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Pleasant View Baptist Church - Bettendorf

Weekly teachings from Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bettendorf, IA.

This week guest speaker Dave Elmore fills in for part 10 of our Basics of the Faith sermon series and we're digging into Galatians 5 and the fruit of the Spirit: its not a distant ideal, but as something already planted in every believer, ready to grow.

Key Themes:

🍇 Why the fruit of the Spirit starts the moment you're saved
🎁 How your everyday talents become tools for ministry
❤️ Agape love and the story of Saul's transformation into Paul
😊 Joy that doesn't depend on your circumstances
🕊️ Finding real peace in the middle of life's storms
🧂✨ What it means to be salt and light in a dark world

A message about serving God with what He's already given you.

What really happens at baptism and communion, and why? In this episode, Pastor Drew Webb continues the "Basics of the Faith" series with a look at the two ordinances Jesus gave the Church.

🌊 Baptism's roots in Noah's flood and the Passover💧 Why Jesus was baptized even though He had no sin to repent of🍞 The Lord's Table traced back to Melchizedek and the Passover lamb✝️ Grace alone: why ordinances symbolize salvation rather than provide it🙏 How to approach communion with unity, care, and self-examination

A clear, Scripture-grounded teaching for anyone wanting to understand what Baptism and Communion mean, and why they matter for the Christian life.

Jesus' final command to His disciples wasn't optional — and it's not just for pastors and missionaries. In this message, Pastor Drew Webb walks through Matthew 28:16-20 and shows how the Great Commission calls every believer to a life of mission.

👑 A claim only Christ can make — His authority over heaven and earth
🚶 A command only Christ can give — go, make disciples, baptize, teach
🤝 A comfort only Christ can provide — His abiding presence
💬 Practical steps for outreach in your everyday relationships

Grace and Truth: Finding Balance in a Fractured World

Our culture demands we pick a camp — uncompromising truth with no love, or total tolerance with no truth.

In this message from the "Basics of the Faith" series, Pastor Drew Webb explores what Scripture teaches about biblical grace 🕊️, biblical truth ⚖️, and why Jesus alone holds both in perfect, undiluted fullness. Discover how the Samaritan woman at the well 💧 experienced both grace and truth from Jesus, and learn what it means to grow into Christian maturity by speaking the truth in love 🌱.

Why do we need saving — and what exactly are we saved from? In this message from Romans 3:21-26, Pastor Drew Webb traces the doctrine of salvation from the holiness of God to the free gift of grace, using the story of Martin Luther and the Reformation as a launching point.

⚡ God's holiness vs. humanity's sin✝️ Penal Substitutionary Atonement explained⚖️ Justification, Sanctification & Glorification — the 3 stages of salvation🎁 Grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone

A clear, foundational teaching on the gospel for anyone wanting to understand — or re-discover — what it truly means to be saved.

Part of the "Basics of the Faith" series.

In Part 5 of "Basics of the Faith," Pastor Drew Webb explores one of the most foundational questions of the Christian life: what is the Bible, and why can we trust it? Beginning with the remarkable discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this sermon traces how Scripture came to us, examines five qualities that set the Bible apart — inspiration, inerrancy, clarity, and sufficiency — and offers a simple, memorable tool for engaging with God's Word daily. Grounded in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, this teaching is both a defense of Scripture's reliability and a practical call to know it more deeply.

Topics covered: the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Canon of Scripture, plenary verbal inspiration, the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, the perspicuity of Scripture, and the Word Hand Illustration (hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, meditating).

Part of the "Basics of the Faith" teaching series.

Understanding the Trinity is essential to understanding the God of the Bible.

In Part 4 of the Basics of the Faith series, Pastor Drew Webb explores the biblical doctrine of the Trinity by examining Scripture from Genesis through Revelation. This message explains how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God while remaining one God, why the Early Church defended this doctrine against heresy, and why biblical truth still matters today.

Key Themes:

✝️ God's triune nature
📖 Biblical foundations for the Trinity
🛡️ Defending orthodox doctrine
👑 The deity of Christ
🕊️ The divinity of the Holy Spirit
🙌 Worshiping the infinite God

Whether you're new to Christianity or looking to strengthen your theological foundation, this message offers a clear, Scripture-centered study of one of the core doctrines of the Christian faith.

What does the Bible teach about the Holy Spirit?

In this message from our Basics of the Faith series, Pastor Drew Webb explores the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Learn why the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal power to be controlled but God Himself, dwelling within believers to illuminate Scripture, renew minds, convict hearts, and empower faithful living.

Key Themes:

👤 Personhood of the Holy Spirit
✝️ The deity of the Holy Spirit
📖 Understanding Scripture through the Spirit
🔄 Renewal and transformation
❤️ Conviction and spiritual growth
🔥 Living in the Spirit's power

Listen and discover how surrendering to the Holy Spirit leads to a vibrant, Spirit-filled life.

Who is Jesus?

In this message from Colossians 1:15-20, Pastor Drew Webb examines one of the Bible's most profound descriptions of Christ. Jesus is revealed as the image of God, Creator and Sustainer of all things, Head of the Church, and the One who makes peace between God and humanity through His sacrifice on the cross.

Key Themes:

🖼️ The visible image of the invisible God👑 Christ's supremacy over creation🌎 The Creator and Sustainer of all things⛪ Authority over the Church✝️ Reconciliation through the cross🌅 Resurrection hope for believers🙌 Living under Christ's lordship

Listen and be encouraged by the greatness, majesty, and saving power of Jesus Christ.

Who is God, really?

In this opening message of the "Basics of the Faith" series, Pastor Drew Webb examines what Scripture teaches about God the Father. Discover God's nature as the eternal and triune God, His character as holy, just, and loving, and His works as Creator, Sustainer, Sovereign, and Savior.

🕊️ One God in three Persons
✨ God's holiness and our call to be holy
⚖️ God's perfect justice and righteousness
❤️ God's steadfast love and mercy
🌎 God's sovereignty over creation
✝️ God's role in salvation

Whether you're new to the faith or seeking a deeper understanding of biblical theology, this message provides a strong foundation for knowing God more fully.

In Part 27 of our Genesis series, we examine the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar from Genesis 16.

Faced with a delayed promise, Sarai and Abram attempt to solve their problem through human effort, creating conflict and pain. Yet God meets Hagar in her suffering, revealing Himself as the God who sees, hears, and comforts the broken.

In this sermon from Genesis 15, we explore the idea of “Believing Loyalty” through the life of Abram. God makes extraordinary promises, and Abram responds with faith that produces action, trust, and enduring loyalty.

This message examines God’s faithfulness, the nature of biblical faith, and how our allegiance to God should shape every area of life—even in seasons of uncertainty and struggle.

Key Themes:

🙏 Faith and obedience
⭐ God’s covenant promises
📖 God’s self-revelation
🛡️ Trust during hardship
👑 Loyalty to God above all else

Scripture: Genesis 15:1–21

In this message, Pastor Drew Webb explores Mark 10:35–45 and Jesus’ teaching on true greatness. While the world pursues power, influence, and recognition, Jesus calls His followers to humility, sacrifice, and service.

Through the example of James and John, we see the danger of selfish ambition and pride. Through Christ, we see the ultimate model of servanthood — the Son of Man who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.

Key Themes:

👑 Worldly greatness vs. Kingdom greatness
🙏 Humility and servanthood
✝️ Jesus’ sacrificial mission
❤️ Serving others in Christ’s name
🔥 Living counter-culturally as disciples

From Battle to Blessing takes us through Genesis 14:1-24, where Abram rescues Lot, refuses the king of Sodom’s wealth, and meets Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem. The passage points to God’s power, Abram’s faith, and the peace and blessing fulfilled in Christ.

Key themes:

⚔️ Rescue and courage.
👑 God’s sovereignty over heaven and earth.
🍞🍷 Bread and wine as a sign of peace.
🙌 Gratitude over greed.
✝️ Melchizedek as a picture of Jesus.

Fear or faith—what shapes your life?

In this message from Genesis 12:10–13:18, Abram’s journey reveals how fear can lead to compromise, but also how God’s grace overcomes our failures. Discover how faith produces generosity, how fear leads to disobedience, and why God’s promises remain secure despite human weakness.

Key Themes:

⚖️ Fear vs. Faith
⚠️ Disobedience driven by fear
🙌 God’s grace in failure
💰 Prosperity and spiritual perspective
🌍 The renewal of God’s promise

Abram’s journey in Genesis 12:1–9 marks a turning point in redemptive history. Called to leave everything behind, Abram steps out in faith toward an unknown future, trusting in God’s promises.

🔑 Key Themes:

🚶‍♂️ Faith that moves without full understanding
📜 The Abrahamic Covenant and its promises
🙌 Obedience and worship as responses to God
🌍 God’s plan to bless all nations

This message invites us to consider our own response to God’s call—will we trust Him enough to follow?

In Genesis 11:10–32, we encounter a genealogy that marks a major turning point in Scripture. This message highlights how God faithfully works through generations to accomplish His purposes.

Discover how God’s mercy and justice are perfectly balanced, and how His grace moves through broken lives to bring about redemption. Even when the future seems uncertain, God is still at work.

In this sermon from Genesis 11:1–9, we examine the Tower of Babel and the dangers of unified rebellion against God. Humanity’s desire for self-glory, security, and independence led to divine judgment and confusion.

🔑 Key Themes:

🧱 Unity and human potential
🏙️ Pride and self-glorification
🚫 Disobedience to God’s commands
🌍 God’s intervention and judgment
🙏 Obedience as the path to life
🎯 Stewarding gifts for God’s purposes

A powerful reminder to align our lives with God’s will rather than our own ambitions.

The resurrection of Jesus stands at the center of the Christian faith. In this Easter message, we examine both the biblical account and compelling evidences that point to its truth—and why it matters for your life today.

✝️ The resurrection as a historical reality
📖 Eyewitness testimony and early Christian belief
🔍 Addressing doubt and skepticism
🙏 Forgiveness through the risen Christ
🌟 Hope beyond this life

What does the resurrection mean for you?

Key Themes:

Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of praise—but the crowd misunderstands who He truly is.

