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“Surrendering My Purpose” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 3 | June 21st, 2026

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In Week 3 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, our good friend Pastor Mike Linch joins us to share a life-changing word on what it truly means to discover our identity and calling in Christ. Continuing our summer journey through the scriptures that have fundamentally shaped our lives, Pastor Mike takes us to the shores of Galilee in Luke 5:1–11.

 

Too many of us spend our lives chasing worldly definitions of success, building our own plans, and exhausting ourselves in our own strength—only to end up with empty nets. Through the story of Simon Peter’s miraculous catch of fish, this message confronts our need for control and serves as a powerful guide on how to shift from our personal ambitions to a life of true, kingdom-altering impact.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

 

  • The Struggle of Empty Nets: Like Peter and his crew, many of us spend our lives working tirelessly through the night, using all of our professional expertise and human energy, only to come up short. Jesus often meets us right at the edge of our exhaustion and frustration, asking us to trust Him in the exact areas where we have failed in our own strength.
  • Settle the Issue of Ownership: Before Peter could step into his true calling, he had to leave his nets, his boats, and his catch behind. True purpose begins when we realize that our life, our talents, our families, and our careers do not belong to us. We have been bought with a high price, and we must fully surrender ownership to the King.
  • Follow a Person, Not a Plan: Humans love blueprints, predictable paths, and five-year strategic plans. But biblical discipleship is about following a Person—Jesus—not a plan. We are called to make our plans loosely and instead focus on keeping in daily, active step with the Holy Spirit.
  • The Shift to Deeper Waters: Jesus didn't tell Peter to stay in the shallow, safe zones of life. He commanded him to go out into the deep. Stepping into your God-given destiny requires moving past comfortable, superficial faith and being willing to take risky steps of obedience simply because Jesus said so.
  • See People as Your Purpose: Peter was a professional fisherman; his purpose was defined by his production and his industry. Jesus completely flipped his worldview by telling him, "From now on you’ll be fishing for people." Our ultimate purpose on this earth is never tied to our occupation or accumulation, but to the people God has placed in our path to point toward Christ.
  • Leave Everything to Gain Everything: The disciples landed their boats with the largest financial windfall of their lives—two boats filled so high with fish they were on the verge of sinking. Yet, in the presence of Jesus, they immediately walked away from the blessing to follow the Blesser. When we encounter Christ, the things we used to cling to lose their grip on us.



📌 Timestamps:

 

  • 00:00 – Intro & Welcome from Pastor Mike Linch
  • 03:54 – Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11 & The Miraculous Catch of Fish
  • 08:58 – Prayer: God, Tell Us What You Need From Us
  • 09:57 – Simon Peter’s Story and How It Relates to Ours 
  • 11:48 – Point 1: Settle the Issue of Ownership
  • 18:12 – Point 2: Follow a Person, Not a Plan
  • 23:40 – Proverbs 16:9 & Keeping in Perfect Step with the Spirit
  • 24:54 – Point 3: See People As Your Purpose
  • 32:34 – From Fishing to Fishing for Men: Redefining Career and Calling
  • 33:01 – Prayer: The Final Call to Surrender

 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Luke 5:1–11
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
  • Proverbs 16:9
  • Galatians 5:25

 

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“Send Me” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM | June 7th, 2026

Tuesday Jun 09, 2026

Tuesday Jun 09, 2026

In Week 2 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Student Pastor Spencer Haynes opens up God’s Word to share a passage that completely disrupted, challenged, and redirected his life. The power of the Bible is that it doesn't just inform us; it transforms us when we allow it to step out of the pages and into our real-world stories.

 

Preaching from the historic and heavy text of Isaiah 6:1-8, Spencer contrasts modern, emotional consumer Christianity with a true biblical encounter with God. "Send me" sounds exciting, powerful, and amazing in a worship service with great lighting and loud music—until holiness confronts our hidden sin and Jesus actually demands our comfort. This message is a direct challenge to step away from casual faith, stop hiding behind religion, and realize that real biblical calling always follows cleansing.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

 

