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In this message, Pastor Luke walks through this passage to share how the Father extends an incredible invitation (Ask) and a profound promise (Receive) to His Children.
In this message, Pastor Ken shares how we can move from fasting to feasting by not only understanding what Biblical fasting is but also following the instructions of Jesus regarding how and why we should fast.
In this episode, Ken and Megan discuss how to grow through grief and loss. From the example of Jesus in Matthew 26, we witness the model for expressing our emotions in the face of great pain. Also, Ken and Megan explore the four steps of handing loss as written in chapter five of "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality."
Pastor Ken shares from a familiar passage, where we encounter the “Lord's prayer,” two “what's?!” and a “wow!” for us to pray God's way.
In this video, Pastor Ken and Megan work through Genesis 22 to discuss the "dark night of Abraham's soul." This passage and discussion ties in with chapter 4 of "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality." You can learn more about this book and study by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GMSwzk.
In this message, Pastor Ken shares how Jesus calls His kingdom followers into gospel authenticity by a process of comparison, the prospect of condemnation, and a portrait of construction.
Pastor Brent shares how our efforts to live out the "Golden Rule" often come from selfish motives. However, Jesus teaches in Matthew 7 that God intends for us to love others in the same way God has loved us.
In this podcast, Pastor Ken and Megan work through 1 Samuel 17:26-45 to see David's confidence in God and his comfortability with himself. This passage and discussion ties in with the first two chapters of "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality." You can learn more about this book and study by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GMSwzk. Also, if you'd like to join this Growth Group, simply visit https://baycitiesoldsmar.com/growthgroups.
In this message, Pastor Brent shares the three-fold instructions from Jesus on how to confront sin in others.
In this message, Pastor Ken shares the imperative, illustration, and instructions that Jesus offers to keep us from worrying.
Pastor Luke spoke from Matthew 6 where Jesus teaches on the importance of valuing what truly lasts. What we treasure will not only affect our lives upon the earth but for all eternity.
Listen as Pastor Ken shares from Hebrews 11:8-19 how we need a robust faith for the struggle, the setbacks, and even the successes in church planting.
Pastor Luke teaches from Matthew 6:1-4 on the spirit and practice of generosity that reflects that Kingdom of God.
Pastor Ken continues sharing from Matthew 5:17-48 where Jesus confronts our internal passion, cultural practices, and social principles.
Pastor Ken began teaching through a two-part message from Matthew 5:17-48. In this message we learn to how and why Jesus confronts our internal passions, cultural practices, and our social preferences.
We continued our study through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Matthew 5:13-16. As Jesus continues to instruct His followers, we learn more about the role and responsibilities for those in God's Kingdom. Ultmaitley, Jesus points us to embrace what God created us to be and engage where God calls us to be.
Pastor Ken began a new sermon series exploring the Sermon on Mount in Matthew's Gospel. As we looked into Matthew 5:1-12, we saw that when God's rule breaks into our realm, what we see as successful, believe to be satisfying, and trust in for security will be transformed.
Pastor Ken wraps ups our "Church in the Wild" series by visiting Deuteronomy 34. Israel concludes a 40-year wilderness wandering only to face challenges and odd circumstances to enter the Promised Land. Thankfully, they possess the covenantal promises of God to empower their obedience. You can find this message by visiting baycitiesoldsmar.com/sermons.
On Sunday, Pastor Luke answered the delicate question, "Can I leave the Church?" He pointed us to examples in God's Word along with practical ones as well to show us the good, the bad, and the ugly of leaving a local church. You can find this message by visiting baycitiesoldsmar.com/sermons.
In this message, Pastor Ken overviews what Biblical, Church Membership looks like. He explores three Biblical metaphors to see how we can belong to the Church and then concludes by pointing our three practical benefits we enjoy form belonging to a local church.
When took our third Sunday to answer the question, "what does the Church do?" Pastor Ken explained how the must gather, grow, and finally, go. We "go" because it's who we are, wherever we are, and involves everything we do.
Pastor Ken looks at the second part of your question revolving around the activity of the church. From Ephesians 4:11-16, we see the means, the marks, and the motives for the Church's growth. Overall, the Church grows by God, over time, and in love.
Pastor Luke shares the priority for the Church to gather together. All throughout Scripture, God's people take gathering together seriously. Whether it is for worship, fellowship, or both, the Church must gather for the glory of God.
Our third message in this series addresses authority and leadership in the church. Pastor Ken shares how God extends His authority as a means of starting, serving, and safeguarding the Church.
This past Sunday, we looked at the first of five, key questions in the "Church in the Wild" series. Pastor Ken spent time answering the question, "What is the Church?" We looked at how the Church is a diverse people who exist-locally, globally, and eternally-by the plan of the Father, the work of the Son, and the presence of the Spirit.
Pastor Ken walked through 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 in the second installment of our Wonder in Worship series. As we looked into this text, we saw Paul's concerns for the way we worship. Specifically, Paul instructs the Corinthian church and us today to worship in a God-Honoring way.
Pastor Brent kicked off our news series on worship by showing us gathered worship must reflect the character of God. When God's people gather together, everyone uses their gifts to deepen each other's desire for God.
