Bethlehem Church
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Welcome to Bethlehem Church, where our mission is to lead people to discover new life in Christ. We are so grateful for pastors who teach the gospel, straight from Scripture. Check back each week for a new message that is both powerful and practical!
Episodes
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“Don’t Be Deceived” | SOON - Week 2 | October 25th, 2026
In Week 2 of the SOON series, Pastor Jason Britt unpacks Jesus' warnings in Matthew 24. Sitting on the Mount of Olives, Jesus foretells both the imminent fall of Jerusalem and the signs preceding His final return. In an era marked by rapid technological change, post-truth culture, and global...
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"Perspective: Are We Living In the Last Days?" | SOON - Week 1 | October 18th, 2026
“Perspective: Are We Living In the Last Days?” | SOON - Week 1 | October 18th, 2026 In Week 1 of the SOON series, Pastor Jason Britt addresses the uniqueness of the times in which we live. While time itself hasn't sped up, the human experience and the pace of technological and social change have...
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“Who Is At Your Table?” | GOOD NEWS - Week 9 | October 11th, 2026
In the final week of the Good News series, Pastor Matt takes us through 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 to address a critical question: “Who is at your table?” Examining the early church’s gatherings in Corinth, Pastor Matt exposes how their observance of the Lord's Supper had devolved into division…
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"Change the Scoreboard" | GOOD NEWS - Week 8 | October 4th, 2026
In this message, Pastor Jason Britt takes a break from 1 Corinthians to explore 2 Corinthians 10–12. Addressing a culture in Corinth that (similar to modern America) obsessed over status, success, image, and platform, Pastor Jason exposes how easy it is to confuse our external strengths with real...
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The Most Excellent Way | GOOD NEWS - Week 7 | September 27th, 2026
In Week 7 of the Good News series, Pastor Jason Britt dives into 1 Corinthians 13 - a passage often used for wedding ceremonies, but originally written as "combat theology" to address a spiritual culture playing a game of spiritual one-upsmanship. The Corinthian believers were confusing…
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Joshua 3 | September 20th, 2026
In this message, guest speaker Pastor Phil Hopper from Abundant Life Church joins Bethlehem Church to walk through Joshua 3. Standing at the edge of the Jordan River, the Israelites faced a crucial choice: stay in the comfortable wilderness or step into the promises of God. Through this powerful...
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“What Race Are You Running?” | GOOD NEWS - Week 6 | September 13th, 2026
In Week 6 of the Good News series, Pastor Jason Britt unpacks 1 Corinthians 9 to address a silent trap in a culture obsessed with personal freedom and total autonomy: aimlessness. Freedom without direction leads to running in circles, expending energy without making real progress. Whether you are...
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“My Relationship Status Is Not My Identity” | GOOD NEWS - Week 5 | September 6th, 2026
In Week 5 of the Good News series, Pastor Jason Britt walks through 1 Corinthians 7 to tackle four major questions surrounding marriage and singleness. Whether you are married, single, widowed, or divorced, your relationship status may describe your season, but it does not define your life....
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“Who Does My Body Belong To?” | GOOD NEWS - Week 4 | August 30th, 2026
In Week 4 of our Good News series, Pastor Jason Britt dives into 1 Corinthians 5 and 6 to address biblical sexual ethics and identity in Christ. Comparing and contrasting ancient Corinth and modern culture, the sermon exposes the flawed belief that bodily actions carry no spiritual weight. Rather...
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“Freedom” | GOOD NEWS - Week 3 | August 23rd, 2026
What if doing whatever you want isn't actually freedom? In this message, Pastor Matt Piland dives into 1 Corinthians 5 & 6 to address a major tension in both ancient Corinth and modern society: the difference between cultural freedom and gospel freedom. Discover why obedience is a response to...
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“Wisdom of Our Age or Wisdom of God?” | GOOD NEWS - Week 2 | August 16, 2026
Are we being shaped more by the wisdom of our culture or by the way of the cross? In this message, Pastor Jason Britt dives into 1 Corinthians 2, drawing powerful parallels between ancient Corinth and our modern culture. Discover what it means to stop adapting Jesus to fit our comfort zones and...
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"The Thing That Both Confronts and Frees Us" | GOOD NEWS - Week 1 | August 9th, 2026
In week one of our GOOD NEWS series through 1 & 2 Corinthians, Pastor Jason Britt dives into 1 Corinthians 1 to explore why the message of the cross is as revolutionary today as it was in the first century. Just like ancient Corinth, our culture promises status, significance, and…
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"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…
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“Living Water” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 9 | July 26th, 2026
In this week’s message of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Pastor Chris Bell from 3Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama explores the critical concept of spiritual hydration through the lens of John 7:37–38. Physical dehydration leads to fatigue, vulnerability, and sickness—but soul dehydration…
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“He Sees Me” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 8 | July 19th, 2026
In the eighth week of our Summer at Bethlehem series, we revisit one of the most familiar stories in Scripture: the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. Familiarity often breeds passivity; because we grew up singing the childhood song about the "wee little man," we frequently...
