Bethel Baptist Church of St. Johns

Jesus' Modest Life and Ministry

November 10, 2020 06:47 - 42 minutes - 14.5 MB

6 steps Jesus made, from glory to glory, which illustrate humility--1. Preexistence- His exalted position -2-6---Jesus used His exalted status for the benefit of others--2. Incarnation- God takes on a human nature -2-7-8a---how far did Jesus empty Himself-...-3. Humiliation- undergoing the miseries of this life -2-8--The depth of Jesus' self-emptying is seen in 3 events--A. His humble birth-B. His modest ministry---Luke 2-22-24- Jesus' family was unable to sacrifice a lamb--Luke 2-51- Jesus w...

Christ Driven Humility

November 02, 2020 09:30 - 40 minutes - 14.3 MB

How far did Jesus empty Himself--We see the depth of Jesus' self-emptying in 3 events. -First, in His humble birth.

Paul's Epistle to the Philippians

November 02, 2020 04:07 - 15 minutes - 5.92 MB

Pastor Andrew Reynolds reads the whole book of Philippians.---faith comes from hearing- -Romans 10-17--People believe in Christ as a response to hearing a message that has been preached about Him.

The Humanity of Christ

October 26, 2020 09:24 - 43 minutes - 14.6 MB

Jesus emptied Himself. Jesus demonstrated humility in 3 remarkable ways--A. Jesus embraced the attitude of a slave--B. Internally, Jesus had a human nature--C. Externally, Jesus looked like a normal Jewish man

Poor By Addition

October 19, 2020 09:35 - 41 minutes - 14.1 MB

6 steps Jesus made, from glory to glory, which illustrate humility---1- Preexistence- His exalted position -2-6--2- Incarnation- born as a man -2-7---Rather than using His identity for His own advantage, Jesus emptied Himself.--Jesus emptied Himself by putting on the form of a slave.--Jesus-free from weakness, pain, and decay- contemplated the riches of His pre-incarnate glory, and humbly chose to take on humanity, to live and die as a slave.--3- Humiliation-4- Crucifixion-5- Ascension-6- Exa...

Christ's Exalted Position

October 12, 2020 09:47 - 43 minutes - 14.6 MB

To understand humility, we first must understand 2 truths about Jesus' exalted position--- Prior to His birth, Jesus existed as 100- God.-- In becoming a man, Jesus did not in any way forfeit or diminish His absolute equality with God.--6 steps Jesus made, from glory to glory, which illustrate humility--1- Preexistence- His exalted position -2-6--2- Incarnation-3- Humiliation-4- Crucifixion-5- Ascension-6- Exaltation---though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor- -2 Corinthians 8-9-

The Lord Jesus Christ: Someone Worth Imitating

October 05, 2020 09:45 - 35 minutes - 13.2 MB

Adopt Christ's attitude- the supreme example of humility-2 reasons why you must prioritize humility--1. You have the ethical responsibility to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ-2. The Bible imposes holistic commands

Selfishness Vs Selflessness

September 28, 2020 09:30 - 45 minutes - 16.6 MB

The Lord hopes our relationships with one another will demonstrate a -humility- that promotes the good of others even at personal expense.--A guide to church unity- 3 principles to preserve the unity of the Spirit-1- Apply effort and concern-2- Purify your interests-3- Exalt the interests of others

Humility as the Key to Unity

September 21, 2020 09:36 - 43 minutes - 14.5 MB

In Philippians 2-2-4, Paul provides 6 descriptions showing how joy may be completed in others.--The fifth description is found in verse 3- Humility as the key to unity.--The key to developing the attitudes of verse 2 is humility and concern for others. --The true obstacle to unity is not the presence of legitimate differences of opinion but self-centeredness.

How Joy May Be Completed in Others

September 07, 2020 09:34 - 36 minutes - 13.1 MB

6 descriptions showing how joy may be completed in others -2-2-4--1- Agree with one another about matters related to the church-2- Love one another equally-3- Live in selfless harmony with the church-4- Think the same--These principles are complementary, overlapping, and inseparable.

Suffering is Bitter Medicine

August 24, 2020 09:48 - 43 minutes - 13.2 MB

Suffering is bitter medicine--- It is bitter - suffering hurts -- It is medicine - suffering heals-Suffering brings benefits - and that is what I intend to prove today--granted-given- to give freely as a favor, give graciously--Reasons why you must consider suffering as a gracious gift from God--- Suffering is necessary -Acts 14-22--- Suffering teaches obedience -Psalm 119-67, 71--- We learn obedience-sympathy through suffering -Hebrews 5-8--- Suffering enables you to strengthen others in the...

How Can I know I Am Chosen by God for Salvation?

August 24, 2020 08:35 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

The doctrine of election is one of the most divisive issues in the church. Yet, the Bible presents election as--- A reason to praise God-- A motive to holiness--The doctrine of election is important and beneficial for your life.-You must not only believe in the doctrine of election, you must also have certainty that you are the elect--2 Peter 1-10-be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you---Indications you have been chosen by God--1. How have you responded to...

