Bailey Presbyterian Church: Recent Episodes
The doctrine of sin is a fundamental concept in Christian theology that explains humanity's moral failure and separation from God, emphasizing the need for redemption and salvation.
When navigating the gray areas of life, let us look for clarity in the Word of God and especially in the gospel of Jesus Christ for our guide.
Since Christ redeems our failures and sinful inconsistencies, let us take the escape God provides through godly wisdom.
Since Christ is our savior who loves, restores, and commissions us let us express our love for Him by caring for his flock.
What in the world does "goodness" actually mean? How do we bear it as a spiritual fruit?
The puritans argued that the secret to invincible faith is patience. Tonight we consider why.
We learn about how God does his kingdom work which often is at odds with how we expect God to work.
We confess we believe in divine providence but we don't really know how practical God's providence can be.
We learn what true repentance is and how the Lord leads us to it and sustains us in it.
We consider why the fruit of the Spirit is necessary and how we bear the fruits of the Spirit.
We consider the significance of God's presence as he destroys false gods and defeats his enemies.
Paul defines the purpose of our Christian freedom and the actual significance of circumcision versus justification by faith.
We consider the meaning of the death of Eli and his daughter-in-law and how it relates to our life as the church.
We consider the danger of allowing superstition to take hold in the faith of God's people.
Why is it so important that the Word of the Lord comes through Samuel-- Why do we need God's word today--
What role does the law play in the history of redemption-- What is our relation to it as Christians--
What are vows exactly-- How might keeping out vows bring blessing and joy-- What if we break them--
We begin our exploration of the book of 1 Samuel which teaches us how God is in control and that we need the king he provides.
Paul explains-why he confronted Peter by giving us the doctrine-at the heart of the gospel- Justification by faith alone.
Where do we see God's love in the world-- How does the work of Jesus reach all of his people--
All of the gospels focus on the cross and resurrection of Jesus but what-do these things mean for us--
Paul continues his defense and gives us a window into the nature os spiritual authority and the only standard for that authority- the Gospel.
We often describe our savior as -fully god and fully man- but what do we mean-- How do these natures relate to each other and what do they mean for our salvation--
Paul mounts his defense but also gives us important principles as Christians when we are attacked.
How can Paul make such bold denunciations-- What is so special about the Christian Gospel--
We consider why Paul is so shocked and disturbed about what has been happening in the churches and the warning it gives to the church today.
Luke closes his gospel rather abruptly but powerfully with the last act of Jesus as he is taken into heaven and how his disciples respond.
We consider the opening of the letter as Paul introduces himself and, oddly enough, the church.
We begin our study of the book of Galatians by considering the central problem affecting the church then and now
Luke presents us with two crucial facts of our faith- Jesus died on the cross and was buried in a tomb.
Jude presents us with a positive program for steeling the church against false teaching.
Rev. Kevin Vollema of Northpointe -PCA- preaches at a joint Thanksgiving service held at Bailey -PCA-.
Jude presents a vivid picture of false teachers in the damage they can do and the inglorious end that awaits them.
Jude raises challenging points for the church to consider today but they are warning we dare not ignore.
We conclude out series on the Great Commission by considering the implication of Jesus' promise to always be with his disciples.
The opening of Jude's letter reveals the nature of the church and clarifies the struggle of the church.
Why did Jesus command us to make disciples-- Could he have commanded us to do something else. In short, the answer is no because making disciples is a crucial aspect of God's redemptive plan.
We do an overview of the letter of Jude that warns and instructs the church against false teachings of the day.
Why do we have a mission as the church-- Why do we support missions-- In short, because Jesus has the authority to commission us.
We finish Psalm 89 as we consider the instruction of the Psalm to us on what to do when it seems like the promises of God aren't coming true.
We conclude our meditation upon the intercession of Christ by considering three things Jesus gives us.
We continue in Q55 of the Westminster Larger Catechism considering what Jesus does for us as our intercessor.
We consider the only Psalm which contains no praise and deals with the darkness God's people can experience.
We move on to Q55 of the Westminster Larger Catechism considering why we need an intercessor like Jesus.
This short Psalm presents to the church a wonderful encouragement especially in dark times.
We close out our discussions of Q1 of the larger catechism pondering how we find true joy in God.
David gives us a song of prayer that reflects our relationship with God revealing truths about us.
What does it mean to pray for restoration-- What does it look like for those prayers to be answered--
We consider a song that encourages the Christian every step along the journey toward the Kingdom of God.
We consider the abuse and rejection of Jesus and the primary question at the center of it all- Is Jesus the Christ--
We conclude the upper room discourse and head to the Mount of Olives for a unique moment of prayer with Jesus.
