Work isn't a dirty word! Check out this teaching that wrestles with leisure, economics, delayed gratification and the wonder of work.
Genesis 1:1-2
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From the moment we arrive on the planet we have a drive to be first. Ambition and power. Leadership and influence. A unique story with a mother, her two sons, a request and a surprising response from Jesus.
Matthew 20:20-28
Think back to a time when you were thirsty or experienced a terrible storm. What did you need in those moments? Isaiah 32 gives powerful images of what we need and can be to others in the deserts and storms of life.
Isaiah 32:1-2
Do you ever have moments in the desert of life when God doesn’t make sense? Or when your attempts to comfort others in pain feel shallow? Even when life seems desolate, flourishing is possible.
Psalm 63
Do you ever feel like life is a desert? Though we do not seek out tough times, life is often disrupted by them. How can growth and flourishing possibly come from a dry and weary land?
Gary Heim is the small groups pastor of BHBC.
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Psalm 63
This year is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Dr. Mike Wittmer, professor at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, shares how it happened, what the fuss was all about and why it still matters to us.
Another confrontation by the religious leaders. This time Jesus is questioned about marriage and divorce. His answer redirected the listeners of His day beyond a bad question to a better purpose.
Matthew 19:1-12
Who should be first? Who should be last? Jesus' challenges what we perceive as fair in this surprising parable.
Matthew 20:1-16
Student Pastor Stu Quackenbush teaches on Isaiah 51.
Jesus taught His followers about the value of humility and powerlessness. What about when others sin against us? Are we to be a doormat?
Matthew 18:15-35
The story of Esther is known for the remarkable courage of the woman that God used to save a nation. But what about some of the other characters? Find out more about the three men that were in her life.
Esther
Who is the greatest? An embarrassing question at first glance and yet we all wonder about our value. Jesus’ response to this question surprised those from His day. It may surprise you too.
Matthew 18:1-14
A mountaintop conversation. A powerful image of Jesus transformed in all His glory. This teaching has much to offer those who can relate to mountaintop experiences followed by darkest depths.
Matthew 17:1-13
Loving the people closest to us is easy (well kind of). But how about our enemies? Steve High and Trevor Hunt take a unique look at the story of the good Samaritan.
Luke 10:25-37
The cross. An instrument of pain and death. How could it possibly be the way to true life?
Matthew 16:21-28
A special Mother's Day presentation from Colleen Geisel–executive director of Alpha Women's Center. Be inspired to explore purpose and calling even in the ordinary through the story of Esther.
A Sunday Night Talk by Louie Konopka, pastor emeritus of Blythefield Hills Baptist Church.
Tensions rise and commitments deepen as those around Jesus decide what they think of Him. Discover the dramatic background where Jesus asks Peter "Who do you say that I am?"
Matthew 16:13-20
A Sunday Night Talk about doing work by Don Perini, professor of creativity and ministry at Cornerstone University.
Preferences are powerful but there is something even greater. Discover the antidote to living out of preferences in a story of confrontation and faith.
Jesus prayed that His followers would be one, but too often churches are known more for what divides than what unites. Preferences are powerful and we all have them. What do we do with them?
Matthew 15:1-9
A story of two lost sons and a loving Father. Which son do you identify with? Have you experienced the embrace of the Father?
Luke 15:11-32
Fear is common to all of us. Common but not easy to overcome. Learn from this remarkable story with Jesus, some waves and simple faith.
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus performed many miracles. Some for individual and some for huge crowds. The feeding of the five thousand is one of the most well-known of those miracles and for good reason. But do you know who that miracle was for? The answer may surprise you.
Matthew 14:13-21