What is our greatest problem… and what does Jesus actually have authority to fix?

In this message from Matthew 9:1-8, we see the climax of a series showing the authority of Christ. Jesus has already shown authority over nature and over demons, but in this passage He makes an even greater claim. He declares that He has authority to forgive sins.

When a paralytic is brought to Him, Jesus does something unexpected. Instead of healing the man first, He says, “Take heart, my son, your sins are forgiven.” This moment reveals the deepest truth of the gospel: our greatest need is not physical healing, changed circumstances, or relief from problems. Our greatest need is forgiveness and a heart restored to God.

This sermon explores what true authority is, why forgiveness is the greatest miracle, and why the gospel demands a response from every person. It also reminds us that those who receive forgiveness from Christ must become people who freely forgive others.

Main passage: Matthew 9:1 to 8

In this sermon:

The meaning of Christ’s authority

Why forgiveness is our greatest need

Faith and the forgiveness of sins

Why Jesus’ identity proves His authority

How miracles confirm the gospel

Why the gospel demands a decision

The call to receive forgiveness and to give it

Join us as we continue our verse by verse study through the Gospel of Matthew.

Bethel Baptist Church

Kansas City Northland

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In this message from Matthew 8:28 to 34, we see Jesus confront the powers of darkness and show that even demons are subject to His authority. This sermon helps us avoid two errors: denying the spiritual realm altogether, or becoming so fixated on it that we go beyond Scripture. The main point is clear: Christ has absolute power over every spiritual force.

As Bethel Baptist Church gathered in an unusual setting due to weather and logistics, this message also reminds us why meeting together matters, why the church needs the steady preaching of God’s Word each week, and why we should remember and care for those who are regularly unable to gather with the body.

In this sermon, we consider what the Bible teaches about demons, the authority of Jesus, and what spiritual warfare really looks like for ordinary Christians. Scripture points us not to sensationalism, but to simple, faithful obedience: obey, meditate on the Word, pray, and proclaim the gospel.

Main passage: Matthew 8:28 to 34

In this sermon:

Jesus’ authority over demons

The reality of the spiritual battle

Why Christ is more unsettling to the world than darkness

How Christians fight spiritual warfare biblically

The call to obedience, prayer, meditation, and gospel proclamation

Join us as we continue our verse by verse study through the Gospel of Matthew.

Bethel Baptist Church

Kansas City Northland

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In Matthew 8:23 to 27, the disciples follow Jesus into the boat and immediately find themselves in a violent storm. As the waves crash in and panic rises, Jesus asks a piercing question: “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” This sermon helps us see that fear is not just an emotional struggle. It often reveals what is ruling our hearts.

This message explores how fear grows when we lose our sense of control, when we put the wrong emphasis on our circumstances, and when we lose sight of what is true about Christ. The storm was real. The danger was real. But the disciples forgot who was in the boat with them.

Jesus does not merely calm storms. He reveals that He is Lord over them.

If fear, anxiety, uncertainty, or the pressures of life have been shaping your thoughts and decisions, this sermon is a call to lift your eyes to Christ, repent of fear where it has become controlling, and rest in the One who has authority over wind and sea.

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer

Text: Matthew 8:18–22

Title: False Followers — Matthew 8:18–22 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • December 28, 2025

In this sermon, Pastor Marty Beamer examines Jesus’ sobering encounter with those who expressed a desire to follow Him but hesitated when confronted with the cost of discipleship. Jesus makes clear that following Him requires total allegiance—placing His call above comfort, security, and even family obligations. This passage exposes the difference between superficial interest and genuine commitment to Christ.

This message challenges listeners to evaluate their own response to Jesus’ call. True discipleship is not defined by good intentions or emotional enthusiasm, but by a willingness to surrender everything to follow Christ. Pastor Marty urges believers to move beyond convenient faith and embrace the costly yet life-giving path of faithful obedience to the Savior who calls us to follow Him without reservation.

