Bethel Baptist Church

Sermons

Did you miss a church service? Do you need to listen to a sermon again? We want to make our weekly sermons available to you through downloading a Windows Media file. Our sermons are preached by Pastor Dave Banfield (unless otherwise noted) and require a Windows Media Player to download and listen to.

download	"Outward Change or Inner Transformation?" resource type: file "Outward Change or Inner Transformation?": John 5:1-15 (2.19.2012)
download	"An Intellectual's Encounter with Jesus" resource type: file "An Intellectual's Encounter with Jesus": John 3:1-21 (2.12.2012)
download	"What Are You Looking For?" resource type: file "What Are You Looking For?": John 1:35-51 (2.5.2012) by Pastor Glenn Winch
download	"Practical Faith: Trust God Enough to Risk" resource type: file "Practical Faith: Trust God Enough to Risk": Proverbs 3:1-10 (1.29.2012)
download	"Fully Engaged: Getting Off the Sidelines" resource type: file "Fully Engaged: Getting Off the Sidelines": 1 Peter 4:7-11 (1.22.2012)
download	Live Up to Your Calling resource type: file "Live Up to Your Calling": Ephesians 4:11-16 (1.15.2012)
download	"Making the Right Connections" resource type: file "Making the Right Connections": Hebrews 10:19-25 (1.8.12)
download	"I Am Second" resource type: file "I Am Second": Matthew 20:20-28 (1.1.12) Pastor Glenn Winch
download	"Hope Born" resource type: file "Hope Born": Luke 2:1-7 (12.25.2011)
download	"Hope Declared" resource type: file "Hope Declared": Luke 2:8-20 (12.18.2011)
download	"Hope Affirmed" resource type: file "Hope Affirmed": Luke 1:39-56 (12.11.2011)
download	"Hope Revealed" resource type: file "Hope Revealed": Luke 1:26-38 (12.4.2011)
download	"Hope Promised" resource type: file "Hope Promised": Isaiah 9:1-7 (11.272011)
download	"Laying a Foundation for Thanksgiving" resource type: file "Laying a Foundation for Thanksgiving": Colossians 3:15-17 (11.20.2011)
download	"Finding Calm in an Anxious World" resource type: file "Finding Calm in an Anxious World": Matthew 11:28-30 (11.13.2011)
download	"Believe It or Not" resource type: file "Believe It or Not": John 10:22-30 (11.6.2011)
download	"'Real Giving'-What Does That Look Like?" resource type: file "'Real Giving'-What Does That Look Like?": 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 (10.30.2011) by Pastor Glenn Winch
download	"Facing the Ultimate Enemy" resource type: file "Facing the Ultimate Enemy": 1 Peter 5:5-11 (10.23.2011)
download	"A Disciplined Life" resource type: file "A Disciplined Life": John 8:27-34 (10.16.2011)
download	"Living Life Under Control" resource type: file "Living Life Under Control": 1 Peter 1:13-16 (10.9.2011)
download	"Living a Fruitful Life" resource type: file "Living a Fruitful Life": John 15:1-12 (10.2.2011)
download	Living a Compelling Life resource type: file "Living a Compelling Life" 1 Peter 3:8-16 (9.25.2011)
download	"Fighting the Good Fight, Gently" resource type: file "Fighting the Good Fight, Gently": 1 Timothy 6:6-12 (9.18.2011)
download	"Facing the Future with Confidence" resource type: file "Facing the Future with Confidence": Matthew 24:35-51 (9.11.2011)
download	"Hope When Life is Falling Apart" resource type: file "Hope When Life is Falling Apart": John 14:1-7 (9.4.2011)
download	The Excellence of Goodness resource type: file "The Excellence of Goodness" Ephesians 2:8-10 (8.28.2011)
download	Take a Chance on God" resource type: file "Take a Chance on God": Psalm 34:1-10 (8.21.2011)
download	"It's Good to be a Do-Gooder" resource type: file "It's Good to be a Do-Gooder": Galatians 6:1-10 (8.14.2011) by Christian Kohs
play	"Parting the Gloom" resource type: audio "Parting the Gloom": John 11:17-27 (8.7.2011)
download	"Break Free from the Norm" resource type: file "Break Free from the Norm": 2 Peter 1:1-11 (7.31.2011)
download	"The Kindness Effect" resource type: file "The Kindness Effect": Ephesians 2:1-10 (7.17.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
download	"Regular Acts of KINDNESS" Part 2 resource type: file "Regular Acts of KINDNESS" Part 2: Galatians 5:22-23 (7.10.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
download	"Regular Acts of KINDNESS" Part 1 resource type: file "Regular Acts of KINDNESS" Part 1: Galatians 5:22-23 (7.10.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
