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Bethel Pulpit - Primitive Baptist Sermons
Hosted by Michael L. Gowens · EN
Weekly sermons by Elder Michael Gowens and others from the pulpit of Bethel PBC, Calabash, NC.
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The Christian Life: An Inside-Out Reality
Feb 1800:48:44Tap to summarizeBr Gowens continues his exposition of Philippians with this 2/8/26 message from Philippians 2:12-13. This important text explains a dynamic of fundamental importance, namely that the life of Christian discipleship necessarily originates from the life that God works within the heart. The inward man, in other words, is the wellspring from which everything else in the Christian life must flow.
Transcribe →The Name Above Every Name
Feb 1000:52:13Tap to summarizeIn this sermon from 1/25/26, Michael Gowens considers the rich theology in Philippians 2:5-11, with a special focus on the doctrine of Christ's ascension. The entire passage is underpinned by the language of a master plan, a covenant of redemption, in the fulfillment of which Jesus Christ was highly exalted by God the Father. This is message #13 in the exposition of Philippians.
Transcribe →Imitating the Mindset of Christ
Feb 300:51:35Tap to summarizeElder Gowens' 1/18/26 sermon is based on Philippians 2:5-11. In the context of Paul's ethical call to spiritual unity, the apostle cites the example of Christ's radical humiliation as the model for Christian humility. This rich Christological passage embodies the very heart of the Gospel message. This is message #12 in the exposition of Philippians.
Transcribe →The Joy of Harmony
Jan 2700:50:11Tap to summarizeIn this message from 1/11/26, Michael Gowens considers Philippians 2:1-4, Paul's exhortation for spiritual unity in the church, by means of three questions: What does harmony & peace look like in the church? Why is it important? How can unity be achieved? This is sermon #11 in the Exposition of Philippians series.
Transcribe →Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel
Jan 2000:49:42Tap to summarizeThis message by Elder Mike Gowens, message #10 in the Philippians study, was delivered on Sunday, 1/4/26. It is based on Phi. 1:27-30, a passage in which Paul exhorts the saints at Philippi to make it their priority to live in a way that reflects the gospel they profess. Paul employs three metaphors of discipleship to explain what that means in specific terms.
Transcribe →Paul's Philosophy of Life & Death
Jan 1200:51:19Tap to summarizeBr Gowens' 12/28/25 sermon once again considers Philippians 1:20-26 with a particular focus on the believer's unique perspective on life and death. Paul models this perspective in this very vulnerable passage as he anticipates the possibility of his own martyrdom.
Transcribe →Paul's Hopeful Outlook on the Future
Jan 500:49:30Tap to summarizeThe 11/23/25 message by Br Gowens is the eighth in the expository study through Philippians. The text from Phi. 1:18-26 is arguably one of the most personal and vulnerable in the Pauline epistles, as Paul expresses his hopeful perspective on his own future. The passage functions as both a window into Paul's own heart and mind and a mirror to challenge us to adopt the same outlook.
Transcribe →This is My Story
Mar 19, 2024Tap to summarize"Preaching is not only proclamation, but it is also witness." In this message from Psalm 66:18, Pastor Gowens enlists this definition of the joy of preaching to give personal witness to the Lord's goodness to him. He does so by tracing his own story through salient Scripture passages.
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