Bethel Baptist Church Lonedell, Missouri

Pastor Ben Kingston shares how we ought to behave in the church. I Timothy 3:1-16 1. Godly Leaders 2. Godly Institution 3. Godly Message 4. Godly Pursuit How are we going to purse this nation? 1. Pray 2. Prepare I Peter 3:13-17 3. Participate 4. Pursue

Manhood - The Right Tool for the Right Job I Samuel 30:1-8 What is manhood? Rejecting passivity Accepting responsibility Leading courageously Expecting the greater reward 1. Fellowship 2. Guttural honesty 3. Our challenge

Pastor Ben Kingston shares how salvation through Jesus allows us to experience Eden again. Psalms 61:1-3 1. Fellowship with God 2. Companionship like Adam and Eve experienced 3. Work - The work of the garden itself is our purpose. a. Holiness b. Soul Winning c. Discipleship d. Hunger 4. Fun - Fun happens along the road of living Eden 5. Choices

Pastor Ben Kingston shares some of the ways that God can deliver us. 1. Routine Salvation 2. From Left Field (unexpected) 3. Improv Salvation Judges 3:9-11

What is a memorial? Joshua 4:1-9 1. What we need to remember 2. What will happen if we do not remember?

Pastor Ben Kingston encourages us to move forward loving people and sharing the good news of the Gospel. 2 Corinthian 4:1-7 1. What just happened? 2. What happened last Sunday? 3. What needs to happen now? 4. Celebrate wisely

Guest Speaker Phil Waldrep joins us on our church's 123rd birthday and shares a principle that will change our lives from Romans 16. Mr. Waldrep is the author of several books including Stop Chasing Happy, Reaching Your Prodigal, and Beyond Betrayal.

Pastor Ben Kingston shares an encouraging message with us about the Bethel Easter Walk.

Pastor Ben Kingston shares that HOPE is a strategy for the Christian! H – Healing O – Opportunity P – Power E – Every For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. Acts 2:11-15 KJV

Pastor Ben Kingston challenges us to realize the importance of God's Word. Do we believe the Word of God does the work of God working through the people of God in changing the people of God? 2 Peter 1:1-10 1. God works through the Word. 2. It is sufficient to teach us everything that pertains to life. 3. The Word of God is sufficient.

March 27, 2022

"There is no more wonderful feeling than to be at peace with God." Pastor Ben Kingston continues the character traits of a Christian series with peacemaker. How can we be less contentious and more of a peacemaker? Can we be of one mind to bring more Honor and Glory to Jesus Christ? References: I Timothy 3:1-3 Measure of a man by Gene Getz.

Pastor Ben Kingston shares an unusual word with us today. In Titus 1:7, we come to the word pugnacious which means disposed or inclined to fighting. This series on character traits helps us avoid destructive behavior. 1. Pugnacious defined - Anger out of control 2. Pugnacious owned 3. Pugnaciousness eradicated

Pastor Ben Kingston instructs us on how to handle anger appropriately in the continuation of the character traits series. Titus 1:7-"For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;" Ephesians 4:26-"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:"

Are you self-willed? It could be affecting your reputation and your witness as a Christian. Pastor Ben Kingston continues the Character Traits series to help us overcome our self-centeredness. Titus 1:7 - "For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;" How do we overcome self-centeredness? 1. Ask God 2. The Golden Rule 3. Practice this verse. Philippians 2:1-5

Pastor Ben Kingston continues the character trait series with hospitality and apt to teach. 1. How do we practice hospitality? a. We should practice hospitality without complaint. I Peter 4:8-9 b. We are not to love others for reward. c. We are to show love to complete strangers. d. Hospitality begins in the home. 2. Apt to teach a. Must learn to communicate with others in a non-threatening way. 2 Timothy 2:23-25 b. Absolute and resolute conviction that God's word is true! c. We have to know God's word. 2 Timothy 2:15 Challenge: -Do I excercise or practice self-control when I have the opportunity to teach? -Is my conviction that God's word is true rock solid? -Do I have a firm understanding of God's word?

Associate Pastor Brad Banderman comforts us with the message that Jesus predicted that we would have trials in this life that are temporary. Jesus had a conversation with his disciples Stop looking forward and lookup. Pray together with one another.

Pastor Ben Kingston continues the character traits series. This is what God expects of us. He simply demands it of His leaders. Husband of one wife and temperance (self control). 1. Husband of one wife a. Pure in heart to God b. Pure in heart to spouse c. Oneness exemplified d. How to get and stay on the road to sexual purity 2. How to become a temperate person a. Be a person of faith b. Be a person of hope c. Be a person of love I Timothy 3:1-7

Pastor Ben Kingston begins a series of 20 character traits of pastors and Christians. This is what God expects of us. He simply demands it of His leaders. Spiritual Maturity and Excellency in Character. 1. Overall Spiritual Maturity a. epitome of Matthew 6:33 and Mark 12:30 b. Practice second commandment c. Result is to behave well d. Speak well e. Corrected well / correct others well 2. Above Reproach a. They are known b. Thought well of c. They are sought after I Timothy 3:1-7 Titus 1:5-10

Pastor Ben Kingston shares about the calling to be a pastor in I Timothy 3. 1. It is an important calling 2. It is a limited calling 3. It is a compelling calling 4. It is a responsible calling 5. It is a worthy calling 6. It is a demanding calling

Pastor Ben Kingston shares with us the importance of teaching sound doctrine.

Pastor Ben Kingston shares a review of Emotional Intelligence to help us better navigate life with Spiritual Maturity. Hebrews 5:11-14

Pastor Ben Kingston shares 10 areas to help us seek the Lord for guidance. Psalms 127:1-5

Pastor Ben Kingston shares a message to prepare us for the new year's challenges. Review 3 points that all the miracles Jesus birth culminates in. Listening to God and preparing for new year's resolutions. What responsibilities do I have in 2022? What problems do I need to solve in 2022? What goals do I need to have in 2022? What do I need to start? What do I need to stop?