Bethel Church - Cedar Lake Campus: Recent Episodes
Bethel Church and Ministries
Bethel Cedar Lake is one of four Bethel campuses located in Northwest Indiana. Our vision is to see this community transformed by the gospel through preaching, ministries, and outreach.
This message was given by Pastor Jared Bryant as part of the Bottom Lines of the Bible series.
This message was given by Pastor Andrew Moffitt as part of the Bottom Lines of the Bible Series.
This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of our Bottom Lines of the Bible series.
Encountering Jesus begins with faith and ends with sight. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
Racial empathy leads to racial harmony, and racial harmony brings glory to God. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Devoted prayer is the call of every believer in every season..... This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
This message was given by Pastor Dan Jacobsen as part of our Family month teaching series.
This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of our Family month teaching series.
Walking alongside others helps us walk in step with the Spirit. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
God doesn’t throw away His people. He keeps them by His grace.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
From our perspective evangelism can seem ineffective, but from God's perspective He is doing exactly what He wants.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Salvation is near. We don't need to search for it, we need only to believe the gospel.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
For those who try Jesus is a stumbling block but for those who trust He is a Cornerstone. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Money is not the end-all be-all. It is a means to an end; a tool to be used for Gods glory. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Proverbs teaching series.
Though we pursue worldly water that leaves us dry, Jesus pursues us, satisfies our thirst, and gives us brand new pursuits.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Relevant teaching series.
To enter the kingdom of God, we must be reborn, not remodeled. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our
This message was given by Pastor Stephen Ganschow as part of our Proverbs teaching series.
We were designed to travel the way of wisdom. Deviation is deadly. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Proverbs teaching series
Our heavenly father calls us to foster wisdom in our children, and we do this as we discipline and disciple. This message was given by Pastor
There is hope when the storms of anxiety and depression are raging. Our weakness can lead to God's strength.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton
God's logic: If God is for us, then who can be against us? If God gave us Christ, then won't He give us all things?
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Reality tempts us to place a question mark after Romans 8:28, but the resurrection of Jesus is its exclamation mark.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our romans teaching series.
The Spirit accomplishes through His groaning what we cannot accomplish through prayer.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Prayer isn't a burden to God, and it shouldn't be to us. his message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our week of prayer.
In. It's a small but mighty word when the triune God makes His home in us.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Parenting is not child-centered, and it's not parent-centered. It is God-centered.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Family teaching series.
Family peace is incredibly wonderful, but dangerously elusive. Though sin spoils peace, it provides the opportunity for peace-making.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Family Math teaching series.
This message was given by Pastor Stephen Ganschow as part of our Family Teaching Series.
Slavery to God is better than any freedom the world offers. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
If we give ourselves to sin, it will dominate and destroy us. If we give ourselves to God, He fights for us.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
When Jesus Shines, the blind see and those who see are blinded. Gods opens our eyes so we can help others see.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
Sometimes our eyes are so blurry with tears, the only thing we can see is the cross. Hope and Love allow us to rejoice in our suffering.
This Message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
In Christ, our past is dealt with, our present is provided for, and our future is guaranteed. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
Righteousness is not a reward. It's an inheritance we receive by faith in the promises of God. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of our Romans teaching series.
God’s salvation is our story. His steadfast love is our song. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton
Unity in the body brings glory to God. This message was given by Pastor Dexter Harris as part of the Romans teaching series.
We have been charged with unrighteousness, and the evidence is overwhelming. We are born under sin, but Jesus won the victory over sin.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Romans teaching series.
God is not impressed with our spiritual trophies, and He is not fooled by our hypocrisy. God looks at the heart.
This message was given by Pastor Man Culton as part of the Romans Series.
The completeness and joyfulness of the new heaven and earth will be far better than the best pleasure sex can provide. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Romans teaching series.
We have conspired against the Creator. The gospel uncovers that conspiracy and reveals the truth that will set us free. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Romans teaching series.
