A message from the series “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” BVBC Pastor Emeritus Bo Matthews leads us in looking back at God’s faithfulness in sustaining our church over the past 50 years. We clearly see His Spirit at work throughout the painful years as well as the years of flourishing. God has been the “source of our strength and the strength of our life” at BVBC; therefore, “it is good and right to give Him praise.”
A message from the series “New Year, New Hope.” Three resolutions to consider for 2020 based on Lamentations 3:22-24. 1. Resolve to believe in the steadfast love of God. 2. Resolve to believe that God’s mercies are never ending. 3. Resolve to believe that God’s love and mercy are brand new each day. Learn more about these resolutions and their Biblical foundation.
A message from the series “He Shall Be Called.” The fourth royal title for the Messiah is Prince of Peace according to Isaiah 9:6. The prophesied Messiah would be a ruler or commander (sar) who brings restoration to something that is broken (shalom). Although the people of Israel longed for the political peace that an earthly king could bring, the Messiah Jesus came as a commander who shed his own blood – not the blood of earthly enemies – in order make possible peace between man and God. True Christmas peace is shalom; that is, restoration between the Creator and the created (Isaiah 53:5). This sermon speaks to two groups of people: those seeking peace, but not with God; and, those who have peace with God but not peace with others or themselves.
A message from the series “He Shall Be Called.” In Isaiah 9:6, the third royal title for the Messiah is Everlasting Father. The Messiah would be the perfect and and endless father that our hearts long for. Jesus embodied the protection, care, leadership and unconditional love of a true father. Scripture gives us three promises of our everlasting father, Jesus. Our Messiah promises to love and accept us unconditionally. He promises to discipline us for our ultimate good, and He promises to hold us fast, forever. Ultimately, Jesus Christ’s death on a cross and resurrection are proof that He keeps His promises.
A message from the series “He Shall Be Called.” Just as the names of God in scripture speak to His character, the prophetic names in Isaiah 9:6 foretell the character of the coming Messiah. Our Messiah, Christ Jesus, is El Gibbor, which translates to “Mighty God.” The name means strong, wise, hero God. In today’s culture mankind is the hero. The message is to trust and rely on ourselves to survive life’s challenges. In contrast, we believe that God sent his son, the Messiah, to be our superhero. There are truths from scripture that help us to trust in El Gibbor – Mighty God – and not ourselves. First, Jesus’ might is at work IN us. Second, Jesus’ might is at work FOR us. Third, Jesus’ might is at work THROUGH us. Ultimately, the sacrifice of His own life illustrated El Gibbor’s true display of might!