  • The Weight of "Send Me": It is easy to love the emotion of a worship song or a mountain-top ministry moment, but we rarely wrestle with the weight of our words. Saying "send me" isn't a declaration of our own hype or talent; it is a declaration of total surrender that requires us to give up control over our lives.
  • The Unveiling of the True King: Isaiah’s vision occurred "in the year that King Uzziah died"—a time of immense national panic, instability, and fear for Israel. It is often when our earthly security blankets and cultural kings are removed that our eyes are finally opened to see the true King sitting high and lifted up on the throne.
  • Holy, Holy, Holy: In ancient Hebrew, repetition was used for ultimate emphasis. The angels in heaven don't cry out "love, love, love" or "power, power, power," but rather "holy, holy, holy." God is completely distinct, pure, and without a single shadow of darkness. Proximity to a church building is not the same thing as an encounter with this level of holiness.
  • The Collapse Before the Call: Throughout Scripture, whenever an ordinary human encounters the living God, they don't become casual—they collapse. The holiness of God exposes everything fake in us, crushing our pride and self-righteousness. Before Isaiah ever became a prophet sent on a mission, he first had to cry out, "Woe is me! For I am ruined."
  • Hiding Behind Religion: Lost people do not all look the same. While some run from God loudly through reckless living, many "good church kids" hide from God quietly behind religion and behavior modification. God doesn't call the perfectly qualified; He cleanses and sends the broken, surrendered people who stop trying to justify their own pride and anger.
  • A Faith That Interrupts: We often look for a version of Jesus that inspires us but never interrupts us; comforts us but never confronts us. But a true encounter with Christ always changes our trajectory, our desires, and our treatment of others. If our lives look exactly the same as the world around us, we must ask ourselves if we have truly met the Holy God.

 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Isaiah 6:1–8
  • Psalm 52:1–9
  • Hebrews 4:12

 

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“How Do I Reset My Mind?” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM | May 31st, 2026

Tuesday Jun 02, 2026

Tuesday Jun 02, 2026

We are kicking off our Summer at Bethlehem series with a head-first dive into the life-changing power of God’s Word. The Bible is not just ancient information; it is living, active, and timely. In this raw and deeply personal message, Pastor Jason opens up about his own years-long battle with anxiety to expose a universal truth: the biggest battle of your life is won and lost in the six-inch real estate between your ears - your MIND.

 

Preaching from Philippians 4:4-9, a passage written from the depths of a Roman prison rather than an Instagram motivational seminar, Pastor Jason teaches us that a healthy mind requires an intentional spiritual diet. If you have been trapped on an island of worry, playing out worst-case scenarios, this message serves as a practical guide to stop stuffing your emotions and start discipling your mind.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

 

  • Information vs. Experience: There is a profound difference between being informed about a story and actually experiencing it. The gospel is not just a historical account to analyze; it is a living reality we are invited into today.
  • The Shame of the Anxious Christian: Pastor Jason addresses the dangerous logic that many believers fall into: "If I really trusted God, I wouldn't feel anxious." Feelings of anxiety are a natural part of being human, but when anxiety becomes a state of mind, it traps us in fear, worry, and isolation.
  • Circumstantial vs. Critical Thinking: An anxious mind defaults to two toxic patterns: circumstantial thinking ("What if?") which awfulizes every future scenario, and critical thinking ("Why?"), an obsessive analysis that turns inward into despair. Both patterns make temporary problems feel completely permanent.
  • The "If/When" Symptom: We often tell ourselves, "If my circumstances change, then I will find peace." But true peace does not depend on an easier environment. Surrendered thinking means inviting God into the exact things causing you angst, knowing that the area facing the most resistance is often where He wants to do the most work.
  • Christ-Centered Thinking: Healing the anxious mind isn't about emptying it; it's about filling it with what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. A lie believed as truth will affect your life as if it were true. We must combat lies by anchoring our minds to the unchanging character of God.
  • Overcoming vs. Overcome: Discipling your mind is a lifelong practice of surrender, not a one-time event. You don’t drift into peace; you practice your way into it by daily shifting from circumstantial panic to Christ-centered truth.

