Sermons from Bethany Baptist Church in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago. A Community Growing in Grace.
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Bethany Lutheran church is located in Austin, TX. We are a church dedicated to Christ and creating a community for people to belong. Bethany is a place to belong, explore, and enjoy the presence and grace of Christ.
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The teachings of Jesus lead us to a better, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first taught, and it’s still true today. But what does it mean to actually practice the way of Jesus in today’s complex, secular world? In this podcast by Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer responds to that important question through his teachings at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Join us as John Mark provides practical insight on how you can be with Jesus, become like Him and do ...
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Podcast by Bethany Grace Community Church
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Bonnie Violet is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist and digital chaplain. YouTuber & Host of a queer chaplain podcast with such series as Drag & Spirituality, TranSpirit & Faith Leaders. Co-host of Splintered Grace with her conservative christian aunt & At the CCC recovery podcast. Creator & Founder of Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDS (a.l.p.ha.) & the annual Drag & Spirituality Summit. Bonnie Violet shares her experience strength and hope with HIV for 24 years, re ...
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Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E9
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"Sabbath rest empowers resurrection work." In a world filled with burnout, exhaustion, and shallow indulgence, Tyler Staton argues that Sabbath is a practice to reform our relationship with work and rest - helping us work with God and receive rest as a gift from him. Highlighting the scriptural foundations and formational purpose of this practice, …
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052624_robert_marshall_mark_2_8-12.mp3File Size: 56534 kbFile Type: mp3Download Fileبقلم Bethany - McKinley Park, Chicago
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051924_ready_for_the_harvest_kensen_lam_lk_10_1-20.mp3File Size: 63311 kbFile Type: mp3Download Fileبقلم Bethany - McKinley Park, Chicago
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Generosity (ft. Gavin Bennett) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E8
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Are our hands so full of money that we can't receive the generosity of God? Gavin Bennett argues that how we handle money is key to our apprenticeship to Jesus. He shows us that when our generosity is rooted in God's generosity, we can more fully step into our role as stewards of the resources God's entrusted to us. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew …
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Forty days after Easter the church celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which Jesus promised would happen back in John 15 and 16. Join us as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and as we exigence the Spirit-led life. Acts 2:1–21 (ESV) When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sou…
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Service (ft. Bethany Allen) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E7
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What if serving others is more rewarding than we think? Bethany Allen argues that we often only consider the costs of service, but rarely consider the deeper rewards it brings: lasting joy and fulfillment. She not only encourages us to see and sacrifice for one another in service, but also offers us five principles to guide as we serve. Key Scriptu…
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Meeting Jesus | The Crowd of Galilee
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Jesus’ words are often difficult to receive. Jesus’ words often revealed people’s true motives and allegiances. But Jesus was ok with people not following him. He didn’t hedge on the truth or beg people to follow him. How do Jesus’ words challenge our motives and allegiances when we meet him in our real lives?…
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Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6
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What does not eating have to do with following Jesus? Tyler Staton breaks down the "why" of fasting: how it can help us focus on what's most important, give us freedom from idols in our lives, and grow us in compassion for others. Key Scripture Passages: Romans 12v1 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly …
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Meeting Jesus | The Woman at the Well
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In John’s Gospel Jesus meets people all across the spectrum of faith, from religious leaders like Nicodemus to outcasts like the women and the well. Jesus seems to be harsh with this woman, calling out her sin. But what if Jesus was doing a deeper work? What if he was actually meeting her in her deepest place of shame and in turn offering her heali…
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Community | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E5
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"You can't follow Jesus alone." John Mark shows us the essential nature of community in our walk with Jesus: how God adopts us into his family and the role our brothers and sisters play in our formation. He concludes with an encouragement to be intentional in finding community, and when we do, to put down deep roots. Key Scripture Passages: Mark 1v…
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042824_who_is_the_greatest_darnell_lewis_mark_9_33-37.mp3File Size: 53014 kbFile Type: mp3Download Fileبقلم Bethany - McKinley Park, Chicago
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Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader, came to Jesus by night. Nicodemus was curious about Jesus and who he was and where he came from. But Jesus did not give him easy answers. Jesus spoke about water and Spirit and being “born again.” What did this all mean for Nicodemus, for the people of Israel, and for us today? John 3:1-21 (ESV) Now there was a…
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Solitude (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E4
