Bethesda Christian Church Sermon of the Week

The Word of God in the New Testament letter written by James the brother of Jesus, tells us there is a crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Do you love Him? Is He your King? Would you lay down your crowns to receive the crown of life, eternal life?

God is in this and God provides.

Fear not. Do not be shaken by what you do not have. No employment, daily life rocked. Do not be tricked by the enemy to focus on what you do not have. Focus on what you have. Let’s stay in unity. Love one another. Trust your God and your king.

The first church whose leaders were being harassed and arrested, devoted themselves to prayer. President has called the nation to pray. We might not like him, or agree with him, etc. But he has called us to prayer. Let’s be united today in prayer. Be in unity. There is no distance between us in prayer. Heed the call.

You’re unhappy, unfulfilled. What will bring you happiness right now? You should have it now. Did you receive Christ Jesus as Lord? Live your life in him. He is all that fulfills, and brings true happiness, life, liberty, and eternal life. Be rooted, and built up and strengthened in Him.

Putting on the armor of God equals putting on Jesus Christ for all things. Each piece is an aspect of Christ.

When you give, pray, fast: Do you need to train in these areas, especially fasting? What you practice, you will become expert at… And when it is spiritual things that we apply and practice, the benefits are a deeper, stronger, relationship with our God.

Pastor Pat reminds us that our current series “When You…” is a reminder about how to conduct regular habits in your life. When you pray, when you give, and this week: when you fast. This week is a reminder to fast not for the outward appearance of being holy, but for the inward reward of being obedient to God. Matthew 6:16-18.

We give to God. When our gift is given in the church, see it as a gift to God, not to an organization/person. God has entrusted to the leaders a responsibility to steward what is given to his church. Taken seriously. To maintain all of the buildings and grounds so we can continue the many ministries in our mission to bring people to repentance and disciple them to know, and live and spread his Wor...

Perhaps you’ve heard some rumors about your job, and it scares you. What if...? Or something coming in community, neighborhood, family? You’re on edge. What are we supposed to do when we hear something that shakes us?

Pastor Pat shares with us the importance of prayer and forgiveness, reminding us that forgiveness is not just a gift that we have to offer someone else, but also ourselves; forgiveness does not always mean reconciliation, restitution, or removal of debt or punishment, but it allows our hearts to adopt an attitude worthy of God’s mercy and grace.

When you pray, bear the fruit of the mature, old wood. Ask the spirit to lead you. Ask whatever you desire aligned with God’s will. Believe. Have faith. For his best for you. God’s not your genie. He knows and desires the best for you. Believe that. When you pray believe, by faith, God has the best in mind for you, and you will receive that from him.

As members of one great family, are we praying not for ourselves alone, but in the same breath for others? By this one little word, our, we are reminded of the bond we share which links us together as children of the same Father, the bond of the Spirit, sent into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.”

Pastor Pat opens the new year of 2020 with a message, expounding on the message of Faith by Rev. Barry Allen the previous week, reminding us that just as Faith connects us to God, it also helps us to form trust in Him and the promises he has made us. We are reminded that God’s timing is perfect, and it is our faith in Him, that strengthens us and gives us hope.

Faith is the mechanism that God provides that links us to the realm we cannot engage, with any of our five senses. Faith makes real the link with the supernatural – that we can grow and develop into a maximum Christian. Faith is what makes the invisible God real to us. He can now express himself to us in ways he never could before (through faith).

That is the spirit of Christmas. Selfless giving. Christmas is all about. It is what Jesus did. Giving. A gift. A selfless gift.

Jesus offers a wonderful life. In him is my assurance of life everlasting. Don’t fall for the one who comes to steal kill and destroy. Jesus came, that first Christmas, to give life now and forever, with him. Our Jesus is on the throne. No power can overthrow Him… He shall reign forever and ever.

Expounding on the series theme, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Pastor Pat illustrates the reality of temptation through the film’s antagonist, Mr. Potter, who presented George Bailey with a tempting offer in an attempt to defeat him. And just like George Bailey, we are all subject to temptation, as Satan is ever-present in our lives through the temptation of sin. But, with Jesus, we have the power to ov...

Pastor Pat shares with us a beautiful message, reminding us of the power of love and that Jesus came into this world demonstrating this power; He humbled himself to live a life with great purpose - to save sinners - motivated by the love God has for each of us.

The Wonderful life God has planned may not seem exactly Wonderful now. We feel pain. We have contention in our lives … Like Hagar had Sarai, Jesus had Judas … With life in the fallen world comes hardship and pain. But it’s wonderful when you know you’ve received Jesus Christ - You know have been redeemed from the penalty of sin. And you are assured that eternity awaits. Until then know this: God s...

Pastor Julie shares with us a heartfelt message, referencing Luke 7:36-50 and sharing with us that recognizing the deepest need for our eternal soul, should cause our hearts to overflow with love and thanksgiving “to the one” who forgives sin - our Savior. There is no greater gift than the forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus.

Book of James _week 10 by The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

In his message, All About Jesus: Scars - Pastor Pat reminds us about the importance and symbolic nature of the lamb throughout the Bible, referencing John the Baptist and how he specifically called Jesus, “The Lamb of God” - a symbolic name that signified that Jesus was sent by God to atone for our sins. In this message we are reminded that despite our scars in life, Jesus knows them and loves the...

In his second message of the “All About Jesus” series, Pastor Pat delivers a message about how we are all lost without Christ, and that Jesus’ main purpose for coming to earth was to deliver all of us - the lost, wandering, distressed, senseless - for eternal purpose, to save us and show us we are worthy.

Pastor Pat opens the month of October with a message asking us who Jesus is, cataloging the different historical perspectives and theories, ultimately securing the message with the one true answer and powerful reminder: Jesus is the Messiah - the son of the living God.