Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:15-22. In Jesus’ baptism, God rips the heavens open, God pushes through the firmament, and then says, “You, yes you, are my beloved.” God says the same thing at each of our baptisms. Because of this we are also called to submit to God’s calling in our lives in response to the grace of Christ that is often revealed in our baptisms.

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from John 1:1-18. He talks about the day and season of Epiphany. Pastor Mat reminds us that our primary identity should be that of a child of God. We should be first and foremost known as Christian.

In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the journey through Advent by looking at Micah 5:2-5. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is working in us and through us. Wherever you find yourself, God calls you to participate in God’s promised redemption. Micah was longing for one who would bring unity and peace to the world, just as we long for one to come restore the world today. As we prepare for Christmas, we prepare for the one who will come and make all things new.

In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:1-6. He talks about how John the Baptist prepared for the coming of Christ by giving himself away. In a world of shootings, violence, and injustice, we can learn a lot from John the Baptist. In preparing for the coming of the Lord Jesus, he refused to fight for his status, privilege, and rights. He simply gave himself away. Preparing for Christ’s Advent among us must involve giving ourselves away for the sake of others.

In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches on Christ the King Sunday from John 18:33-38.

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 10:11-25.

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 9:24-28. In this sermon, he talks about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. He also talks about how Christ’s sacrifice atones for our sins once and for all.

Pastor Mat preaches from Hebrews 7:17-28, in this sermon. He mentions that we are made holy when we come into the presence of God. We cannot do it in our own strength. For it is God that makes us Holy.

In this sermon Pastor Mat preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10. He addresses how Jesus is our great high priest. Jesus advocates for us to God and for God to us. Since Christ is our priest, we are called to be priests in the world. We are blessed to be a blessing.

In this sermon, Jan Lanham continues the series on Hebrews by speaking from Hebrews 4:12-16. She reminds us that our hope is not based on our ability to conceal things. Thankfully, our hope is based on the Living Word that catapults us into the possibility of healing, reconciliation, and transformation. Jan suggests that the startling truth is that Christ’s presence is a present reality.