Berean Bible Church

Sovereign Mercy Romans 9:14-18 February 5, 2012

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:13:48 PST

When God gives eternal life to a person, when God enters into the eternal covenant with someone, He never changes it, there's never a possibility of separation from then on throughout eternity. Paul...

Selective Love Romans 9:7-13 January 29, 2012

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:24:52 PST

We are studying Romans chapter 9, and we have seen that it is theodicy-a vindication, or defense, of God. In the first five verses Paul gives us an introduction to this section. He tells us of his...

Defining "Israel" Romans 9:6 January 22, 2012

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:45:54 PST

Have you ever found yourself defending God? I’m sure you have heard things from people such as, "If God is love how could He allow that to happen?" Which is an accusation against God’s...

Paul’s Love For Israel Romans 9:1-5 January 15, 2012

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:31:13 PST

Have you ever found yourself defending God? I’m sure you have heard things from people such as, "If God is love how could He allow that to happen?" Which is an accusation against God’s...

God Is For Us! Romans 8:31-39. January 8, 2012

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:44:40 PST

The theme of this section is the love of God for His people. God is for His people and only His people! But a lot of people mistakenly think that God is on their side. Hitler thought God was on...

A Believers Priority, Selected Scripture. January 1, 2012

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:06:56 PST

Well it’s New’s Years Day, Happy New Year! It’s that time when people make resolutions. They resolve to give up this or start doing that. I really don’t like January at the gym, it can get really...

Worshiping The King, Matthew 2:1-11, December 25, 2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:35:32 PST

Good morning! We are here this Christmas morning to worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus. Is today His birthday? I highly doubt it. I’m sure that you are aware that there is much debate...

Sovereignty and Responsibility Romans 8:28-30, 12/13/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:53:32 PST

All that comes to pass in our lives is according to the eternal plan of the all-wise, all-powerful, and all-loving great God and our Father. The sovereignty of God is absolute, irresistible, and...

The "Ordo Salutis" Romans 8:29-30, 12/11/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:02:29 PST

To say that the subject of this message and our text is controversial puts it mildly! Whenever you talk about God’s sovereignty in salvation you are going to find opposition. About twenty years ago a...

All Things? Romans 8:28 12/04/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:51:48 PST

For our study this morning in the book of Romans we are going to look at one verse: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called...

Prayer and Thanksgiving, Various Scripture, 11/27/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:46:30 PST

I am hoping that since we are now three days past Thanksgiving, that the tryptophan and carb overload has worked its way out of your systems, and therefore you will not all fall asleep on me. And...

Weakness In Transition, Romans 8:26-27 11/20/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:31:08 PST

In our last study of Romans we looked at verses 24-25 of chapter 8 and the focus of our discussion was on time. Paul’s audience looked forward to salvation with hope. They did so because it was...

Creation Set Free Pt. 4, Romans 8:18-25 11/13/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:51:59 PST

For the last three weeks we have been looking at Romans 8:18-25, this will be part four and our final look at this section. We have seen that "the creation" in Romans 8, is not referring to the...

Creation Set Free Pt. 3, Romans 8:18-25 11/6/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:03:23 PST

The majority view of this text is that Paul is talking about the physical creation. Most believers see this text as talking about the physical recreation of the planet. They see the planet as under a...

Creation Set Free Pt. 2, Romans 8:18-25 10//11/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:17:23 PDT

We are continuing our study of Romans 8:18-25 this morning. Many take this text to be teaching a renovation or redemption of planet earth. They see this text as a time when God will free the planet...

Creation Set Free Pt. 1, Romans 8:18-25 10/23/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:40:05 PDT

We saw in our last study that the Spirit of adoption was the guarantee that they, first century saints, would receive the adoption as sons, the redemption of the body. The presence of the...

The Sons of God Romans 8:12-17, 10/16/11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:47:34 PDT

Most of churcheanity today doesn’t understand that they are not under obligation of the old covenant. Most Christians live under some bondage to the old covenant. Whether it be tithing, obeying the...

