Bethesda Christian Church Sermon of the Week

This service is an example of what it means to be the active Church. Jesus gave the Church both vision (a Kingdom open to all) and mission (to call people to repentance and belief). That mission is still ours today—to know, live, and spread the Word. The cross stands as both a symbol and an invitation: to stay present, united, and committed to being the Church in both joyful and difficult moments.

Salvation in Jesus can only happen when the good news is preached. Evangelism is not a rare gift or foreign mission, but a normal, urgent part of following Jesus - wherever we go. Will you give of yourself so souls might be saved?

The Christian life is not a checklist of rules, but a life shaped by love and grace. Just as Christ gave Himself up as a fragrant offering, we are called to live sacrificially—with kindness, forgiveness, and love. True sacrifice isn’t drudgery—it’s worship that rises to God like a pleasing aroma.

In this message, we explore the beauty of prayer as a fragrant offering to God—like incense rising before His throne. Drawing from Psalm 141, Exodus, and Revelation, we see how our prayers, when offered with faith, gratitude, humility, and consistency, become a pleasing aroma to the Lord. Learn how to cultivate a daily prayer life that’s Spirit-ignited, sincere, and powerful. Let your prayers rise—not out of duty, but out of delight.

In John 12:1–8, Mary pours expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet in a bold and costly act of worship, showing that true love for Jesus often looks extravagant or even foolish to the world. This story challenges us to consider whether our lives reflect sacrificial devotion or merely surface-level faith. While Judas criticizes Mary, revealing how easy it is to fake love for Jesus, she models wholehearted surrender. True worship may seem wasteful, but it’s the only fitting response to the worth of King Jesus.