Bay Valley Christian Church: Recent Episodes
Bay Valley Christian Church
Our mission at Bay Valley is to Gather, Grow, and Go. We would love if you would join us in this mission to reach Bay City with the Gospel of Jesus. Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 9am or 11am. Grow with us by joining an Anchor Group or Serve Team. Go into your world and share the love of Jesus with others!
Pastor David speaks on the tabernacle and how we can apply the different elements to our lives.
Pastor Al talks about putting "first things first" as he kicks off the first week of our new series, "Prayer Habits."
Pastor David speaks on the lessons we can learn from the Kirk Cameron film, "Saving Christmas."
Pastor David speaks on the lessons we can learn from the movie "Home Alone 2." It is a powerful and funny movie about reconciling relationships.
Pastor David talks about a scene from the Christmas classic, "Santa Claus," where a special elf tells Santa that "believing is seeing." In our walk with God, we live by faith, not by sight!
Pastor David speaks on how we as christians need to develop inner peace through the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Al speaks on how the mature christian life is marked by controlling our tongues, loving one another, and forgiveness.
Pastor David reminds us that we are the aroma of Christ to those around us. During these times of difficulty, we must remember to show people God's love and His purpose in this world.
Pastor David speaks on the importance of knowing our audience when we share our faith and how we need to adapt what we say for different groups of people.
Pastor Hannah talks about the difference between knowing who God is and actually obeying Him.
Pastor David speaks on God's desire to save the lost as well as His desire to disciple the living.
Pastor David speaks on the spiritual sound God is stirring throughout the earth to rouse His people from their spiritual sleep. God wants us to awaken and to fulfill His will.
Pastor Al speaks on Moses and how we need to not be looking to our past or be afraid of the future, but trusting in God and His plan for our lives.
Our guest, John Somerville, talks about the importance of Israel in today's world and how we as believers can honor Israel.
Pastor David speaks on the life of Gideon and how we need to live a life of dependence on God.
Pastor David speaks on Deborah and how we should stand up to our spiritual enemies rather than continue in compromise.
Pastor David speaks on the difference between having the attitude of Jonathan and the attitude of Saul.
Pastor David speaks on the life of David and how we should learn to set aside the limitations others put on us in order to take up the purpose God has for us.
Pastor Hannah talks about the life of Job and how we can learn from his endurance and trust in God, which he had despite the many storms he faced.
Pastor Patty speaks on the life of Esther and how we can be encouraged by her courage and strength.
Pastor Al talks about the life of Joseph and how we can be encouraged to "go on" when we want to "give up."
Pastor Patty talks about the life of Nehemiah and the encouragements we can glean from his story.
Guest speaker, Dr. Stan Dekoven, talks about restoring the Father's Heart and restoring our relationships with our earthly fathers.
Pastor David speaks about the importance of the presence of God filling what we do on Sunday mornings in church and in our every day lives.
Pastor David wants to invite YOU to this Sunday's service. Please register online and save your seat at https://bit.ly/3hjb1cD
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, Pastor David shares on the importance of love overcoming hate.
The Holy Spirit is God's answer to the turmoil inside us and the stress around us. God's people should repent and turn to Him and be filled with the life of the Holy Spirit.
"And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs." Mark 16:20
"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" Revelation 7:9-10
"And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give." Matthew 10:7-8
"If you extend your soul to the hungry And satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, And your darkness shall be as the noonday. The LORD will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail." Isaiah 58:10
Pastor David speaks about the three things we can learn from Joseph's journey of forgiveness.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19
"And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8
Pastor David explains some key terms and talks about how the church can prepare for and begin to discern the end times.
Pastor David shares an update about our strategy as a church while we "mobilize in isolation."
Pastor David gives an update on our COVID-19 action plan. Pastor also shares an exciting announcement: Join us on Mother's Day (May 10th) at 1pm for an outdoor parking lot service! Everyone will stay in their cars so proper social-distancing can be practiced.
When something dies we bury it. But when something is alive we plant it. Jesus was planted, not buried. And, if you feel like it's over for you, know you are planted, not buried.
