Bethel Pulpit - Primitive Baptist Sermons

Jesus Heals the Paralytic Man

From the account of Jesus healing the paralytic man in Mark 2:1-12, Michael Gowens draws several pertinent lessons for people today. We may learn from this account that the best expression of love to others is to bring them to Jesus, what a blessing it is to have Christian friends, that we are often blessed because of others, that the greatest need people have is spiritual, not physical, and many other lessons. This message was preached on July 3, 2016. 

Set Your Affection on Things Above

In the final service of Bethel's Communion Meeting, i.e. Sunday 6/26/16, Elder Ricky Harcrow (AL) preached from Colossians 3:1-4, exhorting us to make the things of Christ and His service the priorities of our lives.

Yokes: Heavy & Easy

In the Saturday evening session of Bethel's Communion Meeting (6/25/16), Elder Ricky Harcrow (AL) took his text from Galatians 5:1. He contrasted the heavy yoke of bondage to the law and the easy yoke of rest in Jesus Christ. 

The Gospel - A Testimony of Christ

Elder Ricky Harcrow (AL) was the guest minister for Bethel's 2016 Communion Meeting. He delivered this message from John 5:39 during the opening session on June 25, 2016. Elder Harcrow shows that it is only as we grasp the truth of the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ that the complete picture of the Bible may be clearly seen. Those who understand this message are the most privileged people in history.

Come, Join the Chorus

This message, based on Psalm 107, was preached by Elder Mike Gowens on 6/12/16. Like a gospel song consisting of four stanzas, each tied together by a common refrain, or chorus, this Psalm develops four distinct pictures of distress, yet shows how the Lord delivers His people in response to their prayers, resulting in a call to praise such a good God.

A Father's Greatest Legacy

This 6/19/16 message was delivered by Michael L. Gowens on Father's Day, 2016. Taking his text from Hebrews 11:21, Gowens shows that although Jacob was not a perfect father, he did, at least, understand the principle that every father exercises a generational impact on his children, whether for good or for evil. Of all the things a father may do to impact future generations, the most important is to set an example of godliness, authentic faith and love for the worship of God.

Desiring the Beatific Vision

In this 6/5/16 sermon, Michael Gowens highlights Moses's daring request in Exodus 33:18: "I beseech thee, Show me thy glory." This request captures the deepest yearning of the regenerate heart -- the longing to see the face of God...to know Him immediately and completely. Such a desire for God himself, not for His gifts, is a mark of spiritual maturity.

Spiritual Memorials

Taking his text from Joshua 4:1-11, Pastor Gowens explores three different types of what he calls "spiritual" memorials: (1) A Memorial to God's Gift of Salvation; (2) A Memorial of Christian Devotion; (3) Memorials to the Providence of God in our lives now. This message was delivered on 5/29/16 to the congregation of Bethel PBC, Calabash, NC.

Casting Care

In this 5/22/16 message based on 1 Peter 5:7, Pastor Gowens urges his hearers to learn to cast every burden on our very capable heavenly Father. Anxious care can be a very debilitating problem. The Christian, however, does not have to live in such bondage. Whatever may be the cause of your concern, roll it onto the mighty shoulders of the only One who is able to bear it, and discover the easy yoke of service in tandem with Jesus Christ.

Our Sufficiency in Christ

This 5/15/16 message by Elder Michael Gowens is based on Colossians 2:8-10. In a day when many suggest that the old gospel needs to be updated and supplemented with modern insights and advances, Paul reminds us that we are complete in Christ.