Bethlehem Church of Christ Messages

By Tom Claibourne

Messages from Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

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January 18, 2022State of the Church Message: A Time for Renewal [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's message preached on January 16th, 2022 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. Learning from challenges and blessings.
Covid and the public response to it, have caused: uncertainty, suffering, distrust, division, fear, spiritual apathy, and inactivity.
II. Renewing our mind. (Rom. 12:2; 8:5-8; Eph. 4:17, 22-24; II Pet. 3:1; I Cor. 14:20)
A God mindset. (Ps. 27:1, 4, 8, 14; 57:5, 11: 62:1-2)

A Grace mindset. (Eph. 2:3-10; Romans)

A Truth mindset. (Isa. 59:12-15; John 8:32)

A Mission mindset. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 5:41-42; Luke 9:23)

A Team mindset. (Heb. 10:23-25)

An Excellence mindset. (Col. 3:23-24)

An Eternal Life mindset. (II Cor. 4:16-18; Phil. 1:21ff)
I will renew my mind, my heart, and my commitment by the power of God's Spirit.
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40min
January 11, 2022rewind // fast forward [Christian Martin]
Christian Martin's sermon preached on January 9th, 2022 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
Luke 5:1-5
A problem with rewinding: when we rewind for God, it's almost like we think we are giving God new information.
Luke 5:6-7
We miss appointments with Jesus in the here and now when we spend all of our time rewinding and fast forwarding.
Luke 5:8-11
They didn't worry about the past anymore.

You have the same opportunity that Peter had, to live in the past or to follow Jesus now: to live for your present in His presence.
Will you start this year by letting God have the remote?
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29min
January 04, 2022God's Still Working on Us [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's message preached on January 2nd, 2022 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. God's still workin' on His church, so cooperate!
No congregation is perfect.

God works to perfect His people.
Through history.

At Bethlehem.

II. God's still workin' on other people, so be understanding!
We're each on a journey in a sin-cursed world. (Rom. 8:18ff)

We each have our failures.

We each can change. (Bible examples)

We need each other. (Prov. 27:17; Eph. 4:2; Col. 3:12-14; I Thess. 5:14; Heb. 10:24-25)
III. God's still workin' on us, so grow! (II Pet. 3:18)
Power through suffering.

Power over sin.

Power for the climb.

Power for the long haul. (Phil. 2:12-13)
Will you surrender to the amazing work of God?
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36min
December 28, 2021Life-Changing Savior [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's message preached on December 26th, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. Mankind's Problem (1-5)
Sin is the problem. (Isa. 8:19-22)

Sin affects everyone.

Sin is the backdrop of the Christmas story. (Luke 2:10-11)
(Jesus came to be Savior)
II. God's Promise (1-5)
He offers hope. (Matt. 4:12-16)

Hope anticipates the future
III. God's Gift (6-7)
Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 11:1-2; 28:29; Col. 2:3)
Takes care of the decisions of life.

Mighty God (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:22-23; Ex. 3:11-12)
Takes care of the demands of life.

Everlasting Father (Heb. 13:8; Isa. 9:6-7)
Takes care of all the dimensions of life.

Prince of Peace (Lk. 2:14; John 14:27)
Takes care of the disturbances of life.

I will trust the Life-giving (changing) Savior with my life.
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43min
December 22, 2021Upside Down World [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's sermon preached on December 19th, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. A distorted world.
The fall of mankind changed everything. (Gen. 1-3)

The result: An upside down world. (Gal. 4:4-5)
II. A divine plan.
To send a Deliverer. (Gen. 3:15; Lk. 1:67-75)

To make a point in the way He sent the Deliverer.
A King in a manger. (Rev. 1:4-5; 19:14-16; 17:14)
God was showing He has different priorities than us. (II Cor. 8:9)

Angels with shepherds. (Lk. 2:8-10)
God was showing that His ways are greater than ours. (Isa. 55:8-9)

Born to die. (John 3:16; 10:11, 17-18)
God was showing that His purpose is eternal and His love is limitless.

III. A decisive opportunity.
God's amazing offer. (II Cor. 5:17)

Our amazing opportunity.
Mark 8:34-36
I will die to really live.
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36min
December 13, 2021Choices: Holiday or Hollowday? [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's sermon preached on December 12th, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. Don't forget what a "holiday" is.
"A day intended to be special and different, as a time of remembrance and honor."
Bible Festivals (Deut. 16)
Praise (16:1, 10-11, 15)

Remembering (Ex. 12:24-27)

Joy (Deut. 16:10-11, 13-15)

Giving (Deut. 16:10, 16, 17)
II. Don't be afraid of "Christmas."
III. Don't miss the symbols.
Lights (John 8:12; 10:22; Luke 2:8-9)

