Usually when we think of a woman at the well, we think of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John chapter 4. But there are several accounts of women coming to a well in the Bible. In this message, I take a look at some of those accounts. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10.09.24.Women_.at_.the_.Well_.Tim_…

Luke 3:1–18על ידי Dustin S

Mark 9:30-50

On Sunday morning, Elder Martin Onyoni, pastor of the First Primitive Baptist Church of Kisii, Kenya, delivered a message entitled, Avoid Babblings. The Apostle Paul warned against entertaining confusing questions and ideas that cause us to stray from the truth. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10.06.24.Avoid_.Babblings.Martin…

As the ordination service came to a close, Elder David Crawford and I delivered the final charges to Brother McNeil. Following the charges, the ordination was closed out. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10.05.24.2nd.and_.3rd.Charges.and_.Close_.David_.Crawford.Tim_.McCool.mp3 R_20140101-021825.output…

As the ordination of Brother McNeil continued, his father, Elder Neil Honea, was asked to deliver the first charge. In this post, I share with you the charge delivered by Brother Neil. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10.05.24.First_.Charge.Neil_.Honea_.mp3 R_20140101-015226.output…

During the Saturday service of our Anniversary meeting, we were blessed to ordain Elder McNeil Honea to the full work of the gospel ministry. In this posting, I share with you the portion of the ordination in which Brother McNeil was questioned by Elder Josh Coker, followed by the ordination prayer offered by Elder Luke Hagler. http://www.bethlehem…

In the 2nd message of the Anniversary meeting, Elder David Crawford points out how we must be aware of the devices of Satan. We were blessed to host Brother David who will soon be a resident of Clinton, MS. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10.04.24.Stay_.Outside.of_.his_.Chain_.David_.Crawford.mp3 R_20140101-031838.output…

In the first message of the Anniversary meeting, Elder Martin Onyoni preaches about the life of the Apostle Paul. We were very blessed to host Brother Martin who was visiting from Kenya. He is the pastor of the First Primitive Baptist Church of Kisii, Kenya. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10.04.24.Paul_.Introduces.Himself.Ma…

Living in a time when every little offense, real or fabricated, is posted online within seconds of it happening, a refresher course about what the Lord taught regarding how to deal with offenses is much needed. This is important for families, friends and churches. If we are truly peace seekers, we will take Christ’s instruction to heart. http://www…

One definition of “spirit” is “the influence which fills and governs the soul of any one.” And there are evil, influential spirits that are higher than men but lower than God. The Apostle John addressed this in I John 4 by instructing the people of God to “try” the spirits. In this sermon, Brother Luke looks at what this means. http://www.bethlehem…

In the next message in the “Why” series, I take a look at the meaning of Christ’s statements about binding and loosing. Both times He refers to binding and loosing in the context of His church, and it has a direct impact on how we conduct ourselves in His church today. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/09.22.24.Binding.and_.Loo…

An important distinction in scripture is the difference between discipleship and sonship. To be a son or daughter of God is not optional – it is the complete, sovereign work of the Lord’s mercy. But discipleship is optional. And to read verses referring to optional discipleship as if referring to sonship will lead to confusion. In this message, Eld…

Mark 9:14-29

Luke 15:1–10על ידי Kenny Stokes

In the Why series, I ask the question about why belief matters. Does God really care what we believe, just as long as we are sincere? If we look at the examples given in the Bible, we can see clearly that the Apostle Paul was concerned with what was believed and taught in the early church. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/09.1…

Luke 14:25–35על ידי Kenny Stokes

Mark 9:2-13

Brother Luke presents a timely message entitled “Leave Your Windows Open.” In a reference to Daniel’s faithfulness to His God in Babylon, we should take courage in remaining faithful and not compromising the Word of God. We are living in Babylon now, and regardless of the consequence, we should do as Daniel and leave our windows open towards God’s …

In the 2nd message of the Why series, I look at the public privilege of church membership. Have we thought lately about how humbling it is to have the blessing, as baptized believers in a local church body, to go out from day to day as representatives of our Savior? In this message, I look at how we publicly represent Jesus in relation to the local…

