Published: Jan 12, 2020 | Tags:
A message from the series “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” As we consider the future of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church in the next 50 years, we look to the book of Revelation to read what Jesus Christ Himself has to say to the churches of the Roman Empire. The apostle John, who penned these church letters, inspired his readers then and now to catch a vision of Christ’s splendor and supremacy above all things. This sermon looks at what we can expect to see at Brandywine Valley in the next 50 years if Christ remains the supreme focus of our church.
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Published: Jan 5, 2020 | Tags:
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.”
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Published: Dec 29, 2019 | Tags:
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.
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Published: Dec 22, 2019 | Tags:
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.
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Published: Dec 15, 2019 | Tags:
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.
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