Mt. Bethel sermons
 
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Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/19/13 Galatians: Freedom in Christ Gal 3:10-18 The Blessing or the Curse Do you feel good about yourself based on your performance? If so - how do you feel when you don't perform well? Are you relying on your own works or faith?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/12/13 Gal 3:1-9 You Never Leave it Behind The Gospel of grace is not just the beginning of the Christian life, it is the way we grow as Christians as well through growing faith in its power.
Ed Williams 5/5/13 Special Guest 1 Sam 1:1-20 The Story of Hannah Sometimes our identity is rooted in the wrong places, listen to this real life example of a woman who was able to break free through God's power. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/28/13 Galatians: Freedom in Christ Gal 2:16-21 Dying to Live Here Paul summarizes the secret to the Christian life, that of not depending on our own performance, but on Christ's perfect love and His performance on our behalf.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/21/13 Gal 2:1-16 The Gospel Solution to Approval Addiction (Part 2) In this text we meet someone who has a relapse back into approval addiction and we learn the solution to get over it.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/14/13 Gal 1:10-24 The Gospel Solution to Approval Addiction Are you a people-pleaser? Here is God's answer to this pervasive problem.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/7/13 Gal 1:1-9 The One True Gospel There is a great temptation among believers in a culture which is not tender toward Christianity...find out what it is.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/31/13 Passion Week 2013 1 Cor 15:1-20 It's Not Over Easter leads us to ask three Big Questions. Is there a God? Is the Bible reliable? Is Jesus who He said He was?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/29/13 2 Cor 5:21 The Great Exchange On the cross a great exchange took place in the heavenly realm. Listen and learn...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/24/13 Jn 12:12-18 Great Expectations What can you expect from Jesus Christ in this life?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/17/13

Christian: It's not what you think.

A series through the Sermon on the Mount

 Matt 7:24-28 Built to Last In this conclusion, Jesus tells a parable of two builders: both had plans for their lives, both heard the words of Jesus and both faced the storm, but only one was built to last...what was the difference? Are you built to last?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/10/13 Matt 7:13-23 Follow the Leader A lot of people claim to be Christians...but how do we know if our confession of faith is genuine or not? Listen to how Jesus begins to wrap up this message...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/3/13 Matt 7:12 The Golden Rule Don't you love people who can boil complex things down in a simple and understandable way? Here the Lord Jesus gives us a summary of all of God's law in one verse.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/24/13 Matt 7:7-11 Ask.Seek.Knock. Do you ever get discouraged in prayer and quit? This is one of the most motivating passages in all the Bible to prayer, learn about the three phases of prayers...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/17/13 Matt 7:1-6 Judge Not Who is it in your life that you struggle not to judge? Perhaps a family member, a friend or a co-worker? The way of Jesus is to both entrust ourselves and other people to God's care.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/10/13 Matt 6:31-34 I Can be Free from Worry (Part 2) Do you suffer from worry and anxiety and stres? Here Jesus offers us the spiritual solution.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/3/13 Matt 6:25-30 I Can be Free from Worry (Part 1) Do you suffer from worry and anxiety and stres? Here Jesus offers us the spiritual solution.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/27/13 Matt 6:19-24 One Treasure. One Focus. One Master. What did Jesus mean when He said "The eye is the lamp of the body?" Listen and find out a critical lesson...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/20/13 Matt 6:14-15 Forgive and Be Forgiven Some of the strongest theological teaching in the scriptures is about how your being forgiven by God is connected to your forgiving of others.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/13/13 Matt 6:9-13 Break through Prayer Perhaps the reason we get frustrated with our prayer life is that are prayers don't resemble the manner in which we were instructed to pray?
Ed Williams 1/6/13 Matt 6:5-9 Our Father What is prayer about? Here Jesus explains what prayer isn't and what prayer is...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/30/12 Matt 6:1-4; 16-18 Don't Miss the Point Do you want God's greater reward on your life or will you settle for the applause of people?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/24/12 Christmas 2012 Topical The Greatest Christmas Gift Special Christmas Eve Service.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/23/12 Isa 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born. Stop, pause and reflect on the significance of this child.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/16/12

Christian: It's not what you think.

A series through the Sermon on the Mount

 Matt 5:38-48 You Shall Be Perfect This message covers THE HARDEST command to obey in the whole Bible. Can you obey it?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/9/12 Matt 5:27-37 The New Normal...According to Jesus What is the normal family? What is it supposed to look like? Here our Lord points the ideal...
Peter Gatto 12/2/12 Special Guest Topical Peter Gatto Our missionary in La Paz Mexico shares how the power and presence of God is found at the intersection where God's great grace meets with our great need.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/26/12

Christian: It's not what you think.

