Sermons
Sermons from Bay Vista Baptist ChurchJoy in the Morning
In this Psalm, David praises the Lord for healing him. David had sinned and God had brought His judgment on him, but God intervened and brought David back from the brink of death. David celebrates that God’s anger is short-lived, but His grace endures forever; and, we know that “joy in the morning” is a certainty, not an empty cliché.
No Fear
This world can be a scary place, and there are legitimate struggles that we will face. Trust in the Lord is essential for victory over those fears.
Show Me Your Ways
We say that we want to know what the Lord’s will is; however, He has shown us what He wants us to do. To truly experience the blessings of the Lord, it is not enough to be shown His ways - we must follow them as well.
The Shepherd of Our Souls
Psalm 23 is one of the most familiar passages of Scripture in the Bible. These familiar words remind us that God has given us His heart, provides us with what we need, protects us in the darkest times, and will one day welcome us home.
Chariots and Horses
We will all find ourselves, at one point or another, in a period of trouble. When this happens, we know that God will be with us; that He will supply what when need, when we need it; and that He will prove trustworthy, far beyond what earthly targets of our trust could ever do.
God Is Speaking!
People today are living their lives, in large part, distracted by technology to a point where they miss obvious things around them. Today’s psalm reminds us that we need to hear what God is telling us, both through His creation and through His Word. When we listen, it should motivate our loving obedience to Him.
Playing the Fool
The word “fool”, even in our day, is a rather harsh word; we will all end up playing the fool, though. Psalm 14 describes the ungodly fool, and the doom that awaits him. However, if we live godly lives, Paul lets us know that the world will consider us fools; our salvation is diametrically opposed to what the world values.
What Is Man?
This psalm is actually a hymn; David is praising the Lord for His goodness and majesty. In comparison to God, humanity is very small. Yet, we are the pinnacle of God’s creation, and should treat one another that way.
The Dividing Line
The Book of Psalms begins with a song that underscores the themes throughout the entire book. The contrast between the righteous life and the unrighteous life is stark, and it calls us to ensure that we are on the right side of that line - and do our best to help others as well.
Communing with the Lord
While Southern Baptists typically call the second ordinance of the church “The Lord’s Supper,” it is also known as “Communion.” Partaking in this ordinance is a call to fellowship with our Lord and with His Church; it calls us away from idolatry, reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice, and calls us to embrace our fellow believers.