Berean Bible Church

Threats, jail time, torture…all things we try to avoid. Yet early believers faced hardships with tremendous joy, honored that God considered them worthy to suffer for Him. Have we counted the cost of following Jesus? The greatest happiness is found not by chasing happiness, but by chasing Jesus.

Threats, jail time, torture…all things we try to avoid. Yet early believers faced hardships with tremendous joy, honored that God considered them worthy to suffer for Him. Have we counted the cost of following Jesus? The greatest happiness is found not by chasing happiness, but by chasing Jesus.

“Church is a bunch of hypocrites!” How many times have you heard this statement used? What if instead of trying to argue our way out of this statement, we leaned into it, acknowledged the truth in it, and learned how to recognize and repent of our own hypocrisy. Join us this Sunday as we dive into a time in the early church where hypocrisy was called out, and there was a great opportunity to grow closer to God.

“Church is a bunch of hypocrites!” How many times have you heard this statement used? What if instead of trying to argue our way out of this statement, we leaned into it, acknowledged the truth in it, and learned how to recognize and repent of our own hypocrisy. Join us this Sunday as we dive into a time in the early church where hypocrisy was called out, and there was a great opportunity to grow closer to God.

“Church is a bunch of hypocrites!” How many times have you heard this statement used? What if instead of trying to argue our way out of this statement, we leaned into it, acknowledged the truth in it, and learned how to recognize and repent of our own hypocrisy. Join us this Sunday as we dive into a time in the early church where hypocrisy was called out, and there was a great opportunity to grow closer to God.

“Church is a bunch of hypocrites!” How many times have you heard this statement used? What if instead of trying to argue our way out of this statement, we leaned into it, acknowledged the truth in it, and learned how to recognize and repent of our own hypocrisy. Join us this Sunday as we dive into a time in the early church where hypocrisy was called out, and there was a great opportunity to grow closer to God.

As the church was beginning there was one man named Joseph whose encouragement and generosity sparked a generosity movement that left no needy people among them. Come join us on Sunday to learn how the resurrection of Jesus can inspire radical unity and genuine generosity in our community.

As the church was beginning there was one man named Joseph whose encouragement and generosity sparked a generosity movement that left no needy people among them. Come join us on Sunday to learn how the resurrection of Jesus can inspire radical unity and genuine generosity in our community.

As the church was beginning there was one man named Joseph whose encouragement and generosity sparked a generosity movement that left no needy people among them. Come join us on Sunday to learn how the resurrection of Jesus can inspire radical unity and genuine generosity in our community.

As the church was beginning there was one man named Joseph whose encouragement and generosity sparked a generosity movement that left no needy people among them. Come join us on Sunday to learn how the resurrection of Jesus can inspire radical unity and genuine generosity in our community.

Tension is rising in our society, and fear often shapes how people live and speak. Staying quiet often feels safer than standing out. Jesus' followers in the early church faced real threats and intense opposition—instead of backing down, they became boldly unstoppable. Let's learn from their courage this Sunday!

Tension is rising in our society, and fear often shapes how people live and speak. Staying quiet often feels safer than standing out. Jesus' followers in the early church faced real threats and intense opposition—instead of backing down, they became boldly unstoppable. Let's learn from their courage this Sunday!

Tension is rising in our society, and fear often shapes how people live and speak. Staying quiet often feels safer than standing out. Jesus' followers in the early church faced real threats and intense opposition—instead of backing down, they became boldly unstoppable. Let's learn from their courage this Sunday!

Tension is rising in our society, and fear often shapes how people live and speak. Staying quiet often feels safer than standing out. Jesus' followers in the early church faced real threats and intense opposition—instead of backing down, they became boldly unstoppable. Let's learn from their courage this Sunday!

Peter is newly famous. His first sermon went viral and he now helps lead a church of thousands. On his way to church, he runs into a guy who adds nothing to his growing resume. Instead of ignoring, he slows down to see and care for this forgotten man, finally embracing the servant-leadership mindset of Jesus. What happens next can only be described as a divine appointment. Let's explore how small interruptions can become divine interactions

The early church was filled with messed up people, but in a culture of scarcity, persecution, and suffering, they thrived. Solid teaching, deep connection, commitment to spiritual habits, and extreme generosity marked this early movement, and has marked every healthy Jesus Revolution since. Let's learn from them this Sunday.

