Bethlehem Baptist Church

Introduction: You know we all can probably share a few stories of some crazy things that we did growing up. If you ever come to our house you will find that we have a pond on the property. There is a narrow end to that pond and we once had a family member that set up a zip line across the pond at that…

Introduction Everyone loves a good story about a good king. We love the story to contain some drama and fighting with the good guys coming out on top. One of these stories that has been handed down through time is the story of Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham. King Richard the Lionheart Prince…

Introduction: Have you ever made a promise to someone and they called you on it? Maybe you promised your child or your grandchildren that you would take them out for an ice cream if they did well on a test. You make a promise and it seems like the time to fulfill that promise will come in the far distant…

Introduction: Here lately we’ve had some pretty powerful storms. It seems the weather has been on full display. Now, every time the wind picks up and starts to howl, I listen closely and start watching the trees to make sure they stay in place. Some of us have developed a sort of PTSD from the wind and…

Introduction: We’ve all been in worship services where we felt the Holy Spirit was present and we felt that God was surely in that place. We also have been in services that we felt were flat. A lot of people choose a church based on the worship service. If they are satisfied with the style of the service…

Introduction: We all love a good cookout. Some of you actually love to take your food and go camping or have a picnic out in nature. Almost always, these types of trips are planned. However, I want you to imaging for a moment following Jesus around for days trying to get a glimpse of Him. Maybe you are…

Introduction: Last week we looked at keeping the peace within the body by helping those who are having conflict come to peace with one another and labor together again. We had looked prior to that at the peace that surpasses all understanding that guards our hearts and minds. We saw that prayer and thanksgiving…

Introduction: A king without a capital city is really more like a deposed king than a reigning monarch. David has become king of Israel, but God is not finished with Him yet. Tonight we are going to see that God delights to use those who are committed to Him. 1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David…

Introduction: Peer pressure can make you do some crazy things. The encounter we are going to look at this morning will disturb and sicken you. It has all of the elements of a blockbuster hit, and while it might entertain the crowds, it should grieve our hearts. We will dive right in and see what happens.…

Introduction There is an expression “Good things come to those who wait.” That may be true, but tell that to the guy that’s having to wait, right? We hate waiting, but the truth is, God has made us a waiting people. We are even waiting right now for Jesus’ return and the consummation of all things. 1…