by designdesign | Sep 22, 2019
A message from the series “Work as Worship.” The scripture passages in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and Colossians 3:22-25 reveal five ways to approach work as worship. First, work according to your divine design; that is, discover your internal calling. Second, pursue work that is beneficial. This kind of work contributes to the community we want to live in. Third, consider all work as worthy of dignity. There is no caste system within the Gospel. Fourth, work for our true master (God), not our earthly master. We work to please God, not to earn favor with man. Finally, put our soul into our work. Christians should be known for our work ethic and excellence.
by designdesign | Sep 15, 2019
A message from the series “Work as Worship.” All work matters to God because God Himself worked, and we are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:31). Our work reflects His activity, reveals God’s glory and fills our lives with productivity. We see from scripture that our work is meant to serve God’s purposes rather than our own purposes. At the same time, God enables us to feel the greatest pleasure and wholeness when our reflection of Him is fully expressed. One of the primary ways we develop this “godlikeness” is through our work.
by designdesign | Sep 8, 2019
A message from the series “Better Together.” All humans share the need to belong. Sociologists define healthy belonging as the convergence of four basic elements: security, authenticity, maturity and mission. The Church ought to be a place where people can find all these elements because Jesus Christ designed His church with healthy belonging at its heart. That’s why “Meaningful Membership and Community” is a core value at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church. This sermon explains why belonging can be such a struggle and how Jesus restores our belonging through a personal, relational God. Listeners are exhorted to invest in biblical community at BVBC.
by designdesign | Sep 1, 2019
A message from the series “Summer on the Mount.” Throughout the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been asking “Will you follow me?” This sermon, from Matthew 7:13-27, looks at the broad road vs. the narrow road. It investigates three options: 1. My Way vs God’s Way 2. Deceptive Religion vs. Real Relationship (and signs of self-deception) 3. Hearing vs. Doing.
by designdesign | Aug 25, 2019
A message from the series “Summer on the Mount.” The scripture verses regarding judgment in Matthew 7:1-5 are often used in a way that does not reflect Christ’s intention. This sermon will address: (1) what judging is not; (2) how we judge wrongly; and (3) how we judge rightly. Pastor Nate explains how the ability to clearly see our own sin and to truly know the grace and mercy of God reflects the stages of spiritual maturity.