The universe pulsates with God’s presence and glory. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Romans teaching series.
Divine justice means that God must defend his glory. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Romans teaching series.
From start to finish, salvation is by the promise and power of God. The gospel is God’s gospel, not ours. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Romans teaching series.
The Apostle Paul had the gospel coursing through his veins and it influenced his thoughts, prayers, and emotions. We would do well to learn from this apostle. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Romans teaching series.
The gospel we believe is not my gospel or your gospel, it is God’s gospel. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Romans teaching series.
If we are not a praying church, then we are playing church. Prayer is essential and powerful for God's people. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
The experience of the human family tells the whole story of redemption. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Broken but Blessed teaching series.
Loving God and loving others is fundamental to what it means to be human. Our personal technology is hurting our ability to do both. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Broken but Blessed teaching series.
Stop serving the idol of marriage and start serving your spouse. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Broken but Blessed teaching series.
Your greatest opportunity to bring praise to God might be how you treat your family member. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Broken but Blessed teaching series.
The way we use our time is a reflection of our spiritual priorities. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Broken but Blessed teaching series.
Our true identities as believers are in the work of Jesus. This message was given by Bill Hillegonds.
On Christmas, we celebrate the coming of just the Right Person at just the right time. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
Hell hath no fury like a scorned dragon. The church is victorious amid the wrathful opposition of Satan because Jesus is victorious. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
Jesus' birth was the fulfillment of God’s ancient purpose to crush the head of Satan. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
The more we love people, the greater desire we have to share Jesus with them. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the More + Better teaching series.
"More and Better" isn’t merely a slogan, it is a vision for us as a church and individuals. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the More + Better teaching series.
Bethel Church strives to fulfill the mission of the Church by making more and better disciples of Christ. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
Only the church will protect the one true gospel of Christ. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Sola teaching series.
Jesus is our perfect and complete prophet, priest and king forever. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Sola teaching series.
Glory belongs to God, but we as humans are glory thieves. Because of this, God designed salvation to showcase his glory. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Sola teaching series.
Christ saves sinners through faith in what he has done and nothing else. This message was given by Pastor Dan Jacobsen as part of the Sola teaching series.
Salvation is God’s grace from the beginning until the end. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Sola teaching series.
Scripture should invade every area of our life. We have the Scripture, but does the Scripture have us? This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Sola teaching series.
God breathed out his word through human authors creating a written word that is inspired, inerrant, and infallible. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Sola teaching series.
No one can justify us but God alone through Christ. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Sola teaching series.
When one member of our community is struggling, it affects the whole church, and so we come alongside and help. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
God's kingdom is light and life. And Jesus is the King of the Kingdom. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
It is complete hypocrisy to say we stand for the sanctity of life and then be a racist. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
The law of God is a grace to keep us from being ruled by sin. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
The one truth that steadies us is that every pain, fear, and heartache is temporary. Heaven with Jesus is forever. This message was given by Scott DeWitt as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
In the end, love for God’s Word shows itself by reverent obedience. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
Bow the knee to Jesus and experience the life you were meant for. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Outward Arrows teaching series.
Christians are the preservatives of this world. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Outward Arrows teaching series.
The gospel demands that we show love to our neighbors. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
We look to the Lord for help, safety, and rescue. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
Jesus is the Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Songs for Sinners teaching series.
Let the gospel expose the secret parts of your life. This message was given by Pastor Dan Jacobsen as part of the Songs for Sinners sermon series.
This message was given by Pastor Steve Dewitt as part of our Songs for Sinners teaching series.
The more that we value what God wants us to value, the more of a community we will be. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton.
