Bear Creek Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Nick Harris
Brother Nick comes to the close of the book of James and shares about those who may wander away and how we should encourage them to return.
Brother Nick continues in the book of James, chapter five and challenges us to be still and wait on the Lord.
Brother Nick shares a Father's Day message beginning from Joshua 1:18 and various other scriptures.
Brother Nick looks at chapter four and three cautions or warnings that we all need to hear.
Brother Nick starts with James chapter 4 verses 11-12 and then looks at several other scriptures about the words we say.
Brother Nick looks at James chapter 4, verses 5-10 and challenges us to have clean hands and a pure heart and the need to humble ourselves in the sight of God.
Brother Nick looks at James chapter four and how we should set our affection on things above and not on the world.
On this Mother's Day, Brother Nick shares from 2 Timothy about passing on the faith to influence future generations.
Brother Nick continues in James chapter four looking at the privilege and priority of prayer.
Brother Nick returns to the book of James in chapter 4, verses 1 and 2 looking at sources of conflict.
Brother Nick shares a Palm Sunday message from Luke 19 and reminds us that God's ways are much higher than our ways and He is very much in control.
Brother Nick asks the question, "Are you saved?" Look with us at the end of chapter two as we answer how to have saving faith.
Brother Nick continues in the book of James, chapter two looking at partiality and favoritism.
Brother Nick looks at being doers of the Word and not hearers only in the book of James in verses 22-25.
Brother Nick continues in the book of James looking at how we know our faith is true faith.
Dr. Thomas presents things from the Institute of Creation Research (ICR) and from Acts 24 and the book of Genesis.
Brother Nick looks at the Gospel of Luke and the Scriptural account of Zechariah and Elizabeth.
We welcome Brother Wayne Huff as he shares from Luke 2 about what it means to go and see and go and tell. Brother Huff also shares about his experiences with the people of Guatemala. 12/07/2025 Evening Service
We welcome John Brooks today as he looks at various scriptures in discussing the judgment seat of Christ or Bema seat and future judgement for Christians and their rewards.
Brother Nick looks at verses 19 and 20 concerning communication. This is also applicable to communication in marriage.
Brother Nick looks at James 1:9-12 about the test of how we handle our material things, like money.
Brother Nick begins a new series in the book of James today looking at the first four verses about trials and temptations.
Brother Nick summarizes the whole message of the Bible in the one word of Salvation. He looks at five things: Why we need it, What God did to secure it, How we receive it, What does it do in our life, and What does salvation accomplish.
Brother Nick shares the purpose of the Lord's Supper is to:
Remember, Reflect by looking in, and Rejoice by looking forward
Brother Nick concludes in the book of Colossians looking at the friend who stayed, the friend who prayed, and the friend who strayed.
Brother Nick continues in Colossians 4 and looks at some real people who were friends in Christ.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Colossians looking at God's order for husbands, wives, children, and employer/employees.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Colossians looking at Peace that comes only from Christ.
Brother Nick continues looking in Colossians chapter 3:12-15 and a special back to school message.
Brother Nick continues from the last two weeks looking at what is a Christian from chapter 3.
Brother Nick continues from last week and talks more about being a Christian and walking the Christian life from Colossians.
Brother Nick asks the question, 'What is a Christian?" and looks at Colossians chapter 3.
Tom Close fills in for Brother Nick and continues looking at a figure in the life of David. Dr. Close starts in 1 Samuel 22:1
Brother Nick continues in the book of Colossians with verses 8-15 looking at having a radical faith or commitment to the Lord Jesus.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Colossians looking at the evil one's major weapon which is deception.
Brother Nick shares a special Father's Day message from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Five things to remember: 1. Be Watchful, 2. Stand Firm in the Faith, 3. Be Men (Act like men), 4. Be Strong, 5. Be Loving
Brother Nick continues in Colossians chapter two and shares God's mystery which is Christ in You, the hope of glory.
Last week, Brother Nick looked at Paul, the prisoner suffering for Jesus. Today, Brother Nick looks at Paul, the Prayer Warrior in the book of Colossians.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Colossians and explores what is the glory of God.
Brother Nick continues his Colossian series in the book of Colossians chapter 1, verses 24-29.
Brother Nick shares a Mother's Day message about what mothers need at different seasons of their life. Brother Nick looks at various scriptures and the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter seasons of a mother's life.
