Bethlehem Baptist Church

Luke 24:1-6 Read Luke 24:1-6 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their f...

Mark 11:1-10 Do not make the mistake of Assumption vs. Assurance. Assumption is a risk, without proof Assurance is a guarantee, a promise Hebrews 10:22 “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things n...

Genesis 22:1-13 It takes Faith…to wait on the Lord It takes Faith…to trust in the Lord’s plan It takes Faith…to walk the Lord’s path It takes Faith…to respond to the Lord It takes Faith…to hear the Lord

Acts 9:10-19 10 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias.  Not much is known about Ananias. This is basically it.  Mentioned again in Chapter 22 The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 11 And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, 12 an...

Hebrews 11:23-29 Faith chooses: -spiritual persecution over earthly pleasure. -heavenly riches over earthly riches. -the fear of the Lord over the fear of man. -God’s provision over man’s resources. -God’s word over current circumstances.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. James 1:2-8 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, la...

John 21:20-25 You Follow me! What are you sacrificing to follow Jesus? Or are you just living in the world? Matthew 19:16-22 “And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”&nb...

John 20:30-21:19 Do you love me?:  Claiming to love Jesus is easy. Sin is easy; Loving Jesus is hard. Show Love by Following Jesus. Will you follow Jesus? Do you love Jesus enough to follow Him? Will you commit your life even to the point of death to follow Jesus? Do you Love Jesus? Stand up if you love Jesus Follow Jesus!

John 20:19-29 Do you doubt? The miracles that Jesus did? That Jesus suffered and died for you? That Jesus rose from dead? That Jesus is alive? Jesus is ALIVE

John 19:16-20:10 First hand accounts of the events of Jesus death and resurrection. Many died for proclaiming Jesus as the Christ. Prophecies about Jesus have been confirmed. Jesus is the truth that will set you free.

John 18:38-19:16 Jesus was not guilty. Jesus took the place of guilty men. Jesus sacrifice sets the guilty free.

John 18:10-11,15-18,25-27 Are you like Simon Peter? He asks a lot of questions. He is overbearing. He allows himself to be consumed with things out of his control. He worries…a lot He fights battles that aren’t his. His emotions get the better of him. He tried to fix things and others around him. Are you like Simon Peter? sinner to believer? believer to follower? follower to disciple?

John 18:1-9 In the Presence of the Lord:  - Every knee shall bow  - Jesus will take your place  - Believers will be saved

Hebrews 11-12:1-4 Many before us have walked "by faith" trusting in the Lord and being obedient to His calling on their lives. We are to live the same way being encouraged by the witness of those before us so that we also my walk "by faith" and answer the call the Lord places on our lives. The Lord has blessed Bethlehem Baptist Church with so much over 2022 and we are excited about where the Lord...

Romans 8:35-39

Philippians 4:4-9

Mark 1:2-4

Matthew 1:21-23, 1 Peter1:6-9, Revelation 21:3-4 Before Jesus: - we had no hope. With Jesus we have hope and assurance that leads to eternal life. Without Jesus: we are lost and hopeless With Jesus we have hope and forgiveness that leads to salvation. Without Jesus: we have no hope of the future. With Jesus we have hope and welfare and a future. We have Hope in Jesus Christ our Savior. No Jesus, N...

Colossians 3:15-17 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, givi...

1 Chronicles 28:9-10, 20 Introduction: Wisdom may be found in a place you never thought to look. In the Next Chapter of Your Life: - KNOW GOD - SERVE GOD - OBEY GOD Application: 1. The tragedy of Saul 2. Any generation represents just one chapter in the purpose of God. 3. Are there things you wish to say to loved ones before it's too late?

John 17 Jesus Prays for Christians who have believed Jesus Prays for: those who have not yet believed Jesus Prays for: All to join Him in Heaven Jesus Prays For You

John 16:16-33 Jesus foretells how the disciples will react very soon.    They will scatter and leave Jesus. This is an important lesson for the disciples, and for us…for all Christians know and understand. Jesus however explains that He is not alone for the Father is with him.    We are never alone either. The Father is with us also, through the power of the Holy Spir...

John 16:1-15 Jesus is preparing us for what is to come so that we will remain faithful. We need to know what to expect so that we can and will remain steadfast in the faith. James 1:1 says, “2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:12 says “Blessed i...

John 15:18-27 Five things to understand here: 1 - As a Christian the world will hate you and reject you. The world doesn’t accept or tolerate the Christian lifestyle or values. The world rejected Jesus so much that He was crucified on a cross. 2 - Satan is the ruler of this world and loves those who are of this world. Satan hates God. Satan hates Jesus. Satan hates Christians. 3 - Satan is no matc...

John 15:1-17 Jesus explains the greatest love. Jesus says there is no greater love than someone who lays down his life for his friends. Those who follow Jesus commands are His true friends. Those true friends are followers of the ways of Jesus. Friends don’t do things for one another out of obligation, instead out of love and respect. Friends share everything with each other and put their full tru...