Bay Ridge Christian Church - Teaching

God wants to fill His people with His Spirit, and this is primarily done as we consistently participate in faith with the means of grace He has ordained for His people.

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity. He indwells us personally, and gives us the unique ability to know and experience his presence on a continual basis. Therefore, it is important we come to know this person, who is God.

The Holy Spirit is the Empowering Presence of God Himself, sent to grant wisdom, power, gifts, and character from the Holy Trinity to the people of God.

The team that went this summer to Mexico to support Lee & Carol report on the trip.

How often do we argue the finer points of scripture with individuals who may never see the Kingdom of God. We need to learn to major in the majors and minor in the minors.

God is holy, calls us to be holy, and has given us his Holy Spirit so that we can be holy.

It is imperative that we have a fully developed image of Christ, and that image should have a deep impact upon every area of our lives.

God calls to us through the law and the Gospel to love Him with our entire being, adn to raise future generations to turn to Christ so they can do the same thing.

July 13, 2008 Bret Hicks Theme: A disciple is one who recognizes their sin, receives the forgiveness offered in Christ, and lives a life of worship and service in the context of a local community of believers. Text: Acts 2:36-47 Reading: Psalm 34:1-10

July 6, 2008 Bret Hicks Theme: We are called to trust God when our faith is tested, even when all seems lost, knowing that He will provide all we need in Christ. Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Reading: Romans 8:31-39

We all take actions, pursue relationships, and feel emotions, based on rational beliefs that we have defined within our lives. What is it that informs those definitions? It is the mindsets or dreams that we base our lives upon. How do we respond when those dreams or mindsets appear to be shattered?

Theme: The blessing of total forgiveness by God awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith. Text: Psalm 32 Reading: Romans 4:1-8

Theme: In a world wrecked by turmoil and suffering, our Heavenly Father has revealed the Gospel to comfort and carry us to the place of worship. Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Reading: Romans 8:31-39

Theme: God has revealed Himself to us through creation and Scripture, and we are called to respond with humble confession, prayer, and faith. Text: Psalm 19 Reading: Psalm 119:89-96

Theme: You cannot continue to sin, because of your unity with Christ, which has brought you a new life no longer under the power of sin. Text: Romans 6:1-14 Reading: 1 John 3:1-9

As we walk in commuity with a focus on our eternal inheritance, we can experience joy, no matter what our circumstances are at present.

The central issue of true life is Christ and His Goepel, which give us life an dhsould be central in our thought and existence

Theme: Christ enables us to live a life of joyful contentment, regardless of the circumstances of our present existence. Text: Philippians 4:10-23 Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21

Theme: Rather than facing our circumstances with anxiety, we should draw near to God and live for Him, knowing the God of peace is with us. Text: Philippians 4:1-9 Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24