Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

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  • It's Worth The Wait
    It’s Worth the Wait
    Series: Waiting
    December 19, 2021 AM Elwyn Johnston
    Matthew 2:1 - 12
    Verse of the Week: “they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then,
    opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts” Matthew 2:11
    1. You never know when the seed you plant will sprout
    “we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
    Matthew 2:2
    “a star will come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel”
    Numbers 24:17
    2. The gospel is for everyone
    “God is extraordinarily patient toward you, not desiring that any should
    perish, but that all should repent.” 2 Peter 3:9
    “go and make disciples of all the nations” Matthew 28:19
    “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of
    trouble.” Psalm 46:1
    3. When you encounter Jesus, the proper response is
    surrender
     They surrendered their worship
    “they fell to the ground and worshiped Jesus.” Matthew 2:11
     They surrendered their wealth
    “opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts” Matthew 2:11
    4. Jesus will change you
    “the magi went home another way” Matthew 2:12
    “we walk by faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7
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  • Questions Of Christmas
    Questions of Christmas
    Series: Waiting
    December 12, 2021 AM Elwyn Johnston
    Luke 1:26 - 56
    Verse of the Week: “For nothing will be impossible with God.”
    Luke 1:37
    1. Why does God mess up my plans?
    “confused and disturbed” Luke 1:29
    “we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,
    to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
    2. Does God see me?
    “How can this happen” Luke 1:34
    “You are a God who sees” Genesis 16:13
    “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.”
    Luke 1:30
    “The Holy Spirit will come upon you” Luke 1:35
    ‘“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of
    hosts.” Zechariah 4:6
    “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act.” Psalm 37:7
    “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
    3. Will I obey, even though I don’t understand?
    “You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what
    He said.” Luke 1:45
    “the Mighty One has done great things for me; and holy is His name.”
    Luke 1:49
    “I am the Lord’s servant; may it be done to me according to Your
    word.” Luke 1:38
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  • Waiting On God

    “Waiting on God”

    Acts 1:4-11  

     


    1.     Requires Trust

     

    Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”

     

    “Trust” = a bold, confident, sure security in the promises of God in all circumstances. 

     

    2.     Reminds us that God is in control

     

    Psalm 130:5-6 “5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope…”

     

     A. Waiting reminds me that I am not in charge

     B. Waiting reminds me that I am not God

     

    3.     Allows God to work in us

     

    A.    God's timing is best.

    Habakkuk 2:3 “…Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late"

    B.    God is working in your waiting.

    Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…”. 

     

    4.     Increases our strength

    Isaiah 40:30 "…but those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength...”


    Trae Bordelon 
    Connections Pastor
    BETHEL CHURCH
    22621 SE H K Dodgen Loop
    Temple, TX 76502
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      Trae Bordelon
      Thu, Dec 2, 10:36 AM (4 days ago)

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      “Waiting on God”

       

      Acts 1:4-11: “On one occasion, while Jesus was eating with the disciples, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days, you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”


      6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 


      8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.


      10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.


      Waiting: the confident, disciplined, expectant, active, and sometimes painful clinging to God. 

       

      1.     Requires Trust

       

      Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

       

      “Trust” = a bold, confident, sure security in the promises of God in all circumstances. 

       

      2.     Reminds us that God is in control

       

      Psalm 130:5-6: “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.6 I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.”

       

       A. Waiting reminds me that I am not in charge

       B. Waiting reminds me that I am not God

       

      3.     Allows God to work in us

       

      A.    God's timing is best.

      Habakkuk 2:3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not be late.

       

      B.    God is working in your waiting.

      Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose”. 

       

      4.     Increases our strength

       

      Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

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    • Breathing Room
      Breathing Room
      November 28, 2021 Dustin Johnston
      Matthew 11:28 - 30
      1. Is my pace draining my peace?
      2. Is my yoke broke?
      3. Are my habits His?
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    • Possible
      Possible
      Series: Looking
      November 21, 2021 Elwyn Johnston
      Matthew 17:14 – 21
      Verse of the Week: “All things are possible to him who believes.”
      Mark 9:23
      1. The disciples had puny faith.
      “Because of the littleness of your faith” Matthew 17:20
      “This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer.” Mark 9:29
      “if you have the size of a mustard seed” Matthew 17:20
      Action Step: Stay firmly connected to the Source
      2. The father had persistent faith
      “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is a lunatic” Matthew 17:15
      “Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit….I told Your
      disciples to cast it out, and they could not do it.” Mark 9:17 & 18
      “From childhood. It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the
      water to destroy him.” Mark 9:21 & 22
      “we are not ignorant of satan’s schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11
      “Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, ‘I do believe; help
      [me overcome] my unbelief.”’ Mark 9:24
      Action Step: Don’t allow anything to keep you from Jesus
      3. Jesus had powerful faith
      “if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this
      mountain” Matthew 17:20
      “The birds of prey swooped down on the carcasses, but Abram drove
      them away.” Genesis 15:11
      “   Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out” Matthew 17:18
      “we are powerless before this great multitude…we do not know what
      to do, but our eyes are on You.” 2 Chronicles 20:12
      “Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the
      battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
      “All things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23
      Action Step: Let Jesus fight your battles.
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    • Consumer Christianity Part 2
      Consumer Christianity part 2
      Series: Looking
      November 14, 2021 Elwyn Johnston
      Matthew 16:24 – 28
      Verse of the Week: “what will it profit a man if he gains the whole
      world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for
      his soul?” Matthew 16:26
      1. Look at wholeheartedly denying yourself
      “let him deny himself” Matthew 16:24
      “deny” – to utterly deny, to lose sight of one’s own interest
      2. Look at unreservedly dying to self
      “take up your cross” Matthew 16:24
      3. Look at completely being covered with dust
      “follow Me” Matthew 16:24
      4. Look at joyfully walking toward your destiny
      “whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life
      for My sake will find it.” Matthew 16:25
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    • Published Praise
      Message Outline: Published Praise
      Main Scriptures: Matthew 17:1-13; Exodus 34:5-6, 29-30

