Bethel Pulpit - Primitive Baptist Sermons

An Overview of the Book of Revelation

Br Gowens' 7/27/25 sermon considers Revelation 17:14, a text that summarizes the message of this book. In this big-picture look, Gowens first explores the purpose of Revelation, then the theme of the book. 

Two Essential Life Questions

In this 7/13/25 sermon, Michael Gowens considers the thrilling account of Saul's encounter with the risen Christ on Damascus Road, recorded in Acts 9:1-6. His two questions, "Who art Thou, Lord?" and "What would'st Thou have me to do?" are basic and fundamental to the life of Christian discipleship.

The Providential Preservation of God's Word

Elder Tim McGrady was our guest minister on 7/20/25. In this edifying sermon, Elder McGrady lays out a compelling case for the Divine preservation of God's word.

The Lord is My Shepherd

In the Sunday morning (6/29/25) service of our 2025 Annual Meeting, visiting preacher Elder Samuel Bryant considers the profoundly simple and simply profound 23rd Psalm.

Your Identity in Christ

Elder Samuel Bryant was the guest minister for our 2025 Annual Meeting. In the Saturday afternoon service (6/28/25), Br Sam exposits Ephesians 1:1-11.

Spiritual Warfare

Elder Samuel Bryant was the guest minister for our 2025 Annual Meeting. In the second message of the weekend (Saturday morning, 6/28/25), Brother Bryant exposits Ephesians 6:10ff.

Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace

Elder Samuel Bryant was the guest minister during out 2025 Annual Meeting. This first message was delivered on Friday evening, 6/27/25, and is based on Hebrews 4:14-16.

On the Road to Assurance: No Separation

The 7/6/25 sermon by Mike Gowens is the 6th and final message in the Romans 8 study called "On the Road to Assurance." This message focuses on vs 31-39, emphasizing the comforting truth of the Divine Preservation of the Saints, or the doctrine of eternal security. God's elect ones are safe in His love. Nothing can separate us from Him for all eternity. This passage offers six arguments for the security of the saints.

On the Road to Assurance: No Opposition

The 6/22/25 message by Michael Gowens is based on Romans 8:28-32 and is #5 in the "On the Road to Assurance" series from this glorious chapter. "God is for us" is Paul's inspired declaration, and because He is for us, none may successfully oppose. How may the believer know that God is on his/her side? Both the everlasting covenant (vs 28-30) and the gift of His own Son at the cross (v. 32) affirm the fact.

The Rare Find of a Faithful Man

In this Father's Day sermon (6/15/25), Michael Gowens considers Proverbs 20:1-7, a passage that gives several characteristics of a faithful man. What is the outcome of such a man's life? The godly husband and father exerts a multi-generational impact for good upon his family.