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Bay Cities Fellowship
We are a new church in the Tampa Bay area the exists to delight in, display, and declare the good news of Jesus where we live, work, and play. Learn more about us by visiting baycitiesoldsmar.com
Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
Peter shares with the exiled church that God has plans and purposes for their suffering. Albeit difficult, God uses suffering for the good of his people. We not only read of this in Peter’s epistle but witness this truth throughout the pages of Scripture. Ultimately, for God’s people, the inevitable task of enduring suffering will test the substance of their faith. Yet, a faith built on rock which is Jesus Christ, will enure the storms and last forever.
Peter’s original audience was a band of churches scattered throughout Asia Minor. Under the ever-imposing shadow of Rome, life for these exiles was fraught with challenges, suspicion, and even violence. So, like a good Pastor, Peter writes to encourage them. Reminding them of who their God is and the benefits he’s bestowed upon them.
The events following the resurrection of Jesus tells us so much about His person, purposes and plans. In Luke 24, we witness the revelation from Jesus that He’s fully man and fully God. Jesus points out that on account of His humanity and deity, He’s able to defeat death, offer life, and send help.
The events following the resurrection of Jesus tells us so much about His person, purposes and plans. In Luke 24, we witness the revelation from Jesus that He’s fully man and fully God. Jesus points out that on account of His humanity and deity, He’s able to defeat death, offer life, and send help.
After Jesus rides in on the donkey, He makes his way into the Temple. Upon entering the Temple, Jesus immediately confronts the practices occurring in preparation for the passover. In this striking scene, Jesus confronts our practices and perspective on worship. Not only does Jesus cleanse the temple of the improper activity but He also invites in worship that glorifies God.
Jesus is King but He rules and saves in unexpected ways. He rules gently and personally, and He saves us from sin and death, rather than saving us from our circumstances. In response, we must obey and trust Him.
Luke 7 helps us understand the type of love that Jesus welcomes and deserves. As we witness Jesus entertain a Pharisee and his disciples over a meal, an unexpected guest arrives: a woman in need of forgiveness. Instead of turning her away, Jesus welcomes her extravagant devotion and uses this moment to teach his disciples about genuine love and worship.
The interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well offers us so much to consider. We learn about our internal longings, our futile practices, and how Jesus offers us a drink that satisfies and even multiples. In this sermon, we’ll see how an unlikely conversation, an inconvenient request, and a powerful revelation will lead us to be no longer longing.
Waiting on the Lord is difficult for us to do as broken people. Mark 8:1-10 is a miraculous moment in Jesus’ ministry that has many implications for how we wait on the Lord and how we look to Jesus to provide for our needs. Ultimately, we will see how Jesus provides exactly what we need through his life, death, and resurrection.
In Mark 6:1-6, Jesus comes home to Nazareth. As He enters the synagogue to teach, the hometown crowd begins to question His teachings and miracles. Their questioning ultimately turns into rejecting the homegrown Prophet. Consequently, Jesus marvels at their unbelief and leads town with little to show. Sadly, we can be guilty of the same skepticism and resentment that Nazareth shows to Jesus. However, Jesus is not surprised by this nor deterred from His plans to give His life as a ransom for many.
In Luke 5, we witness Jesus calling His disciples to follow Him on two different occasions. Regardless of the circumstances, we learn how and even why Jesus calls His disciples to follow Him. Also, we discover that the response to this call is no different than the response to the gospel: repent and believe.
In Mark 1:14-15, we learn of the message that defines the ministry of Jesus. Jesus offers the good news of God to change our world as we know it. This good news speaks of the promises that God keeps and the power that He exercises. In response to this good news, Jesus call us to repent and believe.
This past Sunday, Pastor Ken shared from Matthew 4:1-11 how Jesus remained faithful to his calling though great testing and temptation. By following the Spirit, combatting the Devil, and receiving care, Jesus passes His wilderness test.
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In this message, Pastor Luke walks through this passage to share how the Father extends an incredible invitation (Ask) and a profound promise (Receive) to His Children.
