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 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 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:15:17 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. 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 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:49:47 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 ... 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 Materialism makes a worthless idol. We don't own things, things own us. We can afford to tithe. Living inside God's will is so much easier than living outside God's will. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/great-lessons-of-the-great-recession http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/great-lessons-of-the-great-recession.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:05:29 GMT Brian Straub Materialism makes a worthless idol. We don't own things, things own us. We can afford to tithe. Living inside God's will is so much easier than living outside God's will. 33:27 Lasting love extends grace. Lasting love expresses faith. Lasting love expects the best. Lasting love endures the worst. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/the-secrets-of-lasting-love http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-2009-11-08.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:52:28 GMT Brian Straub 40 Days Of Love 23:06 Resolve to manage it. Remember the cost. Reflect before reacting. Release anger appropriately. Re-pattern your mind. Rely on God's help. http://www.sermoncloud.com/bethany-umchurch/love-is-not-easily-angered http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/3383/sermon-2009-11-01.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:36:12 GMT Brian Straub 40 Days Of Love 36:39