Peter had an encounter with the risen Christ and is emboldened to become a fearless servant for the Lord.
Many pray for restoration and revival but what do these actually means-- What are we really praying for--
We conclude the series of Judges by reflecting on its compelling direction- We need a king to set things right.
In the darkness of the moment we find a silver lining as Israel seeks to do justice for a horrible crime.
We conclude this section on the future with a parable and practical commands from Jesus on how to live until the Son of Man returns.
We wrap this dark and confusing section of Judges looking at the misguided compassion of Israel and the warning we can take from it.
We begin the narrative of Christ's suffering with a time of preparation as Judas prepares to betray Jesus and the disciples prepare the Passover lamb.
We consider the gruesome and sordid story of the Levite, his wife, and the men of Gibeah.
Jesus reveals the presence of God's judgment and information about the end of the world.
We consider the first half of a story as Israel descends into religious confusion and idolatry.
We consider the end of Samson's life as a picture of God's people and more importantly a picture of the savior to come.
Jesus addresses the good intentions of many that have gone so wrong in Jerusalem, the temple, and in us.
As we continue in the story of Samson we consider the secrets he keeps and one that God reveals.
Jesus seek to correct his disciples and prepare them for how to live in his physical absence. He teaches us as well.
We consider the end of Jephthah's service and three minor judges in an unsettling time in the life of Israel.
We are presented with a contrast of disciples who cannot see the savior and a blind man who does.
Today we consider how the death and resurrection of Jesus impacts how we think about sin.
Jesus tells a story of two men praying and in his story we find a warning that leads us to hope.
We lay the groundwork for Jephthah's ministry and in the process we are given a window into the nature of man and the heart of God.
We consider several teachings from Jesus concerning the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Son of Man.
We consider the gripping narrative of Abimelech's end and what it means for God's justice in chaotic times.
We consider the encouragement Jesus gives his disciples in four places where we struggle.
As Jesus heals ten lepers we learn where true healing comes from and where ti leads us.
We consider the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and how Jesus challenges us to examine our hearts and confront the reality of judgment.
We consider the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and how Jesus challenges us to examine our hearts and confront the reality of judgment.
We consider the high point of Gideon's ministry and the incredible things God does with very ordinary people.
Today we consider the reality that God knows our hearts and why that is both a problem and our salvation.
Jesus is invited to dinner and proceeds to rebuke his host. In his rebuke we find a warning for the church today.
Peter continues his teaching on how Christians should live in a world that is hostile to the faith.
Peter presents us with a stark contrast between those who trust in Jesus and those who do not.
Peter presents to us a vision of the church that pushes against our own misconceptions.
We look at two behaviors the love of God compels us to do as reborn and redeemed children of God.
We look at one more incredible truth about our salvation and how it plays into Peter's command to us to love one another.
We look at a teachable moment in a conflict between two sisters that Jesus uses to teach us about our priorities as his disciples.
We look at the parable of -The Good Samaritan- and are surprised by what it actually means for us.
Peter has already shared wonderful truth about the reality of grace. Here he adds to it two more truths about the gospel that suffering Christians need to know.
Jesus teaches his disciples where to seek our joy in service to him and he reveals the incredible source of that joy.
Rev. Mason Kiple from Northpointe Presbyterian Church preaches on love as a fruit of the Spirit.
Peter begins his letter focusing on joy which may seem a bit odd since Peter is writing to a bunch of suffering Christians. How can joy be experienced in the midst of sorrow-
Rev. Kevin Vollema from Northpointe Presbyterian Church -PCA- preaches on Ephesians 2-1-10.
We begin a new series in 1 Peter and take a look at the structure of the book which teaches us how live as Christians in the grace of God as we suffer for Christ.
Jesus sends out 72 of his disciples and in doing so teaches us about the mission of the church.
Rev. Matt Miller from First presbyterian Church in Louisville, MS preaches on James 4-1-6.
We conclude our study in the PCA report on human sexuality statement 12 on repentance and hope.
We begin our discussion on the 12th and final statement of the report on -Repentance and Hope.-
We continue in John's meditation on the incarnation of Christ specifically focusing on Jesus as the life and light.
Today we wrap up Psalm 69 a song of suffering. We consider the place of praise and faith in suffering especially as it relates to Christ.
We look at the first half of a song by David that teaches believers about enduring long lasting hardship.
We start our advent series in John thinking about the wonder of the incarnation by thinking about the Word before He became flesh.
What direction is the church called to go- Where do we start- Paul shows where to begin- gratitude.
Rev. Kevin Vollema preaches at our annual join service between BPC and Northpointe Presbyterian Church.
