Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 4:7–11 Title: A Different Community Pt V God’s Glory

Peter brings his exhortation to a climax by showing that all Christian living—prayer, love, hospitality, and service—is ultimately for one purpose: the glory of God through Jesus Christ. Pastor Marty emphasizes that a different community is not defined by self-improvement or cultural approval but by lives lived in total dependence on God’s grace. Whether through words or deeds, believers are called to reflect Christ so that in everything God may be glorified. This vision anchors the church in its mission and lifts our eyes to the eternal glory of Christ.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 2:24–25 Title: A Man Worth Following

Peter points to Jesus as the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls, the one who bore our sins in His body on the cross so we might die to sin and live to righteousness. Pastor Marty unpacks how Christ’s sacrifice not only saves but also shapes the way we live—calling us to follow in His steps. Once straying like sheep, we have now returned to the true Shepherd who leads, protects, and restores. Jesus is not just a Savior to trust but a man worth following with our whole lives.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 3:3–6 Title: A Wife’s Adornment

Peter contrasts external beauty with the inner adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. Pastor Marty unpacks how true beauty for Christian wives flows not from outward appearance but from the heart transformed by Christ. Drawing on the example of holy women of old, this passage shows that godly character is the most powerful witness, reflecting trust in God and reverence for Him. A wife’s adornment is not measured by the world’s standards but by the unfading beauty of holiness.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 5:1–4 Title: Admonition to Elders Pt I

Peter exhorts the elders of the church to shepherd God’s flock faithfully, not under compulsion but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, and not domineering but as examples to the flock. Pastor Marty unpacks this charge, showing how biblical leadership is marked by humility, service, and Christlike care. Elders are called to shepherd as under-shepherds of the Chief Shepherd, with the promise of an unfading crown of glory when He appears. This passage offers a model for church leadership rooted not in power but in sacrificial love.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 5:2b–4 Title: Admonition to Elders Pt II

Peter continues his exhortation to church elders, focusing on the manner and motive of shepherding God’s flock. Pastor Marty explains how true biblical leadership is not about compulsion, greed, or power, but about eager, humble service that reflects the heart of Christ. Elders are called to lead by example, pointing the church to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus, who promises an unfading crown of glory to those who shepherd faithfully. This passage challenges leaders and members alike to see leadership as stewardship under Christ’s authority.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 5:5 Title: Admonition to Elders Pt III

Peter shifts his exhortation from the elders to the younger members of the church, calling them to be subject to their leaders and for all believers to clothe themselves with humility toward one another. Pastor Marty unpacks how humility is the foundation of godly relationships in the church, guarding against pride and fostering unity. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, reminding us that leadership and followership alike must be marked by Christlike submission and dependence on God’s grace.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 2:13–14 Title: An Introduction to Biblical Submission

Peter calls believers to be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the emperor as supreme or to governors sent to punish evil and praise good. Pastor Marty introduces the biblical foundation of submission, showing how it reflects trust in God’s sovereignty and displays the gospel before a watching world. Submission is not weakness but a distinctly Christian posture that seeks to honor Christ above all while living faithfully as exiles.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 4:1–2 Title: Be It Resolved

Peter urges believers to arm themselves with the mindset of Christ, who suffered in the flesh, so that they might live no longer for human passions but for the will of God. Pastor Marty unpacks what it means to be resolved—to endure suffering with purpose, to deny sin, and to pursue holiness. This call shapes exiles to live distinct lives, marked not by fleeting desires but by steadfast obedience to God’s will. True resolution is found in following Christ’s path of faithfulness, even in the face of hardship.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 4:12–14 Title: Christian Suffering Pt I Attitude

Peter exhorts believers not to be surprised by fiery trials but to rejoice in sharing Christ’s sufferings, knowing that such trials are evidence of God’s Spirit resting upon them. Pastor Marty explains how a Christ-centered attitude toward suffering transforms discouragement into joy and shame into glory. For exiles, suffering is not meaningless but a mark of belonging to Christ. By shaping our perspective, God strengthens His people to endure hardship with confidence, hope, and unshakable joy in Him.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 4:12–19 Title: Christian Suffering Pt II Ungodly Suffering

Peter distinguishes between suffering for Christ and suffering for sin, warning believers not to suffer as evildoers but to entrust themselves to God while suffering for righteousness. Pastor Marty unpacks how ungodly suffering brings shame, but godly suffering refines faith and glorifies God. True Christian endurance means rejecting sin, embracing trials for Christ’s sake, and remembering that judgment begins with the household of God. This passage calls believers to faithful perseverance, knowing that even in hardship, God is sovereign and trustworthy.

At Bethel Baptist Church in Gladstone, Missouri, our mission is Joyful Gospel Advancement—proclaiming God’s Word, making disciples, strengthening families, and living generously with open hands and hearts. We invite you to join us in Kansas City, Liberty, and beyond as we seek to glorify God and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

For more sermons and resources, visit our YouTube channel: @BethelBaptistChurchKC

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