Star (Matt. 2:2; 9-10; Rev. 22:16)

Gifts (Matt. 2:11; James 1:17; John 3:16)

Evergreen tree (Hosea 14:8)

Candy cane (John 10; Isaiah 53)
IV. Don't lose your focus: Jesus! (Luke 1, 2; I Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17)
What will you find this Christmas? It depends on where your heart is.
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39min
December 07, 2021Choices: Serving or Being Served? [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's sermon preached on December 5th, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. We are each gifted: by God's grace. (4:10)
Most obvious gift: forgiveness & salvation. (Rom. 5:15-17)

Specific, personal gifts. (Rom. 12:3-8)
II. We are each responsible: to serve. (4:10)
Giftedness leads to responsibility & responsibility leads to service. (Acts 1:8; Rom. 7:4; Gal. 5:13; I Pet. 2:9)

We must prove worthy of God's trust. (Luke 12:48; I Cor. 4:1-2)
III. We are each dependent: upon each other. (4:10-11)
The church is like a body. (I Cor. 12:12ff; Eph. 4:15-16) and a building. (Eph. 2:19-22)

We need each other! (I Cor. 12:4-7)

Church should be more like VBS.
IV. We are each empowered: by God's strength. (4:11; I Cor. 1:26-29)
Because of God's love and grace, I will serve and follow faithfully until the end.
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41min
November 30, 2021 Endgame [Christian Martin]
Christian Martin's sermon preached on November 28th, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
John 11:45 - 57’ John 20:1 - 10; Rev. 21:1 - 8
I. The ______________ of ____________________. (John 11: 45 - 57)
· Jesus’ decision: Go to His _______________, or __________ __________.
· The _____________ of ________________ pointed to the ____________.
II. Jesus shows ______________ over ______________ with the
________________________. (John 20:1 - 10)
· The ___________ and _________________ pointed to the ____________.
III. The Endgame. (Rev. 21:1 - 8)
· The Old Testament points to ___________________.
The New Testament points us to ________________.
Jesus points us to ___________________.
________________________.
Are you ____________ with the “________________” in __________?
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30min
November 26, 2021Choices: Grateful or Entitled?
Tom Claibourne's message preached on November 21st, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. Feeling entitled after being released from slavery. (Num. 11:1-9; I Cor. 10:10-11)
II. Feeling grateful while still imprisoned. (Phil. 4:10-13, 19)
Don't live under the circumstances. (II Cor. 11:24ff)

Be content in any circumstance.
Be aware of the presence of God. (4:6-7, 9; Heb. 13:5-6)

Be aware of the provision of God. (4:19)

Be alert to the purposes of God. (2:12-13, 1:12-14; 4:22; Rom. 8:28; I Thess. 5:16-18)

The Ten Contrasts
Gratitude - Entitlement
1. Reflects realism. - Reflects self-deception.
2. Opens our eyes. - Blinds us.
3. Prompts worship of God. - Prompts worship of self.
4. Reflects humility. - Reflects pride.
5. Leads to praise. - Leads to whining.
6. Fosters contentment. - Fosters resentment.
7. Brings joy. - Breeds negativity.
8. Celebrates blessings. - Focuses on perceived slights.
9. Prompts generosity. - Prompts selfishness.
10. Promotes unity. - Promotes division.
Will I remain imprisoned by a sense of entitlement, or be freed by a heart of gratitude?
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40min
November 16, 2021Choices: Greatest or Second Greatest Commandment? [Tom Claibourne]
Tom Claibourne's sermon preached on November 14th, 2021 at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Winchester, OH.

Outline:
I. Who is "The Lord your God"? (Ex. 20:1-3)
The God who is Lord. (Ex. 19:16-19)

The God who loves us. (Ex. 20:2)

The God who is jealous. (Ex. 34:14; Zech. 8:2)
II. Which is the greatest commandment?
There were many Old Testament commandments.

There were ten very foundational commandments.

Jesus declared which two were the greatest. (Deut. 6:5; Lev. 19:18)
III. What does it look like to obey the two greatest commandments?
Love the Lord God above all else. (Ex. 20:3-11; John 21:15)

Love others
As ourself. (Lev. 19:18; Ex. 20:12-17; Matt. 7:12; Rom. 13:9-10)

As God has loved us. (John 13:34-35; I Jn. 4:19-21, 7-12)

IV. What happens if we reverse the two greatest commandments? (John 8:1-11; I Cor. 6:9-11; Matt. 19:3-6; Gen. 1 & 2)
V. What happens if we disobey the commandments of God?
We mess things up. (Gen. 2-3)

We separate ourselves from God (Rom. 6:23; Mark 12:28-34)
Do you really love God?
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42min

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The podcast currently has 163 episodes available.