In this message, Pastor Ken shares how we can move from fasting to feasting by not only understanding what Biblical fasting is but also following the instructions of Jesus regarding how and why we should fast.
In this episode, Ken and Megan discuss how to grow through grief and loss. From the example of Jesus in Matthew 26, we witness the model for expressing our emotions in the face of great pain. Also, Ken and Megan explore the four steps of handing loss as written in chapter five of "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality."
Pastor Ken shares from a familiar passage, where we encounter the “Lord’s prayer,” two “what’s?!” and a “wow!” for us to pray God’s way.
In this video, Pastor Ken and Megan work through Genesis 22 to discuss the "dark night of Abraham's soul." This passage and discussion ties in with chapter 4 of "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality." You can learn more about this book and study by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GMSwzk.
In this message, Pastor Ken shares how Jesus calls His kingdom followers into gospel authenticity by a process of comparison, the prospect of condemnation, and a portrait of construction.
Pastor Brent shares how our efforts to live out the "Golden Rule" often come from selfish motives. However, Jesus teaches in Matthew 7 that God intends for us to love others in the same way God has loved us.
In this podcast, Pastor Ken and Megan work through 1 Samuel 17:26-45 to see David's confidence in God and his comfortability with himself. This passage and discussion ties in with the first two chapters of "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality." You can learn more about this book and study by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GMSwzk. Also, if you'd like to join this Growth Group, simply visit https://baycitiesoldsmar.com/growthgroups.
In this message, Pastor Brent shares the three-fold instructions from Jesus on how to confront sin in others.
In this message, Pastor Ken shares the imperative, illustration, and instructions that Jesus offers to keep us from worrying.
Pastor Luke spoke from Matthew 6 where Jesus teaches on the importance of valuing what truly lasts. What we treasure will not only affect our lives upon the earth but for all eternity.
Listen as Pastor Ken shares from Hebrews 11:8-19 how we need a robust faith for the struggle, the setbacks, and even the successes in church planting.
Pastor Luke teaches from Matthew 6:1-4 on the spirit and practice of generosity that reflects that Kingdom of God.
Pastor Ken continues sharing from Matthew 5:17-48 where Jesus confronts our internal passion, cultural practices, and social principles.
Pastor Ken began teaching through a two-part message from Matthew 5:17-48. In this message we learn to how and why Jesus confronts our internal passions, cultural practices, and our social preferences.
We continued our study through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Matthew 5:13-16. As Jesus continues to instruct His followers, we learn more about the role and responsibilities for those in God's Kingdom. Ultmaitley, Jesus points us to embrace what God created us to be and engage where God calls us to be.
Pastor Ken began a new sermon series exploring the Sermon on Mount in Matthew's Gospel. As we looked into Matthew 5:1-12, we saw that when God's rule breaks into our realm, what we see as successful, believe to be satisfying, and trust in for security will be transformed.
Pastor Ken wraps ups our "Church in the Wild" series by visiting Deuteronomy 34. Israel concludes a 40-year wilderness wandering only to face challenges and odd circumstances to enter the Promised Land. Thankfully, they possess the covenantal promises of God to empower their obedience. You can find this message by visiting baycitiesoldsmar.com/sermons.
On Sunday, Pastor Luke answered the delicate question, "Can I leave the Church?" He pointed us to examples in God's Word along with practical ones as well to show us the good, the bad, and the ugly of leaving a local church. You can find this message by visiting baycitiesoldsmar.com/sermons.
In this message, Pastor Ken overviews what Biblical, Church Membership looks like. He explores three Biblical metaphors to see how we can belong to the Church and then concludes by pointing our three practical benefits we enjoy form belonging to a local church.
When took our third Sunday to answer the question, "what does the Church do?" Pastor Ken explained how the must gather, grow, and finally, go. We "go" because it's who we are, wherever we are, and involves everything we do.
Pastor Ken looks at the second part of your question revolving around the activity of the church. From Ephesians 4:11-16, we see the means, the marks, and the motives for the Church's growth. Overall, the Church grows by God, over time, and in love.
