Pride and Humility
/Scriptures: John 10:25-30, Isaiah 55:6-9
Without God, we can’t. With God, we can!
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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Guardrails
/Scriptures: Genesis 39:1-23
Where are your valuables and how are you protecting them?
Try The Spirits
/Scriptures: I John 4:1-9, Romans 8:1-4
God calls us to test every message.
Vessels of Clay
/Scriptures: II Corinthians 4:1-10, 16-18
God uses and satisfies those who are weak.
Holy Communication
/Scriptures: Matthew 18:15-22
God guides us into wise, productive and holy communication with each other.
Serving the Kingdom
/Scriptures: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 18:15-20
We are in this world for God’s Kingdom, not our own!
Leadership
/Scriptures: Jeremiah 5:1-9, Mark 10:35-42
God longs for and seeks those willing to lead!
Fulfilling A Commitment
/Scriptures: Genesis 7:23-8:3, I Corinthians 11:23-29, John 6:47-57
“Remembering” is living up to a commitment!
Holy, Holy, Holy
/Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1-8
Are you satisfied with playing church or have you encountered the Holy God of heaven?
Lease On Life
/Scriptures: Matthew 21:33-46, John 18:29-35, John 19:7-11
God has provided for powerful change in our world through His people!
Overcoming Discouragement
/Scriptures: Nehemiah 4:1-6; II Timothy 4:1-6, 9-18
Building Together
/Scriptures: Genesis 11:1-9, Ephesians 4:1-6,13-14
There is power in unity!
A Royal Priesthood
/Scriptures: I Peter 2: 1-10
God calls each of us to show Jesus to our world.
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!