Learn how to give thanks: 2 concepts you must know

August 24, 2020 07:04 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MB

Christians have the most to be thankful for. Yet, sadly, Christians are often the least thankful people.--Give thanks for the church -1-2-4--1. TIME OF THANKSGIVING- give thanks when you pray for the church -2b--2. REASON FOR THANKSGIVING- give thanks because--- of the church's faithfulness -3--- of God's gracious choice -4-

The Gifts that Keep on Giving

August 17, 2020 09:32 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MB

Believing God graciously grants these 2 gifts will cause perseverance---1- God grants faith--2- God grants suffering

Summons to Endurance: 2 key facts to trigger endurance in the Christian life

August 10, 2020 09:40 - 42 minutes - 13.2 MB

In Hebrews 12-1-3, the author exhorts us to the run the Christian life, as a race, with endurance.--What causes believers to slow down and neglect their run---The Word of God provides 2 key facts to trigger endurance in the Christian life--1. The motivation to run the race -12-1, 3--2. The method to run the race -12-1-2-

There is No One to Comfort Her: How to Overcome Grief (Part 5)

August 03, 2020 09:45 - 59 minutes - 16.2 MB

4 truths to believe to overcome grief--a. God is righteous in all He does -1-18--b. Sin leads to betrayal and destruction -1-19--c. God sees your suffering -1-20--d. God will repay sin -1-21-22-

How to Control Your Anger

August 03, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 10.1 MB

When it comes to anger, one of the larger themes of discussion centers on the swiftness of response in the angry person. -- Psalm 37-8 Cease from anger--The motives for controlling your anger either promise a blessing or threaten a consequence in a variety of ways. --The Bible does not encourage the elimination of all anger.-- Ephesians 4-26 -BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN---How to control anger--1- verbalize your anger rather than act in the wrong manner-- Verbalize what you are angry about an...

The Lord is Righteous: How to Overcome Grief (Part 4)

July 27, 2020 09:24 - 53 minutes - 16.2 MB

In Lamentations 1, Jerusalem is defeated, looted and destroyed. We have been told numerous times that the Lord Himself caused their suffering. Yet, Jerusalem does not complain, -The Lord is unjust.- Rather, they confess -The Lord is righteous.---To process the grief which comes from suffering, you must believe truth. The first truth to believe- the Lord is always righteous, even when He causes our suffering.

On Location: Sea of Galilee

July 24, 2020 06:19 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MB

Sea of Galilee- Tabgha, Jordan River, Kursi, Mt. Arbel, Susita, Tiberius--Find my Israel tour information here- https---bit.ly-Reynolds21-Register for the tour here- https---registernow.ittworld.com--Learn more about Dr. John DeLancey- https---biblicalisraeltours.com-

He Turned Me Back: How to Overcome Grief (Part 3)

July 20, 2020 09:35 - 1 hour - 18.1 MB

Knowing the benefits to suffering can help alleviate our grief and sorrow.-In Lamentations 1-12-17, Jeremiah provides 3 purposes of suffering--1- To turn us back to the Lord -1-12-13--2- To give us more than we can handle -1-14--3- To show how sin leads to dishonor and shame -1-15-17-

Jerusalem Sinned Greatly: How to Overcome Grief (Part 2)

July 13, 2020 08:52 - 1 hour - 18.5 MB

By describing the devastated city of Jerusalem, Jeremiah provides 4 principles to help people process grief. In 1-8-11, we have the second principle, -Confess your sin.- We overcome the grief caused by sin when we confess our sin.--3 truths to encourage confession--a. Feel grief and shame over your sin -1-8--b. Recognize sin has real consequences -1-9a--c. Suffering causes God's people to turn back to Him -1-9b-11-

How Lonely Sits the City: How to Overcome Grief (Part 1)

July 06, 2020 09:30 - 58 minutes - 16.3 MB

By describing the devastated city of Jerusalem, Jeremiah provides 4 principles to help people process grief. In 1-1-7, we have the first principle, -Go to God, narrating your loss.-

The Unrighteousness of All People in the Power of Sin

June 29, 2020 09:48 - 1 hour - 17.7 MB

Paul uses the Old Testament to prove that all Jews and Gentiles are under the power of sin and condemned before God.

The Remnant of Israel

June 22, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 18.1 MB

God's rejection of Israel is only partial. Paul proves that God has not rejected all Jews. Therefore, God is righteous, the gospel must be believed, and God will fulfill all His promises to Israel.

Israel's Fault: God's Dismay Over Her Disobedience

June 15, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 21.1 MB

Looking at Israel's present, Paul shows how God's rejection of Israel was not arbitrary, but based on their actions.

The Eternal Character of the Gospel (Part 2)

June 08, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 12 MB

Paul proves the gospel comes from God by showing how God promised the gospel in the Old Testament.

The Eternal Character of the Gospel (Part 1)

June 08, 2020 09:35 - 40 minutes - 14.7 MB

Paul proves the gospel comes from God by showing how God promised the gospel in the Old Testament.

Appearances Can Be Deceptive

June 08, 2020 09:04 - 58 minutes - 17 MB

We love to live based on what seems right to us because we live by sight instead of by faith. This proverb warns against walking by sight.