Good Friday is when we recognized that our sin Separate us from God and that payment for sin was required. Jesus stepped up and said yes to God by sacrificing Himself to pay for our sins. Jesus gave His all to you. Will you go "all in" for Him?
When you come to the very end, and you think it is all over, the King has one more move.
Negative thoughts may lead to actions unless they are discerned and rejected. So we as God's people need to discern our thoughts and only allow the thoughts that line up with God's Word.
Meditations of the Heart - Session 4, God is Omnipresent
Jeremiah 23:24 - Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” Declares the Lord. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” Declares the Lord.
Meditations of the Heart - Session 3, God is Omnipotent, Almighty, All-Powerful
Genesis 17:1 - "I am God Almighty"
Meditations of the Heart Session 2 - God is Unchangeable
Malachi 3:6 - "For I the LORD do not change"
During these uncertain times, what are you fixing your mind on? In other words, what is the meditation of your heart? Pastor David is starting a new devotional series called "Meditations of the Heart" every weekday at noon for the next few weeks. Here is the first session, "God is Eternal."
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
The devil wants to keep you bound in fear, pain, anxiety, and shame. Pastor David talks about how Jesus sets us free from every cage the enemy puts us in.
Dear Bay Valley Christian Church Family,
We have spent a lot of time in prayer and preparation for the upcoming weeks. However, in light of the growing national concerns and precautions many organizations are taking as they pertain to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in response to state officials and the declaration to limit large gatherings, the leadership of Bay Valley Christian Church has decided to suspend public services. All gatherings at the church are suspended until further notice, including office hours. Instead we will hold our weekend service and Wednesday evening youth service online only through Facebook Live.
This is a great opportunity to gather in your home with your family and worship together as you watch online. Our weekend services will air on Sundays at 9am and can be replayed any time after that.
You can join us at: Bay Valley Christian Church app Facebook at facebook.com/bayvalleychristianchurch
For many, the spread of this virus has caused fear and anxiety. Yet we are grateful that the Bible tells us, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). We pray that you would sense God’s peace in the midst of these difficult circumstances. This does not mean we should be careless or reactionary but rather walk in wisdom as we serve the Lord and our community in a way that demonstrates our trust in God and our love for people.
We love you and are praying for you and your families’ continued safety and well-being and for all those who have been affected by this virus. We’re also praying for a cure from heaven and for our medical community as they deal with the impact of this crisis.
In faith,
Pastor David S. Ferranti
Pastor Patty talks about the "wells" of friendship in our lives. It is vital for every christian to have strong and healthy friendships.
Dr. Candi MacAlpine shares her testimony and a message of deliverance. Chase Daly shares on three mindsets God wants to transform in us.
Pastor David speaks on the three invitations of Jesus--the invitation to rest, the invitation to discipleship, and the invitation to the realm of God.
Pastor David starts our new series talking about God's invitation to us to seek Him in prayer.
Pastor David talks about the importance of having a heart for God. If our hearts are small and hard, like the Grinch's, we won't have a vibrant relationship with the Lord.
Pastor David encourages BVCC to invite people to church-- even if they are Grinches! Jesus cares deeply about the lost and so should we!
Pastor David talks about how memories of our past can be brought back up by "triggers." It is vitally important that we work through our past and identify our triggers in order to move forward in the future.
Pastor David talks about how past hurts can effect our hearts and our current lives. We must learn to forgive others and focus on the future if we are going to move forward.
When we become Christians, we become citizens of Heaven and our lives become "living sacrifices" to God. With open hearts, God can transform our hearts to be more like Him.
Worship begins with brokenness. When we are broken before God, He is able to mend our hearts back together and make us into something more beautiful.
Pastor David talks about how our worship breaks the chains of the enemy off our lives. Wherever the presence of God is, the enemy has to leave. Worship expands the presence of God in our lives.
Guest speaker Danny Duran wraps up our series on "Go." You don't want to miss this activating message!
Pastor Patty continues our series "Go." In this message, she talks about the importance of using the gifts God has put inside us and walking in the Holy Spirit as we share our faith with others.
