Bay Ridge Christian Church - Teaching

Theme: Paul urges believers to walk in community so that they can stand for the Gospel in the face of opposition. Text: Philippians 4:1-3 Reading: Psalm 133

Theme: The Christian life is characterized by the pursuit of Christ, the struggle against sin, and the hope of our gloriouse future in heaven with Christ. Text: Phil 3:12-21 Reading: Col 3:1-11

Theme: The continental divide of life is where we place our confidence – ourselves and our own righteousness, or Christ and His righteousness. Text: Philippians 3:1-11 Reading: Galatians 3:6-14

Title: The Power of the Glorious Gospel Text: Romans 1:16-17 Theme: We should not be ashamed of the Gospel, for it is God's power to save those who believe.

Theme: We should praise God for he has given us a new life, an inheritance, protection from the trials of life, and guaranteed our salvation, and this is all based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

March 9, 2008 Bret Hicks Theme: Timothy and Epaphroditus were Christ-like examples, serving others even at great personal sacrifice and risk. Text: Philippians 2:19-30 Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Theme: As those who have been cared for and adopted by God, believers are called to display God’s love to children living on the edge of society and the brink of disaster. Text: James 1:26-27 Reading: Deuteronomy 10:14-22

Theme: Paul calls believers to draw upon God's strength to live fruitful lives of joyful obedience. Text: Phil 2:12-18 Reading: Rom 15:1-6

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST 5 MINUTES OF THE INTRODUCTION IS MISSING. WE WILL TRY TO CORRECT THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. February 24, 2008 Bret Hicks Theme: As citizens of heaven, we look to Jesus, Who is the supreme example of humility and the Lord of all. Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Reading: Isaiah 45:18-25

February 17, 2008 Bret Hicks Theme: As citizens of heaven who have been blessed by God, we are to walk in humility before God and each other, which leads to unity in the church. Text: Philippians 2:1-4 Reading: Isaiah 66:1-2

Lee Short spoke concerning his mission in Mexico

Theme: As citizens of the heavenly Kingdom believers must live worthy of the Gospel, walking in unity with each other and standing with courage when faced with opposition.

Jesus the Messiah was anointed with God's Spirit to proclaim the Good News to outcasts. Text: Luke 4:14-21 Reading: Isaiah 61:1-7

Theme: Despite very difficult personal circumstances, Paul is filled with joy because Christ is being proclaimed. Text: Philippians 1:12-18a Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Theme: We can have joy because life is an opportunity to know and serve Christ, and death brings us into His Presence, which is the deepest desire of our hearts. Text: Philippians 1:18b-26 Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Desperate Circumstances 1 Kings 17:1-16

Theme: Paul prays that we would grow in love and discernment so that our lives will bring glory and praise to God. Text: Philippians 1:9-11 Reading: Psalm 9:7-11

Text: Matthew 1:1-25 Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

Theme: As Paul remembers the Philippians, he is filled with thanksgiving and joy because of their close partnership with him in the Gospel, and confidence because of God's sustaining grace. Text: Philippians 1:3-8 Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Theme: The apostles, slaves of Christ, wrote to God’s holy people to bless them with grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Text: Philippians 1:1-2 Reading: Psalm 98