Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series Messianic Gifts as we reflect on the gift of God's presence. For those who trust in God's presence, we see that God's presence saves, comforts, and ensues. For those who reject God's presence, we see God's presence judges, separates, and His punishment endures. December 8, 2024…

Oleh Pastor Kirk Militzer

Judges 8:4-28 Following the awesome victory that God gave into the hands of Gideon His servant – 135,000 Midianites lay dead. Not content with this victory over the host, Midian pursued the 15,000 that remained and slew them dead. The two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, were the last two enemies to be destroyed. This sermon is a plea from God …

At the heart of Christmas is the glorious truth that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God's promises to humanity. The ultimate proof of God's faithfulness is found in Jesus. Jesus is the promise of God who came to show us that God is always with us.Oleh The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

Sermon by Pastor Tom," The Purity of Peace"Oleh Bethesda Lutheran Church

Christmas At Bethesda 2024 | Message 2: The Shepherd's Candle | Pastor Chad Dingess | 12/08/2024 by Bethesda ChurchOleh Bethesda Church

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “I Have Seen Your Salvation”​ Speaker: Pastor Scott Koop, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Pastor Yuri Hooker Scripture References: Luke 2:21-35 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 29:38 min. MP3 File Size: 20.3 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

Part 11 If one has ever been greeted by a Jehovah’s Witness at the door, after the short and brief courtesies of “Hello, my name is… etc.”, the conversation will inevitably begin with a question like; “What do you think of all the wars in the world today?” or, “Do you think the world is a nice place to live in with all the evil that is in it?”. The…

Pastor Jonathan Barbee begins our series for Advent - Messianic Gifts. In this season of advent, we have anticipation and excitement as we get closer and closer each day to the greatest gift we have ever known: Jesus the Christ. He came as Messiah – a Prophet, Priest, and King, born as a baby in obscurity, surrounded by unlikely nobodies. In this s…

Oleh Pastor Kirk Militzer

Judges 7:24-25 The world has always been obsessed with outward boast and human glory. Sadly, much of the Western Church is on par with this thinking. If a man has charisma and can hold an audience captive with stories and personal anecdotes, we make him a minister! The pulpits up and down the length and breadth of this country are full of such men.…

As we kickoff our Advent series, Pastor Pat talks about how Jesus is the ultimate gift. One of the gifts from Jesus is the promise of heaven. Jesus tells us, "unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." What would it look like for you to walk in humility like a child and to have that joy and wonder.…

Sermon by Pastor Tom," The Picture of Peace"Oleh Bethesda Lutheran Church

Christmas At Bethesda 2024 | Message 1: The Prophet's Candle | Pastor Chad Dingess | 12/01/2024 by Bethesda ChurchOleh Bethesda Church

Part 10 Jehovah’s Witnesses have long been a cult that has aggressively opposed the doctrine of hell, as can be seen in their literature and publications. Charles Taze Russell, the founder of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, was himself an ardent opponent of this doctrine, as has been every presiding president over Jehovah’s organisation si…

Worship and Student director Tanner Dobson shares from Psalm 138. Why do we praise and thank this exalted King? He is above all things. He is above all kings. He cares for all. November 24, 2024Oleh Bethesda Baptist Church Durham

Associate Pastor Devin Warfield shares from Psalm 27. This Psalm of lament contains multiple elements: Lament, Petition, Confidence, and a Vow. In our lament we can trust the Lord is our salvation and The Lord’s Presence is our Stronghold. November 17, 2024Oleh Bethesda Baptist Church Durham

Oleh Pastor Brian Quade

Judges 7:15-23 The Western Church in this hour wants method and process. If the Church down the road marches around the walls AND God gives them the victory, we write a book on it “How to take a city for God!” But in the valley on the borders of Moab, God had His people dig ditches!! In the wilderness of Tekoa, the people praised the Lord! At the R…

As Thanksgiving is upon us, sometimes it can be hard to be grateful. Pastor Pat challenges us to not allow your heart to be robbed of gratitude. Gratitude flows naturally when we see Jesus' sacrifice as the ultimate gift. Gratitude is something we should make apart of our daily life, not just on Thanksgiving Day.…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “Love Most High”​ Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Jina Machnee View the video referenced in Pastor Yuri’s sermon: Glen Scrivener interviews Hatun Tash on The Speak Life Podcast Scripture References: Luke 1:30-32a,35; 8:26-30; Acts 16:16-18; Luke 6:32-36; Luke 1:49-55 View Tex…

Oleh Bethesda Lutheran Church

Treasure Chest | Message 3: Wear The Blessing | Pastor Chad Dingess | 11/24/2024 by Bethesda ChurchOleh Bethesda Church

Part 9 When one begins collating the teachings of the Christian cults, it’s no coincidence that there are many shared common beliefs that the Church has long rejected as heretical. The doctrine in question in this ninth teaching part is no different. While it may not be on the same damnable par as the rejection of the Trinity, the deity of Jesus Ch…

Oleh Pastor Kirk Militzer

Judges 7:9-15 If God is going to get the glory from your life, it is going to require that we trust Him!!! There’s no escaping this reality!! When the call of God comes to service, it never comes in a neatly packaged parcel with a cute sticky label on the front. We want all the I’s dotted and the T’s crossed. We want it safe and predictable, secure…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “Love’s Greatness”​ Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Soufhiea Vinluan Scripture Reference: Luke 1:26-38 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 35:40 min. MP3 File Size: 24.4 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

Sermon By Pastor Tom, "Mercy On The Streets"Oleh Bethesda Lutheran Church

Unity | Nathan Farley | 11/17/2024 by Bethesda ChurchOleh Bethesda Church

Unity | Charlie Anderson | 11/17/2024 by Bethesda ChurchOleh Bethesda Church

We are called to be ambassadors of Jesus wherever we go. We look to Jesus as the example on how to live, serve, and engage with the world around us. Our mission is to represent Christ in every setting, including that difficult family gathering.Oleh The weekly podcast of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI

Part 8 So far, the studies in this series have largely focused on the person of Jesus Christ. Whilst Jehovah’s Witnesses are monotheistic in belief, they are aggressively antitrinitarian in expression. They, like us, believe in one eternal God. The point of divergence comes however when they maintain that the singular being of God is without a plur…

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. What must one do to be saved? They must admit their sin. Believe what Jesus on the cross and resurrected again. Confess. November 10, 2024Oleh Bethesda Baptist Church Durham

Oleh Pastor Brian Quade

Judges 7:1-8 If I were to ask why you so desire a move of God in this hour I wonder what you would say? When I speak of a move of God, I mean a heaven-sent revival that would turn the hearts of compromising lukewarm Christians back to God in fervent zeal and ardent love. I mean a heaven-sent revival that would awaken the sleeping dead and sweep who…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “Love’s Vanguard”​ Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Ron Hooker Scripture Reference: Luke 1:8-25; Daniel 9:20-26a View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 36:21 min. MP3 File Size: 24.9 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

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Sermon by Pastor Tom, "Mercy Ministries"Oleh Bethesda Lutheran Church

Treasure Chest | Message 2: The Poverty Spirit | Pastor Chad Dingess | 11/10/2024 by Bethesda ChurchOleh Bethesda Church

Jesus calls us all to place Him above all else as seen in Matthew 19 including family. We must speak in truth and grace which is a balance. Jesus showed love through compassion, patience, and grace, even while holding people accountable to teaching God's truth, and we are to do the same. We must trust God can work through that love in ways we may n…

Part 7 The long-anticipated event in the calendar of the Christian Church is not Christmas or Easter, but the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Paul writing to Titus, refers to this event as “…that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Tit. 2:13). Peter refers to this day as “…the day of the Lord” (2 …

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Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues through the book of Acts. How can we respond Biblically to suffering? We respond biblically with prayer. We respond biblically with praise to God. We respond biblically with compassion. We respond biblically with witnessing. November 3, 2024Oleh Bethesda Baptist Church Durham

Paul tells the church that we are not to judge those who do not believe or follow the ways of Jesus. We are called to keep each other accountable who have professed that Jesus is Lord. Always make sure that you walk in humility, recognizing your own need for grace while also holding each other accountable.…

Resource: International Day of Prayer for Persecuted ChristiansOleh Pastor Kirk Militzer

Judges 6:33-40 The men God sets His hand upon for use aren’t supermen; they’re human men like you and me, fraught with human weakness and marred by many insecurities. Any good biography worth its salt will not only describe the mighty feats of the man it purports to represent but also his frailty. When the Spirit of the LORD comes upon a man/when t…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “Love’s Mortal Enemy”​ Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture by Esther Henry Scripture Reference: Luke 1:5-7 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 28:25 min. MP3 File Size: 19.5 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

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