Enemy Theology
Jesus always flips our understanding of who God is, who we are, and what he expects of us. He did such a thing for the disciples in the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:43, Jesus declares, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to ...
Christ, Community, Neighbor
During the month of January, BLC is walking through a sermon series entitled “Christ-Community-Neighbor.” We are looking at various passages throughout Scripture that teach us about proclaiming the gospel message, the mission of the church, and the obligation we have to our neighbors. Our hope for this series is three-fold, as the title suggests: We ...
The Hope of Advent
Advent season has begun. Our church celebrates Advent because we want to have our hearts filled with awe and wonder at the coming of the King. This is truly a time for rejoicing, thanksgiving, and amazement. Celebrating Advent as a church and in our homes reminds us of the indescribable gift of God and what ...