Dr. John Brooks fills in for Brother Nick today and shares from Matthew 24 about how "deception is the key to understanding what is going on in the world today."
Brother Nick answers 5 points concerning Jesus:
1. Who He is, 2. What He did, 3. How He did it, 4. Why He did it, 5. How we receive the benefit of it
Brother Nick looks at how the whole story of the Bible points to Jesus, especially this last week of Palm Sunday.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Colossians with verses 15-17 and challenges us to magnify Jesus every day.
In Brother Nick's absence, today we welcome Manuel Martinez. Brother Manuel looks at Luke 7:36-8:1 and Luke 17:11-19 and asks us to which group do we belong in terms of our devotion and gratefulness to Christ.
Brother Nick comes to the end of the book of Revelation and looks at Jesus' triumphal return.
Brother Nick comes to the end of the book of Revelation and looks at Heaven and the holy city of God. The only way to enter Heaven is by knowing Jesus, God's Son, and only if your name is written in the Lamb's book of life.
Brother Nick looks at Revelation chapter 20 and The Great White Throne at the end of the age.
Brother Nick looks at chapter 18 of the book of Revelation and the fall of the one world ruling system at the end of time.
Brother Nick continues in Revelation chapter 17 about the world system, Babylon. We need to choose today ... the city of God or the city of Man.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Revelation chapter 17 looking at false religion in the end times.
Brother Nick is looking at the Christmas story for the next few weeks and will continue with the book of Revelation in January.
Brother Nick explains from Romans 11:11-32 that God has not broken His promise to the Jews and then continues in Revelation 16 about the bowls of wrath.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Revelation chapter 13 looking at the second beast and the anti-Christ.
Brother Nick shares more from the book of Revelation chapter 12 about a woman and a red dragon.
Brother Nick gives a recap of the Revelation series and then shares about the two prophets (or witnesses) referred to in chapter 11.
Brother Nick looks at the question of good and evil in the world and how it relates to chapters 10-11 and the angels who blow the sixth and seventh trumpets.
Brother Nick outlines the book of Revelation by giving us 12 things from this book.
1. Jesus is the eternal glorious, victorious, High Priest.
2. He is the present Lord in His churches to evaluate, rebuke, encourage, and reward those who are His.
3. The Sovereign God is on the eternal throne and holds the scroll of total redemption and reclamation of what Adam lost in the Garden of Eden.
4. Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God is worthy to open the scroll because He has overcome by His own blood and disarmed the ancient enemy.
5. Full redemption is a process of judgment on God's rebellious enemies and promises to His faithful followers.
6. It costs dearly to follow Jesus.
7. There will be a final climactic conclusion to the long battle between God and Satan.
8. Satan's forces are embodied is a false Messiah and religious leader who establishes a government to control the whole world, represented as Babylon.
9. Jesus has defeated Satan at the cross and will overthrow Babylon in a final cataclysmic battle.
10. He will then establish the new and eternal City of God, the New Jerusalem.
11. The eternal state for Christ's believers will be indescribably glorious.
12. Come to Jesus NOW, prepared to suffer with Him and finally reign with Him.
Brother Nick shares a summary of God's plan for reclamation and then looks at chapter eight and the seventh seal.
Brother Nick answers a question about why haven't the things of Revelation been taught in Christian history? Then he looks at chapter 7 and the 144,000 Jews who were sealed with the Holy Spirit.
In Brother Nick's absence today, Brother John Brooks will be looking at the 5th seal of the book of redemption.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Revelation and looks at the first seal of the redemption scroll. He also gives a preview of the first four seals.
Brother Nick continues looking at Revelation chapter five: the lamb and the scroll of redemption.
Brother Nick continues looking at the seven churches in Revelation and the Laodicean church.
Brother Nick continues looking at the seven churches in Revelation. Revelation chapter 3 talks about the church of Philadelphia.
Brother Nick shares about the need for passion, life, and spirit in the church and also the need for revival from the church in Sardis.
Brother Nick gives us a short history lesson of the seven churches in Revelation and then continues with the church at Pergamos in Revelation 2:12-17.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Revelation 2:1-7 looking at the first letter to the seven churches.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Revelation looking at the Glorified Christ and the person of Jesus.
Brother Nick continues his study in the book of Revelation. Christians have hope when they are suffering and even dying for their faith.
