July 18-23 Hebrews 2-7 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, July 18 Hebrews 2 Read & Listen Online … Read more
Sunday, July 10, 2011 It’s rather awkward for the pastor of any given congregation to stand up on Sunday morning and preach from the passages of Scripture that describe the pastoral ministry. Pastor Seabaugh did just that as he challenged some popular assumptions about the role of the pastor. Readings: Numbers 11:10-17, 1 Timothy 3, … Read more
July 11-16 2 Tim 3-4, Titus, Philemon & Hebrews 1 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, July 11 … Read more
Sunday, July 3, 2011 In our world today, we should never have the excuse that there is nothing to watch. From politics to world events to our sports teams, there are plenty of things to watch. It also seems the things we watch affect our mood and demeanor. We behave differently according to the things … Read more
July 4-9 1 Timothy 3-6 & 2 Timothy 1-2 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, July 4 1 … Read more
Sunday, June 26, 2011 Baptism is an important, even integral part of the Christian faith. Why? What is it about water and the Word of God that makes baptism what it is? Why do we emphasize it so much? Where does baptism come from and why should we be baptized? Readings: Psalm 51:1-15, Col. 2:6-15, … Read more
June 27-July 2 1 Thessalonians 4-5; 2 Thessalonians 1-3 & 1 Timothy 1-2 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. … Read more
Sunday, June 19, 2011 Analogies are helpful things. Using an example helps us to grasp a concept or visualize a truth. Paul uses an analogy in Philippians 2 as he tried to show the church how to be unified and humble. The analogy was Jesus, who didn’t consider equality with God something to be grasped… … Read more
June 20-25 Colossians & 1 Thessalonians 1-3 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, June 20 Colossians 1 Read … Read more
80th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, June 12, 2011 It’s easy to become boastful after 80 years of existence as a congregation. If you look at it, Bethel has lots to be proud of! Paul directs our attention from ourselves to God’s grace through Jesus, the gift of faith and the fact that we are God’s workmanship. … Read more