Podcasts about pastor dan

Christianity is a public religion; being a Christian is a public relationship with God. We see all over the Bible that people would make changes to their physical appearance and make life-altering choices just to honor God and reflect what He was doing in their lives. In today's message, Pastor Dan will challenge you to honor God with physical changes to your life. If someone were to look at your life…look at your habits and hobbies…would they see clearly, without a doubt that you're a follower of Christ? 

Acts 17:10-15 | 11.30.2025

We live in a world where just about everything is accessible to us, and we're encouraged to do what feels good. The Bible teaches that that is not godly. Not everything, good or bad, is going to be helpful for our development as Christians. In today's message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to pray before you make any choices. Just because it feels right, or some other Christian is doing it, doesn't mean it is okay for you. You should ask God for direction in all your decisions and endeavors!

Debra reads Genesis 35:1-15, Pastor Dan Foster speaks to the church about building an altar and takes testimonies from those present before closing in prayer at Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd November 2025.

Fi reads from Micah 5:2-5a and Romans 5:1-5 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the Advent series, speaking on Jesus being our peace at Pembury Baptist Church on 30th November 2025.

Joshua 10:1-15 - Winning the Battles of Life - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Joshua2025/a1432.pdf

Jesus tells us and even models for us that forgiveness is the ultimate way to show love! In today's message, Pastor Dan will share a direct story from the Bible where Jesus completely forgives a woman, and it shocks the disciples. You'll learn in this story that love is an action, it's patience, it's forgiveness, and it's humble servanthood. As you go throughout your day, ask yourself how you can show the love of Christ to those you come into contact with; Not just with words, but with your actions!!!

When we encounter Christ and our lives are changed, we generally have some conviction of the things we've done or even are doing. There isn't any condemnation; you don't have to carry the weight of your sin anymore, but you probably have some wrongs to right. In today's message, Pastor Dan reaches that no matter what you've done or when you did it, there is forgiveness for you! There is still time for you to make things right with that person and share Jesus' love and forgiveness with them!

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In a world where there are so many people looking for their purpose, looking for the answer to life, we can take heart because Jesus is the answer! Followers of Christ have a purpose in their lives given directly from the Lord. In today's message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to live into that calling from the Lord. So, if you're a follower of Christ, how are you living out your purpose? And, if you've yet to surrender your life over to God's will, let this be encouragement to find your purpose!!!

When you think of the word “Church”, what do you picture? Do you see a building, or do you picture God's people? In today's message, Pastor Dan will inform you that the Church is just the gathering of God's people…no matter where! The Bible tells us that where two or more are gathered IN HIS NAME, He will be there. So, if the body of Christ meets at a grocery store, a park, or the church building in your community, that place can become Holy ground! Because God's presence resides with His people!

Paul outlines how salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. Subsequently, God has brought together Jews and Gentiles into one Body of Christ. This Church is built on the foundation of Christ and the testimony of Scripture. Pastor Dan walks us through the gospel message of Ephesians 2.

When we read the Bible, we can often get confused or overwhelmed by all the parables or just the sheer amount of information and guidance we find. In today's message, Pastor Dan will highlight that even the very people who tell the stories, write them down, and are the subjects of the stories, reflect the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! When you read God's Word, remember that every aspect, every word, and every person reflects or reveals something about God to you.

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for what we have. Pastor Dan suggests that we should also give thanks for our losses, deprivations, and setbacks. What might it mean to give thanks for our scars?

Acts 17:1-9 | 11.23.2025

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized the need for believers to stay faithful in prayer—with focus, consistency, and thanksgiving—and to intentionally ask God for open doors to share the gospel clearly. He reminded the church to walk wisely before unbelievers, using time well and speaking with gracious, Christ-honoring words that point people to the hope of salvation. Ultimately, he called the church to begin each day asking God for boldness and opportunities to witness. #Colossians4 #PrayWithThanksgiving #GospelWitness #WalkInWisdom #SeasonedWithSalt

Feeling lonely?  Listen in on this short-feature conversation between Pastor Del & Pastor Dan, as they talk about the value of friendship, practical ideas to build friends (in church or anywhere), and laugh a bit about their own decades of friendship together.

Message from service on November 23, 2025Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

What does it mean to truly defend your faith in today's challenging world? Pastor Dan reveals how crucial it is for Christians to be ready to "give a defense for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15). The key isn't just knowing what we believe, but why we believe it. At the heart of every spiritual conversation lies one essential question: Who is Jesus?

You've probably heard in the church world that we're not meant to do life alone. That is true, but also, a lot easier said than done… finding people who have similar life experiences and years of following God under their belt is no easy task. In today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you of the importance of surrounding yourself with godly people who will both challenge and support you. With the ups and downs of life, it can mean a whole world of difference to have a man or woman of God in your corner!

Today, Pastor Dan encourages us to enjoy the gifts the Lord has given us. We're reminded that our gifts are specifically chosen for us, and that no two people have the exact same ones. We should also be thankful for the gifts we're given, and not jealous of someone else's gifts that we lack.  Are you an encourager? A teacher? Do you have a way with kids? Have you been told you're artistic? Or organized? God has given you gifts to be used specifically for His Kingdom. Are you holding up your end of the bargain? 

