http://www.bbschurch.org/messages/index.php Messages given at the Berean Bible Students Church in Lombard, Illinois Copyright 2010-2014 Berean Bible Students Church. All rights reserved. en-us Sun, 27 July 2014 09:30:00 CST Messages given at the Berean Bible Students Church Berean Bible Students Church Messages given at the Berean Bible Students Church by Elders, Deacons and Visiting Speakers Berean Bible Students Church David Elliott Hope Is (Part 1) Hope is built over time. We will take some time the next two weeks looking at hope and the impact it can have on your life! What hope do we have? Can we encourage others through the hope we have? Please join us as we learn together. "You are not alone!" Sun, 27 Jul 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/de/Hope1.mp3 25:40 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Using Words for Encouragement During the last month, we learned the power that words have on others. It is noteworthy that Jesus says we are judged by how we use our words. So how can we use our words in the most positive way? Join Andy as he brings out lessons from the Paul's motivational letter to the Christians at Colassae as well as a wonderful story where Jesus bucks expectations of judgemental words and instead uses encouraging word to heal. Sun, 20 Jul 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/UsingWords.mp3 32:13 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Don't Tare the Wheat How do we separate the 'Wheat from the Tares?' Should we separate the 'Wheat from the Tares?' What is the difference between them and why do we need to know that? Join Larry as he discusses three things that could stand in your way as growing like the wheat Jesus would have you be. Sun, 13 Jul 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/DontTareTheWheat.mp3 28:05 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Jon Larson Mark Chapter 8 Sometimes, we assume that all it takes is one touch of Jesus for everything to be as it should be. However, in Mark Eight we find an account of two touches of Jesus being required. So the question is, “What’s the bench-mark for knowing if another touch is required?” The answer is, if we see anything like, “Men as trees walking,” obviously our Lord truly desires to give us the required additional touch. There’s a lot of action going on in Mark Eight, including feelings of deja vu, the usual wisenheimers, warnings about the leaven inherent in wisenheimers, one particularly really excellent answer, one particularly really awful rebuke, one major wake-up call, topped off with a extremely concise summary of what Jesus requires of his disciples. Mark Eight was written over two thousand years ago, but its lessons are timeless. Come and share in the action. Sun, 06 Jul 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/JL/Mark8.mp3 39:05 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott You as the Word We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we complete the Sermon Series on ... as the Word. This Sunday, David Elliott will be speaking on You as The Word. The Lord has promised to be there every step of the way. The are promises to those of God that walk with Him. When you give your life to God, when you determine to do His will, then you need to take the next step. He'll help you make that step and every one thereafter. Sun, 22 Jun 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/de/YouAsTheWord.mp3 31:58 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Jesus as the Word Sun, 15 Jun 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/JesusAsTheWord.mp3 31:58 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp The Bible as the Word Sun, 8 Jun 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/mk/BibleAsTheWord.mp3 30:58 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak The Story of Bernice If you ave ever been sick; or been afraid; or ever tried to hide, you'll be able to relate to the Story of Bernice. Join us Sunday as Larry walks us through what we can expect and hope for in Jesus as we learn from Bernice's story. Sun, 1 Jun 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/Bernice.mp3 34:20 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Brian Dunn A Disciple’s Heart "How to attain and maintain a healthy spiritual disciple’s heart. Athletes that have achieved greatness in their sport all have several things in common: Xtreme workouts, disciplined diets, and a heart set on being the best. We sometimes emulate those athletes hoping if we follow their example, we will get the same results. It might be great to "Be Like Mike", but how much better is it to "Be Like Christ"? As disciples, just like the greatest athletes of our time, we must take on an Xtreme Training regimen; but if our hearts are not in shape and set on the ultimate goal, we will never reach our full potential and become true disciples of Jesus. Join us as Brian will review our Discipleship Journey and give us the keys to attaining and maintaining a healthy disciple’s heart. Sun, 27 Apr 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/bd/DisciplesHeart.mp3 34:20 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari He is Risen "This Sunday will be set aside in much of Christendom to commemorate the mighty power of our God that was brought to bear when He raised His Son from the grave and declared once for all that