 

📌 Timestamps:

 

  • 00:00 – Summer at Bethlehem Bumper 
  • 00:45 – Intro To Summer at Bethlehem & Invite to Men’s Conference 
  • 05:13 – The Two Types of Stories 
  • 07:08 – The Power of God’s Word 
  • 08:39 – 2 Questions to Ask Ourselves 
  • 11:03 – The Anthem of My Life: Praying Through Philippians 4
  • 12:43 – Pastor Jason’s Personal 18-Month Battle with Anxiety and Shame
  • 16:48 – Setting the Scene: Paul’s "What If" Reality in a Roman Prison
  • 22:12 – You Cannot Change What You Do Not Confront
  • 24:44 – Thinking About What You Think About Matters 
  • 25:39 – Toxic Default Patterns: Circumstantial and Critical Thinking
  • 29:13 – The "If/When" Trap: Why Changing Circumstances Won’t Fix Your Mind
  • 31:50 – Surrendered Thinking > Circumstance Change 
  • 33:58 – What Christ-Centered Thinking Looks Like 
  • 35:18 – Philippians 4:8-9: Inviting Outside Truth to Reshape the Inside
  • 41:39 – Dismissing Anxiety vs. Discipling Our Minds 
  • 44:42 – Closing Prayer & Scripture Reading 



✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Philippians 4:4–9
  • Hebrews 4:12
  • Psalm 119:105

 

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“Army of God” | MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | May 24th, 2026

Tuesday May 26, 2026

Tuesday May 26, 2026

This Memorial Day weekend, Student Pastor CJ brings a high-energy message challenging us to wake up to the spiritual reality of the world we live in. We often live like we are in peacetime, but a spiritual war is raging all around us.

 

Drawing from Ephesians 6 and a trip down memory lane to Sunday school "Lord's Army" days, CJ reminds us that God's movement isn't confined to our walls. To be a follower of Christ is to be a soldier in the army of God, and the Church is the vehicle He uses to take ground. In this message on the heels of the Church Unbranded series, we are challenged to stop trading conviction for comfort, step off the bench, and start fighting from victory alongside a community that has our back.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

 

  • The Blueprint of a Soldier: To be a follower of Jesus is to be a soldier in the army of God. In a culture driven by individualism, CJ reminds us that individual soldiers don't go to war alone—armies do. The Church is a collection of soldiers moving forward under one ultimate Commander: Jesus.
  • Identify the Real Enemy: We easily forget who we are actually fighting. Your neighbor, your coworker, your spouse, your kids, or the person who votes differently than you is not your enemy. Your enemy is the devil, and he isn't trying to minorly inconvenience you—he wants to steal, kill, and destroy your marriage, family, and witness.
  • The Danger of Friendly Fire: When the Church forgets it is an army on active duty, we trade conviction for comfort. Instead of equipping for battle, we treat church as a gathering for entertainment. This passivity leads to friendly fire—where we become so busy attacking each other that we let the true enemy creep in.
  • Blitzing the Darkness: Using a high school football analogy, CJ explains the military origins of the "blitz"—overwhelming the opponent with speed, surprise, and force. To blitz the kingdom of darkness means aggressively covering marriages, relentlessly pursuing prodigal children in prayer, and intentionally discipling the next generation so the enemy has no room to divide.
  • The Target on Impact Players: If you decide to get in the game and take ground for the Kingdom, you will face opposition. Just like a football team watches film to limit the opponent's impact players, the enemy studies your triggers, weaknesses, and strengths. If you are experiencing heavy resistance right now, don't quit—it means you are making an impact and are no longer a non-factor on the bench.
  • Standing in the Gap: We don’t all play the same role, but we all have a part to play. True biblical community means standing in the gap for one another—bearing burdens, outdoing one another in honor, rejoicing together, and weeping together when the battle gets heavy. Because of the cross, the ultimate war is already won; we don't fight for victory, we fight from victory.

 

📌 Timestamps:

 

  • 00:00 – Memorial Day Video
  • 01:13 – Introduction from Pastor Jason 
  • 05:03 – Start of Message with CJ Moneke
  • 10:45 – Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18 & Facing Spiritual Warfare
  • 15:34 – Peacetime Mindsets: Trading Conviction for Comfort
  • 18:15 – The SEAL Principle: Sinking to the Level of Your Training
  • 18:40 – Pillar 1 (Identity): Who Am I According to God?
  • 26:59 – Pillar 2 (Purpose): Fighting Together & The Power of the "Blitz"
  • 29:42 – Handling Resistance: Why the Enemy Targets Impact Players
  • 33:27– Pillar 3 (Belonging): Romans 12 and Standing in the Gap
  • 37:09 – Colossians 2:13-15: Nailing Debt to the Cross & Fighting From Victory
  • 39:10 – Closing Prayer & Call to Action

 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Ephesians 6:10-18
  • 2 Timothy 2:3-4
  • 2 Corinthians 10:4
  • Romans 12:9-15
  • Colossians 2:13-15
  • Matthew 16:18

 

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“Salt & Light” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 5 | May 17th, 2026

Monday May 18, 2026

Monday May 18, 2026

In Week 5 of our Church Unbranded series, Pastor Matt Piland dives into one of the most famous passages in the entire Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16.

