Sunday Wisdom

What's the difference between being NICE and KIND? Pastor Dan breaks it down, showing from Galatians 5 and Luke 10 how the Holy Spirit guides us into a new type of life; inviting us to embrace new identity based on kindness.

Pastor Dan walks through this next aspect of the Holy Spirit's transformation of our lives - how He makes us patient, in ways we'd never expect, based on Galatians 5.  Then, Laurel Quinn adds a few personal & practical notes on practicing spiritual patience.

Peace is not the absence of trouble, it's the presence of God. But why? Why does the Holy Spirit in our hearts lead us to peace? And if He's really with me, why do I still feel tension and stress so often? BONUS: Here's the worksheet Pastor Dan references in this sermon. 

Why is joy a natural fruit of the Spirit in your life? Pastor Del helps us explore biblical joy - and where it really comes from.  Hint: NOT your circumstances!

The fruit of God's presence in our lives, the "fruit of the Spirit," isn't a checklist of new Christian duties. Rather, it's the natural result of God dwelling within us; the outcomes of our lives change.  The first and most obvious aspect of that fruit? Pastor Dan walks us through what the Bible teaches.

Is it possible to change the deepest parts of who you are? If you've been frustrated and defeated in your spiritual life, be encouraged!  Galatians 5 shows the path of real change, not by self-effort, but by the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 

Do people use religious traditions as a way of covering up the darkness in their hearts? And if so, why? Jesus died to set us free from sin, and from bondage to law-keeping as our pathway to righteousness. If you've been working hard to be right, to do right, and to look right - get ready for some good news!

Pastor Del kicks off this learning series with a challenge to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

How do we grow in our faith, intentionally?  Life Stage Director Laurel Quinn reviews our church values and shares how the KidsMin team offers specific, personalized feedback to every child in our ministry groups; to encourage them, and to help them take their next steps of faith.  If you are curious about BCBC's Spiritual Growth Guides for kids, this explanation shares the heart and purpose of the guides.

The capstone of Psalms with the ultimate call to praise - let EVERYTHING that has breath, praise the Lord. Rich Lee (one of BCBC's Worship Leaders) brings this message home, not only inviting us to a lifestyle of praise, but also explaining why music especially is a part of our worship experience.