death does not reign supreme! We've assigned many pleasant customs to this day - spacial songs and prayers that train our thoughts toward the empty tomb and the miracle that was wrought on that day. But our celebration needs to go beyond customs, beyond remembrance, and even beyond the wonder of it all. Sun, 20 Apr 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/HeIsRisen.mp3 35:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Practical Discipleship David Elliott will be sharing with us some practical ideas on discipleship that will help you at work or school. The ideas he will share will help you to make an impact in the areas where you work with other people. There are many outside of these walls who we interact with on a daily basis and we can make a difference in their lives. We hope you will worship with us on Sunday. Sun, 18 May 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/de/PracticalDiscipleship.mp3 35:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Dennis Thorfeldt Being a Mary in a Martha World On this Mother's Day we would like to honor the sisters in our church by talking about two very special women in Jesus' life, his good friends Martha and her sister Mary. Martha, of course, was the older and busier sister. She spent her time scurrying about the house, preparing an exquisite dinner for Jesus during his visit, while Mary spent her time sitting at Jesus' feet hanging on to every word he spoke. What did Jesus have to say about each of them? Do you find yourself identifying with one of the sisters more than the other? Come join us this Sunday to hear more about this fascinating story. Sun, 11 May 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/dt/TwoWomen.mp3 25:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Spiritual Distractions As disciples, we need to be focused on what the Master would have us be doing, learning, and serving. However, we're constant bombarded with Distractions from without, and sometimes from within. Join Andy as he walks us through identifying and avoiding our distractions from our spiritual walk. Sun, 4 May 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/Distractions.mp3 35:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Being a Prayer 1 Thess. 5:17 "Never stop praying." Prayer is an interesting topic. Lots of religions do it. People who aren't religious, but spiritual do it. It is one of those things, that even in this day and age is so pervasive most of us think we understand it. Do we? This Sunday we will take a simple and straightforward look at the basics of how to pray (from a Christian perspective). This is not something you should take lightly or something you should be casual about. It is life. It is life giving. It is fundamental. Sun, 13 Apr 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/mk/being_prayer.mp3 30:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak The Chicken Eagle "The Chicken Eagle" The Bible has a lot of references to eagles! It tells us how it lives, how it flies, how it eats, how it mates, as well as how it learns. So, what do you think the chicken eagle is? Come and find out just how the eagle can heighten your Christian flight with God. Sun, 6 Apr 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/chicken_eagle.mp3 31:12 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Dennis Thorfeldt What was Jesus Really Like? We know what the popular notion of Jesus is. This Sunday, Dennis Thorfeldt will talk about the Biblical version of the Son of Man. He will also discuss how we can emulate him in our Christian walks. Sun, 30 Mar 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/de/Jesus_like.mp3 26:38 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Denis Couture Godly Sorrow Brings Repentance Godly Sorrow Brings Repentance At one time or another we've all experienced some "guilt" in our life. Where does it come from? Does it have a place in a Christian's life? Scripture shows us that guilt can be both positive and negative. We just need to recognize the difference between positive and negative guilt. Sun, 24 Mar 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/DenisC/guilt.mp3 34:27 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Steve Teunis The Main Thing The Main Thing Sun, 17 Mar 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/st/TheMainThing.mp3 37:30 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak The Bridegroom The bridegroom is a significant symbol for us when in comes to Jesus. The analogy is used by Jesus himself a few times with his disciples here on earth as well as his words to John in the book of Revelation. So it is good for us to understand what a wedding was like in Jesus' day.Do you know who picks the bride? Is it possible that she could refuse to be part of the wedding? Join Larry as he breaks down the wonderful picture of Jesus as the bridegroom. Sun, 9 Mar 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/theBridegroom.mp3 27:06 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Xtreme Uniquness Christ-reme Uniqueness... You may be surprised how everything God does is so unique! This includes his creation; it includes each one of us! So many of us sell short what God is doing in our lives. Each of us is a special work of his. Each of us has unique ministries that no one else can match! Join Andy this Sunday as he explores our