The Wrecking Ball

Send a text The Book of Hebrews addresses a very real problem-the problem of spiritual relevance. The Jewish Christians had begun to drift in their spiritual commitment. The persecution and pressures which they faced daily were robbing them of their inward joy and of the reality of their relationship with Jesus Christ. Doubts began to creep into their minds as they questioned the value of their commitment to Christ-perhaps they had been deceived, or perhaps one way to God was as good a...

Send a text In this teaching, Dr. Bruce aims to help people overcome the fear that results from inferior feelings produced by sin and develop a positive, godly mental attitude. This will be a journey from fear to faith. Because God is a great God, we can think with confidence, because our thoughts can never be greater than God’s thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 (NKJV) — 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.

Send a text What is true, genuine faith? How can we know when it genuine?

Send a text A Biblical Look at Faith Part 2 Hebrews 11:1–2 (NKJV) — 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

Send a text A Biblical Look at Faith Hebrews 11:1–2 (NKJV) — 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

Send a text This is the second part of a teaching on Thinking Biblically

Send a text We are instructed through Scripture to align our thinking with the Word of God. Our World View is to be formed and governed by the Word.

Send a text 2 Timothy 1:3-7 “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the la...

Send a text 2 Timothy 2:1–2 (NKJV) — 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. In 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Paul instructs Timothy to rely on God's grace for leadership and to pass on sound doctrine to "faithful men." This emphasizes the importance of training and entrusting the gospel message through generations, ensuring that the ...

Send a text In 2 Tim 3:1, Paul draws Timothy’s attention to an important truth: perilous times will come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (NKJV) — 1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: We are living in those days now. This epistle also gives us insight into how to take a stand both against evil and being drawn into destructive patterns of worldliness. I am presenting 5 key behaviors or actions we must employ in order to take a stand.

Send a text Deliverance, as described in the Bible, refers to rescue from danger or bondage, with God typically portrayed as the deliverer of His people. In the Old Testament, deliverance often involves God rescuing His people from physical dangers such as enemies, famine, and death.

Send a text DEFINITION: To continually recognize and stress faults, coupled with a difficulty to recognize or stress the positive. Freedom to express one self on critical areas couples with the inability to compliment.

Send a text The term familiar spirits signifies and identifies functions of many different spirits. They are spirits that are familiar with organizations, nationalities, families, individuals, objects, places, and things. For example, a Lying Spirit that comes down the generation line can be identified as a familiar spirit. An Unclean Spirit that exhibits itself from one generation to another could be identified as a familiar spirit.

Send a text God is in control and His purposes and plans for humanity, the world, and the universe, are being fulfilled. We need to accept that God is using the present circumstances around the world as a tool of judgment and cleansing. He intends for His creation to trust Him and remain faithful during crisis, casting down every form of idolatry. However, the devil is using this time to cause despair to prevail upon the hearts and minds of humanity. We must recognize this and ove...

Send a text In my humble opinion, the resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history. That doesn’t mean the virgin birth and crucifixion don’t hold significance for they were the stepping stones to the resurrection. Why is the resurrection so important? Let’s get back to the root of the problem to understand.

Send a text In this message, Dr. Fletcher shares 4 things we need to leave at the communion table if we are going to move on and grow in the Lord.

Send a text What is the Spirit of Bondage? How do I identify it and overcome it? The answers to these questions and more await you in this teaching by Dr. Fletcher

Send a text In this series Dr. Fletcher will give Biblical evidence for the existence of Satan and demons. He will also share from Scripture how to identify and overcome them.

Send a text In this episode, we will consider the question, "Why are not all healed?" simply because many are not healed should not be the determining factor in one’s doctrine or teaching today. Faith is the key that unlocks the door to divine blessing.

Send a text It was expected that supernatural deliverance from physical disorders should characterize the normal assembly in the first century.

Send a text It was expected that supernatural deliverance from physical disorders should characterize the normal assembly in the first century. Those who by faith reach out to appropriate the full dimensions of their salvation in Christ can receive in their own bodies deliverance from the curse.

Send a text Dr. Fletcher continues his Biblical teaching on the causes of sickness and disease as well as Scriptural support for believing for healing.

Send a text In this series, Dr. Fletcher will share Scriptures related to divine healing.

Send a text The Parable of the Dragnet

Send a text The Kingdom of Heaven is God’s rule during this present age and after. The terms Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God are interchangeable. Matthew’s use of “Kingdom of Heaven” is due to his primarily Jewish audience he was writing to. “The seven parables of the kingdom help our understanding of what is going on in the world, what God is accomplishing, how He is working, how different segments of mankind will react to the Gospel message during our age, and what God will do wh...

