2021-09-12
“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”
By: Chase Feindel
Series: Sermon on the Mount
Today we are welcoming Chase Feindel as guest speaker. Pastor Feindel is the lead pastor of Anthem Church located in Vista. This is his first time speaking at Valley. Pastor Feindel will be discussing the first beatitude in the sermon on the mount. Matthew 5:3–12 contains what have come to be known as the Beatitudes. Each of the Beatitudes begins with a reference to those who are blessed, in connection to some behavior or attitude. The idea of being "blessed" in Jesus' sermon does not mean feeling happy, necessarily. Rather it means recognizing what is truly good in a person's life and why. It refers to those on the right track, who are following a godly pattern of thoughts and actions. Jesus begins by saying that the poor in spirit are blessed. This is not a reference to money or finances. To be "poor in spirit" is the opposite of being self-confident or self-reliant, especially in any spiritual sense. The poor in spirit recognize they are incapable of providing for themselves by their own strength, goodness, or righteousness. They know themselves to be spiritually bankrupt of true goodness. They cannot hope to bargain or earn their way into the kingdom of heaven.
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- 2021-09-12“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”
2021-09-12“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”By: Chase FeindelSeries: Sermon on the MountToday we are welcoming Chase Feindel as guest speaker. Pastor Feindel is the lead pastor of Anthem Church located in Vista. This is his first time speaking at Valley. Pastor Feindel will be discussing the first beatitude in the sermon on the mount. Matthew 5:3–12 contains what have come to be known as the Beatitudes. Each of the Beatitudes begins with a reference to those who are blessed, in connection to some behavior or attitude. The idea of being "blessed" in Jesus' sermon does not mean feeling happy, necessarily. Rather it means recognizing what is truly good in a person's life and why. It refers to those on the right track, who are following a godly pattern of thoughts and actions. Jesus begins by saying that the poor in spirit are blessed. This is not a reference to money or finances. To be "poor in spirit" is the opposite of being self-confident or self-reliant, especially in any spiritual sense. The poor in spirit recognize they are incapable of providing for themselves by their own strength, goodness, or righteousness. They know themselves to be spiritually bankrupt of true goodness. They cannot hope to bargain or earn their way into the kingdom of heaven.
- 2021-09-05Inside Out
2021-09-05Inside OutBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Sermon on the MountToday Pastor Kevin is starting a new series on "The Sermon on the Mount". The Sermon on the Mount is recorded in chapters 5-7 in the Book of Matthew. Jesus delivered this message near the beginning of His ministry and it is the longest of Jesus' sermons recorded in the New Testament. Keep in mind that Jesus wasn't a pastor of a church, so this "sermon" was different than the kind of religious messages we hear today. Jesus attracted a large group of followers even early in His ministry -- sometimes numbering several thousand people. He also had a smaller group of dedicated disciples who remained with Him all the time and were committed to learning and applying His teaching.
- 2021-08-29The One Thing that is Necessary
2021-08-29The One Thing that is NecessaryBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Who's Your One?In today's message, Jesus visits two sisters who hosted Him for dinner. How many of you have tried to get into God’s Word and spend time with the Lord in prayer, but you lost your motivation. Maybe you jumped into Genesis with gusto, you hung on through Exodus, but you got lost and died somewhere in Leviticus. Maybe you didn’t get much out of it and so you quit. But whatever happened to kill your motivation, the fact that Jesus calls Mary’s action of sitting at His feet and listening to His word “the necessary thing” ought to be sufficient reason to commit yourself to it. But let's hear Pastor Kevin give four lessons that we can learn from this story in Luke chapter 10, verses 38-42.
- 2021-08-22One Person Can Make All the Difference!
2021-08-22One Person Can Make All the Difference!By: Pastor KevinSeries: Who's Your One?Evangelism often begins with those whom we know best—even those within our own family. While Andrew will not achieve great stature among the apostles, he brings people to Jesus on three occasions, this being the first. “You can accomplish anything if you don’t care who gets the credit.” Andrew bears evidence of the truth of that old saying. He never achieves prominence in the Gospels, but he uses his unique gift of inviting to great effect. From the very beginning, Jesus gathered around him the most ordinary people. People like Andrew, ordinary people who possess only ordinary gifts, still do most of Christ’s work today. If only highly talented people responded to Christ’s call, the church would be stunted and crippled.