The Bible is the foundation of all truth and the beginning of all knowledge. Can you imagine anything more powerful or sacred? Scholars, Bible historians, and language experts have been poring over its contents for centuries. And yet, there are still Biblical mysteries and symbolism that you might not know or understand. Today, Pastor Dan teaches you one of these hidden allegories. If you knew the entire depth and breadth of the Bible, it would blow your mind. After all, it was written by the Creator of all things. 

Acts 16:35-40 | 11.16.2025

Moses was a great leader who was appointed by God. He was raised up and set apart for a very noble and important purpose. God has reasons and plans for all leaders, whether we understand or agree with Him or not. Do you ever get jealous of the leaders God has placed in your life? Pastor Dan reminds you today to remember that Moses came from humble beginnings, and leadership was thrust upon him. You may not be called to lead. Sometimes, you're called to be the loyal, supportive follower.  

When we are stuck in a season of sadness we need a blueprint to get out. Pastor Hooper Sr. gives us the greatest blueprint of all, God's blueprint, so that you will grow through this, not just go through this.

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Joe discuss honeymoon destinations, talk about covenants & healthy marriages, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "Marriage and It's Impact on The Church."To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Pastor Dan preached that Christ alone is the believer's strength, confidence, and sufficiency. From Colossians 2:1–10, he warned against false teachers who distract from Christ and burden people with manmade traditions, urging the church instead to stay rooted, built up, and thankful in Jesus—because in Him “the whole fullness of deity dwells,” and He is all we need. His call was simple and strong: cling to Christ alone and reject every teaching that shifts your focus from Him. #ChristAlone #RootedInChrist #StandFirmInTheFaith #ThankfulInChrist

Pastor Dan has an important question for you to ask yourself today.  When people look at your life, do they see everything pointing to Jesus?  Can they see your love and devotion to your Savior through your actions, words, and choices? Is He at the forefront of everything you do and at the core of who you are? If not, maybe it's time to make some changes. Jesus died for you and gave you new life. You're not obligated, but privileged to lead others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and your life speaks volumes. 

Joshua 9 - How to Make Good Decisions - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Joshua2025/a1430.pdf

Ben Sanders chats with Pastor Dan about the Care ministry and the opportunity to contribute to the Help Fund this Thanksgiving, to provide more love and care to people local to BCBC.

Pastor Al & Pastor Dan talk about the intense load that finances bring to the ministry. They also deal with the "peer pressure" of comparing your own preaching with the preaching and the results which other preachers seem to have.

It's an interesting study to look at all the names of people in the New Testament.  Some of them appear over and over, and are well known.  But there are others who only show up once, and no details about their lives are given.  Today, Pastor Dan talks about one of his favorites: a man named Tertius*.  He was the scribe who wrote the entire book of Romans as Paul dictated.  Your job may be to write a sermon.  Or, it may be simply to type it up for the pastor.  No matter, God acknowledges all labor for Him.

When people hear about you, or your Christian small group, or your church, what do they think of?  What are you known for?  Today, Pastor Dan marvels at the early church in Rome.  Though it was made up of all kinds of people, from every social class in Rome, including both Jews and Gentiles, it was known for its faith and obedience.  Not that being multi-cultural wasn't important.  It just wasn't the most important thing.  So, be sure that faith and obedience are foremost in your Christian witness, too.

Sometimes when our lives feel like a dark storm we can feel like just giving up, but God is our light and is there for us. Pastor Dan reminds us that God is not just the source of the promise but the only one who can fulfill that promise!

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Joe discuss bad parenting choices, talk about the primary parenting hack for Christian parents, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "What Children Need Most From Their Parents."To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Acts 16:25-34 | 11.09.2025

Pastor Dan reflects on prayer and the biblical stories of Jacob and Joseph (Genesis 32–50 and Hebrews 11) to show how God turns our weaknesses and wounds into blessings and new identity. Through metaphor, scripture, and personal testimony, the episode encourages leaning into dependence on God, practicing regular prayer, forgiving others, and trusting that God can graft a new, redemptive story from our brokenness.

Pastor Dan reminded us from Colossians 3:12–17 that the new life we have in Christ is marked by grace, love, peace, truth, and thankfulness. He emphasized that believers are called to put on godly character, let Christ's peace rule their hearts, allow His Word to dwell richly, and do everything in His name with gratitude. The heartbeat of the message was simple: a transformed life should continually reflect Christ—and be thankful. #Colossians3 #NewLifeInChrist #Gratitude #ChristianLiving #ThankfulHeart #PastorDan #SundaySermon #calvarytilton

Pastor Dan talks about how the church is blessed when we all use our God-given talents and abilities to serve God and each other. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.

Responding to God's Self-Revelation: Worshiping Through the Seasons of Life God reveals Himself to humanity so that we would rightly respond to Him in worship. Romans 12:1 expresses Paul's heart that all of life should be seen as worship. We naturally ask, so what does it look like to 'treasure Christ in all of life?' Practical help for growing as worshipers in the ordinariness of daily life.

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Joe talk about wacky things in church, talk about how to be part of God's family, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "Life in God's Family"To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Acts 16:16-24 | 11.02.2025

Joshua 8:1-29 - How to Possess My Future - Pastor Dan Plourde

Romans 12:14-21