Jesus doesn't tell His disciples to try to become salt and light; He makes definitive identity statements: "You ARE the salt of the earth” and You ARE the light of the world." In this challenging message, Pastor Matt confronts our natural impulse to build our own little territorial kingdoms where we try to remain king, inviting us instead to step out into a decaying and dark society to quietly preserve, heal, and reflect the glory of our Heavenly Father.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The Blueprint of the Kingdom: A "Kingdom" is simply a “King’s domain”—where he exercises his rule and reign. Like kids yelling “get out of my room,” we all try to build our own little domains - but the gospel demands that we surrender control and let Jesus reorder every room of our lives.
  • Salt Is for Preservation, Not Weaponization: In the ancient world, salt was primarily used to prevent food from decaying. The church shouldn't isolate itself from a breaking world, nor should it use its truth like a "salt gun" fired at people. We “lose our saltiness” when we weaponize the gospel instead of stepping in close to bring quiet healing.
  • Get Out of the Salt Shaker: We don't need to "salt the salt" by keeping all of our influence inside the four walls of the church building. Salt is only effective when it is scattered into our workplaces, schools, and community to make people thirsty for Jesus.
  • The 3 Light Covers: We don't have to create light; we just have to stop covering it up with a basket. Pastor Matt highlights three ways we hide our light:
    • Fear: Being more terrified of a conversation feeling "awkward" or "weird" than being devoted to Christ.
    • Distraction: Allowing doomscrolling and constant digital noise to kill our intentionality.
    • Pride: Pointing the flashlight at our own faces ("Look at me") instead of shining it outward ("Look at Him").
  • Offend and Attract: The light of Christ does both. It will offend those who are comfortable living in the dark, but it will powerfully attract those who are trapped in darkness and didn't know a life of freedom was an option.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Buddies Network Video 
  • 01:15 – Intro & Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
  • 05:34 – The Call to Live For His Kingdom, Not Our Kingdom 
  • 06:36 – The Problem with Our Personal Kingdoms
  • 08:13 – The Desire for Control
  • 10:28 – The Disruption of the Sermon on the Mount: Reordering Your Life
  • 11:22 – Identity Before Application: You Are the Salt
  • 15:17 – Holding Back Decay: The Church as Christ’s Public Ambassadors
  • 18:28 – The Salt Gun Illustration: Moving from Weaponization to Preservation
  • 20:40 – Salting the World: Why we have to leave the salt shaker
  • 21:38 – Carrying the Light: John 8:12 and Reflecting Jesus
  • 23:01 – The Original Vocation: Becoming a City Set on a Hill
  • 28:07 – Light Cover #1: The Fear of Man (Overcoming "Awkward")
  • 31:04 – Light Cover #2: Distraction is the Enemy of Intentionality
  • 33:16 – Light Cover #3: Pride vs. Reflecting Jesus
  • 34:56 – The Two Responses to Light: Offend and Attract
  • 36:19 – A Child’s Request: "Leave the Door Open and the Light On"
  • 38:49 – Closing Prayer 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Matthew 5:13-16
  • John 8:12

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“Family of God” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 4 | May 10th, 2026

Wednesday May 13, 2026

Wednesday May 13, 2026

In Week 4 of our Church Unbranded series, Lead Pastor Jason Britt delivers a special Mother’s Day message focusing on one of the most powerful identities we possess: being part of the Family of God.

While "family" can be a complicated word for many, the gospel offers a new lineage that isn't based on genetics or willpower, but on the grace of Jesus Christ. To follow Christ is to move from being a stranger to being a child with full legal standing, an inheritance, and a massive group of brothers and sisters.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The Right to Belong: John 1:12 says Jesus gave us the "right" to become children of God. In a legal sense, this means you aren't a guest in God's house; you have the keys, a bedroom, and the family name.
  • Adopted and Birthed: You were brought into the family through adoption (legal standing) and new birth (spiritual life). You didn't start in the family; the cross is what signed the papers.
  • Personal But Not Individualistic: The gospel is personal because Jesus calls you by name, but it’s not individualistic. You aren't an "only child." In the New Testament, "Our Lord" is used 53 times, while "My Lord" is used only once.
  • The "Unholy Trinity": Our culture worships Me, Myself, and I. However, spiritual growth only happens when we move from "Me and God" to "We and God." You don’t grow in isolation; you grow in relationships.
  • The Compass: Healthy families are intentional. Bethlehem Church uses a "Compass" to help you find your next step of obedience:
    • Worshipper: Living as a sacrifice.
    • Learner: Being an apprentice of Jesus.
    • Family Member: Engaging in the "one anothers.”
    • Servant: Giving your life away.
    • Multiplier: Intentionality in mission.
    • Steward: Open-handed living.

