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Sermons at Zion Bethalto — 251 episodes
A Place to Grow Together - Acts 17:16-31
A Place to Belong - Acts 6:1-9
A Place to Find Purpose - Acts 2:42-47
United in Mission - Psalm 133
Living an Unoffendable, Non-Anxious Life - Philippians 4:4-7
Abide Forever - Matthew 28:1-10
Abide with Me in Suffering - Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Truly Present - Matt 26:17-30
Palm Sunday - John 12:20–43
2026 Youth Confirmation
Life or Death - Philippians 1:12-26
Understanding Faith - John 11:17-28, 38-53
Triumph - Daniel 3:8–28
You Matter to Jesus - John 9:1–7, 13–17, 34–39
Abide with Me -
God Draws Near - Romans 5:1-8
Withstanding Temptation - Matt 4:1-11
Abide with Me - Hope - Romans 5:1-11
Oh To See His Glory - Matthew 17:1–9
Salt and Light - Matt 5:13-18
God is Always with us - Matt 4:12-15
Lamb of God - John 1:29-42
Seeking Jesus - Matthew 2:1-12
It Is Necessary - Luke 2:40-52
The Inseparable Love of God - Romans 8:31b-39
God, Do Something - Matthew 2:13-23
Home at Last - Isaiah 9:6-7
A Light to Lead Us Home - Isaiah 49:8-13
A Sign Unto You - Isaiah 7:10-17
A Home Unbroken - Text: Isaiah 66:18-23
Patience - James 5:7-11
Come Home For Christmas - Isaiah 55:1-5
Word of Hope - Romans 15:4-13
Far From Home - Isaiah 11:1-10
Peace be With You - Isaiah 2:1-5
Open Our Eyes - Deuteronomy 8:1-10
Shall Not Be Moved - Psalm 46
Lighthouse - Luke 21:5-28
Praise the Lord - Psalm 148
Resurrection Changes Everything - Psalm 149
Good News Luke 18:9-17
Wrestling with God - Genesis 32:22–30
He Remains Faithful - 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Trusting God While We Wait - Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4
Lazareth and the Rich Man - Luke 16:19–31
Bridging Divisions - Matthew 9:9
Cross of Christ Sunday -John 12:0-33
A Fresh Start - Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Assent to Jerusalem - Psalm 131
St Bartholomew Day - John 1:43-51
Resting Well - Matt 11:25-30
An Alternative to Worry - Luke 12:22-34
Do All to the God's Glory - Luke 12:13-21
Why Pray? - Luke 11:1-13
Whom do you follow… Martha or Mary? - Luke 10:38-42
Following Jesus: Show Mercy - Luke 10:25-37
Following Jesus: Sent - Luke 10:1-20
Following Jesus: Cost - Luke 9:51-62
Following Jesus - Witness - Luke 8:26–39
Why You Matter - Psalm 8
Pentecost - Acts 2:1-21
May all be One - John John 17:20-26
We're in Trouble - John 15:23-33
Life Together - John 13:31-35
Blood Washed Multitude - Rev 7:9-17
"Can People Really Change?" Acts 9:1-22
Doubt - John 20:19-31
The Good Life - Luke 24:1-12
Good Friday Homily - Psalm 22:1-4
"The Connected Life" Text: Luke 22:7-20
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 12
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 11
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 10
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 9
"The Kingdom Life" Text: John 12:12-36
The Pursuing Shepherd - Psalm 23: 6
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 8
The Good Life- Philippians 2
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 7
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 6
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 5
Our Generous Shepherd - Psalms 23
Worthy- Luke 15:11-32
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 4
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 3
The Present Shepherd - Psalm 23:4
Lost Power - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Restoration - Psalm 23:3
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 2
2025 Lenten Devotional: Day 1
Knowing our Ultimate Destination - Psalm 4
Our Relational Shepherd - Psalm 23:2
