Bethesda Shalom

Colossians 3:1-5 There's not a one of us that has not heard the familiar saying, "Where the rubber meets the road".   In all manner of varying contexts, this idiom speaks sounds aloud its truth.   I think of the Olympian — the 100 m sprinter.   Four long years he has poured his life into training — six hours a day, six days a week; what he eats and drinks, what time he goes to sleep, what time he...

Psalm 63:1-2 "A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is" (Ps. 63:1). David's present physical environment was a perfect picture of how he felt inwardly.   Apart from the presence of God in exile — the Ark being left behind in Zion, David...

Isaiah 53:3 Brother Ryan brings a strong word from the heart of God of the cost of following the Lord Jesus.   He speaks to the current moral climate of our day and calls the Church of Jesus Christ to repentance and obedience. For more information about the Ministry of Ryan please visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdayspulpitministry8796

Romans 11:11-14  "I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy" (Romans 11:11). One commentator, commentating on the above said this:  "It is a matter for profound regret that just as Israel refused to accept this salvation when it was offered to them, so the Gentiles have all to...

Psalm 127:1 "Trowel and hammer, saw and plane are instruments of vanity unless the Lord be the Master-builder".   Charles Spurgeon goes on to say: "Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain." Around the wall the sentinels pace with constant step; but yet the city is betrayed unless the unsleeping Watcher is with them. We are not safe because of watchmen if Jehovah refuses to w...

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Brethren, the longer I journey in this Christian walk, the more I'm made to feel my need for grace. What is grace simply defined? The kindness of God! God's favourable countenance towards those that can't help themselves!   Brothers and sisters, EVER I want to fall within this category!!   Now I   understand that to the world, weakness is a BAD thing — a thing to be avoided,...

Daniel 7:25 When the enemy encounters a Christian standing in the armour of God, he knows full well that he can't just bring him down.   He's too strong!!   "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" ( Eph. 6:10-11 ).   What's he going to do?  He will attempt to wear out t...

Leviticus 25:20-22 When God asks us to trust Him, seldom is it ever convenient for us to do so.   As human beings we like things to be smooth and pain-free; we don't cope too well with being inconvenienced.   "So long as what's being asked of me doesn't threaten my comfort, then I'm happy to consider it".   But when God comes asking in a matter requiring my obedience, nine times out of ten it will...

Revelation 21:1-7 One day there shall be a new heaven and earth, where the sea shall be no more.   One day there shall come down from God out of heaven, a new Jerusalem prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.   One day a great voice shall be heard out of heaven saying, "...Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself sha...

Matthew 11:28-30 It's been rightly said, the devil makes work for idle hands, but did you know the devil can be just as much in business as he is in idleness?   If he can't get you one way, he'll get you another way, and one of his most disguised weapons is placing upon the backs of well-meaning Christians, the burden of false guilt!   A true burden from the Lord is a burden to be given back to Go...

Exodus 32:26 The question posed by the title of this sermon is one of great importance. There are many questions a man can be asked and understandably, there's an order of importance to each one.   "What do you want to eat for dinner?" is a valid question, and whilst it is meaningful, i.e. we do have some feelings about how we answer, we wouldn't consider the question to be critical.   Compare tha...

1 Peter 3:7 One of the chief reasons why prayer has been abandoned en masse amongst the assembly of God is because of unbelief.   God's people, whether they want to admit it or not, do not believe in a God who answers prayer; and because of this the prayer closets are empty and the corporate prayer meetings have long been forsaken!! As one looks at the weekly calendar of Church activities, one wil...

Acts 12:1-5 It is with joy, I am able to enclose this month's featured sermon, titled "Only God Could Have Done It!".  May it be a blessing to your soul. What farmer sows the precious seed, never expecting to reap a harvest? What fisherman goes out to sea, casting out his nets but never expecting to receive a catch?  On the contrary, a vineyard is planted in hope of new wine, and the foundations a...

Matthew 26:41 No one ever plans to go adrift, just like no one ever plans to get lost!   Nine times out of ten, it happens through complacency and lack of watchfulness.   We take our eye off the ball, we lose sight of the dangers of the environment we're in, and before long, it suddenly dawns upon us that we've lost our way!  In this sermon, a warning shot is fired across the bow, warning the Chur...

Romans 6:14 What strongholds are you pulling down at present in your life?   Does sin reign unchecked in your life?   Are you gaining mastery over sinful lusts and passions, or are they gaining mastery over you?   Does sin have dominion over you or do you have dominion over sin? Brothers and Sisters, we must vow to fight!   We're in a war and as God said to Cain, "...sin lieth at the door. And unt...

1 Corinthians 4:20 The desperate need of the Church in this perilous hour is not to discover another five-step program for Church growth.   See where the arm of the flesh has gotten the Bride of Christ, she looks just like the world!! Where is the cutting distinction?   Where is the Kingdom of God in the midst of her?   Where is the unfettered reign of Christ and the overflow of His Spirit?   Inst...

As Jason walks you through the Scriptures, may the Lord richly bless you as you learn about sanctification.

Matthew 25:14-30 Which one of us doesn't like to hear the words "well done"?   Whether from a boss at work, or a family member in the home; those two simple words spoken in sincerity mean so much!   Who doesn't like to be encouraged?   Children especially rejoice to hear the words "well done" — as a former teacher, I can vouch for that first-hand and as a daddy, I can say the same. When you tell a...

Session 4 of 4 The Sanctuary Day Conference 2023 Click below for more information about The Sanctuary Conference: www.sanctuaryconference.org Listen to other sermons by Stephen Riddell: https://www.lifeboatfellowship.com/

Session 3 of 4 The Sanctuary Day Conference 2023 Click below for more information about The Sanctuary Conference: www.sanctuaryconference.org Listen to other sermons by Paul M. Williams: www.bethesdashalom.org/

Session 2 of 4 Click below for more information about The Sanctuary Conference: www.sanctuaryconference.org Listen to other sermons by Stephen Riddell: https://www.lifeboatfellowship.com/

Session 1 of 4 Click below for more information about The Sanctuary Conference: www.sanctuaryconference.org Listen to other sermons by Paul M. Williams: www.bethesdashalom.org/

Hebrews 11:5-6 Stephen Riddell brings a Holy Spirit anointed word on what it means to walk with God.   Stephen is an elder at The Lifeboat Fellowship, Dungannon, N. Ireland.   It was our privilege to have Stephen bring the Word of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 20 The account contained in 2 Chronicles 20 concerns a certain king named Jehoshaphat; a godly king, who though not perfect, was a man of tremendous faith who feared the Lord and walked in the ways of his father David. Throughout his 25-year reign as the King of Judah, Jehoshaphat witnessed firsthand, the supernatural hand of God in delivering him out of a number of precarious situati...

2 Kings 5:13 If there's one thing that I came to learn quickly as a newborn babe in Christ, it was this: it's not everything that God asks of us, we're going to understand.   In fact, many times, what God asks seems foolish when brought to the bar of natural reasoning.   There are many reasons why God sets things up this way, not least for the testing of faith and for the glory of His name.   Fait...