📌 Timestamps:

    • 00:00 – Video: Mother’s Day at Bethlehem 
  • 02:15 – Introduction with Pastor Jason: Honoring Moms 
  • 03:52 – Family: What Moms Wrestle With and Think about the Most
  • 05:14 – What It Means to Follow Christ 
  • 07:20 – John 1:9-13: We’re Not All God’s Children, But We’re All His Creation
  • 11:17 – What It Means to Be a Part of God’s Family
  • 13:54 – Romans 8:15-17: You Were Adopted In
  • 16:46 – Ephesians 2:19: You Get Brothers and Sisters
  • 19:17 – Loving God Should Lead to Loving Others 
  • 23:15 – Our Modern Interpretation of Our Faith Journey
  • 25:20 – “Me and Jesus” or “We and Jesus”?
  • 28:22 – The Compass: Navigating your next step of obedience
  • 33:40 – You Don’t Do This on Your Own
  • 36:44 – The Importance of Our Heavenly Family
  • 37:34 – Encouragement for the Family: You are not a burden to God
  • 40:01 – Closing Prayer: Surrendering to the Father

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • John 1:9-13
  • Romans 8:15-17
  • 1 John 3:1
  • Ephesians 2:19
  • Mark 3:31-35

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“My Bride” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 3 | May 3rd, 2026

Tuesday May 05, 2026

Tuesday May 05, 2026

In the third week of the Church Unbranded series, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores one of the most intimate and enduring metaphors for the church found in Scripture: The Bride of Christ.

In a culture defined by noise, division, and "hollow philosophies," the church is called to be a people who are deeply united. This message pushes us past our Western consumer mindset—where we "go to" or "attend" church like a gym or a grocery store—and invites us into a love story where we are the beloved people Jesus gave His life for.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Unity vs. Uniformity: A divided culture needs a united church. We don't have to agree on every "non-essential" to be on the same team. As Rupertus Meldenius said: "In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty; in all things charity."
  • More Than Real Estate: The church is not a religious institution or a piece of geography; it is a Bride. Paul explains in Ephesians 5 that Christ’s love for the church is the ultimate standard for marriage—a love that is sacrificial, purifying, and refuses to quit.
  • The "Love Story" Arc: The Bible begins with a wedding (Adam and Eve) and ends with a wedding (Jesus and His Church). From Genesis to Revelation, God is pursuing a people to be His own.
  • Loving What Jesus Loves: You cannot claim to love the Groom while despising His Bride. Spiritual maturity is learning to love the church - not because she is perfect, but because she is precious to Jesus.
  • The Unholy Trinity: We are often preoccupied with "Me, Myself, and I." The church re-orients our heads away from the screen and back toward the King, moving us from isolation to community.
  • A New Psalm 23: Pastor Jason shares a sobering "modern version" of Psalm 23 that reveals how "The Screen" has become a shepherd for many, leading to anxiety and distraction rather than peace.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: A Culture Divided vs. A Church United
  • 02:30 – Ephesians 4: Keeping the Unity of the Spirit
  • 05:15 – Unity, Liberty, and Charity: The Watchword of Peacemakers
  • 08:45 – The Metaphor: Moving from "Place" to "People"
  • 12:10 – Ephesians 5: Christ’s Love for the Bride
  • 16:00 – The Profound Mystery: Marriage and the Gospel
  • 19:40 – The Forerunner’s Joy: Why the Bride Belongs to the Groom
  • 23:15 – From Genesis to Revelation: The Wedding Story of History
  • 26:50 – The Flawed Bride: Why Jesus refuses to walk away
  • 30:10 – 25 Years of Marriage: Why you can't love the Man and hate the Wife
  • 34:25 – Reason 1 to be Grateful for the Church: The Church is Present and Visible
  • 37:10 – Reason 2: The Church Embodies Hope and Healing
  • 38:50 – Reason 3: The Church Lifts our Heads from the "Unholy Trinity"
  • 39:40 – The Digital Shepherd: A Modern Re-writing of Psalm 23
  • 40:20 – Closing: Re-orienting to the True Shepherd (Psalm 23)

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Ephesians 4:1-6
  • Ephesians 5:25-27
  • Matthew 19:5
  • Ephesians 5:32
  • John 3:29
  • Matthew 18:3
  • Psalm 23

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“The Temple” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 2 | April 26th, 2026

Monday Apr 27, 2026

Monday Apr 27, 2026

In Week 2 of our Church Unbranded series, we are joined by a special guest and close friend of Bethlehem: Pastor Jason Berry from 12Stone Church. As part of this unique partnership between our two churches, Pastor Jason helps us look past the "brand" on the sign and into the biblical heart of what the church actually is.

While our culture often views church as a place we go, the New Testament describes it as a people we belong to. Specifically, Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 3 that we together are the Temple. This isn't just a metaphor; it is an earth-shattering reality that shifts how we live, work, and relate to God every single day.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • From a Place to a People: Throughout history, God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people. This presence moved from a garden (Eden), to a portable tent (Tabernacle), to a building (Temple), to a Person (Jesus), and finally to a people (us).
  • The Evolution of the "Container": In the Old Testament, God’s presence was restricted—one man, one day a year, in one room. But at the moment of Jesus’ death, the temple veil was torn, granting permanent access to the Father for everyone who bows to Him.
  • The Newborn in the Backseat: Pastor Jason illustrates holiness through a powerful story about driving his newborn son home. We don't drive cautiously because of the "rules," but because of who is in the car. Likewise, we live holy because we are hosting God's presence.
  • Awareness, Reverence, Purpose:
    • Awareness: Realizing God's Spirit is in your midst right now.
    • Reverence: Living with a "holy awe" that changes how we handle our private lives and our words.
    • Purpose: Realizing that wherever your feet are, you are an outpost of the Kingdom.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Lie Detector Video with Pastor Jason Britt & Pastor Jason Berry 
  • 04:35 – Introduction from Pastor Jason Berry
  • 05:11 – Funny Jason Britt Golfing Story 
  • 06:59 – The Heart Behind the Church Unbranded Series 
  • 12:04 – We Are All Under the Name of Jesus
  • 13:34 – The Metaphor to Unpack: The “Church” = The “Temple”
  • 14:16 – Where God’s Presence is, His Purpose is Not Far Behind 
  • 15:44 – Journey from Genesis to Revelation 
  • 26:48 – God’s Central Desire for Us 
  • 27:31 – How the Presence of God Shifted 
  • 28:33 – Driving Story: How Awareness Can Change Everything
  • 32:01 – Awareness Leads to Reverence; Reverence Leads to Purpose 
  • 36:56 – The Problem We See: Cultural Christianity 
  • 39:42 – Where Are We Getting Casual with the Presence of God? 
  • 41:11 – As a Follower of Jesus, You Are on Purpose 
  • 43:48 – Prayer of Blessing

✝️ Key Scriptures:

    • 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
    • John 1:14, 2:19
  • Matthew 27:51
  • Revelation 21:22
  • 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
  • 1 Peter 2:4-10
  • Ephesians 2:18-22

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“Here and Now” | CHURCH UNBRANDED Week 1 | April 19th, 2026

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026

In this opener of our new series, “Church Unbranded,” Lead Pastor Jason Britt introduces a powerful "grounding technique" for the soul. In a world defined by noise pollution, political division, and constant distraction, we often lose sight of the bigness and beauty of what we are a part of.