We are his people. His Kingdom is forever. This message was given by Pastor Steve Dewitt as part of our Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Go and make disciples. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
We do what we do because he is who he is. This message was given by Pastor Steve Dewitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
We don’t see it now, but Jesus is ruling and reigning now. Someday all will bow. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Jesus’ resurrection means freedom from the old life is available now to all who believe. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The resurrection shatters sorrow and fear. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
This is the ultimate and devastating rejection. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The ultimate act of love and humility was only hinted at by riding the foal of a donkey. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
We show God's love for difficult people when we love difficult people. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
As a disciple of Christ, we surrender everything including our very life if necessary. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
It is both an obligation and an opportunity love God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
When we pray "Your will be done" we are saying that God's will is more important than our own. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The goal of parenting is not outward conformity, but an inward heart change. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The gospel requires childlike dependence, trust, and faith. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Grow closer to your family by growing deeper in the gospel of Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Christian marriage must have the purpose of honoring and glorifying Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The Christian home shapes us to look more like Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Mark Colton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The purpose of Christian family relationships is to glorify God by showing gospel love. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
God invites us to come into his eternal family. This message was given by Harry Beamer.
The Son of God became a man and lived with us. This message was given by Pastor Mark Culton as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
From the beginning of Jesus’ story, it’s the marginalized and the misfits who flock to him. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Pastors are charged with guarding the moral and spiritual purity and vitality of the church. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the installation service of new Cedar Lake Campus Pastor Mark Culton.
Jesus came to save the sinners. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Embrace the salvation that comes from this child, Jesus. This message was given by Cedar Lake Student Ministries Director Bill Hillegonds.
Jesus' miracles are signs that the kingdom of God has come upon us. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Don't measure the Kingdom of God by the smallness of its beginnings. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Where Christianity influences, that influence is towards God’s wisdom and will. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The answers to man's real problem don't come from man. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Jesus will win. And if he is your king, your future is victory with him. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
We live in a kingdom that is ruled by our heavenly Father. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Jesus met every demand of the Law in our place. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Build up your treasure in heaven. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
Jesus' weakness is greater than Satan's strength. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series.
The Kingdom of Heaven is present where Jesus rules the hearts of men and women. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Seeking the Kingdom teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
When nothing on earth seems permanent, Jesus stays the same. This message was given by Pastor Mike Witting at the Cedar Lake campus.
Jesus and his redeeming work make life meaningful. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series.
This message was given by Pastoral Resident Dexter Harris as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series.
The man who constantly searches for answers and finds none has forgotten God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series
The gospel takes people of all races and creates one family. This message was given by guest speaker, Dr. Charles Ware.
Jesus died for the Church and gave her these parting gifts. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
God has provided wisdom to navigate a broken world. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series.
Knowledge is useless until you pick it up and apply it to your life. This message was given by Pastor Mike Wittig as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus.
When we properly enjoy creation we enjoy God even more. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point, Cedar Lake, and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Fathers are called to lead by following Jesus' example of servanthood. This message was given by Cedar Lake Student Ministries Director Bill Hillegonds at the Cedar Lake campus.
The good and the wicked all die. All must answer to God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/ Portage campuses.
The entirety of our beings were affected by the Fall, so we must consider the entirety of our beings when dealing with depression. This message was given by guest speaker, Dr. David Murray.
Biblical wisdom protects us from the false wisdom of this world. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake campus.
Jesus came to remove our guilt and make us clean. This message was given by Pastoral Resident Dexter Harris at the Cedar Lake campus.
The relationship between a husband and wife is meant to show the relationship between Jesus and the Church. This message was given by guest speaker Karl Clausen at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
How we approach worship and money defines our happiness. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
In due time, God will make all things beautiful. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of our Ecclesiastes teaching series on April 10th at the Cedar Lake campus and April 17th at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Hobart/Portage campus.
Jesus gives your life meaning. He is your King. This message was given by Pastor Mike Wittig as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series on April 10th at the Crown Point campus and April 17th at the Cedar Lake campus.
Christians can better enjoy God's creations because they know the Creator. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and stream to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
The resurrection of Jesus means that Jesus will fulfill all of his promises. This message was given by Pastor Mike Wittig as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The pleasure of Jesus is greater than all the pleasures the world has to offer. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
A man indulging in the pleasures of the world is trying to fill an emptiness left when Adam and Eve left the Garden. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
The only true wisdom is the wisdom the begins with the fear of God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake campus.