download	"What's Good About the Good Shepherd?": John 10:11-21 (7.3.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson resource type: file
download	"Gracious Goodness" resource type: file "Gracious Goodness": 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (5.29.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
download	"The Peace App" resource type: file "The Peace App": Romans 12:9-21 (5.22.2011) by Pastor Glenn Winch
download	May 8, 2011 resource type: file "The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace": John 14:23-27
download	"Light in the Darkness" 5.1.2011-3 resource type: file
download	"Light in the Darkness" 5.1.2011-2 resource type: file
	April 2011 resource type: info "Who is This?": Matthew 21:1-11 (4.17.2011) "A Tale of Two Souls": Matthew 26:1-16 (4.10.2011) "PASSOVERwhelmed": Luke 22:1-23 (4.3.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
	March 2011 resource type: info "Multiplied Joy": Philippians 1:1-11 (3.27.2011) "A Full Measure of Joy": John 17:13-23 (3.20.2011) "The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy" John15:9-17 (3.13.2011) 3.6.2011 sermon is unavailable due to technical difficulties.
	February 2011 resource type: info The Fruit of the Spirit is Love: "Pay Attention: This is Important" John 13:34-35 (2.27.2011) The Fruit of the Spirit is Love: "The Heart of the Matter": 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (2.20.2011) The Fruit of the Spirit is Love: "God's Valentine to You": 1 John 4:7-12 (2.13.2011) "Who Am I?: Luke 9:18-27 (2.6.2011)
	January 2011 resource type: info "Plunge into the Deep End": Philippians 3:7-16 (1.30.2011) "Set Your Sights High": 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (1.23.2011) "Be a Non-Conformist" Romans 12:1-8 (1.16.2011) "Choose the Right Guide" John 6:60-69 (1.09.2011) "Gifts for the New Year" (1.02.2011) Pastor Bruce Nelson
	December 2010 resource type: info "He is God in the Flesh": John 1:1-18 (12.19.2010) 12.12.2010 Church Cancelled due to Weather "He is our Savior": John 3:1-21 (12.5.2010)
	November 2010 resource type: info "The Ultimate Super Hero": Micah 5:1-5a (11.28.2010) "Giving Thanks When You're in the Pits": Acts 16:16-34, Philippians 4:4-9 (11.21.2010) "HELP": James 5:13-20 (11.14.2010) Pastor Bruce Nelson "Reigning in Restlessness": James 5:7-12 (11.7.2010)
	October 2010 resource type: info "Looking Justice in the Mirror": James 5:1-6 (10.31.10) "Surviving Future Shock": James 4:13-17 (10.24.2010) "Toxic Relationships": James 4:1-12 (10.17.2010) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "Wisdom? Who Cares?" James 3:13-18 (10.10.2010) "Transforming Loose Lips" James 3:1-12 (10.04.2010)
	September 2010 resource type: info "Developing Feet with Faith" James 2:14-26 (9.26.2010) "Leveling the Playing Field" James 2:1-13 (9.19.2010) "Transforming Theory into Reality" James 1:19-27 (9.12.2010) "Excelling in Life" James 1:1-18 (9.5.2010)
	August 2010 resource type: info "Beware of Unholy Alliances" 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 (8.29.10) "Traveling Companions: Friendship" Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (8.22.2010) "Finding Harmony at Home: Parents and Children" Ephesians 6:1-4 (8.8.2010) "Finding Harmony at Home: Husbands and Wives": Ephesians 5:21-33 (8.1.2010)
	July 2010 resource type: info "Facing a Crisis of Faith": Exodus 14:1-18 (7.25.2010) "A Showdown at Midnight": Exodus 12:1-14 (7.18.2010) "A Battle of Wills": Exodus 7:1-13 (7.11.2010) "FREE" Exodus 5:1-6:12 (7.4.2010) Pastor Bruce Nelson
	June 2010 resource type: info "Arguing With God": Exodus 3:1-4:18 (6.27.10) "ME ?": Exodus 2:11-25 (6.20.10) Pastor Bruce Nelson "GPS": Exodus 2:1-10 (6.13.10) Pastor Bruce Nelson Strangers in a Strange Land": Exodus 1 (6.6.2010)
	May 2010 resource type: info "The Fix for 'F'": 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (5.30.2010) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "There's a New Sheriff in Town": Romans 8:1-11 (5/23/2010) "United We Stand": 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (5.16.2010) "Keep Calm and Carry On": 1 Peter 4:7-11 (5.9.2010) "Become an Active Learner": 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (5.2.2010)
