A weekly podcast of the Sunday Morning services held at Bethel Church of the Nazarene in Quincy,Massachusetts. Rev. Mat Thomas - Lead Pastor.
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In this sermon, Josh Morgan preaches on John 20:19-31. This has typically been the passage that is described as the ‘Doubting Thomas’ passage. Josh explains that Thomas was actually the first disciple to recognize Jesus as God after seeing Jesus’ wounds. Jesus wounds still tell of past abuse. Josh reminds us that the resurrected Christ was resurrec…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Matthew 28:1-10. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary are commissioned by Jesus himself, and they become the first apostles. With great joy, they obey Jesus’ command, becoming the first witness to the risen Christ. In this sermon Pastor Mat asks, how does the resurrection affect you?…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. He reminds us that at times discipleship looks ridiculous. And yet, Christ still calls us to a life of hope. He preaches from Luke 16:19-31 and Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. He preaches from Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and Luke 16:1-13.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the series on Difficult Discipleship. Here he addresses Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Luke 15:1-10.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat begins a series entitled Difficult Discipleship. He speaks from Luke 14:25-33 and Jeremiah 18:1-11. Following Christ means that our allegiance must be first and foremost to Jesus.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this message, Monica Ly shares her story.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this message, Dr. Kevin Smith shares his story.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this message, Tim Lanham shares his story.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Colleen McIntosh preaches on Luke 11:1-13. Through this message, she brings a new perspective to the Lord’s prayer.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Esther Bowen preaches on primarily on Amos 8:1-12.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches on Luke 10:25-37. He suggests that in this parable God comes as the Samaritan to us in the ditch. God often comes through people and places that we don’t expect.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Sarah Franco preaches on 2 Kings 5:1-14.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Sarah Franco preaches on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Kings 19:1-15. He touches on the tragedies that are going on in the world today. He addresses how we are to respond. Will we run away in fear like Elijah when darkness consumes us? Will we become numb to the suffering of others? Or will we engage the world with love and hope? God comes to Elijah in his hou…
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In this sermon, Jan Lanham preaches from 1 Kings 21:1-21 and Luke 7:36-8:3. She reminds us that we are amazed by grace. She touches on three different words: Justice, mercy, and grace. Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. And grace is getting what you do not deserve. Our God is a God of grace.…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Kings 17:8-24. He reminds us that small things often turn into big things when God is involved. We are to have faith each and every day and trust God to provide for us.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Romans 5:1-5. In this text, the Apostle Paul talks about justification by faith. Pastor Mat reminds us that we are justified by God’s grace through faith. God is always turned towards us. God loves us simply because God chooses to do so regardless of who we are of where we’ve come from.…
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In this sermon, Pastor Melissa preaches from John 14:8-17. She talks about the difference between Resume values and Eulogy values. She reminds us that God is living and breathing among us. We are to follow the way that Christ leads us in our own scandal of particularity.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Nicole preaches from Luke 24:44-53. She spends time reflecting on the Ascension of Jesus. Even though Jesus, left his disciples, he continued to remain present through the Holy Spirit. We are not alone. God still exists even when we do not see God. If we seek God, we will find God.…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Revelation 21. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is at work redeeming God’s creation. We can hope even when our present circumstances dictate despair. We know how the story ends. We live in hope.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Esther preaches from John 13:31-35. She reminds us that Jesus only gave us one new commandment-that we are to love one another. Love one another as Christ loves each of us with a love that saves and redeems all God’s people.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches from John 10:22-30. She reminds us that Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus is our shepherd and His followers will hear His voice. Jesus is our shepherd who will guide our paths. We are called to follow Jesus wherever He leads. We are to be bold disciples who faithfully follow Jesus no matter the cost.…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches on John 20:1-18. Christ is risen. The hope of Easter is the hope of eternal life. No matter what is going on in our lives right now, something better is coming. In Christ, God has promised us eternal life. We live in the hope of the resurrection.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches from Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16. She reminds us that God is our refuge. God is everywhere all at the same time. In the face of danger, we will be protected under God’s wings.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Josh Morgan introduces the Season of Lent during Ash Wednesday. He focuses on repentance. Josh challenges us to return to God faithfully.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 9:28-43. He addresses what Transfiguration Sunday is all about. This story challenges our over rationalization of the faith. Everything is not explainable. God is beyond our comprehension. God is bigger than the boxes that we attempt to place God into. This text tells us that the glory of God is only po…
