<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><title>Bethany Bible Church Podcast</title><link>https://bethanybiblechurch.net/</link><description>Sermons and lessons from Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville NC </description><language>en-us</language><itunes:author>Bethany Bible Church</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/podcast/img/Bethany.jpg"/><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><copyright>Copyright The Bethany Bible Church of Hendersonville, NC, Inc</copyright><itunes:keywords>sermon, sermons, bible, lesson, bible lesson</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Sermons and lessons from Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville, NC</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>from Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville, NC </itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:owner><itunes:email>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net</itunes:email><itunes:name>Bethany Bible Church</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item><title>What Shall I Do With the King of the Jews?</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241229110000.mp3</link><description>In the midst of the illegitimate trial of Jesus, Pilate asked two key questions. "What is truth?" and "What shall I do with the King of the Jews?". Your answer to these two questions will determine your eternal destiny.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241229110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 51 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Trial, Silence, Decision</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241229110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="17102003" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241229110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:35:03</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>In the midst of the illegitimate trial of Jesus, Pilate asked two key questions. "What is truth?" and "What shall I do with the King of the Jews?". Your answer to these two questions will determine your eternal destiny. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241229110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Promise Keeping God</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241222110000.mp3</link><description>The wonder of Christmas is due to the power and glory of our promise keeping God. God is on a mission to redeem fallen man and transform him into the image of his Son. The birth of Jesus is a key part of that redemption plan and displays the glory of God.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241222110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A Lesson from Bethany Bible Church</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Promise, Joy, Freedom, Light</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241222110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="18455156" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241222110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:37:48</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>The wonder of Christmas is due to the power and glory of our promise keeping God. God is on a mission to redeem fallen man and transform him into the image of his Son. The birth of Jesus is a key part of that redemption plan and displays the glory of God. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241222110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Peter's Breaking Point</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241215110000.mp3</link><description>Failure to recognize the enemy within places believers in danger. Peter's inability to acknowledge and deal with his own faults led to his denial of Jesus. His broken spirit and repentance will eventually bring him to a point of restoration with Jesus and reliance on the Spirit of God.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241215110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 50 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Denial, Prayer, Preparation</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241215110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="21288410" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241215110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:43:48</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Failure to recognize the enemy within places believers in danger. Peter's inability to acknowledge and deal with his own faults led to his denial of Jesus. His broken spirit and repentance will eventually bring him to a point of restoration with Jesus and reliance on the Spirit of God. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241215110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Night to Forget or Remember</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241208110000.mp3</link><description>Jesus had just celebrated the Passover with his disciples. He had endeavored to teach them several important lessons during the evening. One of the most important lessons had been at Gethsemane when he told them to watch and pray so that they would not fall into temptation.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241208110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 49 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Betrayal, Arrest, Trial</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241208110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="20508619" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241208110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:10</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Jesus had just celebrated the Passover with his disciples. He had endeavored to teach them several important lessons during the evening. One of the most important lessons had been at Gethsemane when he told them to watch and pray so that they would not fall into temptation. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241208110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Importance of Prayer</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241201110000.mp3</link><description>In one of the most agonizing moments of his earthly ministry, Jesus will teach his disciples the importance of prayer. Prayer is critical to our ability to have victory over temptation and to glorify God with our lives. Prayer prepares our hearts to choose God's will over our own.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241201110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 48 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Prayer, Agony, Betrayal</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241201110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="19396273" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241201110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:39:51</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>In one of the most agonizing moments of his earthly ministry, Jesus will teach his disciples the importance of prayer. Prayer is critical to our ability to have victory over temptation and to glorify God with our lives. Prayer prepares our hearts to choose God's will over our own. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241201110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The New Covenant</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241124110000.mp3</link><description>God instituted the Passover celebration for the people of Israel so that they would remember how he had delivered them from Eqypt. As he celebrated his last Passover with his disciples, Jesus would transform that celebration into a remembrance of his sacrifice on the cross to deliver his disciples from their sin.