Pastor Luke shares the priority for the Church to gather together. All throughout Scripture, God's people take gathering together seriously. Whether it is for worship, fellowship, or both, the Church must gather for the glory of God.
Our third message in this series addresses authority and leadership in the church. Pastor Ken shares how God extends His authority as a means of starting, serving, and safeguarding the Church.
This past Sunday, we looked at the first of five, key questions in the "Church in the Wild" series. Pastor Ken spent time answering the question, "What is the Church?" We looked at how the Church is a diverse people who exist-locally, globally, and eternally-by the plan of the Father, the work of the Son, and the presence of the Spirit.
Pastor Ken walked through 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 in the second installment of our Wonder in Worship series. As we looked into this text, we saw Paul's concerns for the way we worship. Specifically, Paul instructs the Corinthian church and us today to worship in a God-Honoring way.
Pastor Brent kicked off our news series on worship by showing us gathered worship must reflect the character of God. When God's people gather together, everyone uses their gifts to deepen each other's desire for God.
In the final message of our series on spiritual gifts, Pastor Ken pointed out two imperatives from 1 Corinthians 14 that informs what should we chase after. Let's be a church that chases after the good of others and the glory of God.
As we continued our series looking at spiritual gifts in the church, Pasor Ken outlined what the Church really needs from 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13. The Church ought to embrace her identity as many members of one body and to exercise her responsibility, love.
Pastor Ken began a week series addressing spiritual gifts in the church from 1 Corinthians 12-14. In this first message, we saw how God's people through God's gifting accomplish God's purposes. This begins in our lives through a Spirit-led confession and continues through Spirit-produced actions.
Pastor Ken closes our First Things series by looking at 2 Corinthians 3:4-18. This text demonstrates how the gospel gives us a purpose from God and offers us access to God as well.
Pastor Ken continues our First Things series by looking at two reasons why the Gospel is miraculous.
In the first installment of our First Things series, Pastor Ken shared Paul's opening introduction to the Corinthian church. The apostle Paul focuses on the glorious nature of the gospel. Specifically, we see that the gospel is glorious because earthly citizens receive a heavenly status and experience a heavenly blessing.
Pastor Ken shares how we can live with full hearts and open hands equipped to change lives when we remember our past, recall God's provisions, and recover our purpose. Also, Pastor Ken outlines our plan to live this out in 2020. Visit https://baycitiesoldsmar.com/2020ministryplan/ to learn more!
Pastor Ken shared how we can fulfill our purpose as a church by delighting in, displaying, and declaring the good news of Jesus Christ. We witnessed a principal, purpose, and product to reinforce each one of these three priorities. Consider this challenge to begin 2020 by living out God's calling your life.
On the Sunday before Christmas, Pastor Ken invited the church to experience Christmas with a renewed perspective. By acknowledging the purpose of Jesus and accepting the plans of Jesus, we will see Christmas to the Cross.
In the final installment of this series, Pastor Ken outlines five benefits of God's blessed people found in Ezekiel 37. This prophetic passage highlights the amazing, covenantal blessings of God over His people.
In the sixth installment of this series, Pastor Ken shares from Isaiah 43 how God longs to save His people. Despite the cost, distance, or odds, we witness God taking intentional and sacrificial actions to save His people. Regardless of where we stand with God, the Lord invites us to remember all that He's done and return to Him.
In 2 Samuel 7, David receives a word from the prophet Nathan that highlights the plans of God for the future. Specifically, David sees how the grandest plans of God reveal the greatest good for His people. God's plans for His people are for peace, prosperity, and permanence. Listen as Pastor Ken works through this text to demonstrate once again the story of God's blessed people.
Psalm 78 recalls both the Exodus and Wilderness experience of Israel as told by Asaph. This retelling of Israel's journeys points the readers to the miraculous works of God to deliver His people. However, Asaph points out the tragic rebellion of those in the wilderness. Listen as Pastor Ken shares why every generation needs to hear the story of God's redemption.