A series through the Sermon on the Mount

 Matt 5:21-26 Angry Birds Would you consider yourself to be an angry person? How does God want us to deal with our anger? Listen to the wisdom of Jesus...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/18/12 Matt 5:17-20 Raise the Bar Did Jesus come to eliminate God's standards? What is the Christian's relationship to the Law? What does it mean for Jesus to "fulfill" the law?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/11/12 Matt 5:13-16 Are you a Thermometer or are you a Thermostat What kind of influence do you have on those around you?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/4/12 Matt 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are Persecuted How do you handle harassment for being a Christian?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/28/12 Matt 5:9 Blessed are the PeaceMakers Where is the conflict in your life? Here is what God has to say to resolve it...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/21/12 Matt 5:8 Heart Check-Up  Do you have trouble "seeing God" at work around you? Perhaps your sight problem could be a heart problem...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/14/12 Matt 5:7 Lord Have Mercy Do you know where you can find God's presence? God has promised to meet with you above the mercy seat...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/7/12 Matt 5:6 Hunger Games Why is it that although I was once very hungry for God have lost that longing and yearning?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/30/12 Matt 5:5 How to Give Control Over to God Who or What is in control of your life....really??? Listen to five ways to make sure God is in control. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/23/12 Matt 5:4 Grieving God's Way How do you handle pain and loss? There is a distinctively Christian way to mourn.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/16/12 Matt 5:3 No Perfect People Allowed What is the first crucial step in becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/9/12 Matt 5-7 The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Sometimes the words of Jesus are better left without comment...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/26/12 Me, Myself and God 1 Jn 4:7-8 A Vision for Community Is there such a thing as the Lone Christian? Can we have a private personal relationship with God or is it about God forming a new community to reflect His image?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/19/12 Nehemiah: Remember. Rebuild. Revive. Neh 1-13 How God can use Ordinary You Nehemiah was a man who was used by God in great ways and God wants to use you as well. What are the characteristics found in the person God uses?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/12/12 Neh 13:1-31 Follow Hard after God It is the nature of the fire to go out. If you do not continually strive after the Lord, and stoke your spiritual passion, then you will drift toward unrighteousness.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/29/12 Neh 12:29-43 Worship that Revolves around God Worship wars? Why is worship such a hot topic that stirs up so much conflict and division? What is at stake? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/22/12 Neh 10:28-39 Spiritual Restoration Have you ever restored something? Maybe a car or an old piece of furniture? How does God go about restoring a person?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/15/12 Neh 9:1-38 Five-Dimentional Prayer Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Listen in to this ancient model - it will help you tremendously...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/8/12 Neh 8:13-18 I am Your Everything What was the reason God wanted His people to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/1/12 Neh 8:1-12 Let the Word of God Sink Down into your Ears What is the responsibility we have when we listen to a sermon?
Pastor Peter Hook 6/24/12 Special Guest 1 Pet 1:22-2:3 Love One Another As children born of an incorruptible seed, the manner in which we are called to behave is by loving one another.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/17/12 Happy Father's  Day Ps 103 God our Father When you hear the word "father," what comes to mind? Listen to the truth of God's word about our Heavenly Father.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/10/12 Nehemiah: Remember. Rebuild. Revive. Neh 6:1-16 Mission Accomplished! God wants us all to finish well. Listen to how it is done...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/3/12 Neh 5:1-19 Confronting Selfishness What is the root cause of human problems, pride of self contempt? Do we love ourselves too little or do we love ourselves too much?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/27/12 Neh 4:7-23 What to do When Everything Seems to be Going Wrong  Have you had any experience with Murphy's law? It's the idea that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Is that a Christian principle?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/20/12 Neh 4:1-6 Dealing with Discouragement  One time the devil was having a yard sale, selling all his evil tools. He said one tool was more effective than all the rest..it was called "Discouragement"...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/13/12 Happy Mother's Day Ex 20:12 How does God want me to honor my mother? Whatever stage of life you find yourself in, there is a way to honor your mother, but how?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/6/12 Nehemiah: Remember. Rebuild. Revive. Neh 3:1-32 Work for the Lord. There's nothing as thrilling as when God's people are hard at work...what is your attitude toward work?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/29/12 Neh 2:9-20 What's Your Plan? Do you have something new you're beginning in your life right now that needs strategic planning? Listen here to the kind of plan God blesses...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/22/12 Neh 2:1-8 Mountain-Moving Faith. What are the characteristics we need so that our faith is pleasing to God? Listen and find out...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/15/12 Neh 1:1-11 Does anybody really care? How do you respond to failure? Do you become discouraged? Paralyzed with fear? How does God want you to respond?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/8/12 Passion Week 2012 Matt 28:1-17 What Hope are you Holding Onto? Where should we go for guidance in this life and in the one to come? What do you think will happen to you when you die?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/6/12  

Seven Last Words of Jesus

 Seven Sayings of the Saviour from the Cross. When Jesus hung on the cross He spoke out loud seven times. He did not speak these words for His benefit, but for yours, the listener. So listen to what your saviour has said to you.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/1/12 Jn 12:12-18 What did you Expect? Have you ever had your heart set on something only to be let down? What should we do with the sting of disappointment?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/11/12 James: Putting Your Faith into Action. James 5:13-20 Powerful Prayer. Do you struggle to have a consistent prayer life? If so, this message is for you.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/4/12 James 5:12 Say what you Mean and Mean what you Say. Are you a person of your word? Can you be trusted by others and why is this such a big deal?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/26/12 James 5:7-11 Developing Patience. Would you consider yourself a patient person? How should you measure that?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/19/12 James 5:1-6 Don't be a fool with your money. Is it wrong for a Christian to have money?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/12/12 James 4:13-17 A Christian's Perpective on the Future. A message about the mistakes we make when we think of the future and the common pitfalls of pride and procrastination.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/5/12 James 4:11-12 Quit Playing God. What is the deal with judging? Some scriptures teach us to judge in certain situations, and then other scriptures condemn judging, listen as we've tried to sort out the confusion...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/29/12 James 4:1-10 The Cause and Cure of Conflict. Long before modern psychology came on the scene, James gives us some helpful insight into both the root and the remedy for human conflict.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/22/12 James 3:13-18 Worldly Wisdom or Godly Wisdom? Is Wisdom about the diplomas on your wall? Is it about your intelligence? James says "No."
