Randy McCarthy read from John chapter 13 and spoke using the theme Why Does God Tell Us Things? He also read from 2-Samuel chapter 15 and compared the betrayal of Ahithophel to Judas.
Kingdom of God
Allen Daniels spoke about the Kingdom of God (Kingdom of Heaven). He first gave several examples in the scriptures and then spoke about what the kingdom is and the 3 phases of the kingdom (militant, spiritual, eternal)
Referenced Scriptures: [John 18:33-37, Matthew 11:11-12,4:17,10:5-7, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 6:9-10,31-34, John 3:3-6, Luke 17:20-21, John 10:, 2Peter 1:1-11, 2Corinthians 12:1-4, 1Corinthians 15:20-24,51-58]
Seeking the Face of God
Randy McCarthy began by reading from 1Chronicles 16 (Psalm of Thanksgiving) and spoke about Seeking the Face of God.
1Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
Referenced Scriptures: [Psalm 27:4-9, Hosea 5:5-6,15, Daniel 9:2-3,17, Mark ,2Corinthians 4:1-6]
Trials of Faith (1Peter 1)
Allen Daniels introduced services by reading Psalm 100
Mark Hasenmyer read and commented from 1Peter chapter 1 and spoke about Trials of Faith
1Peter 1:6-7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ
Our Dependence on God
Randy McCarthy spoke about Our Dependence on God .
Referenced Scriptures: [Mark 12:41-44, Psalm 18, 2Corinthians 12:1-10]
Blessings, Ephesians 1
Allen Daniels read from Ephesians chapter 1 and spoke about Blessings.
Referenced Scriptures: [Romans 8:1-2, Galatians 1:1-5]
The Good Shepherd (cont.) [John 10]
Randy McCarthy continued speaking (from July 14) about The Good Shepherd.
Referenced Scriptures: [John 10:1-6, Psalm 23, Isaiah 40:10-11, Jeremiah 23:1-4, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Zechariah 13:7, John 9:35-41, John chapter 10]
The Good Shepherd | Second Coming of Christ
Randy McCarthy spoke about The Good Shepherd.
Mark Hasenmyer read from 1st Thessalonians chapter 4 (1Thes 4:13-18) and spoke about the hope of the second coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.
Bethlehem PB of Oklahoma City Annual Meeting – 2024
July 14, Sunday Morning
The Handwriting on the Wall
David Bass introduced services and spoke about Faith.
Larry Webb read from Daniel chapter 5 and spoke about The Handwriting on the Wall.
Note: There was a microphone issue during the first portion of Elder Webb’s sermon causing interference.
Bethlehem PB of Oklahoma City Annual Meeting – 2024
July 13, Saturday Afternoon
Faith and the #300 | The Spirit and the Body
Vernon Johnson spoke using the theme of Faith and the number 300.
Referenced Scriptures: [Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 6:9,14-15, Romans 3:-, Genesis 45:22, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 6:16, 1Peter 1:7]
Larry Webb spoke about the spirit and the body.
Referenced Scriptures: [1Kings 17:17-23, Luke 8:48-56, John chapter 11]
Bethlehem PB of Oklahoma City Annual Meeting – 2024
July 13, Saturday Morning