Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Elwyn Johnston December 4, 2022

Verse of the Week: “The thief comes only to steal and to kill and to

destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it more

abundantly.” John 10:10

“the sheep follow Him because they know His voice.” John 10:4

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father

but through Me.” John 14:6

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide

under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

“in Your presence there is fullness of joy” Psalm 16:11

“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Ex. 33:14

“times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord”

Acts 3:19

Revelation 3:8

“you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your

heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

“will go in and out and find pasture.” John 10:9

but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what

you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape

also, so that you will be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

“The LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians.”

Exodus 11:3

not touch you” Exodus 12:13

“And you shall observe this event as an ordinance for you and your

children forever. When you enter the land which the LORD will give

you, as He has promised, you shall observe this rite. And when your

children say to you, ‘What does this rite mean to you?’ you shall say,

‘It is a Passover sacrifice to the LORD who passed over the houses of

the sons of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians, but spared

our homes.’” Exodus 12:24 – 27

“You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.”

Psalm 59:16

“God is my defense; I shall not be moved.” Psalm 62:6

“the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.”

Psalm 94:22

“The thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy; I came that

they may have life, and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

1. Pride

“All these things I have kept.” Matthew 19:20

Salvation is not about what we can do; it is what God has already done for us.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it

is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Fear of what Jesus is calling you to do.

money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me”’

Matthew 19:21

Fear of losing what you have.

Matthew 19:22

children or property, for My sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will

inherit eternal life”. Matthew 19:29

Not realizing what you will gain will keep you from going all in.

Not realizing who Jesus is will keep you from going all in.

November 20, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

“where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1 & 2

“call on Me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you” Ps. 50:15

“I am the LORD your God…who says to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’” Isaiah 41:13

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

“Jesus laid His hands on them.” Matthew 19:15

“do not hinder them from coming to Me” Matthew 19:14

“amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe” Luke 5:26

“Who is like You, O Lord….Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?” Exodus 15:11

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear” 1 John 4:18

“the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

“though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!” Habakkuk 3:17 & 18

“The righteous keep moving forward” Job 17:9

November 13, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

“God is not far from each one of us” Acts 17:27

“The entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself” Galatians 5:14

“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8

“you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32

“unfaithful” - to act treacherously, deceitfully

November 6, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

Convenient relationship

Consumer relationship

Contractual relationship

“cleave” – to be glued

October 30, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

Verse of the Week: “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

“This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church.” Ephesians 5:32

Marriage demonstrates the relationship God desires to have with each of us.

Marry people who have a personal relationship with God.

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” 2 Corinthians 6:14

Choose character

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26

God created sex in the safe confines of marriage.

“two shall become one flesh. Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” Mt. 19:5 & 6

“do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, ‘The two will become one flesh.”’ 1 Corinthians 6:16

“Flee sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” 1 Corinthians 6:18

God did not create pornography

God also created singleness.

“I wish everyone were single, just as I am. However, each one has his own gift” 1 Corinthians 7:7

October 16, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

Verse of the Week: “we know that God causes all things to work

together for good to those who love God, to those who are called

according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for

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

scattered through the regions of Judea and Samaria…. those who had been scattered went about preaching the word.” Acts 8:1 & 4

God’s message without fear.” Philippians 1:12 & 14

purpose.” Romans 8:28

Guest Speaker: Rachel Hunter- Lead & Creative Pastor from Grace Church in Houston, TX

Look, God’s home is now among His people! He will live with them, and they will be His people. God Himself will be with them.                                                                       Re 21:3

 Everything New                                                      Re 21:5a

A new heaven & new earth         Re 21:1; 2Pe 3:5-7,10

Eden ________________                            Re 21:3,7

Creation set ________                      Ro 8:21

Former things not remembered         Is 65:17

River of life & ______________     Re 22:1-2,14

The new Jerusalem                                      Re 21:2,10

Word ___________         Jn 14:2-3; He 11:10,16

__________ & beautiful                   Re 21:11-21

God & Jesus ________             Re 22:3; Is 9:6-7

God & Lamb—light & temple            Re 21:22-23

The Curse of Sin is Gone                                          Re 22:3

No evil, no ______, no _________      Re 21:8,27; 22:5

No crying, no sorrow, no ________            Re 21:4

It is done!                                                                Re 21:6                                                  

 The Choice

Inside or Outside                                Re 21:27; 22:14-15

Blessings or eternal separation                 

Choose Life!                                                           Dt 30:19