Brother Nick begins a study in the book of Revelation and shares an introduction today.
Today we invite Rabbi Steve Jaslow to explain how we can see Christ in each aspect of the Seder meal.
Brother Nick shares a Hell-fire and brimstone sermon. Our prayer is that this message will lead you to the cross of Christ.
Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John 20:1-18 and shares about the resurrection of Jesus.
Brother Nick shares from the High Priestly Prayer a similar message to the previous podcast on the practical application of the importance of Christian unity.
John 17: 11,21-23
Brother Nick finishes his points from last week from the High Priestly Prayer in John 17.
Brother Nick shares about having assurance of salvation and being secure in that knowledge.
Brother Nick shares from the Gospel of John. Jesus gave the Word to His disciples who gave the Word to us. John 17:6-8
Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John by looking at chapter 17 and the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus.
Brother Nick goes back 530 years in time to give a history lesson about Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.
Tom Close brings a word from Psalm 92 as introduction and then gives us information about national network of youth ministries (www.nnym.org): An organization dedicated to assist teachers to network and be empowered by national connections to reach and equip young people for Jesus Christ.
Brother Nick shares from John 15:11-17. God says I have chosen you for seven things. Today Brother Nick looks at the first thing which is joy.
Brother Nick honors our Minister of Music by sharing qualities of her namesake, Stephanos of Achaia from Scripture.
Brother Nick continues from last week in answering the question, "If we are in Christ, then why do we still sin?"
Brother Nick shares about the covenant meal remembering God's faithfulness and covenant to us.
Brother Nick shares about our identity in Christ and has asked Rick Moffett to share his testimony about his journey as it relates to unity in Christ.
Brother Nick shares an introduction to a new sermon series for next month. Brother Nick will look at what it means to be "in Christ." Today he shares from John 14:15-21
Today we welcome Rabbi Steve Jaslow as he shares about the Jewish people and their role in the Gospel message.
Brother Nick shares from John chapter 14 which he calls the love chapter of the Gospels.
Brother Nick speaks from Ephesians 5:7-17 about Fifteen Random Biblical Thoughts about time. His daughter, also sings a song: We Have This Moment Today, published by The Gaither Music Group in 1996.
We left the song on the podcast covered under our CCLI Web Streaming License #21059660.
Brother Nick shares from Matthew 26:1-13, Mark 14:3-9. and John 12:1-11 about the woman who anointed Jesus with perfume and also other characters in the story.
We welcome Manuel Martinez today as he speaks about things we sometimes take for granted. Brother Manuel speaks from John 3:14-16.
Today we welcome Brother Dennis Erwin as he speaks to us from 2 Timothy 2 on being a Christian soldier.
Be patient... the audio quality is poor since it was recorded through external speakers.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Jude discussing the dangers of listening to false teachers.
Brother Nick shares his Easter Resurrection message on the results of the Resurrection.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Jude looking at false teachers and learning how to defend our faith.
Brother Nick shares from John 10:1-6 about the hope and need for revival among Christian people.
Brother Nick returns to the Gospel of John looking at the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.
Brother Nick shares a message about the words "Unto Us" for Advent Week 3: A Hope Anticipated.
Brother Nick looks at John 8:21 as he continues his Gospel of John series and Advent Week 2: A Hope Desired.
Due to technical issues, today's sermon picks up in the middle as Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John.
Brother Nick tells about Jesus walking on the water from the Gospel of John chapter six.
Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John chapter 6 about the feeding of the five thousand.
Brother Nick returns to his gospel of John series in chapter 4 and highlights the key word of Believe.
Manuel Martinez brings our message today from Luke 15:11-24. He talks about God's love towards us as seen through the prodigal son.
Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John by looking at the person of John the Baptist.
Brother Nick continues his look at the Gospel of John and the most popular verse John 3:16.
Brother Nick invites three pastors who also teach three Small Group Bible Studies at our church to share their testimony.
Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John and more of Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus.
Brother Nick continues in the gospel of John chapter 3. Brother Nick looks at the person of Nichodemus and how Jesus explains the New Birth.
Brother Nick continues his look at the Gospel of John and Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine.
Brother Nick shares the greatest danger to us as Christians as he looks at 2 Peter 2:1-22.
Brother Nick continues with advent and gives us eight statements from the story of the shepherds.