The early church was filled with messed up people, but in a culture of scarcity, persecution, and suffering, they thrived. Solid teaching, deep connection, commitment to spiritual habits, and extreme generosity marked this early movement, and has marked every healthy Jesus Revolution since. Let's learn from them this Sunday!

The early church was filled with messed up people, but in a culture of scarcity, persecution, and suffering, they thrived. Solid teaching, deep connection, commitment to spiritual habits, and extreme generosity marked this early movement, and has marked every healthy Jesus Revolution since. Let's learn from them this Sunday!

The early church was filled with messed up people, but in a culture of scarcity, persecution, and suffering, they thrived. Solid teaching, deep connection, commitment to spiritual habits, and extreme generosity marked this early movement, and has marked every healthy Jesus Revolution since. Let's learn from them this Sunday!

120 followers gathering indoors receive the promised Holy Spirit and the church is born. Peter confronts the people who condemned Jesus to death with the Word of God as it is being fulfilled. Repentance was their only proper next step, one that 3,000 took that very day. Come find the courage to speak out for Jesus to those in your life.

120 followers gathering indoors receive the promised Holy Spirit and the church is born. Peter confronts the people who condemned Jesus to death with the Word of God as it is being fulfilled. Repentance was their only proper next step, one that 3,000 took that very day. Come find the courage to speak out for Jesus to those in your life.

120 followers gathering indoors receive the promised Holy Spirit and the church is born. Peter confronts the people who condemned Jesus to death with the Word of God as it is being fulfilled. Repentance was their only proper next step, one that 3,000 took that very day. Come find the courage to speak out for Jesus to those in your life.

120 followers gathering indoors receive the promised Holy Spirit and the church is born. Peter confronts the people who condemned Jesus to death with the Word of God as it is being fulfilled. Repentance was their only proper next step, one that 3,000 took that very day. Come find the courage to speak out for Jesus to those in your life.

Jesus rose from the dead. His disciples are ready for him to overthrow Rome and set up God's kingdom. But instead, He ascends to heaven. You'd think they would be wildly disappointed. But a physician in the first century records just the opposite. See how their response resulted in the Gospel going global, impacting us to this day.

Jesus rose from the dead. His disciples are ready for him to overthrow Rome and set up God's kingdom. But instead, He ascends to heaven. You'd think they would be wildly disappointed. But a physician in the first century records just the opposite. See how their response resulted in the Gospel going global, impacting us to this day.

Jesus rose from the dead. His disciples are ready for him to overthrow Rome and set up God's kingdom. But instead, He ascends to heaven. You'd think they would be wildly disappointed. But a physician in the first century records just the opposite. See how their response resulted in the Gospel going global, impacting us to this day.

God never forgets his people. But the 400 years of divine silence following the Old Testament can make you think he does. Among God's forgotten people is an elderly forgotten couple, barren but faithful. They had yearned and prayed for children and now their time had passed. They were no longer asking or hoping for a child. God seemed silent but he was working out an incredible plan that included them. Just when all hope seems lost God tends to show up and do his best work. We can only marvel.

God never forgets his people. But the 400 years of divine silence following the Old Testament can make you think he does. Among God's forgotten people is an elderly forgotten couple, barren but faithful. They had yearned and prayed for children and now their time had passed. They were no longer asking or hoping for a child. God seemed silent but he was working out an incredible plan that included them. Just when all hope seems lost God tends to show up and do his best work. We can only marvel.

God never forgets his people. But the 400 years of divine silence following the Old Testament can make you think he does. Among God's forgotten people is an elderly forgotten couple, barren but faithful. They had yearned and prayed for children and now their time had passed. They were no longer asking or hoping for a child. God seemed silent but he was working out an incredible plan that included them. Just when all hope seems lost God tends to show up and do his best work. We can only marvel.

God never forgets his people. But the 400 years of divine silence following the Old Testament can make you think he does. Among God's forgotten people is an elderly forgotten couple, barren but faithful. They had yearned and prayed for children and now their time had passed. They were no longer asking or hoping for a child. God seemed silent but he was working out an incredible plan that included them. Just when all hope seems lost God tends to show up and do his best work. We can only marvel.