In the third installment of our series, Pastor Ken works through Exodus 15:1-18 to demonstrate three reasons why the story of redemption provokes our praise. From God defeating His enemies, to displaying His character, and then ultimately, delivering His people, these 18 verses outline a dynamic case for God's people to praise Him.
In the second message of this series, Pastor Ken shares how the story of Joseph is a snapshot of the way God saves His people throughout all of Scripture. Through the petition of sinners, the provision of God, and the prosperity of God's people, we learn the patterns involved in God's sovereign salvation.
Pastor Ken began our new teaching series designed to look at seven, key texts in the Old Testament that tell the story of Israel. As we look at the story of Israel, we will unpack what a blessed nation looks like and how we can live as a blessed people today in Jesus Christ. We began this journey by looking at a conversation between God and Abraham that shapes the entire story of Israel and God's people today as well. Take time to discover why following God requires faith.
In the final installment of the Heaven on Earth series, Pastor Ken looked at two passages from Scripture to explore the people, place, and subsequent purposes of God's Kingdom. Take time to assess the present implications of God's enteral, Kingdom purposes.
In the third installment of the Heaven on Earth series, Pastor Ken shared how God's place for His people demonstrates the purposes of His kingdom. God's place for His people conditions their purposes, consummates His promises, and culminates in permanency.
Pastor Ken continues the Heaven On Earth series by looking at the people of God. We learn three reasons why the people of God possess a heavenly purpose for their earthly mission: because they are called, consecrated, and commissioned.
Pastor Ken begins a news series called "Heaven On Earth" based out of Matthew 6:9-13. In the first message of the series, Ken shares three ways for us to make God's heavenly will our earthly reality: by exalting the king, engaging in mission, and exhibiting faith.
Listen as Pastor Ken reminds the church of their vision of reaching every street and how they can accomplish this: by delighting in, displaying, and declaring the good news of Jesus Christ
Pastor Ken finishes out the Family Matters Series by sharing how Jesus set the example of serving from the heart, by His hands, and with His head.
Pastor Brent kicked off a month-long series on Colossians. After a sharing an overview of this powerful letter, Brent pointed to us to a most important question: Is Jesus prominent or preeminent in our lives? We looked at three, practical ways to find an answer to this question.
Pastor Luke finished his series by looking at Psalm 126. In this short Psalm, Luke describes two different types of joy we experience and how there's a greater, laster joy found in God.
Pastor Luke explores the powerful Psalm 51 written by King David to identify a right response to guilt in our lives.
Pastor Luke Forman continues our series on getting real with emotions by exploring Psalm 42 as means of reconciling our sadness with God's Word.
In this message, Pastor Luke Forman, walks us through Psalm 13 as David's wrestles through the subject of anger. Through tough questions, desperate prayer, and bold praise, we uncover how to get real with anger.
In Acts 12, we witness how the best efforts to defeat God never work. Whether God's people face persecution or God's plan seems confusing, God never loses. We will uncover two reasons why the best efforts to defeat God never work: they disregard His sovereignty and they disrespect His supremacy.
We witness from Acts 11 how God's new people possesses new purposes. These purposes of sharing the gospel, strengthening the church, & serving the needy reflect what it means to be a "Christian," as evidenced in Acts 11:26.
God sends Peter to share the gospel with Cornelius, a roman centurion, which continues the movement of God's mission from Acts 1:8.
The story of Saul's conversion demonstrates how the gospel can transform even the very worst of sinners.
The story of Acts boils down to God advancing His gospel for the transformation of people and cities. This past Sunday, we looked at Acts 8 to see the unstoppable gospel demonstrated in the life and ministry of Philip. God advances His gospel (then and now) by allowing difficulties, sending missionaries, and creating unique opportunities. If you were not present or would like to hear this again, consider listening to our most recent message.
Stephen's life was marked by his character, calling, and convictions. Through his ministry, the world around him was changed. Consequently, as we live shaped by the Spirit, we can change the world around us as well.