Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 3:18b–21 Title: The Path of Christ Victory

Peter reminds believers that Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring us to God—and His path through suffering led to triumph. Pastor Marty explains how Jesus’ victory over sin, death, and the spiritual powers gives believers confidence and hope in their own trials. Baptism is presented as a sign of this reality, not by removing dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, secured by Christ’s resurrection. The path of Christ assures us that suffering gives way to victory for all who are 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 3:13–15a Title: The Time of Waiting

Peter encourages believers who face suffering for righteousness’ sake, reminding them that even in hardship, they are blessed. Pastor Marty unpacks how Christians are called to endure opposition with courage, setting apart Christ as Lord in their hearts. This “time of waiting” is not passive but purposeful—marked by hope, holiness, and readiness to give an answer for the hope within us. In a world hostile to the gospel, our patient endurance testifies to the reality of Christ’s reign and the certainty of His promises.

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 2:9a Title: What Is the Church Pt I

Peter describes the church as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession.” Pastor Marty unpacks the rich identity of God’s people, showing how the church is set apart by God’s mercy and called to live distinctively in the world. Far from being defined by human categories, the church is marked by God’s choice, Christ’s work, and the Spirit’s presence. This identity fuels both our worship and our mission as exiles who belong to 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 2:9b–10 Title: What Is the Church Pt II

Peter reminds believers that they were once not a people but now are God’s people—once without mercy but now recipients of mercy. Pastor Marty unpacks how the church’s identity flows from God’s saving work: chosen, called, and commissioned to proclaim His excellencies. The church is not defined by its past but by the mercy of God that has made it His own. As exiles in the world, we live out this new identity with confidence and purpose, reflecting His glory to the nations.

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 2:11–12 Title: What Is the Church Pt III

Peter urges believers, as sojourners and exiles, to abstain from the passions of the flesh and to live honorably among unbelievers. Pastor Marty unpacks how the church’s witness is tied to holy living—our conduct points people to the glory of God. Even when maligned, Christians display the transforming power of the gospel by pursuing purity and good works. The church is called to shine in a dark world so that others may see our lives and glorify God on the day of visitation.

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 5:12–14 Title: Who We Are

In the closing words of his letter, Peter reminds believers of their true identity as the people of God—chosen, redeemed, and standing firm in the grace of Christ. Pastor Marty unpacks how these final greetings point to the unity, love, and shared mission that define the church. Even in exile and suffering, Christians are not alone but bound together in Christ’s grace and peace. This passage calls us to remember who we are and to live faithfully as God’s people for His 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 1:6–7 Title: Hopeful Suffering

Peter reminds believers that trials, though difficult, are not wasted. Pastor Marty explains how suffering tests and refines faith—like gold in the fire—so that it may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Even in grief, Christians can rejoice because suffering is temporary, purposeful, and tied to the living hope we have in Christ. Hopeful suffering points beyond pain to the eternal joy secured 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 1:6–7 Title: Hopeful Suffering

Peter reminds believers that trials, though difficult, are not wasted. Pastor Marty explains how suffering tests and refines faith—like gold in the fire—so that it may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Even in grief, Christians can rejoice because suffering is temporary, purposeful, and tied to the living hope we have in Christ. Hopeful suffering points beyond pain to the eternal joy secured 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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A Letter for Exiles 1 Peter 1:1 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • August 7 2022

Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: 1 Peter 1:1 Title: A Letter for Exiles

Peter begins his letter by addressing believers as “elect exiles,” reminding them of both their identity and their hope. Pastor Marty unpacks how Christians live as strangers in the world yet fully chosen and loved by God. This tension—between being scattered and being secure in Christ—sets the tone for the entire letter. As exiles, our calling is to live faithfully on mission, rooted in God’s grace and pointing others to the true home we have 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 1:1–2 Title: A Letter for Exiles

Peter reminds scattered believers that they are not forgotten—rather, they are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, sanctified by the Spirit, and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. Pastor Marty unpacks how this Trinitarian work anchors the church’s identity and mission: even in exile, Christians belong to God and are equipped to live holy lives in a hostile world. Grace and peace are not only possible but multiplied to those who know they are both strangers in the world and secure in 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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