Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

September 24, 2023 Elwyn Johnston

Verse of the Week: “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”

1 Corinthians 11:1

“Give yourselves completely to God…you want to be tools in the hands of God, to be used for His good purposes.” Romans 6:13

“Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2

“The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9

“that they should put their confidence in God and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments” Psalm 78:7

“God is not a man, so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change His mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he

ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers 23:19

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. He gives strength to the weak and power to the powerless.” Isaiah 40:28 & 29

It is more important what you leave in people than what you leave to people.

“my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus” Acts 20:24

“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4

Series: A Place to Belong part 4

September 17, 2023 ReGina Johnston

Verse of the Week: “present your bodies a living sacrifice” Romans 12:1

in love..” Ephesians 4:1&2

Ephesians 4:11

“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12

“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be

influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.” Ephesians 4:14

 Grow to it

 Grow through it

 Grow beyond it

September 10, 2023 Elwyn Johnston

Verse of the Week: “present your bodies a living sacrifice” Romans 12:1

“ransom” – the price of release

“grasped” - possessively holding on to something that is already yours.

“Jesus laid down His life for us” 1 John 3:16

“present your bodies a living sacrifice” Romans 12:1

“even Christ did not please Himself” Romans 15:3

Your relationship with Christ is personal, but it must become public and when it does it can become powerful!

Series: A Place to Belong part 2

September 3, 2023 Elwyn Johnston

Verse of the Week: “whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—give special attention to those who are believers” Galatians 6:10

“accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us” Romans 15:7

“Confess your faults to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16

“be patient with each another, making allowance for each other’s faults” Ephesians 4:2

“Make the most of your time” Ephesians 5:16

“whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—give special attention to those who are believers” Galatians 6:10

Romans 15:13; Ephesians1:17–23; 3:14–19

SESSION ONE / / AMERICAN DREAM

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you

a hope and a future.” Je 29:11

The Deception: The American Dream = _________________

The Truth: The American Dream was likely a _____________

dream Ga 5:1, Ro 3:23, Jn 3:16, Jn 10:10

Problems arise when the dream becomes an ____! Ex 20:3-5

 The dreams God gives __________ to God, not simply

to the _____________________ of the dream.

God tests the ______________

 “You have tested us, O God; You have purified us like

silver.” Ps 66:10

 “Test my mind and my heart.” Ps 26:2

America needs a __________________________________

 “Repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped

away, in order that times of refreshing may come from

the presence of the Lord.” Ac 3:19

 “‘Return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting,

weeping and mourning; and rend your heart and not

your garments.’ Now return to the LORD your God, for

He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger,

abounding in lovingkindness.” Jl 2:12 &13

Deeper

Series: A Place to Belong part 1

August 27, 2023 Elwyn Johnston

Hebrews 10:19 – 24

Verse of the Week: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

James 4:8

1. Let us live in His presence

“let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting Him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean” Hebrews 10:22

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8

“let us draw near…in full assurance of faith” Hebrews 10:22

“sincere heart…hearts sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean” Hebrews 10:22

“He who has clean hands and a pure heart” Psalm 24:4

“You must be holy, for I am holy” 1 Peter 1:16

“let us draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

2. Let us stand firm

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

“God is not a man, so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He

ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers 23:19

“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.” Luke 22:32

“when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10

3. Let us motivate each other

“let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works” Hebrews 10:24

“not forsaking our own assembling together” Hebrews 10:25