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Nehemiah is one of the most fascinating accounts in Israel’s history. It reads like a movie in telling the historical account of a nation in political, social, and spiritual turmoil. Nehemiah is called by God to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem but in doing so issues arise and the opposition continues. It has been said that if “Satan can’t destroy you, he’ll distract you” and Nehemiah’s op...

Nehemiah is one of the most fascinating accounts in Israel’s history. It reads like a movie in telling the historical account of a nation in political, social, and spiritual turmoil. Nehemiah is called by God to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem but in doing so issues arise. Last week opposition from the outside rose up against them. Today we will read about conflict that comes from within...

Nehemiah is one of the most fascinating accounts in Israel’s history. It reads like a movie in telling the historical account of a nation in political, social, and spiritual turmoil. Nehemiah is called by God to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem but in doing so opposition rises up against them. Today we will look at the four steps Nehemiah uses to deal with that opposition and how those fou...

Nehemiah is one of the most fascinating accounts in Israel’s history. It reads like a movie telling the historical account of a nation in political, social, and spiritual turmoil. Nehemiah is called by God to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem and today we see how God uses an “ordinary” cupbearer to do an extraordinary work. Even though Nehemiah 3 seems like an odd chapter to study due to al...

Nehemiah is one of the most fascinating accounts in Israel’s history. It reads like a movie in telling the historical account of a nation in political, social, and spiritual turmoil. Nehemiah finds himself hurting, angry, frustrated, and sad over the news of Jerusalem’s destruction. Rather than numb the pain or avoid it, he takes 3 decisive steps that help him lean into God and be used by God to l...

Nehemiah is one of the most fascinating accounts in Israel’s history. It reads like a movie telling the historical account of a nation in political, social, and spiritual turmoil. Today we will look at the historical background to the events of Nehemiah and read through the first chapter where Nehemiah not only hears about the broken walls and gates of Jerusalem but also the way sin has wrecked th...

Mary’s role in the birth of Jesus is profound not only for human history but also personal worship. She goes through the same human emotions we go through when we’re faced with difficult circumstances but she chooses obedience. TEXT: Luke 1 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com Watch the full service here: https://youtu.be/Q5iXIBuUvFI Worship S...

For kids and teens dreams are exciting. For many adults, however, the idea of dreaming seems childish or unrealistic for a variety of reasons. But dreams are actually a good thing and a God thing. As we roll into a new year we are going to look at what it means to Dream Again and how God wants us to learn how to dream God-sized dreams. TEXT: Matthew 13:44 Come visit us in person! To learn more abo...

Joseph is such a unique person in the Bible. He is the earthly, adopted father of Jesus, charged by God with raising a King and yet very little is known about him. As a matter of fact, Scripture doesn’t record one word that he has ever spoken but his legacy echoes even today.    TEXT: Matthew 1:18 -25 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com watch...

Worship matters but not all worship is created equal. Today we look at how we often miss worship and see how Jesus ends up becoming the definition of worship for us.  TEXT: 1 Kings 3-11 check out the full service here: https://youtu.be/QoOH43oQawU Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC)  December 12, 2021 Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, N...

Family names are important in almost every culture in the world. Behind each name are generations of rich history but also so sordid pasts. The Bible is full of those stories and family lines because God never tries to cover up failure or sin. How He responds at times, however, can be shocking. Today we look at a less-than-savory family past and look at the beauty God brings from the ashes.   TEXT...

There’s an old expression that says “your reputation precedes you”. When you have a good reputation that’s great news. But what happens when your reputation and past are not great? We wish people would just forget our failures, mistakes and sins. In Rahab’s story we see that God doesn’t want to gloss over our reputation – He wants to redeem it.    TEXT: Joshua 2:8-21 Worship Service of Bethany Bap...

We live in a world where very little makes sense anymore. Even the definition of “right” and “wrong” has shifted and truth has become more relative leaving some to wonder if “sin” is even “sin” anymore. And if it is they want to know: “what is it?” “Is it really that bad?” “Does Jesus really hate it?”  Bigger yet: “Is there a solution for it?”  TEXT: Romans 5:12-17 THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR...

Is God and exclusive God or an inclusive god? Does He really say that the only way to heaven or a relationship with Him is through Jesus? As hard as it might be to hear – the truth is God does say that Jesus is the only way. Today we will look at 5 reasons exclusivism not only makes sense but is actually our most loving option when it comes to salvation. TEXT: John 14:6; Acts 4:12 ; 1 Timothy 2:3-...

There is no one in history more popular, divisive or intriguing than Jesus Christ. But who is Jesus? Is He just a man? Myth? Legend? God?? Did He ever teach that He was God or is that a label Christians thrust onto Him? Today we take a look at popular claims from across the globe and compare them to the Bible to see who Jesus claims to be in this captivating new series: "Jesus - The Man Who i...

While the vast majority of people and history struggle with the divinity of Jesus, there are also a large number of people who find it equally hard to understand His humanity. For some, they focus purely on His humanity and make Him too human (marginalizing His divinity) while others focus solely on His divinity and marginalize or ignore or alter His humanity. But Jesus was 100% man and 100% God a...

Today we take a look at what Spiritual Maturity means and the role discipleship and disciple making play in growing deeper. In our message we will unpack 9 Next Steps people can develop, take and lead others in as they grow in spiritual maturity. TEXT: Luke 6:40 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com watch full service https://youtu.be/vgUJd9NdX...

The command to make disciples is not just a command but is an invitation to go deeper in Worship, Community and Purpose, and it’s an opportunity to lead others to do the same. But do we? Will we? TEXT: Matthew 28:19 -20, Luke 6:40 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com Watch the full service! https://youtu.be/t96qixkF-gI Worship Service of Betha...

Christians are called to be a Great Commission people but what does that really mean? What happens when they get it wrong? Today we not only look at ways Christians get the Great Commission wrong but what it means to "get it right". TEXT: Matthew 28:16 -20 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com Watch the full service! https://youtu.be/...

Welcome, its the 123rd  Bethany Baptist Homecoming!! Please join us in Wendell, NC! watch the full service! https://youtu.be/fYm-relSJ0U service  date 10/3/21 Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Are we made for community or is community made for people. The answer is YES! We can’t do life alone… but what does it mean to live in Christian community? How can we live in community well?  Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com watch the full service!! https://youtu.be/A9A__02041k Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh...

Worship is not what we do – it’s who we are. As Christian’s it’s actually “whose” we are. Intimacy with God not only inspires us to respond to the Jesus but it also inspires others. The question is - does our worship inspire others toward Jesus or away from Him? TEXT: Romans 1:16 -25, Colossians 3:16 -17, Hebrews 10:23 -25 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www....

Salvation. Justification. Sanctification. Glorification. Those are some big church words that are more than great theological terms. In each one of them are packed eternal truths that tell our story and help us understand our purpose. They are key to growing as disciples. Today our Discipleship Director Bub Hayes takes us on a journey exploring not only what we are saved from but what we are saved...

Today we look back at some of the mission work we’ve completed as a church over the last year. TEXT: John 5:31 -47 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/6ijDGpKlu1k Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC)  September 5, 2021 SHOW LESS Worship Service o...

In one way familiarity can bring intimacy or connection. But becoming too familiar or too comfortable often has the opposite effects. Today we have an honest conversation about how familiarity in the Gospel can bring life and becoming too comfortable in it can be devastating. The solution: make the Gospel personal. TEXT: Romans 1:16 -17 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit...