The third Sunday of Advent traditionally represents joy. The oldest known Christmas carol, nearly 500 years old, was written during a time when there were schisms in the church, Christians were being martyred, war was ongoing, and crime was rampant. Yet the melody of the carol was upbeat, and the lyrics repeated a blessing of joy because of the Savior’s coming and concluded with a call to worship. Our perilous times are not so different than when this carol originated. On this third Sunday of Advent be encouraged by its message which was inspired by God’s word, and be joyful for your Savior Jesus has come.

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Luke 20:25 He said to them, "Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." Jesus spoke of a human government, and a higher order above human government, God's government. Jesus used a coin to remind his adversaries of a timeless principle: We've been made in the image of God. We bear God's image. The question we have to ask ourselves is: Will we give to God what is God's?

Jesus Answered: Show Me a Denarius - 04/14/24

Sometimes we don't get a miracle. Sometimes God does not respond as we expect. Be a seeker, especially when a crisis comes in and rocks your faith. God does not tremble at our questions. God doesn't mind our questions when we come sincerely seeking. Your faith had a beginning, now build your faith.

Jesus Answered: Report What You Have Seen and Heard - 04/21/24

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life." Culture will tell you there are many ways to get to the Father and to get to heaven. However, Jesus tell us in John 14:6 that, "No one comes to the Father except through me."

Jesus Answered - I am the Way and the Truth and the Life - 04/28/24

You can't be great in the kingdom unless you are connected with the kingdom. Greatness in God's kingdom is not about position and power. It's about relationship and attitude. What's one characteristic of children that could help you on your journey of faith?

Jesus Answered - Who is the Greatest? - 05/05/24

Practical does not mean easy, it is that which is expressed in practice or action. Honoring God means putting love and mercy into practice. To move more and more toward Christ-likeness requires the ongoing practical application of His Word.

Mother's Day - 05/12/24

Often times, we talk about the faithfulness of God in our lives. In today's message, Pastor Pat talks about our faithfulness to God. Many fall away and are devoted to the world. Remaining faithful to God's way leads to blessing and life.

Faithfulness - 05/19/24

If we want to do the things that Jesus did, we must remain the vine. We need to draw near daily to God for a fuller, freer, and fueled life. Believers must remain in Christ in order to produce kingdom fruit.

The Fuel of the Christian Life - 05/26/24

As we kick off the month of June, we look back on God's faithfulness over these past 90 years in our church. Our 90 year history does not bring us to completion. God is faithfully carrying on his work here.

90th Anniversary Week One - 06/02/24

Through the wonder of technology, we get to hear stories of how our church was founded by our second lead pastor, the late Brother Jim Beall. The constant theme throughout the message is our desperate need for the Holy Spirit in our lives. Light the oven!

90th Anniversary Week Two - 06/09/24

Bethesda is a church with a long history and exciting future. For 90 years, we have endeavored to be true to scripture and introduce people to Jesus Christ. Our foundation is built on the concepts of KNOWLEDGE, RELATIONSHIP, and DESTINY.

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