Bethel Christian Church

Grounded in the Word - November 9, 2025
Sermon Series: The Heart of the House Sermon Text: Acts 2:42-47 Speaker: Lead Pastor, James Galbraith
Locations & Times
Bethel Christian Church
12901 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, OH 44130, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Our Mission
Following Jesus. Loving Others. Making Him Known.
Following Jesus. Loving Others. Making Him Known.
Our Vision
Spirit-driven disciples sharing hope in our community!
Spirit-driven disciples sharing hope in our community!
Our Guiding Values
Empowered by the Spirit
Grounded in the Word
Invested in the Next Generation
Unified in Relationships
Committed to Outreach
Empowered by the Spirit
Grounded in the Word
Invested in the Next Generation
Unified in Relationships
Committed to Outreach
Grounded in the Word
We are a church where Scripture serves as the foundation, the Gospel is preached, and disciples are equipped to proclaim the Truth.
We are a church where Scripture serves as the foundation, the Gospel is preached, and disciples are equipped to proclaim the Truth.
Grounded in the Word Goals:
1. Distribute a quarterly Bible reading plan or devotional guide and encourage our active congregation to participate in and engage in Scripture daily.
2. Increase Biblical literacy by having at least half of the regular attendees join LifeClasses or Life Groups.
3. Develop a New Believer's Life Class.
4. Create a leadership recruitment and training pipeline.
5. Expand our discipleship program to offer 6 Life Class choices and 5 Life Groups for Spring and Fall semesters.
1. Distribute a quarterly Bible reading plan or devotional guide and encourage our active congregation to participate in and engage in Scripture daily.
2. Increase Biblical literacy by having at least half of the regular attendees join LifeClasses or Life Groups.
3. Develop a New Believer's Life Class.
4. Create a leadership recruitment and training pipeline.
5. Expand our discipleship program to offer 6 Life Class choices and 5 Life Groups for Spring and Fall semesters.
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (NIV) Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so, the body is not made up of one part but of many.
“Here we have set forth in inexhaustible fullness what the word of God is to (us) and how (we are) to behave in relation to it.” - Delitzsch
God’s Word Is Eternal — It Never Changes!
Psalm 119:89-91 (NIV) 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
Psalm 119:89-91 (NIV) 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
God’s Word Gives Life — It Sustains and Strengthens!
Psalm 119:92-93 (NIV) 92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. 93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
Psalm 119:92-93 (NIV) 92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. 93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
God’s Word Protects – It Builds Trust!
Psalm 119:94-95 94 Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts. 95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statute
Psalm 119:94-95 94 Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts. 95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statute
God’s Word Is Boundless — It Brings Freedom and Fullness!
Psalm 119:96 To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.
Psalm 119:96 To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.
Psalm 19:7–11
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
We should all strive to become faithful students of God’s Word!
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Joshua 1:7-8 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
1 John 2:24-26
As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us—eternal life. I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray.
As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us—eternal life. I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray.
We must pass this TRUTH down from one generation to the next!
The Great Commandment:
’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Mark12:30-31
The Great Commandment:
’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Mark12:30-31
The Great Commission:
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew28:19-20
Grounded in the Word
We are a church where Scripture serves as the foundation, the Gospel is preached, and disciples are equipped to proclaim the Truth.
We are a church where Scripture serves as the foundation, the Gospel is preached, and disciples are equipped to proclaim the Truth.
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https://www.mybcfamily.com/giveUpcoming Events!
November 14th - Young Adults Bible Study, 6pm
November 15th - Sonshine Circle Singing to the Oldies, 2pm
November 22nd - Pinagpala Healing and Deliverance Service, 3pm
November 26th - Thanksgiving Eve Service & Pie Social - Water Baptism
December 6th - Women's Christmas Tea -10am cost $10
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November 15th - Sonshine Circle Singing to the Oldies, 2pm
November 22nd - Pinagpala Healing and Deliverance Service, 3pm
November 26th - Thanksgiving Eve Service & Pie Social - Water Baptism
December 6th - Women's Christmas Tea -10am cost $10
Check out www.mybcfamily.com/events for the latest information!