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/15/12 James 3:7-12 Lord, Put a Watch Over my Mouth - PART 2. Did you ever wonder WHY we struggle with our words? What gives? What is the reason we can't control what we say? Here James talks about the root of the problem...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/8/12 James 3:1-6 Lord, Put a Watch Over my Mouth - PART 1. Everyone struggles universally to say the right thing, to be able to control their tongue and to glorify God with our mouths, James gives us some practical advice on how to do that. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/1/12 Happy New Year! Gen 32:24-31 How can I change my life this year? A message of hope for the new year. If God can change Jacob, then God can change me. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/24/11 Merry Christmas! Matt 1:18-22 God With Us. Christmas means three words, God with Us. In a lonely world, God has given us the promise of His presence. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/18/11 James: Putting Your Faith into Action. James 2:14-26 Real Faith. In one of the scariest passages in all the Bible James gives us the criteria to determining whether our faith is real or fake.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/11/11 James 2:1-13 Treat People Right. Our biggest problems in life tend to be people problems. Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church? Here James gives us some practical advice for dealing with people. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/4/11 James 1:19-25 Living by God's Word. The Bible is the best selling book in all the world, available in so many formats, yet many people are biblically illiterate and others miss out on its blessing. How do we benefit from the Bible? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/27/11 James 1:10-18 Resisting Temptation. How does temptation work? The enemy schemes us as he moves us from desire to deception to disobedience to death. (Sorry no audio this week.) 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/20/11 James 1:5-8 Divine Direction. Have you ever felt "indecisive"? How do you make up your mind? How does God give you His wisdom and direction for your life?  
Carlos Rios 11/13/11 Special Guest Topical What are we leaving behind? Passing on our Living Faith to the Next Generation. Carlos and Sandy Rios, our supported church-planting missionaries to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico shared with us God's call on all of our lives to pass on the baton of faith. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/6/11 James: Putting Your Faith into Action. James 1:1-5 Dealing with Difficulties. Problems come into our lives inconveniently and unexpectedly, but purposefully. How does God want us to deal with them? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/23/11 Ruth: Living Above and Beyond. Ruth 4:11-22 Happily Ever After. For the child of God, we have a great hope for a happy ending. When the great redeemer comes for us, all sorrow will be replaced by great joy. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/16/11 Ruth 3:12-4:10 Will You Be Remembered or Will You Be Forgotten? This passage provides a sharp contrast between Boaz and the Anonymous relative. What made them so different? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/9/11 Ruth 3:1-11 Our Kinsman-Redeemer. Has anyone ever sat down with you, not because of what they could get from you or what you could do for them, but just because they wanted to know you? Have you ever been pursued with fierce love?  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/2/11 Ruth 2:1-23 Things don't just Happen; They're Planned. Is the universe ultimately a random place of complete chaos? Or are things happening in the exact right way at the exact right time just as God has planned them? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/25/11 Ruth 1:8-22 Above and Beyond. There are two paths set before you - the ordinary path or the extraordinary path. Which one will you take?  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/18/11 Ruth 1:1-7 What are you wearing on your Back? Sometimes life is full of tragedy. If life is good for you right now, listen to this message because you may need it tomorrow. If life is totally unmanageable, listen to this message - it is for you. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/11/11 Philippians: The Path to Joy and Peace. Phil 4:14-20 God will Provide. Tucked away in this last passage of Philippians is one of the greatest promises in all of Scripture for you. Claim it for your life and experience great joy and perfect peace.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/4/11 Phil 4:10-13 The Secret to being Content. Do you struggle with discontentment in your life? Are you content with your possessions, your job, your relationships? If not, it is because you don't know this secret...listen and find out what it is...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/21/11 Phil 4:1-9 God's Strategy for Managing Stress. Do you have anxiety? Worries? Overwhelming cares that are stressing you out today? How do you handle stress? Listen to the way God says we should handle stress...
