"The Tragedy of Not Knowing"
June 29, 2025
In this powerful message from our study in the Gospel of John, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores a sobering reality for many believers: the gap between the biblical promises we read and the actual life we experience. Just as being unaware of a riptide at the beach can be life-threatening, being unaware of the Holy Spirit can be spiritually tragic.
Drawing from John 14–16 and Acts 19, Pastor Jason asks the same question the Apostle Paul asked centuries ago: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Discover why Jesus said it was actually better for Him to leave so that the Holy Spirit could come, and learn how to move from religious routine to a life empowered by God’s indwelling presence.
More From This Series
Feeding of the 5,000
June 1, 2025
In this message, Pastor Matt Piland explores the only miracle (outside of the Resurrection) recorded in all four Gospels: the feeding of the 5,000. Using the ambitious goal of the 1969 Apollo moon landing as a backdrop, Pastor Matt shows us that for every “why” God gives us, our human nature naturally comes up with a thousand “why not”s.
When the math of your life doesn’t add up—when the resources don’t match the mountain in front of you—how do you respond? Discover how Jesus takes the “natural” facts of our lives and applies “supernatural” multiplication to achieve the impossible.
Feeding the 4,000
June 8, 2025
In this installment of our “Summer at Bethlehem” series, Pastor Matt Piland dives into Mark 8 to explore the feeding of the 4,000. Often confused with the feeding of the 5,000, this was a distinct miracle with a powerful message: The gospel is “Good News” available for all people.
Pastor Matt challenges us to look past our current pressures and remember God’s past faithfulness. Whether you are facing a “wilderness” in your finances, your health, or your family, discover why Jesus is more interested in your trust than your certainty. Learn how to move from a “human point of view” to “God’s point of view” and see Jesus for who He truly is.
"Men: Clarity or Confusion?"
June 15, 2025
In this special Father’s Day message, Lead Pastor Jason Britt addresses the cultural “hot topic” of masculinity. With an intentional lack of clarity coming from every corner of society, many men find themselves lonely, anxious, and directionless. Using John 10 as a foundation, Pastor Jason explores how the “thief” (Satan) seeks to steal, kill, and destroy the identity of men, while Jesus offers a life of flourishing and purpose.
This isn’t about traditional American stereotypes or toxic dominance; it’s about Biblical Masculinity. Discover why the transition from boyhood to manhood isn’t marked by an age, but by a mindset—moving from a consumer to a producer, and from a “hired hand” who runs away to a “Good Shepherd” who stays.
"The Vine, The Gardener, and The Branches"
June 22, 2025
In one of His final teachings before the Cross, Jesus shared a powerful metaphor to define our relationship with Him: the Vine and the Branches. In this message, Pastor Kevin Miller unpacks John 15:1–17, exploring what it means to live a life of lasting significance.
We often try to “add a little Jesus” to our lives like seasoning on a meal, but Jesus makes it clear: He isn’t an “add-on”—He is the Source. Discover how to move from manufactured good behavior to fruit that is produced from the inside out through total dependence on the True Vine.
"Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet"
July 6, 2025
In the final installment of our summer series through the Gospel of John, guest speaker Mike Linch (Senior Pastor of NorthStar Church) takes us into the Upper Room just 21 hours before the crucifixion. While the disciples are busy arguing over who among them is the greatest, Jesus does the unthinkable: He trades His robe for a towel and a basin.
Drawing from John 13, Pastor Mike explains that Jesus didn’t just tell us how to lead—He showed us. In a world that tells us the way up is to climb over others, Jesus demonstrates that the way up is actually down. Discover why the call to “wash feet” isn’t a suggestion for some, but a mandate for all who follow the Savior.