Beartown Road Alliance Church Podcast

When we see all the chaos in the world, it begs the question, "Who's in charge here?" Paul answers that with an emphatic, "Jesus!" Pastor Dave unpacks this truth as he teaches on Colossians 1:15-23

We make thousands of decisions everyday. We can't ask this question before every decision we make, but we can ask it a few times every day. This will result in a better life with fewer regrets and better decisions.

Jesus said that his yoke is easy and his burden is light.  If this is true, why does it seem so hard to do what Jesus taught us to do?  Pastor Dave explains how to make following Jesus easier. 21 Day Reset Pt. 3 - The Easy Life

Why do we often resist the invitation to meet with God one on one? In Part Two of "21 Day Reset", Pastor Dave describes the benefits of spending time with God and also calls out the main reasons we resist the invitation.

We have all experienced a lack of clarity and confusion. When this happens, we need a reset. Pastor Dave teaches us how to reset our minds in part 1 of "21 Day Reset".

Pastor Dave unpacks Luke 17 and the story of Jesus' healing of the ten lepers. All ten were healed; however, only one returned to give thanks. There is a difference between feeling grateful and being grateful. Let's be grateful.

When babies are born, we expect royal treatment. When the King of Kings was born, he got anything but royal treatment. Pastor Dave unpacks the glorious, and yet humble scene on that first Christmas night.

Driving through a tunnel is typically dark and dismal. We endure it because we know there is light at its end. Israel was sent into exile, but Jeremiah had a "tunnel vision" of hope. Pastor Dave explains how to find hope in the tunnel.

Most of us know how to find peace and quiet. But how do you find peace with God? This is the kind of peace where you and God are...well...at peace. Pastor Dave explains.

Everyone knows that having a baby tiger as a pet is a bad idea. At first the baby is cute and cuddly; however, it will soon grow into a killer. Sin is the same way. Pastor Dave teaches on the importance of killing sin before it kills you.

Most of us have heard that Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus. What?! How could that be? Where do we get this idea in scripture? Pastor Isaac explains Isaiah chapter 7, and what was going on when Isaiah originally said, "A virgin shall convince, and give birth to a son, Immanuel."

Permission to Doubt Pt. 9 - Should Parents Force Religion Onto Their Kids Should Parents really force their beliefs onto their children? Shouldn’t parents give their children the option to choose their own religion? Pastor Dave answers these questions and more.

Many struggle with God’s silence. Why won’t God give me direction? Why won’t he encourage me when I’m in the valley? If God is living and active, why can’t I hear God’s voice? Pastor Isaac deals with these questions and more.

Did the Christian purity culture produce too much shame for those who engaged in premarital sex? Shouldn’t we just teach safe sex rather than no sex? Can Christian marriages experience a healthy sex life? Pastor Dave answers these questions and more.

Prayer can seem like a burden rather than a joy/ Why pray when God already knows what I am thinking? Why pray if God is going to do whatever he wants to anyway. Pastor Dave unpacks the mystery of prayer.

I, Pastor Dave, have heard of many miracles and even talked to people who have experienced miracles. But I have not personally experienced many things that can only be explained by the supernatural. So, why do I believe in the supernatural? Let me explain..

Does the Bible support slavery? If the answer is No, then why didn't God make it more clear? Or, did he? Pastor Dave explains the Bible's perspective on this contentious subject.

God's call for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac was excruciating. Why would God do this? Was God asking something immoral to be done? Pastor Dave answers these questions and more.

In Richard Dawkins' book, "The God Delusion", he labels God "A Bloodthirsty Ethnic Cleanser". How do we reconcile a good God with the command to kill the Canaanites? Pastor Dave explains.

Have you unintentionally made God a lower priority than you did months or years ago? Have activities and the striving for achievement squeezed God out of your schedule? Have you secretly wondered, "Who Needs God Anyway?" You have already given yourself permission to doubt. So why make God a higher priority? Pastor Dave explains.

Permission To Doubt – Fall 2023 Sermon Series Do you ever doubt God, the Bible, or Christianity?  In this teaching series, you have permission to explore several doubts you might have about the Christian faith.     September 10 - Part 1: An Iffy Faith   Does your belief in God contain a mixture of faith and doubt?  If so, that’s okay.  God can still work in and through you.  Just ask the man whose...

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