In this message:

🌿 Prophecy meets fulfillment
👑 A King defined by humility, not conquest
❗ Misaligned expectations of God
🔍 The identity of Jesus
🔥 A call to authentic faith and surrender

A powerful start to Holy Week that challenges how we respond to Christ as King.

Genesis 10 may read like a list of names, but it reveals something far greater—God’s unfolding plan for humanity. In this message, we examine the Table of Nations and discover how God preserved a lineage, spread people across the earth, and prepared the way for the Messiah.

Key Themes:

🌍 The origin of nations
📖 God’s faithfulness to His promises
👑 The Messianic lineage through Shem
🔍 God’s work in both history and individual lives
🤝 The global reach of the gospel

This passage reminds us: God is always working—even when it’s not obvious.

Genesis 9 reminds us that although the flood cleansed the earth, it did not cleanse the human heart. In this message, we examine Noah’s failure, Ham’s dishonor, and the curse placed upon Canaan.

The story highlights a timeless truth: our personal obedience—or disobedience—can shape the spiritual legacy of generations to come.

Key Themes

• 📖 The beginning of the renewed human race

• ⚠️ The danger of unchecked personal strength

• 👨‍👦 Honoring family and protecting dignity

• ⛓️ The curse on Canaan and its implications

• ✝️ Living with self-control and obedience to God

In Genesis 8:20–9:17, God establishes the Noahic Covenant, a promise that despite humanity’s sinful nature, He will preserve life on earth.

After leaving the ark, Noah responds with worship, offering a sacrifice that is described as a “pleasing aroma” to God. From that moment, God declares promises of restraint, gives humanity renewed responsibilities, and sets the rainbow as a visible sign of His covenant with all creation.

Key Themes

• ⛪ Worship that honors God even in scarcity
• 🌎 God’s grace in restraining judgment
• 👥 Humanity’s responsibility in a fallen world
• ❤️ The sacredness of life because humans bear God’s image
• 🌈 The covenant promise symbolized by the rainbow
• ✝️ The ultimate fulfillment of sacrifice in Jesus Christ

Listen as we explore what it means to live as a pleasing aroma to God while trusting in His promises.

After months of silence and rising waters, Genesis 8 begins with a powerful truth: God remembered Noah. This wasn’t forgetfulness—it was covenant faithfulness in action.

🌊 Judgment transitions to mercy🕊️ The dove announces peace and restoration🌬️ The Spirit moves like in creation⏳ Waiting on God’s timing🤝 Trusting His faithful plan

In this message from our Genesis series, we’re reminded that even in the longest waiting rooms of life, God is working toward renewal.

Join Pastor Drew Webb for Part 16 of our Genesis series, focusing on Genesis 7:6-24. "The Flood" isn't just a Sunday School story; it’s a gritty, historical account of a world at a breaking point. Today, we discuss the "impeding doom" Noah’s neighbors ignored and the radical obedience required to build an ark amidst a culture of mockery.

Key Themes:

📖 Scripture as History: Why the specific details of Noah’s 600th year matter for our faith today.
🌊 Cultural Contrast: How Yahweh’s account differs from the capricious gods of other ancient flood stories.
🛑 The Grip of Sin: A look at why miracles and warnings often fail to change a heart without the Holy Spirit.

We’ve all seen the paintings of animals on a boat, but what is the theological weight behind the story of Noah? In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb explores the start of the "Toledoth" of Noah. We examine the corruption of the ancient world and the specific character traits that set Noah apart. If you’ve ever wondered how to maintain a vibrant faith in a "crooked generation," this study of Genesis 6 provides the blueprint.

Highlights:

🌍 The difference between human effort and God-given righteousness.
🛠️ The Ark as a physical manifestation of God's covenant.
🤝 Intimacy vs. Religion: What it means to truly "walk" with God.

Genesis 6 is one of the most debated passages in the Bible—but its message is unmistakably clear. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb explains the theological views surrounding the “sons of God” and the Nephilim, while keeping the focus where Scripture places it: on the deep corruption of the human heart.

As wickedness spreads, God is grieved—not because He made a mistake, but because His image in humanity has been so deeply marred. This message calls believers to recognize sin at its root and to rely on God’s power to overcome temptation.

Key Themes:

📜 Understanding Genesis 6 faithfully
🧬 Humanity’s moral decline
💭 The battle for the mind and heart
🛡️ God’s provision in temptation
🙏 Hope through obedience to Christ

🎧 Listen and be reminded that spiritual victory begins with surrendered thoughts.

What can a genealogy teach us about faith, rest, and obedience? More than you might expect.

In this message, we explore Genesis 5 and see how God preserved a faithful line through Seth, highlighted by Enoch—who walked with God—and Noah, whose name means rest.

Key Themes:

🚶 Walking with God by faith
🧭 Integrity in a corrupt generation
🧬 God’s faithfulness through generations
🕊️ Rest that comes from obedience and trust

Listen and be encouraged to shape your legacy by faithfulness, not fame.

Genesis 4:17–26 traces a downward spiral in humanity marked by innovation, violence, pride, and self-exaltation—yet it also introduces a powerful note of hope. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb contrasts the legacy of Cain with the promise found in Seth’s line.

Listeners are invited to consider how they measure success, the influence shaping their lives, and what it truly means to walk with God in a culture focused on achievement.

Key Themes:

🧱 Human progress versus spiritual depth
📉 Moral decline alongside cultural advancement
⚖️ Violence and revenge in Cain’s lineage
🌿 God’s promise preserved through Seth
🙌 A renewed call to worship the Lord

In this sermon from Genesis 4:8–16, Pastor Drew Webb examines the account of Cain and Abel and its enduring relevance for believers today. Preached on Sanctity of Life Sunday, this message explores how sin fractures relationships, devalues life, and distances us from God—yet also how God responds with justice tempered by mercy.

Be challenged to wrestle with Cain’s question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”, and to reflect on what it means to live as a compassionate follower of Christ in a broken world.

Key Themes:

🧬 Humanity as image-bearers of God
🚫 The destructive power of unchecked sin
🤔 Moral responsibility toward others
⚖️ Divine justice and human accountability
🌿 God’s grace, patience, and compassion

Genesis 4 is more than the story of the first murder—it is a story about the heart of worship and the danger of unchecked sin. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb explores Cain and Abel’s offerings, God’s response, and the gracious warning God gives before sin takes control.

This message reminds us that God desires faith-filled obedience, not empty religious motion, and that repentance is always God’s invitation before judgment.

Key Themes:

❤️ Faith-based worship
🐑 Giving God our best
🔥 The destructive power of anger
🚪 Sin’s desire to rule
🔄 Repentance as God’s mercy
🕊️ Living by the Spirit

What does it look like to grow spiritually in a new year filled with uncertainty? Drawing from Philippians 3:12–14, Pastor Drew Webb unpacks Paul’s call to press on toward the goal God has set before us.

This sermon addresses spiritual maturity, progressive sanctification, and the importance of setting intentional, prayerful goals that align with God’s priorities. Listeners are encouraged to let go of past failures and successes, pursue growth with perseverance, and live with eternity in view.

As the calendar turns toward a new year, Pastor Mike Fendley walks us through John’s Gospel to uncover the deeper meaning of Christmas. John presents Jesus not simply as a baby in a manger, but as the eternal Word—fully God, Creator of all things, and the Light that darkness cannot overcome.

This sermon explores what it truly means to believe in Jesus’ name, why grace and truth must go together, and how Christ’s incarnation, death, and resurrection give us real hope for every year ahead.

Key Themes from the Sermon:

✝️ Jesus as the Eternal Word – Fully God, pre-existent, Creator, and Savior
🌍 The Macro Christmas Story – Christ before the manger and beyond the cross
💡 Light vs. Darkness – Sin cannot overcome the Light of Christ
🔁 New Birth in Christ – Becoming children of God through belief in His name
👑 Lordship of Jesus – Whole-life surrender, not mere intellectual belief
🎁 Grace and Truth United – Perfectly embodied in Christ
🌅 True Hope for Every Year – Grounded in Christ’s finished work, not circumstances

The story of the Wise Men is often wrapped in tradition—but Scripture tells a deeper story.

In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb examines Matthew 2:1–12, revealing who the Magi were, why they came to worship Jesus, and how their response contrasts with Herod’s hostility and the religious leaders’ indifference. This message invites us to trust God’s plan and consider how we personally respond to Christ.

🔑 Key Themes:

✨ God works through unexpected people and places
🌍 The gospel reaches beyond Israel to the nations
👑 Jesus is the true King, worthy of worship
⚠️ Responses to Jesus: hostility, indifference, or worship
🧭 Trusting God’s plan even when it unfolds unexpectedly
🎁 Worship as a whole-life response to God’s revelation

The Christmas story includes more than shepherds and wise men. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb focuses on Anna, a widow and prophetess whose lifelong faithfulness positioned her to recognize the Messiah. From Luke 2:36 - 38, discover how God values perseverance, worship, and gratitude, and how He uses overlooked lives to proclaim His redemption.

Key Themes

🙏 Lifelong faithfulness
⏳ Waiting patiently for God’s promises
🕊 Sensitivity to the Spirit
📖 Worship shaped by prayer and fasting
🌟 Gratitude for God’s saving work

Pastor Ed Hedding teaches from Luke 2:8–20 and reminds us that God delights in using the humble and the overlooked. The shepherds—ordinary, marginalized, and unnoticed—received heaven’s greatest announcement and responded with obedience, joy, and worship.

Key Themes:

🌟 God uses ordinary people
🐑 Shepherds received and responded
👂 Listening for God
🚶‍♂️ Obedience in action
🙌 A call to joyful witness

In this Advent sermon, Pastor Drew Webb teaches that God often works in the margins—through ordinary people who say “yes” to His call. Looking at Luke 1:26–38, we examine Mary’s joyful submission, Joseph’s integrity, and the miracle of God’s power revealed in human weakness.

Key Themes

⭐ God uses the overlooked
🙏 Mary’s surrender
💫 Joseph’s obedience
💪 Strength in weakness
🌱 Faithfulness that opens doors

Genesis 3:8–24 reveals the deep consequences of humanity’s rebellion — but also the first glimmer of redemption. Pastor Drew Webb walks through the curses on the serpent, woman, and man, and highlights God’s unexpected blessings in the midst of judgment.

