"No Experts Allowed" | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 10 | August 2nd, 2026

In the final week of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Pastor Jason Britt brings a life-giving message titled "No Experts Allowed." No matter where you are in your faith journey—whether you feel dry, are brand new to faith, or are coming back to God—discover why there are no "experts" at prayer, only learners. Learn how prayer acts as ground zero in our battle against the illusion of control and how adopting continuous "breath prayers" transforms our daily walk with God.   This service includes a special moment of Communion as we celebrate the power of the gospel, as well as a dedicated time of prayer over students, teachers, coaches, and school faculty entering a new school year.   💡 Key Takeaways:   There Are No Experts in Prayer: Prayer is a lifelong journey of a son or daughter talking to their Father. The only way to guarantee failure at prayer is simply not to pray. Prayer is an Ongoing Conversation: Beyond a scheduled quiet time or appointment, prayer is meant to be continuous—like breathing ("breath prayers") in any moment or situation. Ground Zero Against Control: Prayer is where our addiction to control begins to die and where our “lip service” trust meets real-life alignment. Relinquishment Over Surrender: To relinquish is to voluntarily give over what we hold on to—our fears, past, need for status, and need for control—into God's hands.   📌 Timestamps:   00:00 - Welcome & The New Bethlehem Church App 02:17 - How Has God’s Word Changed & Shaped Me? 02:59 - The "Now Power" of the Gospel (Romans 1) 05:00 - Good News vs. Bad News: Identity Transformation 08:14 - Special Service Moment: Mid-Service Communion Explained 11:45 - Taking the Bread: Remembering the Broken Body 14:12 - Taking the Cup: Proclaiming the New Covenant 17:33 - Message Intro: "No Experts Allowed" 18:45 - The Only Way to Guarantee Failure at Prayer 21:45 - Point 1: More Than a Scheduled Appointment (1 Thessalonians 5) 26:15 - Practicing "Breath Prayers" Throughout the Day 30:50 - Point 2: Ground Zero Against the Illusion of Control (Colossians 3) 33:45 - Quiet Confidence vs. Complete Reliance 35:40 - Learning to Relinquish: Voluntarily Giving Control to God 41:30 - Praying Scripture & A Prayer of Relinquishment (Richard Foster) 44:33 - School Year Blessing: Praying Over Students, Teachers & Faculty ✝️ Key Scriptures:   Romans 1:16  John 3:16–17 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Colossians 3:1–2 Psalm 20:6–7   We exist to lead people to discover a new life in Christ. This is the vision of Bethlehem Church, based in Bethlehem, GA.   🔗 Connect With Us: First Time? We'd love to connect with you. Click this link to let us know you’re watching! https://wearebethlehem.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1284381 If you want to take your next step with Jesus, please click here: https://wearebethlehem.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376703  We’d love to pray for you! Visit https://bethlehemchurch.us/prayer-wall/ to post your prayer request. Give Online: Support the ministry of Bethlehem Church at https://bethlehemchurch.us/give/   🗓️ Stay Up-To-Date: Website: https://bethlehemchurch.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethlehemchurchga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethlehem_churchga/   #SummerAtBethlehem #BethlehemChurch #NoExpertsAllowed #JasonBritt #Prayer #Communion #Gospel #FaithJourney #Sermon2026 #ChurchOnline