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Reverend Chip Hammond is pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Leesburg, Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nyack College, Nyack, New York, and a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to 16 years of pastoral and preaching experience, Rev. Hammond serves as Chairman of the Candidates and Credentials Committee of the Presbytery of the MidAtlantic (OPC) as well as being a conference speaker, and the creator of 1T4-8, a father/son biblical manhood training program. Previously he had developed and implemented a chaplaincy program in the local police department and served as Senior Chaplain for five years. He currently lives in Northern Virginia with his wife Donna and 4 children. en-us Copyright 2008 Bethel Presbyterian Church Notepad Religion & Spirituality Christianity no "We do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus our Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake." Sermon archives of Bethel Presbyterian Church (OPC); 19856 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA 20175; Office Phone: 703-777-4221. Reverend Chip Hammond is pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Leesburg, Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nyack College, Nyack, New York, and a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to 16 years of pastoral and preaching experience, Rev. Hammond serves as Chairman of the Candidates and Credentials Committee of the Presbytery of the MidAtlantic (OPC) as well as being a conference speaker, and the creator of 1T4-8, a father/son biblical manhood training program. Previously he had developed and implemented a chaplaincy program in the local police department and served as Senior Chaplain for five years. He currently lives in Northern Virginia with his wife Donna and 4 children. Sermons from Bethel Presbyterian Church (OPC), Leesburg, VA Bethel OPC Bethel Presbyterian Church http://www.bethelpres.com/images/hammond.jpg http://www.bethelpres.com Pastor, Bethel Presbyterian Church 100 130 bible, christianity, God, Jesus, religion, sermons, preaching, teaching, protestant, Presbyterian, OPC, reformed, bethel, Leesburg Virginia Copyright 2008 Bethel Presbyterian Churchbible, christianity, God, Jesus, religion, sermons, preaching, teaching, protestant, Presbyterian, OPC, reformed, bethel, Leesburg VirginiaReligion & Spirituality/ChristianityEducation/TrainingThis is our sermon page at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Click on any sermon link to play it, or right click and save the file to your computer. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/322864807/2008-06-29.mp3 Sandals Too Big, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 29, 2008. Matthew 20:29-34. Jesus is more than just moralistic example who provides a didactic pattern for our lives. He is a Savior that does beyond all we could ask or think (let alone do) in securing our salvation. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 29 June 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:26:05 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-29.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-29.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-29.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/322338740/2008-06-22.mp3 When Will We Learn?, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 22, 2008. Matthew 20:17-28. God's patience with us; our holy responsibility to learn. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 22 June 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:30:14 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-22.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-22.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-22.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/317048772/2008-06-15.mp3 All Of Grace, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 15, 2008. Matthew 20:1-16. We are rewarded for what Christ has done - all that we have and will have is due to the grace of God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 15 June 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:29:42 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-15.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-15.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-15.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/310096221/2008-06-08.mp3 First Things Last, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 8, 2008. Matthew 19:13-30. Self-promotion and seeking a name for yourself, so critical to making it in the world, is a barrier to entering the Kingdom of God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 08 June 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:29:46 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-08.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-08.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-08.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/302605122/2008-06-01.mp3 For This Life Only, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Matthew 19:1-12. On marriage and commitment; marriage is a picture of Christ and his Church. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 01 June 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:37:46 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-01.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-01.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-06-01.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/300223092/2008-05-25.mp3 Forgiveness and the Antilamechian Principle, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, May 25, 2008. Matthew 18:21-35. If we are to expect clemency and forgiveness from God, we must be those who extend clemency and mercy to others. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 25 May 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:36:11 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-25.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-25.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-25.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/300223093/2008-05-18.mp3 Gospel Relationships, by Rev. Vincent Tauriello. Sunday, May 18, 2008. Galatians 5:26-6:5. Vinny Tauriello is the Associate Pastor of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Frederick, MD. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 18 May 2008 15:00:00 EST No Galatians 0:35:08 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-18.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-18.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-18.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/300223094/2008-05-11.mp3 The Keys of the Kingdom, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, May 11, 2008. Matthew 18:15-20. Does one's relationship to the Church matter? Jesus thinks so. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 11 May 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:30:17 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-11.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-11.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-11.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/283669511/2008-05-04.mp3 What We're Good At, What We're Not, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, May 4, 2008. Matthew 18:15-17. One of the notes of the Church is the proper exercise of discipline. Reformed folk tend to be good at this aspect of the Church's life, at least as far as the practice is concerned. But we can fail to grasp the purpose for the practice, and so sin in carrying it out if we are not careful. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 04 May 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:36:42 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-04.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-04.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-05-04.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/274261340/2008-04-20.mp3 Our Proper Place, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 20, 2008. Matthew 18:10-14. Soberly thinking about ourselves - not thinking about ourselves more highly than we ought - conern, not how great we'll be in the kingdom, but if we'll make it to the kingdom. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 20 April 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:27:45 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-04-20.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-04-20.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-04-20.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/269643027/2008-04-13.mp3 The Real Question is the Question that Keeps us Real, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 13, 2008. Matthew 18:1-9. We approach with Lord with OUR questions, and they are usually the wrong ones. Jesus came to tell us, not merely the answers, but the questions. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 13 April 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:31:31 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-04-13.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-04-13.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-04-13.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/260996206/2008-03-30.mp3 A Taxing Issue, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 30, 2008. Matthew 17:24-27. How Completely Jesus identified himself with us. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 30 March 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew 0:28:11 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-30.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-30.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-30.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/257310838/2008-03-23.mp3 Three Gardens, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 23, 2008. John 19:4-20:18. Creation, fall, and redemption through the resurrection of Jesus Christ Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 23 March 2008 14:00:00 EST No Easter, John, Christ, God 0:33:44 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-23.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-23.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-23.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/252617152/2008-03-16.mp3 Lasting or Withering?, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 16, 2008. Matthew 21:1-9. Are the "leaves" of our lives lasting and living, or are they severed and dead, like the leaves Adam and Eve used to cover themselves, and will soon fade away? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 16 March 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:23:49 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-16.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-16.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-16.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/244535932/2008-03-02.mp3 Oligopistis, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 2, 2008. Matthew 17:14-23. Much of the Church today is promoting the need to have "more faith" - for bigger bank accounts, most status and clout in politics and in the world. We don't need more faith - the problem is not the quantity of our faith, but the quality of it, and more importantly, that our faith to be effectual needs to have the right object, which is Jesus crucified, risen and coming again. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 02 March 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:30:09 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-02.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-02.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-03-02.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/237821205/2008-02-17.mp3 Seeing the Kingdom of God, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, February 17, 2008. Matthew 16:27 - 17:13. We often think we want glory, not the cross. But the reason why the Son of God became man was for the cross. God could have established his Kingdom without the cross. It would have been a Kingdom of Glory. And because of our sin, it would not have included us. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 17 February 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:31:55 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-17.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-17.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-17.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/235203499/2008-02-10.mp3 Of Leaders and Followers, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, February 10, 2008. Matthew 16:13-24. There are many books written about how to be a leader. We aspire to be leaders, not followers. In the Kingdom of God, however, there is only one leader, and to be anything but a follower is to oppose him. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 10 February 2008 14:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:29:01 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-10.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-10.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-10.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/228676307/2008-02-03.mp3 The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, February 3, 2008. Matthew 16:5-12. Our hope must be in Christ, and his agenda, not our agenda. We must not put our hope in the kingdoms of this world, nor look for our salvation in savvy politics. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 03 February 2008 22:40:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:27:38 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-03.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-03.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-02-03.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/224173219/2008-01-27.mp3 Sign of the Times, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 20, 2008. Matthew 15:29-16:4. Jesus works through his Church (that's what it means to be the Body of Christ) - those who don't see who he is through that work do so, not because the signs are missing, but because they are blind to them. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 27 January 2008 16:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:32:55 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-27.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-27.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-27.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/220068341/2008-01-20.mp3 Cleanliness is Next to Godliness, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 20, 2008. Matthew 15:22-28. Election is not based on pedigree - Jesus does not deliver us because of how clean we are. HE cleanses and delivers us. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 20 January 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:29:56 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-20.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-20.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-20.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/218943582/2008-01-13.mp3 The Heart of the Law, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 13, 2008. Matthew 15:10-20. Sanctification requires us to be careful of what's out there only because of what's in here (in our hearts). Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 13 January 2008 15:00:00 EST No Matthew, Christ, God 0:28:50 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-13.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-13.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2008-01-13.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/209040982/2007-12-30.mp3 The Annunciation, by visiting pastor, Rev. Vincent Tauriello. Sunday, December 30, 2007. Luke 1:26-38. What it meant for God to become human, and dwell among us. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 30 December 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Luke, Annunciation 0:34:54 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-30.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-30.