Bel Air Church

Transformed People Transforming Communities: The process of changing our own lives by caring for others. Hymns & Songs:`All Creatures of Our God and King`Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us`My Jesus I Love Thee`Blest Be The Tie That Binds[ The Rev. Robert Gelinas, our guest preacher, is the Senior Pastor of Colorado Community Church in Denver.] Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, e...

How Far Will God Go?: Why does God take us back even when we've been unfaithful to Him and others? Hymns & Songs:`Alleluia, Sing to Jesus`In Thee is Gladness`Great Is Thy FaithfulnessSermon Notes:A Faithful God to an Unfaithful People (Chapters 1-3) The setting of Hosea's ministry (750 BC) Hosea and his tragic marriage to Gomer The children of a broken covenant Hosea's Spiritual...

The Lessons of Jesus' Resurrection: What we can learn about our new life in Christ from Jesus' resurrection. Hymns & Songs:`Christ the Lord Is Risen Today`Lord of the Dance`Jesus Loves Me`Jesus Loves the Little Children`At the Name of Jesus (Rene Clausen)`The Love of God`Sing with All the Saints in GlorySermon Notes:The Resurrection's Lessons on Our New Life in Christ-The New Li...

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: The power of forgiveness in everyday life. Hymns & Songs:`Hosanna, Loud Hosanna`The Easter Song (Anne Herring)`Were You There`When I Survey the Wondrous Cross`Who Is This King of Glory? (William Mathias)`Lead On, O King EternalSermon Notes:Jesus' Triumphal Entry was Pivotal for Our Forgiveness The conquering power of humbleness The parable of "grac...

Christ's Return: What happens to the Church in the last act? When does Christ return for His bride? Hymns & Songs:`Soon and Very Soon`The Solid Rock`I'll Fly AwaySermon Notes:What happens to the church in the last act? The church goes through a time of testing and purifying through trials. (I Peter 1:6-9, Matthew 24:15-28, Revelation 13:7-10, etc.) The church is victorious in conquer...

Christ's Return: What happens to the Church in the last act? When does Christ return for His bride? Hymns & Songs:`Soon and Very Soon`The Solid Rock`I'll Fly AwaySermon Notes:What happens to the church in the last act? The church goes through a time of testing and purifying through trials. (I Peter 1:6-9, Matthew 24:15-28, Revelation 13:7-10, etc.) The church is victorious in conquer...

Parable of the Banquet: How do we share our faith with unbelieving friends and family? Hymns & Songs:`I Will Greatly Rejoice`Lift High the Cross`Liquid`Jesus Shall ReignSermon Notes:Jesus' perspective of the Kingdom: 'Now a King gave a banquet...' Many are called, a few are chosen. Why Some People Refuse the Invitation Good things that got in the way of the best. It's a que...

Parable of the Mustard Seed: The power of small faith to transform. Hymns & Songs:`How Great Thou Art`My God Is So High (Moses Hogan)`This Is My Father's World Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

The Churches: Lessons from the Seven Churches of RevelationSermon Notes:Quick Overview:Theories:To 7 Specific Churches To 7 Ages of the ChurchTo Every ChurchLife phase of a congregationSomething for allStructure of the 7 Letters: 1. Address2. Titles of Jesus (from Ch. 1:12-20)3. Commendation4. Rebuke5. Counsel6. PromiseOverview:To 3 both commendation & rebukeTo 2 only commendationTo 2 only reb...

Parable of the Weeds: Why does God allow evil to exist and how should we respond? Hymns & Songs:`Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing`Jesus' Hands were Kind Hands`Christus Paradox`There Is a Balm in Gilead`Spirit of the Living God Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Issues of War & Peace: As Christians and as Christ's church, what position should we take regarding war versus peace? Sermon Notes:Perspectives on War and Morality Crusade Cost-Benefit Analysis Pacifism Just War Theory Going-to-war considerations legitimate authority just cause right intention/motives proportionality likelihood of success Conducting warfare proportionality non-combatant i...

Issues of War & Peace: As Christians and as Christ's church, what position should we take regarding war versus peace? Sermon Notes:Perspectives on War and Morality Crusade Cost-Benefit Analysis Pacifism Just War Theory Going-to-war considerations legitimate authority just cause right intention/motives proportionality likelihood of success Conducting warfare proportionality non-combatant i...

The Award that Belongs in the Desk: Humility and PrideHymns & Songs: `We Gather Together`This Is My Song`Eternal Father, Strong to Save`Let There Be Peace on Earth Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

The Award that Belongs in the Desk: Humility and PrideHymns & Songs: `We Gather Together`This Is My Song`Eternal Father, Strong to Save`Let There Be Peace on Earth Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Christ: Understanding Jesus Christ as the central figure in the Book of Revelation. Sermon Notes:A New Perspective (v. 16) Illustration (The blind man and the elephant) Everything is spiritual-you use your vision to see others as God sees them A New Person (v. 17) A new creature- like a snake becoming an eagle In Christ- nothing remains the same A New Purpose (v. 18) All things are of God- no long...

Parable of the Soils: If Jesus is who He claims, why doesn't everyone believe? Hymns & Songs:`Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights`O Sing a Song of Bethlehem`Fairest Lord Jesus`Lord of the Dance Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

What are the 'Last Days' and Who are the Main Players?: What are the prevalent perspectives on how the world will end? Hymns & Songs:`Lord, Who Throughout`I Will Sing of My Redeemer`Jesus, Remember Me`Create In Me A Clean Heart`O Calvary's LambSermon Notes:The Study of Eschatology (Last Things) Every religion has eschatology - how does it all end? Eastern (Hindu and Bhuddist) Ni...

When the Honeymoon is OverHymns & Songs:`Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee`Lauda Anima (Praise My Soul the King of Heaven)`For the Beauty of the Earth`Joy to the WorldSermon Notes:What It Is: What It Is Not: How to Get It: How to Lose It: How to Get It Back: Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Hezekiah's Deal with God: It's not 'when will we die?' but 'when will we ever start to live?'Hymns & Songs:`Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah`Sanctus`Amazing GraceSermon Notes:1) King Hezekiah - A Good King whom God Used a. More about Hezekiah than any king since Solomon. b. Wrote a bright chapter in a gloomy story. 2) King Hezekiah faces the ultimate test - Death a....

Josiah's Revival: How responsible are we for what goes on in our lives? Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Ahab, Jezebel & Elijah: The influence of leadership for good or evil. Hymns & Songs:`Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart`Praise His Holy Name`You Satisfy the Hungry Heart`The Lord's Prayer Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

What I Did for Love: The cost of love -- for Jesus and for others. Hymns & Songs:`Be Joyful in the Lord`Love Divine, All Loves Excelling`The Gift of Love`Jesus Loves Me, This I Know`Great is Thy Faithfulness Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Jeroboam's Sin: Listening to the Lord rather than our critics or the crowd. Hymns & Songs:`Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord`Praise to the Lord, the Almighty`He Watching Over Israel`Just a Closer Walk with Thee Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

The Power of God's Prophets: The Leadership Triad - Prophet, Priest, and King Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Solomon's Glory: The Great Wisdom of a Humble Heart; The Foolishness of a Compromising HeartHymns & Songs:`Holy God, We Praise Your Name`Be Thou My Vision`Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.