The book of Ecclesiastes asks the questions that the gospel answers. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Ecclesiastes teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar lake and Hobart/ Portage campuses.
Our new family, in Christ is bound together by the gospel. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Family teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Grace changes the way we interact with our family, even when we're fighting. This message was given by Pastor Mike Wittig as part of the Family teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The goal of gospel parenting is to point children toward Jesus. This message was given by Randy Patten as part of the Family teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
The God who brought disorder into the order we see in the universe, wants each of our homes to be a place of order and peace. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Family teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
God has sovereignly placed us in families with conflict to grow us in our understanding of grace. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos as part of the Family teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
Marriage is meant to reflect the relationship between Jesus and his Church. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of our Family teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
God sent his Son to pursue his children and rescue them from the fall. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of The Story teaching series at the Crown Point campus.
When Adam and Eve rebelled against God the world became broken. Ever since, nothing is as it should be. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of The Story teaching series.
God created the entire world and he called it very good. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of The Story series.
The gospel strips away the image we show others and leaves us needing a Savior. This message was given by David Brady at the Cedar Lake campus.
This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Cedar Lake campus.
Our lives are a vapor, and therefore suffering is momentary. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles sermon series.
The power and love of God give me confidence to entrust my anxieties to him. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt during the Week of Prayer service at the Cedar Lake campus.
Our enemy is deadly serious about one thing: sending every last person he cal to hell. This message was given by Pastor Steve Dewitt as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Potage campuses.
Satan stalks our churches, homes, and relationships because he seeks to defame God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Pride separates us from the family of God, humility draws the family together. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Cedar Lake campus.
Pastors should care for the church because they love Jesus and the church belongs to him. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles sermon series at Crown Point and was streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Eldership is an elevated role because of who's church it is; it is Jesus' church. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses and streamed to the Hobart/Portage campus.
This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The trials we endure whisper to us, \\"It won\\'t always be like this.\\" This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Security in anything or anyone outside of Christ is idolatry. This message was given by Pastor Dan Jacobsen at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Prayer changes our heart and changes us to be more like Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses
Jesus isn't an option, he's not the best option, he is all that we have. This message was given by Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus.
Don't let the fleeting beauty of a building distract you from the eternal and lasting beauty of Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses and streamed to the Hobart/Portage campus.
Christian relationships are not disposable because Jesus died for them and he is coming back. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
Peter calls all believers to serve the church and Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Cedar Lake campus.
Jesus' baptism was not as a repentance of sins. His baptism was to identify himself with us, and our baptism is to identify ourselves with him and his saving work on the cross.
Christ has conquered death and hell and is truly victorious. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos on June, 28th and the Hobart Portage campus and on July 5th and the Cedar Lake campus.
Hospitality is treating other people the way that God has treated you. Inviting strangers in as friends. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The key to a powerful gospel witness is not having all the answers in your head but honoring Christ as Lord in your heart. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
The gospel frees us to respond to hate and rejection with love. This message was given by Mike Gutierrez as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
For the Christian woman, value and beauty are not rooted in physical appearance but in Jesus' death on the cross. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Crown Point campus and live streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Passage: 1 Peter 3:7
Summary A Christian husband should honor his wife since Jesus died to make her his daughter. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles teaching series on May 17th at the Crown Point campus streamed to the Cedar Lake campus and given on May 24th at Hobart/Portage.
You cannot rejoice in the gospel of grace and have a low view of submission. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The wrongs that are done to us can be entrusted to God because he judges justly and we do not. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses and live streamed to the Hobart/Portage campus.
I am mindful that my real boss, the Lord Jesus, is with me at my place of work as I serve and suffer for him. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles teaching series at the Crown Point campus and live streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
We have traded "doing good and serving others like Jesus" with "letting others loudly know where we stand." This message was given by Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the 1 Peter teaching series.
