Bethel Baptist Church

The Mission of the Church Pt. 3 | Matthew 10:11–15 | Pastor Marty Beamer

What does faithfulness actually look like in gospel mission — and how do you keep going when results are nowhere to be seen? In this sermon from Matthew 10:11–15, Pastor Marty Beamer concludes a three-week series on the sending of the twelve with a clarifying call: God is in charge of the results; we are in charge of being faithful. Drawing on the story of Moses — whose early mission looked like failure yet was never out of God's hands — Pastor Marty shows how Jesus equips His disciples not with a success strategy, but with a posture of faithful perseverance. The church does not advance the gospel through performance metrics and headcounts, but through obedience, wisdom, and trust. As Jesus instructs His disciples on who to invest in and how to respond when rejected, He gives His people two final principles for joyful gospel advancement: use wisdom to discern where to invest, and press on in the mission regardless of how people respond. In this sermon, you'll discover: Why faithfulness — not fruitfulness — is the true measure of gospel mission What it means to be "worthy" and how receptivity shapes where we invest Why Jesus tells His disciples to shake the dust from their feet — and what that means for us How the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah illuminates the weight of rejecting the gospel Why the people's response to the gospel is never ultimately your responsibility How to stay on mission when ministry feels discouraging, fruitless, or unclear Scripture References: Matthew 10:11–15 | Genesis 19 | Matthew 7:6 | Exodus 3–6 This sermon is part of our series through the Gospel of Matthew at Bethel Baptist Church in Kansas City. Bethel Baptist Church exists for joyful gospel advancement — proclaiming Christ faithfully, loving people deeply, and making disciples for the glory of God. Join us weekly for expositional Bible preaching, gospel-centered teaching, and Christ-centered worship. Service Times: Sunday Worship — 10:30 AM Subscribe for weekly sermons and biblical teaching. If this message encouraged you, leave a comment below and share how God is teaching you to trust Him in the mission. #ExpositoryPreaching [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/expositorypreaching] #GospelOfMatthew [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gospelofmatthew] #TheGreatCommission [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thegreatcommission] #ChurchMission [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/churchmission] #BiblicalHermeneutics [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biblicalhermeneutics] #JoyfulGospelAdvancement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/joyfulgospeladvancement] #LocalMissions [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/localmissions] #GlobalMissions [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/globalmissions] #BethelBaptist [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bethelbaptist] #ChristianDiscipleship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christiandiscipleship]

The Mission of the Church Pt 2 | Matthew 10:5-15 | Pastor Marty Beamer

The Mission of the Church Pt 2 | Matthew 10:5-15 | Pastor Marty Beamer What keeps a Christian going when ministry feels exhausting, discouraging, or hopeless? In this sermon from Matthew 10:7–10, Pastor Marty Beamer explains how Jesus calls His church to continue the mission with joy — even in weariness, suffering, anxiety, and spiritual struggle. As Jesus sends out His disciples, He gives them a pattern for faithful ministry: proclaim the kingdom of God, care for people’s needs, and rely completely on God’s provision. This message explores how Christians today can stay faithful in gospel mission without losing heart. In a culture filled with burnout, fear, discouragement, and spiritual confusion, Jesus gives His people hope. The mission of the church is not sustained by human strength, personal success, or perfect circumstances. It is sustained by clinging to the commands of Christ and trusting the God who saves, keeps, and provides. In this sermon, you’ll discover: - Why joyful Christians are a powerful witness to the world - How Jesus combines gospel preaching with compassionate action - What it means to “act as Christ acts” - Why relying on God changes how we approach ministry - How Christians can persevere through suffering and spiritual exhaustion - Why the commands of Christ are meant to sustain us, not crush us

The Mission of the Church Pt. 1 | Matthew 10:1–4 | Pastor Marty Beamer | 5/3/26

Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Scripture: Matthew 10:1–4 Title: God's Perfect Plan https://LinkTr.ee/bbckc [https://linktr.ee/bbckc] When establishing His Church, Jesus did not select the elite; He chose the ordinary. In this study of Matthew 10:1–4, we examine the commissioning of the Twelve Apostles—a group of flawed men called to an extraordinary mission. This message highlights three truths: God's sovereign plan... 1) is accomplished through flawed people 2) is derived from the authority of Christ 3) is not thwarted by anyone This sermon serves as a reminder that God does not use the extraordinary to accomplish His plans. He uses ordinary, flawed people. If you are in Christ, you are a vital part of His redemptive work in the world. #Matthew10 #ExpositoryPreaching #God'sPlan #Apostles #ChristianFaith #BethelBaptist

