by designdesign | Mar 3, 2019
A message from the series “Bold as Lions: The Book of Daniel.” In Daniel Chapter 1, we see that Daniel and his friends, Babylonian captives from Judah, face the challenge of obedience to God versus compromise. Christians today must also wrestle with the question: “Will we conform to the status quo of this world or transform through faith to be used by God.” This sermon addresses the pressure we face in this world and the power of God to effect change. We are challenged to be a “thermostat, not a thermometer.”
by designdesign | Feb 24, 2019
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” Pastor Nate Keeler interviews a panel of “regular people” who attend BVBC and have been placed by God in strategic places to be a light for the gospel. These individuals share how they make intentional decisions to live out their faith within their spheres of influence, including the corporate world, education, addiction recovery programs, and English as a Second Language classes. They discuss practical ways to have conversations with others as well as barriers they have faced personally.
by designdesign | Feb 17, 2019
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” The parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32) can be divided into two acts: 1. The Lost Younger Brother 2. The Lost Elder Brother. The younger brother represents sinners and the elder brother represents the saints, the Pharisees. In this parable Jesus radically redefines God, sin and salvation. This provides a new lens by which we can see our world and ourselves.
by designdesign | Feb 10, 2019
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” French evangelist, church planter and author Raphael Anzenberger speaks about matters of belief and unbelief in this secular age. The scripture text is John 1:43-51, in which we see an exchange between Nathaniel, Philip and Jesus. Nathaniel exhibits three marks of today’s secular man: 1. Individualism – the need to see it. 2. Cynicism – the need to want it. 3. Pragmatism – the need to experience it. Jesus responds today just as he responded to Nathaniel by saying,”I see you. I want you. I call you.”
by designdesign | Feb 3, 2019
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” In Matthew 5:14-16, Christians are called “the light of the world.” How do we let our light shine in the world? First, we must recognize the world’s dire need for light. Second, we must go to the source of all light – the person of Jesus Christ. Third, Christians are to carry the light of Jesus in the world. Finally, Christians must overcome our fear of shining our Light.
