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Tim McCool Podcasts
Sasquatch Armada is a comedy podcast about music, video games, and anything else nerd-worthy hosted by Caleb L'Etoile, Brian Christensen, Ryan McLaughlin, and Tim McCool.
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In the 3rd message on Spirit fullness, I finally come to the specific ways in which born again children of God can experience the filling of the Spirit. The Lord will not be mocked, and we can certainly do things to repel His Spirit. But when we embrace submission to His will, the experience of Spirit fullness is other worldly. http://www.bethlehem…
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Our world is overrun with an infectious, sinful disease called pride. The Bible has much to say about pride, but we have gotten so used to seeing it we often fail to recognize it. In this sermon Brother Luke preaches about what pride really looks like, to better help us identify it. This is important for us because it is certain that pride will alw…
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In Micah the sixth chapter we read that God’s people are required to love mercy. Do we love mercy? We sure love to receive it, but do we love to give it? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at the life of Joseph to show a powerful example of what loving mercy looks like. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11.09.25.Love_.Mercy_.Luk…
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Here is a message I overlooked in the “Set Apart” series. One of the top 5 teachings that sets apart the truth from that which is not truth, is total depravity. We can never truly understand why salvation is by grace alone until we clearly see total depravity. The reason salvation can only be by grace alone is because of the condition of man apart …
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Without question there are ways we can act and think that will repel the Spirit of God. In part 2 of a message on this subject, I look at the things that accommodate and welcome the Holy Spirit into close fellowship. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11.02.25.Spirit.Fullness.pt_.2.Tim_.McCool.mp3 11.02.25.Spirit.Fullness.pt.2.T…
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We were blessed this week to have brother Jonah Lowrance visiting with us. Brother Jonah is a member of Mt. Paran PBC in Social Circle, GA. In this message Brother Jonah preaches on Peter’s message on the day of Pentecost. The focus of Peter’s message was on the resurrected Savior, and it caused a tremendous reaction. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp…
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If we check all the boxes by going to church, praying, and giving – does that mean we are guaranteed to be favored with the Presence of God’s Spirit? What does it mean to be Spirit filled? Are there ways we can act and think that will repel the Spirit of God? In this message, I look at some things that will cause the Spirit of God to back away from…
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What is required of us by the Lord? What does He expect out of us? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at what it means to do justly, which is one of the things the Bible tells us is required of us by God. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.26.25.What_.is_.Required.Luke_.Hagler.mp3 10.26.25.What.is.Required.Luke.Hagler…
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In this sermon Brother Luke looks at how walking in obedience is the key to a solid foundation. While it is easy to understand the concept, it is sometimes difficult to execute. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.22.25.Building.on_.a.Rock_.Luke_.Hagler.mp3 10.22.25.Building.on.a.Rock.Luke.Hagler…
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Isaiah 35 presents a beautiful picture of the King’s Highway. Are we on it? Have we taken a detour? Do we even know it exists? In this sermon, I look at the glorious Highway of the King. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.19.25.The_.Kings_.Highway.Tim_.McCool.mp3 10.19.25.The.Kings.Highway.Tim.McCool…
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The Lord is very clear about His view on pride. He hates and resists it. But He is also very clear about humility. I am so thankful we serve a God who is very tender-hearted towards his children when they display humility. In this message I look at how a little humility goes a long way with the Lord. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2…
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How often do we act like the Israelites in how quickly we turn away from God? Even after experiencing his great deliverances, we are quick to turn away. In this message, Brother Luke looks at a Savior that stands in the breach to make intercession for us even when we rebel against our God. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.1…
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Does it matter which Bible we use? Today we often choose a version of that Bible that best suits our personal preferences. With over 50 versions of the English Bible, it is wise to consider how these versions came to be. But the various versions contain so many contradictions with each other until it is impossible for those using different versions…
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Our lives go through seasons, and Solomon wisely addresses this in the book of Ecclesiastes. In this final message of the anniversary meeting, Elder David Crawford preaches about the seasons of life we all face, and how we must respond. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.05.25.Seasons.David_.Crawford.mp3 10.05.25.Seasons.Davi…
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In recent weeks, several well-known people in the media have dismissed at the least and at the worst, mocked prayer. In this message, Brother David looks at the need for ongoing fervent prayer. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.04.25.Should.We_.Keep_.Praying.David_.Crawford.mp3 10.04.25.Should.We.Keep.Praying.David.Crawford…
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In the morning message preached by Elder David Crawford, he looks at some shocking ways we may be engaged in idolatry and not realize it. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.04.25.Weak_.and_.Beggarly.Elements.David_.Crawford.mp3 10.04.25.Weak.and.Beggarly.Elements.David.Crawford…