Live so that unbelievers will wonder at the gospel in your life. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Exiles sermon series at the Crown Point campus and live streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Jesus took death and sin head on and walked away a victor. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci during the Easter service at the Cedar Lake campus.
Jesus on the cross brought us into a relationship with God. This message was given by Joey Mayfield during the Good Friday service at the Cedar Lake campus.
Into our ache for belonging God shouts, "I love you!" This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 Peter teaching series at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
Through God's sovereignty, we can have joy even in opposition. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 Peter teaching series at the Crown Point campus and was live streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses.
God raised Jesus from the dead and gave him glory so that your faith and hope would be in God. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 1 Peter teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The goal of what God is doing in each of us is godliness and Christlikeness. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point campus and live streamed at the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses as part of the Exiles teaching series.
In the here and now, we have joy stealers that redirect our joy to things that cannot compare to Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point campus and live streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses as part of the Exiles teaching series.
Passage: 1 Peter 1:6-7
Summary: Jesus, and the faith that connects us to him, is more valuable than anything this world has to offer. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the Exiles teaching series.
Our hope in Jesus is a past, present and future hope secured by the mercy of God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses as part of the Exiles teaching series.
The sorrows of Christianity on the margins are comforted by the sovereign control of God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt live at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses as part of the Exiles teaching series.
There is nothing you can do or can't do that could change God's love towards you in Jesus. This message was given by Bill Hillegonds, director of student ministries at the Cedar Lake campus.
The truth about Jesus is that he came to accomplish our salvation so that we can have life, so that we can have freedom, so that we can rest and wonder and worship the God who has come to save us from our sins. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the Christmas Eve service.
Are you trying to please God by good works while totally bypassing the fact that 2,000 years ago God did something amazing in human history by sending Jesus so that you can experience the peace and reconciliation of God through the work of Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the Songs for a Savior Christmas teaching series.
We are merely instruments to point to the person of Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point campus and streamed to the Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses as part of the Songs for a Savior teaching series.
God's grace to a wretched sinner like me is Magnificat. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point campus and streamed to Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage as part of the Songs for a Savior Christmas teaching series.
The good news of the gospel gives us the hope and the freedom we need to press on–even in the midst of darkness. This message was given by Mike Gutierrez, assistant director of the Cedar Lake campus, at the CL campus.
To conclude this series on understanding the privilege of prayer through Jesus, we look at ways to counter our "I'm busy" view of prayer. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Prayer teaching series.
God cares for us intensely, personally. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus on November 2 and at the Crown Point campus on November 15 & 16 as part of the Prayer teaching series.
My bottom line is not my bottom line; my bottom line is our Father's bottom line in whom we focus our hearts. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the month-long Prayer teachings series.
Our own story finds its place in the grand story of God's redeeming pursuit of us in Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses.
There are no meters; there are no scales–there is Jesus. Period. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus on October 12 and the Crown Point campus on October 18 & 19 as part of the Justification teaching series.
Justification is freedom from finding our worth in what we do, in the opinions of others and in attempting to earn God's love. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point campus on October 11 & 12 and at the Cedar Lake campus on October 19 as part of the Justification teaching series.
God's plan is not merely to declare us righteous but to cure us from this "virus" of brokenness and sin. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point, Cedar Lake and Hobart/Portage campuses as part of the Justification teaching series.
For now and always, God the Father sees us as perfect in Jesus – so that we are free from guilt and accusation because Jesus took it upon himself. Our response is simply to marvel. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses as part of the Justification teaching series.
The grace of God is a call to stop earning, to stop trying, to stop doing – and believe in "it is finished." This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Cedar Lake and Crown Point campuses as part of the Justification teaching series.
The gospel creates a partnership among people where we get to be a part of God's story of redemption in the world. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus.
The goal is a Person, knowing Jesus more fully in this life and what is to come. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus.
The gospel informs how we approach work in the day-to-day. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt for the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses.
