Sermons
Sermons from Bay Vista Baptist ChurchGive Thanks to the Lord
The message of today’s Psalm is simple - give thanks to the Lord! We should thank Him for both Who He is, and what He does. His love endures forever!
Thankfulness to the Lord
Saying “thank you” is considered good manners, and we know that the Bible tells us to be thankful to God. Why is that? That question is answered in this Psalm.
Gratitude that Testifies
David came to be known by killing Goliath during a war between Israel and the Philistines. However, it was much later, when David had become king, that God eliminated the Philistine threat for good. This inspires a song of praise, a gratitude that cannot keep quiet. Remembering what God has done for us, we too should not stay silent.
The Impossible Possibility
As we wrap up our look at the Sermon on the Mount, we deal with two verses that we skipped as we went through earlier. How can our righteousness exceed the Pharisees’, and how can we be perfect? Only by the grace of God.
Fruit Inspectors
It’s almost as if Jesus knew how His words from Matthew 7:1 could be misinterpreted. In today’s Scripture, He warns us to “judge” fruits, to determine the good from the bad. His Word is the authority against which every human word must be compared.
God Proves Us Through Adversity
The word “adversity” likely doesn’t bring a smile to your face. However, in today’s Scripture, James instructs his readers that they should maintain joy in their adversity, and view it as a way for God to bring His people to maturity.
The Road Less Traveled
The poet Robert Frost wrote about taking a road less traveled, saying that this decision made “all the difference.” In today’s Scripture, Jesus warns His followers that there is indeed a great difference between the two available paths in this world, and that only one leads to the Kingdom.
A Few Good Men
This week, we took a break from the Sermon on the Mount, as we ordained a new deacon and installed two others who had been previously ordained. In this message, we are reminded that service is a spiritual act, and that God wants all of us to be willing servants for Him.
The Promise of Answered Prayer
Today, we look at the second time Jesus brought up prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. There are no magic incantations, no code words, and no secret formula. Rather, persistent prayer can move God - or is it us who are moving closer to Him?
The Danger of Judging
“YOU CAN’T JUDGE ME!” People who don’t know Jesus and don’t know the Bible know that, in the Bible, Jesus said we shouldn’t judge people. Today, we look at this oft-taken-out-of-context passage, and what it really means to citizens of the kingdom of God.