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In the first message of the Anniversary meeting, Elder Neil Honea, pastor of 5 Mile PBC, presents a timely sermon for both young and old. As Jacob was dying, he recalled how he had to fight battles against the wicked culture around him, in addition to being a shepherd. It is important the younger generation hears how the older generation faced and …
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When we think of the word prodigal, our minds usually drift to the account of what is known as the prodigal son in Luke’s gospel. Interestingly, the word prodigal is not found in the account. So, we may legitimately ask, who is the real prodigal? In this message, I look at this question. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/09.28.…
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The Bible tells us the Lord uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. David used a sling and a stone to slay a giant. Samson used the jawbone of an ass to slay 1,000 philistines. A child of God uses things to fight their battles that the world would say are foolish. Prayer, the church, and the power drawn from the scriptures are ju…
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Besides John 3:16, one of the next most popular verses is Romans 8:28. We hear it often quoted in the context of horrible tragedies and indescribable difficulties. But just like John 3:16, do we know the true meaning of it? If we are familiar with the verse itself, are we familiar with the surrounding verses? Can we quote v. 29 or 27 as well? In th…
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In Matthew chapter 7 we read about a narrow way that few people find. Too often this is used as a scare tactic verse to make people question their salvation. In this sermon, Bro. Luke uses the scriptures to show how this narrow path is not a path to Heaven, but rather a path of Godly obedience in this mortal life. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-con…
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In a natural sense, we are American citizens. But politics and other issues divide God’s people, and we lose sight of our true citizenship, which is in the Kingdom of God, and this supersedes all natural citizenships. There is only one hope of overcoming the division that exists today, and that is through recognizing where our spiritual citizenship…
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In the aftermath of the recent horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, Brother Luke delivers a timely and comforting message about persecution, and how we as Christians must process such evil. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09.14.25.Persecution.Luke_.Hagler.mp3 09.14.25.Persecution.Luke.Hagler…
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For several weeks, I have looked at teachings from the Bible that set apart the church of God. As we have seen with the other teachings, most of these are lost to the modern church today. And this subject is no exception. In this message, I look at what once was a common practice among practically all Christian denominations – Loving Church Family …
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What is the purpose of the gospel? Most believe its purpose is to keep people from going to hell. But what does the Bible tell us? In the ‘set apart’ series, I look at this important teaching. Is the gospel necessary for us to hear in order to go to heaven? Is it something else? If it is not necessary for heaven, is it still important? In this mess…
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When God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and tell them the city would be destroyed in 40 days, Jonah fled to Tarshish. Something was eating him up, besides the whale that would eventually eat him. Why? Was he afraid the Ninevites would harm him? When we look closer at the words of Jonah, we find the answer. It was not due to the fear of the people hurt…
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Have you been taught your entire church life that you are commanded by God to tithe? This commonly presented “command” to tithe, is another spiritual urban legend. Nowhere in the NT does the Lord or the Apostles teach the OT law system of tithing. Instead, they taught a God-honoring practice that was older than tithing, that goes back all the way t…
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Do we understand how the wind blows? That the wind is sovereign and no one controls the wind. Do we understand how natural birth works? That no child who has ever been born into the world had any control over their birth? If we understand these 2 very simple and natural occurrences, then we should have no issue with embracing how and when we are bo…
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http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/08.17.25.Being_.intentional.in_.the_.Kingdom.Tim_.McCool.mp3 08.17.25.Being.intentional.in.the.Kingdom.Tim.McCool Today, many think that the Lord is coming back to set up a kingdom on the earth. That is the same thinking of the Jewish nation when Jesus came and set up His kingdom 2000 years ago…
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In the “set apart” series I have been preaching, I come to the next subject – the kingdom of God. If you conduct a basic study on this subject in the New Testament, it is huge. The number or times that Christ refers to His kingdom, as being here and now, is amazing. In this message, I introduce this important and timely topic. http://www.bethlehemp…
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We have all heard of ‘free will’. When we use the term “free will,” we are saying a person has the ability to choose and pursue their desires. Does a person have total free will in their lives? Some say yes. However, some say mankind has no free will in their lives and God orchestrates everything that occurs. In this message, Brother Luke looks at …
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In the final public prayer before He went to the cross, Jesus asked His Father to bless His church to be set apart by embracing His word. For several weeks, I have looked at “set apart” teachings that are unique and help to identify the truth that Jesus taught. In this message, I look at one of the most glaring teachings from the Bible – the differ…
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When the children of Israel grew tired of waiting on Moses to return from mount, they chose to create their own god. We often read that account and shake our heads at them in shame. Are we guilty of doing the same thing? In this message Bro. Luke asks three questions to help us determine if we have created our own god to satisfy our personal desire…