- 2021-08-15Forgiveness: Getting it, Giving it
2021-08-15Forgiveness: Getting it, Giving itBy: Ollis MozonSeries: Who's Your One?Religious leaders in Jesus’ day formed societies where men (and it was always men) sat in the evenings, ate meals and debated theology. There were also many Jewish people who lived on the margins, not living by the law, and rejected by these religious leaders as “sinners.” In the parable of the Two Debtors, Simon, a Pharisee, has invited Jesus to a dinner at Simon’s house. Like all cultures, there are certain “rules” when someone comes to your house. In Jesus’ day, three rituals were common: a kiss of greeting, washing of feet and anointing with oil. Suddenly a woman appears at the dinner table. This was possible in those days because the dinners would be held in a courtyard, with the gate open so that the rest of the town could look in on the festivities. The woman is described by Luke as a ‘sinner.’ After this event unfolds, Jesus tells a parable.
- 2021-08-08A Story of Hell
2021-08-08A Story of HellBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Who's Your One?Jesus directed the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to the Pharisees, who thought that they would get into heaven because they were good men. They studied the Law and the Prophets and could quote lengthy sections of it. They participated in all of the annual feasts and holy days of the Jewish faith. They gave ten percent or more of their income to the temple. But their religion was outward. They did what they did to impress others. But God was not impressed because their hearts were full of pride and hypocrisy (16:15). They would have protested that they kept the Law, but they were not concerned about inner, heart righteousness before God. Like the rich man in the parable, they were living the good life, assuming that they would go to heaven. But their love of money had blinded them to God’s perspective. They were in for a rude awakening if they did not repent and take heed to the true message of the Bible before they died.
- 2021-08-01Identifying As One
2021-08-01Identifying As OneBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Who's Your One?Today Pastor Kevin will be discussing the importance of baptism. At Valley Bible Church, we baptize people who have made a conscious decision to believe in Christ and trust Him alone for their salvation. Baptism is a demonstration of someone’s union with Christ symbolizing His death and resurrection. It signifies that your former way of life has been put to death and depicts a freedom from slavery to sin (Romans 6:1-6). We get the honor of celebrating lives that have been changed by Jesus with Baptism! If you’re a follower of Jesus Christ and haven’t been baptized or would like more information on what it is or why you should do it, you can email Pastor Kevin at Kevin@valleybible.com.
- 2021-07-25The Importance of One
2021-07-25The Importance of OneBy: Ruben MorenoSeries: Who's Your One?Today Pastor Ruben Moreno is filling in for Pastor Kevin who is on vacation. Pastor Ruben heads up our Spanish ministry here at Valley. Pastor Ruben will be discussing the importance of sharing our faith. Maybe you’re afraid to share your faith because you don’t know what to say. Or maybe you’re sharing the Gospel but nothing is happening; people aren’t committing their lives to Christ. Are you doing something wrong? Remember that God does not call the equipped; He equips the called—and as Christians, we are all called to share what Christ has done. Some of Christ’s last words on earth were, “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Sharing our faith isn’t just a suggestion, it’s a command. And God is with us when we obey Him.
- 2021-07-18Jesus Heals the Paralytic
2021-07-18Jesus Heals the ParalyticBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Who's Your One?Having returned to Capernaum, a number of people now knew that Jesus was able to heal the sick. Four men had a friend who was paralyzed, whom they wanted to bring to Jesus for healing. It seems to have taken considerable time and effort to get the paralyzed man from where he was staying to the house where Jesus was teaching. By the time they arrived, the house was filled and a large crowd apparently had gathered outside. Perhaps the Lord could see the commotion going on outside, caused by the four who were determined to get the paralytic to Jesus. Undaunted by the difficulties, the men elected to "go up on the roof and lower him on his mat (a.k.a. pallet)." The scene, as viewed from below, must have been amazing. This leads me to the theme I see in this passage: My faith is important, not just for the benefit of my own relationship with God, but for the benefit of those I spend time with as well. For faith to be effective, it must inspire the one who has it to act in a way that shows it is present. The faith of these men showed, and because of it, their friend was healed.