	April 2010 resource type: info "Unwrapping Your Gifts": 2 Corinthians 12:1-11 (4.25.2010) "Turning Potential into Reality: Fruit of the Spirit" Galations 5:16-26 (4.18.2010) "It's Who You Know! Transforming Your Potential into Reality": 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (4.11.2010) by Pastor Steve Anderson "On the Journey Toward Faith": Luke 24:13-36 (Easter 4.4.2010)
	March 2010 resource type: info "Not Just History, His Story": Luke 19:28-48 (3.28.2010) "Facing the Fear of Death": John 14:1-6 (3.21.2010) "Facing the Fear of Failure." Matthew 14:22-33(3.14.2010) "Facing the Fear of Violence": Luke 12:4-7 (3.7.2010)
	February 2010 resource type: info "Holding On, Holding Up" Facing the Fear of Loss: Luke 8:40-56 (2.28.2010) "Facing the Fear of the Unknown": Luke 12:22-34 (2.21.2010) "Facing the Fear Rejection": Luke 8:40-48 (2.14.2010) "Facing the Fear of Insignificance": Luke 12:6-7 (2.7.2010)
	January 2010 resource type: info "Expect Christ's Return": Luke 12:35-46 (1.31.2010) "Expect God to Use You": Luke 5:17-26 (1.24.2010) "Expect Your Faith to Grow": Luke 5:1-11 (1.17.2010) "Expect Your Faith to be Tested": Luke 4:1-13 (1.10.2010) "Segue Sunday": Luke 2:41-3:6 (1.3.2010) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
	December 2009 resource type: info Luke 2:21-40 (12.27.2009) "Christmas is...": Luke 2:1-20 (12.20.2009) "A Shared Adventure": Luke 1:39-45 (12.13.2009) "Encountering the Unexpected": Luke 1:26-38 (12.6.2009)
	November 2009 resource type: info "Are You Expecting a Close Encounter?": Isaiah 7:14, 9:1-7 (11.29.2009) "Being a Truly Attractive Person": Colossians 3:15-17 (11.22.2009) "Making a Difference in a Post Christian World": Colossians 4:2-6 (11.15.2009) "Stengthening Significant Relationships": Colossians 3:18-4:1 (11.8.2009) "Character Matters": Colossians 3:12-14 (11.1.2009)
	October 2009 resource type: info "Deep Change": Colossians 3:1-11 (10.25.2009) "Religion, Spirituality, or the Real Deal": Colossians 2:1-23 (10.18.2009) "Jesus: Concept or Concrete": Colossians 1:15-23 (10.11.2009) "Faith that Transforms": Colossians 1:1-14 (10.4.2009)
	September 2009 resource type: info "Saints & Sinners: Direction of the Heart": Kings 4:29-34 (9.27.2009) by Pastor Glenn Winch "Saints & Sinners: To Rise, Fall and Rise Again": 1 Samuel 16:1-13 (9.20.2009) "Saints & Sinners: Whose Voice are You Listening To?": 1 Samuel 3 (9.13.2009) "Saints & Sinners: Transformed to Transform": Judges 6 (9.6.2009)
	August 2009 resource type: info "Saints & Sinners; Realizing Your Potential": Joshua 1:1-11 (8.30.2009) "Saints & Sinners; A Reluctant Leader": Hebrews 11:23-29 (8.23.2009) "Saints & Sinners: Wrestling with God": Hebrews 11:21 (8.16.2009) "Saints & Sinners: Catching the Vision": Hebrews 11:8-12 (8.9.2009) August 2, 2009 sermon is unavailable
	July 2009 resource type: info "SLIVER": 2 Corinthians 12:11-10 (7.26.2009) Pastor Bruce Nelson "Preparing for Fruitfulness": 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (7.19.2009) "Grace-Filled Giving": 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 (7.12.2009) "True Freedom": Romans 6:15-23 (7.5.2009)
	June 2009 resource type: info "Diving In": 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 (6.28.2009) "Tenting": 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (6.21.2009) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "paper, plastic or GOLD?": 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (6.14.2009) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable": 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (6.7.2009)
	May 2009 resource type: info "Evangelism 101-The Final Word": Matthew 28:18-20 (5.31.2009) by Pastor Glenn Winch "Sharpening Your Spiritual Skills": 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (5.24.2009) "Baptism: More Than Just Getting Wet": Galatians 3:26-29 (5.17.2009) "Prayer: Inter-Dimensional Communications": Ephesians 6:18 (5.10.2009) "Come to the Table": 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (5.3.2009)
	April 2009 resource type: info "Christanity 101": Romans 10:5-13 (4.26.2009) "Compassion": (4.19.2009) Guest Speaker Aaron Wager "A Call to Faith": Mark 16:1-8 (4.12.2009) "Here Come the Parade": Mark 11:1-11 (4.5.2009)