Key Themes:

🐍 Curse on the serpent
👩 Pain & marital tension for the woman
👨 Work & struggle for the man
🌱 Humanity preserved
✝️ The Protoevangelion: first Gospel promise
👑 Satan’s defeat through Christ

Even in the earliest pages of Scripture, God’s plan of salvation is already unfolding.

In this sermon , Pastor Drew Webb explores Genesis 3:1–7 to reveal how sin entered the world and how believers can stand firm against the enemy’s deceptive tactics.

Key Themes:

🐍 The nature of the serpent
🎭 Satan’s deceptive strategy
🍎 The seduction of sin
😔 Shame and brokenness
🛡️ The believer’s defense

A powerful and foundational message for understanding the human heart, spiritual warfare, and God’s provision for victory.

God formed woman from man to create the first human relationship — equal in dignity, unique in distinction, and united in purpose. Discover God’s design for marriage and identity as revealed in Genesis 2:18–25.

Key Themes

👫 God-designed partnership
🔎 Identity rooted in Scripture
💍 Biblical marriage
❤️ Love & sacrificial leadership
🌿 Flourishing in God’s purpose

Journey through Genesis 2:4-20 to see how work was designed by God as both a calling and a gift, not a punishment. The sermon content reveals how God’s presence, partnership, and provision come together in Eden to shape the meaning of daily life. Reflect on how these insights can renew your motivation and ground your faith as you live out God’s original intent for humanity.

🌱 Work as a calling, not a curse
🛠️ Stewards of creation
👥 Partnership and community
🌳 Eden symbolizes God’s presence
💡 Trust in divine provision
✨ Sabbath and blessed boundaries
👑 Royal priesthood in action

Genesis 2:1–3 shows us a God who finishes, rests, and blesses. Pastor Drew Webb unpacks what it means that God “rested” — not because He was tired, but because His work was complete. Learn how Sabbath reflects God’s design for balance, faith, and refreshment.

✨ Key Themes:
• God’s finished work of creation
• Sabbath as a model of trust
• The holiness of rest
• A rhythm for body, mind, and spirit

In “Growing Old Isn’t for Sissies,” Pastor Larry Webb reminds us that advancing age doesn’t mean thinking old. Drawing from Caleb’s story in Joshua 14, he shares timeless principles for aging well, embracing life’s challenges, and living with wholehearted faith.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

Aging is a blessing, not a burden.
God still calls and uses us at every age.
Our greatest achievements can come later in life.
Commitment and faith never retire.

What does it mean to be made in God’s image?
In this message from Genesis 1:26–31, Pastor Drew Webb unpacks how being created in God’s likeness gives every human life value, purpose, and divine responsibility. Discover how God designed humanity to reflect His character, rule with humility, and receive His blessing.

🎯 Themes:
• Made in His image
• Dominion and stewardship
• The call to multiply
• Receiving divine blessing

Listen as we return to the beginning—to understand our Creator’s purpose for His creation.

In Genesis 1:20–25, we see God filling His creation with life—fish in the seas, birds in the skies, and animals on the earth. Pastor Drew Webb unpacks the significance of these acts of creation:

🐟 God fills the waters with countless living creatures
🕊 God fills the skies with birds, each uniquely designed
🐄 God fills the earth with livestock, creeping things, and beasts
🌱 After its kind – intentional reproduction and order
✅ It was good – God’s perfect assessment of His work
🌍 Future reality – Creation restored under Christ’s reign

This message reminds us that creation is purposeful, ordered, and points us to the hope of God’s future restoration.

Day 4 of creation reveals God’s purpose for the sun, moon, and stars. In this sermon on Genesis 1:14–19, Pastor Drew Webb explains how these heavenly lights demonstrate God’s design, order, and glory.

🌞 Separation – God divided day from night, bringing balance and rhythm to life.
📅 Regulation – The sun, moon, and stars set signs, seasons, days, and years.
💡 Illumination – Light is a gift of common grace, blessing all humanity.
🙌 Glory – The heavens declare the majesty of God.
❤️ Concern – God names each star and shows deep care for His creation.
🔭 Existence – Creation itself points to the Creator, leaving us without excuse.

This message reminds us that the sun, moon, and stars are not random or accidental but purposeful creations that reflect God’s wisdom and kindness. Ancient cultures treated them as gods, but Scripture shows they are instead masterpieces of God’s handiwork, designed to guide, sustain, and point us to Him.

Listen and be encouraged: every sunrise, every starlit night, and every glimpse of creation whispers—and even shouts—that there is a God who is both powerful and personal.

Genesis 1 shows us more than the origins of the world—it reveals the Creator’s heart. Pastor Drew Webb teaches how God spoke light, sky, and land into existence and why His design matters for our faith today.

✨ Key Themes:

📖 Historical and cultural context of Genesis
🌍 God’s order over chaos
✝️ Christ’s presence in creation
💡 Light vs. darkness
🙌 God’s provision and sovereignty

This sermon introduces the book of Genesis, showing how it answers life’s biggest questions: Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Discover how God’s creation, covenants, and grace point us to Jesus from the very beginning.

Key Themes:
🌍 Origins
👥 Humanity in God’s image
⚖️ Justice & Mercy
🙏 Faith & Promise
✝️ Salvation through Grace

True freedom isn’t found in living without limits but in living Spirit-controlled lives. Pastor Drew teaches how to resist temptation, walk in discipline, and follow Jesus’ example of self-control.

🌟 Themes:

🚧 Living without restraint
✝️ Jesus’ example of obedience
🔥 Temptation starts within
💪 Walking by the Spirit
🛡 Guarding against addictions
🕊 Finding peace over anger & fear

Gentleness often feels overlooked—but it’s vital in the Christian life. This sermon explores how true gentleness is Spirit-shaped strength, guiding us to humility, patience, forgiveness, and gracious correction.

Faithfulness is more than loyalty—it’s Spirit-empowered reliability rooted in God’s unchanging truth. Pastor Drew Webb explores biblical portraits of faithfulness and calls us to live trustworthy, steadfast lives.

Key Themes

🕊️ Transformed by the Spirit
🌱 Growing in commitment to Christ
⛪ Faithfulness in ministry & service
📈 God rewards the faithful
🔥 Witnessing even under pressure

Goodness isn’t performance—it’s transformation. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb unpacks how God’s goodness shapes our hearts, actions, and witness to the world.
✨ Key Themes:

🙏 God’s goodness in Scripture
❤️ Goodness in attitude & action
🌍 Being a light that glorifies God
🤝 Benevolence that blesses others
💪 Responding to evil with good

In this sermon on Kindness, Pastor Drew Webb helps us understand how kindness—rooted in God’s own character—ought to shape every part of our lives.

💡 Key Takeaways:

🙏 God's loyal kindness in Scripture
⚠️ Pride, impatience & selfishness: barriers to kindness
❤️ Showing kindness in speech, compassion, forgiveness, and generosity
🤲 Living out God’s call to love the vulnerable

Let the Spirit produce genuine kindness in your life.

What does it mean to be patient in a world of instant everything? Pastor Drew Webb walks us through James 5:7–11, offering a biblical perspective on patience—one that builds character, deepens hope, and looks forward to eternal reward.

Key Themes:

⏳ Waiting with hope for Jesus’ return
🤝 Patience with difficult people
🔥 Endurance in the face of trials
🙏 Strength through prayer and Scripture
👑 The eternal reward of the crown of life

Patience #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInTrials #PVBCSermons

Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us that peace is more than the absence of trouble—it’s a powerful, Holy Spirit-given presence in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb shows how God offers peace in anxiety, and how prayer + thanksgiving = a guarded heart.

✨ Themes Explored:

🙏 Consistent, thankful prayer
💡 God’s peace beyond understanding
🔁 Replacing anxiety with trust
🕊️ Peace with God, others, and ourselves
💥 Freedom from fear through Christ

Joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling—it’s a fruit of the Spirit! In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb walks us through Philippians and other passages to define joy as a lasting, God-centered contentment—even in trials.

🌟 Highlights include:

😌 The difference between joy and happiness
🧠 The dangers of comparison
💡 How to choose joy, not chase it
🔍 Spotting joy in affliction and God's provision
🏡 Abiding in Christ = fullness of joy

Listen in and experience joy that transcends circumstances

Pastor Drew Webb explores the Apostle Paul’s message to the Galatians about the true nature of Christian freedom. Are we saved by grace—or grace plus something else?

🎯 Topics include:

🕊️ What it means to be set free in Christ
⚖️ Why legalism is spiritual slavery
🧠 The deception of adding to the Gospel
💖 Living by love, not law
🔥 Freedom’s limits in the flesh

Listen in to understand why freedom from sin is not the same as freedom to sin.

What does real love look like? In this sermon from 1 John 4, Pastor Drew Webb walks us into the Spirit-empowered virtue of agape love. Learn how God's love transforms us and enables us to love others—even the difficult ones.

🔑 Highlights:

❤️ Love is God’s nature, not just an attribute
✝️ Jesus demonstrated the depth of divine love
🏠 Abiding in God shapes our identity and love
🧱 Works of the flesh prevent love—self must die
👑 Mature love brings confidence before Christ

This message kicks off our Fruit of the Spirit series—don’t miss it!

In Part 2 of Spirit-Transformed Lives, Pastor Drew Webb explores Acts 2:42–47 and the marks of a Holy Spirit-led community. Learn how the early believers lived with purpose, generosity, and devotion.

✨ Highlights:

📖 Biblical teaching rooted in Christ
🤝 Fellowship as spiritual formation
🍞 Communion with grateful hearts
🙏 Intentional rhythms of prayer
🏠 Worship in homes and temple
💝 Sharing possessions to meet needs
🌿 A contagious gospel witness

This message will encourage you to live in Spirit-empowered community.

“Act Like Men” - Pastor Drew Webb (1 Corinthians 16:13–14)
Pastor Drew brings a compelling message challenging believers—especially men—to reject passive, worldly examples of masculinity and embrace God’s call to vigilance, strength, and love.

