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Natalie and Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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Natalie and Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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O is for Overcoming Grace // VBS Week 8
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Natalie and Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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O is for Overcoming Grace // VBS Week 7
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Natalie and Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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O is for Outrageous Grace // VBS Week 6
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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O is for Outrageous Grace // VBS Week 5
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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R is for Resurrecting Grace // VBS Week 4
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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R is for Resurrecting Grace // VBS Week 3
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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P is for Planned Grace // VSB Week 2
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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God’s Purposes in Our Pain // 1 Peter 1:6-9
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Peter shares with the exiled church that God has plans and purposes for their suffering. Albeit difficult, God uses suffering for the good of his people. We not only read of this in Peter’s epistle but witness this truth throughout the pages of Scripture. Ultimately, for God’s people, the inevitable task of enduring suffering will test the substanc…
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Encouragement for Exile // 1 Peter 1:3-5
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Peter’s original audience was a band of churches scattered throughout Asia Minor. Under the ever-imposing shadow of Rome, life for these exiles was fraught with challenges, suspicion, and even violence. So, like a good Pastor, Peter writes to encourage them. Reminding them of who their God is and the benefits he’s bestowed upon them.…
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An Unlikely Messenger + Message // 1 Peter 1:1-2
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The events following the resurrection of Jesus tells us so much about His person, purposes and plans. In Luke 24, we witness the revelation from Jesus that He’s fully man and fully God. Jesus points out that on account of His humanity and deity, He’s able to defeat death, offer life, and send help.
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The Revealing Resurrection // Luke 24:36-49
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The events following the resurrection of Jesus tells us so much about His person, purposes and plans. In Luke 24, we witness the revelation from Jesus that He’s fully man and fully God. Jesus points out that on account of His humanity and deity, He’s able to defeat death, offer life, and send help.
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A Complete Cleansing // Matthew 21:12-17
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After Jesus rides in on the donkey, He makes his way into the Temple. Upon entering the Temple, Jesus immediately confronts the practices occurring in preparation for the passover. In this striking scene, Jesus confronts our practices and perspective on worship. Not only does Jesus cleanse the temple of the improper activity but He also invites in …
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Jesus is the Promised King // Matthew 21:1-11
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Jesus is King but He rules and saves in unexpected ways. He rules gently and personally, and He saves us from sin and death, rather than saving us from our circumstances. In response, we must obey and trust Him.
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Luke 7 helps us understand the type of love that Jesus welcomes and deserves. As we witness Jesus entertain a Pharisee and his disciples over a meal, an unexpected guest arrives: a woman in need of forgiveness. Instead of turning her away, Jesus welcomes her extravagant devotion and uses this moment to teach his disciples about genuine love and wor…
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No Longer Longing // John 4:1-29, 39-42
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The interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well offers us so much to consider. We learn about our internal longings, our futile practices, and how Jesus offers us a drink that satisfies and even multiples. In this sermon, we’ll see how an unlikely conversation, an inconvenient request, and a powerful revelation will lead us to be no longer …
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Waiting on the Lord is difficult for us to do as broken people. Mark 8:1-10 is a miraculous moment in Jesus’ ministry that has many implications for how we wait on the Lord and how we look to Jesus to provide for our needs. Ultimately, we will see how Jesus provides exactly what we need through his life, death, and resurrection.…
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Responding to Rejection // Mark 6:1-6
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In Mark 6:1-6, Jesus comes home to Nazareth. As He enters the synagogue to teach, the hometown crowd begins to question His teachings and miracles. Their questioning ultimately turns into rejecting the homegrown Prophet. Consequently, Jesus marvels at their unbelief and leads town with little to show. Sadly, we can be guilty of the same skepticism …
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The Costly Call // Luke 5:1-11, 27-32
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In Luke 5, we witness Jesus calling His disciples to follow Him on two different occasions. Regardless of the circumstances, we learn how and even why Jesus calls His disciples to follow Him. Also, we discover that the response to this call is no different than the response to the gospel: repent and believe.…
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In Mark 1:14-15, we learn of the message that defines the ministry of Jesus. Jesus offers the good news of God to change our world as we know it. This good news speaks of the promises that God keeps and the power that He exercises. In response to this good news, Jesus call us to repent and believe.
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This past Sunday, Pastor Ken shared from Matthew 4:1-11 how Jesus remained faithful to his calling though great testing and temptation. By following the Spirit, combatting the Devil, and receiving care, Jesus passes His wilderness test. If you'd like to learn more about the Gospel or our church, please visit https://baycitiesfl.com/sundays.…
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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.
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From Fasting To Feasting | Matthew 6:16-18
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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.
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Grief & Loss | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Episode 3
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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."…
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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.
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Confront The Wall | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Episode 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Know Yourself That You May Know God | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Episode 1
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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 t…
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Instruction For Confrontation | Matthew 7:1-6
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In this message, Pastor Brent shares the three-fold instructions from Jesus on how to confront sin in others.
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A Warning For Worrying | Matthew 6:25-34
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In this message, Pastor Ken shares the imperative, illustration, and instructions that Jesus offers to keep us from worrying.
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Choose Your Treasure Wisely | Matthew 6:19-24
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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.
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Three Lessons From Three Years | Hebrews 11:8-19
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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.
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Generosity That Isn't As It Seems | Matthew 6:1-4
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Pastor Luke teaches from Matthew 6:1-4 on the spirit and practice of generosity that reflects that Kingdom of God.
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The Inauguration of the King: Part 2 | Matthew 5:17-48
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Pastor Ken continues sharing from Matthew 5:17-48 where Jesus confronts our internal passion, cultural practices, and social principles.
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The Inauguration of God's Kingdom-Part 1 | Matthew 5:17-48
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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.
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Heavenly Purposes in Earthly Places | Matthew 5:13-16
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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.…
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Life in the Kingdom | Matthew 5:1-12
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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.
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The Promised Land: Now What? | Church in the Wild
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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/serm…
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Can I leave the Church? | Church in the Wild
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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.
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How do I belong to the Church? | Church in the Wild
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who is in charge of the Church? | Church in the Wild
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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.
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What is the Church? | Church in the Wild
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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.…
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God-Honoring Worship | 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
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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.
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Gifts In Gathered Worship | 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
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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.
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