	March 2009 resource type: info "Call": Mark 10:46-52 (3.29.2009) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "Upside Down": Mark 10:35-45 (3.22.2009) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "A Crossroad on the Journey": Mark 10:17-31 (3.15.2009) "Aren't We There Yet?: Mark 9:14-27 (3.8.2009) "Welcome to the Mountaintop": Mark 9:2-10 (3.1.2009)
	February 2009 resource type: info "Are Your Eyes Open?": Mark 8:27-38 (2.22.2009) "Knowing God": Mark 6:45-52 (2.15.2009) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "Walking with Jesus when Life is Stressful": Mark 6:30-44 (2.8.2009) "Grander Vision Living": Luke 15:1-7 (2.1.2009)
	January 2009 resource type: info "The Power Story": John 9:1-25 (1.25.2009) "Living in 3-D": Acts 10:9-23 (1.18.2009) "The Single Greatest Gift": Ephesians 2:1-10 (1.11.2009) "SHINE": John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Philippeans 2:12-16 (1.4.2009) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
	December 2008 resource type: info "The Light of the World: Dimmed But Not Extinguished": Matthew 2:13-23 (12.28.2008) 12.21.2008 Sermon is unavailable "Peace on Earth: Can You Believe It?": Luke 2:1-20 (12.14.2008) "Joy Shattered, Joy Rebuilt": Matthew 1:18-25 (12.7.2008)
	November 2008 resource type: info "The Virgin Birth: Can You Believe It?": Luke 1:26-38 (11.30.2008) "A Reason to be Thankful": Colossians 1:1-14 (11.23.2008) 11.16.2008 sermon is unavailable "After the Dust Settles": Philippians 4:1-9 ( 11.9.2008) 11.2.2008 sermon is unavailable
	October 2008 resource type: info 10.26.2008 sermon is unavailable 10.19.2008 sermon is unavailable "A Working Faith": Philippians 2:12-18 (10.12.2008) "A Different Point of View": Philippians 2:1-11 (10.5.2008)
	September-2008 resource type: info "The Seeds of Joy": Philippians 1:1-11 (9.28.2008) "Truth that Really Loves": Ephesians 4:15-16 (9.21.2008) by Pastor Glenn Winch "Making It Real": Ephesians 5:21 (9.14.2008) "The Spiritual Internet":James 5:13-16(9.7.2008)
	August Sermons-2008 resource type: info "Working Together": 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (08.31.2008) "I (Eye) Care": 1 Corinthians 12:21-27 (08.24.2008) "I Was a Stranger": 1 Peter 4:7-11 (08.17.2008) "Energy Supply": Hebrews 10:24 (08.10.2008) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "We Are Family": 1 John 3 (08.03.2008) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
	July Sermons-2008 resource type: info "Courage for Today": 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11(07.27.2008) "Teach and Urge OA": Colossians 3:16(07.20.2008) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "Serve OA in Love": Galatians 5:13, Mark 10(07.13.2008) by Pastor Bruce Nelson "The Creative Power of Forgiveness": Colossians 3:13(07.06.2008) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
	June Sermons-2008 resource type: info "Accept One Another": Romans 15:7 (6.29.2008) "Achieving Harmony": Romans 12:14-16 (6.22.2008) "It's Time to Lead": 1 Peter 5:1-7 (6.15.2008) "A Debt of Honor": Romans 12:9-10 (6.08.2008) "Love Won Another": John 13:34-35 (6.01.2008) by Pastor Bruce Nelson
	May Sermons-2008 resource type: info "Solid Faith for Shaky Times": Hebrews 11 (5.25.2008) "Bring Your Best to the Table": 2 Timothy 1:1-7 (5.18.2008) "Changing Your Wardrobe": Colossians 3:12-14 (5.11.2008) "Finish Well": Nehemiah 6 (5.4.2008)
	April Sermons-2008 resource type: info April 27th Sermon is unavailable "An Issue of Integrity": Nehemiah 5 (4.20.2008) "Moving Ahead When the Wheels Fall Off": Nehemiah 4 (4.13.2008) "Granted!": Nehemiah 2 (4.6.2008) by Pastor Bruce
	March Sermons-2008 resource type: info "Broken": Nehemiah 1 (3.30.2008) by Pastor Bruce "Snapshots of Glory": John 20:1-9 (3.23.2008) "A Story Worth Retelling": John 12:12-19 (3.16.2008) "Court is in Session": John 16:5-15 (3.9.2008) "No Sour Grapes": John 15:1-8 (3.2.2008)
	February Sermons-2008 resource type: info "I Don't Want You to Go": John 14:1-6 (2.24.2008) "Raising the Bar Without Losing Our Balance": Hebrews 10:19-25 (2.17.2008) "Gainting Your Giving Balance": Leviticus 27:30 (2.10.2008) HOME: Psalm 23 (2.3.2008 - by Pastor Bruce)
	January Sermons-2008 resource type: info Developing a Spiritual Investment Strategy: Matthew 6:19-21 (1.27.2008) Guest Speaker...David Jahnke (1.20.2008) Discovering the Joy of Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (1.13.2008) An Incredibly Valuable Discovery: Matthew 13:44 (1.6.2008-by Pastor Bruce)

