Bethel Mennonite Church

A Conservative Christian Church (and podcast) in Gladys Virginia

How to Build Culture

You cannot preach vision into people. There must be something behind it. Even if vision is present, to actually move it to reality does require some parts and bits and pieces. Behind VISION is VALUES. Culture-driven values Principle-driven values Hero-driven values (“You want to change the values of people? Change their heroes.”) Visions of the... Read More

The Importance of Culture

21st century Christianity became so focused on personal salvation that the details of Christian culture was neglected. Billy Graham understood this himself and tried to emphasize the importance of discipleship. The story of Penicillin... Four words: Pathogen: A real problem... Sterilize or Inoculate (Matthew 13:1-9) What part of this story do we have the most... Read More

Create a Culture

The Kingdom of God and Creating a Culture We need to stop reacting to culture, and start creating one. We come to an understanding of truth in the brotherhood and community. We need to put issues out and address them. Doctrine and Practice Hebrews 5:11-6, I Corinthians 3:9 It matters a great deal how we build... Read More

For The Good of Everyone

I Cor. 11:27-29 Before communion we need to examine ourselves. What questions should be included in this examination? Are we at peace with 1) God and 2) our fellow man? Matthew 5:23,24 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Have I been seeking the good of each other? Or have we been repaying evil for evil. What are... Read More

Lessons on Prayer

Prayer is not a gift that we are born with. Rather it is a habit that is developed and learned. Prayer is a way to humble ourselves before God, and demonstrate our faith in Him. Mistakes in prayer: Not praying at all or using empty words without meaning Not praying according to God’s Law Not... Read More

Relationships Within the Church

1 Thessalonians 5 - Paul talks about some pretty important things starting at verse 12. How the ordained relate to the non ordained. How the church deals with needs and weaknesses within the church. These areas are important indicators of the health of our congregational life. The non ordained need to respect and esteem the... Read More

Dig a Ditch

This morning we’ll be looking at and thinking about what God’s power looks like in our lives. A few introductory passages - Numbers 21:1-9, John 3:1-21 Look to Jesus and live. God’s power in our lives is meant to extend beyond just salvation. Steps in faith and obedience. 1 Kings 19 - Elisha answered the... Read More

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Sermons by Preacher

Allen Myers Brian Yoder Calvin Yoder Carl Heatwole Dale Eby Dan Freed Delvin Yoder Dr. Nolan Byler Eli Yoder Gabriel Yoder Galen Yoder Glenn Horst Howard Bean Ivan Weaver Jake Troyer Japheth Stauffer Jay Rohrer Jeff Yoder Jerrill Schrock Joe Miller John D Martin Josh Good Ken Ranck Leon Yoder Mark Yoder Melvin Lehman Merle Burkholder Merle Yoder Michael Yoder Milo Zehr Nathan Bange Nathan Good Phil Beiler Rich Bowman Ricky Bowman Sam Troyer Sonny Yoder Special Meetings Steve Yoder Sunday Evening Message Sunday Morning Message Uncategorized Wayne Schrock Wesley King William Byler

Sermons By Reference

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