Broadlands Community Church

[03/08/20]   John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

It is important to be teachable, because we can expect
moments in this life to be “walking in the darkness” of this
world. Then we will be faced with walking in faithful
obedience in this “darkness” leading to our vindication – or –
walking in the “light of our own self-will” leading to endless
miseries.

[03/01/20]   Our view of the Word of God, the Bible, determines the nature of our existence on planet earth.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (ESV). We thank God constantly, that when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it “not as” the word of men “but” as what it really is, the Word of God, which is at work in you believers.

It starts with trusting God. When we trust God and remember who He is, we realized that He is our strength. Then God can make us soar on wings of eagles!

God clearly says Read the Bible, Be devoted to Prayer, Be alert, and continue to do what we now, BUT God also says, “Listen to the Immediate and Direct guidance of the Holy Spirit.” Take note of the words Immediate and Direct! As we embrace all the disciplines and resources of God, we also must not neglect the Holy Spirit as revealed in Isaiah 30:21. NT revelation give us much more insight about the work of the Holy Spirit which is necessary for our Rest, quietness, Trust, and Strength.

God just wants us to trust in Him. When we focus on the trial, it appears big. When we focus on God, we realize that He is much bigger. Satan is a liar and wants us to believe that in the problem that we face that God can’t or won’t move in. But when we trust in God, we discover that it was our trust that was the issue, not the issue itself. And when we do trust, God can grant us perfect peace. (Note - Sermon broken into two parts due to file size)

To make the Finish Line, we need to understand the Race! The Bible reveals all we need to know about HIMSELF and what HE is going to do. However, the Jews had the OT but could not put all the pieces together. Even Jesus’ disciples could not put all the pieces together. It was after Jesus’ death, resurrection, and coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost that all the pieces of the puzzle could be put together. Now we have in our hands, the Bible, the completed puzzle; the full revelation of God.

Since God has told us what is good in the Bible, what does HE require of us or what is our requirement? Micah lists three requirements: do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with our God.

God-consciousness redefines urgency: “Do not call conspiracy all that people call conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear.” So many supposedly facts prove to be false or do not come to fruition. If we are continually moved by all of these, we are in constant turmoil. God’s people are not without fear, but our whole approach is different. Whatever the News, fake or otherwise, we see God at work in the events swirling around us, and through God we stabilize ourselves. - Note - Split into part 1 and part 2.

When we realize that our sins are against God alone and even for the smallest of them, He had to go to the cross, then we know that our heart needs to change and focus on Him alone, and that we are totally reliant on His mercy.

Due to inclement weather, the Ladies' Study for tonight has been postponed to next week. Stay Safe! God Bless!

It is not the circumstance that captures our attention; it is the complete amazement that God is present and our confidence the outcome is in God’s Hands. Therefore, we will rejoice and joyfully Watch and Be Amazed because our hope is from God.

Human understanding will never bring peace. People desire understanding (how to figure things out) so they can gain a sense of mastery over their lives. Because there is an endless series of problems, we are soon searching for our own endless understanding (mastery), instead of seeking God, (Our master).

Join us at 6PM this Tuesday evening for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service!

Join us on Christmas Eve at 6 PM for a candlelight service!

[12/15/19]   It is good to obey the voice of the LORD. Deuteronomy 28:2 (ESV) All these blessings shall “make a movement and come on you” and “chase after you” and “suddenly catch up with you”, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.

Join us on Christmas Eve at 6 PM for a candlelight service!

Hey BCC. The website that allows us to change our website has been down for 2 days. Thus the sermon is not posted and the BCC website still has the old date shown. So reminder....The Ladies' Ornament Exchange is this Sunday, Dec 8th at 6 PM.

BCC Ladies are invited to the annual Ladies' Ornament Exchange, this Sunday, Dec 8th. Bring a dish to share and a wrapped ornament per person who wants to play.
Contact your Home Group leader or
[email protected] if you have questions.

A Christmas Party!!!! Hey BCC come on out for a celebration of the birth of Christ on Dec 15th at 6 PM. Bring a dish to share and a wrapped gift for a gift exchange. Details at the back of the church, contact your Home Group leader or email - [email protected]

BCC Ladies are invited to the annual Ladies' Ornament Exchange, this Sunday, Dec 8th. Bring a dish to share and a wrapped ornament per person who wants to play.
Contact your Home Group leader or
[email protected] if you have questions.