✨ Key Takeaways:

👀 Spiritual Alertness
🧍‍♂️ Standing on Unshakable Truth
💪 Courageous Maturity
🔥 Strength through the Holy Spirit
❤️ Speaking Truth in Love

Listen now and be encouraged to live boldly for Christ.

This Pentecost message from Pastor Drew Webb explores the fiery launch of the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:8 & 2:1-13. Discover how God's Spirit empowers believers to live transformed lives and fulfill the Great Commission.

🔥 Spirit-empowered living
🕊️ God's fulfilled promise
🌍 Unity across all nations
🗣️ Tongues and testimony
💪 Empowerment for everyday mission

Pastor Drew Webb teaches on God’s sustaining grace, timely provision, and faithful presence in the lives of His people. If you’re discouraged, waiting on God, or seeking deeper spiritual insight, this sermon points to the hope found in a God who hears, provides, and satisfies.

🔑 Themes:

💔 Restoration for the broken
🕰️ God's timing is perfect
✨ Only God can satisfy the deep longings of the soul
👂 God listens and saves
🛡️ The righteous are preserved

Listen and be reminded: our Redeemer lives and He is near.

Is your view of God shaped more by fear than love? In this powerful message, Pastor Drew Webb unpacks Psalm 145:8-13 to reveal the truth of God’s gracious character and His ever-present, everlasting kingdom.

🎯 Key Highlights:

💝 Grace that scandalizes
🤲 Compassion that acts
⏳ Patience that outlasts anger
❤️ Khesed—God’s loyal, covenant love
👑 Kingdom now and forever
🙌 Our response: gratitude & praise

In this sermon on Psalm 145, we’re reminded that praise is not a suggestion—it’s a response to who God is. Pastor Drew Webb unpacks the call to speak of God's works and extol His name from generation to generation.

✨ Themes Covered:

🌟 God's unsearchable greatness
📖 Proclaiming His works across generations
❤️ Experiencing His grace and compassion
🔊 The necessity of verbal praise
👑 His everlasting dominion

Tune in and be refreshed by the richness of this psalm and the God it celebrates.

Join us as we explore 1 Samuel 25—a remarkable encounter where Abigail steps into a crisis with wisdom and humility, and David learns to trust God's justice over human vengeance. This sermon encourages believers to be agents of peace and walk in godly discernment in moments of tension.

🔑 Themes include:

🙏 Wisdom in conflict
💡 Godly discernment
❤️ Humility and repentance
🕊️ Peacemaking over pride
✋ Trusting in God's justice

Listen to the heartfelt installation service of Pastor Drew Webb at Pleasant View Baptist Church. With a powerful message from Pastor Scott Pearson, this episode marks a sacred milestone, celebrating faith, leadership, and God’s calling in ministry.

This moving sermon explores Isaiah's life-changing vision of God's holiness (Isaiah 6:1–8). We are reminded that encountering the Holy God leads to repentance, transformation, and a life surrendered to His calling. Dive deep into timeless truths that stir your heart for authentic worship and service.

Key Themes:
🎯 Encountering God's Holiness
🎯 Recognizing Our Sinfulness
🎯 Receiving God’s Forgiveness
🎯 Answering God's Call with Obedience

✨ Listen closely—your view of God will define your walk with Him.

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n this moving sermon titled “The Fact of the Resurrection and Its Implications”, we explore not only the historical credibility of Jesus’ resurrection, but its transforming effect on the believer’s daily life.

✝️ What difference does the resurrection make? Everything.

🎯 Themes Explored:

🧠 Apologetics of the Resurrection – Why you can trust the empty tomb
🫶 Forgiveness and Freedom – From shame to redemption
🛐 Worship a Living Savior – Christ is alive forevermore
🔓 Guilt Lifted – There is now no condemnation
✨ Indwelling Presence – The Holy Spirit makes His home in us
🔥 Power to Overcome – Sin, self, and Satan defeated
🏡 Secure in Heaven – Eternal life promised
📣 Call to Respond – Jesus invites you to believe and follow

👂 Listen and be reminded that the resurrection is not just an event in history—it’s the power that changes everythingtoday.

In this powerful and practical sermon, listeners are encouraged to live with bold faith and unwavering devotion in both personal prayer and collaborative ministry. Drawing from Paul’s final instructions in his letter to the Colossians, this message challenges believers to expect God to move, to walk wisely, and to engage meaningfully with others in the body of Christ.

Through compelling illustrations (like Sister Betsy’s unforgettable faith in the rain) and a deep dive into Paul’s team of ministry partners, the sermon emphasizes the centrality of prayer and the beauty of diverse gifts working in unity for the Gospel.

✨ Key Themes Highlighted in the Sermon:

🙏 Persistent and Expectant Prayer — Believers are called to pray steadfastly, watchfully, and with gratitude, trusting God to move powerfully.
🕊️ Sharing the Gospel with Clarity and Grace — Paul urges the church to pray for open doors and clarity in presenting the “mystery of Christ.”
⏳ Wise Use of Time — The call to walk in wisdom, making the most of every opportunity, especially with those outside the faith.
🧂 Gracious, Seasoned Speech — Encouragement to let our words reflect God’s grace, leaving others wanting more of Christ.
🤝 Partnership in Ministry — A tribute to Paul’s co-laborers, showing the importance of unity among diverse believers, each with unique roles and stories.
🛐 Intercessory Prayer as Spiritual Labor — Epaphras is lifted up as a model for laboring in prayer on behalf of others, a ministry all believers are called to emulate.
🪞 Personal Reflection and Growth — Listeners are challenged to examine their walk, spiritual gifts, and contribution to the maturity and mission of the church.

This sermon is a stirring reminder that no one walks alone in Christ's mission — prayer connects us to heaven, and partnership connects us to each other.

This sermon unpacks biblical wisdom for living out your faith at home and at work. Discover God's purpose for children, parents, employees, and leaders — and how every role points back to serving Christ.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Roles
💼 Workplace Roles
❤️ Obedience Rooted in Christ
🎯 Serving Jesus in All Things

Listen and learn how to reflect Christ wherever God has placed you.

In this powerful sermon, we continue exploring what it truly means to live as a saint in today’s world. Rooted in Scripture, this message challenges us to see ourselves through the lens of God's truth and embrace our divine identity.

Key Themes:

Walking in Righteousness – Understanding what it means to live a life set apart for God.
Renewing the Mind – How to align our thoughts with God’s Word for lasting transformation.
Living by Faith – Trusting in God’s promises rather than worldly circumstances.
Victory over Sin – The power of grace to overcome struggles and walk in freedom.
Spiritual Identity – Recognizing who we are in Christ and living with purpose.

Watch for biblical wisdom, practical insights, and encouragement to walk confidently in your calling as a saint. Let’s live from the perspective of victory!

Join us for an inspiring sermon that explores God’s ways through biblical patterns of faith, waiting, and supernatural fulfillment. Drawing from Psalm 95:10, we examine how God works through vision, trials, and ultimate restoration in our lives. Through engaging storytelling—featuring Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the disciples—this message encourages us to trust in God's divine process, even in seasons of waiting and uncertainty.

🔹 Faith and Vision – Understanding God’s divine expectations for our lives
🔹 The Death of a Vision – How trials and setbacks shape our spiritual growth
🔹 Supernatural Fulfillment – Trusting God to complete His purpose in ways beyond our understanding
🔹 Hope in the Waiting – Learning patience and trust when we can't see the outcome
🔹 God’s Transforming Work – How surrender leads to blessings beyond imagination

If you're walking through a season of doubt or waiting, this sermon is for you! Be encouraged—God is at work behind the scenes.

In this transformative sermon from Colossians 3:1-11, we explore what it means to live with a heavenly mindset, shedding earthly distractions and embracing our identity in Christ. Discover how to walk in the renewal of the Spirit, free from sin and division.

Key Themes:
✨ Heavenly Perspective – Setting our minds on things above and living in Christ’s resurrection power.
🔥 Putting Sin to Death – Overcoming earthly desires and walking in holiness.
🆕 New Life in Christ – Embracing our identity as a transformed creation.
🤝 Unity in the Body of Christ – Breaking down barriers of division and living in love.
💡 Daily Renewal – Aligning our thoughts and actions with God’s truth.

Join us as we uncover what it means to live as saints, reflecting Christ in all we do!

In this powerful sermon, we continue exploring what it truly means to live in the freedom Christ offers. Rooted in Colossians 2:16-23, this message challenges us to reject legalism, mysticism, and worldly philosophies that distract from the sufficiency of Christ.

Key Themes:
✨ Freedom in Christ – Breaking free from man-made religious rules and embracing grace.
📖 Sufficiency of Scripture – Recognizing that Christ alone is enough for salvation and spiritual growth.
🚫 Rejecting False Teachings – Identifying and guarding against distortions of the Gospel.
🙏 Holding Fast to Christ – Growing in faith by abiding in Him and staying grounded in His truth.
💡 Walking in Discernment – Evaluating teachings and traditions through the lens of God’s Word.

Join us as we dive deeper into Paul’s message to the Colossians and discover how to walk boldly in the truth of the Gospel. Let’s learn how to live in the freedom Christ has already secured for us!

Join us as we explore Colossians 2:8-15, diving into what it truly means to experience freedom in Christ. This sermon unpacks how we can walk in victory, reject worldly philosophies, and embrace the fullness of Christ’s power in our lives.

Key Themes:

🔹 Rejecting False Philosophies – The world offers empty deceit, but true wisdom is found in Christ alone.
🔹 The Fullness of Christ – We are made complete in Him, filled with His divine power.
🔹 The Power of the Cross – Our sins are forgiven, our debt is canceled, and Satan is disarmed!
🔹 Victory Over Sin – Through Christ’s resurrection, we have the power to overcome temptation and live transformed lives.

Let this message encourage you to live boldly in the freedom Christ has secured for you! 🙌

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Join us as we dive into Colossians 2:1-7 and uncover The Purpose of the Gospel Being Revealed. The Apostle Paul’s deep love for the church reminds us of the calling to grow in faith, stand firm against deception, and live with confidence in Christ.