A Shepherd For His People | Matthew 9:35-38 | Pastor Marty Beamer | 4/26/26

Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer Scripture: Matthew 9:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bZX6VMW1mg&t=575s]-38 https://LinkTr.ee/bbckc [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNWMTAtdWZxLW1EaEhwTlJ3SU5DVzFUZEdQd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNk1rYUh0QWRtOUNrY19yZzNiVWZwb09tVG9Qa1dSZjdrazM0UDYzMEFnajg3WkxQLWdzOUNyaFBiZEZCVnZlNWRZTm85Q05yTW5GNXowSjY1aGFCMkpWR0c1SFdibFpuWWJXOUtaZmotbGRmN01GWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2FLinkTr.ee%2Fbbckc&v=-bZX6VMW1mg] In a world filled with weak leadership and broken systems, where do we find a leader who truly cares? In this sermon from Gospel of Matthew, we see that Jesus is not just a teacher or miracle worker—He is the fulfillment of God’s promise in Book of Ezekiel to come and shepherd His people Himself. Sheep are helpless, dependent, and unable to survive on their own—and Scripture says that’s exactly what we are. But the good news is this: God has not left His people without a Shepherd. This message walks through three powerful truths about Jesus: • He does the work of a Shepherd – teaching truth, proclaiming the kingdom, and healing the broken • He has the heart of a Shepherd – full of compassion for the harassed and helpless • He multiplies the laborers – calling His people to continue His mission Jesus doesn’t just lead—He cares, He restores, and He sends. If you’ve ever been let down by leaders, this sermon points you to the only Shepherd who never will. Key Themes: Jesus the Great Shepherd Biblical leadership Compassion and care The mission of the Church The harvest is plentiful Challenge: The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Who will go? 📍 Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM Bethel Baptist Church https://LinkTr.ee/bbckc [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3JyTTNBcUxkZFNRVEJNQzdTTlprcEF4WUFPQXxBQ3Jtc0tsaDBwem9lMVFmQ2xFWFQ1TDZpTnJhSkRPakFOd014d0dNT2RZOEc5ek1vLVpwUUMtRlljUFk5RTVBYk0wS1AtdS0ydWt4c3hfSWhETGx6SEh4a1QxRXV2ZjJWMHVNbnkzOUJVWVRFTTg4UGhoSmsybw&q=https%3A%2F%2FLinkTr.ee%2Fbbckc&v=-bZX6VMW1mg] #BethelBaptistKC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bethelbaptistkc] #GospelOfMatthew [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gospelofmatthew] #JesusTheGoodShepherd [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jesusthegoodshepherd] #BiblicalLeadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biblicalleadership] #ChristianSermon [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christiansermon] #FaithInAction [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithinaction] #ChurchOnline [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/churchonline] #BibleTeaching [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bibleteaching] #KansasCityChurch [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kansascitychurch]

Two Deaths, Pt 2 | Matthew 9:18-26 | Pastor Marty Beamer

How should Christians think about death? In Matthew 9:18–26, Jesus raises a ruler’s daughter from the dead and shows that His mission is not only to heal spiritually, but to make us completely whole — body and soul. The Bible teaches that salvation is not just forgiveness of sins, but the promise of resurrection and new life. When Jesus says, “The girl is not dead but sleeping,” He is changing the way His people understand death. Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, believers do not face death with hopelessness, but with confidence that the grave is not the end. This passage reminds us that the gospel gives us a different hope, a different understanding, and a different response to fear. In this sermon: • Why Jesus came to restore both body and soul • The meaning of uncleanness and death in the Bible • Why death feels like chaos and disorder • How the resurrection changes the way Christians grieve • Why Jesus calls death “sleep” • Who really has power over death • How fear reveals what we truly believe • Why the resurrection should change how we live every day Because Jesus rose from the dead, those who belong to Him will be raised also. 📖 Sermon Title: She Is Not Dead but Sleeping | Matthew 9:18–26 📅 Date: February 22, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer 📍 Location: Bethel Baptist Church at Oak Hill Day School Gymnasium 📲 Find Us on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aEYmjRpZovL1PYo19 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aEYmjRpZovL1PYo19] Visit in person Bethel Baptist Church meeting at Oak Hill Day School gym Sunday service at 10:30 AM More from Bethel Baptist Church https://bethelbaptistchurch.com [https://bethelbaptistchurch.com] #Matthew9 #ResurrectionHope #DoNotFear #JesusRaisesTheDead #ChristianSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelOfMatthew #BethelBaptistChurch #HopeInChrist #RaisedToLife