Brother Nick looks at Psalm 100:1-5 and what we are to do and to know about being thankful.
Brother Nick continues his sermon series in second Peter when he shares that false teachers are the greatest threat to the church.
Brother Nick helps us to focus on Jesus as we observe the Lord's Supper communion service.
Brother Nick shares more from First Peter 4:1-9 about the truth of living as a Believer in Christ.
Brother Nick shares a patriotic message on freedom and gives seven points about how to determine morality if a nation has discarded the Bible.
Joyce shares her testimony of how the Lord has worked and brought her through her accident.
Brother Nick shares a Father's Day message from Malachi 4:6 and Colossians 3:21 and gives 5 ways fathers can bless their children.
Brother Nick shares more from First Peter. This sermon is titled: Having a Zealous Defense for the Hope in You.
Brother Nick gives us five questions that determine our worldview from the book of Daniel.
Brother Nick talks to our high school graduate and gives five words from the Word of God.
Brother Nick reads from First Peter 4:8-11 and shares some family business about the ministry of Bear Creek Baptist Church.
Brother Nick's full title is "The Amazing Blessings that Come to us as a Result of a Blood Covenant Planned in Eternity Passed and Established Through the Death of Jesus on the Cross as Illustrated in a Covenant Between David and Jonathan."
Brother Nick's grandson, Truett Treadaway brings a message of being complete in Christ from Colossians chapter 1.
Brother Nick begins in Psalm 11:3 and gives five key elements we can build our life on.
Brother Nick challenges us to pray for others in this new year using the prayer guide from Ephesians 1:17-23.
As we come to the close of another year, Brother Nick looks through Scripture at remembering where God has led us in the past and looking forward to the days ahead.
Brother Nick continues his series in First Peter 1:3-5 sharing about our hope in our inheritance from Christ.
Brother Nick continues his series in first Peter and looks at five things to be thankful for.
Dr. John Brooks speaks on what is the outcome looking at Romans 1:18 and 2 Chronicles 7:11-14.
Brother Nick looks at the word generation and shares how the Bible says we need to respect and obey our parents.
Brother Nick calls all of us to join with fellow believers across the country and in the world to pray and fast for our nation and this world. There are some prayer guide notes published on the website that go along with this sermon.
Brother Nick finishes up his sermon series on First Thessalonians today by looking at three ships: leadership, fellowship, and worship.
Brother Nick shares more from first Thessalonians about Jesus and His coming. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; Brother Nick shares about the rapture of the church and also how scripture gives comfort to those who have loved ones who have died in Christ.
Brother Nick shares some a dozen questions about our country. He looks specifically at Proverbs 14:34 and Psalm 33:12.
Brother Nick brings a Father's Day message of five roles or responsibilities of being a dad.
Brother Nick shares about what the Bible says about the current situation’s civil unrest.
Brother Nick continues his look at First Thessalonians chapter 3 and that God's intention for us is to make disciples.
Brother Nick begins a new sermon series today from the book of First Thessalonians. He looks at three points: the Elect, the Exemplary people, and Eager Expectation of Jesus' return.
Brother Nick continues his series with the prophet Elijah and shares with us about dealing with depression.
Brother Nick shares from two passages, Mark 4:35-41 and Mark 6:45-52 about facing the storms of life.
Brother Nick helps us see what we can learn from our current situation in the world today.
Brother Tom Close brings God's message today and challenges all of us to be the one to stand in the gap and answer God's call.
Brother Nick continues his study of Elijah by sharing the "showdown" between the prophets of Baal and the one true God, Yahweh.
Brother Nick continues his series about Elijah and challenges us to make a choice to follow God or continue loving the world.
Brother Nick continues his series on Elijah and looks at three men: Elijah, King Ahab, and Obadiah.
Brother Nick continues his series on the prophet Elijah and how God authenticated his authority through the miracles Elijah performed.
Today Truett Treadaway brings a message on rest. Truett is Brother Nick's grandson and is currently attending Scarborough College at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Brother Nick continues his sermon series looking at the prophet Elijah and how he waited on the Lord.
Brother Nick continues his study of Elijah and how God cared for Elijah while he was waiting on God.
Brother Nick introduces some history of the two divided kingdoms as introduction to some Old Testament miracles God performed through Elijah.