- 2021-07-11Follow Me
2021-07-11Follow MeBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Who's Your One?Who's your one? Imagine if every believer could answer that question with the name of a person who is far from God—a person for whom they’re praying and with whom seeking to share the gospel. That’s the intention behind Who’s Your One. We believe God’s people don’t merely need another method for evangelism—what they need is a white-hot passion to see people who are far from God experience the new life He offers through Jesus Christ. Over the coming weeks, our church and countless others will prioritize personal ownership of the Great Commission as we each intentionally pursue one person with the hope of the gospel. At times, it seems the mission is simply too complex and too vast for churches like ours and people like us. While we can’t do everything, we can do something. We can all take responsibility for one. And, because of God’s power and the work of His Spirit, each of our ones can add up to make a significant impact for God’s kingdom.
- 2021-07-04Freedom in Christ
2021-07-04Freedom in ChristBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Independence DayToday is July 4th, the day on which we, as American Citizens, celebrate our independence as a nation. In the year 1776 on this day, the Declaration of Independence was signed by the founders of this nation. Today in 2021, we remember this day and celebrate our freedom. Pastor Kevin will be discussing what is true freedom? Why is it so important? Why do we so cherish it? Although we enjoy unparalleled freedom as Americans, the freedom we find in Christ far surpasses our American freedoms. Jesus said that he could provide true freedom: “If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36). True freedom can come no other way, except through Jesus. Any freedom outside of Christ is just an illusion, because it’s temporary. The freedoms of this nation – as precious as they are – could be taken away from us. Yet, the freedom we enjoy in Christ can never be taken away.
- 2021-06-27Blueprints for Building – Experiencing Complete Joy
2021-06-27Blueprints for Building – Experiencing Complete JoyBy: Dave MetzgerSeries: Guest SpeakerToday we are welcoming back Dave Metzger as guest speaker. Pastor Dave has spoken at Valley several times previously. Pastor Dave will be picking up where he left off since his last visit in the Book of Nehemiah. Pastor Dave will be covering Chapter 8 and the importance of having the right attitude when coming to the house of God. When the hearts of the people are tender to the Word of God, then the Spirit of God, working through the Word of God, brings revival.
- 2021-06-20A Man After God’s Own Heart
2021-06-20A Man After God’s Own HeartBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Father's DayToday is Father’s Day. Father's Day is a day set apart to celebrate fatherhood, recognize the influence of fathers in our homes and society, and foster paternal bonds. It is also celebrated to honor and commemorate our fathers and forefathers. This morning Pastor Kevin will be looking at the life of David, of whom the Bible says is, "A man after God's own heart." Furthermore, we can follow this theme of fatherhood in the very person of God Himself through countless scriptures (Matthew 5:45; 6:9,32; Romans 1:7; 15:6; 1 Corinthians 8:6). There are many instances that speak of Jesus Christ, the Son, honoring His Father and honoring the will of His Father (e.g., John 17:1 and John 17:5).
- 2021-06-14Mission – Evangelism As Our Fifth Purpose
2021-06-14Mission – Evangelism As Our Fifth PurposeBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Come TogetherWhen you were a child, your mother or father probably told you more than once to SHARE! Hopefully, you grew up with a sharing attitude. You share your income with the church and with charities. You share books with friends who enjoy the same sort of literature as you enjoy. You share your home with family and friends who come to visit. You share your political opinions. Big things – small things – you share with others. And as we explore our purpose of life, today we will discover that sharing is one of our purposes. Evangelism is our mission!! I don’t know why, but the word “evangelism” is a scary word to many. But the word “sharing” is a good word – a comforting word. We like to share with others and we love it when people share with us! Evangelism is nothing more than sharing! Specifically, we need to share the love and salvation of Jesus Christ!