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241124110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 47 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Betrayal, Lord's Supper, Passover</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241124110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="17889232" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241124110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:36:43</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>God instituted the Passover celebration for the people of Israel so that they would remember how he had delivered them from Eqypt. As he celebrated his last Passover with his disciples, Jesus would transform that celebration into a remembrance of his sacrifice on the cross to deliver his disciples from their sin. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241124110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Setting the Stage for the Death of Jesus</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241117110000.mp3</link><description>The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our salvation and is at the heart of the gospel message. This will be the theme of the last three chapters of Mark's gospel. As Mark sets the stage for this event, we will be confronted with several different individuals and their relationships with Jesus Christ.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241117110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 46 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Love, Service, Traitor</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241117110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="21955052" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241117110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:45:10</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our salvation and is at the heart of the gospel message. This will be the theme of the last three chapters of Mark's gospel. As Mark sets the stage for this event, we will be confronted with several different individuals and their relationships with Jesus Christ. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241117110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Come to Me</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241103110000.mp3</link><description>Jesus prays for His disciples and then beckons them to come unto Him, take His yoke, and learn from Him. This is our calling too as disciples of Jesus.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241103110000</description><itunes:author>Ben Peeler</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A Lesson from Bethany Bible Church</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Salvation,Comfort,Peace</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241103110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure length="15610087" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241103110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:31:00</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Jesus prays for His disciples and then beckons them to come unto Him, take His yoke, and learn from Him. This is our calling too as disciples of Jesus. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241103110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Jesus Is Coming Again</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241013110000.mp3</link><description>As Jesus concludes his teaching concerning the end times, he focuses on his glorious return and its implications for his disciples. The purpose of his teaching is not to give his disciples the exact date and time of his return but to admonish them to live godly and faithful lives in order to be prepared.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241013110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 45 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Return, Alert, Faithful</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241013110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="21641771" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241013110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:44:32</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>As Jesus concludes his teaching concerning the end times, he focuses on his glorious return and its implications for his disciples. The purpose of his teaching is not to give his disciples the exact date and time of his return but to admonish them to live godly and faithful lives in order to be prepared. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241013110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Be On Guard</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241006110000.mp3</link><description>As Jesus taught his disciples about the signs of the end times, he warned them to be on guard. Be on guard so that they were not surprised by persecution. Be on guard so that they were not deceived. Be on guard for the devastating events that would take place because Jesus had already warned them. All of this to remind them that God has a plan and is in control.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241006110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 44 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Persecution, Abomination, Tribulation</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241006110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="19814101" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20241006110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:40:44</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>As Jesus taught his disciples about the signs of the end times, he warned them to be on guard. Be on guard so that they were not surprised by persecution. Be on guard so that they were not deceived. Be on guard for the devastating events that would take place because Jesus had already warned them. All of this to remind them that God has a plan and is in control. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20241006110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Signs of the Last Days</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240922110000.mp3</link><description>In explaining to his disciples the signs of the destruction of the temple and the end times, Jesus uses at least 19 imperatives. They are designed to teach the disciples how to live and be prepared for the end times. This passage will do the same things for us.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240922110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 43 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Temple, Signs, Beware</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240922110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20613570" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240922110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:23</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>In explaining to his disciples the signs of the destruction of the temple and the end times, Jesus uses at least 19 imperatives. They are designed to teach the disciples how to live and be prepared for the end times. This passage will do the same things for us. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240922110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Jesus' Question, Warning, and Lesson</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240915110000.mp3</link><description>The question of Jesus in Mark 12:37 is key to having a right relationship with God. How you answer that question and what you do with it will determine your eternal destiny. God is not impressed with superficial spirituality. He examines the heart!

