Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church

In the ongoing series on the terms of discipleship, Brother Luke looks at Jesus’ commandment to follow Him. We can follow people and things for many different reasons and in many ways. In this sermon Brother Luke compares the way we ‘follow’ people on social media platforms because of our interest in what they are doing to following …

In the first message of the new year, I look at the lessons of Psalm 40. Waiting and listening to the Lord is a skill to develop. It is even harder to develop in our culture because of earbuds, music and noise blaring in restaurants and gas stations. Getting in a quiet place to wait …

In the “one another” series, I look at specific ways that the NT gives us to love one another, as Jesus instructed. 12.28.25.One. Anothering. Each. Other. Tim. McCool

In the 2nd sermon on the terms of discipleship, Brother Luke looks at Jesus’ instruction that we are to take up our cross. The cross that Jesus carried was a symbol of many things, including being a picture of the burdens that evil men place on us for being servants of the Most High God. …

In Matthew 16, we read of Jesus Christ preaching about what is expected of his disciples. In the same way an athlete or solider may be told what is expected of them as being a part of a team or army, Jesus gives clear instruction on the terms of service for his disciples. In this …

As I continue in the “one anothering” series, in this message I look at the characteristics of agape love. 12.10.25.Characteristics.of. Agape. Love. Tim. McCool

Jesus gave a new commandment for disciples in the New Testament – to love one another. In this message, I introduce the “one anotherings” in the New Testament age, observing what a unique and dynamic shift this was for worshippers of God. 12.07.25.One. Anotherings. Tim. McCool

It is common to hear – Do you know that you know that you are saved? Almost without exception the answer to this question involves looking at what YOU have done. Did you accept Christ? Did you pray a prayer? Then the question is – are you sure? This is a common tactic of fearmongers …

Who doesn’t like simple things? But the sinful nature of man likes to complicate things. Paul warns us in 2 Corinthians about our minds being corrupted from the simplicity of Christ. Satan works tirelessly to complicate the gospel message to make it confusing to the minds of men. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at …

Many would say we must accept Jesus in order to be saved. But this is the opposite of the way it is. The Lord accepts us through the work of His Son Jesus. But as born again children of God, we can accept the ministry of Jesus to our lives. Jesus made it very clear …

In the 3rd message on Spirit fullness, I finally come to the specific ways in which born again children of God can experience the filling of the Spirit. The Lord will not be mocked, and we can certainly do things to repel His Spirit. But when we embrace submission to His will, the experience of …

Our world is overrun with an infectious, sinful disease called pride. The Bible has much to say about pride, but we have gotten so used to seeing it we often fail to recognize it. In this sermon Brother Luke preaches about what pride really looks like, to better help us identify it. This is important for us because it is …

In Micah the sixth chapter we read that God’s people are required to love mercy. Do we love mercy? We sure love to receive it, but do we love to give it? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at the life of Joseph to show a powerful example of what loving mercy looks like. 11.09.25.Love. Mercy. Luke. Hagler

Here is a message I overlooked in the “Set Apart” series. One of the top 5 teachings that sets apart the truth from that which is not truth, is total depravity. We can never truly understand why salvation is by grace alone until we clearly see total depravity. The reason salvation can only be by …

Without question there are ways we can act and think that will repel the Spirit of God. In part 2 of a message on this subject, I look at the things that accommodate and welcome the Holy Spirit into close fellowship. 11.02.25.Spirit. Fullness.pt.2.Tim. McCool

We were blessed this week to have brother Jonah Lowrance visiting with us. Brother Jonah is a member of Mt. Paran PBC in Social Circle, GA. In this message Brother Jonah preaches on Peter’s message on the day of Pentecost. The focus of Peter’s message was on the resurrected Savior, and it caused a tremendous …

If we check all the boxes by going to church, praying, and giving – does that mean we are guaranteed to be favored with the Presence of God’s Spirit? What does it mean to be Spirit filled? Are there ways we can act and think that will repel the Spirit of God? In this message, …

What is required of us by the Lord? What does He expect out of us? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at what it means to do justly, which is one of the things the Bible tells us is required of us by God. 10.26.25.What.is. Required. Luke. Hagler

In this sermon Brother Luke looks at how walking in obedience is the key to a solid foundation. While it is easy to understand the concept, it is sometimes difficult to execute. 10.22.25.Building.on.a. Rock. Luke. Hagler

Isaiah 35 presents a beautiful picture of the King’s Highway. Are we on it? Have we taken a detour? Do we even know it exists? In this sermon, I look at the glorious Highway of the King. 10.19.25.The. Kings. Highway. Tim. McCool

The Lord is very clear about His view on pride. He hates and resists it. But He is also very clear about humility. I am so thankful we serve a God who is very tender-hearted towards his children when they display humility. In this message I look at how a little humility goes a long …

How often do we act like the Israelites in how quickly we turn away from God? Even after experiencing his great deliverances, we are quick to turn away. In this message, Brother Luke looks at a Savior that stands in the breach to make intercession for us even when we rebel against our God. 10.12.25.He. Stands.in.the. Breach. Luke. Hagler

Does it matter which Bible we use? Today we often choose a version of that Bible that best suits our personal preferences. With over 50 versions of the English Bible, it is wise to consider how these versions came to be. But the various versions contain so many contradictions with each other until it is …

Our lives go through seasons, and Solomon wisely addresses this in the book of Ecclesiastes. In this final message of the anniversary meeting, Elder David Crawford preaches about the seasons of life we all face, and how we must respond. 10.05.25.Seasons. David. Crawford

In recent weeks, several well-known people in the media have dismissed at the least and at the worst, mocked prayer. In this message, Brother David looks at the need for ongoing fervent prayer. 10.04.25.Should. We. Keep. Praying. David. Crawford