Key Themes:

📖 Spiritual Maturity – Striving to grow deeper in faith and understanding.
❤️ Love for the Church – Being united in Christ and encouraging one another.
⚔️ Standing Firm Against False Teachings – Guarding our hearts and minds with biblical truth.
🛡 Battle-Ready Faith – Strengthening our spiritual foundation to resist deception.
🌱 Rooted & Built Up in Christ – Living a life that reflects the power of the Gospel.
🙏 Abounding in Thanksgiving – Recognizing the joy and assurance found in Christ.

Watch or listen as we reflect on these powerful truths and ask: How firm is the foundation of your faith?

Join us as we dive into Colossians 1:24-29 and uncover the mystery of the Gospel—once hidden but now revealed to all believers. In this powerful sermon, we explore:🔥Rejoicing in Suffering – Understanding how trials shape our faith and advance God’s kingdom 📖The Call to Ministry – Every believer is a minister, entrusted with sharing the Word ✨The Mystery of Christ– "Christ in you, the hope of glory"—a life-changing revelation 🌱Spiritual Maturity – Growing in wisdom and guiding others in their walk with Christ 💪Strength for the Mission – Relying on God's power to endure and proclaim His truth This message will challenge and inspire you to embrace your calling with endurance and faith. Watch or listen and grow deeper in your walk with Christ!

In this sermon, we dive deep into the question: Who is Jesus Christ? Drawing from Colossians 1:15-23, we explore Christ's supremacy, power in creation, and His role in reconciling humanity to God. Through scriptural insights, historical context, and compelling illustrations, this sermon unpacks the true identity of Jesus and why He is the foundation of our faith. Whether you're seeking answers, strengthening your belief, or longing for a renewed connection with Christ, this episode will challenge and inspire you.Key Takeaways:🔹 Jesus as the image of the invisible God🌍 His authority over creation and the church✝️ The power of reconciliation through the cross🔥 A call to persevere in faith and worship the CreatorJoin us as we reflect on the majesty of Christ and ask the vital question: Is Jesus enough for your longing heart?

Dive into Colossians 1:9-14 as we uncover powerful truths about walking in God’s will and the journey of spiritual growth. This sermon from Pastor Ed Hedding is filled with encouraging insights, practical takeaways, and moments of reflection.

Key themes include:

🌿 Spiritual Growth: Understanding how sanctification transforms us over time into Christ’s likeness.
🙏 The Power of Prayer: Discovering how prayer fuels our walk with God and strengthens our faith.
🍎 Bearing Fruit: Exploring how a life rooted in Christ produces spiritual fruit in every good work.
💪 Strength for the Journey: Finding endurance and joy through God’s limitless power.
✨ Living with Gratitude: Reflecting on God’s blessings and the inheritance we already have as His children.

Be encouraged to pause, reflect, and celebrate how far God has brought you in your faith journey—and leave inspired to keep pursuing His will with joy and purpose.

Join us as we explore a message of God's grace and truth found in Colossians 1:3-8. In this sermon, we reflect on the transformative power of the Gospel, the faith it inspires, and the fruits of love and hope it brings to our lives. Discover practical applications for embracing God's truth, deepening your faith, and living a life that bears spiritual fruit. Whether you're a seasoned believer or seeking inspiration, this discussion will encourage and challenge you to grow in your walk with Christ.Key Topics:🙏 Faith in God's truth and the power of salvation.❤️ Living out love through unity and sacrificial service.🌟 Hope as a cornerstone of faith and its eternal promises.

Tune in for an uplifting conversation that will inspire your heart and strengthen your faith journey.

In this sermon series, Pastor Ed explores powerful biblical truths from the book of Colossians. The series kicks off as he addresses the delicate balance between freedom in Christ and the pitfalls of legalism. Learn how to live a victorious, Christ-centered life by understanding His supremacy and embracing the crucified life.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ The Supremacy of Christ over human philosophies
✔️ Balancing liberty and spiritual discipline
✔️ How to identify and overcome false teachings
✔️ Living a life of faith, ethics, and godly relationships
✔️ Practical tips for spiritual growth and transformation

Whether you're new to faith or seeking deeper understanding, this episode will help you strengthen your walk with Christ and find freedom through His grace.

📖 Featured Scripture:

Colossians 1:27 – "Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Galatians 2:20 – "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me."

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What does living the crucified life mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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In this sermon, Pastor Ed explores Psalm 92, a psalm of thanksgiving, and delves into how cultivating a grateful heart enhances our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Drawing from biblical principles, practical insights, and illustrative stories, we unpack the profound benefits of living with gratitude and reflecting on God's goodness.

Key Themes & Takeaways:

Purpose of Psalm 92
- A weekly hymn for the Sabbath, celebrating God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
- Gratitude is central to our relationship with God, as it fosters joy and strengthens faith.
- The Power of Thankfulness
- The psalmist highlights the goodness of praising God, both in the morning (to set the tone for the day) and at night (to reflect on His faithfulness).
- Benefits of gratitude include better sleep, improved mental health, and stronger relationships.
- The Righteous vs. the Wicked
- God blesses the righteous with spiritual vitality, strength, and fruitfulness, even in old age.
- In contrast, the wicked, though they may flourish temporarily, face ultimate destruction.
- Expressions of Gratitude
- Worship through music and instruments enhances the experience of thankfulness.
- Declaring God's works reminds us of His faithfulness in our lives.
- God’s Judgments and Blessings
- His judgments on evildoers demonstrate His justice and sovereignty.
- His blessings on the righteous reflect His ongoing care and provision.

Originally preached February 5, 2023

Pastor Ed dives into the timeless truths of Psalm 98, celebrating King Jesus as the Divine Warrior and faithful Deliverer. We explore how His sacrifice brings salvation, how creation itself

Key Themes include:

King Jesus as the Divine Warrior and Deliverer: Jesus, unlike earthly kings, sacrificed Himself to secure eternal victory for His people.
The Call to Joyful Praise: Psalm 98 emphasizes praising God with music, voices, and instruments, celebrating His marvelous works.
God’s Faithfulness and Covenant Love: God’s steadfast love and faithfulness to His promises are central to the psalm’s message.
Creation’s Praise for the Creator: Even nature joins in worship, symbolizing the universal reign of God.
Anticipation of Jesus’ Return and Righteous Judgment: The psalm points to a future hope when King Jesus will return, reign with justice, and restore creation.praises the Creator, and how we, too, can join in joyful worship.

Through reflections on God’s past faithfulness, present reign, and future return, this sermon will inspire you to sing a new song of hope and praise. Perfect for deepening your faith and discovering fresh joy in honoring the King of Kings!

Originally preached January 22, 2023

Pastor Ed looks to explores Psalm 5—an imprecatory psalm written by King David during a time of betrayal and turmoil. Join us as we uncover David's heartfelt cry for justice, his unwavering trust in God's holiness, and his raw, honest prayers for guidance and protection.

Key themes include:

The power of authentic, unfiltered prayer
God’s righteousness and hatred of sin
Finding renewed hope and mercy each morning
Trusting God amidst trials and opposition
Balancing praise and petition in our spiritual lives

Whether you're seeking to understand the balance of God’s love and justice or longing for encouragement in your daily walk with Christ, this sermon offers timeless insights to strengthen your faith. Listen and discover how God’s steadfast love renews us each morning, guiding us through life’s challenges with grace and purpose.

Originally preached January 15, 2023

Pastor Ed looks to Psalms of Lament, where we explore the deep cries of the human heart and the hope found in God. Starting with Psalms 42 and 43, we dive into themes of sorrow, longing, and restoration, uncovering how lament can be a pathway to renewed trust and intimacy with God.

Lament as a Spiritual Practice: Discover the biblical tradition of bringing our pain, mourning, and questions to God.
Hope Amid Despair: Learn how the psalmists navigate seasons of doubt and sorrow while clinging to the promises of God's steadfast love.
Faith and Doubt: Explore the tension between questioning God and trusting His future grace.
The Universal Cry for Redemption: Reflect on how creation itself groans for restoration, echoing our personal longing for healing and peace.
Practical Tools for Worship and Reflection: Gain insights into how lament can enrich your spiritual journey, even in times of silence and loss.

Join us as we unpack the raw honesty of the psalms, offering a lifeline of hope for those navigating the valleys of life. Whether you're mourning, seeking answers, or simply longing for a deeper connection with God, this sermon provides a space for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth.

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One of the first sermons during the pandemic, we wrap up Pastor Ed Hedding's series "Peacemakers)

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In this powerful sermon, we dive into what it means to experience spiritual breakthroughs in 2025. Are there areas in your life where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged? Together, we’ll explore practical steps to break unhealthy patterns 🔄, step boldly out of your comfort zone 🚶‍♂️, and align your life with God’s Word 📖. With inspiring scripture, real-life reflections, and actionable takeaways, this episode will help you prepare your heart 🙏 and move confidently into the new year.

Join us for an uplifting message filled with hope, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on trusting God for your next breakthrough.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to claim God’s promises for 2025!

In this sermon, we explore the profound message of Luke 2:22–35, focusing on Simeon’s encounter with the infant Jesus in the temple. Discover how Simeon’s prophecy highlights the dual impact of Christ’s presence—bringing salvation to those who accept Him and confrontation to those who reject Him.

Key themes include:

Perseverance and Faith: Lessons from Simeon and Anna about waiting on God’s promises.
Salvation for All: Jesus as the light for both Jews and Gentiles.
The Cost of Following Christ: How Jesus challenges our choices and reveals the true state of our hearts.
Hope in the Face of Pain: The significance of Mary’s sorrow and its connection to the cross.

Join us as we reflect on the timeless relevance of Simeon’s prophecy and how it calls us to respond to Jesus with faith and courage.

This sermon explores the powerful themes of God’s love, the joy of sharing the Gospel, and the call to live as Christ’s messengers in the world. Rooted in Luke 2:15-20, we delve into the shepherds’ transformative encounter with the Christ child and their role as the first evangelists.

Key themes include:

God’s Preparations for Christmas: How love came down in the form of Jesus Christ.
The Call to Evangelize: Learning from the shepherds' example to share the Good News with simplicity and authenticity.
Living Out the Gospel: Practical ways to embody hope, peace, joy, and love in our relationships.
Global and Local Missions: Inspiring stories of how we can impact lives near and far.
The Urgency of Sharing Christ: Reflecting on the significance of spreading the message of salvation today.

