Bethesda Christian Church Sermon of the Week

Pastor Pat reminds us through the story of Josiah, and the prophecy of Zechariah, that the cross forever changed how we receive grace - that we must come before Jesus, individually, repenting for our sins and humbling our hearts, always looking to the cross for how we should be living.

In His last message of the month, Pastor Pat explores the Cross through the story of Jonah, and how saying ‘no’ to God will inevitably yield a storm that can only be calmed by surrendering to God’s will and living a life acknowledging the prayer of Jesus, ‘not my will, but your will be done.’ Have you been saying “no” to God lately? Join us Sunday mornings at 10am to hear how you can start saying...

Do you name drop Jesus, but lack a true and intimate relationship with Him? Pastor Pat talks to us about the importance of knowing Christ, understanding the significance of the cross, and affirming our faith with our actions, not just in church, but in the world with those who tell us to deny Jesus.

Pastor Pat shares a message about the significance of the Cross, sharing with us the prefigured story of Moses and the ‘snake on the pole.’ Through his message we are reminded to look to the cross (and Jesus) for salvation, as the Israelites were commanded to look at the ‘snake on the pole’ for life, acknowledging Jesus’ sacrifice to accept the cross. In his closing, Pastor Pat urges all of us to...

In his first message of the series, ‘The Way of the Cross,’ Pastor Pat discusses the history and symbolism of the cross, how it represents victory not defeat, that the cross ... Jesus’ death was planned from the beginning of creation (Revelation 13:8), and how Jesus is the only way to truly atone for our sins.

In the last message of his series, ‘Dear Church,’ Pastor Pat reminds us how each of us are instrumental in the Church - serving with our own gifts and talents provided by God - to grow the church, move the church, and enrich the church.

In his last message of the month, Pastor Pat speaks to us on the importance of accountability, reminding us that it was Jesus himself who said that two are better than one. Pastor Pat encouraged three ways for us to stay accountable: 1) Live as though everything is uncovered by God’s eyes (because it is); 2) Stay in the Word; and 3) Don’t be an Island unto yourself but rather be subject to one ano...

Dear Church - 02/17/19 by The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

Dear Church - 02/10/19 by The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

Pastor Pat opens the month of February with a message on how Jesus has enabled US to be His ambassador - 1) we have a desire, founded on love, to see a need for salvation; 2) we know the word and can speak boldly about His goodness; and 3) we welcome the Holy Spirit in our lives and heart, allowing for His work in us.

Dear Church - 01/27/19 by The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

In his continued letter to the church, Pastor Pat shares with us the importance of baptism, and the external sign that it provides to the community and church, but more importantly, the inward manifestation it leads to within our heart through this step in our faith.

Pastor Pat continues his open letter to the Church, expounding on the notion that the local church is where citizenship in God’s Kingdom is validated and endorsed, pressing into us the importance of becoming integrated into our local church … as this is how we are able to affect the world, ultimately yielding great blessing.

In his first message of the year, Pastor Pat delivers a letter he personally wrote, calling us to think about how we view ourselves in the church, but more importantly, in God’s kingdom, asking us to be active in our faith every day of the week.

Pastor Pat gives us a checklist for keeping a ‘Clean House’ through Psalm 101 and King David’s plea for God. We are reminded to keep Jesus close to us … to be ready for his arrival every day as the His arrival is not just something we commemorate on Christmas, but everyday.

Pastor Julie delivers a beautiful Christmas Eve message, asking us if we, unlike the innkeeper, have room for Jesus in our home … and more importantly, is there room for Him in our hearts.

Leftovers - 12/30/18 by The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

Pastor Pat gives us a checklist for keeping a ‘Clean House’ through Psalm 101 and King David’s plea for God. We are reminded to keep Jesus close to us … to be ready for his arrival every day as the His arrival is not just something we commemorate on Christmas, but everyday.

Pastor Pat reminds us of the importance of Jesus’ house - that He is the chosen cornerstone of an eternal house and He opened it for all.

Have you entered the Open Door that Jesus gives us? Pastor Pat invites us to walk through Jesus’ Open Door with a message about obedience, faith, and hope. We are reminded to throw off sin and live His word, regardless of temptation or hardship, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Pastor Pat kicks off the Advent Season and the December series - “Open House” - with a message about Jesus’ house and how everyone is welcome and that His house is a house of rest that is to be shared and open for all!

Life is full of distractions which can pull our focus from the path set out for us by the Word of God - distractions which pull us from following Jesus. Pastor Pat shares with us the importance of anchoring ourselves to Christ, reminding us with the book of Hebrews that Christ is always faithful and should always be our anchor in faith.

This week we look to Daniel for wisdom in our faith and prayer lives. Pastor Pat reminds us that prayer is not about habit - it’s about a relationship with God. In troubled times, Daniel kept his eyes on God, regardless of the consequences he faced in the world. Hear more about how Daniel prayed and why focusing on Jesus in good times and challenging times is vital for our faith.

The Majors Week 6 - 11/11/18 by The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

Pastor Pat expands on Rev. Barry’s message about wake up calls, asking us, through Ezekiel, whether or not we are truly awake, listening and adhering to the Word of God; reminding us that there is no halfway with Jesus, that God cannot be mocked, and His word is always fulfilled. Are you awake and obedient to God’s Word?