Episodes
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The Prophet Daniel, Part 1: The Courage To Stand Alone (May 5, 2023)
In today's world, Christians are increasingly feeling the pressure to conform to a worldview that is incompatible with their beliefs. How are we to respond when faced with such situations? In our new sermon series "The Prophet Daniel - Living Courageously In a Godless World," we're looking at the...
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The Prophet Daniel: A Preview (April 30, 2023)
Every day it seems that this world is growing increasingly hostile towards Christians and their beliefs. We can respond in one of two ways -- cower in fear or face this opposition with fearlessness and confidence. In our new sermon series "The Prophet Daniel - Living Courageously In a Godless...
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Jesus Christ: Perfect In Prophecy (April 16, 2023)
Many people incorrectly think that Jesus was an ordinary man, and that His story begins and ends with the accounts written within the four gospels. Jesus was no ordinary man, and He accomplished much more than you may realize. In this week's sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares about the many...
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So What? The Big Deal About The Resurrection (April 9, 2023)
To many, Easter is just another day on the calendar. But it's so much more than that. It's the day we as Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this special Easter Sunday sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares about the significance of Jesus' resurrection, what it means for...
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The Triumphal Entry of the King (April 2, 2023)
Palm Sunday is the day in which Christians commemorate Christ's triumphal entry in to Jerusalem, prior to His death on the cross. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines this historical event, looking at the reasons for it's occurrence, the crowd's response, and what we as Christians can…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 9: Walking In The Spirit of Self-Control (March 26, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 8: Walking In The Spirit of Gentleness (March 19, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 7: Walking In The Spirit of Faithfulness (March 12, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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A Midnight Meal's Meaning (March 5, 2023)
Have you ever had the desire to dose off while someone was talking? One man in the Bible did, and it had potentially dire consequences. As part of our observance of the Lord's Supper, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares the strange story of Eutychus at the midnight meal and what we can learn about the...
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 6: Walking In The Spirit of Goodness (February 26, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 5: Walking In The Spirit of Kindness (February 12, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 4: Walking In The Spirit of Patience (February 5, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 3: Walking In The Spirit of Peace (January 29, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 2: Walking In The Spirit of Joy (January 22, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With the Spirit, Part 1: Walking In The Spirit of Love (January 15, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Walking With The Spirit (January 8, 2023)
It's a new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions that we ultimately fail to keep. In our new sermon series "Walking With The Spirit," we examine the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in the Bible, and why renewing your walk with Christ can be the best and most successful resolution…
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Completely Christmas, Part 3: Christmas Characterized (January 1, 2023)
Over the next few weeks as part of our new sermon series "Completely Christmas," we'll be looking at the many prophecies and events that lead up to one of the most impactful events in world history -- the birth of Jesus Christ. In the final sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines the...
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Completely Christmas, Part 2: Christmas Realized (December 18, 2022)
Over the next few weeks as part of our new sermon series "Completely Christmas," we'll be looking at the many prophecies and events that lead up to one of the most impactful events in world history -- the birth of Jesus Christ. In today's sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty looks at the events of…
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Completely Christmas, Part 1: Christmas Prophecied (December 11, 2022)
Over the next few weeks as part of our new sermon series "Completely Christmas," we'll be looking at the many prophecies and events that lead up to one of the most impactful events in world history -- the birth of Jesus Christ. In today's sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines several instances...
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What Christians Should Be Thankful For: God's Provision (November 27, 2022)
For the entirety of the month of November, our sermon series, "What Christians Should Be Thankful For" highlights various aspects of a Christian's life that should be the focus of our gratitude. In the final sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares about God's provision and details the...
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What Christians Should Be Thankful For: God's Presence (November 20, 2022)
For the entirety of the month of November, our sermon series, "What Christians Should Be Thankful For" highlights various aspects of a Christian's life that should be the focus of our gratitude. In the third sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty discusses the constant presence of God in the...
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What Christians Should Be Thankful For: God's Sanctification (November 13, 2022)
For the entirety of the month of November, our sermon series, "What Christians Should Be Thankful For" highlights various aspects of a Christian's life that should be the focus of our gratitude. In the second sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty discusses the role and importance of...
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What Christians Should Be Thankful For: God's Gift of Salvation (November 6, 2022)
For the entirety of the month of November, our sermon series, "What Christians Should Be Thankful For" highlights various aspects of a Christian's life that should be the focus of our gratitude. In the first sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines the importance of salvation in the…
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A Future Reunion In The Father's House (October 23, 2022)
In our sermon series “Pleasant View’s Favorite Bible Verses,” we’re breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Bro. Gary Beehn's favorite verses, John 14:1-3, and learn about the peace (and future...
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Christians' Conduct In the Face of Danger (October 16, 2022)
Would you consider yourself immune to influence from Satan? The devil knows our weaknesses, and he exploits them to his benefit, ultimately leading Christians (and churches as a whole) to divide, teach false doctrine and lose their influence. In this sermon from Bro. Stephen Beatty, we examine…
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The Promise of the Holy Spirit (October 9, 2022)
In our sermon series “Pleasant View’s Favorite Bible Verses,” we’re breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Sis. Blanca Beatty's favorite Bible verse, John 14:18, and learn about the role and...