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240915110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 42 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Messiah, Warnings, Giving</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240915110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20611816" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240915110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:22</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>The question of Jesus in Mark 12:37 is key to having a right relationship with God. How you answer that question and what you do with it will determine your eternal destiny. God is not impressed with superficial spirituality. He examines the heart! Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240915110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Most Important Commandments</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240908110000.mp3</link><description>

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240908110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 41 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Commandments</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240908110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20867967" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240908110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:54</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240908110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Bible - What's It All About</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240901110000.mp3</link><description>Jesus declared that the Scriptures of the Old Testament testify of him. That fact should lead us to ask how the passages of the Old Testament testify of Jesus. Our Christian growth comes from becoming more like Christ. We must see the Old Testament for what it is and understand how it can help us become more like Jesus.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240901110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 1 of the series Promises Made, Promises Kept</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Old Testament, Christ, Bible</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240901110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="23533604" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240901110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:48:42</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Jesus declared that the Scriptures of the Old Testament testify of him. That fact should lead us to ask how the passages of the Old Testament testify of Jesus. Our Christian growth comes from becoming more like Christ. We must see the Old Testament for what it is and understand how it can help us become more like Jesus. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240901110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Hard Questions</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240825110000.mp3</link><description>In an effort to discredit Jesus with the people and turn them against him, the religious leaders pose some questions to Jesus designed to entrap him. However, Jesus not only defuses the situation but uses it as an opportunity to teach important lessons about our relationship to government, to God, to Scripture, and to eternity.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240825110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 40 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Taxes, Resurrection</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240825110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="23369847" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240825110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:48:08</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>In an effort to discredit Jesus with the people and turn them against him, the religious leaders pose some questions to Jesus designed to entrap him. However, Jesus not only defuses the situation but uses it as an opportunity to teach important lessons about our relationship to government, to God, to Scripture, and to eternity. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240825110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Lord's Cornerstone</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240818110000.mp3</link><description>The parable of the tenants is the last parable recorded in the Gospel of Mark and the only major parable recorded outside of Mark chapter 4. It's presentation during the last week of Jesus' ministry points to its significance. This parable is a vivid picture of God's mercy and judgment.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240818110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 39 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Patience, Love, Judgment</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240818110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20497668" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240818110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:09</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>The parable of the tenants is the last parable recorded in the Gospel of Mark and the only major parable recorded outside of Mark chapter 4. It's presentation during the last week of Jesus' ministry points to its significance. This parable is a vivid picture of God's mercy and judgment. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240818110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Real Power and Authority</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240811110000.mp3</link><description>Throughout his final week of ministry, Jesus is going to emphasize the importance of prayer. He will demonstrate to his disciples that effective prayer requires trusting God. We must fully trust in his power, purpose, promises, and plans.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240811110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 38 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Faith, Prayer, Power</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240811110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20534018" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240811110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:13</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Throughout his final week of ministry, Jesus is going to emphasize the importance of prayer. He will demonstrate to his disciples that effective prayer requires trusting God. We must fully trust in his power, purpose, promises, and plans. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240811110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Appearance Versus Reality</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240804110000.mp3</link><description>Things are not always as they appear. Jesus will use a fig tree to illustrate that the appearance of life does not mean that there is any real fruit. This will be an important principle as he addresses the appearance of life but the lack of spiritual fruit in the Temple.

Original link can be found at 
https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240804110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 37 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Fruit, Hypocrisy, Prayer</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240804110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20339103" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240804110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:41:49</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Things are not always as they appear. Jesus will use a fig tree to illustrate that the appearance of life does not mean that there is any real fruit. This will be an important principle as he addresses the appearance of life but the lack of spiritual fruit in the Temple. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240804110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Jesus Enters Jerusalem</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240728110000.mp3</link><description>Jesus has already challenged his disciples to live lives of service and sacrifice. He has continued to explain what that means and how it should work in day to day living. Now, as he enters the last week of his earthly ministry, he will model it for them in the greatest act of service and sacrifice.

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https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240728110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 36 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Humility, Control, Timing</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240728110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="20626882" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240728110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:42:25</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Jesus has already challenged his disciples to live lives of service and sacrifice. He has continued to explain what that means and how it should work in day to day living. Now, as he enters the last week of his earthly ministry, he will model it for them in the greatest act of service and sacrifice. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240728110000</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Loving Enough to Stop and Help</title><link>https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240721110000.mp3</link><description>Often our own agendas, life's pressures and problems, and unexpected circumstances cause us to be distracted and self-focused. In our distraction, we can fail to even notice those around us who are hurting and need help. In this passage, Jesus sets the example of service and sacrifice at a very difficult time in his life and ministry.

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https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240721110000</description><itunes:author>Russ Baun</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leson 35 of the series Service and Sacrifice in Action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Compassion, Concern</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240721110000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure length="18374763" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://www.bethanybiblechurch.net/audio/pool/20240721110000.mp3"/><itunes:duration>00:37:43</itunes:duration><author>podcast@bethanybiblechurch.net (Bethany Bible Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Often our own agendas, life's pressures and problems, and unexpected circumstances cause us to be distracted and self-focused. In our distraction, we can fail to even notice those around us who are hurting and need help. In this passage, Jesus sets the example of service and sacrifice at a very difficult time in his life and ministry. Original link can be found at https://bethanybiblechurch.net/resources/singlesermon.php?link=20240721110000</itunes:summary></item></channel></rss>