Send a text The Kingdom of Heaven is God’s rule during this present age and after. The terms Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God are interchangeable. Matthew’s use of “Kingdom of Heaven” is due to his primarily Jewish audience he was writing to. “The seven parables of the kingdom help our understanding of what is going on in the world, what God is accomplishing, how He is working, how different segments of mankind will react to the Gospel message during our age, and what God will do wh...

Send a text The Kingdom of Heaven is God’s rule during this present age and after. The terms Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God are interchangeable. Matthew’s use of “Kingdom of Heaven” is due to his primarily Jewish audience he was writing to. “The seven parables of the kingdom help our understanding of what is going on in the world, what God is accomplishing, how He is working, how different segments of mankind will react to the Gospel message during our age, and what God will do wh...

Send a text The Kingdom of Heaven is God’s rule during this present age and after. The terms Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God are interchangeable. Matthew’s use of “Kingdom of Heaven” is due to his primarily Jewish audience he was writing to. “The seven parables of the kingdom help our understanding of what is going on in the world, what God is accomplishing, how He is working, how different segments of mankind will react to the Gospel message during our age, and what God will do wh...

Send a text The term "thriving" is primarily used as an adjective to describe something characterized by success, prosperity, or flourishing growth The term has several synonyms, including thriving, well-being, and successful. It’s time to do more than survive; it’s time to thrive. John 10:10 (NKJV) — 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Send a text “As you yield freely to the dynamic life and power of the Holy Spirit, you will abandon the cravings of your self-life.” (Simmons 2017) (891)

Send a text Understanding the difference between human endeavors and the Power of the Holy Spirit

Send a text 1 Corinthians 12:8–11 (NKJV) 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing ...

Send a text The purpose of the spiritual gifts is the edification of the Church. If the exercise of the gifts does not edify and build up the body, they are valueless.

Send a text Part 5. The Vocabulary of Spiritual Gifts Before we study each of the gifts enumerated in 1 Corinthians 12, we first need to explore key words. The nature of spiritual gifts can be determined to a large degree by the vocabulary employed to refer to them. The first reference to the gifts as a general class of phenomena is found in 1 Corinthians, which was written in about 55 A.D. Chapters twelve to fourteen are devoted in their entirety to spiritual gifts.

Send a text Gifts for Establishment and Maturity All of the gifts mentioned in the Bible are interrelated. For the sake of study and convenience, we will break them into 3 groups.

Send a text The Background for Spiritual Gifts · It was to be expected that special spiritual enablement would be provided in order that the Church might carry out the Divine mission committed to her by the Lord Jesus Christ. [1] [1] Duffield, Guy P., and Nathaniel M. Van Cleave. Foundations of Pentecostal Theology. Los Angeles, CA: L.I.F.E. Bible College, 1983. Print.

Send a text Part 2 The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Christian The beginning of the Christian life is initiated by the Holy Spirit, and then He continues to work in the life of the believer. In this teaching we will look at some of the ministries the Holy Spirit. “The work of the Spirit is not completed when one becomes a believer; on the contrary, it is just beginning. He performs a number of other roles in the ongoing Christian life.”[1] [1] Erickson, Millard J. Christian The...

Send a text 1. Who Is the Holy Spirit? John 14:16–18 (NKJV) 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.

Send a text Luke 22:31–32 (NKJV) — 31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

Send a text In this series of teachings, we will be examining Spiritual Beings from a Biblical perspective. While there may be a plethora of information available through books and online resources, most of them are spurious. A quick working definition will be of great help here. “A non-human entity possessing powers beyond the natural world. In the Bible, this includes angels, demons, and other spiritual beings. These entities play roles in God's divine plan, carrying out tasks or influencin...

Send a text In this series of teachings, we will be examining Spiritual Beings from a Biblical perspective. While there may be a plethora of information available through books and online resources, most of them are spurious. A quick working definition will be of great help here. “A non-human entity possessing powers beyond the natural world. In the Bible, this includes angels, demons, and other spiritual beings. These entities play roles in God's divine plan, carrying out tasks or influencin...

Send a text This is message #2 on Angels and their functions in the invisible realm. How do they affect humanity?

Send a text Did you know God has His own Secret Service working to watch over and guard you? In this series, Dr. Bruce will unfold from the Scriptures who these angelic beings are and their particular functions in the invisible realm.