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God Helps Those Who Seek Him (October 2, 2022)
In our sermon series "Pleasant View's Favorite Bible Verses," we're breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Sis. Charlene Bigley's favorite Bible verses—Psalm 121:7-8—and learn what they say…
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Can Romans 8:28 Still Be Believed? (September 25, 2022)
In our sermon series "Pleasant View's Favorite Bible Verses," we're breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Sis. Donna Beehn's favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28. We examine how it should be...
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Be Strong and Courageous (September 11, 2022)
In our sermon series "Pleasant View's Favorite Bible Verses," we're breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Bro. Daniel Beehn's favorite verse—Joshua 1:9—and learn how God's message to Joshua…
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The Lord's Supper (September 4, 2022)
This week at Pleasant View, we observed the Lord's Supper. It's an important, reverent event within the church. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty explains what the Lord's Supper is all about and the deep meaning it has for Christians around the world.
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Jesus! Not Just Divine But The Vine (August 28, 2022)
In our sermon series "Pleasant View's Favorite Bible Verses," we're breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Bro. Stephen Beatty Sr.'s favorite verse—John 15:5—and look at what it teaches about…
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To Walk With God Is To Truly Trust God (August 21, 2022)
In our sermon series "Pleasant View's Favorite Bible Verses," we're breaking down and examining various Bible verses that members of our congregation have claimed as their favorites. This week, we're looking at Sis. Jennifer Beatty's favorite verses—Proverbs 3:5-6—and learn what it can teach us...
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Raising Lazarus From The Dead, Part 3 (August 7, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the conclusion of this three-part sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines Jesus' arrival at Lazarus' grave, his command…
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Raising Lazarus From The Dead, Part 2 (July 31, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the second part of this three-part sermon that focuses on Jesus' final recorded miracle, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines...
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Raising Lazarus From the Dead (July 17, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty begins his look at Jesus' final miracle in the book of John—the raising of Lazarus…
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From Blind to Belief (July 10, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty concludes his look at the blind man's healing by Christ, examining the events that...
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The Controversy & Confrontation of a Blind Man Healed (June 26, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the latest sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines the aftermath of the blind man's healing, and what we…
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Jesus Heals a Blind Man (June 19, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the latest sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty begins his look at Jesus' penultimate miracle—restoring the…
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A Short Sermon With Great Power (June 12, 2022)
Who knew one sentence could say so much? In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares about Jonah's message to the people of Nineveh and what it can teach people today about obedience to God.
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Spiritual Gifts: Connecting To God's Purpose in Your Life (May 22, 2022)
Every Christian has a calling, and possesses certain talents to allow them to carry out the task assigned to them by God. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares seven examples of "spiritual gifts" that a Christian may possess and explains how each one can be used to further the kingdom of God.
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Jesus Walks on Water (May 15, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the latest sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty examines Jesus' walking on water and what it can teach…
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A Supper For 5000 (May 8, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the latest sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty looks at Jesus' feeding of the multitudes, and how it teaches us...
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A Graveyard's Good News (April 17, 2021)
Happy Easter! In this sermon from Bro. Stephen Beatty, we examine the Easter story of the empty tomb, and the good news it provides for all of mankind.
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The Church In The Kettle (April 3, 2022)
In this sermon from Dr. Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, we look at the subtle ways in which persecution of Christians is increasing, as well as how we as Christians should approach and view such trials in our lives.
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In Times of Doubt (March 27, 2022)
All of us at some point will experience doubt, leaving us to wonder if God really is present in our lives. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty takes a look at the doubt John experienced while in prison, examines ways in which doubt may creep into our lives, and provides ways to manage our doubts.
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Jesus Elevates The Lame Man (March 13, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In the latest sermon in this series, Bro. Stephen Beatty resumes his look at Jesus' many miracles. Today he examines the...
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The Father's Influence (March 6, 2022)
Our interim pastor is out of town this week. Bro. Gary Showalter, Jr. is filling in for us, and shares about the saving influence Noah had on his family and why we would do well to emulate it.
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A Nobleman's Son Healed (February 27, 2022)
In our new sermon series “Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day,” we’re taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty shares about Jesus' healing of the nobleman's son, and looks at the meanings it has…
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A Miraculous Wedding at Cana (February 20, 2022)
In our new sermon series "Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day," we're taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In this sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty looks at the the very first miracle recorded in the book of John -- Jesus' turning of...
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Those Monumental Miracles (January 30, 2022)
In our new sermon series "Jesus, the Way: Encouraging Our Faith Every Day," we're taking a deep dive into the many miracles performed by Christ recorded in the gospel of John. In today's sermon, Bro. Stephen Beatty provides an overview of these miracles, and shares ways in which we can apply the...
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