Here is a collection of sermons from Connections & Local Missions Pastor, Ken Bevel.
June 11, 2023 AM
Ken Bevel
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:
Jesus Christ is __ and __ for every situation.
Through the blood of Jesus Christ, we now have:
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
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:
June 11, 2023 AM
Ken Bevel
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:
Jesus Christ is __ and __ for every situation.
Through the blood of Jesus Christ, we now have:
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
1 Samuel 25:9-13; Genesis 18:1-5
Falling short of practicing hospitality…
Practicing hospitality…
May 05, 2024 PM
Ken Bevel
2 Samuel 21:15-17; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
The Effects
Feelings That Follow
Father, please help me understand the seasons of my life and be faithful to exhibit a God-honoring response.
In View
Practical Application
June 30, 2024 AM
Ken Bevel
Colossians 1:19-22
Truth About the Old Self
Reconciled
Through Jesus
The Purpose
June 30, 2024 PM
Ken Bevel
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:
Danger of divisions:
Fruits of oneness:
December 08, 2024
Ken Bevel
Hebrews 10:32-39
Endurance – The ability to sustain an activity for an extended period of time
The only thing that prepares you to sustain continuous activity for an extended period of time is __.
1. __ the source of the trial
2. Look to GOD for __
3. __ under the trial
4. __ others while enduring trials
5. Control your emotions
a. __ your emotions and pain with God
b. __ the situation to His care
c. Take every thought __
6. Understand it will not last forever
7. __ is the example
Reflection/Response:
February 2, 2025
Ken Bevel
Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:13-16
Jesus begins teaching the disciples two important principles:
Practical Application:
July 20, 2025
Ken Bevel
Psalm 67
“God be gracious to us and bless us
And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah.
That Your way may be known on the earth,
Your salvation among all nations.
Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy;
For You will judge the peoples with uprightness.
And guide the nations on the earth. Selah.
Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.
The earth has yielded its produce;
God, our God, blesses us.
God blesses us,
That all the ends of the earth may fear Him.”
– Psalm 67
The Psalmist Makes __ to the One Who Is Able (v.1)
• Be Gracious to Us – Request for GOD to show __ or __ to an individual in need
• Bless Us – A request for GOD to bestow upon His people material or spiritual gifts
• Cause Your Face to Shine Upon Us – A request for GOD to look __ upon his servants and for His __ to abide with them
The Psalmist Announces the __ (v.2)
• Your Way May Be Known in the Earth – GOD’s ways are __ in the Word of GOD | Psalm 19:7-11
• Your Salvation Among the Nations – There is __ to be saved from the penalty of sin. | Isaiah 45:21-22
The Psalmist Encourages __ (v.3-5)
• The recipients of the blessings of GOD praise YOU.
• The people who witness the blessings of GOD praise YOU.
• The people whom GOD uses praise YOU.
The Psalmist __ the Results (v.6-7)
“The earth has yielded its produce; God, our God, blesses us. God blesses us, That all the ends of the earth may fear Him.”
God, you can trust me to use what You have placed in my hands to make Your way known in the earth and Your salvation among the nations.