incredible uniqueness in Christ! Sun, 2 Mar 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/xtreme_uniquness.mp3 31:40 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Xtreme Love Christ-reme Love - what does it mean? It means taking the gospel seriously. It means following Jesus' commands simply and without dissembling. Christ's love meant the cross, and he calls us to deny self, take up our cross and follow him. Seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness will fulfill all our dreams beyond what we could do or plan. Becoming love, as God is love, is Christ-reme Love. We will look to Christ, and those who have followed his call for inspiration to Love as He loved. Sun, 23 Feb 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/mk/xtreme_love.mp3 31:50 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari Xtreme Service The Kingdom of Heaven is one that that is established, maintained and advanced by the service performed by its citizens. From the Lord Jesus to the least of His subjects. The positions of highest honor are reserved for those who are the humblest servants. It would be easy to think of those who've given their all-even their lives in service, as Extreme Servants. But there is a different "extreme" a X-treme to which a Christian's service goes - an inward effect upon our own soul, by all that we do for others. Join Joe as he takes us seeks to inspire our service for God and for one another. Sun, 16 Feb 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/xtreme-service.mp3 28:45 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Xtreme Freedom So, what do you think extreme freedom is? God offers us such extreme freedom in Christ. The question to ask yourself is, 'Am I availing myself of everything that the Freedom in Christ offers me? Join Larry as he shows us how to make choices in your life that will help you become free to be everything you were meant to be in Christ! Sun, 09 Feb 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/xtreme-freedom.mp3 25:55 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Xtreme Faith We kicked off our Xtreme series with David challenge for extreme faith. So get off the bench and exercise some extreme Faith! Sun, 02 Feb 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/de/xtreme-faith.mp3 24:48 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Tim Chabot The Power of Two Mentoring is a key piece of our Christian walk. While not directly called out in scripture, examples of it appear across the New Testament as the primary means of training and growth for the apostles. This Sunday we'll look at the power of mentoring, its role in our Christian walk, and the challenges and principles for mentoring someone or being mentored yourself. Tim will show how mentoring played a major role for Barnabas, Paul, and Timothy in each of their ministries. Sun, 26 Jan 2014 9:30:00 -0600 htthttp://bbschurch.org/podcast/tc/power_of_two.mp3 41:01 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Today's Disciple We continued to look into being a Disciple with David's take on Today's Disciples. This is not an easy path we are asking you to join us on. 2014 will feature work, sweat and tears. You will be asked on Sunday if you are willing to take a stand together as a congregation in our journey together. Sun, 19 Jan 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/de/todays_disciples.mp3 28:14 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Being a Disciple Matthew 28:19 and 20 is commonly referred to as the "Great Commission". Just as commonly, it is thought to be the directive to evangelize the nations. But is that it? What makes this commission "great" is that it is an imperative from our King and Lord to "make disciples?" All that we do as Christian people and as Christian churches is to be focused on this end! Those whom Jesus has made His disciples are to make others, His disciples. Faith, Evangelism, and even Salvation itself is only a step in the process of being and making disciples because making disciples is our calling and goal. Join Joe this Sunday as he kicks off our "Year of Discipleship." Sun, 12 Jan 2014 9:30:00 -0600 http://bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/BeingDisciple.mp3 23:25 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari The Great Commission Matthew 28:19 and 20 is commonly referred to as the "Great Commission". Just as commonly, it is thought to be the directive to evangelize the nations. But is that it? What makes this commission "great" is that it is an imperative from our King and Lord to "make disciples?" All that we do as Christian people and as Christian churches is to be focused on this end! Those whom Jesus has made His disciples are to make others, His disciples. Faith, Evangelism, and even Salvation itself is only a step in the process of being and making disciples because making disciples is our calling and goal. Join Joe this Sunday as he kicks off our "Year of Discipleship." Sun, 29 Dec 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/GreatCommission.mp3 35:16 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Being The One What can we learn from Jesus' birth until the Magi visited Him. We can learn much about out Father in Heaven by how he directed and worked with the Magi. As we move from our 2013 theme of Climbing Higher to the 2014 challenge of