Bethlehem Community Church

Series: The Book of PhilippiansPastor Frank Wray“THE ONE LIE THAT WILL DESTROY YOU”1. Why are questions good? 2. How does Satan use questions? 3. What makes Satan’s lie of, “Is God really good?” so destructive? (See Hebrews 11:6.) 4. What does it mean to really trust in God or Jesus? (See Mark 10:17-22; Luke 9:23-24.) 5. Read James 1:16-17. What is Jesus saying about the goodness of God? What determines what is Good and what is bad? 6. What is theology? 7. In Luke 13:1-5 (read), what is Jesus’ response to theology? What do you think of his answer? 8. What does the story of Joseph teach us about God’s goodness? (See Genesis 45:5 and 50:20.) 9. Read Romans 8:28. What powerful truth is this verse conveying to the believer about his or her circumstances?

Sunday, July 2, 2017 -- Pastor Tom Patterson“Coming To Our Senses” 1.Why is it so easy to see someone else’s problem and not our own? Hint—Read Romans 2:1 2. How does my life compare with Luke 15:11-72? 3.If I had to come up with one thing that I need to come to my senses about, what would it be? 4.Isaiah, in 6:5, had come to his senses. What prompted him to make this declaration? Read Isaiah 5:8, 11, 20, 21. Can you see Isaiah’s problem? 5.If, in fact, all that Isaiah is saying is true, what compels him to make this statement in Isaiah 6:5? Read Luke 6:41 and 42. 6.The question we need to ask ourselves is wrapped up in Luke 15:13. Where do we stand -- in God’s Word or the world? Where are you living?

Series: The Book of Philippians Pastor Frank Wray “WHAT LIES DO YOU BELIEVE?” (Part 3) 1.Read Philippians 4:8. How well have you done in terms of thinking about examining what you are thinking about this week? 2.Lie #2 of Satan is, “You don’t need the church – you can be a Christian on your own.” What do you think? Is Satan lying here? 3.What is a “do-it-yourself-christian”? Are you one? Why doesn’t it work? 4.Read James 5:16. How does James 5:16 go against “do-it-yourself Christianity”? According to this passage, what are some of the keys to spiritual, emotional and physical health? 5.Read Hebrews 10:23-25. What is the main point of these verses? According to these verses, what two things are essential if the believer is to finish strong and persevere? According to these verses, what must believers do when they meet together to help one another persevere?

Pastor Geoffrey takes a closer look at several passages that many of us thought we knew so well.Proverbs 22:6Deuteronomy 6:4-9Mathew 22:34-40Leviticus 19:18Deuteronomy 6:5

This is a follow up to Paul Anderson's message on March 26th "Is God really Good." which is available on our Podcast page. Paul has developed a series of classes to take a closer look of how we can not only survive but thrive when adversity comes our way. "When Under Great Pressure" will help lay a foundation of Truth in order to remain faithful in running the race in the midst of great pressure and allow God to bring about His glory through us to draw others to Him.

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Pastor Frank Wray“WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?” (Part 2) 1.What are the two choices in life? 2.Read Philippians 4:8. How critical are our minds? 3.Lie #5 of Satan is that you can listen to and watch whatever you want because these things can’t hurt you. Is this really true? (See Proverbs 15:14 and Psalm 1:1.) 4.Lie #4 of Satan is “Sin is not a big deal.” Is this true? (See Proverbs 6:16-19 -- discuss why it is a “big deal” to God.) What does sin do to the soul and relationships? 5.Lie #3 of Satan is: “Hell does not really exist.” (See Matthew 10:28; Revelation 20:11-15.) Is this true? 6.Discuss what the Cross represents. 7.Read Luke 16:19-31. What lessons can we draw from this story?

This is a follow up to Paul Anderson's message on March 26th "Is God really Good." which is available on our Podcast page. Paul has developed a series of classes to take a closer look of how we can not only survive but thrive when adversity comes our way. "When Under Great Pressure" will help lay a foundation of Truth in order to remain faithful in running the race in the midst of great pressure and allow God to bring about His glory through us to draw others to Him.

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Sunday, June 4, 2017 -- Pastor Frank Wray“WHAT LIES DO YOU BELIEVE?” (Part 1) 1.Can you think of some lies you believe? 2.Read 1 Peter 5:8. Do you really believe what Peter is writing here? How does Satan go about devouring a person? 3.Read Philippians 4:8. Why is it important that we think about what we are thinking about? 4.Lie #7 of Satan is: “You are missing out.” Why is this lie particularly effective with Americans? Why is this lie not true? (See Ecclesiastes 3:9-11.) 5.Lie #6 of Satan is: “This world really matters.” What makes this a lie even from an atheist’s viewpoint? What makes this a lie from God’s viewpoint? (See Luke 16:13-15.) 6.What does really impress God? (See Luke 21:1-4, 10:38-42; Acts 1:8.)

This is a follow up to Paul Anderson's message on March 26th "Is God really Good." which is available on our Podcast page. Paul has developed a series of classes to take a closer look of how we can not only survive but thrive when adversity comes our way. "When Under Great Pressure" will help lay a foundation of Truth in order to remain faithful in running the race in the midst of great pressure and allow God to bring about His glory through us to draw others to Him.

This is a follow up to Paul Anderson's message on March 26th "Is God really Good." which is available on our Podcast page. Paul has developed a series of classes to take a closer look of how we can not only survive but thrive when adversity comes our way. "When Under Great Pressure" will help lay a foundation of Truth in order to remain faithful in running the race in the midst of great pressure and allow God to bring about His glory through us to draw others to Him.