Alva Baptist Church

Magi and 'Discipleship' Part 2

How well does the church disciple believers? If the world 'disciples' consumers, how well does the world system do it's job? Does the church need to change how we attempt to make disciples? (just YES, let's not pretend there's any doubt)

Magi and 'Discipleship' Part 1

When 'wise men' come from a foreign kingdom with knowledge of Judaism and a need to worship, it begs the question: "Who discipled these guys to discern, go and speak to power about the advent of the messiah?

Christmas Eve Message

Merry Christmas means so much when it's rooted in this story of that night. And it matters for us today.

The Annunciation Pt. 2

The angel Gabriel tells Mary about God's plan, the one established before the foundations of the world, already at work in Elizabeth. This is a long sermon chopped into two delicious morsels.

The Annunciation Pt. 1

The angel Gabriel tells Mary about God's plan, the one established before the foundations of the world, already at work in Elizabeth. This is a good sermon.

Hope

Praying: prayerfully, practically, actually

John 15 Fruitful Harvest Part 1

John 15 Fruitful Harvest Part 2

When we celebrate the harvest we are thankful for God's provision. This sermon looks at God provision through our lives.

The Crucifixion of 'Other'

Jesus separated from the 'Us' of Godhead to reconcile sinful man to the 'We' of God's family and we esteemed Him as loathsome 'other'.