Stubborn Facts - Luke 4:1-13
Ash Wednesday - Psalm 23:1
Transfiguration Sunday - Luke 9:28–36
"Firstfruits" - 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
February 16 2025 Zion Bethalto Sermon "Not Yet" 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Pastor Brandon Metcalf
Feb 9 2025 Zion Bethalto Sermon - Pastor Kale Hanson
Perspectives on Communion: Church Community's Perspective - 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Communion - God Present with Us - 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Perspectives on Communion - God's Perspective - 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Faithful - Matthew 2:1-12
Predestination-Chosen for a Purpose - Ephesians 1:3-14
Teach us to Number our Days - Psalm 90:1-12
Now I See - Luke 2:22-40
Christmas Day - John 1:1-14
Christmas Eve- God's Gift of His Son- Matt 1:18-25
The Gifts of Christmas - Purpose - Micah 5:2-5a
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 12
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 11
God's Christmas Gifts: John 14:23-27
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 10
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 9
"Loves Even Me" Text: Zephaniah 3:14-20 - Rev. Brandon Metcalf
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 8
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 7
12 Verses of Christmas- Devotion 6
Malachi - Malachi 3:1-7b
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 5
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 4
12 Verses of Christmas: Devotion 3
God's Christmas Gifts: Hope - Lamentations 3:21-24
12 Verses of Christmas- Devotion 2
Righteousness - Jeremiah 33:14-16
12 Verses of Christmas- Devotion 1
Be Thankful - Psalm 104
That's my King - John 18:33-37
When the Going Gets Tough - Hebrews 10:11-25
God of the Ordinary - Mark 12:38-44
The Distant Triumph Song - Revelation 7:9-17
Sola Gratia - Romans 3:19-28
God's Compass - Mark 10:23-31
God Who Bleeds - Mark 10:17-22
Unanticipated Division, Unanticipated Grace - Mark 10:2-16
You Belong and are Never Alone - Daniel 10:10-14, 12:1-3
The Word Sustains Us in Our Misunderstandings - Mark 9:30-37
In our Doubts - Mark 9:14-29
The Word Sustains Us in Our Worry Text: Mark 7:24-37
Clean Hearts over Clean Hands - Mark 7
How Jesus Loves the Church - Ephesians 5:22-33
Anchored - 6:51-69
Words Matter - Ephesians 4:17- 5:2
Fulfillment - John 6:22-35
Seeing God's Promises - Genesis 9:8-17
Even Though - Psalm 23
Two Kingdoms - Mark 6:14-29
Lifelines: Permissions and Presence - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Livelines: People - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
June 9 2024 Zion Bethalto Sermon - Lifelines Perspective, Pastor Metcalf
June 9 2024 Zion Bethalto Sermon - Lifelines Perspective, Pastor Metcalf
Day of Rest - Deut 5:12-15
Majestic Merciful Missional - Isaiah 6:1-8
What Am I Getting Into? - Acts 2:1-21
Hope in a Messy World - John 17:12-19
Divine Restoration - Acts 1:1-11
I Chose You - John 15:9-17
One Way Love - 1 John 4:1-11
Caring for the Lost Sheep - 1 John 3:16-24
A New Identity - 1 John 3:1-7
Stewardship - Acts 4:32-35
Easter is for YOU - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
For You - Psalms 22:1-5
Confirmation 2024 Sermon
Palm Sunday - Mark 15:1-47
The Ten Gifts: Contentment - Philippians 4:10-13
The Ten Gifts: Reputation - Mark 10:35-45
The Ten Gifts: Provision - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
The Ten Gifts: Marriage - Hosea 2:14-23
The Ten Gifts: Family - Deuteronomy 6:4-9
The Ten Gifts: Church - Romans 5:1-11
The Ten Gifts: Prayer - Exodus 3:13-15
The Ten Gifts - Trust - James 1:12-18