Brother Nick shares from Psalm 40 as we near the end of 2019 and look forward to the year 2020.
Brother Nick is joined by his son, Jason in a discussion on ministering to those going through the grieving process.
Brother Nick looks at the last part of Galatians and shares some things about the true Gospel; a new creation.
Brother Nick shares from Hebrews 12 and 13 to complement the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Brother Nick challenges all of us to be diligent in intercessory prayer for those currently under persecution.
Brother Nick focuses on the cross of Christ. He also looks at 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 and Romans 8:28-36.
Brother Nick continues his series through Galatians by looking at Saved by Grace. Brother Nick shares more stories from his childhood of how he learned Grace.
Brother Nick shares a special word about how to keep sowing when you're not reaping, or How to keep pressing forward when things are against you. Brother Nick uses an example from Joshua 1:5-7.
Brother Nick continues in the book of Galatians and shares the principle about sowing and reaping.
Brother Nick shares more from Galatians 6 and how to work together in the body of Christ.
Brother Nick shares about the ordinance and importance of the Lord's Supper celebration.
Bear Creek Baptist Church celebrates her 30 year anniversary. Brother Nick looks at the congregation's thankfulness for the past, faithfulness in the present, and hopefulness for the future.
Brother Tom Close brings the message today in Brother Nick's absence. He speaks on how humility produces unity in the body of Christ.
Brother Nick concludes his series looking at the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
Brother Nick continues his Galatians study by showing the necessity of the Holy Spirit.
Brother Nick continues his sermon series on the work of the Holy Spirit. Today we see The Holy Spirit is the one who lives in us and fights for us against the flesh and sin.
Brother Nick shares from scripture about the Holy Spirit's work in believer's lives and bringing non believers to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Brother Nick shares more of the ministry of the Holy Spirit as He relates to us individually as a believer.
Brother Nick shares from scripture about the person of the Holy Spirit. Who lives in you and what does He do?
Brother Nick continues with what Paul shares with the Galatians about a battle between the flesh and the spirit. He begins by looking back at Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:7. Brother Nick addresses (1) our Spirit, (2) our Mind, Emotions, and Will, and (3) our Flesh.
Brother Nick shares his father's day message and mentions ten things about parents from the Scriptures.
Brother Nick shares the gospel about freedom from Galatians 5; Brother Nick mentions that freedom is the desire and ability to do the right thing that God wants us to do.
We welcome Carl Most as he shares about his work in Cuba through Caribbean Ministries Association. See more work from their website through the link on our page.
Brother Nick shares a travel journal of Paul and Barnabas from Acts 14:1-21; They traveled to the city of Iconium and faced many challenges of sharing the true gospel.
Brother Tom Close continues his message from this morning by looking at the joy of church fellowship from the book of first John chapter 1.
We welcome a special guest speaker today, Brother Tom Close. Brother Close shows three reasons he is grateful for being a Southern Baptist. He looks at the mission, method, and the message.
Brother Nick shares his Mother's Day message by looking at 6 P's portrayed in the life of Hannah.
Brother Nick shares the doctrine of regeneration, justification, conversion, union with Christ, and Sanctification which all lead to adoption as full heirs of God.
Brother Nick begins in 2 Timothy 3:1-5. The only hope in our culture today is for the church to take seriously sharing the gospel in order to change the hearts of people with the power of God. Then Brother Nick continues in the book of Galatians about the purpose of the law.
Brother Nick shares a message of salvation from Isaiah 53 and helps us see the cross of Christ as part of our Good Friday Service.
We are honored to have Dr. Paige Patterson delivering God's message today. Dr. Patterson preaches from the gateway psalm and challenges us to meditate on at least one verse a day for the next 30 days and see how the Bible can come to life for us.
Brother Nick continues his study through the book of Galatians by first looking in Genesis at God's promise and provision and religion's self-effort.
Brother Nick shares about the Jerusalem council meeting in Acts 15:1-31 and how Paul protected the gospel message which includes believing in Jesus death, burial, and resurrection in order to be saved.
Dr. John Brooks joins us again today in Brother Nick's absence. Dr. Brooks shows us several verses in scripture on the issue of eternal security.
Brother Nick continues his series through the book of Galatians and challenges each of us to put our trust in the Lord and be saved.
Dr. John Brooks continues from this morning and speaks from the book of the Revelation about more of the rapture of the church and the end times. Revelation 2, 4 and Zechariah 14:4.
