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Isaiah 48:22 tells us there's is no rest for the wicked. When we don't remember certain things, we fall back into wickedness. So we need to remember we are rescued. Remember God is good. God makes this point over and over to His people, Israel, in the Old Testament. As Dr. Sams continues to explore what Sabbath means to us today, he reminds us that the point of the Sabbath is to set asid...

What is work? What is rest? How does it intersect our life? Dr. Sams begins a new sermon series on Sabbath, one of the most misunderstood concepts of spiritual discipline. We generally understand work in the context of our culture, as our culture defines work. But our culture leads us to rest as the opposite work (by its own definition of "work"). But fact is, God created work. He began...

What is work? What is rest? How does it intersect our life? Dr. Sams begins a new sermon series on Sabbath, one of the most misunderstood concepts of spiritual discipline. We generally understand work in the context of our culture, as our culture defines work. But our culture leads us to rest as the opposite work (by its own definition of "work"). But fact is, God created work. He began...

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In the concluding sermon on relationships, Dr. Sams masterfully boils down two basic approaches to relationships. Scripture has a great deal to say about each one, and, broken as we are, back and forth we go between the two. In fact, we all have experienced relationships where each approach has affected us. What is this moment-to-moment choice we all make in relationships, and how would Christ hav...

In the concluding sermon on relationships, Dr. Sams masterfully boils down two basic approaches to relationships. Scripture has a great deal to say about each one, and, broken as we are, back and forth we go between the two. In fact, we all have experienced relationships where each approach has affected us. What is this moment-to-moment choice we all make in relationships, and how would Christ hav...

Last week, Dr. Sams showed us a common pain cycle into which we've all fallen to various degrees. Continuing in his series on relationships, Dr. Sams explores a different cycle ruled by Christ. As Christ, in effect, referees the thoughts in our head that try to convince us we are not loved, we draw near to Him, and discover the opposite is true. In this way, Christ begins a peace cycle in us...

Last week, Dr. Sams showed us a common pain cycle into which we've all fallen to various degrees. Continuing in his series on relationships, Dr. Sams explores a different cycle ruled by Christ. As Christ, in effect, referees the thoughts in our head that try to convince us we are not loved, we draw near to Him, and discover the opposite is true. In this way, Christ begins a peace cycle in us...

Last week, Dr. Sams showed us a common pain cycle into which we've all fallen to various degrees. Continuing in his series on relationships, Dr. Sams explores a different cycle ruled by Christ. As Christ, in effect, referees the thoughts in our head that try to convince us we are not loved, we draw near to Him, and discover the opposite is true. In this way, Christ begins a peace cycle in us...

We are pain-filled creatures. That pain moves us to develop certain behaviors we use to cope. Unfortunately, these tools often end up causing us more pain. Dr. Sams explores this cycle of pain: hard work for us fallen creatures, but it's work that illuminates the blind spots in our lives. Without seeing our weaknesses, we cannot submit of the pain to the Spirit, nor even develop a desire to c...

We are pain-filled creatures. That pain moves us to develop certain behaviors we use to cope. Unfortunately, these tools often end up causing us more pain. Dr. Sams explores this cycle of pain: hard work for us fallen creatures, but it's work that illuminates the blind spots in our lives. Without seeing our weaknesses, we cannot submit of the pain to the Spirit, nor even develop a desire to c...

We are pain-filled creatures. That pain moves us to develop certain behaviors we use to cope. Unfortunately, these tools often end up causing us more pain. Dr. Sams explores this cycle of pain: hard work for us fallen creatures, but it's work that illuminates the blind spots in our lives. Without seeing our weaknesses, we cannot submit of the pain to the Spirit, nor even develop a desire to c...

God's Word is bigger and more powerful than we are. Today, Dr. Sams examines the relationship between Scripture and ourselves. We discover Scripture does not change. It changes us. Again: bigger, and more powerful. And yet, its gentle guidance releases us to become everything God wants us to be. Ironically, following Scripture sets us free. His Word is one of God's most precious gifts to...

God's Word is bigger and more powerful than we are. Today, Dr. Sams examines the relationship between Scripture and ourselves. We discover Scripture does not change. It changes us. Again: bigger, and more powerful. And yet, its gentle guidance releases us to become everything God wants us to be. Ironically, following Scripture sets us free. His Word is one of God's most precious gifts to...

Scripture is full of reference to caring for those disenfranchised by society. Pastor Mike Morgan puts the gospel to action in this message about compassion and injustice, and the challenging responsibility of the church to advocate for the disenfranchised. Addressing injustice is complicated and requires wisdom and patience that only God can provide. Listen, and the Gospel of Christ, our hope for...

We are so certain that we make our own destiny. No matter who or how we worship, we seem to gravitate back to the delusion that we are in control, and that we deserve reward for our efforts. But Scripture teaches us a different lesson. Dr. Sams shows us how Scripture teaches that God provides everything - literally, everything. It comes and goes at His will. And so what matters is how we allow Chr...

We are so certain that we make our own destiny. No matter who or how we worship, we seem to gravitate back to the delusion that we are in control, and that we deserve reward for our efforts. But Scripture teaches us a different lesson. Dr. Sams shows us how Scripture teaches that God provides everything - literally, everything. It comes and goes at His will. And so what matters is how we allow Chr...

Wisdom has been the hallmark of this sermon series. But we're just now coming to the heart of wisdom. Rev. Care Crawford's opens the scripture to show us God's wisdom for us: Get wisdom. You have to want it, and you have to want it enough to do what it takes to get it. You can mass a great deal of knowledge, but without reverent fear and willful obedience to Christ, wisdom and under...

Wisdom has been the hallmark of this sermon series. But we're just now coming to the heart of wisdom. Rev. Care Crawford's opens the scripture to show us God's wisdom for us: Get wisdom. You have to want it, and you have to want it enough to do what it takes to get it. You can mass a great deal of knowledge, but without reverent fear and willful obedience to Christ, wisdom and under...

We understand reputation in a certain way. In fact, our culture has come close to idolatry in terms of reputation. The culture when Proverbs was written was very different. Reputation could not be easily earned. It were given. Usually, a power greater than yourself grants it. Dr. Sams reminds us that when Jesus gives us a name, it is written in His eternal book of life. We are noted as His brother...

We understand reputation in a certain way. In fact, our culture has come close to idolatry in terms of reputation. The culture when Proverbs was written was very different. Reputation could not be easily earned. It were given. Usually, a power greater than yourself grants it. Dr. Sams reminds us that when Jesus gives us a name, it is written in His eternal book of life. We are noted as His brother...

We understand reputation in a certain way. In fact, our culture has come close to idolatry in terms of reputation. The culture when Proverbs was written was very different. Reputation could not be easily earned. It were given. Usually, a power greater than yourself grants it. Dr. Sams reminds us that when Jesus gives us a name, it is written in His eternal book of life. We are noted as His brother...

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Bel Air Church Sermons Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.