When times are tough, salvation is coming.

When times are tough, salvation is coming.

When times are tough, salvation is coming.

When times are tough, salvation is coming.

When all hope seems gone, God carries out his purposes

When all hope seems gone, God carries out his purposes

When all hope seems gone, God carries out his purposes.

When all hope seems gone, God carries out his purposes

Alcohol is a polarizing drink. The same liquid that brings enjoyment to some, brings destruction for others. Can I enjoy the pleasure of alcohol without getting stung by the pain of alcoholism? Let's wrap up our Difficult Decisions series by searching Scripture for wisdom to one of life's most challenging decisions: to drink or not to drink?

Food is central. We all eat on a daily basis, typically. Multiple times a day. Holidays and events are centered around food. Whenever we go on dates it is almost always “out to dinner” or some activity followed up by, you guessed it, food! Food is no doubt important to us, but is it important to God? What does He think about food? Does God care what food we eat, or why we eat it? Is there a larger purpose for food than we may be aware of?

Food is central. We all eat on a daily basis, typically. Multiple times a day. Holidays and events are centered around food. Whenever we go on dates it is almost always “out to dinner” or some activity followed up by, you guessed it, food! Food is no doubt important to us, but is it important to God? What does He think about food? Does God care what food we eat, or why we eat it? Is there a larger purpose for food than we may be aware of?

Food is central. We all eat on a daily basis, typically. Multiple times a day. Holidays and events are centered around food. Whenever we go on dates it is almost always “out to dinner” or some activity followed up by, you guessed it, food! Food is no doubt important to us, but is it important to God? What does He think about food? Does God care what food we eat, or why we eat it? Is there a larger purpose for food than we may be aware of?

Food is central. We all eat on a daily basis, typically. Multiple times a day. Holidays and events are centered around food. Whenever we go on dates it is almost always “out to dinner” or some activity followed up by, you guessed it, food! Food is no doubt important to us, but is it important to God? What does He think about food? Does God care what food we eat, or why we eat it? Is there a larger purpose for food than we may be aware of?

We are bombarded with messages through movies, music, and social feeds that seek to shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. These stories are powerful, often pulling us in and even moving us. So, will we be moved? Is there a way to engage with the world's content without having our faith compromised? This week we'll look to God's word as we seek discernment for media decisions.

We are bombarded with messages through movies, music, and social feeds that seek to shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. These stories are powerful, often pulling us in and even moving us. So, will we be moved? Is there a way to engage with the world's content without having our faith compromised? This week we'll look to God's word as we seek discernment for media decisions.

We are bombarded with messages through movies, music, and social feeds that seek to shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. These stories are powerful, often pulling us in and even moving us. So, will we be moved? Is there a way to engage with the world's content without having our faith compromised? This week we'll look to God's word as we seek discernment for media decisions.

We are bombarded with messages through movies, music, and social feeds that seek to shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. These stories are powerful, often pulling us in and even moving us. So, will we be moved? Is there a way to engage with the world's content without having our faith compromised? This week we'll look to God's word as we seek discernment for media decisions.

Should I be content with my present status or pursue something different? I've heard it said to a single person: be the person the person you're looking for is looking for. So much advice is thrown around about singleness, marriage, and divorce - but what does God say? We'll search the Scriptures this Sunday as part of our Difficult Decisions series.

Should I be content with my present status or pursue something different? I've heard it said to a single person: be the person the person you're looking for is looking for. So much advice is thrown around about singleness, marriage, and divorce - but what does God say? We'll search the Scriptures this Sunday as part of our Difficult Decisions series.

Do you have children or know someone who does? Each of these kids needs a good education. But what makes a good education? What if there is more to it than picking the most “successful” school? Education choice is a hot topic, and we want the best for our children. Let's unravel this difficult decision and discover our kid's true educators!

Do you have children or know someone who does? Each of these kids needs a good education. But what makes a good education? What if there is more to it than picking the most “successful” school? Education choice is a hot topic, and we want the best for our children. Let's unravel this difficult decision and discover our kid's true educators!