Discipline: The Privilege of Adoption

May 18, 2020 09:57 - 1 hour - 24.9 MB

When the Lord disciplines us, we are too often irritated by the rod. However, biblical wisdom loves the hand that inflicts us.

Essential Qualifications for Any Ministry

May 11, 2020 09:55 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

Paul introduced himself to the church in Rome by supplying 3 personal facts about his life. We learn from this opening verse how Paul reached so many people with the gospel- whenever he had an opportunity to talk about himself, he went straight to the gospel.

Pray for Strengthened Love

May 04, 2020 09:57 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

Here Paul prays that God will pour His strength into them so they might experience the indwelling presence of Christ and be rooted in Him. The prayer provides a fitting conclusion to the first half of the book and leads into the rest of the material, for that influx of divine power is what they will need to live for God in a sin-filled world.

The Eternal Purpose of the Mystery of Christ

April 27, 2020 09:55 - 1 hour - 17.2 MB

After explaining what his ministry consisted of, Paul then explained how he performed his ministry- preaching and illumination.

The Stewardship of God's Mystery

April 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 18.4 MB

God called Paul to steward the mystery of Christ.----Learn 8 principles about how you can faithfully steward your ministry.

From Strangers to Saints

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 23.6 MB

Ephesians 2-11-22 contrasts the spiritual condition of the unsaved with the spiritual condition of the saved. Prior to salvation, Gentiles were excluded from the people of God. After conversion, Gentiles are includes in His people. This change occurs only by the death of Christ on the cross.-Now, Jews and Gentiles both equally enjoy peace with God.

God's Power Illustrated by Salvation

April 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 20.8 MB

God demonstrates His power by making us alive, raising us up, and seating us with Christ in heaven.-Salvation exalts God's power, not man's.

The More Excellent Way

April 06, 2020 09:30 - 47 minutes - 14.5 MB

In 1 Corinthians 12-14, Paul teaches the church about spiritual gifts - about how to serve in the church.--What is more excellent, what is far better than serving the church- What is this more excellent way--It's not good enough to just serve the church and use your spiritual gift. There is one ingredient that must be involved-.and that is love.

Theology Produces Doxology

April 06, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 15.1 MB

Paul responds to the glorious truths of Romans 9-11 with an emotional expression of awe -- Paul worships---You must have a clear and true and deep understanding of theology, because theology produces praise. Your praise for God only goes as high as your theology. A low view of God produces low theology. A high view of God produces high and lofty praise.

Expand Your Awareness of God's Power

March 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Having praised God for their blessings in Christ -1-3-14-, Paul now prays the church will better understand the fullness of this blessing -1-15-23-.

Plague #3 - The Finger of God

March 30, 2020 09:45 - 49 minutes - 26.6 MB

People today think that God exists to meet our needs. People demand their rights, their freedoms.-The trend in the modern mind is to make too much of man and too little of God.-We have 2 options- either God rules, or God is ruled. --As we look at the 3rd plague, I want you to see the justice of God's sovereignty.

Overcome Hindrances to Evangelism

March 23, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 22.8 MB

Evangelism.-Just hearing the word evangelism stirs up anxiety and fear- makes people cringe- makes people uncomfortable.--As Paul explains the glory of gospel ministry, he encourages the church to evangelize the lost by teaching the motivation, method, and message of evangelism.

Christian Warfare Part 2

March 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 18.3 MB

We are to stand firm and resist the Devil. We are not to retreat. So, if you are getting pushed around by the Devil, these armor pieces explain to us how we stand firm against him.

Christian Warfare Part 1

March 23, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 16.8 MB

The Christian life is warfare. There is a real-dangerous enemy and you need to be prepared.-It is my desire today and next Sunday, to remind you of the importance of preparation so that you will be victorious in the war.

Praise the Trinity for Salvation

March 23, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 19.3 MB

Paul exhorts the church to praise God by teaching how the church was formed.--Sadly, many Christians respond to these truths with unbelief or arrogance. --A. Praise the Father- in eternity past, the church was formed by the Father's loving choice -1-3-6--B. Praise the Son- in the present, the church was purchased by the Son's redeeming death -1-7-12--C. Praise the Holy Spirit- until eternity future, the church is secure by the Holy Spirit's sealing -1-13-14-

Plague #5 -- The Hand of Yahweh

March 23, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 28 MB

As we turn to Exodus 9, we see God prioritize His purposes and His glory even over animal life.

God Covenants with David

March 23, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 24.6 MB

After Zion is established as the place of worship by moving the Ark of the Covenant there, God covenants with David, promising an eternal throne.

Blessed Are The Bankrupt

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 13.7 MB

Everyone is spiritually bankrupt. Yet, God's blessing in a person's life is seen when they confess their poverty. Do you see yourself as being dependent on God-

The Security of God's Protection

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 12.8 MB

This psalm is about trust- David laments the oppressive opposition of his enemies -vv. 1-2-. But he quickly expresses his trust in God -vv. 3-6-, petitions God to deliver him -v. 7-, and again expresses confidence in God, and prays for blessing -v. 8-.

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