Stephen J. Bedard

You Want to Do What?

stephenjbedard — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:17:12 +0000

It is good to have short and long term plans. But not all plans are good plans. This message looks at how to have a godly plan for your life.

How to Become a Muslim

stephenjbedard — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:15:46 +0000

The word ‘muslim’ means one submitted to God. Christianity also believes that we are to submit to God. This message examines what submission to God looks like. Please note: This message has nothing to do with the religion of Muhammad.

So You Want to be a Wise Guy?

stephenjbedard — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:29:18 +0000

We would all agree that wisdom is a good thing. But what is wisdom? How can we know the difference between true and false wisdom? This message looks at this very issue.

Bite Your Tongue

stephenjbedard — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:06:57 +0000

Ever wish you could take those words back? Our tongue sometimes seems the most uncontrollable part of us. This message looks at ways that we should not use our words and ways we should.

Dead Faith

stephenjbedard — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:50:43 +0000

Christians believe that salvation is by faith. But what kind of faith? Paul uses the example of Abraham to show it is faith apart from works. James used the same quote to show the importance of works. Which one is correct?

For Richer and For Poorer

stephenjbedard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:57:07 +0000

What is the church’s attitude toward the rich and the poor? What should our attitude be? This message challenges us to examine our prejudice and embrace God’s royal law.

Hearing and Doing

stephenjbedard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:32:49 +0000

Not interested in an abstract and theoretical religion? Good. James presents a Christian religion that is concrete and practical.

Trial by Fire

stephenjbedard — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:29:31 +0000

Why do bad things happen? Where is God when trials come our way? This message starts a series on James that looks at this issue.

The Fruit of the Spirit

stephenjbedard — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:35:36 +0000

What should the Christian life look like? Is it about legalism or is everything up for grabs? This message attempts to find a middle way by looking at the fruit of the Spirit.

The New Covenant

stephenjbedard — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:20:55 +0000

What is the new covenant? How does it relate to the old covenant? And what does Jesus have to do with this? This message looks at all of these questions.

A New Start

stephenjbedard — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:42:54 +0000

We all want to change, but it is so hard. What does biblical change look like? This message looks at biblical principles for lasting change through the story of Zacchaeus.

You Light Up My Life

stephenjbedard — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:47:52 +0000

In John 1, we are taken back to Genesis as well as pointed forward toward the ministry of Jesus. This message looks at the nature of the new creation and the significance of the light that came into the world.

Have Some Faith

stephenjbedard — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:34:49 +0000

Both Zechariah and Mary were told by the angel Gabriel that they would become parents. Both asked a question and Zechariah was punished and Mary was praised. What’s going on here?

Sin is the Reason for the Season

stephenjbedard — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:30:04 +0000

Why did Jesus come into the world? What does the beginning of Mark’s Gospel tell us about Jesus? How does the ministry of John the Baptist shed light on what Jesus would do?

Notice the Women

stephenjbedard — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:01:18 +0000

The first of a series looking at the beginning of each Gospel. Why does Matthew begin with a genealogy and what does that tell us about the rest of his Gospel?

Which Way to Heaven?

stephenjbedard — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:19:00 +0000

There are many things we do not need to know but we do need to know how to get to heaven. How do we receive eternal life? This message looks at the myths and truth of salvation.

Being a Confident Christian

stephenjbedard — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:09:04 +0000

How confident are you as a Christian? Can you even be confident? This message looks at Hebrews 11:1-6 and how we can be confident Christians.

A New Kind of Worship

stephenjbedard — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:10:38 +0000

For a long time, Israel’s worship was focused on sacrifice in the Temple. But what happened after the Temple was destroyed? Did worship stop or was there a new way to worship? This message looks at the role of the Bible in worship.

The Big House

stephenjbedard — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:34:05 +0000

What did worship look like during the Jerusalem Temple? What principles can we apply to Christian worship? This message looks at Solomon’s dedication prayer and what it means for the church.

Reaching For God

stephenjbedard — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:30:51 +0000

Imagine worship. Not just the last two thousand years of church history. Not a thousand years of the Jewish Temple. Imagine before all that, just one man and a simple altar to God. This message looks at the principles of worship from the experience of Abram.