. Suffering is never the Spirit’s primary goal; rather, the mission of the Gospel is." Scripture bears this out. If you're experiencing any form of suffering, be it minor to major,...

Walking is a part of life. Walk is a general term that can be characterized more specifically with words like strut, swagger, prance, shuffle, sashay and saunter. Our life in the Spirit is described in the New Testament as a walk. That walk, or life, is more specially described as a distinct type of walking. Take in today’s message to learn about your specific walk in the Spirit and be inspired to...

Guest Speaker, Bob Reed from Basket of Hope gives an update about the missions work in Africa.

Have you ever had an “Oh no, what am I going to do?” moment? It happens to the best of us. A situation that overwhelms where a solution appears impossible. What to do? God’s Word is instructive and inspirational and when applied in your life you can turn an “Oh no” moment to an “Oh yes” experience. Listen to today’s message for insight and encouragement.

Gifts. When we receive a gift we are often thrilled to open the box, see what's inside, and then are overjoyed with what we find. Yet, as time goes on that thrill of that gift might wane. A present we were once so excited about is put on a shelf, and it sits there collecting dust. The same can occur with the gifts of God. God has given you a gift, are you using His gift? Be encouraged today to rek...

You are assured of your eternal salvation. You can say, “Yes, I am saved, I will go to heaven.” Yet you experience times and seasons where the enemy whispers in your ear, “There is no way out, I have you, where is your savior?” and you have hesitated to say, “Jesus is mine!” This message will inspire you to overcome wilting int he face of temptation and be ever confident to proclaim, “He is mine!”

The Bible tells us that God does not change. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. But if God never changes, why is there so much change in our world? It's no secret that change is continually taking place... all around us. Join us today as Pastor Rob Susan traces the common thread that runs through the new things God has done in the past, the new things he is doing today and the new things...

What if your life really isn’t about you? What if you are here for a far different purpose than chasing after your dreams, your hopes, and your desires? We celebrate St. Stephen’s Day by remembering the witness Stephen was for Jesus Christ even until death. Jesus never said life would be easy. He actually promised the opposite. So will you follow him and be a witness no matter the cost?

A young pastor led a church in Philadelphia. His congregation had lost fathers and sons in a devastating war, his own brother had died, and he was struggling to connect with his congregation. Looking forward to preaching a message of hope the first post-war Easter, the president was assassinated on Good Friday. Easter became a day of collective mourning, and this pastor was burned out. We are batt...

The third Sunday of Advent traditionally represents joy. The oldest known Christmas carol, nearly 500 years old, was written during a time when there were schisms in the church, Christians were being martyred, war was ongoing, and crime was rampant. Yet the melody of the carol was upbeat, and the lyrics repeated a blessing of joy because of the Savior’s coming and concluded with a call to worship....

A parent holds a newborn baby and wonders… What does the future hold for this little baby? Who will my child grow to be? That’s the image presented in the beautifully poignant carol, What Child is This? The hymn asks the question, and gives the answer: Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, the cross be borne for me, for you. That cross was His purpose. Listen in and be reminded today of the mange...

When Jesus was born, it was a not so silent night. His birth was announced by messenger angels to shepherds. Those shepherds became heralds for the new born king. Will you be a messenger for your Savior?

Prayer is an activity that is do-able by every Christian. Have you noticed there is no gift of prayer? All Christians – whether you have been saved five minutes or fifty-five years, have the ability to talk to God in prayer. So when the opportunity comes along to pray - seize it! And if there is no opportunity - create it!

Jesus - the name above all other names. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

Today is the International Day of Prayer for persecuted Christians. 1 in 8 Christians, over 340,000,000 worldwide, suffer because of their faith in Jesus. Listen to this message and be encouraged to pray for these persecuted brothers and sisters across the globe.

Untold numbers of broken and hurting people are near you. Many have no help and have resigned themselves to living in pain. You can be their help. Yet, you will be a struggle if you too are wounded and bearing a burden of your own. Jesus stands at the pool of Bethesda, the house of mercy, asking you a question. When you hear Him and answer affirmatively, you can rise to walk with your burden relie...

Are you crazy? Have you ever been accused of being crazy because you believe in Jesus? If your mental faculties have ever been questioned because of your faith, you are not alone. It has been happening in every generation since Jesus rose from the dead. In has occurred in every era and it occurs today, the culture insists that your faith is foolish, unfounded and might even be unhinged. How can a...

Paul warned the church in Ephesus that attacks were coming from the outside, and from the inside. He likened the outsiders to savage wolves who would not spare the flock. From the inside, those who would pervert the truth would rise up. This continues to happen to the church, and it also happens to individuals and families. Paul offered advice that is applicable today as it was to the early church...

Sometimes life seems like it’s one thing after another. The world has added to our stress because of the pandemic, social issues, politics and more. All these issues have affected many on a personal level leaving them wondering, “What’s next?” What do you do when you don’t know what’s next? The Word of God gives answers, listen in to today’s message and hear the answers from Jesus.

Have you ever wanted to just curl up in a ball and make everything go away? It can happen to the best of us. What do we do when we are so alone and it feels like everything is closing in? The Word of God has answers. If you’ve ever felt this way, this message is for you.

Do you have a cause? Are you one a mission? Many are passionate about their cause. You might be one of them. It’s great to zealous for a cause, but what if the mission does not align with the cause of God? Be challenged today about the cause you take up and see that when it is in harmony with God’s cause, you will prosper!

Guest Speaker: Sue Nellis | Executive Director of Compassion Pregnancy Center