Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 2:13–17 Title: Our Witness Submission to the Governing Authorities

Peter teaches that Christians honor Christ by submitting to governing authorities, not out of fear of men but out of reverence for God. Pastor Marty unpacks how this submission is part of our witness to the world—silencing ignorance by doing good, living as servants of God, and showing proper honor to everyone. Exiles demonstrate their true citizenship in heaven by the way they live on earth, pointing others to the Lordship 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 5:10–11 Title: Soil of the Christian Life Hope

Peter closes his letter by reminding believers that after suffering for a little while, the God of all grace will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish them. Pastor Marty shows how hope is the soil that sustains endurance through trials, anchoring our confidence not in present ease but in God’s eternal promises. This living hope fuels perseverance and joy, knowing that to Christ belongs dominion forever and ever. True Christian hope rests in God’s grace and His unshakable commitment to His people.

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 5:6–7 Title: Soil of the Christian Life Pt I Humility

Peter calls believers to humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, trusting that He will exalt them at the proper time and casting all anxieties on Him because He cares. Pastor Marty shows how humility is the rich soil in which all other Christian virtues grow. Far from weakness, humility is strength expressed through dependence on God’s sovereign care and tender love. True flourishing in the Christian life begins with bowing low before God and resting in His faithful provision.

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 5:8–9 Title: Soil of the Christian Life Pt II Fortitude

Peter exhorts believers to be sober-minded and watchful, resisting the devil by standing firm in faith. Pastor Marty explains how fortitude—the spiritual courage to remain steadfast under attack—is essential to the Christian life. Though suffering and opposition are shared by the whole family of believers around the world, God equips His people with the strength and vigilance to endure. Fortitude, rooted in faith and dependence on God, enables Christians to withstand trials and continue in joyful gospel advancement.

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 3:10–12 Title: The Christian Difference

Peter reminds believers that those who desire life and blessing must turn from evil, pursue peace, and trust in the Lord who hears the righteous. Pastor Marty shows how Christians are called to live differently—not repaying evil, but practicing restraint, peacemaking, and holiness. The difference lies in our hope: God’s eyes are on His people, His ears are open to their prayers, and His face is against those who do evil. The Christian life bears witness to a living God who rewards faithfulness and guards His exiles with perfect care.

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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The Christian Difference Pt II Our Motives 1 Peter 3:10–12 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • May 7 2023

Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 3:10–12 Title: The Christian Difference Pt II Our Motives

Peter shows that the Christian life is not only marked by different actions but by different motives. Pastor Marty unpacks how believers live in light of God’s attentive care—knowing His eyes are on the righteous and His ears are open to their prayers. Unlike the world, Christians pursue peace, restrain their tongues, and turn from evil not for self-gain but because they long to honor the Lord. Our motives flow from hope in God’s blessing and trust in His justice, setting us apart as exiles who live for Christ’s glory.

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 2:4–5 Title: The Church The Dwelling Place of God on Earth

Peter describes believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house, with Christ as the cornerstone. Pastor Marty unpacks how the church is not simply a gathering place but the very dwelling place of God on earth. As a holy priesthood, Christians are called to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. This passage reminds exiles that the presence of God is with His people, shaping their identity and mission as His church in the world.

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 1:17–21 Title: The Disposition of Hopeful Holy Exiles

Peter urges believers to live with reverent fear during their time of exile, knowing they were ransomed not with perishable things but with the precious blood of Christ. Pastor Marty unpacks how hope and holiness shape the disposition of God’s people—marked by awe of the Father, gratitude for redemption, and confidence in Christ’s resurrection. Hopeful, holy exiles live differently in the world because their faith and hope are firmly rooted in God.

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 2:6–8 Title: The Glory and Terror of Christ

Peter presents Christ as the cornerstone—precious to those who believe but a stone of stumbling and rock of offense to those who reject Him. Pastor Marty unpacks the dual reality of Jesus’ glory and terror: for believers, He is the secure foundation of salvation; for unbelievers, He exposes rebellion and brings judgment. This passage calls us to see Christ rightly, to trust in Him fully, and to proclaim His excellencies with both urgency and hope.

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 3:22 Title: The Path of Christ Glory

Peter lifts our eyes to the exaltation of Christ, who has gone into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. Pastor Marty proclaims the glory of Christ’s reign, showing how His resurrection and ascension guarantee the triumph of the gospel and the security of His people. The path of Christ—from suffering to victory to glory—reminds exiles that their hope is anchored in the risen and reigning Lord, who is sovereign over all creation and worthy of all worship.

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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