Ken Bevel

Sermon Notes

Here is a collection of sermons from Connections & Local Missions Pastor, Ken Bevel.

June 11, 2023 AM
Ken Bevel

Standing Firm

Hebrews 10:19-25

The writer of Hebrews reiterates the __ of Jesus Christ to a generation of believers and the dangers of __ away from the truth of the gospel.

The superiority of Christ over things previously learned:

  1. Superiority over __
  2. Superiority over __
  3. Superiority over __
  4. Superiority over the __
  5. Superiority over the __

Jesus Christ is __ and __ for every situation.

  1. Superior to our __
  2. Superior to our __
  3. Superior to our __
  4. Superior to our __

Through the blood of Jesus Christ, we now have:

  1. An __ into the presence of God
  2. __ to eternal redemption
  3. An __ who sits at the right hand of God

1. Let Us __ (approach)

Acceptance of the invitation with a confident trust in what God has promised

2. Let Us __ (keep secure)

Continuously communicating our commitment to Jesus and publicly acknowledging our relationship

3. Let Us __ (look at attentively)

Caring about others crossing the finish line

September 17, 2023 PM
Ken Bevel

Reconciliation

2 Samuel 21:1-14

What is it that stands between you and God?

1) Continuously __ the Lord. (v. 1)
Matthew 7:7-11

2) Realize you may be __ from the situation. (vv. 1-2)
Job 1:5

3) Be __ in your response. (vv. 2-3)
2 John 1:6

4) Take caution not to __ God to reconcile the relationship. (v. 7)

5) Show __ to the hurting. (vv. 10-13)
Luke 6:36; James 2:13; Matthew 5:7

Points of Reconciliation:

  • __
  • Family
  • __

June 11, 2023 AM
Ken Bevel

Standing Firm

Hebrews 10:19-25

The writer of Hebrews reiterates the __ of Jesus Christ to a generation of believers and the dangers of __ away from the truth of the gospel.

The superiority of Christ over things previously learned:

  1. Superiority over __
  2. Superiority over __
  3. Superiority over __
  4. Superiority over the __
  5. Superiority over the __

Jesus Christ is __ and __ for every situation.

  1. Superior to our __
  2. Superior to our __
  3. Superior to our __
  4. Superior to our __

Through the blood of Jesus Christ, we now have:

  1. An __ into the presence of God
  2. __ to eternal redemption
  3. An __ who sits at the right hand of God

1. Let Us __ (approach)

Acceptance of the invitation with a confident trust in what God has promised

2. Let Us __ (keep secure)

Continuously communicating our commitment to Jesus and publicly acknowledging our relationship

3. Let Us __ (look at attentively)

Caring about others crossing the finish line

June 11, 2023 PM
Ken Bevel

Practicing Hospitality

1 Samuel 25:9-13; Genesis 18:1-5

Falling short of practicing hospitality…

  • Feeds a __ mentality
  • Disobeys the Lord’s __
  • Fails to __ the heart of God

Practicing hospitality…

  • Displays our love for the __
  • Displays our love for __
  • Points others to the __
  • Removes a __ attitude
  • Removes __
  • Welcomes those who are __
  • __ those in need
  • __ others
  • __ others
  • Provides opportunities to be __

May 05, 2024 PM
Ken Bevel

 

Seasons 

 

2 Samuel 21:15-17; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

 

The Effects

  • __ (v. 15)
  • __ self (v. 16)
  • __ the safety of others (v. 17)
  • Jeopardize the __ for growth (v. 17)

 

Feelings That Follow

  • Frustration with others
  • Frustration with the situation
  • Evaluation of self-worth

 

Father, please help me understand the seasons of my life and be faithful to exhibit a God-honoring response.

 

In View

  • Seasons of life are __ by God.
    (Acts 1:7; Daniel 2:21)
  • There is never a season when we are __.
    (Psalm 16:9-11)
  • Each season looks __, but they all have __. 
    (Philippians 1:6)
            – A reminder in the fruitful season: __ the Lord
              (Deuteronomy 8:10-11)
            – A reminder in the difficult season: __ the Lord.
              (Psalm 62:5-8)
            – A reminder in the waiting season: __ the Lord.
              (Psalm 37:7)
  • Seek __ counsel during unfamiliar seasons of life.
    (Proverbs 11:14; 12:15; 15:22; 19:20; 24:6)
  • The seasons are not __. 
    (Galatians 6:9)

 

Practical Application

  • Look for opportunities to praise the Lord in every season.
  • Look for opportunities to serve the Lord in every season.
  • Look for opportunities to disciple others in every season.

June 30, 2024 AM
Ken Bevel

Reconciled 

Colossians 1:19-22

Truth About the Old Self

  • __: shut out from fellowship and intimacy
  • Hostile in mind: actively hostile, hating and opposing another
  • Engaging in __ deeds

Reconciled

  • Reconciled us: bring back to a former state of __ with God

Through Jesus

  • Not of our own works or __

The Purpose

  • __: set apart for God
  • Blameless: without blemish, faultless, unblamable
  • Beyond __: cannot be called to account

June 30, 2024 PM
Ken Bevel

Fruits of Oneness

John 17:20-21

What do people see when they view the church?

Prays for Himself
1) __ Your Son

Prays for His Disciples
2) Keep them in Your __
3) __ them in truth

Prays for All Believers
4) They may all be __

Examples of oneness between the Father and the Son:

  • Demonstrated through __
  • Demonstrated in moments of yielding
  • Demonstrated in words of __
  • Demonstrated in agreement
  • Demonstrated through __

Danger of divisions:

  • Promotes selfish __ (Romans 16:17-18)
  • Fighting and arguments (1 Corinthians 1:10-11)
  • Fractured __ (Luke 11:17)
  • Broken relationships (Jude 1:16-19)
  • Causes others to be __ (Titus 3:9-11)
  • Abomination in the eyes of the Lord (Proverbs 6:16-19)

Fruits of oneness:

  • The __ of the Father
  • Strengthens relationships
  • Quick resolution of __
  • Builds trust
  • __ in kingdom efforts
  • Many may believe