Rev. Peter Dietsch 8/14/11 Special Guest Titus 3:4-8 Living  in Grace and Glory. What is the source of our salvation? What is the basis of our salvation? What is the means of our salvation? What is the result of our salvation? (We apologize that the introduction to this message was not recorded). 
Rev. Peter Dietsch 8/7/11 Titus 2:11-15 Living  Between Grace and Glory. Listen to our special guest Peter Dietsch explain: "What did Jesus do?" "What would Jesus do?" and "What will Jesus do?"
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/31/11 Philippians: The Path to Joy and Peace. Phil 3:12-21 Press On. One of the most common images in the Scriptures for the Christian life is a foot race. It is a picture of maximum effort as we strive and reach toward the goal. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/24/11 Phil 3:1-11 Let go of the Pharisee within you. Legalism can be a personal kill-joy as well as a cause of church conflict. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/17/11 Phil 2:19-30 Model Integrity. Here is a commendation of two ordinary men with extraordinary reputations. Look at what God can do with regular people who are fully yielded to Him. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/10/11 Phil 2:14-18 Conquer Complaining. How big of a deal is complaining to God? Though our culture is accustomed to this nasty habit, the Bible says its a sin to be conquered. But how? Listen to some practical tips to conquer complaining for good. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/3/11 Phil 2:12-13 Cooperate with God. Who is responsible for your spiritual growth - You or God? Paul deals with this very question in these two short but powerful verses...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/26/11 Phil 2:5-11 Jesus is Lord. After we consider the humiliation and exaltation of the Son of God, His creation realizes that Jesus is Lord, and that there is no room for even an ounce of pride to dwell in our hearts. Consider His example... 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/19/11 Father's Day 2011 Topical What God Wants from Fathers. Men, we need you. We need good fathers in our homes, we need good fathers in our country and we need good fathers in our churches. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/12/11 Philippians: The Path to Joy and Peace. Phil 1:27-2:4 Citizens of Heaven. We should conduct our lives worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our heavenly citizenship brings us both privileges and responsibilities. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/5/11 Phil 1:12-26 Maintaining your Joy No Matter What. How do you maintain a good attitude even when things turn against you and your load is so heavy? Listen to how Paul found triumph over his heavy troubles...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/29/11 Phil 1:1-11 Enjoying the People in your Life. Do you enjoy the people in your life or do just endure them? Here Paul teaches us how to be grateful for the good in people, to remember they are in process, and to love them and pray for them. (Audio Unavailable).
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/22/11 Jesus Changes... EVERYTHING. Jn 21:15-17 You are a Child of God. Have you ever failed at something? Do you struggle with procrastination of perfectionism? Do you fear failure? Would you like to be free? Listen to how Christ engages and restores someone who has failed him with grace.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/15/11 Jer 31:31-33 The  New Heart. Through the New Covenant, Jesus has changed your old heart of stone which rebelled against God into a new heart of flesh which desires to obey God.    
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/8/11 Topical The New You. Do you see yourself as fundamentally a saint or a sinner? How does God see you? Are you in agreement with Him? What happens in your life if you're not? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/1/11 Topical Amazing Grace. What changes if you believe in Jesus Christ? Everything. That is not an overstatement. Listen to this message as the foundation for your new life found hidden in Him.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/24/11 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 16.1-8 THIS Changes Everything! There have been many promises of great change over the course of human history only to leave us disappointed. But if someone comes along who claims to be the son of God and actually rises from the dead, well then that actually would change everything!  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/22/11 Mk 15.33-47 My God, My God, Why Have you Forsaken Me? We may never fully understand what Jesus Christ meant by asking this horrifying question on the cross. Why was He forsaken? Listen to the story of the death of God's Son...     
