Sermons on Anointing At Bethany:

Jesus' Authority Is Questioned Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 14, 2014

When we commit ourselves to God, we remove all hindrances. This is what the Pharisees couldn't do because they were only committed to themselves. If we do not want to be modern day Pharisees, we've got to be willing to devote ourselves to Jesus!

Jesus’ Authority is Questioned Mark 11:18-33 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Before we begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:18-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hospitality Of Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2017

When Jesus entered the house, He began to preach to those that were there, and to those who came along with him. Martha was extremely busy getting everything ready for the meal, but her sister Mary set down at Jesus feet to listen to what He said.

Judea Lesson: The Hospitality of Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Our lesson this morning is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2019 - Jesus Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2019

Jesus, in His time on earth, was under attack in many ways by the Jewish leaders. He was argued with, defamed and crucified. Many in our society are attacking Jesus as well even from within some churches. Do we know enough about Jesus and His Word to recognize false teaching?

Lent 2019 – Attacking The Rock Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 15:2, Luke 6:2, Luke 13:31, John 8:48, Matthew 12:24, John 11:50, Jude 1:3-4, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

His Last Days! From The Lord's Supper To The Cross!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 9, 2019

Many events and observations of Christ's last days before The Resurrection

Weekend Message/Devotion April 14, 2019 Luke 22:14-23:56 HIS Last days! This week’s gospel reading covers many events and observations. Let’s just walk through them and really absorb the events in the last days of The Messiah leading up to His resurrection. We begin this reading with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:17, John 18:10, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Dead And Buried Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

The death of Jesus is proven by the information which John gives concerning the details of His burial.

7 17 2016 “Jesus, Dead and Buried” John 19:30 -42 We ended our last study with John 19:30: “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” When Jesus died He not only completed all of the work on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will And His Glory

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2021

How can being in God's Will contribute to His Glory? The story of Lazarus' death and how it brought glory to God.

If I were to hold up a painted picture and ask what you think of it, there would be a variety of answers. Some might say it’s beautiful. Others might say it’s ugly or doesn’t make any sense. The reason that is, is because when it comes to art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some works of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:38-45, Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension And Return

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11)

The Miraculous Ascension Jesus is a fulfilled Biblical theme. After Resurrection Sunday, Jesus led the disciples out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven (Luke 24:50-51). Luke began his Gospel with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Other

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2023

this message emphasizes the importance of Palm Sunday as compared to Easter Sunday.

Here we are coming together on what is celebrated as the first day of Holy week. We called today Palm Sunday. The church attendance on Palm Sunday is usually not as numerous as the attendance will be on Easter Sunday. And yet today is the day that began the week of Jesus's final journey ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:30, Matthew 21:9, Psalm 118:26, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Jesus Ascends Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

As Jesus ascends to heaven he blesses the disciples. This blessing is the sign of the many benefits which the ascension of Jesus gives to us.

Message Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11 Our King Jesus Ascends into Heaven Let’s start straight away by reading the last few verses of Luke. Luke 24:50-53 We don’t really get indications of when this took place or the full extent of what happened when Jesus went to heaven. Indeed, we could almost be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2024

What important events surround Palm Sunday? Let's find out in Matthew 21.

Palm Sunday brings lessons on the purpose of church buildings, faith, heavenly versus human authority, following through after saying yes, and producing fruit. Let’s review them in Matthew 21. Palm Sunday Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of the failure of human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humility: The Root Virtue - 5 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

"I want to know Christ..." . . . "I have not yet attained..." This may be the hardest sermon to preach there can be! Humility!

Lent 5—March 29, 1998 The word this week: "HUMILITY" Philippians 3 HUMILITY: THE "ROOT VIRTUE" I want to know Christ . . .I have not yet attained "Humility" is the word this week— Confession—believing— repentance— openness— and now—humility! This may be the hardest ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Coins Of The Bible

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Masses of people are coin collectors and having this knowledge of Bible coins opens the door for you to be a witness to such people.

THE COINS OF THE BIBLE Based on Mark 12:41-44 Florence Banks in her book Coins Of Bible Days says that the handling of ancient coins does with time what radio and TV do with space. There are hundreds of miles between us and California, but TV eliminates those miles, and puts people there in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

The Practices Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2022

In this message, we explain our Order of Worship and why we worship the way we do.

Scripture Today I want to conclude our study of “Worship Matters” with a look at “The Practices of Public Worship.” Because of the nature of today’s message, I will not be expounding a text of Scripture. However, let me read a text of Scripture as a backdrop for this message. Let’s read Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father's Day 2023

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2023

This is a very simple message for Father's on their day. it looks at some of the things we should be as Fathers using the Word FATHER.

FATHER’S DAY 2023 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH JOHN 8:32 THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.” INTRODUCTION: WELL, AS I DID A WEB SEARCH FOR “GREAT MEN” QUOTES, I FOUND MANY THAT EXPRESSED A RATHER PRAGMATIC AND, IN MY OPINION, UNBIBLICAL VIEW OF MANHOOD. HERE ARE A FEW: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Alabaster Box

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

Mary humbly falling at the feet of Jesus to give Him her best.

Mary’s Alabaster Jar John 12:1-8 Good Morning Everyone /Glad that you joined us this morning. Welcome online friends Would you turn to John 12 and as you are doing that would you bow your head for prayer as we ask the Lord for His presence and guidance into His Word? Prayer- John 12:1-8 Read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene