http://http:/bethanyumchurch.org Bethany United Methodist Church Podcasts en Bethany United Methodist Church Podcasts Bethany United Methodist Church no Bethany United Methodist Church bnothnagel@gmail.com ℗ & © 2010 Bethany United Methodist Church 720 Spiritual maturity is God's will for us. To start growing spiritually, you need the church. Spiritual maturity requires self-feeding. People grow spiritually mature through personal devotions. People grow spiritually mature through acts of service. Spiritual maturity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/get-real-discipleship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-3142010.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:20:06 GMT Brian Straub Get Real 22:49 Real fellowship is with friends. Christians are specialists in loving others. Real fellowship happens in small groups. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/get-real-fellowship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-3-7-2010.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:50:45 GMT Brian Straub Get Real 22:58 Real worship is in your heart. Real worship starts with accepting Jesus Christ as your savior. Jesus Christ died on the cross for our salvation because God loves us. Our response to Jesus dying on the cross is to love him. Real worship is when you love God: - with all your heart - with all your soul - with all your mind - with all your strength. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/get-real-worship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-2010-02-28.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:20:23 GMT Brian Straub Get Real 22:13 Love is more than an emotion; it is an attitude of faithfulness. We need to have steadfast love for our enemies, spouse, children, parents, friends, church, and God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/faithful-love http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-2-7-2010.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:03:52 GMT Brian Straub Love is more than an emotion; it is an attitude of faithfulness. We need to have steadfast love for our enemies, spouse, children, parents, friends, church, and God. 23:33 We are called to be fully developed, mature disciples. Spiritual disciplines help us grow spiritually. Christians must also be crucified. A disciple is no longer self-centered; he is completely God-centered. Every day I need to make sure Christ lives within me through a prayer of submission. Complete submission to God is the essence of being like Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/discipleship-through-crucifixion http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-1-31-2010.mp3-new Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:19:37 GMT Brian Straub We are called to be fully developed, mature disciples. Spiritual disciplines help us grow spiritually. Christians must also be crucified. A disciple is no longer self-centered; he is completely God-centered. Every day I need to make sure Christ ... 21:32 Lost people matter to God. 1. Identify them. 2. Start praying for them. 3. Invite them to a Big Day. 4. Give God the glory. Church growth is God's will. Pray for 2010: 1. Pray for 30 new people to walk in our doors. 2. 2000 new people to come to the other churches in our district. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/seeking-the-lost http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-1-24-2010.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:51:55 GMT Brian Straub Lost people matter to God. 1. Identify them. 2. Start praying for them. 3. Invite them to a Big Day. 4. Give God the glory. Church growth is God's will. Pray for 2010: 1. Pray for 30 new people to walk in our doors. 2. 2000 new people ... 27:57 The test of faith is obedience. Obedience is necessary if you want to be blessed by God. To grow in our faithfulness to God we need to practice obedience. We practice obedience with other people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/practice-obedience http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/practice-obedience.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:52:50 GMT Brian Straub The test of faith is obedience. Obedience is necessary if you want to be blessed by God. To grow in our faithfulness to God we need to practice obedience. We practice obedience with other people. 22:14 - We often do not want to be disciples of Jesus Christ - When Jesus is our Lord, He is the ruler of our lives. - To grow in discipleship requires seeking Jesus - Once you find Jesus, you must ovey Him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/the-year-of-discipleship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-2010-01-03.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:34:23 GMT Brian Straub - We often do not want to be disciples of Jesus Christ - When Jesus is our Lord, He is the ruler of our lives. - To grow in discipleship requires seeking Jesus - Once you find Jesus, you must ovey Him. 24:39 Joseph's role in the raising of the Christ child was not an easy one. Our role in being Christians is not always easy either. So why do we do it? http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/not-an-ordinary-joe http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-2009-12-27.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:03:32 GMT Bob Jewett Joseph's role in the raising of the Christ child was not an easy one. Our role in being Christians is not always easy either. So why do we do it? 20:02 Angels gathered to worship. Shepherds went and told others. Wise men came giving gifts. Simeon held Jesus and prayed. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/27-days-of-worship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/27-days-of-worship.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:43:51 GMT Brian Straub Angels gathered to worship. Shepherds went and told others. Wise men came giving gifts. Simeon held Jesus and prayed. 15:40