Bedford First Connect

Believing Beyond the Know

Join Pastor Bill McKee as he preaches from Mark 5:21-43 on trusting God beyond our know.  Learn that the point of faith is beyond what we know to the point of touching Jesus.  He has called us to a relationship with Him so don't be afraid just believe.

Spiritual Olympics: Quest for the Gold

Pastor Bill McKee preaches on the Christian life being like the Olympics going after the highest prize.  In the spiritual Olympics, pastor discusses three main events: Grace, Battle, and Endurance.  By putting on the full armor of God, we can participate in the race to WIN.

This is what the Kingdom of God is like

As part of the "Life Lessons from Mark" series, Pastor Bill McKee uncovers three overall life lessons from the Parable of the Sower: Kingdom Sowers can sow seed in Hope!, Kingdom Sowing anticipates Harvest, and Kingdom Seed (the Word) will always bring a great Harvest.  The variable to receiving is as Jesus stated, "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

Let it Shine

Listen to Pastor Bill McKee as he shares further on the Parable of the Sower continuing his series on the "Life Lessons from Mark" from Mark 4:21-25.  He presents three lessons from the parable: 1) The Word is Personal, 2) The Variable in the Parable is the Soil, 3) The Variable in the Kingdom is the Heart.  By the fruit it produces, what is the "soil" of your heart: Fallow, Shallow, Shielded, or Yielded?

Parable Teachings of Jesus

Join Pastor Bill McKee as he illustrates Jesus' purpose for teaching with parables from Mark 4.  Jesus taught the reality of truth through parables knowing that not everyone will receive because they are understood from the heart and not through head knowledge.  Like the parable of the sower, is the soil of your heart ready to grow the seed planted and produce fruit?

Criticism

Pastor Bill McKee continues his "Life Lessons from Mark" series with a message on criticism from Mark 3:20-34.  Pastor describes further the following five observations about criticism from Jesus' situations with family and spiritual leaders: 1) Criticism enters with faulty information or preconceived ideas 2) Criticism demands for attention, 3) Criticism escalates when not heeded, 4) Criticism seldom leads to a positive result, and 5) Criticism ends in condemnation.  When faced with criticism, learn from His example and lean on Him as He is our strong man.

Life Lessons from Mark - Sabbath Rest

Join Pastor Bill McKee as he preaches on the Sabbath Rest from Mark 2:23-3:6.  Learn these three life lessons from the scriptures: 1) Jesus is Lord of Everything!, 2)The Laws of God are for benefit, not harm!, 3) Sabbath is a gift of God to His creation, for our refreshment, blessing, and to turn our attention to Him!

Life Lessons from Mark - Pharisees' Fasting

Why did the Pharisees fast two days a week when God's law through Moses only required one day?  We explore this as Pastor Bill McKee continues his series on "Life Lessons from Mark".  Pastor McKee gives three warnings that can be applied from Mark 2:18-22 when Jesus challenged the Pharisees to examine the greater truth of fasting: 1) Beware of Old Time Religion, 2) Beware of Mixtures, and 3) Beware of Storage.  New truth needs new life!

Life Lessons from Mark - Jesus Eats with Sinners

Listen as Pastor Bill McKee continues his study on the 'Life Lessons from Mark' from Mark 2:13.  What compelled Jesus, the Son of God, to eat with sinners like Levi, the tax collector?  Learn as Pastor describes these three reasons that prompted Jesus: 1) Manners, 2) Mercy, 3)Mission.  Let the Spirit of God lead you to participate in church and the world (not just observe) to receive the blessing of transformation in your life.

Life Lessons from Mark - Healing of a Paralyzed Man

Pastor Bill McKee continues his series on "Life Lessons from Mark" with a heart felt message on the healing of a paralyzed man from Mark 2:1-12.  Connect with Pastor as he shares on the three aspects of sin that Mark is teaching from Jesus' story: Paralysis of Sin, Problem with Sin, and the Power over Sin.  Discover that Jesus is the only cure for sin so if you let Him in to your hidden room(s), He will give you a peaceful and joy-centered life.