Bethel Pulpit - Primitive Baptist Sermons

Jesus Christ, Our Older Brother

Elder Mike Gowens' 4/11 sermon is a look at Hebrews 2:6-18 and the comforting message that our Lord is "not ashamed to call us [his] brethren." Jesus Christ is the epitome of the wise man's words, "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." By assuming our nature, the Son of God identified with us in every respect of human experience, sin excepted. Through his merit, we have been brought into God's family. This is message #8 in the Hebrews study.

The Death of Death in the Death of Christ

In this sermon on Resurrection Sunday (4/4/21), Elder Mike Gowens considers Hebrews 2:14-15, and the uncomfortable subject of death. Although popular culture prefers to avoid the topic of death, or at least redefine it in more pleasant terms, the Bible does not soft-peddle the subject. In Scripture, death is an enemy, the king of terrors, the wages of sin and a stinging reality. But the good news of the gospel is that Jesus Christ has conquered it, in each of its aspects, on behalf of His covenant people. Death died at Calvary. The empty tomb is the ultimate proof that death has been conquered. This is message #7 in the Hebrews series.

Jesus Christ, Superior to Angels (Part 2)

In this 3/21/21 sermon, Elder Gowens continues his look at Hebrews 1:4-14, and the superiority of Jesus Christ to angels. This is message #5 in the Hebrews study.

So Great Salvation

Michael Gowens' 3/28/21 sermon is a look at Hebrews 2:1-4, the first of five warning passages in the book. This is message number six in the ongoing study in the Epistle to the Hebrews. 

Jesus Christ, Superior to Angels

On 3/14/21, Elder Mike Gowens returns to the study in Hebrews, focusing on Hebrews 1:4-14. This profound passage affirms that the mystery in the person and work of Jesus is superior to the mystery surrounding the angels.

The Glory of Christ

In this 3/7/21 message, Michael Gowens returns to the introduction to the epistle to the Hebrews (1:1-3) to consider the elaborate description of Christ in this passage. Particular emphasis is placed on the fact that Jesus Christ is "the brightness of God's glory."

Christ the Mediator

Michael Gowens continues the series on Hebrews with message #2 in the series, based on Heb. 1:1-3. From this rich, introductory passage, Gowens extracts the munus triplex, or the three mediatorial offices of Christ, showing Him as Prophet, Priest & King.

An Overview of the Book of Hebrews

Elder Michael Gowens' 2/21/21 sermon is the initial message in a more extended series on the epistle to the Hebrews. This message offers a general overview, or survey, of the book's main themes and structure. If you may safely access a Bible, open with us to Hebrews 1 as we begin this exciting study.

Learning Theology in Life

In this 2/14/21 sermon, Elder Michael Gowens leads the congregation in a study of Psalm 31. This Psalm of David illustrates the principle that much can be learned about God by the child of God via the experiences of life. The Psalm speaks of fearing God, trusting God, loving God and hoping in God. It was in the trials of life that David learned that God is trustworthy and worthy to be loved for His goodness.

The Grace & Duty of Spiritual Mindedness

Elder Gowens' 2/7/21 message is taken from Romans 8:5-9. Of course, man by nature is earthly-, not spiritually-minded. Spiritual-mindedness, therefore, is first a gift of God's grace. Once an individual has been born from above, however, the development of a spiritual mind is a duty, as Colossians 3:1ff indicates: "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things that are above...Set your affection on things above, not on things of this earth."