Bethlehem Church

This week we walk through John 12:12-50, and Pastor Matt discusses the short-sighted disciples who didn't understand the meaning of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Ultimately, after the resurrection, hindsight is 20/20. ⁠Want to know more about our church?⁠ ⁠Message notes

This week we walk through John 12:1-11, and Pastor Matt suggests that we should "pour out" on the body of Christ, just as Mary Magdalene did with the nard. Jesus doesn't just call us to radical generosity, but radical generosity with purpose. Want to know more about our church? Message notes

This week we explore the most profound miracle that Jesus would perform in his earthly ministry; raising a dead man back to life. Pastor Matt points out the contrast between what happens when the people conspire amongst themselves vs what happens when Jesus gets involved Want to know more about our church? Check out our website Message notes

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "Before the Miracle". The story of Jesus raising Lazarus is one of the hallmarks of Jesus' earthly ministry, and there is a TON to unpack! Two observations that Pastor makes in this passage are: • Just because you are friends with Jesus doesn’t mean you are exempt from pain, suffering, and sickness. • The...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "A Pause for Clarity". In this passage we discover that our perspective of who Jesus is ultimately dictates the trajectory of our life. Want to know more about our church? Check us out at www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RwnNyMA34kmZIJtUdrktGr756mdB8O2R/view?usp=drive_lin...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "BAAAHHHH". In this text Jesus uses sheep to draw some helpful analogies in a parable. • the “good shepherd” is Christ • the “sheep” are the Jewish believers • the “sheepfold” is Judaism • the “gate” is Jesus as the way to life • the “other sheep” are Gentile believers • the “gatekeeper” is probably God. Want...

This week, one of our Elders, Mike Beard, gives a message on spiritual healing from John chapter nine. Mike has four main points that he draws from the text: 1. Jesus desires for us all to be healed spiritually. 2. Sin can prevent spiritual healing. 3. Jesus will bring us all to a decision point for spiritual healing. 4. We can grow in our spiritual healing. Message Notes: https://drive.google.com...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "A Father's Day Message". In this text we see the claims that Jesus makes about having a heavenly father. The implication of this lofty claim? He IS the light of the world. Want to know more about our church? Check us out at www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Efk1O5Qrpo...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with part two of a message titled "Perfectly Executed". In this text, we see how the Law was used as both leverage, and as legal. LEVERAGE Are we trying to control the outcome of certain situations? Then we are hypocritically playing with fire... What about this story could be applied to today? Scripture applied to others in an ef...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with part one of a message titled "Perfectly Executed". In this text, we see how the Law was used as both leverage, and as legal. Want to know more about our church? Check us out at www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15M2qmAD-LupkRPGLClBFpd5BSQtmnY4T/view?usp=sharing

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message from John 7 titled "How to Win When You are Losing!" When it comes to winning when we're losing, Pastor Matt brings to our attention three important things: 1. Our time is important 2. Our resolve is important 3. Our witness is important Want to know more about our church? Check us out at www.bethlehemchurch.cc...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message from John 6:30-59 titled "A Vivid Picture" How do you respond when Jesus pivots a spiritual lesson in your life? a. Predetermined theological constructs. (What does theBible say?) b. Planned acts of religious service. (It’s not about thepleasure in the seen, but the kingdom work in the unseen!) c. Previsionary spiri...

Pastor Matt continues in our series in the Gospel of John with a message from John 6:16-29 titled "I Saw a Ghost!" Pastor Matt brings attention to two observations from the text: 1. Our outward displays of FAITH should be born in our private discussions with Jesus. 2. Our understanding of what Jesus does in our life, should be rooted in who Jesus is. Want to know more about us? Check out...

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message from John 6:1-15 titled "Let's Eat" Pastor Matt brings attention to three observations from the text: 1. Use your reality as a template for your life and then ask the Lord to work outside your capacity and human conditions. (vs. 4) 2. Just because God meets our needs in abundance, doesn’t give us a license t...

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message from John 5:17-47 titled "What Is He Saying?" Pastor Matt brings attention to four observations from the text: 1. The necessity of hearing and believing in Jesus. (vs. 24) 2. The reality for those that don’t listen and believe is judgement and death. (vs. 24) 3. Jesus and the Godheadare on the same page, from th...

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message from John 4:46-5:16 titled "Do you want a miracle or not?" We discuss the posture of those in the New Testament who receive a miracle from Jesus, and how that should influence our posture towards Him. Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://drive.google.co...

Pastor Matt continues our series in the Gospel of John with a message titled ""The Farmer's Market" and discusses how Jesus uses the idea of food to communicate an important truth. We saw four important things in our text. 1. Jesus' actions had an impact on the culture 2. The Disciples had trust in Jesus’ actions while He was impacting the culture. 3. What the woman at the w...

One of our Elders, Mike Beard continues our series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "The Woman at the Well: A Contrast in Encounters with Jesus". Mike gives us three things to ponder from this woman's encounter with Jesus: 1. Don't judge others 2. Salvation is for all 3. We all encounter Jesus. What we do is up to us! Want to know more about our church? Check out our W...

Pastor Matt continues our series in the Gospel of John on Easter with a message titled "It’s All About Jesus." Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://shorturl.at/uGMPW

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "Born Again, a conversation with a Pharisee." Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://shorturl.at/gwZ46

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "Corporation or Connection?" Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://shorturl.at/sADJT

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "Getting Dressed In The Dark." Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://shorturl.at/nGMV5

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "Wine By The Gallons." Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://shorturl.at/cwEG6

Pastor Matt continues in our new series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "The Early Days of Discipleship." Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://shorturl.at/irABM

Pastor Matt starts a new series in the Gospel of John with a message titled "The Logos." Want to know more about us? Check out our Website: www.bethlehemchurch.cc Message Notes: https://rb.gy/a6q9cq