Bethesda Mennonite Church

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer - Peace

In these dangerous times do we have peace?  What does the peace of God look like, how do we get, and how do we keep it?  Do others see the peace in us, and want it?

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer - Assured or Assurance Mark 16:16

Are we Assured Salvation, or do we have Assurance Of Salvation?  What does that mean, and what is the difference?  If we believe one way or the other, how does that affect our walk with Christ?

Ben Martin: Love And Respect Your Neighbor Genesis 1:26-29

Man is created in God's image, for God's pleasure.  If man is valuable to God, then we need to treat each other with respect, and love.

Art Martin: The Star - Numbers 24:17, Matthew 2:1-10

Do you realize that your light can save someone's soul?

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer: Women’s Roles In The Church 1 Timothy 3:1-6

Why do our churches not ordain women?  Does that mean we think God values women less than men?  What roles do women have the church then?  What does God say?

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer: Who Makes The Rules - Hebrews 10:5-7

Who makes the rules in your house, your church, your life?  Why do we obey - what are the blessings of obedience and submission?  Who are we submitting to?

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer: Who’s Asking The Questions? Matthew 28:10-20

What are the obstacles we face reaching out to people of non-Mennonite backgrounds, and how can we overcome them?

Nathan Good: Sing To The Lord A New Song: Psalm 96

As new men and women, do we have a new song?  Where does that song come from, how do we sing it, to whom do we sing it?

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer: The Christian And The State 1 Peter 2:9-17

What is the Christian's relationship to the state - specifically, why don't we vote, or participate in politics?  Do we have a ready answer when asked?

Jeff Messenger: Have A Ready Answer: Exclusivity - 1 Peter 3:14-16

Are we ready to tell and defend the Gospel at any time?  Do our lives show the hope within us at all times?  Do we know why we do the things we do, the traditions we keep and can we easily and convincingly answer when challenged?  In particular, are we prepared to answer that Jesus is the only path to salvation?