Send a text The great white throne judgment will follow the thousand-year reign of Christ. This is the final judgment, and only the wicked dead are to be judged. In Rev. 20: 5, believers were resurrected 1000 years before this judgment, and their works were judged at the judgment seat of Christ.

Send a text This judgment of the nations will occur at the conclusion of the Tribulation Period and the beginning of the 1,000-year reign of Messiah in the earth. This will not include the believers taken in the “rapture”. The nations (ethnos) are: — a large group of people based on various cultural, physical, or geographical ties. These people groups have made it through the tribulation period but only those that trusted Jesus will remain to dwell on the earth through the millennial re...

Send a text This is not a judgment of condemnation but a judgment for transformation. The believers self-judgment means more than judging things in the believers life. When the believer judges his life, the good and the bad in his life come to light; he confesses the bad and forsakes it.

Send a text “The judgment seat of Christ will reveal our lives of service for Christ exactly as they have been. Not only the amount of our service, but also its quality, and even the very motives that prompted it will be brought into review.”[1] [1] MacDonald, William. 1995. Believer’s Bible Commentary: Old and New Testaments. Edited by Arthur Farstad. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Send a text “There are at least five separate judgments revealed in the Bible, and they differ as to time, place, and purpose.

Send a text Authority In The Home

Send a text Authority In The Church

Send a text The Responsibilities of those with authority

Send a text Authoritarianism and Authority “Authoritarianism and authority are related as sickness is to health. Authoritarianism is a pathological caricature of authority. Authoritarianism is sick compensation for weakness; authority is a healthy expression of strength. Authoritarian people stifle freedom; authority requires freedom to make it work. Authoritarianism works only when people surrender their own wills; authority works only when people give free and critical consent. “Fear of au...

Send a text How did Joseph, a slave and prisoner rise to prominence in Egypt? Delegated authority came because of Joseph’s character and his success.

Send a text This message is a challenge to the Church to get back to the Biblical view of both manhood and fatherhood.

Send a text Joseph didn’t have control over his circumstances; he did however have control over his attitude and perspective. Why was Joseph prospering and being such a blessing to those around him? Why was God's favor so abundant? Join Dr. Bruce as he opens up the Scriptures and shares on "How to Be A Blessing"

Send a text Joseph went through 4 phases of leadership development. We all are in one of the four stages. In this session, you will learn what each one is and how to move into the next phase.

Send a text In this message, you will learn what betrayal is. Also, you will get a clearer revelation that God will never betray you!

Send a text In this episode, Dr. Bruce explains the dangers of showing favoritism and living with envy. To find out more about our church and ministries check our website www.bccwh.org

Send a text God promises to be with us as we pass through the trials and pressures of life. In this message, we will explore the promises of God and how to apply them personally.

Send a text After experiencing the power of God on Mt. Carmel, Elijah was shaken by Jezebel's threat. How could this happen to someone who had just witnessed God answering by fire? In this message, Dr. Bruce explores these questions and more.

Send a text 1 Kings 18:36-37 “The Prophet Elijah illustrates the life of faith for all those desiring to step out in trust no matter what their circumstances. God never failed to provide all that was needed in each situation, sometimes in unusual and miraculous ways.” (Hayford, 2018)

Send a text What was there about Noah that drew the attention and favor of God? Genesis 6:5–8 (NKJV) — 5 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 7 So the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I...

Send a text In this episode, Dr. Bruce brings hope from the Scriptures concerning life after death. There is no reason for the believer to fear death!

Send a text Enoch had faith that could be seen by all who knew him, by the way he talked, lived, and worked. Faith can also be seen in our manner of life. Let's take a look at how Enoch walked so that we also may walk by faith pleasing God.

Send a text Faith consists of the conviction that what is hoped for will happen Faith is always two things: (1) A sense of assurance within us (the substance of things hoped for) (2) a certainty that there are realities which we cannot see with our physical eyes (the evidence of things not seen.)

Send a text Did you know the Bible reveals 4 kinds of faith? In this message Dr. Bruce will share and explain each one.

Send a text the Bible reveals Four Kinds of Faith. In this teaching, Dr. Bruce explains each one and invites you to examine your type of faith.

Send a text The purpose of this parable is, in part, to explain the rejection of Jesus; but its major purpose is to reveal that the Church Age will be characterized by a preaching of the Word and that the response to that preaching will be varied. Three key things here: the Sower, the seed, and the soil. The Soil Matters!!