[12/01/19]   There is protection under the covering of God. Psalm 91:4 HE will cover you with his feathers, and “under HIS wings” you will find refuge; HIS faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Those who tremble at HIS Word; those to whom the Word means something. This is important because the people who tremble at God’s Word are the people who God talks to. When He speaks to us, we can see as God sees. When we take a step into that light the light moves forward and we see more light than before. Therefore, each step in the light gives us more unfolding light.

Our view of God can be way to casual. The Bible clearly
shows God unapproachable hating all evil. God being a
Jealous God is interesting. Jealously has to do with our
affections. God is not going to share our affections with
anyone else! God hates a divided heart.

[11/03/19]   Be encouraged! Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

God’s Design has been distorted by sin. Through Christ and the church, God moves to restore HIS Design. This is an OT account that gives us a picture how God restores HIS Design, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.”

[10/27/19]   The church is God’s Design! Gather together and worship. 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

100% chance of rain tomorrow....so we are moving indoors. Bring something to share for a potluck and we will convert the church to a cornhole arena!

Postponed. Weather today just does not support. Will try again on October 27th!

I will make it official tomorrow, but as for now, plan for the tourney to be at the church after church. We will do it as a potluck. Probably start tossing at right about noon to give people time to get food.

Postponed. Weather today just does not support. Will try again on October 27th!

To understand anything God is revealing we need to have a relationship with HIM and that comes through Jesus Christ. To restore God’s Complete design, HE sent Jesus! His design includes perfectly complimentary genders, intentionally different (even opposite) from each other! John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Postponed. Weather today just does not support. Will try again on October 27th!

As Christians, it is important to understand God’s Design and behave according to HIS Design. As Christians, operating within God’s Design, we become avenues of the Creator God in which nothing is impossible! God created marriage between a man and a woman, foreshadowing the relationship between Christ and the Church!

Understanding and cooperating with God's design. And then, communicating it to a world that needs His Love, with love.

[09/29/19]   And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being “transformed” into the same “image” from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV) As Christians we are being transformed into “Christ’s image” so that we will “behave” according to God’s intended design.

Thanks Mitch for stepping in!

Tomorrow is the last day to donate! Thanks for all that has been brought in!

Hey Church! We will be collecting items for the Mission Team to take to the Orphanage in a suitcase at the back of the church: Items needed: lunch boxes, tooth paste and brushes for kids, underwear for 3T up to size 7-8, kids black socks, vitamin E hair food, notebooks and erasers, cool aid, and....well.... beef jerky! :)

Romans 8:32 (NIV) "He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" - Our identity should reflect His love.... Thanks for the great message Greg!

New series starts on September 29th!!!

Reminder that we are collecting items for the orphanage.

Hey Church! We will be collecting items for the Mission Team to take to the Orphanage in a suitcase at the back of the church: Items needed: lunch boxes, tooth paste and brushes for kids, underwear for 3T up to size 7-8, kids black socks, vitamin E hair food, notebooks and erasers, cool aid, and....well.... beef jerky! :)

[09/08/19]   Trust Jesus because HE holds everything together! Colossians 1:17 (ESV). (Jesus) is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

The Holy Spirit indwells and transforms, and it is the Holy Spirit that will continues what Jesus started. Based on Jesus’ promise, the period in between Jesus’ departure and HIS return the disciples will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to be HIS witnesses. This is Jesus’ spiritual presence continuing HIS earthly ministry while HE is in heaven.

[09/04/19]   Isaiah 52:7-8 New International Version
7 How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace,
who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation,
who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!”
8 Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices;
together they shout for joy.
When the Lord returns to Zion,
they will see it with their own eyes.

Hey Church! We will be collecting items for the Mission Team to take to the Orphanage in a suitcase at the back of the church: Items needed: lunch boxes, tooth paste and brushes for kids, underwear for 3T up to size 7-8, kids black socks, vitamin E hair food, notebooks and erasers, cool aid, and....well.... beef jerky! :)

[09/01/19]   The Holy Spirit indwells and transforms, and it is the Holy Spirit that will continues what Jesus started. Acts 1:8 (ESV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

The Scriptures are paramount to every Christian.
The Bible is the very words of God. With the Bible
we have God’s mind. Each Christian believer knows
the Bible is alive and powerful.

[08/25/19]   Do you have questions; are you confused? Read the Bible and ask God to speak to you! 2Timothy 3:16 (ESV) All Scripture is breathed out by God!

[08/24/19]   Luke: The Road to Emmaus. The Bible is the very breathed out word of God. Like anything we can read it and intellectually evaluate it. However, with the risen Christ, the Bible comes alive.