Discipleship, David will also address the idea of "being the one". is it? Where is it? When will it begin? Or has it already begun? Sun, 22 Dec 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/de/BeingTheOne.mp3 29:34 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Dennis Thorfeldt The Cellist of Sarajevo Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since our ancestors died all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation. (2 Peter 3:4) Have you ever found yourself weary of waiting for Christ's return? Or maybe you are secretly hoping that he doesn't come for a while because you are satisfied with the status quo. We will be discussing this dilemma this Sunday morning. We will also be talking about the Kingdom of God. What is it? Where is it? When will it begin? Or has it already begun? Sun, 15 Dec 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/dt/Cellist.mp3 27:39 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Conversion and Change One of the best known and most dramatic stories of a person's conversion is that of Saul of Tarsus which can be found in Acts 9:1-18. Do you ever wonder what happened to Saul after his conversion and why he made such a incredible change of direction in his life? His life is a fantastic example for us! The question we must ask ourselves is, did we change when we were converted? Join Larry as he explores Saul's conversion and it lessons for us. Sun, 8 Dec 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/ConversionChange.mp3 30:56 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari This One Thing I Do To his beloved Philippian brothers and sisters, Paul wrote, "this one thing I do". Not "a hundred things I start" or "these 10 things I try", but "this ONE thing I do". Paul was a focused individual and he encourages us to be focused too! He brought all his being to bear into pursuit of this "one thing". All his energy is put into pressing toward his goal. Maybe you struggle with having or maintaining this focus, this 'one thing.' Join Joe as he shares not his own struggles but also the potential our victorious life we can have in Christ Jesus. Sun, 24 Nov 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/OneThing.mp3 28:54 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Jon Larson Seasons Change There may come a season when we hit a dry spell and the trees are slowly withering and their roots cry for water. Where life seems to stay the same. Yet we want change but don't know how. We feel empty inside, but can't put the finger on the need. But seasons change, and the trees will grow and bear fruit. Where we'll find refuge in our Awesome God as we surrender all. Seasons of change are found throughout the Bible. Come as we explore the concept together, "Seasons Change" Sun, 17 Nov 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/JL/SeasonsChange.mp3 34:36 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Baldy and the Two Bears Elijah was a great prophet. Elisha was his disciple. Elisha picked up Elijah's mantle and wanted the authority and power of his master. He wanted to be Elijah's successor. 2 Kings 2:23-24 (KJ): "And he went up thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them." What happened here? How does this fit in with Elisha's ministry? What is the lesson in this incident for us? Sun, 10 Nov 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/Baldie.mp3 36:45 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Orphan Sunday On Orphan Sunday, Christians around the globe celebrate the love of the God who “defends the cause of the fatherless” and calls us to do the same. Ultimately, Orphan Sunday makes God’s true character and the Gospel itself visible as God’s people explore and respond to His heart for the orphan in adoption, foster care, and global orphan ministry. Join Andy as he covers how God's heart is fixated on: "Helping the oppressed, Defending the cause of orphans, and Fighting for the rights of widows." Sun, 3 Nov 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/OrphanSunday.mp3 31:45 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Providence and God's Will "Why me?" This question haunts many a soul, especially when life really hurts. Why does God allow tragedy? Why do I have to work for people who do not seem to know what is going on? Why did things turn out the way they did versus the way I wanted? Will all questions be answered in a half-hour? No. Will you have some Scriptural tools to use immediately that could make a difference? By God's grace, yes! Sun, 27 Oct 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/mk/providence.mp3 32:55 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Serving in Christ Join David as he takes is for take a look at all the different things we do as a church and what you can be involved with. There are soooo many opportunities to be a part of BBSC that we hope you might be moved to try something new. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/de/ServingInChrist.mp3 40:54 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Wayne Urbaniak Laughing With Abraham Some things are so wonderful--so impossibly wonderful... We will consider the time when Abraham laughed in reaction to God's promise. We will consider those times when God's work in our lives is so "off the radar," so beyond our hopes and our imaginations, that "I would have laughed if someone had told me..." Sun, 13 Oct 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/WayneU/LaughingWithAbraham.mp3 27:53 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari Battle of for the mind series Our series on the mind and capturing our thoughts has raised our awareness of the need for Focus, Discipline, Training, and taking Responsibility for the thoughts and intents of our mind. All of which, anointed by the Holy Spirit and enabled by Grace, lay the foundation upon which we construct a faithful life. But whatever we gain, how ever much we grow, it can be undone by lack of Vigilance. No matter how strong, we are the most vulnerable when we are the least vigilant. Join Joe as he walks us through being Vigilant with Our Minds! Sun, 29 Sep 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/VigilantMind.mp3 36:44 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Battle of for the mind series Join Andy as he takes you through why it is so important to be responsible for your mind and thinking. In this session he takes you through 12 qualities of mind... some to build; and some to get rid of. And don't miss the parable of the 'Mind Bags!' Sun, 22 Sep 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/ResponseMind.mp3 25:44 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Battle of for the mind series Did you know your mind is a battlefield? Do you understand the opposition's strengths and weaknesses? How about your own strength and weaknesses? What is your strategy for winning this battle? In Part One of a Four part sermon series on the mind, Tim will help us examine the battle, the opposition, and the effect that focus has on our minds. This is a battle you and I can not afford to lose! Sun, 15 Sep 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/mk/TrainingMind.mp3 31:15 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Tim Chabot Battle of for the mind series Did you know your mind is a battlefield? Do you understand the opposition's strengths and weaknesses? How about your own strength and weaknesses? What is your strategy for winning this battle? In Part One of a Four part sermon series on the mind, Tim will help us examine the battle, the opposition, and the effect that focus has on our minds. This is a battle you and I can not afford to lose! Sun, 8 Sep 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/tc/BattleMind.mp3 39:53 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Steve Teunis Location, Location, Location You are probably familiar with the old adage, "Location, location, location." It was one my father always repeated to me and how it applies to purchasing a home or property. I believe that old saying can also have application when used in a constructive way to analyze our daily Christian walk. Where we were, where we are, and where were going as we climb higher into new environments in this earthly journey towards higher ground. Sun, 1 Sep 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/st/Location.mp3 33:36 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Tony Fantuzzo The Two Greatest Fears The Two Greatest Fears Sun, 25 Aug 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/Tonyf/TwoFears.mp3 28:57 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Don't Worry, I Know Where the End is Do you ever wonder where God was worshipped in times past? There have been a few places that were appointed. How about today though and where is the site of His temple? Where can we go to serve and worship him? Join Larry as he tells us where we can worship God today. Sun, 18 Aug 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/EndIs.mp3 22:21 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks God's Promises will transform your thinking! The promises of God are not just nice; they have the amazing ability to change every aspect of our thinking. Join Andy as he breaks down exactly how His promises can chage us and what you can do to have a transformed mind and life. Sun, 11 Aug 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/aw/Promises.mp3 24:00 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Missing Church What is the effect of missing church on a Sunday? Does it effect you in any way? Does it effect others? What can you do if you have to miss church? What is missing from church? These are just a few of the questions David will address in this message. Sun, 4 Aug 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/de/MissingChurch.mp3 40:58 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Dennis Thorfeldt Choosing Joy Over and over the scriptures, especially the great Apostle Paul, tell us.....no, command us.....to be joyful. Joy is not going to be handed to you on a silver platter merely because you are a Christian. We must CHOOSE joy. Join Dennis as he defines exactly what joy is and give powerful suggestions for how we can be joyful Christians REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Sun, 28 Jul 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/dt/ChoosingJoy.mp3 27:58 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Thy Rod and Thy Staff Psalm 23 is a favorite and often quoted psalm of David. David was a shepherd who refers to the Lord as his shepherd. He tells us that the Lord's rod and staff comfort him! The question we should ask ourselves is, 'What is the difference between the rod and the