Dr. John Brooks brings our message today on proximity (of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ).
Brother Nick continues his Sunday Sermon Series in the book of Galatians. He shares the true gospel and shows where scripture cautions us to be careful who you listen to.
Brother Nick continues his study in Galatians by looking at Galatians 5:1-2 and Romans 6:1-23; We have the power to do what God wants us to do because we are free in Christ.
Brother Nick will begin a study in Galatians. He begins first by looking at the Apostle Paul's life from the book of Acts.
Brother Nick mentions 12 things about a Christian worldview of how we develop on this Sanctity of Life Sunday.
Brother Nick discusses evangelism outreach in a humorous outline. We must Know, Grow, Glow, Show, and Go and Sow.
Brother Nick shares about the old and new covenant; He especially looks in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and also Hebrews 8:6-13, 9:11-28.
Brother Nick shares what he believes is God's vision for Bear Creek Baptist Church in the coming year. His text is from Acts 2:42-47.
Brother Nick looks at the birth of Jesus and then looks at the birth announcement to the lowly shepherds.
Brother Nick begins by reading God's promise from Malachi 4:5-6. Then Brother Nick tells the story of Zechariah and how God does great things through ordinary people.
Brother Nick continues his message from last week entitled, "A Pod of P's". We see the Purpose, the Problem, the Plan, the Promise, the Process, the Person, the Passion, the Purchase, the Proclamation, and the Perfection.
Brother Nick looks in Genesis at God's purpose and Man's problem. Brother Nick shares that God had a process to fulfill His purpose.
Brother Nick talks about Thankfulness and Gratitude from several passages like Romans 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:2, Colossians 3:16-17, Ephesians 5:20
Brother Nick looks at the climax of Mark's gospel in his Gospel of Mark Series. Jesus is Amazing. He looks at how the resurrection authenticated Jesus' claims, authorized His commands, activated His Church, and Assured us of His coming.
Brother Nick shares a Veteran's Day message by looking at David's mighty men from Second Samuel Chapter 23.
Brother Nick continues his Gospel of Mark series looking at Jesus' crucifixion through the person of Joseph of Arimathea. Brother Nick takes a look at all four of the gospel's accounts.
Brother Nick shares about Jesus crucifixion. Jesus was an image bearer and we can be image bearers as well. Click our website: http://www.bearcreekbaptist.org/podcast OR look on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bear-creek-baptist-church/id1135098424?mt=2
During this podcast, Brother Nick references Ray Bolz's song, "Watch the Lamb." You may watch that video here at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNT1AThOgME
We welcome John Brooks as guest preacher today. John looks at God's warning to Israel as they have forgotten God. We are all sinners. God is calling Israel, as He calls us as well, back into a relationship with Himself. We must come and reason together with God and settle the matter of our sinfulness. God hasn't given up on us. We don't need to give up on God either.
Brother Nick begins by asking the question, "Who is responsible for the death of Jesus?" He looks at earth's perspective and Heaven's perspective in Acts 4:27-28, 2:23, John 19:10-11, Isaiah 53:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21. Brother Nick continues in Mark to show the fulfillment of the Father's plan carried out by sinful men.
Brother Nick shares about confidence, cowardice, and contrition by looking at Peter's denial from all four gospels. Matthew 26:69-75, Luke 22:54-62, and John 18:15-18, 25-27.
Brother Nick begins today by looking at Justice from Deuteronomy16:18-30 and Micah 6:8. Then he continues his Gospel of Mark series by looking at how Jesus is able to bear all the injustice throughout all time.
Brother Nick shares from Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Timothy 2:1-2 about the relationship of the Church to the government. We honored our local first responders in our worship service today and Brother Nick interviewed Deputy Chief Dooley of the police department.
Bear Creek Baptist Church welcomes Rick Moffett today. Rick is teaching on our identity in Christ. Check out his new website for more info: http://www.whynotchooselife.com.
Brother Nick titles this podcast: "The sad state of the man who kissed the Door of Heaven, but went to Hell." Brother Nick looks at Jesus' betrayal by one of His disciples named Judas.
Brother Nick shares about the danger of our over-confidence when Christ predicted Simon Peter and the disciples would all fall away and deny Him.