      1. Introduction
      2. Point #1: Private Worship Leads to Revelation
        1. The Imagery of the Climb.-Mount Tabor Slide
        2. Compare and Contrast: Moses’ Ascent on Mount Sinai, Jesus’ Ascent in the Transfiguration.(Matt. 17:1-13; Ex. 34:5-6, 29-30)
        3. Peter, James, and John were changed because of what they saw. Private worship transforms who you are. (Matt. 17:8)
        4. Point #2: Don’t Publish What You Haven’t Practiced
          1. Jesus’ luminescence.
          2. Private worship allows us to see who God really is. (Matt. 17:2)
          3. Public worship is for God to be seen, not us. (Matt. 6:5-6)
          4. God will not overlook your private worship. (Ex. 34:5, 29; Matt. 17:3)
          5. Point #3: You Are the Greatest Published Praise
            1. God’s voice over Jesus.
            2. Your greatest public form of worship is the life you live. (2 Tim. 1:7-8)
            3. You house the light of Jesus within you — so live it boldly. (2 Cor. 4:7)
            4. Conclusion
              1. God is pleased with us when we are transformed. (Matt. 17:5, 2 Cor. 3:18)
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              2. Consumer Christianity Part 1
                Consumer Christianity part 1
                Series: Looking
                October 31, 2021 Elwyn Johnston
                Matthew 16:21 - 23
                Verse of the Week: “I am confident of this very thing, that He who
                began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus
                Christ.” Philippians 1:6
                1. It’s okay not to be okay
                “From then on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to
                Jerusalem, and suffer many things” Matthew 16:21
                “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.” Matthew 16:22
                “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” Isaiah 53:3
                “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on
                earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I
                have overcome the world.” John 16:33
                2. Suffering matures you
                “When God has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10
                3. Suffering develops trust
                “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are
                not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” Matthew 16:23
                “This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced
                all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15
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              3. The Real Jesus
                The Real Jesus
                Series: Looking
                October 24, 2021 Elwyn Johnston
                Matthew 16:13 – 20
                Verse of the Week: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living
                God.”
                Matthew 16:16
                1. Allow the Word to define Jesus
                “Who do people say that the Son of Man is? And they said,
                ‘Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others,
                Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13 & 14
                “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16
                “a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His
                name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
                “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for
                our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and
                with His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
                “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because God anointed Me to
                preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim
                release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set
                free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of
                the Lord.” Luke 5:18 & 19
                “I am the Bread of Life” John 6:35
                “I am the Light of the World” John 8:12
                “I am the Door” John 10:7
                “I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:11
                “I am the Resurrection and the Life” John 11:25
                “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” John 14:6
                “I am the True Vine” John 15:1
                2. Partner with God to build His church
                “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail
                against it.” Matthew 16:18
                3. Use the keys
                “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven”
                Matthew 16:19
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              4. Warnings
                Warning
                October 17, 2021 AM Elwyn Johnston
                Matthew 16:1 – 12
                Verse of the Week: “they received the word with eagerness,
                examining the Scripture daily to see whether these things were so."
                Acts 17:11
                1. Shun the performance trap
                “the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus” Matthew 16:1
                “into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” Matthew 4:1
                “they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.” Matthew 16:1
                “a sign will not be given it, except the sign of Jonah.” Mt. 16:3
                “Jesus left them and went away.” Matthew 16:4
                2. Base your life on God’s Word, not culture
                “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
                Matthew 16:6 & 11
                “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free”
                Galatians 5:1
                “by the washing of water with the word” Ephesians 5:26
                “do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are
                from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
                1 John 4:1
                3. Look in the Word for yourself.
                “they received the word with eagerness, examining the Scripture daily
                to see whether these things were so." Acts 17:11
                “do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the
                renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and
                acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2
                “Jesus said that because we did not bring any bread.” Matthew 16:7
                “Don’t you remember” Matthew 16:9
                “Study to show yourself approved to God, a worker who does not
                need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15
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