Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church

Psalm 144 | Shielded by Grace, Singing with Joy

Confidence in Troubled Times: Psalm 3 | May 18 | Pastor Josh Engen | Ballard's Bridge Baptist Church

God is Near and Far | Psalm 113

Happiness found in the Son.

The Psalms are a divinely inspired collection of songs, prayers, and instructions by God’s people, for God’s people that include Praise, Lament, Wisdom, and the Messiah.

Easter Sunday!

Jesus is God Jesus is Humble Jesus cares about the holiness of the church

1. Different Kinds of Idols 2. How to Help Others with Their Idols 3. Replace the Idol with the Truth

Prayer and Fasting

1. Realize there is Hope 2. Make Jesus the King of Your Life 3. Search the Scriptures

1. Can Christians Disagree? 2. What are you willing to Sacrifice for Unity and the Mission? 3. When Opportunities Close, Can you see the Open Door? 4. Are you Prepared for Spiritual Warfare?

1. Salvation is by Grace Alone 2. Grace Changes Your Life 3. Grace Produces Sacrificial Love

1. Keep Sharing the Gospel 2. Keep the Unity of the Church 3. Keep Trusting in God through Trials 4. Commit Pastors to the Lord’s Care

1. Led by the Spirit and Fasting 2. Truth Versus Trickery 3. Connecting the Dots: Jesus in the Scriptures

1. Pray through the Pain
 2. Be Free From Spiritual Prison
 3. Give Honor to a Holy God

1. The church is comprised of a wide diverse body of individuals. 2. We are united around our faith in Jesus Christ alone. 3. We are called to be encouragers of one another to follow Jesus, lift up the name of Jesus, and to live in love with one another and our fellow man.

Acts 10 shows us the power of the gospel—it unites all people, it tears down barriers, and it transforms lives. God’s grace is truly for all! 1. Your Life, a Worship Offering 2. In Christ, United 3. Jesus, the Ultimate Judge

Section 1: Don’t Give up on God, Don’t Give up on the Church Section 2: Do you believe in Miracles? Section 3: Don’t Miss the Greatest Miracle of All

1. Murder and the Image of God (Genesis 9:6–7) 2. Image of God at Conception (Genesis 5:3) 3. History of Interpretation

1. Synonyms for Pastors (Plural) (1 Peter 5:1, 1 Tim 5:17) 2. Pastoral Qualifications in (1 Timothy 3:1- 7) 3. Pastors Teach the Difficult Passages too (1 Timothy 2:12)

1. What is the church? A church is a group of Christians. A church is an embassy of Christ’s heavenly kingdom. A church is a unified and diverse people. 2.. What does a church do? The church proclaims the good news and commands of Christ the King. The church affirms one another as citizens in Christ’s Kingdom. The Church displays God’s holiness and love. The church follows the teaching and example...

1. The Bible is Inspired (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
 2. The Bible is Infallible (1 Peter 1:23-25)
 3. How to Interpret God’s Inspired and Infallible Word?

1. Faith that leads to Saving Comfort 2. Faith by the Power of the Holy Spirit 3. Faith in Jesus 4. Faithfulness of God 5. Faith Leads to Action

1. Love is shown through Sacrifice (John 3:16) 2. Trust in God’s timing (Galatians 4:4) 3. Jesus is Truly God and Truly Man (Galatians 4:4–6) 4. God’s Love Propels us to Go and Share

Joy is 1. knowing and trusting in God, 2. following how God wants us to live, 3. hoping in God’s promises for the future. 1. Joy in a Savior (Luke 2:8-11) 2. Joy in Obedience and Eternal Life (Isa 35)