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"When you're waiting, you're not doing nothing. You're doing the most important something there is. You're allowing your soul to grow up. If you can't wait, you can't become what God created you to be." - Unknown In a world that is full of noise and activity, solitude is deeply uncomfortable for many of us. Yet it's core to the way of Jesus. Tyler …
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Meeting Jesus: Calling His Disciples
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Jesus’ first disciples heard of this rabbi from John the Baptizer and were instantly drawn to Jesus. Their response to Jesus’ call was to bring others to Jesus. What have you heard about Jesus? What has drawn you to Jesus? How is Jesus inviting you to tell others to “Come and see”?بقلم Pastor Anthony Celia
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Scripture (ft. Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E3
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Why are the Scriptures so confusing? Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton discuss how our intuition about what the Bible should do - that it's supposed to tell us about what's true, good, and God's voice - are correct. But these intuitions without the right tools to read can destruct our faith more than they construct it. Together, Tyler and Tim show us how…
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John first met Jesus when they were both in their mothers’ wombs. Yet, in the first chapter of John’s Gospel John the Baptizer has to come to grips with who he is and what his calling is in light of who Jesus is and what his calling is. Who are we as the people of God and what is our calling as we confess with John, “I have seen and have borne witn…
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Prayer (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E2
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"Prayer is the soil where every other spiritual practice grows." Tyler teaches on the pervasiveness of prayer in every facet of our spiritual walk and its importance in our growth. He challenges us to pray like we believe that God hears and answers. Key Scripture Passage: Hebrews 5v7 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our com…
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Meeting Jesus | So That You May Believe
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How and why does God reveal himself to us? Is it through nature? Through dreams? Through an ancient book filled with wild and crazy stories? All of those questions could be answered with a maybe. But the Gospel of John gives us a clear and concise answer to how and why God reveals himself to us. The answer is Jesus; that we may meet him and come to…
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Nine Practices for a Rule of Life (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E1
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What is the "yoke" of Jesus? Tyler Staton breaks down Jesus's invitation, helping us to experience the joy and life of Jesus as we follow in his ways. Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 11v28-30 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Emily from Lakewood, Califo…
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Hope Like Nothing the World Has Ever Seen
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Do you have hope? John Mark explores the life-changing message of Easter by showing us the hope found in the story of Jesus and his resurrection. Key Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 15v1-28 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Christopher from Superior, …
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There Are No Accidental Saints | Austin Book Tour Teaching and Q+R
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"Godliness is possible, but it is not natural." John Mark discusses some of the foundational ideas from his new book: Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Jesus, Do as He Did. John Mark challenges us to resist the distractions that tempt us to waste our lives, and instead become people of love who live for our eulogies rather than our res…
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031724_sermonkensen_lam_luke_8_1-15.mp3File Size: 68277 kbFile Type: mp3Download Fileبقلم Bethany - McKinley Park, Chicago
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How do we read the Bible? John Mark talks about the importance of obedience in our reading the Bible, challenging us to not only study the Bible, but meditate and digest it through slow, prayerful reading of the Scriptures. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 24v13-27, 44-48; Joshua 1v7-8; Psalm 1v1-3 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circ…
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Why read the Bible? John Mark argues that we don't just read the Scriptures to gain information or be entertained, but to be shaped: to become more like the God whose story and character are revealed to us as we read. Key Scripture Passages: 2 Timothy 3v14-18 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers.…
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Last Sunday we got an image of how Satan messes with the harvest. In this parable he isn’t snatching the seed before he takes root he is sowing seeds of destruction – weeds. Many times we wonder why God just doesn't just get rid of it all but to pull the weed is to pull out the wheat. So evil and good co-exist and grow together until the end when e…
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Authentic Selves Book Brunch Panel Discussion at Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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Send us a Text Message. Here is the link to the full program. https://youtu.be/4vhIQ2v3q7E?si=9J1oE4CafoaKWona PANEL DISCUSSION Joey Morelli, author of Authentic Selves Liliana Rauer Bonnie Violet BIG Thank you to my Patreon members who contribute on a monthly basis to support the work of this podcast and the overall work of a queer chaplain. To le…
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The Book of Strange New Things | It Is Written E2
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What exactly is the Bible? If we misunderstand what the Bible is, we’ll turn in into something it’s not. John Mark makes the case that the Bible is a library of writings that are both divine and human, that together tell a unified story which leads us to Jesus. Key Scripture Passages: John 5v39-40 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The C…
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Get Behind Me Satan | At War with Satan