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“Are We Convinced?” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 7 | July 12, 2026
“Are We Convinced?” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 7 | July 12, 2026 If our definition of Jesus doesn’t change everything about us, then we don’t have a biblical definition of Jesus. In this powerful message from our Summer at Bethlehem series, Pastor Jason Britt dives into Mark 2 to look at a...
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“Trust in the Lord” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 6 | July 5th, 2026
“Trust in the Lord” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 6 | July 5th, 2026 In Week 6 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, we examine one of the most familiar, anchor-point passages in the entire Bible: Proverbs 3:5–6. King Solomon, renowned as the wisest man to ever live, penned these words not as…
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“Am I Carrying the Heart of the Father?” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 5 | June 28th, 2026
In Week 5 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Lead Pastor Jason Britt takes us to a passage that serves as an ongoing mirror for our souls: Luke 15. Through the lens of Jesus' most famous parable—traditionally known as the Prodigal Son—we discover that this isn't just a heartwarming tale about a...
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“When the Strong Get Tired” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 4 | June 21st, 2026
We have all experienced that distinct, crushing sense of overwhelm. Your calendar is packed, the pressures of parenting and work are mounting, and the constant noise of the world never seems to dim. But it’s not just that your life is full - it’s that your soul feels heavy. Most of us have simply...
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“Surrendering My Purpose” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM - Week 3 | June 14th, 2026
In Week 3 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, our good friend Pastor Mike Linch joins us to share a life-changing word on what it truly means to discover our identity and calling in Christ. Continuing our summer journey through the scriptures that have fundamentally shaped our lives, Pastor Mike...
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“Send Me” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM | June 7th, 2026
In Week 2 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Student Pastor Spencer Haynes opens up God’s Word to share a passage that completely disrupted, challenged, and redirected his life. The power of the Bible is that it doesn't just inform us; it transforms us when we allow it to step out of the pages…
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“How Do I Reset My Mind?” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM | May 31st, 2026
We are kicking off our Summer at Bethlehem series with a head-first dive into the life-changing power of God’s Word. The Bible is not just ancient information; it is living, active, and timely. In this raw and deeply personal message, Pastor Jason opens up about his own years-long battle with...
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“Army of God” | MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | May 24th, 2026
This Memorial Day weekend, Student Pastor CJ brings a high-energy message challenging us to wake up to the spiritual reality of the world we live in. We often live like we are in peacetime, but a spiritual war is raging all around us. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and a trip down memory lane to Sunday...
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“Salt & Light” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 5 | May 17th, 2026
In Week 5 of our Church Unbranded series, Pastor Matt Piland dives into one of the most famous passages in the entire Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus doesn't tell His disciples to try to become salt and light; He makes definitive identity statements: "You ARE the salt of the earth”…
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“Family of God” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 4 | May 10th, 2026
In Week 4 of our Church Unbranded series, Lead Pastor Jason Britt delivers a special Mother’s Day message focusing on one of the most powerful identities we possess: being part of the Family of God. While "family" can be a complicated word for many, the gospel offers a new lineage that isn't…
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“My Bride” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 3 | May 3rd, 2026
In the third week of the Church Unbranded series, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores one of the most intimate and enduring metaphors for the church found in Scripture: The Bride of Christ. In a culture defined by noise, division, and "hollow philosophies," the church is called to be a people who…
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“The Temple” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 2 | April 26th, 2026
In Week 2 of our Church Unbranded series, we are joined by a special guest and close friend of Bethlehem: Pastor Jason Berry from 12Stone Church. As part of this unique partnership between our two churches, Pastor Jason helps us look past the "brand" on the sign and into the biblical heart of…
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“Here and Now” | CHURCH UNBRANDED Week 1 | April 19th, 2026
In this opener of our new series, “Church Unbranded,” Lead Pastor Jason Britt introduces a powerful "grounding technique" for the soul. In a world defined by noise pollution, political division, and constant distraction, we often lose sight of the bigness and beauty of what we are a part of.…
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“God Works” | Dave Edwards | April 12th, 2026
In this special standalone message, we are honored to welcome our friend Dave Edwards to Bethlehem Church. In his message, "God Works," Dave explores how God uses the "bitter waters" of our lives to reveal His character and His power. Drawing from the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15, Dave...
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The Questions the Resurrection Answers | EASTER 2026 | April 5, 2026
This Easter at Bethlehem Church, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores the ultimate turning point in human history: the Resurrection. We often view Easter as a beautiful tradition or a commercialized holiday filled with candy and bunnies, but for the first disciples, it was the definitive answer to…
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Judas: The Slow Drift to Betrayal | EVERYDAY DISCIPLE - Week 3
In the week leading up to Easter, we continue our Everyday Disciple series by looking at one of the most infamous names in human history: Judas Iscariot. We often imagine Judas as a visible villain, but the reality is much more unsettling. Judas didn't look like a traitor; he was the trusted...
