A Royal Priesthood
/Scriptures: I Peter 2: 1-10
God calls each of us to show Jesus to our world.
Rev. Jerry Slye
General Superintendent & Pastor of the Hill Country Church
In 1982, I was enjoying early success in the accounting department of a large company. I was married, had two toddlers, a new house and a new car. Life was good! God shook my world when He made my call to full time ministry clear. Before I had time to allow the gravity of my calling to sink in I was the pastor of a small church in southeast Texas. That church was patient as I pursued my formal pastoral and theological education. I have been a full time senior pastor without interruption since that calling in 1982.
My pastoral philosophy is simple. In the words of my pastor Dad, feed the people and love the people. God charges me with the responsibility to preach the Word without compromise. When you believe the Word you cannot help but love the people. The people of the Bethel Methodist Church faithfully give and work to set me free to study and minister the Word in the pulpit, on the phone, in homes, in hospitals and anywhere I find an opportunity (Acts 6:1-4).
At the Bethel Methodist Church of the Hill Country the Word is alive and so are the hymns! Come join us!
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The Betrayer
/Scriptures: John 13:21-30
God has provided, in Christ, rescue from the rebellion and power of Satan
The Light of Life
/Scriptures: John 1:1-18, Romans 7:7-13
There are three levels of light that God uses to draw us to Himself
Note: This service also marked the occasion of the Aviles family’s relocation from Bethel Hill Country to Bethel North Texas. There are remarks prefacing the Sermon that allude to the impending relocation of the Aviles family.
Sanctuary
/Father’s Day 2016
Scriptures: Genesis 18:17-22
God Makes Our Homes a Sanctuary!
I Will Sprinkle Clean Water Upon You
/Scriptures: Ezekiel 36:23-28, Hebrews 10:15-22
Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward cleansing!
A Man Sent From God
/Scriptures: Luke 1:1-18, 41-53, 67-80
God needs us to share this glorious gospel!
Remember
/Scriptures: Deuteronomy 1:1-3, 6-8, 22-36
As the enemy moves to destroy America, we must remember what makes her great!
Faith of Our Mothers
/Scriptures: II Timothy 1:1-5
We thank God for Moms who tell us about Jesus!
The Power Of Conviction
/Scriptures: I Corinthians 15:1-22, II Corinthians 11:23-33, Hebrews 11:1,3,24-26,35-38
We rejoice in the risen Lord!
Come And See, He Is Risen
/Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-8, Revelation 14:4-5,10, Genesis 6:5-7
We rejoice with heaven in the risen Lord
Resurrection Service 2019
He Gave His Back to the Smiters
/Palm Sunday Message
Scriptures: Isaiah 50:1-7, Acts 2:29-41, Isaiah 53:1-6
Jesus faced the darkest times with the brightest light and paid the highest price.
Repent
/Scriptures: Luke 15:1-3, 11-21
The delivery of God’s holy standard and the gift of His Son calls us to repent!
Spiritual Gifts
/Scriptures: II Corinthians 3:13-18, 4:1-6, I Corinthians 12:1-5
God gave us the Bible through miraculous gifts!
Note this sermon is the 2nd in a series of 3. The preceding sermon is from March 17, 2019 and titled “Temporary Miracles Permanent Word”.
Temporary Miracles Permanent Word
/Scriptures: Matthew 16:24-28, II Peter 1:15-21, II Corinthians 3:14-18, 12:1-5,28-31
This message will show the danger of relying on miracles instead of God’s Word.
The Miracle of the Tongue
/Scriptures: Acts 2:1-24, Matthew 16:24-17:5, II Peter 1:16-21
This message will remind us of what comes after forgiveness… the power of the Holy Spirit!
Serving
/Scriptures: Luke 10:38-42, Mark 8:11-21
We serve God’s Holy Word!
