Beartown Road Alliance Church Podcast

Aug 8 – Giving vs. Receiving Jesus said that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Most of us would agree with this; however, some people are hesitant to give their time to ministry in a local church. Pastor Dave explains why people are hesitant and why they should step up and serve. Website Connect Family Devotions Facebook YouTube

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. Emotionally Healthy Suffering When you are experiencing suffering, James tells us to be patient and not grumble against each othe...

In SummerBlast this past week, the kids learned about the tower of babel.  We described the tower as the people’s attempt to connect with the gods by constructing a stairway to heaven.  Humans continue to search for purpose and significance by constructing our own stairways to heaven.  In a stunning turn of events, God constructed his own “stairway to heaven.”  Only one thing i...

Rotten Wealth More money, more stuff.  Sadly, this is the pursuit of many in this life. Those who choose this path will lose sight of the one thing that matters most.  Jeremy Gorham, lead pastor of Crosstown Alliance Church, inspires us from the book of James to stop settling for second best and start pursuing God’s best. Website Family Devotions YouTube Facebook

Our world is ever-changing, and life is constantly moving…sometimes too quickly.  We make plans, but they don’t always work out.  Wouldn’t it be great to know that there is one person we can always rely on?  Jon O’Neil explains. Website Facebook YouTube

Mark 1:14-20 Jesus begins his ministry with three key words.  What did that mean for the original disciples?  What does that mean for us? What do they mean for me?

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. Criticizing God - "The Book of James: Faith that Works" part 10 - June 20th, 2021 We judge those around us without even thinking...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. June 13 – Unfriend the World Are you too friendly with the world?  James says that friendship with the world is hatred towar...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. June 6 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Coke and Pepsi. Windows and Mac. Democrat and Republican.  There are many things in life that c...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. The Power of the Tongue Would you consider yourself to have good control of your tongue? James 3 is notable for expressing the po...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. May 23rd - Faith and Works Have you ever read the Bible and felt like the message is a little contradictory? James 2 is possibly...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. May 16 – Playing Favorites Do you show favoritism to the rich and popular over the poor and marginalized?  James tells us to...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. May 9 – The True Religion Test Do you possess true religion? To make sure you don’t deceive yourself, James has a test for you co...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. May 2 – Just Do It! We are experts at self-deception. After all, no one talks to you more than…well…you. One of the ways we decei...

Series Overview: “Faith That Works: The Book of James” The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. April 25th – Listening and Anger Pastor Adam explores James 1:19-21 on the connection between our ability to listen and anger. We...

Faith That Works: The Book of James The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. April 18 – The Allure of Instant Gratification We have all been tempted to indulge in something sinful. James describes the dangers of taking the ba...

Faith That Works: The Book of James The Book of James answers the question, “How do I practically live out my faith?” This sermon series will help us put our faith to work as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities that life throws at us. April 11 – The Purpose of Our Pain Most of us do not enjoy trials.  We are typically ok with some discomfort, but nobody wants to experience se...

The Goodness of Galilee After Jesus' resurrection, He asked his followers to meet Him 60 miles north in Galilee. This was a strategic move for Jesus. Pastor Dave explains the significance of this and why it should matter for modern-day Jesus followers. Website YouTube Facebook

Palms of Justice When Jesus entered Jerusalem, everyone waved palm branches and shouted praises to God…except for the Pharisees.  They rebuked Jesus.  Jesus responded to the Pharisees by quoting a verse from Habakkuk.  Pastor Dave explains the significance of Jesus’ statement and how it should inspire us to pursue justice, mercy, and humility. Beartownroad.org YouTube Facebook

Time, Treasure, Talent: March 7 – March 28 God has given each of us three valuable resources: Time, Treasure, and Talent. All of us will use them. Some of us will steward them wisely. Join us as we inspire one another to be wise stewards of the three gifts God gave all of us. Buried Talent Have you ever witnessed an individual with tremendous talent in a particular field that n...

Time, Treasure, Talent: March 7 – March 28 God has given each of us three valuable resources: Time, Treasure, and Talent. All of us will use them. Some of us will steward them wisely. Join us as we inspire one another to be wise stewards of the three gifts God gave all of us. The Antidote to Greed We live in the wealthiest society in human history.  God has been good to us...

Time, Treasure, Talent: March 7 – March 28 God has given each of us three valuable resources:  Time, Treasure, and Talent.  All of us will use them.  Some of us will steward them wisely.  Join us as we inspire one another to be wise stewards of the three gifts God gave all of us. March 7 – Number Your Days Moses had a unique perspective on time.  In Psalm 90, he gave us on...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Prayer and fasting acknowledges our need for God to go before us.  During this 21-day journey together, let's pursue God like never before. Feb 28 – Burden Breakers Sometimes people use fasting to manipulate God while mistreating others.  In Isaiah 58, God rebukes His people for fasting this way.  Join us as we discover the real reason for fastin...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Prayer and fasting acknowledges our need for God to go before us.  During this 21-day journey together, let's pursue God like never before. Feb 21 – Bethel The goal of this 21-day fast is a breakthrough with God.  We all have things holding us back from experiencing more of God.  Join us as we learn from Jacob’s big decision that led to his famil...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Prayer and fasting acknowledges our need for God to go before us.  During this 21-day journey together, let's pursue God like never before. Feb 14 – Breakthrough Prayer & Fasting We are beginning this 21-day journey leaning into a prayer from King Jehoshaphat: “God, we do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.”  Pastor Dave teaches o...