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In years past, many of God’s children understood what election was, as it is taught in God’s word. Sadly, today if you ask someone about election, they probably think about November. In this message, I examine the simple truth of God’s electing love and mercy. In order to comprehend why we had to be elected, or chosen, we must embrace the clear tea…
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The treasures of this world are fleeting and temporary, yet we pursue them with a passion. We are willing to bring stress in our lives, conflict in our relationships, and financial hardships into our families all for something that in a short time will either waste away or we will lose interest in it. How the flesh craves temporary gratification! T…
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How does the gospel bring deliverance to us? Does it deliver us from being hell-bound to heaven-bound? Or is it another kind of deliverance? In this message, Elder Buddy Abernathy, pastor of Blooming Grove PBC, addresses the subject of how the gospel delivers born-again children of God according to the scripture. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-cont…
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A well-known verse is “Seek Ye First” the kingdom of God and other “things” will be added to you. When this was written, the things on the minds of the people were food, drink and clothing. These things are not really an issue for us today. So, what are the things today that might get in the way of seeking first the kingdom? In this message, I look…
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In several places in the Bible, Jesus tells people to look at the scriptures of the Old Testament and see how they pointed to himself. In this message Brother Luke looks at some of the powerful and impactive Old Testament accounts, that carry glorious figures of a greater image that was to come – Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. http://www.bethleh…
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Great sports teams are set apart by championships. Great athletes by their stats. Great people are set apart by their accomplishments. Various denominations are set apart by styles of worship. But the church of God was to be set apart by one unique characteristic – God’s word. In a final public prayer before He went to the cross, Jesus asked His Fa…
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Is the nation of Israel in the Middle East today, the actual Old Testament chosen nation of Israel? In this message, I look at this important question. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/07.09.25.Israel.Tim_.McCool.mp3 07.09.25.Israel.Tim.McCoolBy Tim McCool
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Recently our church family suffered a great loss. Brother Spencer Shirley, Age 19, passed away a few weeks ago. The funeral service was attended by close to 500 people, which was a wonderful testimony to his life and influence. At the request of the family, I am sharing the funeral service and the testimonials that followed the conclusion of the fu…
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The 4th of the 10 commandments was quite different than the others. Instead of a “do this” or “don’t do that” directive, it instructed the people to remember something. In this message, I look at the meaning of the sabbath, and how it was to be remembered. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/07.06.25.Remember.the_.Sabbath.Tim_.Mc…
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Imagine standing before God and he asks us on what merit are we worthy to enter into Heaven. What would we say? Would we plead our case by telling of our good works or nationality? Would we tell him of our belief or repentance? In this message Brother Luke looks at things that are commonly believed to be the keys to being worthy of Heaven. Looking …
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The Lord views His church in very unique and specific ways – like a body, like a family, as a bride. In this message, I look at the family aspect of God’s view of His church. Is it even possible to interact as the church of God if we are not embracing the family dynamic? Is our church too large for this to be possible? Do we take the time to know o…
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The Bible tells us to let our moderation be known unto all men. What exactly does that mean? In a time of excessive appetites for activities like youth sports, careers, or hobbies, it is vitally important we understand what moderation is. In the same way the tires on a car need to be balanced to prevent a rough ride, so our lives must be balanced. …
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When the frontier was settled in the 1800s, it was common for the wagon trains to “circle the wagons” when under attack and at night for protection, safety and interaction. In this message, I look at how we should follow that example when we are attacked by Satan and faced with trials and tragedies. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/20…
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The Bible gives multiple accounts of the dead being raised back to life in this world, but that is not the only type of resurrection we find in the scriptures. We read about our spiritual man being resurrected back to life with the new birth and about the resurrection of our bodies eternally at the end of time. Another type of resurrection we find …
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It is easy to lose heart in the face of evil. Sometimes the evil that affects us can be distant – like being frustrated with politics. But sometimes it touches us directly. When it touches us directly, we need to prepare our minds to know how the Lord views and deals with such evil, as well as how we are to respond. In this message, Brother Luke lo…
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In this message, I look at the prayer of true pastors – that the people he preaches to will stand in the truths they are taught. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/06.01.25.A.Pastors.Prayer.Tim_.McCool.mp3.mp3 06.01.25.A.Pastors.Prayer.Tim.McCool.mp3By Tim McCool
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Everyone is looking for happiness. Being happy is a wonderful way to feel. But the reality of life is that happiness can be difficult to achieve and more difficult to hang onto. In this message, I look at how to find happiness in the context of Peter’s clear teaching on discipleship. http://www.bethlehempbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/05.28.25.H…
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