Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

January 19, 2014

Genesis 37, 39 – 50

Verse of the Week: “God sent me before you to preserve life.”

Genesis 45:5

1. Dream again

“Joseph had a dream” Genesis 37:5

“Joseph had another dream” Genesis 37:9

“Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah” Genesis 41:45

2. God dreams will require faith.

“the archers bitterly attacked him, and shot at him and harassed him;

but his bow remained firm, and his arms were agile” Gen. 49:23 & 24

3. Delays will come

“God led you through the wilderness for forty years... testing you to

find out how you would respond and if you would obey Him."

Deuteronomy 8:2

“At that time we were completely overwhelmed. The burden was

more than we could bear. In fact, we told ourselves that this was the

end. Yet now we believe that we had this sense of impending disaster

so that we might learn to trust not in ourselves but in God who can

raise the dead." 2 Cor. 1:8 & 9

“the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.”

Genesis 40:23

4. Deliverance is coming

"He has delivered ... and He will deliver us again!" 2 Cor. 1:10

"I am expecting the Lord to rescue me again, so that once again I will

see His goodness to me" Psalm 27:13

“The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man.”

Genesis 39:2

“Now his master saw that the Lord was with Joseph and how the Lord

caused all that he did to prosper” Genesis 39:3

“the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy” Genesis 39:21

“the Lord was with Joseph; and whatever he did, the Lord made to

prosper.” Genesis 39:23

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.”

Genesis 50:20

“God sent me before you to preserve life.” Genesis 45:5

March 20, 2022    ReGina Johnston

2 Corinthians 4:7   

Verse of the Week: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels...”                                                                                                 2 Co 4:7

Main Text: 1 Peter 2:9  "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."

I. You are chosen (v. 9, "a chosen race")

II. You are valuable (v. 9, "a people for His possession")

III. You are called (v. 9, "a royal priesthood")

IV. You are forgiven (v. 9-10 "out of darkness into his marvelous light")

Ladies Bible Study: The End Part 1

I Deserve It

March 6, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

John 8:2 – 11

Verse of the Week: “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”

John 8:11

1. Rejection, but Jesus gives me acceptance

“The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery,

and having set her in the center of the court” John 8:3

“God has not dealt with us according to our sins [as we deserve], nor

rewarded us [with punishment] according to our wickedness.”

Psalm 103:10

“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was

right in his own eyes.” Judges 21:25

“Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8:11

2. Despair, but Jesus gives me hope

“the religious leaders persisted in demanding an answer” John 8:7

“Go now and leave your life of sin.” John 8:11

“I am the Light of the world.” John 8:12

“to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus

Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3

3. Shame, but Jesus gives me forgiveness

“the accuser of the brethren” Revelation 12:10

“Don’t bad-mouth each other” James 4:11

“Again Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground. When they

heard it, they began to go out one by one” John 8:8 & 9

“Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.”

John 8:9

“Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?”

John 8:10

“No one, Lord” John 8:11

“all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

4. Death, but Jesus gives me life

“in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. What do

you say?” John 8:5

“Jesus raised Himself up and said to them, ‘He who is without sin

among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.’ Again He

stooped down and wrote on the ground.” John 8:7 & 8

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life

through Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 6:23

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more

abundantly.” John 10:10

Ladies Bible Study: The End Part 1

Giving Commandments

Series: Each One Bring One

February 27, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

Matthew 6:24

Verse of the Week: “my God shall supply all your need according to

His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

1. Put God first

“I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 1 Kings 17:9

“Do not fear; go, do as you have said, but make me a little bread cake

from it first” 1 Kings 17:13

2. Be content

“Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being

content with what you have” Hebrews 13:5

“human desire is never satisfied.” Proverbs 27:20

“I have learned to be content” Philippians 4:11

“Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not defined by

what you have, even when you have a lot.” Luke 12:15

“Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the

things of this world.” Colossians 3:5

3. Be grateful

“As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed,

money-hungry…ungrateful” 2 Timothy 3:1 & 2

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endures

forever.” Psalm 136:1

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ

Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

4. Be a wise steward

“don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin

construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if

there is enough money to finish it?” Luke 14:28

 Spend wisely

 Save regularly

 Share generously

5. Glorify God with your money

“whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of

God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your

good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

The Starting Place

Series: Each One Bring One

February 13, 2022 Elwyn Johnston

“every devoted thing is most holy to the LORD.” Leviticus 27:28

“all the tithe of the land…is the LORD’S; it is holy to the LORD.”

Leviticus 27:30

“the tenth shall be holy to the Lord” Leviticus 27:32

Verse of the Week: “my God shall supply all your need according to

His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

“the city shall be accursed, and all that are therein” Joshua 6:17

“keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest you make yourselves

accursed” Joshua 6:18

“Israel has sinned… they have even taken of the accursed thing, and

have also stolen and deceived” Joshua 7:11

“devoted” & “accursed” –charam – devoted to sacred use; appointed

to utter destruction

“taken of the accursed thing, and…have put it even among their own

stuff.” Joshua 7:12

“Christ redeemed us from the curse, having become a curse for us”

Galatians 3:13

Tithing declarations

 Tithing declares our trust

 Tithing declares our priorities

 Tithing declares our obedience to God

Tithing benefits

 Overflowing blessings

“When you have finished paying all the tithe….You shall say before

the Lord your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my

house, and have given it…. Look down from Your holy dwelling place

in heaven and bless Your people”’ Deuteronomy 26:12, 13 & 15

‘“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food

in My house, and test Me now in this,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘if I will

not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a

blessing until it overflows, that there shall not be room enough to

receive it.’” Malachi 3:10

 Overcoming the enemy

“Then God will rebuke the devourer for you” Malachi 3:11

Ladies Bible Study: The End Part 1