Whether you’re seeking encouragement or practical insights into sharing your faith, this episode invites you to ponder the profound truth of Christmas: He came, so we must go. 🌟

Join us in for inspiring sermon as we unpack the theme of Great Joy through the Christmas story, focusing on the shepherds' transformative encounter with the angels in Luke 2:8-14. This message highlights joy as a fruit of the Spirit, a gift that transcends fleeting happiness and flows from our relationship with Jesus.

Key themes include:

The Joy of Salvation: Experience the assurance and peace that come from knowing Christ and being forgiven.
The Joy of Deliverance: Discover God’s protection and victory over life's enemies—emotional, relational, and spiritual.
The Joy of Spiritual Growth: See how abiding in Christ and helping others grow in faith can fill us with purpose and delight.
The Joy of God's Presence: Find fullness of joy in God's abiding presence, both now and for eternity.

Through practical insights and biblical truth, learn how to live a joyful life despite trials, share the light of Christ in a joyless world, and embrace joy that is sometimes so overwhelming, it’s inexpressible.

This Christmas season, reflect on the true source of joy—Jesus—and discover how to make it a constant presence in your life.

Discover the extraordinary message of peace that defies human logic in this powerful Christmas sermon. Through the story of the shepherds, the lowest of society, we see how God’s grace and love reach everyone. Just as a seemingly impossible play led to victory on the football field, the humble birth of Jesus in a manger redefined how the world understands greatness and salvation.

In this message, explore:

The significance of the angel’s announcement to the shepherds.
God’s habit of using the ordinary to achieve the extraordinary.
The enduring truth that peace and salvation are available to all, regardless of status or past.

Reflect on how the story of Christ’s birth invites us to embrace humility, savor holy moments, and share the good news of Jesus with others this season. Celebrate the joy, awe, and hope of Christmas as you rediscover the Savior who came to bring peace to every heart.

Listen now to experience the wonder of peace available for all!

The advent season is upon us and we kick off our 2024 Christmas sermon series by visiting Luke 1:26 – 38 and Matthew 1:18 – 25. We look at the first advent of Christ and then turn to focus internal as we wait for Christ’s second advent.

In the US, we are looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday as we foster an attitude of gratitude. Pastor Ed delivers a message drawing on Psalm 100 for out message.

Celebrate Recovery meets in Bettendorf, IA at Pleasant View Baptist Church every Monday night and on Sunday November 17th, 2024, Pleasant View welcomed the folks from Celebrate Recovery to organize a special service highlighting the work God is doing through the ministry. This is a short message entitled "The Real 12 Steps"

Everyone has a story, and as we conclude this study of the book of Esther, we're able to look at the providence of God throughout this story. In this week's sermon, Pastor Ed reminds us to reflect on God's leading, victory, and ultimate deliverance as we celebrate Christian holidays and in our daily lives as well.This sermon takes a look at Esther 9:20 - 10:3

Everyone has a story, and as we approach the end of Esther, we're able to look at the providence of God throughout this story. Pastor Ed uses this week's sermon to encourage us to look back at our lives, to recognize the providence of God in our lives, and to mark those moments so that we remember the goodness of God.This sermon explores Esther 9:1-19

Hamon is no more, but the Hebrew people are still in danger from the machinations that he'd set in place. Through this next chapter of Esther, Pastor Ed shows us how God positioned Esther and Mordecai to counter the decree Hamon made in the king's name. Listen as Pastor Ed shares applications and lessons can we glean from the story.This sermon explores Esther 8:1-17Due to a technical issue, we were unable to save the video recording of this sermon, but by the grace of God, the audio recording was still available.

For the past 6 chapters of Esther, we've been setting the stage, raising the stakes, and seeing all the pieces fall into place. Now, in chapter 7, Pastor Ed brings us to the climax of the story! Esther brings the King and Hamon to her feast and reveals that her life is threatened by the machinations of Hamon. In a twist of fate, Hamon is executed on the very gallows he prepared for Mordecai. Is this the end of the book of Esther? No, but it is the pivot point in the plot. Watch and/or listen as Pastor Ed shares applications and lessons can we glean from the story.

This sermon explores Esther 7:1-10

For our 6th sermon in a series exploring the book of Esther, Pastor Ed brings us the tale of two men. Everyone loves a good underdog story; where someone is scooped up from the bottom rung of the ladder and lifted up until they're on top of the world! Pair that with a villain experiencing humiliation, and you've got a recipe for some grade A satisfaction. That's just what we get in this story of Hamon and Mordecai.

This sermon explores Esther 6:1-14

Pastor Ed Hedding takes us to Romans 13 for a timely sermon exploring what should be running through the mind of a Christ Follower as they enter the voting booths.

Dale McCaulley of The Timothy Initiative joins the congregation of Pleasant View and takes us to Numbers 13 and 14 to share the keys on how to miss the promised land.

Our study of the book of Esther continues with the 5th sermon in the series. Pastor Ed takes us to Esther 5:1-14 for "A Plea Welcomed by the Providence of God"

Jeremy Kluth from Scripture Alive Ministry presents Paul

"Witness the total transformation of Saul, a violent persecutor of the first century church, into the man known as Paul, the bold apostle willing to die for the sake of Christ. Including memorable stories like Paul's conversion in Damascus and Paul and Silas in prison, along with some of Paul's most well-known passages to the churches, this 40-minute presentation combining the book of Acts and six of the Pauline epistles will both encourage and challenge. Recited using the NET and NIV translations."

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Drewe Zanki steps up to the pulpit as he continues our sermon series exploring the book of Esther. He opens up Esther chapter 4 as he highlights the invisible people.

Pastor Ed brings us our third message in a series exploring the book of Esther. Taking us to Esther Esther 3:1-15, he explores the development of the plot to exterminate the Jews by Haman.

Jim Panaggio with Reach Global steps up to the pulpit for a sermon that takes us to Colossians 3:1-4 as we learn about the Consequences of a Resurrected Life.

David Elmore has a heart for evangelism and he helps us understand what stops us from making disciples. This message taps into Matthew 28:18-19, Luke 8:38-39.

Church Elder Aaron Barfels fills in for Pastor Ed as we hear the second message in a series exploring the book of Esther. Taking us to Esther 2:1-22, Aaron showcases a placement arranged by the providence of God.

Pastor Ed kicks off our verse by verse journey through the book of Esther by giving us some historical background and context for the setting while also outlining the overarching application we'll be focusing on in this series:

Everyone has a story
God is writing the story of your life
The last chapter of your life has not been written yet

Join us as we explore Esther 1:1-22 with the sermon A Position Vacated by the Providence of God

Joel Nelson from Converge North Central joins us to deliver a shortened message looking at the life of Leah. A lot of people look Jacob's favoritism towards his life Rachel in contrast to Leah, but Joel challenges us to look a little deeper, a little further into the story to see a better picture of how God cared for her.

Gerad Hall follows up on his sermon about "Avoiding the Double-Minded Life" with another message from the life of Samson. Disappointment is rampant in the experience of everyone and Gerad proposes a way forward for the Christ believer: how to think rightly about disappointment and how to avoid becoming its servant. Be encouraged to orient your life appropriately around God!

Pleasant View welcomes Gerad Hall to the pulpit as he takes us to Judges 14. We explore the life of Samson and the downfall his duplicitous life. Let your "yes" mean "yes" and your "no" mean "no" as we learn how to avoid living a double-minded life.

In the first part of Pastor's Ed's sermon series on Anger, we learned about where Anger comes from and this sermon addresses how we can tame that powerful emotion. This sermon series takes some inspiration from Dr. Gary Chapman's book on Anger.

With inspiration from Dr. Gary Chapman's Anger: Taming A Powerful Emotion, we take a look at the emotion of Anger as Pastor Ed preaches the sermon "Where Does Anger Come From?".

Its Father's Day in the US and Pastor Ed comes to the congregation with a message explaining "Why Marriage Works"

PVBC wraps up our study of the book of Galatians with an overview of the book.

PVBC wraps up our walk through of the book of Galatians as Pastor Ed looks to Galatians 6:11 - 18 and shares that "Freedom Brings Christ Followers to Boast in the Cross Alone". The next lesson will wrap up the sermon series with an overview of Galatians.

PVBC returns to the book of Galatians for this Sunday before Memorial Day. Pastor Ed kicks off the first part of Galatians chapter 6 as he tells us how "Freedom Brings Responsibility to Care for One Another".

Darlene Line from Chosen People Ministries steps up to the pulpit at Pleasant View Baptist Church this week.

This Mother's Day Pastor Ed takes us to 1 Samuel and the story of Samuel's mother, Hannah.

Pastor Ed brings us a message from John 17: 13-21, "Jesus Desire for Christian Unity". This brief message was delivered on Pleasant View's annual Serve Sunday, when the congregation gathers for a shortened sermon before going out to volunteer and serve to local community.

"Freedom Comes by Consistently Walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit" that the message from this entry in the "Liberating Freedom" sermon series that walks us through the book of Galatians. This message takes us to Galatians 5:1-25.

We take time to listen to a special message from Pastor Ed that takes us to I Thessalonians 1:1 - 10 and helps us understand the distinguishing marks of "The Church That Pleases God "

After a few weeks focusing on Palm Sunday and Easter, and having the chance to hear from some Converge missionaries, we are reopening the book of Galatians as Pastor Ed explores Galatians 4: 8 - 31 with warnings about the risk of "Moving from Freedom in Christ back to Spiritual Bondage".

We are excited to welcome Roman and Emily Citac, Converge missionaries to Moldova, to the pulpit to share a message with the congregation of Pleasant View.

Some describe it as the Super Bowl Sunday of Christianity, the day that the Christ displayed His awesome power over death and rose from the grave after being buried for three days. On this Resurrection Sunday (also known as Easter Sunday), we gather to celebrate His victory and the opportunity of us to spend eternity with our savior. Pastor Ed takes us to I Corinthians 1-4 and 12-22 with a sermon entitled "Embracing the Truth of the Resurrection"

The Sunday before Resurrection Sunday (also known as Easter Sunday) is known as Palm Sunday. It kicks off what is known as Holy Week which is the period including Christ's triumphant entry to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, His death at the cross on Good Friday, and His Resurrection. Pastor Ed takes time to explain just "What is the Purpose and Power of Palm Sunday?"