Jesus holds everything together so that it may be known that he is supreme; what would the church look like if it understood this? This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the annual All About Him weekend.
As imperfect pastors lead and serve in love imperfect people, God gives us this to direct our longing hearts towards Christ, our chief Shepherd. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Cedar Lake, Crown Point and Hobart campuses after his two-month sabbatical.
Those who love Jesus carry an ache in their bones over the sin in their hearts and the sin in this world and they cannot wait to see Jesus come. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Crown Point and Cedar Lake campuses as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
Our ability to conquer comes from dependence on Jesus and independence from self. This message was given by Pastor Jacob Netherton at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
God has a sovereign and perfect care for his people even when we can't see it. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos at the Cedar Lake campus on 7.20 and the Crown Point campus on 7.26 and 7.27 as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
The recipe for a fresh awakening to the good news of the gospel is to be aware of our brokenness and awed by Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Crown Point campus on 7.19 and 7.20 and the Cedar Lake campus on 7.27 as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
God contended with our sin at the cross and won; he continues to do so towards repentance and grace through the church. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
To a church struggling as outsiders and succumbing to the weaknesses of seeking satisfaction, Jesus says that they are known and loved and that he is enough. This message was given by Mike Wittig, director of college-age ministry, at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
We serve an all-knowing Christ through whom we can have a proper view of our circumstances and sufferings. This message was given by Ray Dix, director of the Gary initiative, at the Cedar Lake campus on 6.22 and the Crown Point campus on 6.28 and 6.29 as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
Our faith produces in it a love that expresses itself in action. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos at the Crown Point campus on 6.21 and 6.22 and the Cedar Lake campus on 6.29 as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
One thing is clear from Revelation: It is all about Jesus. This message was given by Tony Sorci as part of the Seven: The Churches of Revelation teaching series.
God's command leads to joy because God's command leads us to him through Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as the conclusion to the 10 Commandments series.
We battle coveting what we don't have or what others do have by seeing above all else what we have in Christ. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
Our hope and identity is not dependent upon our goodness or failures but on God's grace and Jesus' righteousness. This message was given by Mike Wittig, director of college-age ministry, at the Cedar Lake campus.
The gospel allows us to be vulnerable around others, speaking truthfully about who we are and uplifting those we know are just as in need of the same grace. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
A fruit of one understanding the truth of Jesus is one's desire to tell others about this truth. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
The gospel is generous, stirring our hearts toward the same. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments series.
The God who has the right to all gave to save those who only take what is not theirs. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments series.
Through the eyes of Peter we see a God who shows no partiality and only accepts people on the basis of his Son. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci on Easter at the Cedar Lake campus.
We receive incomprehensible mercy because Jesus satisfied incomprehensible wrath. This message was given by Lane Lareau as part of the Good Friday service at the Cedar Lake campus.
All of us need to look to Jesus, and by his grace, bend our arrows back toward loving him and loving others. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 10 Commandments series at the Cedar Lake campus.
May our culture see a redemptive community where marriage is celebrated and sexual sins and bondage of the past are forgiven and overcome in Christ. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
Reconciliation is the gospel - God descended, humbled himself to the cross where he bore the wrath of God so that we can be reconciled to Him. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus.
The call of this command is to protect, preserve and enjoy life. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
God used the murder of Jesus to free hate-filled hearts from their sin. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
Family reflects the Godhead; Jesus honored the Father to the praise of his name, drawing prodigals back to God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
What is the basis and motivation for your pursuit of obedience? This message was given by Tony Sorci on 2.9 at the Cedar Lake campus and 3.2 at the Crown Point campus as part of the 10 Commandments series at the Cedar Lake campus.
Our hope is not grounded in our ascent to God through zeal, piety or law-keeping but in God's gracious descent to us in Christ Jesus. This message was given by Mike Wittig as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
We are made in the image of a working God, yet strive to find our identity in what we do rather than what he has done. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
We are made for something greater than merely work and productivity. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
Verbal idolatry is man attempting to control and manipulate the infinitely glorious and holy God with words. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
Jesus is the only physical object of our worship. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series at Cedar Lake.