In the final message of our series on spiritual gifts, Pastor Ken pointed out two imperatives from 1 Corinthians 14 that informs what should we chase after. Let's be a church that chases after the good of others and the glory of God.
As we continued our series looking at spiritual gifts in the church, Pasor Ken outlined what the Church really needs from 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13. The Church ought to embrace her identity as many members of one body and to exercise her responsibility, love.
Pastor Ken began a week series addressing spiritual gifts in the church from 1 Corinthians 12-14. In this first message, we saw how God's people through God's gifting accomplish God's purposes. This begins in our lives through a Spirit-led confession and continues through Spirit-produced actions.
Pastor Ken closes our First Things series by looking at 2 Corinthians 3:4-18. This text demonstrates how the gospel gives us a purpose from God and offers us access to God as well.
Pastor Ken continues our First Things series by looking at two reasons why the Gospel is miraculous.
In the first installment of our First Things series, Pastor Ken shared Paul's opening introduction to the Corinthian church. The apostle Paul focuses on the glorious nature of the gospel. Specifically, we see that the gospel is glorious because earthly citizens receive a heavenly status and experience a heavenly blessing.
Pastor Ken shares how we can live with full hearts and open hands equipped to change lives when we remember our past, recall God's provisions, and recover our purpose. Also, Pastor Ken outlines our plan to live this out in 2020. Visit https://baycitiesoldsmar.com/2020ministryplan/ to learn more!
Pastor Ken shared how we can fulfill our purpose as a church by delighting in, displaying, and declaring the good news of Jesus Christ. We witnessed a principal, purpose, and product to reinforce each one of these three priorities. Consider this challenge to begin 2020 by living out God's calling your life.
On the Sunday before Christmas, Pastor Ken invited the church to experience Christmas with a renewed perspective. By acknowledging the purpose of Jesus and accepting the plans of Jesus, we will see Christmas to the Cross.
In the final installment of this series, Pastor Ken outlines five benefits of God's blessed people found in Ezekiel 37. This prophetic passage highlights the amazing, covenantal blessings of God over His people.
In the sixth installment of this series, Pastor Ken shares from Isaiah 43 how God longs to save His people. Despite the cost, distance, or odds, we witness God taking intentional and sacrificial actions to save His people. Regardless of where we stand with God, the Lord invites us to remember all that He's done and return to Him.
In 2 Samuel 7, David receives a word from the prophet Nathan that highlights the plans of God for the future. Specifically, David sees how the grandest plans of God reveal the greatest good for His people. God's plans for His people are for peace, prosperity, and permanence. Listen as Pastor Ken works through this text to demonstrate once again the story of God's blessed people.
Psalm 78 recalls both the Exodus and Wilderness experience of Israel as told by Asaph. This retelling of Israel's journeys points the readers to the miraculous works of God to deliver His people. However, Asaph points out the tragic rebellion of those in the wilderness. Listen as Pastor Ken shares why every generation needs to hear the story of God's redemption.
In the third installment of our series, Pastor Ken works through Exodus 15:1-18 to demonstrate three reasons why the story of redemption provokes our praise. From God defeating His enemies, to displaying His character, and then ultimately, delivering His people, these 18 verses outline a dynamic case for God's people to praise Him.
In the second message of this series, Pastor Ken shares how the story of Joseph is a snapshot of the way God saves His people throughout all of Scripture. Through the petition of sinners, the provision of God, and the prosperity of God's people, we learn the patterns involved in God's sovereign salvation.
Pastor Ken began our new teaching series designed to look at seven, key texts in the Old Testament that tell the story of Israel. As we look at the story of Israel, we will unpack what a blessed nation looks like and how we can live as a blessed people today in Jesus Christ. We began this journey by looking at a conversation between God and Abraham that shapes the entire story of Israel and God's people today as well. Take time to discover why following God requires faith.
In the final installment of the Heaven on Earth series, Pastor Ken looked at two passages from Scripture to explore the people, place, and subsequent purposes of God's Kingdom. Take time to assess the present implications of God's enteral, Kingdom purposes.
In the third installment of the Heaven on Earth series, Pastor Ken shared how God's place for His people demonstrates the purposes of His kingdom. God's place for His people conditions their purposes, consummates His promises, and culminates in permanency.
Pastor Ken continues the Heaven On Earth series by looking at the people of God. We learn three reasons why the people of God possess a heavenly purpose for their earthly mission: because they are called, consecrated, and commissioned.
Pastor Ken begins a news series called "Heaven On Earth" based out of Matthew 6:9-13. In the first message of the series, Ken shares three ways for us to make God's heavenly will our earthly reality: by exalting the king, engaging in mission, and exhibiting faith.
Listen as Pastor Ken reminds the church of their vision of reaching every street and how they can accomplish this: by delighting in, displaying, and declaring the good news of Jesus Christ
Pastor Ken finishes out the Family Matters Series by sharing how Jesus set the example of serving from the heart, by His hands, and with His head.
Pastor Ken shares five ways that Paul instructs us to guard the family of God.
Pastor Ken shares his heart that is in alignment with Paul's for the church.