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/17/11 Mk 15.16-32 The Cross and the Public Eye. Did you hear about the church who took the cross down from their building? To the public (and even to some of their members), the cross is an offensive and shameful symbol...but what do you think? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/10/11 Mk 15.1-15 Look at What Should Have Happened to Me! When we read the story of the passion of Jesus Christ we see His incredible suffering, but we also realize that it should have been us who suffered. Praise Him for rescuing us from the consequences of our sin. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/3/11 Mk 14.43-72 Rejected. If you are facing a time where you feel rejected for any reason, be encouraged that you have a Savior who knows exactly what that feels like. Jesus was rejected in order for you to know true acceptance. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/27/11 Mk 14.26-42 The Moment Before the Moment. Before the greatest event in the history of the world takes place, there is a brief pause. Listen to the calm before the storm.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/20/11 Mk 14.12-25 The Last Supper. The institution of the Lord's supper was given by Christ at the Passover Meal. Just as they were recalling the Exodus from Egypt, Jesus changes the script to point toward an even greater redemption. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/13/11 Mk 14.1-11 What will it Cost You? The passion is approaching and storms are gathering on the horizon. But tucked in the middle of that tragic story is a beautiful account of an anointing.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/6/11 Special  Baptism Service Rom 6:1-14 Take the Plunge! What is baptism? How do we practice it? Should we make a big deal about it? Listen to this special sermon for our baptism service.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/27/11 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 13.24-37 Be Constantly Prepared. Every time the Second Coming of Christ is taught in the New Testament; the purpose is to propel you toward godly living.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/20/11 Mk 13.1-23 It's the End of the World as We Know it. What is going to happen to this world? Listen carefully to Jesus' description of the end of the Jewish era, which foreshadows the eschatological end of all things. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/13/11 Special Valentine's Day Message. 1 Cor 13:1-13 What is Love? Are you looking for love? Hollywood, Cupid and our self-centered society have confused the concept of love so much that it is  difficult to discern the true meaning. Let's listen carefully to the way God defines love in the Bible. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/6/11 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 12.38-44 Hold Nothing Back. Imagine what would be available for you if you put it all on the line? What if you just risked everything? What if God saw that you are holding nothing back?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/30/11 Mk 11.27-12.37 Lord of All. Surrounded by his enemies asking hypocritical questions meant to trap Him, our Lord Jesus answers them all as one with the authority because He is the Lord of all. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/23/11 Mk 11.20-25 Believe in a Mountain-Moving God. Even the most faith-filled Christian faces immovable mountains in front of them in life. What is that impossible situation in front of you right now? Listen for four mountain-moving principles of prayer. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/16/11 Mk 11.12-20 Authentic Worship. What does God want from you on Sunday mornings? Is worship a warm feeling we experience when singing our favorite hymn, or could there be something more required of you?  
Our missionary to Norway: Bob Burns 1/9/11 Guest Speaker Phil 1.1-11 How to Have Great Joy. Are you feeling blue? Down in the dumps in life? Do you wonder how to get your joy back? Listen to this message which tells us how to have great joy: the joy of fellowship, the joy of faith and the joy of fruit. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/2/11 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 11.1-11 Accept Jesus and Accept Responsibility. Have you ever wondered why they rejected Jesus? Why not embrace Him? Would you have accepted Him? Listen, as I believe we are a lot more like them than we realize. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/26/10 Advent 2010. James 4:13-17 Prideful Planning or Humble Ambition? As we approach a new year, we enter into the unknown with plans and resolutions. But is there a distinctively Christian way to face the future? Listen to some great advice from the book of James. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/19/10 Jn 1:1-14 The Promise: What kind of destructive words do you tell yourself? What kind of lies do you believe about you? The Word became flesh to show you what could be true. All who receive Him experience the promise of God's love through eternal sonship. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/19/10 Topical The Cost of Christmas. Our Christmas Candlelight Service explores the incredible price that was paid for us on Christmas, the gift of God's son, Jesus Christ. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/12/10 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 10:46-52 Eureka! What if God were to ask you, "What do you want me to do for you?" How would you answer Him? Wait, before you respond, please think it through very carefully because the wrong answer will cost you.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/5/10 Mk 10:32-45 A Great Adventure. Do you play it safe with God or would you be willing to take some risks of faith? Christ calls us to a life of danger, faith and a great adventure. (Sorry Audio Unavailable). 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/28/10 Mk 10:13-31 Lessons from Kindergarten. Jesus said, "Truly, I tell you I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." But what can an adult really learn from a little child? Listen and learn what Jesus meant by this rich metaphor.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/14/10 Mk 10:1-12 Stick Together. What did Jesus say about the controversial topics of Marriage and Divorce? What are you going to say when these issues come and find you?  
Moses Kaduyu 11/7/10 Special Guest Col 2:1-10 Christ Above All. In all things Christ must have preeminence. Is there anything in your life that you have placed above your allegiance to the person of Jesus Christ? Listen and enjoy this timeless message by one of our own elders: Moses Kaduyu. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/31/10 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 9:38-50 Can You Please Pass the Salt? Jesus explains what life will be like around "the dinner table" together with his followers. With whom should we pursue fellowship and unity? Who is invited? Against whom should we take a stand?   
