Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Text: Matthew 6:9–13 Title: True Righteousness – Prayer Pt. 8

Pastor Marty concludes this in-depth study of the Lord’s Prayer by reflecting on its overall structure, purpose, and power. Each petition—from “Hallowed be Your name” to “Deliver us from evil”—teaches believers how to pray in alignment with God’s will and character. This message ties together how the prayer shapes our priorities: worshiping God first, depending daily on His provision, extending forgiveness, and living in victory through His deliverance. True righteousness is expressed through a life of humble, worshipful dependence on the Father who reigns forever.

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 6:9–13 Title: True Righteousness – Prayer Pt. 9

In this continuation of the Lord’s Prayer series, Pastor Marty reflects on how prayer shapes the believer’s heart toward God’s kingdom and daily dependence. Jesus’ model prayer teaches us not only what to pray but how to think and live as citizens of heaven. Pastor Marty unpacks how each petition transforms our priorities—training us to glorify God’s name, trust His provision, forgive others, and seek His protection. True righteousness grows as prayer becomes the rhythm of a life fully yielded to the Father’s will.

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 6:24 Title: Whom Do You Serve?

Jesus teaches that no one can serve two masters—each person must ultimately choose between devotion to God or to wealth. Pastor Marty unpacks how this verse exposes the heart’s divided loyalties and the impossibility of loving both the eternal and the temporary. The message challenges believers to evaluate what truly rules their lives: the pursuit of God’s kingdom or the pursuit of self. True righteousness flows from a heart wholly surrendered to Christ, where love for God defines every decision, priority, and treasure.

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 6:9–13 Title: True Righteousness – Prayer Pt. 6

Continuing in the Lord’s Prayer, Pastor Marty explores what it means to live dependently on God each day. Jesus teaches His disciples to ask for “daily bread,” forgive as they’ve been forgiven, and seek deliverance from evil. These petitions expose the heart of true righteousness—a humble trust in the Father’s provision, mercy, and protection. Genuine prayer aligns our hearts with God’s purposes, training us to depend on Him moment by moment as both our provider and redeemer.

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 5:48 Title: Becoming Whole

Jesus concludes His teaching on love and righteousness with the command, “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Pastor Marty unpacks what this means—not sinless perfection, but wholeness, maturity, and completeness in Christ. God calls His people to reflect His character through wholehearted devotion, integrity, and love that mirrors His own. This passage reveals that the Christian life is not about performance but transformation—becoming whole through the sanctifying work of the Spirit as we grow in Christlike love and obedience.

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 5:43–48 Title: The Christmas Story

In this powerful message, Pastor Marty connects Jesus’ command to “love your enemies” with the heart of the Christmas story itself. Christ came to a world that was hostile to Him, yet He loved, forgave, and gave Himself for sinners. In Matthew 5:43–48, Jesus redefines love—not as affection for those who love us back, but as radical, self-giving mercy toward those who oppose us. This is the love displayed in the incarnation: God sending His Son to redeem His enemies and make them His children. True Christmas joy is found in imitating that 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: Matthew 5:43–48 Title: The Golden Rule – Love Your Enemies Pt. 1

Jesus commands His followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, revealing the radical heart of kingdom living. Pastor Marty unpacks how this teaching confronts our natural inclination toward retaliation and self-preservation. To love as God loves means showing mercy to the undeserving, reflecting the character of the Father who sends rain on both the just and the unjust. This passage reminds believers that true righteousness is not found in loving those who love us back but in extending grace to those who oppose us, just as Christ did for us.

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 5:43–48 Title: The Golden Rule – Love Your Enemies Pt. II

In the conclusion of Jesus’ teaching on enemy love, Pastor Marty shows how true discipleship requires reflecting the perfect love of our Heavenly Father. Jesus calls His followers not merely to tolerate their enemies but to actively bless and pray for them. This divine love transforms hearts and reveals the power of the gospel—because we love not as the world loves, but as God loves us in Christ. Pastor Marty reminds believers that such love is impossible apart from grace, yet it is the distinguishing mark of all who belong to the kingdom.

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 5:33–37 Title: The Golden Rule – Oaths

Jesus teaches that His followers should be people of truth, saying simply “Yes” or “No.” Pastor Marty explains how this passage exposes our tendency to manipulate words and protect self-interest rather than honor God with integrity. Christ calls His disciples to such sincerity that no oath is needed—their speech alone should be trustworthy. This command reflects the character of God Himself, who cannot lie. True righteousness is displayed when believers speak with honesty, humility, and consistency in every area of life.

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 5:38–42 Title: The Golden Rule – Revenge

Jesus overturns the common saying “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” teaching His followers to resist retaliation and overcome evil with good. Pastor Marty explains that Christ calls believers to a radically different response to injustice—one marked by grace, humility, and self-sacrifice. Rather than demanding personal rights, disciples are to mirror the mercy of God by showing kindness to those who wrong them. This passage reveals the heart of gospel living: true strength is found in surrender, and victory comes through love that reflects Christ’s own.

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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