A message from the series “Missions Month – February 2018.” Pastor Esperandieu Pierre, BVBC-supported Haitian missionary, speaks on the impact of a transformed life in Christ. Every Christian can fulfill the Great Commission through T.I.M.E.: T = Time; I = Influence; M = Means; and E = Expertise.
A message from the series “Missions Month – February 2018.” Pastor Nate Keeler interviews Prison Chaplain Steve Anderson and Tim Santa Barbara. Steve describes his ministry role with Prison Outreach of DE, Inc. and how this organization brings hope and help to incarcerated individuals, ex-offenders and their families. Tim shares his personal story of his life before and after encountering Jesus Christ. He also describes how Steve, Prison Outreach, and BVBC were instrumental in his journey of transformation and discipleship.
A message from the series “Sure Foundations.” This sermon concludes the series on BVBC’s core values. The 7th value is “Disciple Driven.” In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus challenges His followers to make disciples. We believe that discipleship is a deliberate, lifelong process of Christ formation. The 8th value is “Gospel Partnerships for Our City and the World.” We believe that God has placed us in our city to be a lighthouse for Christ that begins locally and extends globally (Romans 1:16). To be effective we must partner with other like-minded churches, agencies and ministries, thereby earning the right to proclaim the gospel through love, service and partnerships.
A message from the series “Sure Foundations.” Pastor Todd Johnson preaches on two additional core values of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church. First, BVBC values families. We see in Genesis 1:27-28 that God created the first family. Society needs churches with healthy, thriving marriages that in turn produce healthy families. Second, BVBC values authenticity and restoration. We believe the church should be a hospital for sinners. When people feel safe enough to remove the masks hiding their brokenness, this authenticity leads to opportunities for restoration through the power of the gospel.
A message from the series “Sanctity of Life Sunday.” For a Christian, being pro-life means advocating for the dignity and sanctity of human life at every stage, a position that has deep roots in Biblical ethics. Three Biblical truths that shape a Christian’s understanding include:
1. God is the giver and author of every human life (Genesis 139:13-16).
2. All humans are sacred and have inherit dignity because we are uniquely made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27).
3. We are called to care and advocate for the weak, voiceless and defenseless (Matthew 25:34-40; Proverbs 31:8-9).