We continue to survey the Gleanings of a Former Legalist during our Liberating Freedom sermon series.

It's time to pause our scripture by scripture walk through Galatians and take a couple of weeks to explore the Bible and how it relates to this book. Pastor Ed explores part one of "The Gleanings of a Former Legalist" from our Liberating Freedom sermon series.

Opening up our Bibles to the fourth chapter of Galatians, we join Pastor Ed for the sermon "Moving from Bondage to Freedom in Christ" which looks at Galatians 4:1 - 7.

This week we learn about "The Purpose of the Covenant" as the sermon series "Liberating Free" continues taking us through the book of Galatians. Be ready to open up your Bibles to Galatians Galatians 3:15 - 29

We place a pause on our tour of Galatians to visit the book of Romans where Pastor Ed lays out "The New Testament Believer's Response and Responsibility to the Old Testament Law". Be ready to open your Bible to Romans 4.

Our study of Galatians continues as Pastor Ed Hedding returns to the pulpit to deliver a message on Galatians 3:10 - 14, its the sermon "Salvation is by Faith Alone".

Church elder Aaron Barfels continues his guest sermons in our series in the book of Galatians, it's "Christ Crucified - Why It Matters."

Our journey through the book of Galatians resumes as church elder Aaron Barfels steps up to the pulpit and we open up to the third chapter in Galatians, its "Is Righteousness by Faith or by Works of Law?"

We welcome Dave Elmore to the pulpit as he helps us with evangelism. Taking us to Mark 5:22-34, he delivers the sermon "Helping People Reach Jesus."

Pastor Ed takes time to explore Psalm 91 in this prerecorded sermon that was first broadcast on Sunday January 14th, 2024 after Pleasant View cancelled in-person service due to extreme cold temperatures.

Pastor Ed preaches his first message of 2024; entitled "God Wants to Do a New Thing"... sounds perfect as we kick off a new year!

2023 is wrapping up at Pleasant View, but before we welcome in the New Year, Pastor Ed brings us a message entitled "Stability During the Winds of Change".

The final message in Pastor Ed's 2023 Christmas sermon series "Behold A Savior Is Born". We learn about "The Gift of Waiting"

Its the week before Christmas and Pastor Ed delivers a sermon entitled "The Prophetic Peace"

The advent season continues as returns to share the next message in the sermon series, "Behold A Savior is Born". He delivers a sermon entitled "The Servant Love of Jesus"

The advent season continues as Pleasant View welcomes Gerad Hall back to the pulpit to share the next message in the sermon series, "Behold A Savior is Born". He delivers a sermon entitled "The Joy of Anticipation"

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Pastor Ed shifts our focus towards the Advent season. This year's Christmas sermon series at Pleasant View is entitled "Behold a Savior is Born" and the first message in the series speaks of "A Promised Hope".

Its the Sunday before Thanksgiving and Pastor Ed delivers a special Thanksgiving message, its "A Constant in an Age of Uncertainty" which explores Psalm 46.

Pastor Ed leads us into the seventh sermon in his series "Liberating Freedom, its "Paul Condemns Salvation by the Works of the Law: Part Two" from Galatians 2:15 - 21.

We resume our journey through Galatians as Pastor Ed leads us into the sixth sermon in his series walking through Galatians, its "Paul Condemns Salvation by the Works of the Law: Part One" from Galatians Galatians 2:15 - 16 .15We who are Jews by birthand not sinful Gentiles 16know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.

We welcome Gerad Hall to Pleasant View as he fulls the pulpit while Pastor Ed is out of town. He preaches from Judges 7:1-23 with the sermon "The Role of Weakness".

Pastor Ed leads us into the fifth sermon in his series walking through Galatians, its "Paul Confronts Prejudice" from Galatians 2:11 - 14.From BibleGateway.comPaul Opposes Cephas11When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group. 13The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.14When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?

Pastor Ed leads us into the fourth sermon in his series walking through Galatians, its "Paul Fulfills His Calling" from Galatians Galatians 2:1 - 10.From BibleGateway.comPaul Accepted by the Apostles2Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race in vain. 3Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek. 4This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. 5We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.6As for those who were held in high esteemwhatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritismthey added nothing to my message. 7On the contrary, they recognized that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised. 8For God, who was at work in Peter as an apostle to the circumcised, was also at work in me as an apostle to the Gentiles. 9James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. 10All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.

Pastor Ed leads us into the third sermon in his series walking through Galatians, its "Preach the Gospel in the Name of Jesus" from Galatians 1:13-24.From BibleGateway.com13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. 14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born,[a] and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to[b] me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone;[c] 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days. 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. 20 (In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!) 21 Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23 They only were hearing it said, He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy. 24 And they glorified God because of me.

Our journey through the Book of Galatians continues as we turn to chapter 1:6-12 and are encouraged to "Preach the Gospel"!From BibleGateway.comNo Other Gospel6I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel 7not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.10For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[a] of Christ.Paul Called by God11For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.[b] 12For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

It's the start of a brand new sermon series at Pleasant View! We turn our attention to Galatians for some fast facts during an introduction to the series "Liberating Freedom".

Pastor Ed wraps up this study of 1st John by driving home "The Certainty Christ Followers Have in Christ".

We begin the final chapter in our study of of 1st John as Pastor Ed directs us to 1st John 5:1-5. Do you know the certainty of victory because of Christ? That's the message we'll be hearing today.

The sermon series "Living Genuine Fellowship with the Father" continues during a special outdoor service. Pastor Ed takes us to 1st John 4:7-21 to share with us "The Test of True Love".

Pastor Ed enters a new chapter in the book of 1st John, and we dive into 1st John 4:1-9 for a sermon explaining "The Test of True Doctrine (The Importance of Believing Gods Truth)".

Pastor Ed continues the sermon series "Living in Genuine Fellowship with the Father" which walks through the book of 1st John. We head to 1st John 3:4 -27 for the conclusion of a two-part sermon entitled "Live Faithful to the Apostle's Teaching - Part Two".

Pastor Ed continues the sermon series "Living in Genuine Fellowship with the Father" which walks through the book of 1st John. Today we head to 1st John 2:28-3:3 for the beginning of a two-part sermon entitled "Live Faithful to the Apostle's Teaching - Part One".

Our journey through 1st John continues as Pastor Ed is preaching the sermon "Stay Faithful to the Apostle's Teaching" which digs into 1st John 2:18-27.

Pastor Ed recently returned from a trip to Kenya with the Timothy Initiative, that experience is the inspiration behind today's message; "How to Develop and Maintain a Burden for the Lost".

It's time to dive back into the book of 1st John as Pastor Ed is back and preaching the sermon "The Evidence that a Christ Follower Knows God" which digs into I John 2:3 - 17. From BibleGateway.com 3And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him:6whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. The New Commandment 7Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. 9Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 10Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. 11But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

12I am writing to you, little children,because your sins are forgiven for his name's sake.13I am writing to you, fathers,because you know him who is from the beginning.I am writing to you, young men,because you have overcome the evil one.I write to you, children,because you know the Father.14I write to you, fathers,because you know him who is from the beginning.I write to you, young men,because you are strong,and the word of God abides in you,and you have overcome the evil one.

Do Not Love the World 15Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the worldthe desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of lifeis not from the Father but is from the world. 17And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

We cannot understand grace until we understand how truly lost and doomed we are. Church Elder Mike Findlay takes us to Romans 1:28-32; Titus 2:11-12; Ephesians 2:8-10 as he steps up to the pulpit to share about "What's so amazing about grace."

Our journey through the book of 1st John continues as Austin Fink picks up the sermon series and dives into 1st John 1:5-2:2. Its a sermon entitled "The Evidence for Reality of Sin".

We set the stage for a journey through the Book of 1st John. Why did the Apostle John write the book and who was he writing it too? It's our introduction to Living in Genuine Fellowship with the Father as we dive into 1st John 1:1-4. From BibleGateway.com The Word of Life 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life2the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us 3that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.

"The Call to Be a Resilient Disciple", that's the message Pastor Ed shares for our 2023 Father's Day sermon as he takes us to the Book of Ester.

Pastor Ed concludes a sermon series on Managing God's Resources. The third message in the series looks at managing the spiritual gifts God has given us as he takes us to 1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11.

Being a wise steward goes beyond finances. Pastor Ed preaches about taking care of the Earth and all of God's creation within it. He also touches upon the tragedy of the partial building collapse of The Davenport on May 28th, 2023. This is the second message in a sermon series looking at managing God's resources. Learn more about how the Salvation Army is assisting residents displaced by the apartment building collapse: https://bit.ly/45NHj8G

The resources God has entrusted to us go beyond our finances. Pastor Ed starts 3-week sermon series looking at how we manage God's resources and this first week starts with generosity. We dive into 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 to take a look at the wisdom Paul had to share with the Corinthians.

Pastor Rick McGough from Local Church Apologetics fills the pulpit at Pleasant View as he shares a message driving home how Faith and Reason are both considered evidence that compliment each other! Listen to his message "Faith, Reason & Reality"

Pastor Ed heads to 2nd Timothy 3:12 - 15 for this year's Mother's Day sermon, "A Mother's Love".

Pastor Ed delivers a short message entitled "Joy Unspeakable that Lasts"

We have a special message from Austin Fink, as he preaches out of 1st Peter 4:12-19 with the sermon entitled "Suffering According to God's Will".

What sort of challenges do the spiritual leaders of churches face? Pastor Ed takes us through a sermon looking at the qualifications, the responsibilities, and the challenges for church leadership.

We are joined by guest speaker, Pastor Kevin Wilson who delivers the evangelism focused message, "Follow - Form - Fish" with scripture from Matthew 4:18-20.

We gather in Bettendorf to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ as Pastor Ed goes to 1st Corinthians 15 for the sermon "The Greatest Day in History".

We reflect on the death of Christ and share in communion with one another as Pastor Ed preaches about "What Happened as a Result of the Cross"

On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Ed delivers the second sermon in his lenten series. The message is entitled "The Significance of Holy Week."

