Bethel Mennonite Church in Sarasota, Florida. Bethel has expository preaching, meaning that it seeks to declare the point of a particular Biblical passage. Sermons usually last between 30-40 minutes and are packed with material for reflection. On a regular basis, our sermon series alternates between the Old and New Testaments. All preaching is gospel-driven.
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A Conservative Christian Church (and podcast) in Gladys Virginia
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A Conservative Christian Church (and podcast)
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Easter Sunday: The Dawn of Resurrection by Shawn Otto (4/20/2025)
20:49
20:49
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20:49John 1:1-5, Luke 24:1-6
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Palm Sunday: Shadows of the Coming Cross By Shawn Otto (4/13/2025)
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41:11Psalm 22
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Lessons From The Lost City by Shawn Otto (4/6/2025)
43:48
43:48
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43:48Luke 21:7-24
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The Dangers of Misplaced Confidences by Shawn Otto (3/30/2025)
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36:23
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36:23Luke 21:5-7
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The Corruption of Pride and the Grace of Surrender by Shawn Otto (3/23/2025)
42:03
42:03
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42:03Luke 20:45-21:4
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We each have to choose if we want to follow Jesus. We’re not born into God’s kingdom—we must decide for ourselves to become part of His family. Being part of the church is not something we inherit from our parents. It’s a decision we make when we hear God’s call and say yes to Him. God’s kingdom is not the same as the world around us. We don’t try …
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We each have to choose if we want to follow Jesus. We’re not born into God’s kingdom—we must decide for ourselves to become part of His family. Being part of the church is not something we inherit from our parents. It’s a decision we make when we hear God’s call and say yes to Him. God’s kingdom is not the same as the world around us. We don’t try …
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Our true citizenship is not in any country on earth—it’s in the kingdom of God. We may be born in one nation and hold a passport from it, but we are not born into God’s kingdom. That takes a choice. When we follow Jesus, we are choosing a new identity, one that doesn’t depend on politics, race, class, or the flag we pledge to. We live in a world fu…
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Our true citizenship is not in any country on earth—it’s in the kingdom of God. We may be born in one nation and hold a passport from it, but we are not born into God’s kingdom. That takes a choice. When we follow Jesus, we are choosing a new identity, one that doesn’t depend on politics, race, class, or the flag we pledge to. We live in a world fu…
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In God’s kingdom, money, power, and status don’t define who we are. The world may divide people into rich or poor, high or low, but God looks at the heart. Whether we have a lot or a little, each of us is loved and valued the same. God knows what we need and promises to take care of us. Chasing after wealth can leave us tired, anxious, and empty. T…
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In God’s kingdom, money, power, and status don’t define who we are. The world may divide people into rich or poor, high or low, but God looks at the heart. Whether we have a lot or a little, each of us is loved and valued the same. God knows what we need and promises to take care of us. Chasing after wealth can leave us tired, anxious, and empty. T…
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We are all part of one human family. The Bible tells us we come from Adam and Eve, and later from Noah’s sons—but nowhere does it divide people by race. That idea comes from people, not God. Over time, society creates categories like “race” to separate and rank people, but that’s not how God sees us. The world has used race to justify slavery, unfa…
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We are all part of one human family. The Bible tells us we come from Adam and Eve, and later from Noah’s sons—but nowhere does it divide people by race. That idea comes from people, not God. Over time, society creates categories like “race” to separate and rank people, but that’s not how God sees us. The world has used race to justify slavery, unfa…
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We’re reminded that God creates us with purpose, including our gender. He makes us male and female, and both are equally valuable in His eyes. Our world says we can choose our identity, but God calls us to embrace the identity He gave us. Being a man or woman isn’t about liking certain hobbies or wearing certain clothes—it’s about living out the ro…
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We’re reminded that God creates us with purpose, including our gender. He makes us male and female, and both are equally valuable in His eyes. Our world says we can choose our identity, but God calls us to embrace the identity He gave us. Being a man or woman isn’t about liking certain hobbies or wearing certain clothes—it’s about living out the ro…
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The Messiah: King, Priest, and Conqueror by Ryan Mayer (3/16/2025)
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34:07
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34:07Luke 20:41-44
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Prayer is critical to any mission, as exemplified by Jesus and the early church. Jesus’ Prayer Examples in Luke: Praying at his baptism (Luke 3:21) Withdrawing from crowds to pray in the wilderness (Luke 5:16) Spending an entire night in prayer before selecting disciples (Luke 6:12) Praying before asking disciples about his identity (Luke 9:18) Pra…