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In this sermon, Reverend Cisca Ireland reminds us that God has given us everything. Our gifts should be in response to what God has given us. It is not about the amount of money, but about why one gives and the attitude of one’s heart.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. In this text, the Apostle Paul told the people of Corinth that they are the body of Christ. It is not that they need to become the body of Christ. They already are the body of Christ. Each of you is already a part of the body of Christ. Treat one another that way, and live into that c…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat discusses 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Pastor Mat reminds us that we all have gifts that come from God. No one’s gift is better than another’s. All of our gifts can be used for the glory of God. Each of our gifts is a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. How are you using your gifts for the common good?…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:15-22. In Jesus’ baptism, God rips the heavens open, God pushes through the firmament, and then says, “You, yes you, are my beloved.” God says the same thing at each of our baptisms. Because of this we are also called to submit to God’s calling in our lives in response to the grace of Christ that is o…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from John 1:1-18. He talks about the day and season of Epiphany. Pastor Mat reminds us that our primary identity should be that of a child of God. We should be first and foremost known as Christian.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat continues the journey through Advent by looking at Micah 5:2-5. Pastor Mat reminds us that God is working in us and through us. Wherever you find yourself, God calls you to participate in God’s promised redemption. Micah was longing for one who would bring unity and peace to the world, just as we long for one to come rest…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from Luke 3:1-6. He talks about how John the Baptist prepared for the coming of Christ by giving himself away. In a world of shootings, violence, and injustice, we can learn a lot from John the Baptist. In preparing for the coming of the Lord Jesus, he refused to fight for his status, privilege, and rights. He si…
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In this sermon, Pastor Colleen preaches on Christ the King Sunday from John 18:33-38.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 10:11-25.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case preaches from Hebrews 9:24-28. In this sermon, he talks about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. He also talks about how Christ’s sacrifice atones for our sins once and for all.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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Pastor Mat preaches from Hebrews 7:17-28, in this sermon. He mentions that we are made holy when we come into the presence of God. We cannot do it in our own strength. For it is God that makes us Holy.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon Pastor Mat preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10. He addresses how Jesus is our great high priest. Jesus advocates for us to God and for God to us. Since Christ is our priest, we are called to be priests in the world. We are blessed to be a blessing.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Jan Lanham continues the series on Hebrews by speaking from Hebrews 4:12-16. She reminds us that our hope is not based on our ability to conceal things. Thankfully, our hope is based on the Living Word that catapults us into the possibility of healing, reconciliation, and transformation. Jan suggests that the startling truth is that…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat begins a 7 week series on the book of Hebrews. This week he speaks from Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12. Pastor Mat addresses the question what is Jesus’ primary mission on earth. He talks about the incarnation and how Jesus was and is both fully God and fully human. The divine became ordinary so that the ordinary could become divi…
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In this sermon, Pastor Brian finishes our series on the book of James. He speaks from James 5:13-20. In this sermon, Pastor Brian zeros in on verse 19-20. “My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul f…
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from James 3:13-4:8. He talks about how wisdom is not about always being right, but living a life of peacefulness, gentleness, a willingness to yield and being without partiality and hypocrisy. Wisdom is not just about believing right, but living right.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Mat preaches from James 2:1-17. In it, he challenges typical assumptions that charity helps. He mentions numerous times that charity often blinds us to hospitality. Pastor Mat reminds us that hospitality is opening our lives and creating space for others.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Cata shares from her own personal story and weaves in James 1:17-27. She shares how God is moving in her life this summer and how God has worked through her life as she was growing up.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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On Sunday, August 23, 2015, Dylan Shaw shares his story and how through every season of his life, God had plans for him.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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On Sunday, August 16, 2015, Keith Hemmings shares how God has worked in and through his story. Keith mentions how Bethel was a “Judgment Free Zone” that he desperately needed that in his life. He challenges us to never lose that vision.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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On Sunday, August 9, 2015, Reverend Sandra Estey shares her story with the congregation. Through her experiences, she continues to ask us, “Do you see the faithfulness of God’s mercy and love through the generations?”Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Colleen McIntosh preaches on Ephesians 2. She addresses the concepts of community, holiness, and unity in the body.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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In this sermon, Pastor Brian Case speaks from 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. He challenges the congregation to finish the work that God has given us to do.Από τον Bethel Church of the Nazarene Sermon Podcast
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