At the root of all idolatry is the deifying of "me." This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 10 Commandments teaching series.
The gospel precedes the commands. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as an introduction to the 10 Commandments teaching series.
For believers, "Come to Me – keep coming to Me" is the gracious call of our entire lives. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as an independent message.
The entire story of human history revolves around the reality of God with us. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of Bethel's Christmas Eve services.
God has given us a Savior; why the Incarnation was necessary for our redemption. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Christmas teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
The reality of the Incarnation, of God becoming man yet still being God, brings everything else in Scripture into focus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Christmas teaching series.
The One who conceived a Savior out of a sinner also brings about salvation in sinners like you and me. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Christmas teaching series.
God works together all things for the fame of his Son. This message was given by Pastor Jacob Netherton at the Cedar Lake campus.
What should the response of God's people be, whether they are gathered together in worship or scattered in their daily lives? This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as a concluding message to the Mission Them 2.0 series at the Cedar Lake campus.
A life lived to the glory of God arises from God's love towards us, overflowing to a love for others. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of church history weekend.
Our Heavenly Father listens to our prayers because he loves us in Christ. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt in Bethel's annual Week of Prayer service.
Grace precedes generosity. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Mission Them 2.0 teaching series.
There is a personal expression of the Great Commission and Paul offers six essentials for one living out a response to the gospel we too have received. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the Mission Them 2.0 series.
The relationship between money and the heart reveals in what we find our identity and worth; is it Christ? This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt at the Cedar Lake campus on October 6 and the Crown Point campus on October 12 and 13.
How does God view the church? As one built on love and unity through the grace of Christ. This message was given by Pastor Ray Dix at the Crown Point campus.
Were you not a part of Vision Weekend? Learn everything there is to know about Mission Them 2.0. We are mission them because Jesus is mission them.
I am not saved because of my feelings; I am saved because of Christ. This is the concluding message of the 1 John teaching series by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
If you are seeking God today and following Christ by faith, then let God's Word give you the assurance that you have longed for and rest in the saving love of our God. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John teaching series.
John ends his letter not with an exhortation for us to look at ourselves, but to look to God and his Son, Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 1 John teaching series at the Cedar Lake campus.
God uses the prayers of his people, made confident in Christ, as a means to see their brother or sister overcome sin. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John teaching series.
Over the course of our lives, we come to see more clearly the beauty of Jesus in who he is. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of All About Him Weekend.
Looking at a slave-owner, a fugitive and a prisoner, we see that you can't outrun God's saving hand. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus.
Life in Jesus isn't just for after we die; it is a present, active, transforming promise for today. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John teaching series.
The evidences of spiritual life reflect God's work of grace in the life of the believer. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John teaching series.
Sin seeps into every fabric of our being, yet God's grace runs deeper. This message was given by Mike Wittig at the Cedar Lake campus.
A survey of the book of Habakkuk and the lessons we can learn from it given by guest speaker, Jeff Terrell.
The need to root our marriages in the Gospel is essential. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as a stand-alone message.
God's love produces a confident attitude toward him, devoid of fear, and a loving concern for our brothers and sisters. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 1 John teaching series.
How does love provide the solution to the fears and anxieties we have? This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John sermon series.
Pastor Steve DeWitt shares a heartfelt look at his desire to be a biblical dad only by God's grace.
A look at how the gospel enables us to pray in authentic relationship with God and frees us from religious hypocrisy. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci at the Cedar Lake campus on June 9 and the Crown Point campus on June 15 and 16.
Even evil is used by God to bring about good. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos at the Crown Point campus on June 8 and 9 and at the Cedar Lake campus on June 16.
Dr. Phil Ryken, president of Wheaton College, speaks on the truths of how God keeps us in the love of Jesus until our belief becomes sight.
