Bethel Pulpit - Primitive Baptist Sermons

With Privilege Comes Responsibility

This 4/6/25 message by Mike Gowens is the third and final segment in the mini-series on "Church Membership." Gowens considers the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22 as the springboard for the sermon, stressing the importance of compliance with the banquet protocols if one will enjoy the privileges of the banquet. This very practical message emphasizes a half-dozen responsibilities that attend membership in the church.

Membership Has Its Privileges

The 3/30/25 message by Michael Gowens is Part 2 in a mini-series on "Church Membership." This sermon, based on Revelation 22:14ff explores several benefits of membership in the church.

A Friendly Invitation to Unite with the Church

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Mike Gowens began a mini-series of 3 messages on the subject of "Church Membership." This message, sermon #1 in the series, is based on Moses' conversation with his brother-in-law Hobab, in Numbers 10:29-32. Gowens invites believers to join with the church on its pilgrimage to their God-given inheritance.

Prisoners: Helpless, Helped & Hopeful

The 3/16/25 sermon by Michael Gowens is based on Zechariah 9:11-12. This powerful Messianic passage contains the heart of the gospel message. Making an important distinction between the indicatives and imperatives of Scripture, Gowens proceeds to preach the gospel from this text.

Unashamed of the Gospel

Brother Gowens' 3/16/25 sermon considers Paul's profession in Romans 1:16 and emphasizes four main reasons believers should not be ashamed of Christ, his gospel or his church.

Elijah's Honorable Discharge

On Sunday, 3/2/25, Elder Gowens delivered the last message in the Elijah series. This message taken from 2 Kings 2 emphasizes both doctrinal and practical lessons that may be gleaned from the dramatic account of Elijah's translation to heaven.

Elijah Restored to the Lord's Service

The 2/23/25 message by Mike Gowens is #13 in the Elijah study. Gowens considers practical lessons from God's reinstatement of Elijah in the wake of his bout with despondency. This sermon is based on 1 Kings 19:13-21.

A Still, Small Voice at Sinai

This 2/16/25 sermon by Michael Gowens continues the narrative of Elijah's despondency in 1 Kings 19. God is very kind and gentle with his weary servant, giving him a fresh revelation of Himself to encourage him on his way. This is message #12 in the Elijah series.

Elijah Under the Juniper Tree

In the 11th sermon in the Elijah series, Mike Gowens considers the reasons for Elijah's despondency in the aftermath of the victory on Mt Carmel. Like us, the prophet was very human, but God addresses his spiritual fatigue with tenderness and grace. This message was delivered on Lord's Day morning, 2/9/25.

Elijah & the God Who Answers

This sermon, based on the narrative in 1 Kings 18:41-46, was delivered 2/2/25. Elder Gowens returns to the theme of prayer, the dominant feature of Elijah's life and ministry, in this focus on the ending of the three-and-one-half-year drought. This is message #10 in the "Life & Times of Elijah" series.