Send a text After being threatened by the religious leaders, the Apostles and Church members prayed for God to extend His hand and perform signs, wonders and miracles. Miraculous signs generally are the supernatural acts and events that take place in order to verify the presence of godly power, to give warning or to encourage faith. As signs, true miracles of God are meant to draw people's attention to Christ and his message. Wonders refer to unusual events that caused the people to m...

Send a text Just as lack of faith hindered the working of miracles in Jesus’ hometown, so unbelief in the Church still gets in the way of powerful things Christ desires to do among His people today. Failure to accept what the Bible says is true, denial that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for the Church today, or rejection of God’s righteous standards prevent the Lord from showing His power. In this podcast, Dr. Fletcher shares 5 Keys to Operating in miracles.

Send a text Philippians 4:8–9 (NKJV) 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Character and Conduct Begin in the Mind. In this messag...

Send a text Because we have been made righteous through Christ, we must make the decision to press toward the goal of perfection in Him! The goal is future glorification and though we have not yet attained, we will if we press in and press through!

Send a text In this episode, Dr. Bruce teaches about the only righteousness that can save and also discusses: The Three Characteristics of A Person In Right Relationship With God.

Send a text Philippians 2:19-30 In this podcast, Dr. Bruce shares the examples of humility from Timothy and Epaphroditus. You won't want to miss this inspiring and life-changing teaching!

Send a text As Pastor Bruce continues his series of teachings from Philippians, He now opens up chapter 2:1-11, the example of Christ. In these verses the apostle moves away from the church’s work of standing for the truth of the gospel in a hostile world to call for unity between believers within the life of the church.

Send a text Finding Joy In the Journey, Part 3 Pastor Bruce continues his series from Philippians.

Send a text Finding Joy In the Journey, Part 2 Pastor Bruce continues his series, "Finding Joy Inn the Journey." In this episode, he shares about the "Furtherance of the Gospel."

Send a text The abiding message of Philippians concerns the nature and grounds of Christian joy. For Paul, true joy is not a surface emotion that depends on favorable circumstances of the moment. Christian joy is independent of outward conditions and is possible even in the midst of adverse circumstances, such as suffering and persecution. In this episode, Pastor Bruce lays a foundation for the Epistle to the Philippians and shares on the Fellowship of the Gospel.

Send a text In this podcast, Dr. Fletcher shares the last 2 of 5 important events in Acts 16. 4) The imprisonment of Paul and Silas (Acts 16:20-24) and 5) The conversion of the jailer (Acts 16:25-34)

Send a text In order to better understand the Epistle to the Philippians, we need to examine how it was first established. This is found in Acts 16:6-40. There are at least 5 key events occurring here: 1) The Macedonian Call (Acts 16:6-10) 2) The conversion of Lydia Acts 16:11-15) 3) The deliverance of the slave girl, (Acts 16:16-19) 4) The imprisonment of Paul and Silas (Acts 16:20-24) and 5) The conversion of the j...

Send a text In Mark 7:24-30, a Gentile woman showed strong faith for her daughter's deliverance. Her faith was honored by the Lord and she received! In this podcast you will learn what it takes to prevail!

Send a text The return of Jesus Christ, the Son of man, will bring in the end of the age and the end of the world. The nations will be plunged into grief. They will see the Son of man coming in power and great glory. He will harvest his people from every corner of the earth and from every part of heaven. What are the signs of His return and the coming of His new Kingdom? These questions and more will be discussed in this podcast.

Send a text The return of Jesus Christ, the Son of man, will bring in the end of the age and the end of the world. The nations will be plunged into grief. They will see the Son of man coming in power and great glory. He will harvest his people from every corner of the earth and from every part of heaven. What are the signs of the end of the age and the return of Jesus Christ? Join us as we explore the Scriptures and find the answers!

Send a text In this episode Dr. Bruce examines 2 causes of poverty and offers solutions to overcoming them. For more information on our Church and its ministries, visit us at bccwh.org

Send a text In this episode, Dr. Fletcher shares the connection between obedience to God and one's wealth as well as some of the causes of poverty.

Send a text Proverbs 3:5-12 gives us insight on four ways we should act toward God. In part 2, Dr. Fletcher teaches on the Fear of the Lord and Honoring God with the firstfruits of all your increase. "We must evaluate the counsel and influence of friends, family members, and worldly experts against the Word of God, and we must have the courage to risk their disapproval when Scripture directs us otherwise."