staff?" They were very important symbols to David, and Larry will explore with us how this imagery is relevant and impacting to us as Christians today. Sun, 21 Jul 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/RodStaff.mp3 29:32 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari The Spirit of God When did you last ask God for the Holy Spirit? We know the Holy Spirit is the subject of much doctrinal debate. On any position we take on the subject, we are often swept along in the whirlpool of argument centered around the nature of the Holy Spirit. What is all too often lost in the debate is something upon which nearly every Christian can agree. That is the, work of God's Spirit. The internal work upon our mind, our hearts and the external work on our lives. Sun, 14 Jul 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/SpiritOfGod.mp3 31:44 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Karavas The Joy of Serving in Love The Joy of Serving in Love Sun, 07 Jul 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/DK/JoyServeLove.mp3 29:24 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari Jonathan Climbs Higher The LORD uses little things to accomplish big things. Jonathan and his armor bearer were just two against a Philistine force of no less than twenty. Yet because those two were willing to climb higher their victory proves that there is no hindrance to the LORD to save by many or by few. And their personal bravery and courage became the spark that ignited a victory for the entire nation of Israel. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/JonathanClimbs.mp3 29:24 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Peter Climbs Higher One moment Peter is climbing out of the boat and walking on water – the next he is swimming with the fish. One moment he is saying Jesus you are the Christ, the Son of the living God … the next moment Jesus tells Peter – you remind me a lot of Satan. One moment he is faithfully declaring Even if everyone falls away, I will not … the next he is denying Jesus three times. That’s Peter. He is a disciple on a journey. You and Peter have much in common. Let's come together to learn, grow and to climb higher through our knowledge of Peter. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/de/PeterClimbs.mp3 35:06 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Salome Climbs Higher We are not told much about Salome but she certainly was a supporter and follower of Jesus. But in what way and to what degree? What else do we know about her? How did she and her family interact with Jesus? What was their relationship? Join Larry as he brings out lessons on how Salome climbed higher! Sun, 09 Jun 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/Salome.mp3 29:24 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Jon Larson Lifted Up! God told Moses seven specific things He would do... and He did them. That's the way God is. He says it. He does it! That's a great reason to have faith. Join Jon as he show us how to strengthen our faith. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/JL/7Iwills.mp3 33:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Lifted Up! Jesus said, "When (if) I'm lifted up, I'll draw all to me." The results haven't been great. Is it because what he said isn't so, or because we aren't lifting him up like we should? We lift a lot of versions of Christ up, but only the real Christ will draw all people to him. Watch and follow along with Mike and reflect on which Christ we raise up in our lives, actions and thoughts. Sun, 26 May 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/mk/LiftedUp.mp3 33:54 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey The Hebrews were called out of slavery in Egypt to a land flowing with milk and honey. They were led to the very border of the land they were promised, but instead went back into the wilderness. Does this story mean anything to you? What does mike and honey have to do with you anyway? You and I must enter the land that was promised. Join Larry as he shows us the land promised to us. Sun, 19 May 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/Milk-Honey.mp3 28:11 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Kent Urbaniak A Pep Talk Join Kent Urbaniak as he gives a scripture based pep talk to us! Sun, 12 May 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/ku/PepTalk.mp3 34:56 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Climbing higher: The Heart of Service Join Andy Weeks as he brings out the heart of Jesus for others and shows how our hearts must transform to be like his. Andy takes listeners through 3 steps for making a heart that will long to serve. Sun, 5 May 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/HeartOfService.mp3 29:59 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Service Within Celebrating 50 years of Camp Blessing Sun, 28 Apr 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/ServiceOutside.mp3 33:37 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Wayne Urbaniak Service Within Celebrating 50 years of Camp Blessing Sun, 21 Apr 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/wu/CampBlessing.mp3 30:13 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Service Within What do we mean by "Service Within?" Together we will look at some motivating Biblical examples in God's word. We'll also consider some past and present examples of service within our church. The question you must ask yourself is "Do I personally have different gifts that I can and should be using for service within the church?" Sun, 14 Apr 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/ServiceWithin.mp3 24:57 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Joe Funari Another Kind of Death There is much talk in the church of Christ about the role of conscience and yet the role of conscience is often misunderstood. 