The Flesh/Spirit Contrast, Romans 8:5-11, 10/ 9/ 2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:26:32 PDT

We are looking at Romans 8, this chapter contains the greatest concentration of references to the Holy Spirit in the New Testament, an average of one almost every two verses. This chapter starts with...

Condemned Without Christ! Romans 8:1-4 Pt. 3, 10/2/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:21:40 PDT

Last week we looked at what the Bible has to say about the doctrine of universalism. I want us to continue that study this morning. In case you missed last week, Universalism is the...

Condemnation! Romans 8:1, 9/25/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:43:00 PDT

Last week we looked at Romans 8:1-4, verse 1 states: There is, then, now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit; Romans 8:1...

No Condemnation! Romans 8:1-4, 9/18/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:57:01 PDT

We live in turbulent times, the world’s economy is shaky at best. I believe that America is in a recession. But even with all that is going on we certainly don’t lack for things to be thankful for in...

The Wretched Man, Romans 7:21-25, 9/11/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:57:07 PDT

We have been looking at Romans 7 for several weeks now, we will finish this chapter this morning. One of the biggest problems with this text is that it sounds so much like our experience. Believer’s...

Did The Law Kill Me? Romans 7:13-20, 9/4/2011

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:30:25 PDT

I want to do something a little different this morning, I like us to read this section first so we get the flavor and then we will break it down. In a Jewish context, when the Word of God is read...

2011-08-21 Is The Law Sin? Romans 7:7-12

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:46:45 PDT

If you were a Jew in the first century reading Paul’s letter to the Romans you would have been shocked at the way Paul speaks about the Law, the Torah. The Jews of Paul’s day highly esteemed the Law...

2011-08-14 Encouragement, Glenn Hill

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:38:38 PDT

This message preached by Glenn Hill on August 14th, 2011. Media #564. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help further...

2011-08-07 Dead to the Law Romans 7:1-6

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:00:17 PDT

As we said last week, the Jews viewed the Gentiles as sinners because they didn’t have the Law. So you can understand how hard it was for a first century Jew to grasp the concept that they were not...

2011-07-31 You Gotta Serve Somebody Romans 6:15-23

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:11:02 PDT

We have been looking at Romans 6 for three weeks now. It is generally conceded by students of the Bible that Romans 6, is Paul's normative passage for Christian living. In fact, it is...

2011-07-24 United With Christ Pt. 2, Romans 6:11-14

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:24:51 PDT

The sixth chapter of Romans is a chapter that is very important for us to understand. Traditionally this text is used to teach that Christians should live a holy life, we have been set free from sin...

2011-07-17 Union With Christ, Romans 6:5-10

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:23:50 PDT

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2011-07-10 Baptized Into Christ Jesus, Romans 6:1-4

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:05:13 PDT

2011-06-26 In Adam or In Christ, Pt 3, Romans 5:18-21

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:43:39 PDT

We are continuing and concluding our study of Romans 5:12-21. I said earlier in this study that in order to understand this text, we must understand the corporate nature of it. We must learn to read...

2011-06-19 In Adam or In Christ, Pt 2, Romans 5:15-17

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:38:35 PDT

Can you imagine the emotional state of a child who does not know from day to day whether or not he is a member of the family? Today, since he was a good boy, he is considered a member. But tomorrow,...

2011-06-12 In Adam or In Christ, Romans 5:12-14

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:02:31 PDT

The majority of church-goers do not understand that our salvation is not based upon what we do, but upon what Christ did. They think that their relationship with God is based upon their performance....

2011-05-29 Assurance Brings Hope Pt. 2, Romans 5:6-11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:54:04 PDT

When I come to the living God as a guilty sinner, who deserves judgment, trusting in Jesus Christ and Him alone for my redemption, I am engaged in an act of faith. I've never seen God. I've never...

2011-05-22 Assurance Brings Hope Romans 5:1-5

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:54:45 PDT

We begin a new section of Romans this morning that runs from 5:1 thru the end of chapter 8. The Hebrew Scriptures emphasize repeatedly the future hope of Israel and the promises of future salvation....