We welcome Dr. Jeffrey Seif today as he shares from the Gospel of Mark about Divine Encounters. Dr. Seif challenges us to think of how we can experience Jesus a little more personally in our affairs.
Brother Nick shares some pastoral counseling today in giving us some assurance of salvation. He references various scripture passages.
Brother Nick shares more about the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ.
Brother Nick shares a patriotic message from 2 Chronicles 7:14 on how we can fix our nation.
Brother Nick shares the gospel presentation from 2 Peter 1:3-4 which was the Bible verse from Vacation Bible School this past week.
Brother Nick shares his Father's Day message from Micah 6:6-8 and 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.
Brother Nick shares more on the end times and Christ's second coming from the book of Revelation and 1 Thessalonians 4 and 15.
Brother Nick shares when Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dream about the end times. Through this study we can know that God is in charge and we can trust the Bible and trust God.
Brother Nick shares a Mother's Day message to women and men alike from the book of Ephesians.
Brother Nick continues looking in the gospel of Mark at the second coming of Christ for the next few weeks.
Brother Nick continues his Gospel of Mark series by contrasting the temple scribes and the poor widow.
Brother Nick continues his Gospel of Mark Series by looking at who Jesus is. Jesus is a Good Shepherd, a Father, a King, and a Giver who delights in us.
Today we welcome a special guest speaker, Leroy McClure. Leroy shares his testimony and encourages us to let our light shine.
Brother Nick shares his Easter message about the importance of the Resurrection. The resurrection (1) authenticated all of Jesus' claims, (2) It authorized His commands, (3) It assured us He is coming again, (4) It activated His church, and (5) It assured our confidence.
Brother Nick continues his Gospel of Mark series with the Sadducees' question concerning the brother's wife and the resurrection.
Brother Nick continues his Gospel of Mark series and challenges us to give what is due to the government as well as giving to God what belongs to God.
Brother Nick shares the parable Jesus told about the master and the wicked tenants. He challenges us as husbands and wives to be a blessing to each other. He also challenged the church to not only continue to receive blessings, but to give them like the Father intended.
Brother Nick continues with his Gospel of Mark series in sharing about the triumphant entry of Jesus.
In this podcast, Brother Nick shares a continuation of this Sunday morning in talking about the sin of pride. This is a conversational style study on Sunday night from mainly the book of Proverbs.
Brother Nick continues his series in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus tells us how to be great in the kingdom of heaven is to be a servant to all.
Brother Nick shares about the times Jesus told his disciples about His death and resurrection.
Brother Nick continues his Gospel of Mark series with talking about how easier it is for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Brother John Brooks fills in for Brother Nick today and brings a message about putting on the full armor of God.
Brother Nick shares some thoughts from the Christmas story. Three summary statements you may listen for are: (1) God is in control of our circumstances, (2) His life is understood by the humble, (3) He deserves, desires, and demands our faith, praise, love, and response.
Brother Nick gives us ten thoughts and four lessons from Luke 1:26-38 and the story of the angel Gabriel visiting Mary.
Brother Nick shares from Isaiah 2 and Revelation 21 and helps us to prepare our hearts for Christmas as we see Jesus. The Kingdom of God is here, although not in it's fullness. We see Jesus but not the final victory.
Today we start off with an introduction by Mike Angelov and his ministry to the gypsy church. Then Brother Nick shares from the Gospel of Mark about the rich, young ruler.
Brother Nick shares his Thanksgiving message about gratefulness from several passages: Colossians 3:15,17, Psalm 100:4, and Ephesians 5:4,20; ..... He has three points for today's message: (1) the Exhortation of Gratefulness, (2) the Enhancements of Gratefulness, and (3) the Expression of Gratefulness.
Brother Nick begins by referencing John 17:25-26 to answer the question, What is God like? and explains Whom God Likes. Then he concludes by reading Mark 10:13-16, "... let the little children come to me..."
Bear Creek Baptist welcomes Brother Jerry Smith to our pulpit today. He is speaking on Questions and using the text from Luke 2:46-51.
Brother Nick shares about the 500th anniversary, October 31, of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany thus sparking the Protestant Reformation.
Bear Creek Baptist welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Seif, a Messianic Jew as he shares from the story of Noah in Genesis 6:9-12 and Jesus' own words in Matthew 7:13-14.
