BVBC Sermons

Join us as Pastor Jim discusses Isaiah 6:8-13

What if God pulled back the curtain and allowed you to see the heavenly, eternal realities that are usually hidden from our earthly view? What if you saw Holy God in His glory, and the angels who surround and serve Him? This is precisely what happened to Isaiah the prophet, and he was never the same. Maybe Isaiah’s story could become your story. Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he preaches on Isaiah 6:1-8

The parallels between ancient Judah and 21st century America are unmistakable - and tragic, horrifying, and convicting. But seeing how God's people behaved almost 3,000 years ago is also encouraging because we can see that through it all he is on our side. Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he speaks on Isaiah 5 about "Sour Grapes and the Worthless Vineyard."

Book-ended by “Glimpses of Glory,” Isaiah, chapters 2 – 4 is a prophetic look at the reasons, means, and consequences of God’s Judgement. But the bright light at either side of this dark path is the Lord’s ultimate plan – to lead His children to glory. Join Pastor Jim Carpenter for the second part of “The Path to Glory Winds Through Darkness.” Isaiah 2:1-4:6

Isaiah chapters 2 through 4 give us a shining hope in the middle of whatever dark times we may be facing in our own lives. Isaiah teaches us that the road to glory winds through darkness - the darkness of our own sin and of God's judgment on this world. But there are flashes of his grace in every storm. Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he studies Isaiah 2:1 - 4:6

Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he talks about the darkness and light themes of Isaiah. Chapter one basically says, “Our sin grieves God, but repentance brings blessing.” Isaiah’s message is convicting, encouraging, and motivating. Isaiah 1:1-4

Join Mel Jenkins as he talks about Giving God’s Way. Matthew 6:1-4

Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he begins a new series of messages exploring the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Isaiah’s height of praise to the glory of God, its depth of prophetic detail, and its breadth of vision (which proceeds from 8th century BC all the way into eternity) is breathtaking! This sermon, “The Message of Isaiah: On Eagles’ Wings,” will help us fly over the landscape to see the scope and beauty of this great book. Isaiah 40:9-31

Do you have a favorite Bible verse? Some people even have a “life verse” which they consider to be a faith-building, life-guiding Scripture passage for all their years of following Christ. Do you suppose Jesus had a “life verse”? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he focuses on the passage that might just be His life verse. Listen as he preaches on Jesus’ Hometown Sermon, the first message Christ preached in His home congregation in Nazareth. Luke 4:14-21 (Isaiah 61:1, 2)

Even our most precious blessings in this world will one day fade. That's why the Lord continually points us toward heaven. Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he focuses on "Counting Our Eternal Blessings."

Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he extends the series “The Heart of the Bible” by two more weeks. Our focus is the glorious, behind-the-scenes-of-eternity look at Ephesians 1:3-14. If you’re feeling a little down, this great text will humble, challenge, and bless you, and help you “Count Your Spiritual Blessings!”

Join Jim Carpenter as he continues with his study of the passage that many consider to be "the most important paragraph of the Bible". Romans 3:21-26

What is the "heart of the Gospel?" Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as we continue to look at a passage that many believe is truly "the most important paragraph ever written.". Romans 3:21-26

What if you could only save one portion of Scripture? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as we look at a passage that many believe is truly "the heart of the Bible". One Bible scholar said of this text, “Possibly the most important single paragraph ever written.” It answers the all important question, how can a mortal be righteous before God? Romans 3:21-26

Just knowing someone is praying for you can lighten your load. When we pray for others, we’re doing more than we know. Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he discusses how we can make an impact in someone else’s life – both for now and for eternity. This finishes our continuing series "The One Anothers". James 5:13-16

The Bible does say, “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” But how do you confess your sins, and what exactly does that have to do with healing? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he explores what it means to confess our sins to one another in the continuing series, "The One Anothers". James 5:13-18

God has called us to a life of forgiveness. But how do you forgive the unforgivable? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as we explore what it means to truly forgive one another and how exactly we do it, in our continuing study "The One Anothers", Ephesians 4:31, Colosians 3-13-14

The Bible says “forgive one another.” But what does that really mean? And what if the person who hurt you never apologizes? Join Pastor Jim Carepenter as he tackles these hard questions and how the Bible answers them in our continuing series "The One Anothers". EPHESIANS 4:31-32; COLOSSIANS 3:13-14

We all need encouragement, even comfort, from time to time. This week, Pastor Jim Carpenter shows us what the Bible says about how we can actually encourage and comfort others, as the Lord has encouraged and comforted us, in the latest sermon in our continuing series, "The One Anothers" 1 THESSALONIANS 4:18; 5:11

Have you ever felt like God was asleep at the wheel of your life? Like He didn't know or care that you were perishing? This week, Pastor Jim Carpenter explores the familiar story of Jesus calming the storm and explains why the safest place is always at Jesus' feet. Luke 8:22-25

Random acts of kindness are great, but what about being kind intentionally? This week, Pastor Jim Carpenter explores the intentional and powerful kindness of Jesus Christ. Luke 7:11-17

Who is your spiritual father figure? In his Father's Day message, Pastor Jim Carpenter explores the role of spiritual fathers and what it means to be a good one to others. 1 Corinthians 4:1-17

Be kind. Simple to say but harder to do. This week, Pastor Brent Butler explores what the Bible has to say about being kind to one another in our continuing series, The "One Anothers". Ephesians 4:17-32

People can be stirred up to lots of negative things, but what about love? This week, Pastor Jim Carpenter explores what it means to stir one another up to love and deeds as part of our continuing series, The "One Anothers". Hebrews 10:19-25

Everyone knows that one guy who grumbles about everything. If you don't, it might be you. This week, Pastor Jim Carpenter explores what the Bible has to say about grumbling against one another in our continuing series, The "One Anothers". James 5:7-11

Do you have that friend that always seems to be there with you in the hard times? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as we look at how God commands us to bear one another's burdens in this week's sermon in our continuing series, The "One Anothers". Galatians 6:1-5

This week, Pastor Brent Butler explores what it means to be members of one another in Christ as part of our continuing series, The "One Anothers". Romans 1:1-8

Can't we all just get along? Join Pastor Brent Butler as he explores how we are to live in harmony with one another in this week's sermon as part of the continuing series, The "One Anothers". Romans 15:5-7

Is submission a sign of weakness? Pastor Jim Carpenter explores what the Bible has to say on the command to submit to one another in this week's sermon as part of the continuing series, The "One Anothers". Ephesians 5:15-21

2000 years ago, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on what we now know as Resurrection Day. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Jim Carpenter talks about what Jesus' resurrection means for us today. Luke 24:1-3

Have you ever dreaded something that you knew was coming? How did you respond in the present? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he explores Jesus' life and His priorities just a few days before the cross He knew was coming. Luke 19:1-10

Everyone knows the Bible says "Don't Judge One another", but what does that mean? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he continues his exploration of what the Scriptures actually say on this subject in our continuing series, The "One Anothers". Romans 14:1-13

Everyone knows the Bible says "Don't Judge One another", but what does that mean? Join Pastor Jim Carpenter as he explores what the Scriptures actually say on this subject in our continuing series, The "One Anothers". Romans 14:1-13

The Bible commands us to admonish one another. What is admonishing? Pastor Jim Carpenter explores what it means to admonish one another in the continuing series, The "One Anothers". Colossians 3:16; Romans 15:14

Pastor Jim Carpenter kicks off the new sermon series on the "One Anothers" with a look at John 13:34-35, "Love One Another".