2011-05-15 In The Meantime, Jeremiah 29

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:13:00 PDT

A special message from Pastor Glenn Hill. This message preached by Pastor Glenn Hill on May 15th, 2011. Media #552. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of...

2011-05-08 What Makes A Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:00:14 PDT

In our society marriage is under attack. We live in a society that has little regard for the honor and sanctity of marriage as God designed it. We live in the age of the disposable. From the...

2011-05-01 Abraham’s Faith, Romans 4:16-25

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:30:04 PDT

What is it that guarantees the promise that you will be an heir? The answer is: God's grace. The only way that our eternal future can be guaranteed is if it rests on God's grace. Grace is the free...

2011-04-24 Pictures of Redemption, Leviticus 23

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:21:17 PDT

Today is a very important date in History, but it’s not Easter. It is the first Sunday after the Passover, which biblically was called the "Feast of First Fruits." This morning I want us to look...

2011-04-17 Faith Or Circumcision? Romans 4:9-15

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:25:00 PDT

We have been talking for the last three weeks about the doctrine of justification by faith alone. So let me ask you. Are you getting tired of hearing the message of faith alone? Are you thinking...

2011-04-10 Father Abraham, Romans 4:1-8

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:32:15 PDT

We don’t like a faith alone Gospel is that we live in a world where we are what we accomplish. The question is always: "What have you accomplished lately?" What book have you written? What project...

2011-04-03 But What About James, Romans 3:28

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:11:26 PDT

Last week we looked at the subject, Justified by Faith Alone. Notice verse 28: For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. Romans 3:28 NASB In Luther’s...

2011-03-27 Justified By Faith Alone Romans 3:27-31

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:13:48 PDT

Paul in the preceding context has pointed out that, the covenant faithfulness of God has been revealed through one who will do and be what Israel should have done and been. God has been faithful to...

2011-03-20 Earthquakes & End Times, Matthew 24:7

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:58:45 PDT

I’m sure that all of you have heard about the huge earthquake that happen 9 days ago in Japan. It was the fifth largest earthquake on record. It seems like there have been a lot of major earthquakes...

2011-03-13 God’s Faithfulness, part 2 Romans 3:24-26

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:36:58 PDT

We began last week to look at the section in Romans that runs from 3:21-4:25. This section shows us HOW God has been faithful to the covenant that He made with Abraham. Remember that we have been...

2011-03-06 God’s Faithfulness, Romans 3:21-22

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:55:35 PST

This morning we begin a new section in the book of Romans that runs from 3:21 thru 4:25. This section shows us God’s faithfulness to the covenant. The first sub section runs from 3:21-26 and deals...

Special - The Journey with Dave Curtis

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:53:44 PST

This is a special edition of Berean Bible Church's weekly podcast. Michael Loomis from AD70.net interviews David and they discuss the virtual church and the wonder of being able to reach people...

2011-02-27 Universal Sinfulness, Romans 3:9-20

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:49:09 PST

How often have you heard the words, "They’re in a better place now" when someone dies. It seems that the general assumption is that everyone goes to heaven. Have you ever heard someone say, "Well, I...

2011-02-20 The Jewish Advantage, Romans 3:1-8

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:03:01 PST

We are still in the second section of Romans that runs from 1:18-3:20; the common reading of this passage is to say that all human beings are sinful, and they certainly are! But what we...

2011-02-13 Who is a Jew? Romans 2:25-29

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:17:44 PST

Who is a Jew? What do you think of when you hear the word “Jew”? Some may think of someone who is cheep or frugal. That moniker has been given to Jews. How do you start a Jewish Marathon?...

2011-02-06 National Hypocrisy, Romans 2:17-24

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:23:45 PST

By having faith in Christ the full requirements of the Law are met in us, and therefore we are righteous according to the obedience of the Law. I have fully obeyed the Law by faith in...

