Nov 11: The Beauty of Holiness (Mozingo)
Using Psalm 27, verse 4 as a text, Elder Mozingo magnifies the “beauty of holiness.” God seeks this beauty in those who worship Him. Holiness is purity of life, as exemplified by Christ. Worldly ideas of beauty are centered in appearance, but God desires His children to adorn themselves with good works flowing from a heart of thanksgiving.
Our righteousness is like filthy rags. The works of legalism undertaken to prove our own merit are smoke in the nose and eyes of the Lord. Only the imputed righteousness of Christ pleases God. Learn how you can put on the robes of Christ’s righteousness and know the joy and peace that comes from fellowship with your Lord.
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2/9/08: Ordination Service of Elder Will Martin
We previously shared the sermon preached by Brother Will Martin on the morning of his ordination. Now we have made available a condensed form of the entire ordination service, both morning and afternoon services.
- Track 1: The Church That Christ Established by Brother Will Martin
- Track 2: The Forming of the Presbytery
- Track 3: The Questioning of the Congregation by Elder Joe Hildreth
- Track 4: The Questioning of the Candidate by Elder John Melvin
- Track 5: The Ordination Charge: Chosen to Be A Soldier by Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr.
Feb 10: The Kindness and Love of God Toward Those Filled with Hate (Mozingo)
Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. expounds Titus 3:3-8. This message reminds us that God loved us while we were not lovable. As it is written in verse 5, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.” And so it is that God can have a people “out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev 5:9). Nothing can prevent the movement of God’s Spirit in His sovereign work of regeneration. The Bible teaches that all of God’s children will one day be in heaven, even though many will never hear a sermon preached on this earth. So eternal salvation is entirely secured by God’s grace, and all the glory belongs to Christ.
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2/9/08: Ordination of Elder Will Martin
The Lord blessed us with His presence during the ordination of Elder Will Martin on Saturday, February 9, 2008. During morning services, Brother Martin preached from the gospel of Matthew, chapters 15 and 16. He pointed out the distinguishing characteristics of the New Testament church established by Jesus Christ in Matthew 16:18.
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Feb 9: Ordination of Brother Will Martin to the office of Elder
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Bethany will host a presbytery of local ministry to ordain Brother Will Martin to the office of Elder. Services will begin with singing at 10:30 Saturday morning, with preaching by Brother Martin to follow. Join us for lunch at noon. The ordination service will begin after lunch. We invite all ordained ministers and deacons from our sister churches to take part in the presbytery.
Brother Martin has accepted the call of Macedonia Church in Cartersville, Georgia, and has already begun serving them as a pastor. Please join the congregations of Bethany and Macedonia on this joyous occasion.
Believing God (1 of 2) – Elder Sonny Pyles
From Bethany’s 2007 Annual Fall Meeting: Elder Sonny Pyles, Friday 10/26 (Download)
Elder Pyles opens by warning briefly of the dangers of “moralistic, therapeutic Deism” arising lately in America. His main subject is the need for believers in God to do what they can even as they pray for His aid. This message is an antidote to fatalism and a beautiful study of providence in practice.
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What Manner of Persons Ought Ye To Be? – Elder Chris Crouse
From Bethany’s 2007 Annual Fall Meeting: Elder Chris Crouse, Friday 10/26 (Download)
Elder Crouse exhorts us to live with the expectation that Christ may return at any moment.
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