Bethel Community Church Orlando

Following Jesus

Our mission statement at Bethel Community Church is that "We exist to Love and Lead One Another to Find and Follow Jesus.” Matthew 4 and Luke 5 tells of when Peter, Andrew, James, and John were called out by Jesus to follow Him. In some ways, this call is similar to their current work; in other ways, it is different. The image of fishing is still used, but now it involves people. The greatest purpose we can have in life is to follow Jesus in catching people for Him.

Become Harsh - Week 12 of ”12 WAYS YOUR PHONE IS CHANGING YOU”

Session 12 discusses how "We become harsh." Our phones have made it easier to judge others actions and call them out online. But how does the Bible say we should confront people who are doing wrong, and how can we apply it to the technology-age?

If you'd like a copy of the worksheet, email Jay@mybethel.cc.

Mother’s Day - HANNAH

Through the life of Hannah in the first two chapters of 1 Samuel, we’ll see five defining traits of a woman of faith. She endured years of silent suffering because of her barrenness. Yet she faithfully worshipped, pouring out her tears and petitions. When God answered her prayers, she not only kept her promise, she exploded with praise. We might think that it’s tough to relate to people in the Bible because their lives seemed so perfect and their culture was so different than ours. Hannah shows us that the Bible contains examples of real people with real problems, who face them with real faith. 

FOMO - Week 11 of ”12 WAYS YOUR PHONE IS CHANGING YOU”

The eleventh session of our Community Group is about how "We Fear Missing Out." We are tethered to our devices because we want to know, want to see, and don't want to be left out of what others are doing. While this is not a healthy way to live, there is one legitimate FOMO we should all have!

 

If you would like of a copy of the handout for this session, please email jay@mybethel.cc.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS//WEEK 6 - ”Do Not Hold this Sin Against Them”

Stephen is introduced as a servant of Christ. He also preached the grace and truth of the gospel of Jesus for which many people hated him. Although Stephen seemed to do everything right, he ultimately lost his life. He died for his faith. It may not have been obvious at the time, but Stephen’s most effective contribution to the kingdom of God came through his martyrdom. Paul was not converted by seeing Stephen delivered; he was converted by seeing Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, testifying of Jesus’ glory in the midst of pain. Through his death, Stephen became one of the greatest evangelists. 

Lose Meaning - Week 10 of ”12 WAYS YOUR PHONE IS CHANGING YOU”

Session 10 discusses how "We lose meaning." Smartphones make it easy to share and ingest a steady diet of pointless information. In contrast, Christians must consume a steady diet of wisdom. When we turn to God, we find the most precious wisdom and knowledge is not embedded in the newest device or the latest post on social media, but found in Jesus Christ.

If you'd like a copy of the worksheet, email Jay@mybethel.cc.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS//WEEK 5 - ”All Authority Has Been Given to Me”

After Jesus resurrected from the grave he spent 40 days on earth appearing before His followers. In Matthew 28:18, He tells them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." As we go through life, we don't go alone. In our neighborhood, in our workplace, in our home - Jesus is there. He has not abandoned us to do life on our own. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, and He is always with us. That should give us confidence to share the good news of the gospel with those we meet. 

12 Ways Recap - Week 9 of ”12 WAYS YOUR PHONE IS CHANGING YOU”

Session 9 is a review week for our Community Groups. We covered the first 8 ways our phones are changing us earlier this semester. After taking a few weeks off for Spring Break and Easter, we are discussing whether or not we control our phones or do our phones control us.  

If you'd like a copy of the worksheet, email Jay@mybethel.cc.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS//WEEK 4- ”He is Risen”

Today's last words come from the angel at Jesus' tomb found in Matthew 28:6: "He is not here; for he has risen.” But should we believe that this actually happened? We'll look at evidence for a factual resurrection and a few of the false theories against it. The overwhelming evidence presented proves that Jesus rose from the dead. Because Jesus conquered death, we can believe that His claims about the way to eternal life are also true. 

FAMOUS LAST WORDS//WEEK 3- ”It is Finished”

Tetelestai. One Greek word that means, "It is finished." The perfect work of Jesus Christ was complete, and His suffering was over. When Jesus cried out, "It is finished," He triumphed over Satan, fulfilled the requirements of the law, and put an end to the system of sacrifice. Everything that needed to be done for our salvation was done. It was finished! There is nothing for you to do but believe in Jesus Christ and His finished work.