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-30.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/206081700/2007-12-23.mp3 Better To Receive Than Give, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 23, 2007. John 4:10-19, 28-29, 39-42. The only thing we have to give is what we've been given by God. Spiritually, we are bankrupt and have nothing to give, until God gives us his Indescribable Gift. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 23 December 2007 15:02:00 EST No Christ, God, John, Christmas 0:25:09 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-23.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-23.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-23.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/203640314/2007-12-16.mp3 The Tradition of Christmas, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 16, 2007. Matthew 15:1-9. The issue is not whether we observe traditions, nor whether we respond to God's mighty acts with traditions, but whether those traditions, whether of divine or human origin, are allowed to become an end in themselves and distract from the teaching and requirements of the Word of God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 16 December 2007 15:01:00 EST No Christ, God, Christmas 0:32:07 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-16.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-16.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-16.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/203640315/2007-12-09.mp3 Veiled in Flesh the Godhead See, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 9, 2007. Matthew 14:25-36. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 09 December 2007 15:01:00 EST No Christ, God, Thanksgiving 0:26:38 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-09.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-09.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-12-09.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/190409687/2007-11-25.mp3 Thankless Orphans, Thankful Sons, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 25, 2007. Isaiah 51:3. When it comes to giving thanks, there is a natural state and a gracious state. What makes the difference? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 25 November 2007 15:01:00 EST No Christ, God, Isaiah, Thanksgiving 0:32:26 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-25.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-25.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-25.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/187393765/2007-11-18.mp3 I Will Never Leave You Or Forsake You, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 18, 2007. Matthew 14:22-27. The Son of God has become one of us forever. In the trials we face and fear, we often miss him, but he is there. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 18 November 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:30:03 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-18.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-18.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-18.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/183789562/2007-11-11.mp3 Matthew's John 15 Experience, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 11, 2007. Matthew 14:13-21. Without Jesus, we can do nothing. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 11 November 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:26:09 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-11.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-11.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-11.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/179872604/2007-11-04.mp3 The Principles That Guide Us, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 4, 2007. Matthew 14:1-12. We need the Word of God to make the issues of life clear. And when we suffer, we need to go to Jesus, for that's why he came. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 4 November 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:29:36 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-04.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-04.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-11-04.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/179872605/Charl_Van_Wyk.mp3 Sunday, November 4, 2007. This evening, special guest Charl Van Wyk shared with us a remarkable incident of horror, courage and bravery, and how the grace of God changed hearts and lives. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 4 November 2007 21:00:00 EST No Christ, God, South Africa 1:03:08 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Charl_Van_Wyk.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Charl_Van_Wyk.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Charl_Van_Wyk.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/176323275/2007-10-28.mp3 Of Old Wives' Tales and Godliness, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 28, 2007. 1 Timothy 4:7. The Reformation taught us that witchcraft is wrong for the same reason any false religion is wrong. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 28 October 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Halloween, Witchcraft, Timothy 0:37:46 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-28.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-28.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-28.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/170735684/2007-10-14.mp3 A True Security, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 14, 2007. Matthew 13:53-58. Jesus came to call us to the truth, not to prove it to us. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 14 October 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew, Parables 0:27:59 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-14.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-14.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-14.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/168733364/2007-10-07.mp3 The Worth of the Kingdom, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 7, 2007. Matthew 13:44-52. The Kingdom of God - the call of the gospel to the nations. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 7 October 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew, Parables 0:28:18 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-07.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-07.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-10-07.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/165445107/2007-09-30.mp3 Thy Kingdom Summed, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 30, 2007. Matthew 13:31-33. Though the wrong seem, O, so strong, God is the ruler yet.. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 30 September 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew, Parables 0:29:06 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-30.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-30.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-30.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/160330487/2007-09-23.mp3 The Train of Logic, The Track of Scripture, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 23, 2007. Matthew 13:24-30. Jesus relates the parable of the tares and the wheat, an often misunderstood parable. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 23 September 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew, Parables 0:27:36 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-23.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-23.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-23.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/157331067/2007-09-16.mp3 What Kind of Dirt Are You Anyway?, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 16, 2007. Matthew 13:18-23. Jesus explains the parable of the sower to his followers. Who we are is related to how we hear. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 16 September 2007 15:01:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew, Parables 0:38:05 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-16.