2011-01-30 Judgment Is Impartial, Romans 2:11-16

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:47:23 PST

We are studying Romans verse-by-verse, and we are in chapter 2. Romans 2:1-16, sets forth the principles of divine judgment. We see in these verses that God judges according to truth or reality; Paul...

2011-01-23 Judgment According to Works Romans 2:5-10

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:44:08 PST

We began last week to look at Romans 2:1-16, which sets forth the principles of divine judgment. We see in these verses that God judges according to truth or reality; he points this out in the first...

2011-01-16 The Kindness of God Romans 2:1-4

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:33:49 PST

This message preached by David B. Curtis on January 16th, 2011. Media #535. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2011-01-09 The Living Word of God Hebrews 4:12

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:38:48 PST

This message preached by David B. Curtis on January 9th, 2011. Media #534. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-12-19The Sin of Homosexuality Romans 1:26-27

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:24:10 PST

This message preached by David B. Curtis on December 19th, 2010. Media #533. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-12-12 God Gave Them Over, Romans 1:24-32

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:21:24 PST

We are looking at the second section of Romans which runs from 1:18 - 3:20. In this section we see that God is the righteousness Judge whose wrath is extended toward the covenant breakers....

2010-12-05 They Knew God, Romans 1:18-25

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:06:03 PST

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Romans 1:18 NASB God’s wrath in the Bible is...

2010-11-28 Only Ten Percent? Luke 17:12 19

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:58:17 PST

Relax, our message for this morning has nothing to do with tithing or money, it’s about gratitude. But since we’re talking about money, let me say how grateful I am for those of you who financially...

2010-11-21 The Wrath of God, Romans 1:18

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:15:07 PST

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Romans 1:18 NASB The common reading of this passage is to...

2010-11-14 The Righteousness of God, Romans 1:16-17

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:01:01 PST

We are looking at Paul’s introduction to the book of Romans which covers verse 1 thru 17. This is the longest introduction of Paul’s. This introduction divides into three parts: 1-7 is the...

2010-11-07 Paul’s Travel Plans, Romans 1:8-15

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:11:05 PST

(Rom 1:8-15) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel...

2010-10-31 Jesus Is Lord! Romans 1:3-4

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:20:58 PDT

The Gospel was not an innovation of Paul's, not a New Testament nor apostolic invention; it was the message of the prophets, the message of Moses. The message of the First Testament is identical to...

2010-10-24 The Promised Gospel, Romans 1:2

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:13:49 PDT

The podcast ministry of Berean Bible Church, Virginia Beach, VA.

2010-10-17 An Apostle By Calling, Romans 1:1, 5-7

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:46:29 PDT

The podcast ministry of Berean Bible Church, Virginia Beach, VA.

2010-10-10 Introduction To Romans

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:12:02 PDT

The podcast ministry of Berean Bible Church, Virginia Beach, VA.

2010-10-03 Worship, Job 1

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:17:14 PDT

The podcast ministry of Berean Bible Church, Virginia Beach, VA.

2010-09-26 Fruit From Rome, Philemon

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:15:43 PDT

This message preached by David B. Curtis on September 26th, 2010. Media #521. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-09-19 Acts 29, Selected Scripture

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:33:27 PDT

This message preached by David B. Curtis on September 19th, 2010. Media #520. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-09-12 Paul’s Witness At Rome, Acts 28:17-31

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:56:38 PDT

This message preached by David B. Curtis on September 12th, 2010. Media #519. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-09-05 Always A Servant, Acts 28:1-16

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:35:13 PDT

This message preached by David B. Curtis on September 5th, 2010. Media #518. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-08-29 The Perfect Storm, Acts 27

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:39:06 PDT

This message preached by David B. Curtis on August 15th, 2010. Media #517. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-08-15 Science VS Scripture, Joshua 10:12-14

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:22:42 PDT

This message preached by David B. Curtis on August 15th, 2010. Media #516. Berean Bible Church provides this material free of charge for the edification of the Body of Christ. You can help...