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"Why Doubt Isn't the Opposite of Faith" | EVERYDAY DISCIPLE - Week 2
In Week 2 of our series, Everyday Disciple, Lead Pastor Jason Britt tackles a struggle everyone faces but few Christians want to admit: Doubt. We often label Thomas as "Doubting Thomas," letting one moment of uncertainty define his entire legacy. But the humanity of a disciple shows us that doubt...
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Why Failure Doesn’t Have to Be Final | EVERYDAY DISCIPLE - Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of our new series, Everyday Disciple. Most of us wouldn't describe our daily lives as "extraordinary"—they feel routine, predictable, and very ordinary. Yet, the Gospels show us that Jesus didn't scout the religious elite; He called ordinary, everyday people to rearrange their...
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"Helping The Next Gen Win" | Guest Speaker: Clay Scroggins
It is so much easier to criticize a generation than it is to build one. In this powerful message, guest speaker Clay Scroggins challenges us to move from being critics to "constructors." Looking at the life of Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1, we discover that the greatest gift we can give the next...
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“Spirit-Filled People” | FAMILIAR STRANGER
In the conclusion of our series, Familiar Stranger, Lead Pastor Jason Britt looks at the birth of the Church in Acts 2. We often entertain ourselves with the "supernatural" on a screen through movies and shows, yet we often struggle to embrace the supernatural reality of the Holy Spirit in our...
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"Fruit Of The Spirit" | FAMILIAR STRANGER
In Week 7 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Matt Piland addresses a vital question: How do we actually live out the life God has called us to? Many of us treat our faith like a car loan—believing Jesus made the "down payment" on the cross, but that it's now our job to sustain the monthly...
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“Living In A World With More Than One Spirit” | FAMILIAR STRANGER
In Week 6 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt addresses a critical but often overlooked reality: the Holy Spirit is not the only spirit at work in our time. In a world saturated with noise, misinformation, and competing "truths," the gift of discernment is more vital for the...
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"We Got It Good" | FAMILIAR STRANGER
Is the Holy Spirit a "stranger" in your daily walk with Christ? In this powerful message from our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason shares how the Holy Spirit is not just an accessory or an "add-on" to your faith—He is the power that makes faith possible. Using a vivid illustration of a…
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"Spirit Lead Me" | FAMILIAR STRANGER
In Week 4 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt shifts our focus to the inner strength available through the Holy Spirit. We often treat the Spirit as an optional guest, but Ephesians 3 reminds us that He is the source of our power, intended to dwell in our hearts through faith....
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"A 'Lack' of Power" | FAMILIAR STRANGER
Week 3 of FAMILIAR STRANGER with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that the Spirit of God wants to bring healing to your hurt, so that your healed hurt can bring healing to others who are hurt.
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“Help, I Need Somebody” | FAMILIAR STRANGER
Week 2 of FAMILIAR STRANGER with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that the first and primary characteristic of the Holy Spirit is helper.
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“Till You Know” | FAMILIAR STRANGER
Week 1 of FAMILIAR STRANGER with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that living by the Spirit is not a standard you live up to; it’s a promise you step into.
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“Kicking off 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting” | January 4th, 2026
January 4th, 2026 with Executive Pastor of Discipleship, Kevin Miller. Pastor Kevin helps us prepare our hearts for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting.
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"Communion Weekend" | CHRISTMAS AT BETHLEHEM
Week 3 of CHRISTMAS AT BETHLEHEM with 316 Student Pastor Spencer Haynes. Pastor Spencer reminds us that we are called to be unified, humble , and selfless .
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“Happiest or Hardest Time of the Year?" | CHRISTMAS AT BETHLEHEM
Week 2 of CHRISTMAS AT BETHLEHEM with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that the question isn’t: “Why does God allow suffering?” It is: “Where is God when it hurts?” And the answer is right beside you.
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“Jewish Hospitality” | CHRISTMAS AT BETHLEHEM
Week 1 of CHRISTMAS AT BETHLEHEM with Executive Pastor Matt Piland. Pastor Matt reminds us what true hospitality looks like.
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“Free to Share, Not Forced to Share” | SMALL GOD SYNDROME
Week 3 of SMALL GOD SYNDROME with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that everybody can invite, pray, and share their story with somebody.
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“Live Honestly” | SMALL GOD SYNDROME
Week 2 of SMALL GOD SYNDROME with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that every Christ follower has a story and a sphere of influence.
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“Big God, Little Me” | SMALL GOD SYNDROME
Week 1 of SMALL GOD SYNDROME with Executive Pastor Matt Piland. Pastor Matt reminds us that our greatest temptation in life is to place ourselves at the center of the story.
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“Everybody, Everyday, Everywhere Pressure” | THE FIGHT FOR FAMILY
Week 4 of THE FIGHT FOR FAMILY with Lead Pastor Jason Britt. Pastor Jason reminds us that generosity isn’t an event; it’s a lifestyle (obedience).
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Welcome to Bethlehem Church, where our mission is to lead people to discover new life in Christ. We are so grateful for pastors who teach the gospel, straight from Scripture. Check back each week for a new message that is both powerful and practical!
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