The unmistakable love of God is seen in the sending of Jesus who died for our sin. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
The litmus test of truth centers around Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John teaching series.
Our relationship with God can be pursued with confidence. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 1 John teaching series.
Christianity is not the absence of something but the presence of love. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John sermon series.
Prior to the gospel, we sin according to our natures; in Christ, sin is now against our new natures. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
Jesus has the power to overcome the sin and shame that bind us and from which we cannot be free. This message was given by Pastor Mark Jobe, lead pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago.
God is Dad, an awe-inspiring reality of God's love toward us. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
What does Jesus' story have to do with you? This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci.
Have we contemplated the sufferings of Christ on our behalf? Pastor Harry Beamer presents this question to the Cedar Lake campus on Good Friday.
Do we hold to the historical truth of the person and work of Jesus or not? This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
We worship created things we were intended to rule over that now rule over us. This message was given at the Cedar Lake campus on March 10 and at the Crown Point campus on March 16 and 17 by Pastor Tony Sorci.
It is not because of our doing or being that God acts to restore us, but for the sake of his greatness and worth being made known. This message was given by Pastor Brad Lagos at the Crown Point campus on March 9 and 10 and at the Cedar Lake campus on March 17.
God's preservation keeps our saving faith so that we persevere until the end. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
Faith and repentance are rhythms of the Christian life. This message was given at the Cedar Lake campus on February 17 and at the Crown Point campus on February 23 and 24 by Pastor Tony Sorci.
When you love the source, you love the things that come from the source. This message was given at the Crown Point campus on February 16 and 17 and at the Cedar Lake campus on February 24 by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
We are made to find meaning and satisfaction in God but are told the lie from the world that says such is not true. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
Is your pursuit of Christ one marked by growth and ongoing change from spiritual immaturity to maturity? This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
Human life is sacred as image bearers of the Most High God, calling us to love life as we honor God through life. This independent message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
Love does not come from us; it flows through us from God toward others. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 1 John series.
The Christian life is one of a long walk toward God, no longer in pursuit of self. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
Christ has satisfied God's righteous wrath toward us through his atoning, sacrificial offering. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
Dexter Harris speaks on abiding in Christ in whom is joy and our ability to bear fruit.
Brett Burbage speaks on how the law of God puts an end to self-justification by revealing our guilt, inability and need of a Savior.
Rejoice this Christmas that God's unexpected grace came in the face of our sin. This independent message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci.
Having fellowship with God in His light exposes our imperfections and drives us to worship Christ for His forgiveness. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the 1 John series.
One cannot claim to know God and continue walking in darkness; come out of the darkness into light where there is atonement, payment, cleansing and the forgiveness of sin. This message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci as part of the 1 John series.
The intro message of the new expository teaching series from 1 John, looking at the doctrine of the person and work of Jesus. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
God is our hope when we enter seasons of spiritual depression. This independent message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci.
What are the values of a vibrant church composed of followers of Jesus living out vibrant Christianity? This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Blueprints series.
The spiritual health of a local church stems from the proclamation of Scripture and its application by the Spirit, not the mere words of men spoken on a given Sunday. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Blueprints series.
Is God's glory a compartment of our lives that we pursue one day each week, or is it the very life that we live? This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Blueprints series.
This first installment of the new teaching series at Bethel examines the underpinnings of a biblical church, beginning with Jesus at the center and start of all things. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
All things are unveiling the glory and majesty of Jesus; in Him we find hope. This independent message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt.
Every other religion offers good advice, Jesus offers Good News, which is of first importance in the life of the Christian. This independent message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci.
For his last weekend as a single pastor, Pastor Steve DeWitt shares testimonies from his years of singleness and examines our central identity in Jesus that trumps any marital status.
The truth of the Gospel is of first importance for the Christian's life. This independent message was given by Pastor Tony Sorci.
Another installment in the Acts: Church in Transition series that focuses on unity as ONE church. This message was given by Pastor Steve DeWitt as part of the Acts series.