Pastor Al talks continues our "Go" series. In this message, he talks about the many ways God has blessed us and how we as Christians need to share those blessings with others.
Pastor David speaks about God's commission to Joshua to "go." Pastor David relates this to our commission as believers to go into our world and share the good news of Jesus.
Pastor Tim Forsthoff is the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Highland, Michigan. He and his wife, Rhonda, are long time friends and board members of Bay Valley. In his message, Pastor Tim talks about the importance of being rooted in the local church and how being connected affects our spiritual growth. You won't want to miss this special message!
Pastor Al speaks on living "from the inside out" as Christians. We do this by laying a foundation of Biblical conviction, building a heart of godly character, and living a life of spiritual courage.
Pastor David speaks about the importance of growing up spiritually. In this message, he discusses getting rooted in your faith and not allowing yourself to be swayed by the philosophy of man.
Pastor David, Steve O'Mara, and Jim Cosby speak on practical ways we can grow in our spiritual lives.
Pastor David speaks on the importance of reaching the next generation. Would you consider serving in our Children and Youth ministries?
Pastor David continues our series about gathering. He discusses the importance of each individual's passion for the Lord and how it impacts our gatherings as a body of believers.
Pastor David talks about the power of relationships. Having healthy, God-centered relationships can help us become better, more Christlike individuals.
Pastor David speaks about the importance of having our passions aligned with Christ. If our passions are worldly, we will never make it through the storms of this life. If we crucify our old passions and take on the new passions Christ gives us, we will not only endure the storm, but thrive in it.
So many times we make decisions in the middle of a storm based on how we feel – our emotions, pain or inconvenience can cause us to take our own path rather than the one that God would prefer we take. In the middle of the storms we face, we need to learn to tune in and distinguish between His voice, the enemy’s voice, and our own thoughts and feelings.
In order to survive the storm of identity, we must find our identity in Christ, not the things of this world.
Pastor David talks about the different techniques U.S. Navy SEALs use in combat and training and how they relate to our spiritual walk.
Pastor Patty talks about the important role the church plays in rescuing the lost from the storms of this world.
Pastor David continues our series called, "Surviving the Storm." In this message, he talks about the importance of perseverance. We must learn to persevere through the storms we face and get to the other side.
Pastor David continues our series, "Surviving the Storm." In this message, we are reminded that God does not forsake us when we go through storms. Pastor David also shares a few words of encouragement for fathers during this Fathers Day message.
Pastor David sets up a foundation of what it takes to survive a storm-- trust in God. When we trust in God, we are able to overcome any storm that comes our way.
Pastor David starts our new series by discussing how we can survive and thrive in the storm of moral decay in our country.
Pastor David speaks on the 10 Commandments and how they apply to our relationships today.
In our society, we often confuse love and lust. In this message, Pastor Al clarifies the distinctions between the two.
Pastor Al speaks on Biblical manhood and the importance of godly men stepping up in their families, workplaces, and society as a whole.
Pastor John Gravagna speaks how God isn't just going to repeat the past, He is going to do a new thing in your life.
Pastor David speaks on our need to "get to the Cross!" When sin is holding you down, when life's burdens weigh heavy on your heart, when sickness comes and tries to stir up doubt in your heart, get to the cross!
Pastor David speaks on our need for Christ as our "Hosanna." This "Hosanna cry" should be a desperate cry in the heart of every believer!
Pastor Al finishes our series by discussing how we can truly be free from relational baggage when we learn to forgive.
Pastor David continues our series called "Baggage Check." He talks about the process of checking in our bags as followers of Jesus and leaving certain things behind.
Pastor Al kicks off our series called "Baggage Check." He discusses how we need to address our untreated pain, our unresolved past, and more.
Pastor David speaks on the crazy things we do for love. What would you be willing to do for God?
Pastor Al speaks about how we develop strong relationships by putting Jesus first and putting others before ourselves.
Pastor David starts our new series on relationships by talking about the different ways we harm our marriages and how we can replace them with positive behaviors.