Bay Ridge Christian Church

Kishor Pandagade speaks to the church about the work that ANM is doing in India.

All Christians are called to receive, contend for, and pass on the one true faith that was delivered once and for all to God’s people. Jude 1:1-4

God’s Word is living and active, and it penetrates to our deepest recesses to expose and judge and to point us to Christ, our Great High Priest. Hebrews 4:12-13

The key to godly character and a life blessed by God is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines actions and character. Proverbs 4:20-27

The wise person learns to control their words and actions to promote understanding and peace rather strife and anger. Proverbs 29:11

Humans were created with inherent limits, and the wise person knows and embraces the need for self-control and limits in life. Proverbs 25:16

The Christian community is called to be transformed into the image of Christ in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Romans 12:1-2

As those who are cared for and blessed by God, we should develop a heart that is generous towards others in thought and action, willing to help in whatever way we can. Proverbs 11:24-26

Friends have a powerful influence upon us, so the wise person builds close relationships with people who will encourage them in prudent, healthy actions rather than emboldening them in foolish, harmful habits. Proverbs 13:20

Words have powerful consequences for individuals and the whole community, so the wise person controls their tongue. Proverbs 12:18

Sin alienated us from God and one another, but Christ’s blood has purchased our unity with God and one another. Ephesians 2:11-22

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead to show that He is the Lord of Life and that everyone who believes in Him has eternal life. John 11

Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth to show that He is the Messiah, the Light of the world, Who came to call sinful humans out of the darkness into His glorious light. John 9:1-7

Jesus fed the multitude as a sign that He is the True Bread of Life, Who came down from heaven so that whoever feeds upon Him through believing in Him would have eternal life. John 6:1-15

Jesus healed the lame man with His powerful word on the Sabbath to show that He is Lord of the Sabbath because He is One with God the Father and does the works of the Father. John 5:1-18

Jesus is the Sovereign Lord over all Who calls us to embrace Him in humble faith for Who He is, not for what we want Him to do for us. John 4:43-54

Jesus cleansed the Temple as a sign that He is the Lord of God’s House, and the True Temple of God. John 2:13-25

Jesus turned water into wine as a sign that He is the Lord of the New Covenant and its great wedding feast. John 2:1-11

Disciples are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel. Matthew 28:19-20

Disciples use their spiritual gifts and look for ways to serve in the local church. 1 Peter 4:10-11

Disciples are part of God’s people and work to connect with others in vital relationships in their local church. Acts 2:46-47

Disciples love God and gather with others to express their love in corporate worship to God. Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Disciples embrace the gospel, admitting their sin and receiving God’s grace offered to them in Christ. 2 Timothy 2:1-2

The elder brother in the parable mistakenly thought that success, life and joy was found in attempting to keep the rules rather than in relationship with the father, who he misunderstood and disdained. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

The younger son in the parable mistakenly thought that his identity and joy would be found through self-discovery and self-indulgence apart from the father’s presence and will. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32