- 2021-06-06Service As Our Fourth Purpose
2021-06-06Service As Our Fourth PurposeBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Come TogetherToday Pastor Kevin teaches the fifth installment of his series entitled, "Come Together". Serving God is a crucial part of your spiritual growth. Jesus Christ modeled this in His life and ministry for us. (Mark 10:45) Serving one another is one of the reasons God brought us into a relationship with Himself. (Ephesians 2:10) Putting our faith to work in practical everyday ways builds up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12). Ultimately it is Jesus Christ we are serving through our actions, activities, and projects. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 NASB
- 2021-05-30Discipleship As Our Third Purpose
2021-05-30Discipleship As Our Third PurposeBy: Ollis MozonSeries: Come TogetherToday we are welcoming Ollis Mozon as guest speaker. Pastor Mozon has spoken at Valley before, and will discussing the importance of discipleship. Discipleship is a fancy word meaning how you mature in Christ. How Christ is formed in your thoughts, your actions, your life. Discipleship is not church attendance or Bible study. Some folks who have gone to church their entire lives have never been discipled. Discipleship usually happens in pairs of women or men (wherein one of whom having already been discipled guides another). Discipleship is a walking together in the way of Christ, learning to die, learning how to leave who you were, and learning who you now are. Learning to follow Jesus, becoming His disciple, means walking alongside someone further in the Christian faith for a significant period. It is personal. It is challenging. Jesus walked with his disciples for three years. This is no six-week curriculum.
- 2021-05-23Fellowship As Our Second Purpose
2021-05-23Fellowship As Our Second PurposeBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Come TogetherToday Pastor Kevin discusses the importance of fellowship and what are the benefits of fellowship. Fellowship is an important part of our faith. Coming together to support one another is an experience that allows us to learn, gain strength, and show the world exactly what God is. Coming together with other believers in worship and conversation helps to remind us that we are not alone in this world. There are believers everywhere. It's amazing that no matter where you are in the world when you meet another believer, it's like you suddenly feel at home. That's why God made fellowship so important. He wanted us to come together so that we always know we're not alone. Fellowship allows us to build those lasting relationships so we're never by ourselves in the world.
- 2021-05-16Pastoral Installation Service for Pablo Toledo
2021-05-16Pastoral Installation Service for Pablo ToledoBy: Emilio NuñezSeries: Guest SpeakerToday we are welcoming Pastor Emilio Nuñez as guest speaker. Pastor Nuñez is the senior pastor at Bell Gardens Baptist Church located in Bell Gardens, California. This is his first time speaking at Valley. Pastor Nuñez is also the Director of Spanish Ministries in the Pacific Church Network (PCN), a new label for the Conservative Baptist Churches of Southern California. Pastor Nuñez will be discussing the role of pastoral leadership in the church and charging Pablo Toledo in this new role.
- 2021-05-09The Lasting Legacy of a Mother
2021-05-09The Lasting Legacy of a MotherBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Mother's DayToday is Mother's Day. A special day to honor the ladies in our lives. Pastor Kevin will be teaching from 2 Timothy 1:3-7. Have you ever thought about all of the roles that your mother filled while you were growing up? I just jotted down a few this week - and this list is by no means exhaustive. Nurse, counselor, spiritual advisor, educator, nutritionist, accountant, transportation center, maid, peacemaker, entertainer, and I came up with those in just a few minutes. There are so many other roles that our mothers fulfill each and every day. A mother's influence. We're here this morning to celebrate Mother's Day.
- 2021-05-02Worship As Our First Purpose
2021-05-02Worship As Our First PurposeBy: Pastor KevinSeries: Come TogetherToday Pastor Kevin teaches the second installment of his series entitled, "Come Together". Today's message is entitled, "Worship As Our First Purpose". The importance of worship is huge. Worship Matters. Worship matters to God. Worship matters to you. Often, we allow personal distractions to get in the way. Sometimes we go to church, but we don’t worship. We sing songs, but we don’t worship. We listen to sermons, but we don’t worship. We serve in a ministry area—but don’t worship. All of these things are elements of worship, but they are not worship in and of themselves, which means that you can do all of them and yet have failed to truly worship God. Worship is a lifestyle. It’s the gathering of believers to practice our beliefs and celebration of Him.