Using the Lord’s Prayer as our guide, we discover that the Kingdom of God is not a spiritual metaphor or a "someday" hope—it is a reality happening in the here and now. As citizens of this Kingdom, we are called to be an "outpost of hope" in the middle of a broken world.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The Grounding Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer is more than a tradition; it is a way to reconnect to reality when emotions or culture try to pull us away. It reminds us that we are safe, we are here, and God is present.
  • The Doxology of Power: The phrase "For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory" was used by the early church to anchor their worship. It shifts our focus from our petitions (asking God) to His praise (honoring the King).
  • A Kingdom, Not a Metaphor: Jesus mentioned the Kingdom over 120 times in the Gospels. If ”your” Jesus only exists to get you to heaven when you die, you are missing the power He wants to establish through you today.
  • The Church as an Outpost: Imagine a remote settlement in a dangerous frontier. That is the Church. We aren't built for comfort; we are a piece of "home" (heaven) planted in hostile ground.
  • The Gates of Hell: When Jesus promised that the "gates of hell" would not overcome His Church, He was standing in Caesarea Philippi—a place of literal pagan debauchery known as the "Gates of Pan." Jesus isn't intimidated by the darkness of our culture; He is the Light that breaks through it.
  • Unity Over Division: A culture that is deeply divided desperately needs a Church that is deeply united. Our mission is to move outward so the Kingdom can move forward.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Heart Behind the “Church Unbranded” Series
  • 03:15 – Video: New Salem Church Baptisms
  • 04:44 – Divided Culture vs. United Church 
  • 07:24 – The Grounding Technique: Reconnecting to the present
  • 10:15 – Praying the Lord's Prayer Together
  • 13:40 – Starting and ending with the Kingdom
  • 17:25 – Dallas Willard: Living a life with God at the center
  • 21:44 – The Point of the Church
  • 23:31 – Me, Myself, and I: Escaping the "Unholy Trinity"
  • 24:20 – What Jesus Can Do FOR You or What He Wants to Do THROUGH You  
  • 26:06 – The Frontier Outpost: Planting hope in hostile territory
  • 27:30 – Caesarea Philippi: Standing at the literal "Gates of Hell"
  • 29:44 – Matthew 16:18 - The Gates of Hell Will Not Overcome
  • 32:29 – God’s Kingdom Shows Up In The Middle of Darkness 
  • 37:16 – The 5 C’s: Identifying your posture toward the Church
  • 44:19 – The 7-Day Challenge: Praying for God’s presence where your feet are planted

✝️ Key Scriptures:

    • Matthew 6:9–13
    • 1 Chronicles 29:11
  • John 18:36
  • Matthew 16:18–19

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“God Works” | Dave Edwards | April 12th, 2026

Monday Apr 13, 2026

Monday Apr 13, 2026

In this special standalone message, we are honored to welcome our friend Dave Edwards to Bethlehem Church. In his message, "God Works," Dave explores how God uses the "bitter waters" of our lives to reveal His character and His power.

Drawing from the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15, Dave breaks down how God transitions us from rescue to renewal. We often want to skip the desert, but it’s in the dry places that we learn God isn't just a bystander—He is an active worker in our hearts. Using the framework of the five key areas where God is constantly moving, this message will help you identify what He is doing in your life right now. As Philippians 2:13 reminds us, "It is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure."

💡 Key Takeaways: The 5 Areas of God’s Work

  • The Area of Rescue: This is the work of salvation. God doesn't just meet us where we are; He brings us out.
  • The Area of Release: This is the work of forgiveness - letting go of the past so we can walk into the future.
  • The Area of Requirement: This is the work of trust. God provides exactly what we need, even when it’s not what we expected.
  • The Area of Refusal: This is the work of surrender - saying "no" to our own way so we can say "yes" to His.
  • The Area of Renewal: This is the work of the Spirit - the process of being made new from the inside out.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: Welcome from Guest Speaker Dave Edwards
  • 00:49 – Survey of Who Is In the Room (Different Generations) 
  • 05:40 – Philippians 2:13: The Thing That Unites Us 
  • 08:12 – Setting Up The 5 Essential Areas God Could Be At Work
  • 09:58 – Area 1: Rescue – The Work of Salvation (Exodus 15:22)
  • 14:21 – Area 2: Release – The Work of Forgiveness (Exodus 15:22)
  • 18:33 – Area 3: Requirement – The Work of Trust (Exodus 15:23) 
  • 26:06 – Area 4: Refusal – The Work of Surrender (Exodus 15:24-25) 
  • 27:26 – Area 5: Renewal – The Work of the Spirit (Exodus 15:26-27)
  • 31:09 – Wherever God is at Work in Your Life is the Finished Work of Jesus
  • 34:38 – God Points to a Tree → The Finished Work of Jesus
  • 35:14 – Prayer - “Apply The Tree To Me” 
  • 36:44 – Closing Prayer 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Exodus 15:22-26
  • Philippians 2:13
  • Psalm 103:1-5
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17

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