Send a text Proverbs 3:5-12 gives us insight on four ways we should act toward God. In part 1, Dr. Fletcher teaches on Trusting God with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding. "We must evaluate the counsel and influence of friends, family members, and worldly experts against the Word of God, and we must have the courage to risk their disapproval when Scripture directs us otherwise."

Send a text In this Podcast, part 2, Dr. Fletcher shows the necessity of living daily in God's presence and provision. Just as Isaac re-dug his father's wells, we need to re-dig the spiritual wells of our predecessors.

Send a text In this Podcast, Dr. Fletcher shows the necessity of living daily in God's presence and provision. Just as Isaac re-dug his father's wells, we need to re-dig the spiritual wells of our predecessors.

Send a text In Exodus 14, The approach of the Egyptian Army terrified the children of Israel. Caught between “a rock and a hard place”, they pressured their leader, Moses, to do something about it. In times of crisis, people are looking for leaders that can stand in adversity and get things done. In this message, Dr. Fletcher shares insight into the journey to the sea! and the need for strong leadership in the Church for the 21st Century. There are 4 characteristics Moses projected tha...

Send a text In this podcast, Dr. Fletcher gives insight into true, Biblical spirituality. True spirituality comes from living under the control of the Holy Spirit and is evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit, spiritual maturity, and growth in holiness. To invest in the international ministries of Bethel Christian Church, go to our website: https://www.bccwh.org/giving

Send a text What does it mean to "Live Under the Spirit's Control?" This is a question that will be answered in this episode. Dr. Fletcher shares the antidote to living in the flesh and how to live a life that is pleasing to God. The contributions of our listeners make this podcast possible. If you would like to help support the ministries of Bethel Christian, please go to our website: https://www.bccwh.org/giving

Send a text Because we are sons and daughters of God by the promised Seed, Jesus, we are directed to take a stand and not allow ourselves to be drawn away into any system or extreme that replaces faith in Christ with works. In this message, Dr. Fletcher shows the difference between Liberty, Law and License and the need to stand firm in Liberty! For more information or to financially contribute, please check out our website: https://www.bccwh.org/

Send a text The Galatian Christians traded the freedom of Christ for the encumbrance of the Jewish law. He calls them ‘fools’ or even ‘idiots’, and marvels wondering whether someone has cast a spell on them! The key question is this: did they receive the Holy Spirit by following the law or by receiving the gospel? And if keeping the law can achieve salvation, why did Jesus go to the cross? The answer is, of course, that they have come to spiritual life only through the death of Jesus and fait...

Send a text The Galatian Christians traded the freedom of Christ for the encumbrance of the Jewish law. He calls them ‘fools’ or even ‘idiots’, and marvels wondering whether someone has cast a spell on them! The key question is this: did they receive the Holy Spirit by following the law or by receiving the gospel? And if keeping the law can achieve salvation, why did Jesus go to the cross? The answer is, of course, that they have come to spiritual life only through the death of Jesus and fait...

Send a text In this message, Dr. Fletcher continues his series from Galatians, "Living In Glorious Liberty." The grace of God is seen in His unconditional gift of salvation. When man tries to earn it, he is making it void. It is no longer by grace if man deserves it or earns it. Paul’s final thrust at Peter is effective. If Peter could obtain favor with God by Jewish observances, then Christ died for nothing; He literally threw His life away. Christ died because man could obtain right...

Send a text Because the gospel is complete, Paul is intensely passionate to preserve what he preaches as an apostle of Christ. Add anything to the gospel—religion, feelings, obedience to biblical imperatives—and you nullify its sufficiency. It is complete—nothing else is needed. It is objective—standing true regardless of your feelings in a given moment. And it is God-centered—it’s about what he has done, not what you do. To support our ministry, please go to bccwh.org/giving

Send a text You may be wondering, “Why did Jesus have to die? Why go through all the agony? Why didn’t God just say, “mulligan!” We must come to an understanding of the ramifications of the original sin in the Garden of Eden. Our understanding of the virgin birth, death, burial, and resurrection are greatly affected by our understanding of sin. The importance of the resurrection of Christ cannot be overstated. If you would like to financially support the ministries of Bethel Christian Chu...

Send a text Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on a colt, royally yet humbly, to the rejoicing of his followers, but provoking opposition from the Jewish religious leaders. While people may have been praising Jesus and hailing Him as King, the underlying motive and expectation were not in line with God’s plan. These very same people that honored Him were a part of the mob that would later in the week cry for His death. If you would like to financially support the ministries of Bethel Christia...