Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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Risen and Wounded
April 23, 2017 20:14 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this sermon, Josh Morgan preaches on John 20:19-31. This has typically been the passage that is described as the ‘Doubting Thomas’ passage. Josh explains that Thomas was actually the first disciple to recognize Jesus as God after seeing Jesus’ wounds. … Continue reading →
Easter
April 16, 2017 19:52 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Matthew 28:1-10. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary are commissioned by Jesus himself, and they become the first apostles. With great joy, they obey Jesus’ command, becoming the first witness to the risen … Continue reading →
Difficult Discipleship 4: Pastor Mat Thomas
September 25, 2016 22:20 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. He reminds us that at times discipleship looks ridiculous. And yet, Christ still calls us to a life of hope. He preaches from Luke 16:19-31 and Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15.
Difficult Discipleship 3: Pastor Mat Thomas
September 18, 2016 22:18 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. He preaches from Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and Luke 16:1-13.
Difficult Discipleship 2: Pastor Mat Thomas
September 11, 2016 22:16 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. Here he addresses Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Luke 15:1-10.
Difficult Discipleship 1: Pastor Mat Thomas
September 04, 2016 22:14 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat begins a series entitled Difficult Discipleship. He speaks from Luke 14:25-33 and Jeremiah 18:1-11. Following Christ means that our allegiance must be first and foremost to Jesus.
Sharing Our Stories: Monica Ly
August 28, 2016 22:12 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this message, Monica Ly shares her story.
Sharing Our Stories: Dr. Kevin Smith
August 21, 2016 22:09 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this message, Dr. Kevin Smith shares his story.
Sharing Our Stories: Tim Lanham
August 14, 2016 22:10 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this message, Tim Lanham shares his story.
The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Colleen McIntosh
July 24, 2016 22:40 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Colleen McIntosh preaches on Luke 11:1-13. Through this message, she brings a new perspective to the Lord’s prayer.
Amos: Pastor Esther Bowen
July 17, 2016 22:35 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Esther Bowen preaches on primarily on Amos 8:1-12.
The Samaritan: Pastor Mat Thomas
July 11, 2016 00:15 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches on Luke 10:25-37. He suggests that in this parable God comes as the Samaritan to us in the ditch. God often comes through people and places that we don’t expect.
Healing: Sarah Franco
July 04, 2016 00:09 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this sermon, Sarah Franco preaches on 2 Kings 5:1-14.
EJ & ES: Sarah Franco
June 27, 2016 00:04 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this sermon, Sarah Franco preaches on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21.
Sent Into the World: Pastor Mat Thomas
June 19, 2016 22:59 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Kings 19:1-15. He touches on the tragedies that are going on in the world today. He addresses how we are to respond. Will we run away in fear like Elijah when darkness … Continue reading →
Amazed by Grace: Dr. Jan Lanham
June 12, 2016 22:56 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this sermon, Jan Lanham preaches from 1 Kings 21:1-21 and Luke 7:36-8:3. She reminds us that we are amazed by grace. She touches on three different words: Justice, mercy, and grace. Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is … Continue reading →
Small Things: Pastor Mat Thomas
June 05, 2016 22:36 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Kings 17:8-24. He reminds us that small things often turn into big things when God is involved. We are to have faith each and every day and trust God to provide for … Continue reading →
Justification by Faith: Pastor Mat Thomas
May 22, 2016 22:35 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Romans 5:1-5. In this text, the Apostle Paul talks about justification by faith. Pastor Mat reminds us that we are justified by God’s grace through faith. God is always turned towards us. God … Continue reading →
Pentecost: Reverend Melissa Kelley
May 15, 2016 17:11 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Melissa preaches from John 14:8-17. She talks about the difference between Resume values and Eulogy values. She reminds us that God is living and breathing among us. We are to follow the way that Christ leads … Continue reading →
We are not alone: Pastor Nicole Kessler
May 08, 2016 17:05 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Nicole preaches from Luke 24:44-53. She spends time reflecting on the Ascension of Jesus. Even though Jesus, left his disciples, he continued to remain present through the Holy Spirit. We are not alone. God still exists … Continue reading →
Hope: Pastor Mat Thomas
May 01, 2016 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Revelation 21. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is at work redeeming God’s creation. We can hope even when our present circumstances dictate despair. We know how the story ends. We live in … Continue reading →
Love One Another: Pastor Esther Bowen
April 24, 2016 16:53 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Esther preaches from John 13:31-35. She reminds us that Jesus only gave us one new commandment-that we are to love one another. Love one another as Christ loves each of us with a love that saves … Continue reading →
Who is Jesus: Pastor Colleen McIntosh
April 17, 2016 16:48 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches from John 10:22-30. She reminds us that Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus is our shepherd and His followers will hear His voice. Jesus is our shepherd who will guide our paths. We are called … Continue reading →
Easter: Pastor Mat Thomas
March 27, 2016 16:41 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches on John 20:1-18. Christ is risen. The hope of Easter is the hope of eternal life. No matter what is going on in our lives right now, something better is coming. In Christ, God … Continue reading →
God Sized Promise: Pastor Colleen McIntosh
February 14, 2016 17:34 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches from Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16. She reminds us that God is our refuge. God is everywhere all at the same time. In the face of danger, we will be protected under God’s wings.
Ash Wednesday: Josh Morgan
February 10, 2016 14:57 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this sermon, Josh Morgan introduces the Season of Lent during Ash Wednesday. He focuses on repentance. Josh challenges us to return to God faithfully.