Bethel Baptist Church

Transforming lives through the love of Jesus Christ

resources

Sermons

"Outward Change or Inner Transformation?"

"An Intellectual's Encounter with Jesus"

"What Are You Looking For?"

"Practical Faith: Trust God Enough to Risk"

"Fully Engaged: Getting Off the Sidelines"

Live Up to Your Calling

"Making the Right Connections"

"I Am Second"

"Hope Born"

"Hope Declared"

"Hope Affirmed"

"Hope Revealed"

"Hope Promised"

"Laying a Foundation for Thanksgiving"

"Finding Calm in an Anxious World"

"Believe It or Not"

"'Real Giving'-What Does That Look Like?"

"Facing the Ultimate Enemy"

"A Disciplined Life"

"Living Life Under Control"

"Living a Fruitful Life"

Living a Compelling Life

"Fighting the Good Fight, Gently"

"Facing the Future with Confidence"

"Hope When Life is Falling Apart"

The Excellence of Goodness

Take a Chance on God"

"It's Good to be a Do-Gooder"

"Parting the Gloom"

"Break Free from the Norm"

"The Kindness Effect"

"Regular Acts of KINDNESS" Part 2

"Regular Acts of KINDNESS" Part 1

"What's Good About the Good Shepherd?": John 10:11-21 (7.3.2011) by Pastor Bruce Nelson

"Gracious Goodness"

"The Peace App"

May 8, 2011

"Light in the Darkness" 5.1.2011-3

"Light in the Darkness" 5.1.2011-2

April 2011

March 2011

February 2011

January 2011

December 2010

November 2010

October 2010

September 2010

August 2010

July 2010

June 2010

May 2010

April 2010

March 2010

February 2010

January 2010

December 2009

November 2009

October 2009

September 2009

August 2009

July 2009

June 2009

May 2009

April 2009

March 2009

February 2009

January 2009

December 2008

November 2008

October 2008

September-2008

August Sermons-2008

July Sermons-2008

June Sermons-2008

May Sermons-2008

April Sermons-2008