Bethel Baptist Church of St. Johns

The Lord's Prayer

March 16, 2020 04:22 - 39 minutes - 12.9 MB

John 17 is often called -The High Priestly Prayer.- This is God the Son, praying to God the Father. It is communication within the Trinity.-If there is one thing we could say about Jesus, is that He was a man of prayer. The gospels describe Jesus on multiple occasions going off by Himself, in isolation, to pray. -Here in John 17, we have the real Lord's prayer. This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus.

Stand Firm Against Your Enemies

March 09, 2020 05:12 - 41 minutes - 13 MB

One who lives in a manner worthy of the gospel will stand firm by striving and not being afraid.-----The stewardship of opportunity is important. The individual believer, and the church family, must constantly ask, 'What opportunities is God giving us today-' Instead of complaining about the obstacles, we must take advantage of the opportunities, and leave the results with the Lord.- Wiersbe, W. W.

Gospel Fueled Citizens

March 02, 2020 11:02 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MB

Because we are citizens of heaven, the gospel now governs our lives. We daily repent and believe.

Homesick for Heaven

February 24, 2020 10:03 - 46 minutes - 13.9 MB

Paul weighs the benefits of life against the benefits of death. He sees death as very much better than living. Yet, living is more necessary for the sake of the Philippians.-In the end, Paul decided he would rather live than die before his work for the Lord was done.

The Ultimate Win-Win Scenario

February 17, 2020 10:58 - 41 minutes - 11.4 MB

Paul will rejoice in prison, regardless if he lives or dies, because his life or death will exalt Christ.---As Paul suffers in his chains waiting for his trial, he is unsure whether he will live or die. Yet, Paul is not stuck between a rock and a hard place. For Paul, life or death is the ultimate win-win scenario.---How would you describe your life- Fill in the blank- -for me, to live is ----------.- Anything other than Christ is a distraction.

Magnify Christ by Life or Death

February 10, 2020 05:27 - 45 minutes - 12.7 MB

The Church will have unity and joy when it prioritizes Christ and the gospel.----Paul rejoices because he is confident that his trials with sanctify his character and because he will exalt Christ, instead of being put to shame.

Preaching Christ with Mixed Motives

February 04, 2020 03:28 - 46 minutes - 13.7 MB

When Paul faced challenges from inside the church, he was able to rejoice, because the advancement of the message, not the advancement of the messenger, incites joy-----God doesn't promise that your circumstances will be fair. What happens to us can serve to advance the gospel. And the joy of life comes when we can honestly say, -It's not about me, Lord. It's all about you. It's only about you.-----SINCE PAUL SEES HIMSELF AS A SLAVE OF CHRIST, HE WAS CONCERNED ONLY THAT HIS MASTER BE EXALTED....

Be Faithful

January 27, 2020 11:46 - 19 minutes - 6.76 MB

-Bethel Baptist Church exists to glorify God by exalting the Lord, --edifying and equipping the saints, and evangelizing the world.-

Nathan Leonard Memorial Service

January 27, 2020 11:15 - 22 minutes - 8.26 MB

God is holy--Man is sinful--Jesus is Lord and Savior--You must repent and believe

The Unhindered Advancement of the Gospel

January 27, 2020 07:35 - 37 minutes - 13.2 MB

Despite Paul's circumstances, his imprisonment helps spread the gospel.----Paul realized that his current circumstances weren't as important as what he did with them. ----Maybe your life lacks joy because your life lacks gospel urgency.----You need to think twice before you complain about your adversity. It might just be that God uses that adversity to reach the lost with the gospel.

Prayer Requests to Endure Trials with Joy (Part 2)

January 20, 2020 09:18 - 49 minutes - 15 MB

Paul prays that the Philippians would have pure motives and not cause others to stumble. This leads to righteous fruit, which results in the glory and praise of God-

Prayer Requests to Endure Trials with Joy (Part 1)

January 13, 2020 07:28 - 43 minutes - 12.7 MB

During a trial, pray and ask God for love, knowledge and discernment so you can understand how the trial purifies your character.----Pray as a first response, not as a last resort.----Love is not always blind, but perceptive, because love carefully scrutinizes to distinguish between right and wrong.

A Theology of Prayer

January 06, 2020 08:36 - 43 minutes - 17.4 MB

Before we study Paul's prayer in Philippians 1-9-11, let's first remind ourselves what the whole Bible says about prayer.

How to Have Righteous Feelings During Trials

December 30, 2019 10:48 - 49 minutes - 15.5 MB

A Christian experiences joy and thanksgiving in times of trials by prioritizing eternal, unchanging truths- love others, preach the gospel, and know that Christ produces heartfelt affections.----Paul's thankful attitude towards the Philippians was righteous -1-7-8---a. By having others in your heart -1-7a---b. By partnering in gospel ministry -1-7b---c. By recognizing how Christ produces heartfelt affections -1-8-

The Gospel: 4 Important Questions

December 24, 2019 04:39 - 21 minutes - 7.5 MB

I. What is God like- He is holy.--II. What is man like- Man is sinful.--III. What is God's solution to your problem- The person and work of Jesus Christ--IV. How can I be saved from God's wrath- Repent and believe

In His Grip

December 24, 2019 00:26 - 47 minutes - 18.8 MB

Confidence that God will finish His good work of salvation fuels thanksgiving.

Paul Thanks God for the Philippians

December 16, 2019 08:44 - 48 minutes - 23.5 MB

Paul joyfully thanks God for the Philippians because they labored to make known the gospel.

Paul Greets the Philippians

December 09, 2019 09:19 - 44 minutes - 22 MB

Paul introduces Philippians by presenting necessary truths about Christians and God. Therefore, as you humbly read Philippians, you can have unity and joy in the Christian life- - because you are a saint and a slave - because God provides the necessary grace and peace

What is the gospel?

December 01, 2019 05:57 - 27 minutes - 14.6 MB

God is holy.--Man is sinful.--Christ alone saves.--Repent and believe.

How to Answer the Fool

November 13, 2019 11:55 - 43 minutes - 23.2 MB

Compel Them to Come In: Motivations for Evangelism

November 13, 2019 11:53 - 45 minutes - 24 MB

The New Covenant

November 13, 2019 11:51 - 48 minutes - 25.3 MB

The Passover Lamb

November 13, 2019 11:48 - 50 minutes - 26.9 MB

Jacob and Esau

November 13, 2019 11:45 - 47 minutes - 25.8 MB

You Shall Surely Die!

November 13, 2019 11:41 - 49 minutes - 26.8 MB

Genesis 2-4-6-8 provides the narrative about what happened to the heavens and the earth after God created them. Specifically, when mankind sinned, the curse and the affects of sin spread to all of creation.