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Prayer is critical to any mission, as exemplified by Jesus and the early church. Jesus’ Prayer Examples in Luke: Praying at his baptism (Luke 3:21) Withdrawing from crowds to pray in the wilderness (Luke 5:16) Spending an entire night in prayer before selecting disciples (Luke 6:12) Praying before asking disciples about his identity (Luke 9:18) Pra…
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My Heart's Desire by Adin Miller (3/9/2025)
36:28
36:28
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36:28Romans 9:1-3; 10:1
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Joseph is in prison along with the chief cupbearer and chief baker. He has been put in charge of everything that goes on there as well as in charge of the prisoners. When Joseph saw that the cupbearer and baker both looked dejected he asked them why they were sad. They each had dreams that they couldn’t understand. Joseph was able to interpret the …
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Joseph is in prison along with the chief cupbearer and chief baker. He has been put in charge of everything that goes on there as well as in charge of the prisoners. When Joseph saw that the cupbearer and baker both looked dejected he asked them why they were sad. They each had dreams that they couldn’t understand. Joseph was able to interpret the …
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Brother John continued his series on the Patriarchs with a study from Genesis 37 on the early life of Joseph. He brought out numerous practical lessons for us today, including the harmful effects of favoritism in family life. Joseph’s parents and grandparents were guilty of it, and it affected the family greatly. In today’s study, Joseph experience…
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Brother John continued his series on the Patriarchs with a study from Genesis 37 on the early life of Joseph. He brought out numerous practical lessons for us today, including the harmful effects of favoritism in family life. Joseph’s parents and grandparents were guilty of it, and it affected the family greatly. In today’s study, Joseph experience…
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Wake Up, Endure, and Overcome: Jesus’ Call to the Churches
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32:03
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32:03Jesus calls us to wake up, endure, and overcome. He sees our struggles, our strengths, and our weaknesses. He isn’t impossible to please—He just wants us to be fully committed to Him. The churches in Revelation give us examples of what pleases Jesus and what doesn’t. Sardis looks alive but is actually dying. Jesus tells them to wake up before it’s …
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Wake Up, Endure, and Overcome: Jesus’ Call to the Churches
32:03
32:03
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Nghe Sau
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32:03Jesus calls us to wake up, endure, and overcome. He sees our struggles, our strengths, and our weaknesses. He isn’t impossible to please—He just wants us to be fully committed to Him. The churches in Revelation give us examples of what pleases Jesus and what doesn’t. Sardis looks alive but is actually dying. Jesus tells them to wake up before it’s …
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Forward in Commitment: Acting Together in Generosity by Shawn Otto (3/2/2025)
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36:36
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36:362 Corinthians 9:1-8
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How can we encourage vision and joy in people, so they don’t need to explore and pursue sinful pleasure? Do you experience church as trying to keep the wheels from falling off the wagon, or do you experience church as pursuing an energizing vision, as trying to reach an energizing goal? People who do not have a fulfilling task to do that engages th…
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How can we encourage vision and joy in people, so they don’t need to explore and pursue sinful pleasure? Do you experience church as trying to keep the wheels from falling off the wagon, or do you experience church as pursuing an energizing vision, as trying to reach an energizing goal? People who do not have a fulfilling task to do that engages th…
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Forward in Faith: Taking Bold Steps of Trust and Surrender by Shawn Otto (2/23/2025)
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34:27
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34:27Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19
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The story of Joseph in Potiphar’s house in Egypt is an incredible story of one man’s integrity and obedience to his God. Joseph was far away from home and alone. What would he do? How did he resist temptation? He knew God was with him. God had been with him even when his brothers threw him into a pit. God was with him in Egypt and had him elevated …
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The story of Joseph in Potiphar’s house in Egypt is an incredible story of one man’s integrity and obedience to his God. Joseph was far away from home and alone. What would he do? How did he resist temptation? He knew God was with him. God had been with him even when his brothers threw him into a pit. God was with him in Egypt and had him elevated …
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Forward in Priorities: Living with Eternal Perspective by Shawn Otto (2/16/2025)
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37:00
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37:001 Timothy 6:17-19
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Forward in Trust: Releasing Our Lives and Resources to God by Shawn Otto (2/9/2025)
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42:10
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42:10Matthew 6:25-34
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Forward in Following: Aligning with Jesus' Mission by Shawn Otto (2/2/2025)
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39:20
