Bel Air Church

God is a god that loves all of creation. He is also a god with special love for those who worship Him. Both of these loves are necessary, and perfect. Dr. Sams unpacks this idea for us, kicking off a new sermon series, "Long Exposure". When you look at the whole of God through a "long exposure" filter of love, you begin to understand everything about who God is, why God is the...

God is a god that loves all of creation. He is also a god with special love for those who worship Him. Both of these loves are necessary, and perfect. Dr. Sams unpacks this idea for us, kicking off a new sermon series, "Long Exposure". When you look at the whole of God through a "long exposure" filter of love, you begin to understand everything about who God is, why God is the...

Bel Air Church has now existed for over 60 years. On this very special day, we celebrate what God has done through our congregation through the past 6 decades. Dr. Sams opens the Word to remind us how faithful Jesus is to provide for our every need, regardless of the circumstances we see around us. Though we cannot see eternity, God can, and His love extends even to those who cannot see. Would you...

Bel Air Church has now existed for over 60 years. On this very special day, we celebrate what God has done through our congregation through the past 6 decades. Dr. Sams opens the Word to remind us how faithful Jesus is to provide for our every need, regardless of the circumstances we see around us. Though we cannot see eternity, God can, and His love extends even to those who cannot see. Would you...

Bel Air Church has now existed for over 60 years. On this very special day, we celebrate what God has done through our congregation through the past 6 decades. Dr. Sams opens the Word to remind us how faithful Jesus is to provide for our every need, regardless of the circumstances we see around us. Though we cannot see eternity, God can, and His love extends even to those who cannot see. Would you...

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

Our very own Jay and Katherine Wolf bring us the Word of God in a unique and inspiring way. In 2008, with Katherine and Jay raising a 6-month-old baby, Katherine was afflicted with a massive brain stem stroke. Initially, it was unclear whether or not she was going to live. While she survived, she was left physically disabled with a never-ending list of challenges ahead. There are many places in th...

Our very own Jay and Katherine Wolf bring us the Word of God in a unique and inspiring way. In 2008, with Katherine and Jay raising a 6-month-old baby, Katherine was afflicted with a massive brain stem stroke. Initially, it was unclear whether or not she was going to live. While she survived, she was left physically disabled with a never-ending list of challenges ahead. There are many places in th...

I've not met a more happily fearless person than Benny Prasad. From our first communications, he proved friendly and intriguing. As a world traveler, he's full of amazing stories of sharing Christ's Gospel to those in the world most hostile toward it. I asked Benny if he feels fear in these situations and simply overcomes it with bravery. He told me "no," that once you&apo...

I've not met a more happily fearless person than Benny Prasad. From our first communications, he proved friendly and intriguing. As a world traveler, he's full of amazing stories of sharing Christ's Gospel to those in the world most hostile toward it. I asked Benny if he feels fear in these situations and simply overcomes it with bravery. He told me "no," that once you&apo...

Are you hungry for solid & compelling evidence that God exists? You're in the right place. Our guest speaker, Dr. Hugh Ross, is an astrophysicist, theologian, and president of Reasons To Believe. Dr. Ross's dual brilliance in both astrophysics and theology make for a compelling presentation of evidence for the existence of a God who created us, loves us, and has done work to redeem u...

Are you hungry for solid & compelling evidence that God exists? You're in the right place. Our guest speaker, Dr. Hugh Ross, is an astrophysicist, theologian, and president of Reasons To Believe. Dr. Ross's dual brilliance in both astrophysics and theology make for a compelling presentation of evidence for the existence of a God who created us, loves us, and has done work to redeem u...

Are you hungry for solid & compelling evidence that God exists? You're in the right place. Our guest speaker, Dr. Hugh Ross, is an astrophysicist, theologian, and president of Reasons To Believe. Dr. Ross's dual brilliance in both astrophysics and theology make for a compelling presentation of evidence for the existence of a God who created us, loves us, and has done work to redeem u...

The message this particular Sunday is simple gospel truth with very tangible impact. Rev. Andy Bales from Union Rescue Mission shows us how we can all open ourselves to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit simply by choosing to see Jesus in others, regardless of our first impressions. As you begin to see Jesus in the people you serve, you serve Jesus, particularly when the one you serve strug...

In his Easter Sunday sermon, Dr. Sams reminds us of the value of knowing for sure the full meaning of Christ's death and resurrection. Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Building on last week's sermon, Dr. Sams shows us why God chooses to take up his residence inside of us, both singularly, and corporately. Using the analogy of a wedding, Christ's work is one of making the church beautiful. His death pays the price for our sin, making us perfect in God's eyes. Just as a bride looks perfect on her wedding day, so we look in God's eyes. Hear the...

God is a picky resident. That doesn't mean He won't move in. It just means He will make His home the way He wants it. Thing is: you are His home. No, not you-you, more like, yous. All of us. We (plural) are the temple (singular) of God. And Jesus - the only human in which God's Spirit comfortably dwelled, makes the way for the Spirit to move into all of us. This is what makes church...

So much of embracing the kingdom involves flipping your perspective. In America, we are generally takers. Since our culture encourages and rewards those who are good at acquiring things, our culture naturally also encourages and reward those who are good at taking. This extends into our view of the kingdom of God. But as Christ's Spirit moves and changes us, our perspective is disrupted. We c...

So much of embracing the kingdom involves flipping your perspective. In America, we are generally takers. Since our culture encourages and rewards those who are good at acquiring things, our culture naturally also encourages and reward those who are good at taking. This extends into our view of the kingdom of God. But as Christ's Spirit moves and changes us, our perspective is disrupted. We c...

A long time ago, being in God's presence was so exclusive, that only one person a year was allowed into the place where ancient Israelites believed God dwelled. And that person (the high priest), risked their life to enter. Any misstep in ritual cleansing would result in certain death. The Israelites believed this so fervently, that a rope was tied around the priest's ankle, so he could...

A long time ago, being in God's presence was so exclusive, that only one person a year was allowed into the place where ancient Israelites believed God dwelled. And that person (the high priest), risked their life to enter. Any misstep in ritual cleansing would result in certain death. The Israelites believed this so fervently, that a rope was tied around the priest's ankle, so he could...

In the second sermon in "The Church Is..." series, Dr. Sams extends the Apostle Paul's analogy of the Church being one body with many parts. Identifying five medical ailments that affect body parts, the analogy helps us identify what's broken about church. And identifying the problem is sometimes the bulk of problem solving. The challenge to become a healthy body involves all o...

In the second sermon in "The Church Is..." series, Dr. Sams extends the Apostle Paul's analogy of the Church being one body with many parts. Identifying five medical ailments that affect body parts, the analogy helps us identify what's broken about church. And identifying the problem is sometimes the bulk of problem solving. The challenge to become a healthy body involves all o...