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-16.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-16.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/154358575/2007-09-09.mp3 The Purpose of Parables, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 9, 2007. Matthew 13:1-17. Some say parables illustrate a point, while others say they conceal. So which is it? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 9 September 2007 15:01:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:29:37 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-09.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-09.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-09.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/151362805/2007-09-02.mp3 Semeiotics, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 2, 2007. Matthew 12:38-50. Repentance and faith come through the WORD, but the Word must be received and mingled with FAITH (trust). Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 2 September 2007 15:01:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:38 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-02.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-02.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-09-02.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/151362806/2007-08-26.mp3 The Fruit of Lips, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, August 26, 2007. Matthew 12:33-37. We cannot long hide what our hearts our made of - our tongues betray us. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 26 August 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:27:14 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-26.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-26.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-26.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/148116125/2007-08-19.mp3 Who Do Men Say That I Am?, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, August 19, 2007. Matthew 12:15-32. Our hearts need to be changed by God for us to receive Christ for who he is - otherwise, our sin tries to explain him away. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 19 August 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:39:10 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-19.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-19.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-19.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/146719407/2007-08-12.mp3 A Divided Humanity, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, August 12, 2007. Matthew 12:9-21. Though humanity may be divided in many ways, they are here divided along these lines: The humble and contrite who feel their sin and see in Jesus their savior; the arrogant and self-righteous who see in Jesus a threat to living life and approaching God on their own terms. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 12 August 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:33:03 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-12.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-12.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-12.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/142775744/2007-08-05.mp3 The Lord of the Sabbath, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, August 5, 2007. Matthew 12:1-14 The Sabbath is sacramental for all of humanity, pointing to the rest in Jesus. Until the Lord returns, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 05 August 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:37:30 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-05.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-05.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-08-05.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/139965464/2007-07-29.mp3 Justice for All, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, July 29, 2007. Genesis 9:6. Capital Punishment. Although it has been turned into a political issue in our day, capital punishment is primarily a moral issue, addressed by the scriptures. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 29 July 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:35:56 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-29.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-29.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-29.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/139965465/2007-07-22.mp3 The Mysterious Reality, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, July 22, 2007. Matthew 11:20-30. There is no contradition between divine soverignty and human responsibility. If people reject Christ, it is because they choose to reject him. If people receive him, it is not due to coersion. For ideas for supporting elements, read WCF chapter 3. We want to avoid the caricature of the enemies of 'Calvinism' that present the doctrines of grace in such a way as to make man an automaton. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 22 July 2007 16:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:35:46 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-22.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-22.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-22.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131765817/2007-07-08.mp3 Making Your Calling and Election Sure, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, July 8, 2007. Matthew 11:1-19. Those who are chosen and called by God are sure to Him, but if we are among them is not always certain to us. Does being temporarily confused in your faith mean you are not among the elect? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 08 July 2007 15:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:39:18 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-08.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-08.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-08.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106045/2007-07-01.mp3 A Holy Nation, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, July 1, 2007. Psalm 33:18-22. 4th of July - God blessed our nation, NOT because it was the Holy Nation spoken of in Scripture, but because it was built by those who were a part of that Holy Nation. A call to the Church to return to her calling, to be the vector of blessing for the nation. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 01 July 2007 16:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:38:54 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-01.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-01.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-07-01.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106046/2007-06-24.mp3 A Perception Correction, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 24, 2007. Matthew 11:1-6. Regarding the work of God in the world, and the advance of the gospel, often we see not because we look not. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 24 June 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:32:35 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-24.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-24.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-24.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106048/2007-06-17.mp3 One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Pt 3, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 17, 2007. Matthew 10:32-42. The Unity of the Church is not vague; it rests on holiness (separateness) in distinction from the world, just as catholicity (broad universality) rests upon the foundation of fidelity to the apostolic teaching. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 17 June 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:41:34 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-17.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-17.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-17.