What does Transfiguration mean? Pastor Mat Thomas
February 07, 2016 16:56 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 9:28-43. He addresses what Transfiguration Sunday is all about. This story challenges our over rationalization of the faith. Everything is not explainable. God is beyond our comprehension. God is bigger than the boxes … Continue reading →
Giving: Reverend Cisca Ireland
January 31, 2016 16:08 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this sermon, Reverend Cisca Ireland reminds us that God has given us everything. Our gifts should be in response to what God has given us. It is not about the amount of money, but about why one gives and … Continue reading →
The Body of Christ: Pastor Mat Thomas
January 24, 2016 19:02 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. In this text, the Apostle Paul told the people of Corinth that they are the body of Christ. It is not that they need to become the body of Christ. They already … Continue reading →
Spiritual Gifts: Pastor Mat Thomas
January 17, 2016 17:06 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat discusses 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Pastor Mat reminds us that we all have gifts that come from God. No one’s gift is better than another’s. All of our gifts can be used for the glory of God. … Continue reading →
Baptism of Our Lord: Pastor Mat Thomas
January 10, 2016 17:02 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:15-22. In Jesus’ baptism, God rips the heavens open, God pushes through the firmament, and then says, “You, yes you, are my beloved.” God says the same thing at each of our baptisms. … Continue reading →
Epiphany: Pastor Mat Thomas
January 03, 2016 16:53 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from John 1:1-18. He talks about the day and season of Epiphany. Pastor Mat reminds us that our primary identity should be that of a child of God. We should be first and foremost known … Continue reading →
In Us and Through Us: Pastor Mat Thomas
December 20, 2015 16:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the journey through Advent by looking at Micah 5:2-5. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is working in us and through us. Wherever you find yourself, God calls you to participate in God’s promised redemption. … Continue reading →
Giving Yourself Away: Pastor Mat Thomas
December 06, 2015 23:51 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:1-6. He talks about how John the Baptist prepared for the coming of Christ by giving himself away. In a world of shootings, violence, and injustice, we can learn a lot from … Continue reading →
Christ the King: Pastor Colleen McIntosh
November 23, 2015 00:52 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches on Christ the King Sunday from John 18:33-38.
Love and Good Deeds: Pastor Brian Case
November 16, 2015 00:38 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 10:11-25.
Christ Sacrificed One and For All: Pastor Brian Case
November 08, 2015 14:55 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 9:24-28. In this sermon, he talks about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. He also talks about how Christ’s sacrifice atones for our sins once and for all.
God’s Presence: Pastor Mat Thomas
October 26, 2015 00:03 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPastor Mat preaches from Hebrews 7:17-28, in this sermon. He mentions that we are made holy when we come into the presence of God. We cannot do it in our own strength. For it is God that makes us Holy.
Jesus: Our Great High Priest: Pastor Mat Thomas
October 19, 2015 00:10 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this sermon Pastor Mat preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10. He addresses how Jesus is our great high priest. Jesus advocates for us to God and for God to us. Since Christ is our priest, we are called to be priests in … Continue reading →
Christ’s Presence is a Present Reality: Jan Lanham
October 11, 2015 16:06 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this sermon, Jan Lanham continues the series on Hebrews by speaking from Hebrews 4:12-16. She reminds us that our hope is not based on our ability to conceal things. Thankfully, our hope is based on the Living Word that … Continue reading →
What Would You Say Was Jesus’ Primary Mission on Earth: Pastor Mat Thomas
October 04, 2015 15:55 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat begins a 7 week series on the book of Hebrews. This week he speaks from Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12. Pastor Mat addresses the question what is Jesus’ primary mission on earth. He talks about the incarnation … Continue reading →
Wandering From the Truth: Pastor Brian Case
September 27, 2015 15:46 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Brian finishes our series on the book of James. He speaks from James 5:13-20. In this sermon, Pastor Brian zeros in on verse 19-20. “My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is … Continue reading →
What is Wisdom
September 20, 2015 18:28 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from James 3:13-4:8. He talks about how wisdom is not about always being right, but living a life of peacefulness, gentleness, a willingness to yield and being without partiality and hypocrisy. Wisdom is not just … Continue reading →
Charity Often Blinds Us to Hospitality
September 06, 2015 21:19 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from James 2:1-17. In it, he challenges typical assumptions that charity helps. He mentions numerous times that charity often blinds us to hospitality. Pastor Mat reminds us that hospitality is opening our lives and … Continue reading →
Sharing Our Stories: Catalina Marino
August 30, 2015 15:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this sermon, Cata shares from her own personal story and weaves in James 1:17-27. She shares how God is moving in her life this summer and how God has worked through her life as she was growing up.
Sharing Our Stories: Dylan Shaw
August 23, 2015 15:36 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOn Sunday, August 23, 2015, Dylan Shaw shares his story and how through every season of his life, God had plans for him.
Sharing Our Stories: Keith Hemmings
August 16, 2015 18:14 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBOn Sunday, August 16, 2015, Keith Hemmings shares how God has worked in and through his story. Keith mentions how Bethel was a “Judgment Free Zone” that he desperately needed that in his life. He challenges us to never lose … Continue reading →
Sharing our Stories: Reverend Sandra Estey
August 09, 2015 12:49 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn Sunday, August 9, 2015, Reverend Sandra Estey shares her story with the congregation. Through her experiences, she continues to ask us, “Do you see the faithfulness of God’s mercy and love through the generations?”
Community and Holiness
July 19, 2015 15:25 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Colleen McIntosh preaches on Ephesians 2. She addresses the concepts of community, holiness, and unity in the body.
Unfinished Business
June 28, 2015 16:25 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Brian Case speaks from 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. He challenges the congregation to finish the work that God has given us to do.