Blessed Life Fellowship

In one of Pastor Andy's longer teachings, this message is a departure from the usual method of teaching about a single concept.  Rather, Pastor Andy casts vision by sharing what God has called Blessed Life Fellowship to be and do.  In doing so, there are numerous takeaways and nuggets of truth shared that help to refine the vision of BLF that can also be of personal benefit to those who hear.  

There are several ways we get ourselves in trouble with our mouths.  And the book of Proverbs is full of exhortations in how to use our speech and how not to use it.  Notably, some of the ways we use our mouths leads to abominations that God hates according to Proverbs.  Learn in this teaching how to avoid abominable practices and instead use our mouths for good rather than evil.  

One of the most common themes of Proverbs is the far-reaching damage a person can do to themselves and others around them when they give vent to their anger.   But chronic anger is simply a symptom of other underlying spiritual problems that are addressed in this teaching.  

There is a principle repeated throughout the book of Proverbs that is largely unknown or ignored by the masses that happens to be one of the most important principles of a blessed and fruitful life.  Although this subject is also largely unaddressed in pulpits, if heeded it could prevent great trouble and distress from coming upon people.  As an example, this single principle could have prevented the sinking of the Titanic.    

The book of Proverbs is crammed with sayings about the mouth, comparing how words are used by the wise and the foolish.  We learn a lot about proper social graces with these sayings, as well as avoiding irreverent foolishness, the nature of unwholesome talk, and many other destructive habits that trip people up.  But we also learn about the importance of speaking up in other situations.  This teaching provides timeless wisdom from Proverbs that will help redirect a person's life toward blessing.  

Would you like to learn how to affair-proof a marriage?  This teaching provides some important perspectives in keeping the home fires stoked and helping to prevent affairs, as well as a sober warning from the scriptures specific to the evils of sexual immorality.  

Complacency is a term referring to a person who becomes comfortable and satisfied in their current situation to the point where he/she does not feel the need for self-examination or exert much effort to continue to grow and progress.  And Proverbs 1:32 tells us that complacency is a killer!  Learn in this teaching how to recognize and deal successfully with spiritual complacency.  

This teaching is the first in a series studying the book of Proverbs for the wisdom it provides in leading a blessed life and avoiding the pitfalls and landmines of the fool who has no fear of God and no regard for the wisdom of His Word.  And yes, this teaching has as much application to people already in the church as it does those outside of it.  Perhaps more.  

Elder Brent Denney completes his series on Governed by the Spirit.  

BLF elder Brent Denney continues his insights into being governed by the Spirit, with a special emphasis on the process of transformation.  

BLF member Bill Compton addresses the topic of biblical perfection, with a special emphasis on understanding the nature of what the Bible says about life after this life.  

Elder Mark Suverkrup provides important insights in this teaching regarding the full armor of God in Ephesians 6.  In doing so, Mark illuminates upon several important aspects of walking in this armor, such as learning to hear the voice of God, walking in active faith vs. passive faith, and many other important nuggets of wisdom for living a more victorious life in Christ.  

It's difficult for some people to reconcile God being loving with Him sending people to hell for all eternity.  This teaching will help unravel what the Bible says about that, providing important perspective on the nature of God, His sense of mercy AND justice, and providing the believer with an important element of the gospel message.  

"Safe space" is a cultural concept introduced by certain groups in universities and some work places designed to protect people from criticism, harassment, or discrimination.  While this is well-intentioned perhaps, by trying to protect people from ever experiencing anything difficult, we inadvertently create emotionally weak people who can't handle adversity.  But this "safe space" mentality has crept into even the church, resulting in a church culture where people don't know how to deal with conflict nor control their emotions.  The outcome is a church culture of cry babies and whiners.  But God wants to move us beyond a safe space mentality to a brave space mentality so we can learn to be spiritual champions.  

BLF elder Brent Denney discusses need-to-know information on walking in the Spirit.

NFL player Harrison Butker has been under heavy verbal attack in the past week for his pro-family speech at a commencement ceremony.  Harrison Butker sees various social issues through the lens of the Word of God, which has gotten him attacked and called a white supremicist, racist, and male chauvinist.  Yet the Bible does address some of the most difficult and volatile issues of our time, and it would be good if more of God's people knew what His Word says about these things and stood up to proclaim them.  Truth is not changeable with the times, but is immutable.  We address several "taboo" social issues in this teaching from the perspective of God's immutable Word.  Buckle up!    

In this follow up to last week's teaching, BLF elder Brent Denney extends the topic of godly mothering to not only the biological role but to the extension of that role beyond the household.  

BLF elder Brent Denney offers some timeless principles on mothers that will benefit both mothers and those mothers serve.  

In this teaching, Pastor Andy and wife Donna tag-team for a panel discussion of sorts addressing matters of child rearing and training.  This session is packed full of parenting wisdom from the scriptures plus 30 years of experience from Pastor Andy and Donna.