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106053/2007-06-10.mp3 One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Pt 2, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 10, 2007. Matthew 10:11-28. The church is not this people group or that local assembly, but the whole of the Church, all peoples built upon the apostolic foundation. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 10 June 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:36:40 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-10.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-10.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-10.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106056/2007-06-03.mp3 One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Pt 1, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, June 3, 2007. Matthew 10:1-10. The Apostles are a unique and special cadre within redemptive history, but we are given the same task and commission to build upon their foundation. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 3 June 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:40:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-03.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-03.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-06-03.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106057/2007-05-27.mp3 An Answer to Prayer, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, May 27th, 2007. Matthew 9:35-10:4. We should pray and ask God for the spread of the gospel and increase of his glory. Without the Holy Spirit, all of our giving and work will be ultimately futile. But having done that, we should ask ourselves how we ourselves might be used of God to answer our own prayers. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 27 May 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:38:21 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-27.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-27.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-27.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106059/2007-05-13.mp3 Certainty In An Uncertain World, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, May 13th, 2007. Matthew 9:32-35. Don't be discouraged - Trust in God, persist and overcome Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 13 May 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:27:03 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-13.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-13.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-13.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106060/2007-05-06.mp3 According to Grace, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, May 6th, 2007. Matthew 9:27-31. In this time between the times, grace and amnest are extended. Imprecation is suspended. We are rewarded, not according to our merits, but according to Jesus' grace. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 6 May 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:41 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-06.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-06.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-05-06.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/133385426/2007-04-22.mp3 What's New?, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 22th, 2007. Matthew 9:14-17. The freshness of the gospel - Jesus makes all things new. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 22 April 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:33:01 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-22.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-22.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-22.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/133385427/2007-04-15.mp3 Are You Serious?, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 15th, 2007. Matthew 9:9-13. Being salt and light means we must form friendships with 'sinners,' and not keep ourselves cloistered in the church. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 15 April 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:28:16 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-15.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-15.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-15.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/133385428/2007-04-08.mp3 Resurrection of Jesus, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007. John 20:1-9, 24-31. Why is the resurrection of Jesus unique? Why does the church celebrate his resurrection alone? There were other resurrections, but none like that of Jesus. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 8 April 2007 13:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:24:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-08.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-08.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/2007-04-08.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106062/c2-4-2007.mp3 Crosses and Crowns by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, Feb 4th, 2007. Matthew 8:14-23. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 4 Feb 2007 00:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:29:24 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c2-4-2007.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c2-4-2007.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c2-4-2007.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106064/c1-28-2007.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 11: Living Non-Negotiably in the 'Culture of Choice' by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 28th, 2007. Matthew 7:13-29. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:59:10 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:42:11 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c1-28-2007.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c1-28-2007.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c1-28-2007.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106066/c1-21-2007.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 10: Explode the Code by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 21th, 2007. Matthew 7:7-12. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:59:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:34 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c1-21-2007.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c1-21-2007.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/c1-21-2007.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106067/Judging_Others_the_Bad_the_Good_and_the_Ugly.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 9: Judging Others - the Bad, the Good, and the Ugly, by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 14th, 2007. Matthew 7:1-6. Theme: Anything having to with the Kingdom or loving others will work well I. The Bad (7:1-2) II. The Good (7:3-5) III. The Ugly (7:6) Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:50:00 EST No Christ, God, Chirstmass 0:32:15 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Judging_Others_the_Bad_the_Good_and_the_Ugly.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Judging_Others_the_Bad_the_Good_and_the_Ugly.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Judging_Others_the_Bad_the_Good_and_the_Ugly.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106070/No_Worries.mp3 No Worries by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, January 7th, 2007. Matthew 6:25-34. Theme: "Be anxious for nothing . . . " I. The Practical Principle (25) II. The Excellent Example (26-30) III. Idolatry and True Trust (37-33) IV. Avoiding the Prison of Permutation (34) Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 7 Jan 2007 00:50:00 EST No Christ, God, Chirstmass 0:37:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/No_Worries.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/No_Worries.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/No_Worries.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106072/Longing_for_the_New.mp3 Longing for the New by Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 31th, 2006. Text: Rev: 21:3-7. I. A Twisted Idol (Acts 17:21, Jeremiah 6) II. A Good and Just Desire Fulfilled A. Already B. Not Yet. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:45:01 EST No Christ, God, Chirstmass 0:33:09 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Longing_for_the_New.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Longing_for_the_New.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Longing_for_the_New.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106073/A_Warfare_Accomplished.mp3 A Warfare Accomplished Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 24th, 2006. Text: Luke 2:1-20. I. The Appearance (8-9) II. The Announcement (10-12) III. The Amnesty (13-15). Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:45:01 EST No Christ, God, Chirstmass 0:31:06 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/A_Warfare_Accomplished.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/A_Warfare_Accomplished.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/A_Warfare_Accomplished.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106074/Two_by_Two.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 8. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 17th, 2006. Text: Matthew 6:19-24. Two Ages (19-21), Two Visions (22-23), Two Masters (24). Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:45:01 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:36:52 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Two_by_Two.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Two_by_Two.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Two_by_Two.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106076/Get_Real.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 7. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 10th, 2006. Text: Matthew 6:1-18. I. Our Mercy II. Our Meditation III. Our Self-denial and Mastery Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:45:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:32:15 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Get_Real.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Get_Real.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Get_Real.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106079/O_Perfect_Love.mp3 O Perfect Love. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, December 3, 2006. Text: Matthew 5:38-48. I. Vengeance and Vindication (38-42) II. Perfect Love (43-48); A. The Father's Nature; B. The Father's Grace; Theme: While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. When we were enemies Christ reconciled us to God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 3 Dec 2006 00:45:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:36:50 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/O_Perfect_Love.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/O_Perfect_Love.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/O_Perfect_Love.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106081/A_Grateful_Heart.mp3 A Grateful Heart. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 26, 2006. Text: 1 Thes 5:16-18. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:45:00 EST No Christ, God, Thanksgiving 0:34:14 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/A_Grateful_Heart.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/A_Grateful_Heart.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/A_Grateful_Heart.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106082/matthew14.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 5. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 19, 2006. Text: Matthew 5:27-37. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:45:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:37:48 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew14.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew14.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew14.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106085/Bread_and_words.mp3 Bread and Words, Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 12, 2006. Text: Matthew 5:27-37. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:45:00 EST No Christ, God, Luke 0:37:48 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Bread_and_words.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Bread_and_words.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/Bread_and_words.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106087/matthew12.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 3. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, November 5, 2006. Text: Matthew 5:17-20. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 5 Nov 2006 19:55:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:49 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew12.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew12.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew12.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106088/reformation.mp3 Reformation Day. Justification by grace through faith ALONE! Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 29, 2006. Text: Galatians 1:3-9. The Descent Into Darkness; The Liberty-giving Rediscovery; A Recurring Danger Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:55:00 EST No Christ, God, Reformation, Galatians 0:41:31 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/reformation.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/reformation.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/reformation.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106089/matthew11.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 2, Talking and Walking. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 22, 2006. Text: Matthew 5:13-16. True teaching is powerless without good deeds; good deeds are meaningless without true teaching. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:55:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:28:00 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew11.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew11.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew11.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106091/matthew10.mp3 The Kingdom Code of Conduct, Part 1. Matthew Series. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 15, 2006. Text: Matthew 5:1-12. Jesus brought the Kingdom with him, and it is still with us today, although we don't always percieve it. The code of conduct for the kingdom is a present reality that Christians must practice now. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:33:25 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew10.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew10.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew10.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106092/matthew09.mp3 Life in the Kingdom Come. Matthew Series, Part 9. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, October 8, 2006. Text: Matthew 4:18-25. Christ's first coming brough us the blessings of the kingdom, but not yet fully. We have hope in this life, and a certain hope in the life to come. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 08 Oct 2006 17:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:32:34 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew09.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew09.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew09.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106100/matthew08.mp3 The Kingdom Come. Matthew Series, Part 8. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 24, 2006. Text: Matthew 4:12-17. The King has come. In Jesus the kingdom has come, though incognito. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:10:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:29:02 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew08.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew08.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew08.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106101/matthew07.mp3 The Innocent Adam. Matthew Series, Part 7. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 17, 2006. Text: Matthew 4:1-11. Jesus was tempted in all ways as we, yet without sin. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:10:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:22 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew07.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew07.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew07.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106102/matthew06.mp3 Numbered with the Transgressors. Matthew Series, Part 6. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 10, 2006. Text: Matthew 3:13-17. Throughout his whole life Christ was numbered with the transgressors, so that he could bring us to God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:30:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:32:58 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew06.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew06.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew06.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106103/matthew05.mp3 Hippies and Hypocrites. Matthew Series, Part 5. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, September 3, 2006. Text: Matthew 3:1-12. God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:32:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew05.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew05.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew05.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106104/matthew04.mp3 From Whence Comes My Help?. Matthew Series, Part 4. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, August 20, 2006. Text: Matthew 2:13-23. What is great in the sight of the world is often what specifically by passed by God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:30 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew04.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew04.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew04.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106105/matthew03.mp3 Come Thou Unexpected Jesus. Matthew Series, Part 3. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, August 20, 2006. Text: Matthew 2:1-11. God does not do what we expect. There are no formulas that we can apply to him. He is the Creator, and no matter how big a box we create, we cannot fit the Creator into it. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:00:00 EST No Christ, God, Matthew 0:34:30 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew03.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew03.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/matthew03.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106106/contentment.mp3 The Secret of Contentment. Mr. Ethan Allison. Sunday, July 30, 2006. Text: Philippians 4:11-13. To know the secret of contentment, you must come to reject the old way of looking at things, and embrace a biblical view. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 30 July 2006 17:00:00 EST No God, Bible, Philippians 0:35:53 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/contentment.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/contentment.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/contentment.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106107/kept_in_service.mp3 Kept In Service. Rev. Vincent Tauriello. Sunday, July 2, 2006. Text: Luke 10:16-20. When we loose our joy in the gospel, we have lost our focus on what is important, and what we should treasure the most. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 02 July 2006 17:00:00 EST No Worship, Gospel, Joy, Focus, Luke 0:41:16 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/kept_in_service.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/kept_in_service.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/kept_in_service.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106109/o_city_of_god.mp3 O City Of God. Dr. David C. Noe. Sunday, June 18, 2006. Text: Psalm 87. The gospel does not terrorize and torment consciences by placing the hope for eternal salvation squarely upon our shoulders. That is not where our confidence and security rests. None of us can by our selves attain that salvation. Instead, the gospel depends on the everlasting and all enduring mercies of our good God. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 18 June 2006 17:00:00 EST No Worship, Gospel, Salvation, Security, Mercy 0:33:31 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/o_city_of_god.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/o_city_of_god.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/o_city_of_god.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106110/the_parthenogenesis.mp3 The Parthenogenesis: Matthew Series, Part 2. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 30, 2006. Text: Matthew 1:18-25. That Christ was born of a virgin is a part of ancient Church doctrine. It is embodied in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. But in the late nineteenth century this doctrine was attacked. It has been pointed out that the New Testament does not develop this doctrine. Matthew and Luke mention the event, but none of the New Testament writers draw any conclusions from it. Is the doctrine of Christ's virgin birth important or necessary? Pastor Hammond argues that it is. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 30 April 2006 17:00:00 EST No Parthenogenesis, Christ, virgin, ancient doctrine, Apostles creed, Nicene creed, Matthew, Luke 0:31:11 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_parthenogenesis.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_parthenogenesis.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_parthenogenesis.mp3.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106112/the_kingdom_come.mp3 The Kingdom Come: Matthew Series, Part 1. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Text: Matthew 1:1-17. We begin considering the Gospel of Matthew. Why is Matthew's account of Jesus' royal lineage different from others? Matthews account take us all the way back to the promises we find in Genesis, where God promises Abraham a kingly lineage. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 23 April 2006 17:00:00 EST No Matthew, Jesus, lineage, promises, Genesis, Abraham, King 0:40:25 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_kingdom_come.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_kingdom_come.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_kingdom_come.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106114/firstfruits_renewal.mp3 The Firstfruits of the Renewal of All Things. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Text: Romans 8:11-25. The Lord is risen! But the meaning of that great turning point in time and space has been deminished and depricated. It was depricated by the early gnostics. It was buried in the churches flirtation with Platonism. And it was nearly forgotten in the wake of theological liberalism. But the Word of God is clear. There will be a new heaven and a new earth. The meek will inherit the earth. Jesus came on a mission of redemption, not on a salvaging mission. All of creation is the object of his redemption. The new heavens and the new earth have begun in the resurrection of Jesus. We simply await the completion. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 16 April 2006 17:00:00 EST No Lord, risen, gnostics, gnosticism, Platonish, theoligical liberalism, new heaven, new earth, meek, redemption, resurrection 0:41:55 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/firstfruits_renewal.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/firstfruits_renewal.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/firstfruits_renewal.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106115/into_wine.mp3 Into Wine. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 9, 2006, Afternoon service. Text: John 2:1-11. The miracle at the wedding of Cana in Galilee, the first that our Lord accomplished as he started his earthly ministry, is an apt one. The prophets had presented man's separation from God frequently in terms of diluting or drying up of wine. Conversely, the prophets present the day of salvation as a day when the earth would flow with wine, where our Savior will prepare a banquet of the finest aged wine. How appropriate then that Jesus would institute the Lord's table, the precursor of the great wedding feast of The Lamb, where he lifts up a cup of wine. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 09 April 2006 17:00:00 EST No worship, biblical worship, wine, communion, communion elements, Lord's Supper, use of grape juice 0:16:53 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/into_wine.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/into_wine.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/into_wine.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106117/why_are_they_glad.mp3 Why Are They Glad? Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 9, 2006, Morning Service. Text: Luke 19:28-44. Many people say they are glad that Jesus came. The question, though, is 'Why are they glad?' Some people are glad because they think Jesus came to back their political party, or give them health, wealth, and prosperity in this life. The people who thought this way when Jesus entered Jerusalem cheered him. Days later, these same people were shouting 'Crucify him!' The reason? His crime? He did't do what they wanted. Are you glad that Jesus came? Why? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 09 April 2006 17:00:00 EST No Luke, Jesus, gladness, health, wealth, prosperity, Jerusalem 0:27:23 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/why_are_they_glad.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/why_are_they_glad.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/why_are_they_glad.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106118/blessed_peacemaker.mp3 Jude: The Blessed Peacemaker. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Text: Jude. 'An elder must not be pugnacious, but gentle and uncontentious' (1 Timothy 3:3). Some have taken this to mean that a pastor may only say positive things. He may never criticize any person or movement, no matter how damaging to the faith of God's people. Those who think this haven't read the whole of their Bible. Jude was gentle and uncontentious. He would have liked nothing better than to write to the Church about our common salvation. But he also knew that God appointed him watchman on the wall (Ezekiel 33), and if he saw danger coming and didn't warn the people, God would hold him accountable for the spiritual harm that would come to them. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 02 April 2006 17:00:00 EST No Jude, peace, peacemaker, elders, gentleness, uncontentious, positiveness, warnings, danger 0:30:54 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/blessed_peacemaker.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/blessed_peacemaker.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/blessed_peacemaker.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106120/worship3.mp3 Worship Part III: Attributes, Elements, and Order. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 19, 2006. Text: Hebrews 12:28-29. 'Worship is man's response to the greatness of God.' This is a common modern definition of worship. While there is truth in the statement, it is often taken to mean that there is no proper response to God's greatness - anything we do, as long as it is done with sincerity, is appropriate worship. The Westminster Confession of Faith says, however, 'the acceptable way of worshipping the true God is instituted by Himself, and so limited by His own revealed will, that He may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or any other way not prescribed in the Holy Scripture.' What should we make of modern worship? Does the Bible have anything to say on this important topic? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 19 March 2006 17:00:00 EST No Worship, Hebrews, Attributes, Elements, Order, WCF 0:48:29 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship3.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship3.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship3.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106121/worship2.mp3 Worship Part II: What Is It? Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 12, 2006. Text: Psalm 95. 'Worship is man's response to the greatness of God.' This is a common modern definition of worship. While there is truth in the statement, it is often taken to mean that there is no proper response to God's greatness - anything we do, as long as it is done with sincerity, is appropriate worship. The Westminster Confession of Faith says, however, 'the acceptable way of worshipping the true God is instituted by Himself, and so limited by His own revealed will, that He may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or any other way not prescribed in the Holy Scripture.' What should we make of modern worship? Does the Bible have anything to say on this important topic? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 12 March 2006 17:00:00 EST No Worship, Hebrews, Attributes, Elements, Order, WCF 0:45:28 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship2.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship2.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship2.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106122/worship1.mp3 Worship Part I: Setting the Context. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, March 5, 2006. Text: Matthew 16:13-25. 'Worship is man's response to the greatness of God.' This is a common modern definition of worship. While there is truth in the statement, it is often taken to mean that there is no proper response to God's greatness - anything we do, as long as it is done with sincerity, is appropriate worship. The Westminster Confession of Faith says, however, 'the acceptable way of worshipping the true God is instituted by Himself, and so limited by His own revealed will, that He may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or any other way not prescribed in the Holy Scripture.' What should we make of modern worship? Does the Bible have anything to say on this important topic? Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 05 March 2006 17:00:00 EST No Worship, Hebrews, Attributes, Elements, Order, WCF 0:50:23 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship1.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship1.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/worship1.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106123/not_me_alone.mp3 Not Me Alone. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, February 26, 2006. Text: Joshua 24:13-33; Judges 2:6-15. It has become common in the last century for preachers to ask people raise their hands, sign a card, come forward and "accept Jesus into their hearts." People are told that they can have a "personal relationship" with Jesus this way. Is this notion biblical? Pastor Hammond exposits from God's Word what it really means to follow Christ, and warns us that our relationship with him must never be, and can never be, personal. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 26 February 2006 17:00:00 EST No Joshua, Judges, hearts, Jesus, personal relationship, altar call 0:40:43 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/not_me_alone.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/not_me_alone.mp3http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/not_me_alone.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bethelpres/~3/131106125/the_unity_of_the_spirit.mp3 Unity Of The Spirit. Rev. George C. Hammond. Sunday, February 19, 2006. Text: Joshua 22. Disunity in the Church can come at the most unexpected times. It ought not to be, especially now that Christ has come and the dividing wall of hostility has been broken down. The Jordan River divided the people of God. A different River today unites them. Podcasts Bethel Presbyterian Church Sun, 19 February 2006 17:00:00 EST No Joshua, unity, disunity, hostility, Jordan River 0:39:14 http://media.libsyn.com/media/bethelpres/the_unity_of_the_spirit.mp3