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39:20Matthew 4:18-22
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Who was Rahab? We read about her in Joshua 2. She was a harlot or maybe an innkeeper in Jericho. She had heard how the Lord dried up the Red Sea for the Israelites when they came out of Egypt. She had heard how they had destroyed the Amorites east of Jordan. She hid the two spies on her rooftop. She said to them, “Your God is God in heaven above an…
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Who was Rahab? We read about her in Joshua 2. She was a harlot or maybe an innkeeper in Jericho. She had heard how the Lord dried up the Red Sea for the Israelites when they came out of Egypt. She had heard how they had destroyed the Amorites east of Jordan. She hid the two spies on her rooftop. She said to them, “Your God is God in heaven above an…
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Living With The Living God by Shawn Otto (1/26/2025)
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39:14
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39:14Luke 20:27-40
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There are several things that are mentioned in this chapter—Jacob’s return to Bethel, a birth, and three funerals. When Jacob was told to go to Bethel, there were three things he wanted his family to do: Purify themselves. Change their clothes. Put away their false gods. Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died during their journey. She was very old by this …
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There are several things that are mentioned in this chapter—Jacob’s return to Bethel, a birth, and three funerals. When Jacob was told to go to Bethel, there were three things he wanted his family to do: Purify themselves. Change their clothes. Put away their false gods. Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died during their journey. She was very old by this …
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Whose Image Do You Bear? by Ryan Mayer (1/19/2025)
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35:51
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35:51Luke 20:19-26
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How Jesus Evaluates Churches & People
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37:17
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37:17In Revelation 1, Jesus is revealed as a majestic, divine King, Judge, High Priest, and Overseer of the churches. Jesus intended those who heard His message to recall this vision of Himself. Ephesus was a church strong in truth and labor but had lost their love; they are called to remember their previous devotion and repent. Ephesus reminds us that …
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How Jesus Evaluates Churches & People
37:17
37:17
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Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
37:17In Revelation 1, Jesus is revealed as a majestic, divine King, Judge, High Priest, and Overseer of the churches. Jesus intended those who heard His message to recall this vision of Himself. Ephesus was a church strong in truth and labor but had lost their love; they are called to remember their previous devotion and repent. Ephesus reminds us that …
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You Cannot Have the Vineyard Without the Son by Shawn Otto (1/12/2025)
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40:29
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40:29Luke 20:1-18
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God’s Answer to Sin – The Broken Body & Shed Blood of Christ
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36:55
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36:55The broken body and shed blood of Christ, which we celebrate when we partake of the Lord’s Supper, is God’s solution for sin. We read of two primary sin problems in the Bible: universal sin that is inherited by all the descendants of Adam, and individual sins. The Bible nowhere says that people are delivered from the condition they inherited from A…
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God’s Answer to Sin – The Broken Body & Shed Blood of Christ
36:55
36:55
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Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
36:55The broken body and shed blood of Christ, which we celebrate when we partake of the Lord’s Supper, is God’s solution for sin. We read of two primary sin problems in the Bible: universal sin that is inherited by all the descendants of Adam, and individual sins. The Bible nowhere says that people are delivered from the condition they inherited from A…
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The Question that Demands Surrender by Shawn Otto (1/5/2025)
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41:07
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41:07Luke 20:1-8 1/5/2025
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Luke 2:8-14 – Angels gave the shepherds a wonderful message. God didn’t use angels to spread the gospel. For that, God used people. When the shepherds left the stable, “they made widely known” what they had heard and seen. The message of the angels had become the message of the shepherds. The core of the shepherds’ message was, “The Messiah, Christ…
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Luke 2:8-14 – Angels gave the shepherds a wonderful message. God didn’t use angels to spread the gospel. For that, God used people. When the shepherds left the stable, “they made widely known” what they had heard and seen. The message of the angels had become the message of the shepherds. The core of the shepherds’ message was, “The Messiah, Christ…
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A Season for Everything by Ryan Mayer (12/29/2024)
31:48
31:48
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31:48Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
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The Cost of Christmas by Shawn Otto (12/22/2024)
34:10
34:10
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34:10Isaiah 53:4-12
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