We embark on a short series on mission and missions in the church. Our first stop- The heart of our faith.
We finish our discussion on Statement 10 -Language- and introduce statement 11 on -Friendship.-
We conclude our series with a final look at the providence of God. Specifically we consider how providence reveals God to us and blesses our lives.
We look at statement 10 -Language- which focuses on the wise use of terms in the church and broader culture.
We look at the first half of Psalm 68 as David teaches us the true sources of confidence for victory.
Today we look at another aspect of God's providence- his governing of all creatures and all their actions unto glory.
We look at the third doctrine of our series- providence. This is so big we had to break it into two parts. This week- preservation.
We continue our discussion of statement 9- Identity from the PCA report on human sexuality.
Here is the first of a three part series on foundational doctrines of the Reformation beginning with, -Why does everything happen as it does--
We look at the Christian belief in the resurrection of the body and the massive problem it solves.
We finish our discussion on sanctification and introduce the top of statement 8- Impeccability
We consider the significance of Jesus setting his face toward Jerusalem and how that clarifies our mission as his disciples.
Kevin Vollema preaches on Hebrews 11-13-16. Kevin is assistant pastor at Northpointe Presbyterian Church.
We look at the first part of Christian hope found in the Apostles' Creed- the forgiveness of sins.
We discuss statement 7 on -Sanctification.--To read the report go here- https---www.pcaac.org-wp-content-uploads-2020-05-AIC-Report-to-48th-GA-5-28-20-1.pdf
Today we look at what Jesus requires of his disciples and ask ourselves the hard question- Are we willing to the pay the cost of being Jesus' disciples-
We look at the good confession Peter makes that is necessary for every disciple of Jesus.
Today we focus on the resurrection of Jesus. We believe Jesus Christ was dead and then raised to life. Why do we belive this and why does it matter-
We consider the significance of the ascension and the return of Jesus in the Apostles' Creed.
Today we see Jesus training his disciples for ministry and he gives them two lessons- ministry comes from Jesus and ministry is supplied by Jesus.
We look at two miracles Jesus performs for two daughters and what it all teaches us about our faith in our savior. Scripture reading by Dr. Tommy McDonald.
We look at the encounter Jesus has with the demoniac and we learn about some things about ourselves and Jesus.
This is the rough audio from our discussion in Sunday School of the PCA report on human sexuality.
This is the rough audio from our discussion in Sunday School of the PCA report on human sexuality.
This is the rough audio from our discussion in Sunday School of the PCA report on human sexuality.
We look at the next statement made about Jesus in the Apsotles' Creed. Why do we need to confess Jesus' suffering-
We look at the time when Jesus calmed the storm. We find out that the storm reveals where our faith is located.
We begin looking at the first major statement the Apostle's Creed makes about Jesus and why we confess our faith in his identity and how he came into the world.
Jesus impresses upon us the seriousness of his word and how we respond to it. What do you do with God's word-
Today we look at a key method Jesus used in his teaching- parables. What are they why does Jesus use them-
We look at the first statement in the Apsotles' Creed- I believe in God the Father Almighty, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
We begin our series on the Apostles' Creed starting with the first two words- I believe.
Brett - Valerie McAlpin give an update on their missions work in Bulgaria and give an important announcement.
What happens when life throws us into confusion about our faith- What if Jesus is why we are confused-
Trees and fruit. Treasure and speech. Foundation and storms. What is our life about- What do these parables mean-
Jesus says not to judge and to get the logs out of our eye. What does he actually mean-
We look at Jesus' commands to love our enemies. Do his commands apply to every person and every situation- How do we apply this-
We look at the covenant God makes with David. And in it we are taught an unforgettable lesson about grace.
Today Jesus upends our concept of blessing and in the process gives his disciples unbreakable hope.
We look at the song David had sung to the Lord when the ark was brought into Jerusalem. In it we answer the question- Does God want us to worship him-
Jesus prays, selects disciples, and heals. From him we learn about our life as the church.
David brings the ark into Jerusalem and worship ensues. From David we learn principles for our own worship today.
What does it mean to keep the Sabbath- Jesus here teaches us about who is incharge of the Sabbatha nd what its true purpose is.
We look at the scene in Jerusalem as David brings the ark. As we do we learn about what it means to restore worship.
The people ask a question about fasting. Jesus tells them there is something deeper going on. Are we listening-
What happens when it doesn't seem like the kingdom of God is working- We look at David and what he teaches us about Jesus and the church.
We look at David's false start when he tried to move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. We also learn about worship and the mistakes we can make.
We look at Jesus healing of a parlytic as a sign that Jesus can forgive the sins of those who come to him.
As we consider David's mighty men and their king we learn about the church that is united around its king.