Peninsula Baptist Church

16 Verses "Good Kingdom:Good King"

The book,THE WHOLE STORY OF THE BIBLE IN 16 VERSES, is the launching point for Pastor Chris’s new sermon series. The book is a tool to help us understand the Bible, and as we read the Bible to see how we fit into the story of God. The sermon series will break the the Bible down each week to help us understand the Story of the Gospel of Jesus Christ  and to help us grow in our ability to share the gospel with confidence. 

Today's sermon comes from Genesis 1:31-2:3. We see that the Bible wants us to know that God created a Kingdom and He is the King!

 

"Freedom" Galatians 5:1

Today, the day before celebrating our county's independence, Pastor Chris Garrison preaches on "Freedom" and shows us what the yoke of sin is and what the yoke of the law is. In Galatians 5:1 the apostle Paul writes that it is in Christ that we are free, no longer enslaved by sin or the law or by the spiritual death they can bring. Jesus set us free FOR freedom...stand firm in it! 

1 Timothy 6:20-21 "Engarde!"

This sermon concludes Pastor Chris Garrison's series from 1 Timothy. The early church in Ephesus was full of false teachers. In 1 Timothy 6:20-21 Paul writes to Timothy telling him that God commands him to call out those people of the church of Ephesus who follow the false teachings. The truth and good news of the Gospel is that God has invested in you significantly! Pastor Chris points us to ways that we can guard that "deposit."  He instructs us to guard the gospel, know it well, and let it permeate our whole life. 

I Timothy 6:6-19 "A Tempting Trap"

This Sunday Pastor Chris Garrison's sermon is from 1 Timothy 6:6-19. Paul warns the people of the church to guard themselves against greed by intentionally seeking things that really matter. Don't put your hope in money, put it into God, for godliness with contentment IS great gain!

1 Timothy 5:1-16 Gospel Centered Relationships

Pastor Chris Garrison preaches from 1 Timothy where Paul shows the church that Gospel center relationships reflect the heart of God. As the family of God, we reflect God's heart when we give each other positive, family identities and cultivate Christ-like care and compassion.

Psalm 2 "Does God Play Favorites?"

Today Pastor Chris Garrison's message is from Psalm 2. With the 2016 Ilwaco HIgh School graduates in the audience, Pastor Chris shows that the way to be successful in life is to favored by God.

1 Tim: 5 Wise Guidelines: Healthy Family

God wants us to be a healthy church family. Pastor Chris Garrison shows how Paul, in 1 Timothy 5:17-25, outlines practices that allow church leaders to work well and lead the flock. Also,  we as a church must relate to our leaders well; it is part of our worship.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 The Impact of Integrity

Integrity is rare in our culture. It is often disguised as pride as we embrace the character issues of others and ourselves. Pastor Chris Garrison leads us through 1 Timothy 4:11-16 as we learn that to have Biblical integrity, we must live a life that is according to Jesus' way and leads others to find Christ. Biblical integrity is what brings us real life.

1 Timothy 4:6-10 "In It to Win It"

Pastor Chris Garrison continues the series in1 Timothy. Spiritual training produces victory in life. In 1 Timothy 4:6-10 we learn that spiritual training requires us to change our focus and our purpose in life. God gives us opportunities to grow in Him and to train for godliness, but that requires us to choose to learn. Spiritual training requires specific, intentional work and time. "...we labor and strive because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people..." We CAN have victory!

"Loyalty Days" Philippians 3:20

This weekend of Loyalty Days is traditionally celebrated here, on the Long Beach Peninsula, the first weekend in May. After a lively congregational discussion about what makes America great, and what makes being an American challenging, Pastor Chris Garrison preaches from Philippians 3:20. We are challenged to ask, What am I being loyal to as a citizen? How can I actively be loyal to a nation that is divided among itself and does not fully represent the Kingdom values that come from God? For those who believe in Jesus, we are not only citizens of a nation, we are also citizens of Heaven. Pastor Chris looks at the nature of Heavenly citizenship, the marks of that citizenship, and the effects of it on our world and lives.