Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA

A Conservative Christian Church (and podcast)

The Urgency of Holiness

God cares a great deal about holiness— if we want to please Him we must be holy. We need to remember that holiness is a process. Paul expects the Thessalonians to do better— he has hope for them. God is merciful. But it is not an excuse to not strive, as God can help us... Read More

The Sweat and Joy of Discipleship

I Thessalonians 2:13-20; 3:1-11 We continue our study through the book of First Thessalonians. Today’s passage focuses on the perseverance of this church and Paul’s love for them— his “hope”, “joy”, and “crown” (v.19). Paul cared about discipling the Churches that he started. He was aware of the needs they had, and did what it... Read More

What Does an Excellent Servant of Jesus Look Like?

I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Paul reminds the believers at Thessalonica of his conduct among them. His coming had not been in vain— because they were bold in the gospel through God’s power. Paul had been tested by God, and had been “approved”. He did not flaunt his authority among them or ask them for material support.... Read More

Not Only in Word, but with Power

Texts: I Thessalonians 1; Also Acts 17:1-10, James 1:23,24 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16) The gospel-- the power of God-- is vital, not only at... Read More

A Resurrected Life

Four qualities of the resurrected life: Purpose - 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Eph. 2:10 Hope - 1 Peter 1:3-5 Joy - John 20:19-20 Power - Eph. 1:15-20; Romans 6:4, 5

Greatness in the Kingdom

Text: Matthew 20:20-25 4 Lessons: Those that suffer greatly for Christ will be rewarded greatly Committed followers of Christ eventually grow up Pursuing “greatness” leads to division and hinders the gospel God rewards lowly service 4 Ways We Might Quietly Seek "Greatness": Being stingy with our praise for piers Focusing on Flaws Keeping quiet about... Read More

Pray For Each Other

1 John 5:1-21 - There are a few questions in this passage that we will try to wrestle with a little this morning. What are the water and the blood? How do they testify? Why are verses 7 and 8 so different in different versions? What is a sin that leads to death? Is the... Read More

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1 Corinthians 1 John 1 Kings 1 Peter 1 Samuel 1 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Chronicles 2 Corinthians 2 Kings 2 Peter 2 Timothy Acts Colossians Daniel Deuteronomy Ecclesiastes Ephesians Exodus Ezekiel Galatians Genesis Hebrews Isaiah James Jeremiah Job John Joshua Judges Leviticus Luke Malachi Mark Matthew Nehemiah Numbers Philippians Proverbs Psalm Psalms Revelation Romans Ruth Titus