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: Matthew 8:14–17

Title: He Came To Save — Matthew 8:14–17 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • December 21, 2025

In this sermon, Pastor Marty Beamer points us to the saving mission of Jesus as revealed through His healing ministry. Matthew records Jesus restoring Peter’s mother-in-law and many others who were sick and oppressed, demonstrating both His compassion and His divine authority. These acts of healing fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy, reminding us that Jesus did not merely come to relieve physical suffering, but to bear our weaknesses and sins as our Savior.

This message invites listeners to see Christ not only as a healer, but as the One who came to save completely. Pastor Marty challenges believers to trust in the finished work of Jesus, recognizing that true restoration—spiritual, eternal, and lasting—comes through Him alone. Whether you are weary, burdened, or searching for hope, this sermon proclaims the good news that Jesus entered our broken world to redeem and restore all who come to Him in faith.

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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📖 Sermon Title: False Followers

📅 Date: December 28, 2025

Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer

📍 Location: Bethel Baptist Church at OakHill Day School Gymnasium

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Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer

Text: Matthew 8:1–4

Title: Last Hope — Matthew 8:1–4 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • November 23, 2025

In this sermon, Pastor Marty Beamer examines the powerful encounter between Jesus and a man afflicted with leprosy. Desperate and outcast, the man comes to Jesus with humble faith, believing that Christ alone has the authority to make him clean. Jesus’ response reveals both His divine power and His deep compassion, as He willingly touches the unclean and restores what was broken.

This message speaks to anyone who feels beyond help or at the end of their strength. Pastor Marty reminds us that when all other hope is gone, Jesus remains our last—and greatest—hope. The call of this passage is to come honestly before Christ, trusting not in our merit, but in His mercy, and to live transformed lives that bear witness to His restoring 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: Matthew 8:5–13

Title: The Character of Faith — Matthew 8:5–13 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • November 30, 2025

In this message, Pastor Marty Beamer highlights the remarkable faith of the Roman centurion who comes to Jesus seeking healing for his servant. Though an outsider and a man of authority, the centurion demonstrates humility, confidence, and a clear understanding of Jesus’ sovereign power. His faith is not rooted in signs or proximity, but in trust in the word and authority of Christ alone.

This sermon challenges listeners to consider the true character of their own faith. Genuine faith recognizes who Jesus is, submits fully to His authority, and trusts His word without reservation. Pastor Marty encourages believers to pursue a faith marked by humility and obedience—one that amazes not because of its outward display, but because it rests completely in the sufficiency 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: Matthew 8:5–13

Title: The Result of Faith — Matthew 8:5–13 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • December 7, 2025

In this sermon, Pastor Marty Beamer continues the account of the Roman centurion, focusing on the powerful outcome of genuine faith. The centurion’s trust in Christ’s authority results in immediate healing, even from a distance, demonstrating that Jesus’ power is not limited by space, status, or circumstance. This passage reveals that faith placed in the right object—Jesus Himself—produces real and lasting results.

This message calls believers to reflect on what their faith is producing. True faith does not merely acknowledge who Jesus is; it rests fully in His word and submits to His authority. Pastor Marty encourages listeners to pursue a faith that leads to obedience, confidence in Christ, and a deeper assurance of God’s sovereign work in every situation.

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: Matthew 7:28–29

Title: True Discipleship: Crowd or Disciple? — Matthew 7:28–29 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • November 9, 2025

In this powerful conclusion to the “True Discipleship” series, Pastor Marty Beamer explores the final verses of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. As the crowds marveled at His authority, Jesus made clear that hearing His words is not enough—true disciples respond in obedience and surrender. Pastor Marty contrasts the curiosity of the crowd with the commitment of a disciple, inviting each listener to examine where they stand. Are we merely spectators of Jesus’ teaching, or followers transformed by His truth?

This message challenges believers to move beyond admiration for Jesus to active allegiance to Him. The authority of Christ demands a response, and Pastor Marty urges us to live as those who not only listen to the Word but live by it. In a world full of noise and half-hearted faith, this sermon calls us to wholehearted devotion to the One who speaks with divine 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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