Brother Nick shares from Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 2:42-47, and Hebrews 12:12-15 about reasons why people should go to church.
Brother Nick takes a break from the Gospel of Mark to talk about the meaning of the Lord's Supper from 1 Corinthians 11:17-28.
The Prerequisite for Belonging to Jesus' Kingdom. Brother Nick speaks about Jesus' plan to fulfill His mission in a way totally surprising to His disciples.
John talks from the parable of the fig tree and Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones. He shows how these passages relate to Israel and how they apply to the modern-day church.
Jesus takes the disciples to Caesarea Philippi and explains the reason for His coming to earth.
Brother Nick looks at the Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod after the Pharisees have demanded a sign; and then we see Jesus heal a blind man at Bethsaida.
Brother Nick shares seven things from this passage of the feeding of the four thousand.
Brother Nick continues with his Gospel of Mark series. Listen for the outline: (1) Hearing the Word, (2) Listen to the Holy Spirit, (3) Wise Counsel from others
Brother Nick returns to his gospel of Mark series and tells of the Syrophoenician woman's faith
Brother Nick gives his patriotic message about what our Christian responsibilities are as Americans. They are: 1.Say, 2.Pray, 3.Pay, 4.Obey God primarily
We welcome a special guest, John Brooks, speaking on the division in our nation and world today. We see 4 things the Bible says for us to do and 3 things the Lord will do.
This Sunday was our VBS Celebration service; Brother Nick referenced Psalm 19:1-4 ("The Heavens declare the glory of God...") and then he talks from Psalm 8 about the question, What is Man?, when considering everything.
Brother Nick challenges us to adopt the words as in Psalm 51 as a prayer to change our heart rather than continuing in religious traditions.
Brother Nick explains Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification; He references Romans 6:3-12 and Galatians 2:20
Brother Nick talks about Five Things that Dull our Affection Toward God: 1.Familiarity, 2. Sin, 3. Selfishness, 4. Avoidance, 5. Substituting Actions for Affection
- The Heart of a mother,
- The Hindrances of a mother,
- The Heaviness of a mother,
- The Hope of a mother,
- The Heritage of a mother.
Jesus despises religion; this is Brother Nick's introduction to the message which will be continued the week after Mother's Day.
Jesus calls Peter to come to him on the sea of Galilee. Related scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 and John 6:14-21. In this podcast, Brother Nick also tells how Jesus sees us in the dark and how Jesus prays for us.
Brother Nick tells of a miracle that is recorded in all four of the gospels: Jesus feeds the five thousand
Brother Nick begins in Luke 4:16-18 where Jesus' hometown drove him out; Then in the text, Jesus returns to his hometown. In this podcast we are challenged to not become too familiar and lose the wonder of Jesus.
Brother Nick looks at the woman with an issue of blood; We see that no situation is too hopeless and we can find inward peace from Jesus.
Pastor Ralph Roath shares the message and application of the festival of Purim from the book of Esther.
As the podcast opens, Brother Nick references a song the congregation has just sung; "Master the Tempest is Raging: Peace Be Still"
words: Mary A. Baker, 1874; alt., pub.1881. music: Horatio R. Palmer, 1874. Public Domain.
The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed: 1. Do not despise small, insignificant things and 2. God's kingdom is growing
VERSE 21 “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand?"
VERSE 22 For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.
VERSE 24“Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more.
VERSE 25 "Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.”
Christ has made us a new creation and we are sons and daughters of the King. Our life is hidden in Christ with God.
Part 9 in the series based on 2 Peter 1. Brother Nick references 1 Timothy 6:11 in the pursuit of Godliness.
Message on adding self control to our life from the Two Towers series based on 2 Peter.
A message on the meaning and importance of growing in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Message on adding knowledge to virtue in building the tower of life from the Two Towers series based on 2 Peter.
Foundation Of Faith. Second message in the series on establishing the right and true foundation in life.
A message on the importance of building on the right foundation. This is the first message in the series Two Towers.
A message on some of the specific functions of each member of the body and the importance of each member's participation
A message on one of the essential characteristics of Bear Creek Baptist Church as a body.
A message on the importance of the maturity and the mindset of the Church in this present day by our special guest Bob Nix.
The sequel message on the importance of the maturity and the mindset of the Church in this present day by our special guest Bob Nix.
A message about our mission, purpose and what we are about as a church and body of Jesus.