Bethlehem Baptist Church

Introduction: Vignettes Definition in Photography A vignette in photography refers to a technique where the edges of a photo are darker or less saturated than the center. This effect can be used intentionally to draw the viewer's attention to the subject in the center, creating a sense of depth and focus.…

Introduction: As a parent, one thing you have to learn to do is to sort things out when your kids get into a tussle over something. You might not have been in the room when it happened, but you hear the voices begin to raise and then you hear the house being rearranged and before you know it, you have…

Introduction: How many of you have a motivational coach? There are some famous ones out there. Some of you know of Tony Robbins or Michael Hyatt or Oprah Winfrey. These are all people that use positive, encouraging language to try to influence their audience and followers. We live in a world of influencers.…

Introduction: We are entering into wedding season where friends and acaquaintances will soon be sending out invitations to join them for the celebration of their unions together as husband and wife. When you go to a wedding, there are certain steps you take to prepare, aren’t there? You get the invitation…

Introduction: Some of you have had the wonderful experience of having to start going to the doctor on a more frequent schedule in order to keep your health up as you have gotten older or if you have had some kind of health issue that now requires more frequent checks. All of us will at some point get…

Introduction: Who is the most virtuous woman you know? I don’t want you to answer that out loud in case she is not sitting right next to you. Throughout your life, you have probably had several women that fit the bill. I am blessed to be married to a virtuous woman and I remember preaching this particular…

Introduction: BOLO - person of interest Lookouts are also positioned on battle encampments to guard against the enemy 32 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know…

Introduction I don’t know how many of you have ever heard of a woman by the name of Monica of Hippo. You may have heard of her son, Augustine. Augustine was one of the early church fathers, but he did not start out that way. He actually was a very wicked young man. He lived a life of sexual immorality…

Introduction 1. Worship in Spirit and Truth ( John 4:23 ) 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 2. Worship with All Your Being ( Rom. 12:1-2 ) 1 I appeal to you therefore,…

Introduction 15 “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let the one who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house, 18 and let…