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/24/10 Mk 9:30-37 True Greatness. Listen carefully as Jesus sits down to explain the path toward true greatness for your life. Make this your prayer today, "Lord, send me someone whom I can serve." 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/17/10 Mk 9:14-29 I Do Believe; Help Me Overcome My Unbelief! Please allow me to introduce you to an "unbelieving-believer." That may sound like a contradiction, but I assure you it is possible, both in his life and in ours. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/10/10 Mk 9:1-13 Glory Revealed. One of the most astonishing events in the life of Jesus Christ is the transfiguration. There is great hope of glory for those who follow the Divine Son of God. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/3/10 Mk 8:26-38 The Gospel According to Jesus. If you go into the average bookstore you will find many book titles beginning with the words, "The Gospel According to..." But what is the gospel according to "Jesus"? After all, that is the one we need to know. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/26/10 Mk 8:11-25 See Christ Clearly! Physical blindness is a metaphor to describe our inability to understand spiritual truth. Listen to hear how Christ moves us from partial sight to to perfect sight. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/19/10 Mk 7:31-8:10 These People Too! Have you noticed as social beings we tend to naturally gravitate toward people just like us. Could we be missing something of God's heart for the world? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/5/10 Mk 7:1-23 Looks can be Deceiving. Have you noticed any legalism, hypocrisy or self-righteousness in the church lately? Listen and learn how Jesus expects us to both address and avoid this behavioral trap in our own hearts.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/29/10 Mk 6:45-56 Take Courage. I AM! How should we respond when life turns against us and we are straining our efforts, without seeing much progress? Is there any hope of relief in the face of such fierce resistance? Listen to the comforting words of our Lord.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/15/10 Mk 6:32-44 Everything I need for THEM, I get from HIM. Have you ever been emotionally exhausted? Burnt-out? Have you ever sensed a real scarcity when you see all the needs set before you? Perhaps you don't think what you have to offer will be "enough." Listen to how Christ calls you to rely on Him.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/8/10 Mk 6:14-29 Why Baptists Don't Dance. Jesus calls us to follow Him courageously no matter the cost. Listen to this inspiring story of one who obeyed His call - even in death. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/1/10 Mk 6:7-13; 30-32 Strategic Ministry Planning. What exactly are we supposed to be doing to build the Kingdom of Christ and how are we supposed to be doing it? Do you know the overall strategy? 
Rev. Peter Dietsch 7/25/10 Special Guest Gen 45:1-15 Hindsight is 20/20. We can trust that God is Sovereign in times of blessing and in times of affliction - they are both from His hand. He calls us to be praise Him and serve Him faithfully in all things. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/18/10 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 6:1-6 So Close, Yet So Far. Some people can be in such close proximity to the truth yet be so far from living it out.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/11/10 Mk 5:21-43 Don't Stop Believin'. From our perspective, at times there seems to be a delay in God answering our prayers. What does this delay teach us and how should we respond in the meantime? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/4/10 Mk 5:1-20 Man of the Tombs. What is that evil that controls you and still lurks in your heart? Jesus wants to show up on the shores of your life to gain a decisive victory over sin and evil. 
Rev. Craig Schill 6/27/10 Special Guest Prov 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord. What are you most likely to put your trust in other than God? Listen and be challenged not to diversify your faith but to give God your whole heart.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/13/10 Mark: Living as an Authentic Disciple of Jesus Christ. Mk 4:35-41 Faith in the Storm. Often when we face difficulties we wonder if God cares. We panic with anxiety and fear. It is as if Christ in us but is "sleeping." We must "arouse" Him within us so that He can bring about peace. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/6/10 Mk 4:21-34 Kingdom Living. What will life be like in Jesus' new kingdom? Listen as Christ describes His kingdom with four rich and imaginative parables. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/30/10 Mk 4:1-20 The Parable of the Soils. Why is it that the message of the kingdom is accepted by some yet rejected by others? Listen to Jesus' answer this puzzling question - if you have ears to hear. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/23/10 Mk 3:20-35 Whose side are you on? Certain choices in life are black and white. There is no middle ground and no legitimate position of neutrality. Here Jesus teaches that there are only two families and only two kinds of sin: pardonable or unpardonable. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/16/10 Mk 3:7-19 All the King's Men. Just like us, the disciples were failures until one day they were approached by a Jewish Rabbi who believed they could be just like Him. And this changed everything, as it will for you and me. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/9/10 Mk 2:13-3:6 The Mark Sandwich. What role do our self-efforts play in our spiritual life? What does it mean to mistakenly mix together "Law" and "Grace"? The answer is found sandwiched between these four inter-related stories. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 5/2/10 Mk 2:1-12 Forgiven. Living with the burden of your sin is like being spiritually paralyzed, but when you come to Jesus in faith, He allows you to get up and walk again in freedom. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/25/10 Mk 1:21-45 Jesus-Mania! During his early years, Jesus is surrounded by many fans. Like the paparazzi and autograph hounds in our day, they won't give Him any peace and quiet, because the Son of God has caused quite a stir. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/18/10 Mk 1:2-20 The One We've All Been Waiting For. Who is Jesus? Follow Him in the opening scenes of the Gospel of Mark as His identity and authority is firmly established. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/11/10 Mk 1:1 The Beginning of the Gospel. Are you up for a new beginning? If so, Jesus offers you some really good news if you'll leave it all behind. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/4/10 Passion Week 2010. Lk 24:13-35 How about a fresh start? Can you get a do-over in the game of life? Can God breathe life into a corpse? If you will invite our Risen Lord into your life, then yes, he'll raise you up from the dead.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 4/2/10 Jn 18-20 An Innocent Man is Condemned. A Guilty Man Goes Free. A special Good Friday service remembering our Lord Jesus' completed work on the cross on our behalf. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/28/10 Jn 12:12-19 The Triumph of Humility. The Triumphal entry of Christ on Palm Sunday set the world stage for the greatest week in the history of humankind. Indeed, the world would be conquered, not by a warrior king on a horse, but by a gentle king on a donkey. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/21/10 A Series on Prayer. Jn 21:1-12 Come and Have Breakfast with Me. Jesus invites us to come and enjoy His presence each day. A routine devotional life the key to our spiritual vitality and God's power at work in our lives.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/14/10 Lk 18:1-8 God is Willing. Have you ever prayed for something so long and so hard, but with no apparent answer or success? Have you been tempted to think, "God must not care about me?" If so, you are not alone and this message is for you. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 3/7/10 Cultivating a Culture of Peace. Eph 2:19-20; 1 Jn 4:12 Our Church: A Dwelling Place for God? Together, the people of God, living and loving each other in community, are the temple where God’s Holy Spirit takes up residence. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/28/10 Matt 18:21-35 Forgive as God Forgave You. Who is at the other end of your resentment? What does God call you to do and what kind of freedom could that bring? Forgiveness involves making four specific promises, listen and learn what they are...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/21/10 Lk 15:11-32 The Welcoming Father and His Three Sons. A timeless story that reminds us that sometimes we act like the prodigal son, and at other times, his older brother. What about the third son? Perhaps he could put this family back together? Let's listen to him...
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/14/10 Special Valentine's Day Message Thematic The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. In a culture where people are crying out so desperately for love, God offers satisfaction for the deepest longings of the human heart... 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 2/7/10 Cultivating a Culture of Peace. Matt 18:15-18 Love Must Be Tough. Many people view corrective confrontation as being legalistic, harsh, and judgmental, but our Lord teaches us that it is really all about love. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/31/10 James 1:19-21 Criticism and the Cross. How do you respond to criticism? Not responding appropriately can be exceedingly costly, and it may be a price you do not want to pay. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/24/10 Ps 32 The Silence that Stifles True Happiness. Have you ever experienced a block in your relationship with others? Listen to the story of a man who knows what it's like to not only be there, but also knows exactly how to get this kind of blockage resolved. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/17/10 Matt 7:3-5 The Man in the Mirror. When faced with a conflict our natural human response is to focus on the other person and play the blame game. But, following our Lord takes us down a different path. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/10/10 Jn 17:20-26 The Powerful Witness of Unity. Is actual church UNITY just a nice idea, but something that most thinking people have given up on? Or, is church UNITY a real, powerful and irresistible force that can actually shake the gates of hell? 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 1/3/10 Col 1:15-20 Real Peace. In a fractured world, the path toward genuine reconciliation has been modeled for us by the greatest peacemaker who ever lived, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/27/09 State of the Church. Josh 1:1-5 "State of the Church 2009." Do you have any New Year's resolutions? Our church does! As 2010 begins, we pause to look back at what God has done this past year and look forward to what we hope to see in this next year. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/20/09 Christ is in our Midst: Advent 2009 Rom 6:23 "THE Christmas Gift." There has only been one Christmas, the rest are anniversaries. Listen and enjoy hearing about the first Christmas gift ever given. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/13/09 Lk 2:1-20 "JOY to the World!" Would people characterize you as a person of joy, or a person who is always complaining in misery about your circumstances? Listen and learn about the true joy which comes because of the baby born in the manger. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 12/6/09 Rev 12:1-5 "Prince of PEACE" There is a long-standing war between God and His enemies. Who are they? Listen and learn about them and the peace treaty which brought the war to an end in an unusual nativity passage.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/29/09 Matt 1-2 "Bright HOPE for Tomorrow" Are you full of hope? Or, are you full of despair? There is only one who brings us a bright hope for tomorrow.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/22/09 The Good Life. 2 Tim 3:14-17 Is it In You?: (Audio Unavailable) We concluded our series with the primary discipline of engagement: personal bible study and meditation on the Scriptures. Is it in You?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/15/09 James 5:14-20 True Confessions: What do you do with your sin? You have two choices: Cover it up or Confess it. Which option do you think brings spiritual wholeness?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/8/09 Matt 6:16-18 True Fasting: Do you need a supernatural breakthrough in your life? The Lord has provided us with the discipline of fasting, to humble ourselves, to deny our flesh, to lay a special request before Him, and to remember that we long for His presence in our lives more than anything, even food. 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 11/1/09 Thematic Too Busy Not to Pray! (Audio Unavailable) The main reason why people don't pray is because they don't believe it actually does anything. The Bible teaches differently, this sermon discussed how we are to incorporate this discipline into our lives.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/25/09 Reformation Sunday Rom 1:16-17  Here We Stand. Reformation Day is an opportunity to celebrate our heritage and history, to affirm our central theological convictions and to consider God’s ongoing reformation of the church.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/18/09 The Good Life. Ex 20:8-11 Hurry Up and Slow Down: The first discipline we must learn is to slow down. In a culture which lives at warp speed, believers are called to renew through the principle of Sabbath rest.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/11/09 1 Cor 9:24-27   Strict Training: Have you ever needed a pep talk? This is exactly what this is, it serves as an introduction to a sermon series on the Spiritual Disciplines. Listen and be motivated by the inspirational words of an expert trainer, the apostle Paul, as he give us tips on living the Christian life with strict training.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 10/4/09 Re-think Church. Gal 6:7-10 Sowing and Reaping: This is exactly how we will accomplish our vision, by simply sowing and reaping, because our passage today promises us that God is not mocked. Don't be deceived. Don't sow to the flesh. Don't grow weary and don't give up, and believe God for the harvest.