'Let your conscience be your guide' is the motto for many well-meaning people. Many also assume it to the final moral authority. But the conscience is like a watch. It can serve a useful purpose, if it is properly set. If set incorrectly, you'll miss the boat. Even worse, if conscience is properly set and it is ignored, the conscience can be killed! Joe's message is about a man who did just that and how we need to avoid the same mistake. Sun, 7 Apr 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/jf/conscience.mp3 27:16 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks God Working in Us Easter is by far the most exciting day of worship we have... the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead! The single biggest event in history moves us to praise and thanksgiving for our redemption and the future life it provides. But what about that space of time in between? Does the power of the resurrection really impact our lives now or not? Join Andy to find out how why the power that raised Christ from the dead is available for Great Works in our every day lives! Sun, 31 Mar 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/Great_Works.mp3 29:00 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Tim Chabot God Working in Us "Do you believe that God will work in your life? Do you accept the work that God wants to do in your life? Are you willing to follow through in that work? God wants to transform us and to do so means working in our lives. The Christian walk is not a fad, its a mindset and lifestyle change that starts with our ability to Believe, Accept, and Obey the work God desires to do, so that we can be transformed into what he wants us to become." Sun, 24 Mar 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/GodWorking.mp3 32:33 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Accepted Many of us would like deeper devotional lives but are not sure how to improve. In this session, you will have a chance to share with each other the devotionals books, online tools, and passages of scripture that have inspired you to climb higher.Do you sometimes look at God's word and say, "Well, that was true of Jesus or Paul, but it isn't for me." Sometimes it is hard to believe all the promises. God's timing isn't ours and we don't see the whole picture. It really stretches beyond our mental limits. If only we could really believe we belonged to something greater than ourselves. In this message, Mike will help you look look at the facts that you really do belong to something greater. Even more important than belonging is that you're accepted by someone greater. You're accepted! Warts and all, doubts and failures, even rebellion. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/Acceptance.mp3 24:16 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak The Give in Forgive God is infinitely forgiving and we all need His forgiveness. Thankfully, He has made it possible for us to receive it! As Christians, we need to learn how to forgive like our Father. We often think we do, but we just might have some misconceptions about forgiveness that need to cleared out of our lives. Together, we'll look at some of these misconceptions so that we can practice real, liberating, and godly forgiveness. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/GiveInForgive.mp3 26:30 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Application Session: Devotionals Many of us would like deeper devotional lives but are not sure how to improve. In this session, you will have a chance to share with each other the devotionals books, online tools, and passages of scripture that have inspired you to climb higher. Sun, 3 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/Devotionals.mp3 57:41 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Preparation If you were told that you were could leave for a vacation on Monday, what would you do prior to that trip? Our guess would be that you would think about where you were going and then take some time to pack for the vacation. You might also go on-line or check out a book to research what you should do when you are on vacation. You might call some people who live in the area to see if they were available to have some coffee or eat a meal together. The point is you would prepare in some way for that trip. We don't know what "vacation" God has planned for us but we might find out we are leaving sooner than we expected. This "vacation" might be a mission trip; it might be visiting someone who is sick, it might be counseling someone, it might be leading a study or small group; or it might be our last breath! We need to be prepared for what we are being called to do. Sun, 3 Mar 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/de/Preparation.mp3 32:39 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Aaron Keumichel The Hope of Glory Providence, Peace, Practice, Production