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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Second Adam from Above
/Scriptures: Romans 5:8-11
Jesus’ coming makes possible the full rejection of the first Adam’s sin.
Why Do We Celebrate?
/Scriptures: Isaiah 45:1-8
If we lose the meaning of Christmas, our celebrations are just noise!
Long Expected Jesus
/Scriptures: Titus 2:9-15, James 2:18-26
Jesus came the first time to a lowly manger, He’s coming again to a throne!
Repent and Receive
/Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5, Acts 3:17-26, Ezekiel 18:20-26, 31-32
Turn and walk in the light Jesus brought to our world!
Giving Thanks
/Scriptures: John 6:1-15
For what are you most thankful?
It Doesn't Take Very Many
/Scriptures: Deuteronomy 17: 1-7; Matthew 18: 15-20
God honors, and is present in the search for, truth.
No Greater Love
/Scriptures: John 15:1-14, John 17:1-5
The greatest love is love given by free will! We honor our veterans!
Pride and Humility
/Scriptures: John 10:25-30, Isaiah 55:6-9
Without God, we can’t. With God, we can!
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