Brian Shortmeier 9/27/09 Guest Missionary Speaker Rom 10:8-15 What does it take to Plant a Tribal Church? Our very own supported missionary Brian Shortmeier to Papua New Guinea gives us an exciting account of church planting.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/20/09 Re-Think Church. Acts 2:42-47  Growing Together: What is the secret to growing a mature church? There is quite a contrast between today's methods of slick marketing and cutting edge technology vs. the ancient ways of the early church in the book of Acts and the strategies recorded in the Didache. Listen to find out which way works best?
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/13/09 Rom 12:1-10 Be Devoted  to One Another: (Audio Unavailable) Sacrifice and Commitment to one another in a covenant relationship is the only way to turn our current reality into the vision and dream God has for His church.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 9/6/09 Eph 4:22-5:2 A New Community: Do you think of your Christianity as primarily about YOU, or is it about US? We believe it is about US! Christ died not only to save YOU, but also to create a new community, a new society, the new "man," or new "humanity," which is characterized by other-centeredness, forgiveness and love.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/30/09 Matt 24:1-2 Re-Invention. This message kicks off the "Re-Thinking" phase of casting our new church vision. Listen and learn about our new vision to Re-Invent ourselves, to accomplish the vision God is calling us into.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/23/09 Reaching Out. Thematic God is the Gospel! (Audio Unavailable) Ultimately the Good News is a relationship with God Himself. Eternal life through Jesus Christ is a restored relationship with the all-sufficient, all-satisfying, life-giving God of the Universe.   
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/16/09 Rom 3:23-26 What is the Message?: We never grow tired of learning and re-learning about all the glorious riches found in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sermon is an in depth explanation of what Christ has done for you. Listen and learn what the good news of Jesus Christ is NOT, and learn to love what it truly is, the greatest news in all the world.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/9/09 Lk 10:25-37 Who is my Neighbor? Exciting Message! Travel back in time and listen with 1st century Jewish ears as you hear Jesus, the Rabbi, say that nobody who is rightly related to God can walk by on the other side or the road while they examine the definition of “neighbor.” 
Pastor Dave Hentschel 8/2/09 Jn 4:3-26 Reaching Out like Jesus: Jesus commands us to spread the good news, but He has also modeled for us how it is most effectively done. Learn from the Master Fisherman Himself timeless principles of how to catch men.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/26/09 Thematic    Styles of Evangelism. Have you ever tried to be something you're not? Then you know that it can be an life-draining experience, especially when it comes to reaching out to others with the gospel. Instead, this message covers the various different styles of sharing Christ, so that you can do so in such a way that is uniquely "you."
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/19/09 Col 4:2-6    Three Habits to Cultivate around Unbelievers: Have you ever been frustrated with your attempts to reach the lost for Christ? This message give three practical tips to use to spread the greatest news in the world in a way that people will listen.
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/12/09 Be the Church. Thematic   Being the Church for the World: God is a God of Mission, He is chasing after His creation,  and He invites us to participate in the Mission with Him.  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 7/5/09 Eph 4:1-12  Being the Church as a Team: Ask not what your church can do for you, but what you can do for your church! How has God uniquely gifted you to serve the body of Christ?  
Pastor Dave Hentschel 6/28/09 Thematic  Identity Theft: Sometimes we do not live out our true identity in Christ. This message covers the top four lies Christians believe and God's solutions.  
 
Mt. Bethel Classics:
Dr. David Babbitt 7/20/2008 Farewell Pastor David Babbitt. After over a decade of faithful service as our Pastor, Mt. Bethel says good-bye to our dear friends David and Ann Babbitt.
Rev. Robert Damrau & Rev. Grover DeVault 10/25/1992 Happy Birthday Mt. Bethel! Listen as we celebrate our 225th birthday! This service was held at our historic meeting house a message about God's faithfulness through the years to our church.