Proverbs 29:18 says “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” In this message preached at the annual meeting of Bethany PBC in Pontotoc, MS, I look at this as it applies to God’s church. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/09.07.24.Vision.Tim_.McCool.mp3 9-7-24 vision Bethany church miss…

Proverbs 2על ידי Michael Briggs

Mark 8:27-9:1

1 Corinthians 15על ידי Eddie DSouza

In this message preached at Bethany PBC near Pontotoc, Mississippi, I look at the subject of contentment. It is interesting how the Lord uses the most negative statement in the Bible to demonstrate such a positive truth about where true contentment lies. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09.06.24.Contentment.Tim_.McCool.mp3 9-6…

In this message, I begin a series I am calling the “Why” series. Why was I baptized? Why do I believe in salvation by grace? Why do I worship the way I do? All of these and more, are questions I hope to ask in this series. The first sermon is entitled Why Was I Baptized? http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09.01.24.Why_.Was_.I.Ba…

Learning to be content in a prosperous society can be difficult. It is not necessarily sinful to have things, but if it leads to discontent, it is not good for our spiritual walk. We can find contentment by embracing the principles of Godly contentment. In this message, Brother Luke looks at what the Bible teaches about this. It is shocking to see …

1 Corinthians 11:27–34על ידי Kenny Stokes

Mark 8:14-26

The Apostle James contains very strong language about our prayer life. He relates specific reasons why we are sometimes disappointed in the Lord, when the problem actually lies within ourselves. Truly, there can never be anything about the Lord that disappoints. In this message, I look at this subject that impacts our prayer life. http://www.bethle…

It is incredible to think that anyone could misunderstand the simple teachings of Christ. Sadly, so many did. In this message, Brother Luke looks at the reasons why so many did not see what was happening or understand what was being taught by Jesus, when it was all so clear and simple. This is an affliction that can affect any of us, if we stop fil…

Mark 8:1-13

1 Corinthians 11:17–26על ידי Kenny Stokes

1 Corinthians 10:14–22על ידי Kenny Stokes

Mark 7:24-37

Luke 22:7–23על ידי Kenny Stokes

Luke 22:7–23על ידי Kenny Stokes

Mark 7:1-23

Luke 14:12–24על ידי René González

Nowadays, just leading a quiet and peaceful life of serving the Lord, is radical. If we want to live such a life, we need a Biblical view of citizenship and government. In the vicious politics of today, the party system would have us believe that one man or woman is the answer to all problems. In this message, I look at how disciples of Christ shou…

Have you ever wondered about angels? What they really are? What is their purpose? How do they look? In this message, Brother Luke looks at the subject of angels and answers many questions about them. Our modern idea of a cute little pudgy baby with wings, sitting on a mantle, is not even remotely close to the true identity of angels. http://www.bet…

Our God is a festive God. He loves to celebrate righteousness. We even get the word holiday from the Lord’s holy-days. In the OT, He instigated festivals and holy-days to encourage celebrations of Him. In Isaiah, He speaks of a new festival that was coming, one like never before. In this message, I look at that celebration that was foretold. http:/…

When Christ was on the earth, He used simple examples to make profound points. On one occasion, when the Pharisees were questioning who He was spending time with, the Lord made an incredible example about the great value of His children to Himself. In this message, Brother Luke looks at this topic. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/202…

Luke 14:1–11על ידי Kenny Stokes

Mark 6:30-44

Jeremiah 29:1–14על ידי Zach Howard

Mark 6:14-29

The standard bearer, or flag bearer, was an important figure in ancient warfare. The person designated to bear the standard of the army was not only a rallying point but also a target. In this message, I look at how the scripture teaches that Christ is our Standard Bearer. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/08.04.24.Our_.Standar…

Even when a nation is degrading from within, there is always hope. That hope is found in the righteous living of disciples. In the second message of a series preached at Bethlehem, Brother Luke looks at the hope given by the Lord in spite of the terrible conditions of a culture. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/08.04.24.Signs_…

Mocked and hated by his brothers, sold into slavery at age 17, carted away to a foreign land, wrongfully accused and imprisoned – Joseph’s life is a testament of anguish and disappointment. But when he ascended to 2nd in command in Egypt and was blessed with 2 sons, he named them interesting names – Forgetful and Fruitful. In this message, I look a…