Bethel Pulpit - Primitive Baptist Sermons

Help for Fainters

This 10/25/15 message by Elder Michael Gowens is based on Judges 8:4 where we are told that Gideon and his army were "faint, yet pursuing" in their quest to overtake the enemy. Gowens explores both the reasons and the remedies of spiritual fainting, and exhorts those who feel ready to faint to keep pursuing the goal.

The New Covenant Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Pastor Gowens' text for this 10/11/15 sermon is John 14:16-18. This message emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the Holy Spirit's role in respect to the Covenant of Redemption and His further ministry to the church under the New Covenant.

Hand in Hand with Jesus

This message by Michael Gowens was delivered to the congregation of Bethel PBC on 10/4/15. It is based on the precious promise in Isaiah 41:13: "I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand."

Divine Sovereignty: The Most Comforting Doctrine in Scripture

In this 9/27/15 message from Isaiah 40, Michael Gowens highlights the Divine commission to every gospel minister to "comfort" God's people (vs. 1-2), then explores the balance of the chapter to discover "how" such a charge is to be carried out. The good news that brings comfort to God's struggling people is a God-centered message, emphasizing the sovereignty of God.

Living Epistles

This message by Pastor Gowens is based on 2 Corinthians 3:3, and emphasizes the sovereign work of God in regeneration. It was delivered to the congregation of Bethel PBC on September 20, 2015.

Jacob's Ladder & the Providence of God

In this 9/6/15 message based on John 1:51, Pastor Gowens distinguishes between the ordinary and the extraordinary providence of God, showing how angels are agents of Divine providence.

There is Rest for the Weary

This message by Elder Gowens is based on Hebrews 4:9-11. It was delivered on Sunday, 8/30/15. He develops two main thoughts: (1) A Rest awaiting the people of God in heaven; (2) A Rest remaining for the people of God in the gospel church.

The Most Important Question in the World

 A message delivered to Bethel Church on 6/14/15, expounding the 24th Psalm. Pastor Gowens develops the thought that the requirements for eternal salvation are so great that only Jesus Christ could meet them.

Life's Journey with the Good Shepherd

Elder Gowens expounds Psalm 23 in this July 26, 2015 message at Bethel Church. The Psalmist's expression of Simple Faith is still the believer's model for the journey of life.

At Evening Time It Shall Be Light

Elder Gowens' message, preached at Bethel PBC on 7/19/15, is based on the intriguing prophecy of Zechariah 14:7. He shows that this promise is true dispensationally, experientially and eschatologically.