Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

October 2, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

Verse of the Week: “with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

1. Unashamedly desperate

“The wicked are too proud to seek God.” Psalm 10:4

“had spent everything she had to pay the doctors, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse.” Mark 5:26

“Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the LORD your God….Be careful not to say, ‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.’   Remember the LORD your God. He is the One who gives you power to be successful” Deuteronomy 8:11, 17 & 18

“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things” Jeremiah 33:3

“a large crowd gathered around Jesus” Mark 5:21

2. Unwavering resolve

“she was saying to herself, ‘If I only touch His garment, I will get well.’” Matthew 9:21

3. Unbelievable results will come your way

“Your daughter has died” Mark 5:35

“Do not be afraid; only believe.” Mark 5:36

“Jesus took the child by the hand” Mark 5:41

“Immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old.” Mark 5:42

The Millennial Reign: __________________ of Blessing

The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Is 11:9 ESV

 Evil ____________________ Re 19:20-21

 Earth ___________________ Re 19:14, 20:4-6

 Righteous _______________ Is 33:21-22, Re 20:4,6

 _________________: Peace & Blessing

The ____________ Defeat of Satan

 ____________________ from Prison Re 20:8

 ____________________ the War Re 20:9-10,14

What will you choose?

 Book of Life/Eternal Damnation Re 20:15

“DON’T GIVE UP”

 

VERSE OF THE WEEK: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”.  Galatians 6:9

 

Perseverance: “steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success, not giving up.” 

to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has

promised.” 

 

1) Adjust your perspective

Hebrews 12:2 “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross…” 

Obstacles are opportunities to experience God's work in our life. 

 

2) Trust the process

If you have no struggles, you'll have no strength.

 

3) Be persistent in prayer

 

 

When you turn your problems into prayers; God will turn your battles into blessings!

SESSION FOUR / / WAR & PEACE PART 1 / /Kelli Widmer

He came as a baby. He’s coming back as the Warrior, King, and Judge!

Is 9:6, Re 19:11

He is not coming alone! Re 19:14, Ze 14:5b

 Who is with Him?

Angels and Saints

Mt 28:3; Ac 1:10; Re 19:8, 7:14

He casts the Antichrist and false prophet into the Lake of Fire and kills the entire enemy army. Re 19:20-21

Greek Armageddon, from the Hebrew word: Har-Megiddo. Har means mount, which translates Mount of Megiddo.

It is finished! Re 16:17

Life or death? Victory or defeat?

Choose now, for eternity.

September 18, 2022 AM Elwyn Johnston

Psalm 23

“Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” Psalm 23:4 & 5

“When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19

“You anoint my head with oil” Psalm 23:5

“I have been anointed with fresh oil” Psalm 92:10

“my cup overflows” Psalm 23:5

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6

 Wait patiently - “What does He want me to learn?”

“our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison” 2 Corinthians 4:17

Wait confidently. Remind yourself of God’s goodness and mercy.

“His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:23

“Do not be afraid of sudden fear nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; for the LORD will be your confidence” Proverbs 3:25 & 26

SESSION THREE / / FALSE PROPHETS AND TRUE WITNESSES

If we die with Him, we’ll live with Him; If we stick it out with Him, we’ll rule with Him; If we turn our backs on Him, He’ll turn His back on us; If we give up on Him, He does not give

up—for there’s no way He can be false to Himself. 2Ti 2:11-13 MSG

The Counterfeit: _____________________ Re 13:11-20

 Lies Dt 18:20

 Disguised Mt 7:15-16

The Called: __________________________ Re 11:2-3

 Know Truth

 Speak Truth

 Live Truth

Jesus Christ, ____________________________________, is still asking the same question, “Can I get a witness?”

Today I have set before you life or death, blessing or curse. Oh, that you would choose life; that you and your children might live! Dt 30:19 TLB

September 11, 2022 AM Elwyn Johnston

Psalm 23

“He makes me lie down in green pastures” Psalm 23:2

“men’s hearts failing them from fear” Luke 21:26

“Peace I leave with you: My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27

“Cease striving and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10

“He leads me beside the still waters” Psalm 23:2

“those who drink the water I give will never be again.” John 4:14

“He restores my soul” Psalm 23:3

“you shall be called the repairer of the broken walls, the restorer of streets to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12

“He leads me in paths of righteousness” Psalm 23:3

“There is a path that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12

“I am the way” John 14:6

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me” Psalm 23:4

SESSION TWO / / REWARD OR WRATH:

TWO JUDGMENTS

The Judgment Seat of ____________________

Ro 14:10, 12; 2Co 5:9-10, 1Co 3:10-15

 Who is judged? ______________________________

 Who is the Judge? ____________________________

 What is the purpose? Rewarded for how you live,

___________________________________________

 What should we do about it now?

The _____________________________________ Judgment

Re 20:11-15; He 9:27

 Who is judged? ______________________________

 Who is the Judge? ___________________________

 What is the purpose? To _______________________

of those who rebel against God’s righteousness

 What should we do about it now?

The Choice

 Reward Mt 25:21

 Wrath Re 20:15

How You Live Matters

Look, I am coming soon, bringing My reward with Me to repay

all people according to their deeds. Re 22:12

September 4, 2022 AM Elwyn Johnston

Psalm 23

1. God is ______________

“The Lord”

“Lord” – Jehovah – I Am

“when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before Me faithfully and live a blameless life.’” Genesis 17:1

El-Shaddai - God Almighty

“I, the Lord, am your healer.” Exodus 15:26

Jehovah-rapha – the Lord is my Healer

“Moses built an altar and named it The LORD is My Banner” Exodus 17:15

Jehovah-Nissi - the Lord my banner

2. God is ______________

“The Lord is”

“the name of the city from that time on will be: ‘The Lord is There.”’ Ezekiel 48:35

Jehovah-shammah - ever present One

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

3. God is _____________

“The Lord is my”

“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit” John 15:16

4. God is my _____________

“The Lord is my Shepherd” Jehovah-raah

“I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” John 10:11

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall raise up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19

5. God is my ______________

“I shall not want”  

“want” - to have no lack, to be without, or to have a need.

“The Lord will Provide” Genesis 22:14

Jehovah-jireh – the Lord will provide

“with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

“nothing is impossible with God” Luke 1:37

SESSION ONE / / SEALED OR MARKED

Sealed by the Holy Spirit: Blessings & Benefits

 ___________ alliance Ep 1:13-14

 ___________________ & plan Re 7:3-4

Ze 12:10; Ro 11:25-27; Ze 13:8-9; Re 14:1,3-5, 20:4

 ___________________ 2Co 1:21-22, 5:5

 Eternal ____________________— Re 22:3-4

New Heavens and New Earth

Marked by the Beast: Damnation & Destination

 ___________ alliance Re 13:15-18

 Required to _________ or sell Re 13:17

 __________ & Deception

Re 16:2,19:20

 Eternal ____________________—hell Re 14:9-11

The Choice: Who will you worship?

 __________ Christ and live with Him forever

 __________ Christ, accept the mark & be eternally damned