Ash Wednesday - Reconcilliation 2nd Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
God at Work: Shine - 2 Cornithians 3:12-18, 4:1-6
God at Work:Endurance - Isaiah 40:21-31
God At Work: For those in Need - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
God at Work: Connected - John 15:1-5, 12-17
God At Work: Come and See - John 1: 43-51
God at Work: In and Through Us - Ephesians 3:1-12
Wisdom: Number our Days - Psalms 90
A Little Weird - Psalm 111
The Weary World Rejoices: Light - John 1:1-14
The Weary World Rejoices: Presence - Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7
The Weary World Rejoices: The Word - Romans 16: 25-27
The Christmas Story from John - John 1:1-14
The Weary World Rejoices: Why Worry when you can Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks - 1 Thess 5:26-34
For Unto You - Luke 2:8-18
A Weary World Rejoices - Comfort - Isaiah 40:1-11
Story of Christmas from the Gospels - Matthew 1:18-25
The Weary World Rejoices: Forgiveness - Isaiah 64:6-7
Hope in the Face of Death: Where are We Finally Going? - Matt 25:31-46
Think About These Things - Philippians 4:6-20
Hope in the Face of Death: Where is History Going - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Hope in the Face of Death: Where is Your Life Going? - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Hope in the Face of Death: Where Are We Going Next? - Matthew 5:1-12
How to Be a Theologian - John 8:31-36
Conformity vs Confession - Matthew 22:15-22
Holding on and Holding out - Philippians 4:4-13
Confidence in Christ - Philippians 3:4b-14
The Blame Game - Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
There's Nothing Offensive like Grace - Matthew 20:1-16
Living Sacrifices: Taking the Next Step - Genesis 50:15–21
Living Sacrifice: Out of Love - Romans 13:1–10
Living Sacrifice: Denial - Matthew 16:21–28
Living Sacrifice - Romans 11:33—12:8
Gathered by God - Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
Order out of Chaos - Job 31:1-18
Enough - Isaiah 55:1-5
Resurrection and New Creation - Romans 8:28–39
Two Kingdoms - Romans 8:18–27
Identity and Vocation - Romans 8:12-17
Saint and Sinner - Romans 7:14–25a
Scripture Alone - Romans 7:1-13
Christ Alone - Romans 6:12-23
Grace Alone - Romans 5:6-15
Back to Basics-Faith Alone - Romans 4:13-25
Trinity Sunday - Matthew 28:16–20
"Water Means Life" – John 7:37-39
“Living Trust” - 1 Peter 5:6-11
Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:2-9
Prayer is Answered - Matt 28:1-10
Praying God's Words and God's Work - Psalm 22
Praying Like Jesus - Matt 26:36-46
Never Alone: Sustained - Isaiah 50:4–9a
Prayer Cries out as a Community - Psalm 85
Never Alone: Gathered - Ezekiel 37:1–14
Prayer Trusts God's Wisdom - Psalm 139
Never Alone: Vocation - Ephesians 5:8-16
Prayer Does More than Ask - Psalm 13
Never Alone: Invitation - John 4:5-26
Prayer Continues When God Seems Silent - Psalm 88
Never Alone: United - John 3:1-17
Prayer Processes Pain - Psalm 6
Never Alone: Walking Together - Genesis 3:1–21
Ash Wednesday Worship - Psalm 51
Sermon on the Mount - Matt 5: 21-37
Light of the World - Matt 5:13-20
*The Value of a Life - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Making Disciples for Life - Matt 4:12-25
A Servants Heart - Isaiah 49:1–7
The Great Exchange - Matt 3:13-17
2023 The Year of the Lamb - Galatians 4:4-7
In Him was Light - John 1:1-14
Silent Night - Matthew 1: 18-25
Called to Belong - Matthew 1:18-25
Hark the Herald Angel Sing - Luke 2:8-20
Heroes - Matthew 11:2-15
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Micah 5:2-5a
Endurance - Romans 15:4-13
Away in a Manger - Philippians 2:5-11
"The Light of Christ"- Isaiah 2:1-5