and Perfection Sun, 24 Feb 2013 9:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/visiting/ak/5Ps.mp3 34:22 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Brian Dunn Who Am I? Do you know who you are……in God’s eyes? Do you recognize the gifts and talents that He has given to you, or do you hide them and only use them when you feel “comfortable” to do so? Do we recognize all the gifts He has blessed us with, or only the ones we like or feel strong about? As His servants, we need to be constantly seeking ways to constantly use our gifts to not just serve others, but to worship and glorify God. We will discover others in the Bible who had difficulties in not just recognizing their gifts, but had great reluctance to use their gifts…even when called upon by God. We will look at the lessons they learned and in turn, look to use those lessons as strive to climb higher in our Christian walk. Is it words or actions that make up your answer to the question of: WHO AM I? Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/bd/WhoAmI.mp3 37:08 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Larry Urbaniak Take Up Your Cross Daily The symbol of Christianity is the cross. Jesus said we should take up a cross daily. What does that mean for you and me? Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/lu/TakeUpTheCross.mp3 24:01 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Dennis Thorfeldt Think On These Things We don't often give much attention to the things we think about, but the Bible tells us that "as a man thinks in his heart, so is he." This Sunday our sermon will be focusing on Philippians 4:8 where Paul tells us to "think on these things" and describes just what sort of thoughts should be occupying the mind of a follower of Jesus. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/dt/ThinkOnTheseThings.mp3 29:23 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Andy Weeks Climbing Higher - Community Prayer Why does God answer some prayers but seemingly ignores others? What type of plans does God have in mind, but is waiting for a group of his people to pray? Does God withhold blessing; healing; miracles; fulfillment of dreams until a few or more of us meet in prayer? It boils down to a single principle: “God Often Waits for Two or Three” Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/CommunityPrayer.mp3 23:47 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message, Climbing Higher, Intercessory Prayer, Prayer Joe Funari Climbing Higher - Personal Prayer As we climb higher prayer will be foundational. God has made it possible for us to address Him and desires that we do. And as we pray, it becomes important that we come to understand some basic assumptions to make about our prayers that lead us to accept what God has to give us. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/PersonalPrayer.mp3 34:06 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message, Climbing Higher David Elliott You Are Not Alone - Discussion Many times we have experiences that seem unique. We look at our lives and feel that we are all alone. This message by David Elliott will teach us what it means to not be alone and what we can do to help others realize we are there for them. You matter! So listen up as we explore ways to rely on each other! Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/NotAlone2.mp3 56:00 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message, Climbing Higher David Elliott You Are Not Alone Many times we have experiences that seem unique. We look at our lives and feel that we are all alone. This message by David Elliott will teach us what it means to not be alone and what we can do to help others realize we are there for them. You matter! So listen up as we explore ways to rely on each other! Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/NotAlone.mp3 19:21 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message, Climbing Higher Mike Knapp Climbing Higher - Climb On! We're all on a journey in life. Michael Card suggested there is a Joy in the journey. Many don't find that so. What kind of journey are you on? Are you on the Broad Way, the Highway of Holiness or the Narrow Way? This week's message, "Climb on!" will offer some suggestions to stay on the narrow way. Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/Symbolism.mp3 25:56 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message, Climbing Higher Andy Weeks Your Story and Preparing to Climb We all have a story to tell. In 2013, for our church we are giving you the opportunity to climb to higher heights than you ever have before. The question is: Is your story going to be one or praise or one of the same old, same old?In this session, Andy presents 7 steps to Climbing Higher. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/preparing_to_climb.mp3 60:14 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message David Elliott Climbing Higher in 2013 Climbing Higher in 2013 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.bbschurch.org/podcast/climbing/Climbing_Higher_2013.mp3 34:24 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Message Mike Knapp Thinking abou Thinking Thinking abou Thinking Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:35:00 -0600 http://podcasts.bbschurch.org/mk/thinking.mp3 31:17 Biblical, Berean Bible Students, Free Bible Students, Sermon