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Knowing Christ means we are in an all out war against the devil. We fight against sin and seek faithfulness not because we believe we can save ourselves but because Christ has saved us and we want to live faithfully and push back against anything and everything that would try to pull us away. 1 John 3:7-10 (ESV) Little children, let no one deceive …
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Evil is not just a struggle with greed or lust; this is a spiritual struggle with spiritual forces at play. Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, to undo what God has done. We see this with Job and we see this in so many ways in our own lives. However, no matter what Satan throws at us: loss, death, pain, etc. we know it is all temporary because…
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The Problem With the Bible | It Is Written E1
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We have a problem with the Bible. More and more followers of Jesus in the west don’t read it, don’t now how to read it, don’t even like it, and frankly, take issue with it. So why do we follow the Bible? In this episode, John Mark looks at how Jesus talked about the Bible, arguing that we believe in the Bible because of Jesus's authority, not the o…
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Get Behind Me Satan | Satan Knows Jesus
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Satan is a creature and ultimately has no power. He is powerless in the presence of Christ but he isn’t something to be toyed with or underestimated. The name of Christ isn’t something to be used for fame, recognition, or some demonstration of “magic”. Acts 19: 11-20 (ESV) The Sons of Sceva And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of P…
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021824_sermon_brian_dye_matthew_16_13-20.mp3File Size: 59326 kbFile Type: mp3Download Fileبقلم Bethany - McKinley Park, Chicago
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Evil is not just a struggle with greed or lust; this is a spiritual struggle with spiritual forces at play. Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, to undo what God has done. We see this with Job and we see this in so many ways in our own lives. However, no matter what Satan throws at us: loss, death, pain, etc. we know it is all temporary because…
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Dreams: Different, Harder, Longer, Better | Discovering Your Identity and Calling (Revamped) E6
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Are you waiting on a dream from God? John Mark teaches about God's promises through the story of Joseph. He shows us that God's fulfillment of our deepest dreams and desires are often even better than we can imagine, giving us hope and endurance in the different, harder, and longer middle of the story. Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 37v2 - Genesis…
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Jesus | Learning to Let Go of Control
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The last character we are looking at is Jesus. Jesus’ entire life was one of surrender to his Father’s will (John 5:19). As we get ready to enter into the season of Lent we are focusing on Jesus’ act of giving up control and how through his faithfulness to his Father’s will he brought life to all people. Jesus went to the cross for us. And because …
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How We Change: Intentional Spiritual Formation | Discovering Your Identity and Calling (Revamped) E5
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Have you ever tried to change but couldn't make it last? As John Mark taught last week, we're constantly being shaped by our beliefs, habits, relationships, and environment. This week, he tells us how to fight back and create lasting transformation in our lives. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 6v39-40; Romans 12v2; Matthew 5-7 Discussion Guide: https:…
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Paul | Learning to Let Go of Identity
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Before meeting Jesus, Paul had placed his identity before God and other people in things like his heritage, his religious activity, and career accolades. As people living 2,000 years later, we often fall into the same trap. What enabled Paul to let go of these things to the point that he could call them rubbish?! Join us as we begin to discover how…
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How We Change: Unintentional Spiritual Formation | Discovering Your Identity and Calling E4 (Revamped)
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"The question isn't, are you being formed? It's, what are you being formed into?" John Mark talks about the various influences that shape our lives and who we become. He challenges us to be intentional with our beliefs, habits, relationships, and experiences to form us into people of love. Key Scripture Passages: Ephesians 4v1-24; Galatians 4v19; P…
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Mary and Martha | Learning to Let Go of the Hustle
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This is a fairly well-known Bible story that is used to teach us to focus on Jesus. But we don’t often address what is going on in our hearts that makes it so difficult for us to “choose the good portion” which is Jesus. Maybe we have placed our worth in the hustle and maybe Jesus is asking us to surrender the hustle of life to him as we follow him…
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One Memory That Really got me Thinking (Alex) an exert from "transmission" a spiritual autobiography
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Send us a Text Message. "You see of late I have been really challenged with feeling loved, supported and cared for by my family and I think in feel so deeply like this in this moment and time, a moment and time that I feel like I need them more than I have ever needed them, it paints over all the ways my family has shown up for me of the years. It …
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Calling: The Inward Journey | Discovering Your Identity and Calling E3 (Revamped)
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"The main thing God gets out of your life is the person you become" - Dallas Willard Our calling isn't just about what we do with our lives: it's also about who we become. John Mark talks about the inward journey: who we are called to be as believers, and how to get there. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 4v18-22; Matthew 9v9-13 Discussion Guide: ht…
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