As we make our way through the season of Lent, Pastor Ed starts a sermon series entitled "Lent: Repentance Remembrance Renewal". The first sermon takes us to Psalm 51 as we hear about "Conviction Leading to Revival"

Austin Fink takes us to Galatians in order to better understand the Gospel and why there is only One Gospel that Christians believe in. Join us as we explore Galatians 1:6-12.

Pleasant View welcomes Don and Jodi Green to the church as Don takes us to the book of Ephesians for a message about God's Grace.

We continue the sermon series "Marriage: God's Portrait of the Gospel" as Pastor Ed delivers the final message entitled "God's Purpose and Design for the Family."

We continue the sermon series "Marriage: God's Portrait of the Gospel" as Pastor Ed delivers the third message entitled "Quality Communication in Marriage".

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we kick off the new sermon series "Marriage: God's Portrait of the Gospel" as Pastor Ed delivers the first sermon entitled "God's Purpose and Design for Marriage".

We bring the sermon series "Emotions and God" to a close as Pastor Ed takes us to Psalm 92 and informs us about "The Benefit of a Thankful Heart"

With the start of the new year, Pastor Ed delivers Pleasant View's vision message for 2023, "Are You Nearsighted or Farsighted in 2023?"

Pastor Ed continues the "Emotions and God" sermon series. The third sermon takes a look at Psalm 98 and is entitled "Sanctity of Life - The Shout for Joy".

Pastor Ed continues the "Emotions and God" sermon series. The second sermon takes a look at Psalm 5 and is entitled "The Cry for Justice".

Pastor Ed kicks off a new sermon series this week, Emotions and God. The first sermon takes a look at Psalm 42 & 43 and is entitled "The Downcast Soul".

We're kicking off the new year as Pastor Ed delivers the sermon, "Moving Forward in 2023".

Christmas is here and what better place to experience the day than in church? Pastor Ed wraps up his Advent sermon series with the message entitled "The Creeds of Christmas - The Passion of Christ at Christmas".

We're one week away from Christmas Day as Pastor Ed delivers the fourth sermon in his Advent season sermon series, its called "The Creeds of Christmas - The Portrait of Christ at Christmas".

This week we listen in to the third sermon in Pastor Ed's Advent sermon series, "The Creeds of Christmas - The Presents Given by Christ at Christmas"

Christmas continues at Pleasant View as we listen to the second sermon in Pastor Ed's Advent Sermon Series, it's "The Creeds of Christmas - The Presence of Christ at Christmas".

Christmas comes to Pleasant View as we launch into the season of Advent with Pastor Ed's sermon series entitled "The Creeds of Christmas". We'll be listening to the first sermon in the series, "The Creeds of Christmas - The Father's Plan and Preparation at Christmas".

Pastor Ed delivers our 2022 Thanksgiving sermon, "Satisfying a Hunger for God " which takes a look at Psalm 84:1 - 12.

Austin returns to the pulpit as he takes us back to the book of Lamentations for the sermon "How Lonely Sits the City Part 4" which explores Lamentations 2:11-22

Pastor Ed wraps up our study of 2nd Peter with the message "Lessons to Live By from I and 2 Peter".

Pastor Ed continues our study of 2nd Peter with the message "The Way to Live in Anticipation of Jesus' Imminent Return" which looks at 2 Peter 3:14 - 18.

Pastor Ed returns to our study of 2nd Peter with the message "The Certainty of Jesus' Second Advent" which looks at 2 Peter 3:8-13.

Celebrate Recovery meets in Bettendorf, IA at Pleasant View Baptist Church every Monday night and on Sunday October 16th, 2022, Pleasant View welcomed Pastor Bob Larson from Celebrate Recovery to deliver a sermon entitled "Hope"

This week Pastor Ed returns to our study of 2nd Peter with the message "The Mocking of Jesus Second Advent" which looks at 2 Peter 3:1-7

Pastor Ed identifies "What are the Basic Beliefs of a True Follower of Christ" as he takes a break from the study of 2nd Peter.

Pastor Ed continues his sermon series exploring 2nd Peter with the sermon "Descriptors of False Teachers - Part Two" which dives into 2 Peter 2:17 - 22.

This week Pastor Ed continues his sermon series exploring 2nd Peter with the sermon "Descriptors of False Teachers - Part One" which dives into 2 Peter 2:11-16.

This week Pastor Ed continues his sermon series exploring 2nd Peter with the sermon "Deliverance and Destruction by the Same God" which dives into 2 Peter 2:4-10.

This week we have a special guest message from Converge Missionary, Drew Robertson.

Pastor Ed continues his sermon series exploring 2nd Peter with the sermon "Anticipating and Discerning Truth from Error" which dives into 2nd Peter 2:1-3.

This week, Pastor Ed continues his sermon series exploring 2nd Peter with the sermon "The Majestic Glory of Christ and His Powerful Word" which dives into 2nd Peter 1:16 - 21.

This week Pastor Ed continues his sermon series exploring 2nd Peter with the sermon "The Importance of Remembering" which dives into 2nd Peter 1:12-15.

Pastor Ed returns to 2nd Peter for this week's sermon, "The Confidence that Heaven is Our Home" which dives into 2nd Peter 1:10 -11.

Pastor Ed returns from his Sabbatical and delivers the appropriately named sermon, "What I Learned on My Sabbatical"

Pastor Ed continues his sabbatical and Austin Fink delivers the third message from his series based out of Lamentations, How Lonely Sits the City.

Pastor Ed continues his sabbatical and Aaron Barfels delivers a sermon entitled "What is the Gospel?"

Pastor Ed returns to 2nd Peter for this week's sermon, "The Divine Makeover - Part Two" which dives into 2nd Peter 1:5-9

Pastor Ed delivers Father's Day sermon entitled "A Few Good Men"

Pastor Ed continues his new sermon series walking through the book of 2nd Peter. Listen in to a sermon entitled "The Divine Makeover - Part One" with scripture taken from 2nd Peter 1:2 - 4.

Pastor Ed kicks off a new sermon series walking through the book of 2nd Peter. Listen in to this sermon entitled "Introduction to 2 Peter" with scripture taken from 2nd Peter 1:1-3.

Pastor Ed delivers the second part of a 2-part a sermon series entitled "Money Matters of the Heart"

Pastor Ed delivers the first part of a 2-part a sermon series entitled "Money Matters of the Heart"

Pastor Ed delivers a special shortened message as we prepare to serve our community on this Serve Sunday.

Pastor Ed delivers a special Mother's Day message, "The Unrelenting Faith of a Mom" which dives into 2 Kings 4:8-37.

Pastor Ed delivers a sermon entitled "The Ultimate Blessing of Enduring Suffering" as he wraps up his sermon series walking through 1st Peter.

Pastor Ed delivers a sermon entitled "The Desired Attitudes of a Pastor / Elder" as he continues his sermon series walking through 1st Peter.

Pastor Ed shares a special Easter message entitled "10 Benefits of the Resurrection" which looks at Luke 23:54-56; 24:1-12.

Moody Radio's Regional Manager, Jason Crosby, joins us to deliver a sermon entitled "What Should I Worry About?" which looks at Matthew 6:25-34.

Pastor Ed delivers a sermon entitled "The Blessings Found in Enduring Suffering" as he continues his sermon series walking through 1st Peter.

Pastor Ed resumes his sermon series walking through the book of 1st Peter with a sermon entitled "Fervent in Love" which looks at 1st Peter 4:7-11.

Guest speaker Dale McCaulley of the Timothy Initiative, who delivers a message entitled "What Got You Here, Wont Get You There" which looks at Romans 1:8-16.

Guest preacher Gerad Hall delivers a message entitled "Missing An Opportunity" which looks at 2 Samuel 6:1-23.

Pastor Ed delivers a sermon entitled "Live for God's Blessings" as he continues his sermon series walking through 1st Peter.

Pastor Ed continues his sermon series walking through the book of 1st Peter with a sermon entitled "Blessing Found in Having a Clear Conscience" which looks at 1st Peter 3:18 - 22.

Pastor Ed continues his sermon series walking through the book of 1st Peter with a sermon entitled "Blessings Found in the Midst of Suffering" which looks at 1st Peter 3:14-17.

Pastor Ed returns to his sermon series walking through the book of 1st Peter with a sermon entitled "A Blessing Inherited" which looks at 1st Peter 3:8 - 13

Pastor Ed delivers the vision sermon for 2022 entitled "Own the Vision"

Pastor Ed delivers a sermon entitled "The Theology of Death"

Worship Leader Austin Fink fills the pulpit this week to deliver a sermon entitled "The Sovereignty of Our God".

We enjoy the afterglow of Christmas as Pastor Ed delivers a special message entitled "Facing Spiritual Warfare Head On"

We continue the Advent Season at Pleasant View as Pastor Ed delivers the final sermon in the sermon series "A Box Office Christmas" with the sermon "Imagine a World Without Relationships ". This sermon series uses the lens of popular Christmas stories to deliver lessons about Christmas. This week's sermon take a look at the Home Alone 2.

We continue the Advent Season at Pleasant View as Pastor Ed delivers the third sermon in the sermon series "A Box Office Christmas" with the sermon "Imagine a World Without Boundaries ". This sermon series uses the lens of popular Christmas stories to deliver lessons about Christmas. This week's sermon take a look at the Christmas Classic, A Christmas Story.

We continue the Advent Season at Pleasant View as Pastor Ed delivers the second sermon in the sermon series "A Box Office Christmas" with the sermon "Imagine a World Without Joy ". This sermon series uses the lens of popular Christmas stories to deliver lessons about Christmas. This week's sermon take a look at the Christmas Classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

We kick of the Advent Season at Pleasant View as Pastor Ed delivers the first sermon in the sermon series "A Box Office Christmas" with the sermon "Imagine a World Without Hope". This sermon series uses the lens of popular Christmas stories to deliver lessons about Christmas. This week's sermon take a look at the Christmas Classic, It's a Wonderful Life.

Pastor Ed returns with the 24th part of a sermon series exploring the first book of the Bible; Genesis. This sermon is titled "The Cycle of Dysfunction" and takes a look at Genesis 25:19 34; 26; 27.