2010-08-01Stating "Nothing" But The Tanakh, Acts 26:21-32

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:07:48 PDT

In our text for this morning we find Paul imprisoned in Caesarea. Because of a near riot in Jerusalem and a plot by the Jews to kill him, Roman officers had brought him to Felix, the governor, so...

2010-07-25 Repent And Turn To God, Acts 26:19-20

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:19:42 PDT

We are looking at Paul giving his testimony before King Agrippa in Caesarea. Do you remember how Paul ended up in Roman custody? Soon after Paul arrived in Jerusalem, he was worshiping in the temple....

2010-07-19 Who's My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:35:59 PDT

Do you think that the question, "Who's my neighbor?" is important? Why is this an important question? It is important because we are commanded as Christians to love our neighbors: Matthew...

2010-07-11 From Persecutor to Preacher Acts 26:1-18

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:30:58 PDT

As we come to the 26 chapter of Acts, Paul has been in custody in Caesarea for over two years. It all began when Paul arrived in Jerusalem, and was engaged in worship in the temple. He was...

2010-07-04 Paul Before Festus, Acts 25:1-27

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:47:37 PDT

This morning we come to our 84th message in the book of Acts and we are looking at chapter 25. If you remember in 57 A. D., Paul was taken from Jerusalem to Caesarea because of an alleged violation...

2010-06-27 An "Attitude" Check, Philippians 2:5

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:50:49 PDT

Have you ever heard someone say, 'You need an attitude check'? What do they mean by that? Most likely they mean that your attitude is bad, and you need to examine it and make the proper corrections....

2010-06-13 Paul Preaches To Felix, Acts 24:22-27

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:32:56 PDT

Felix had a problem, he was trying a Roman citizen, and a Roman citizen had certain rights. If those rights were not met, Paul could make trouble for Felix. But he had an even worse problem: There...

2010-06-06 The "About To Be" Resurrection Acts 24:15

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:25:27 PDT

In our last study of Acts we look at the first 21 verses of chapter 24, which dealt with Paul’s trial before Felix. In Paul’s defense he makes this statement: "But this I admit to you, that...

2010-05-30 Paul’s Defense Before Felix, Acts 24:1-21

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:31:47 PDT

In our previous studies we have seen that Paul had been arrested in Jerusalem as a riot was about to break out in the temple courts. He had made two unsuccessful attempts to placate the Jews and to...

2010-05-23 Providential Protection, Acts 23:12-35

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:02:31 PDT

Paul has finished his missionary journeys and is now in Jerusalem. Everything Paul has tried to do since he came to Jerusalem has ended in a riot. He tried to pacify the Jewish Christians by...

2010-05-09 Paul Before The Sanhedrin Acts 23:1-11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:46:43 PDT

We are studying a new section in the book of Acts, from the end of chapter 21 to the end of the book Paul is now a prisoner and will remain a prisoner until his death. As we have seen, Paul was now...

2010-05-02 Paul’s Apology, Acts 22

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 05 May 2010 04:47:40 PDT

When Paul entered the temple to take part in a Jewish traditional practice, he was verbally attacked by a group of Asian Jews who were in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost. Upon seeing the apostle...

2010-04-25 Agabus’ Prophecy Is Fulfilled, Acts 21:15-40

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:57:52 PDT

In our last study we left Paul and his companions in Caesarea at the house of Philip. They are on their way to Jerusalem. Pau had set his heart on arriving in the city before the Feast of...

2010-04-11 A Selfless Example, Philippians 2

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:25:14 PDT

This morning we are going to look at a servant of Christ who gives us an example of a humble selfless man. His name is Epaphroditus. We find the story of this man in Philippians chapter 2....

2010-04-04 Christ The First Fruits, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:19:05 PDT

Today hundreds of thousands of Christians are celebrating "Easter". Let me say a little bit about Easter. The name "Easter" has its roots in ancient polytheistic religions. On this, all...

2010-03-28 Christ Our Passover, Exodus 12

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:19:07 PDT

One of the most significant events in the history of the human race took place on the 14th of Nisan, which happens to be tomorrow at sundown. What took place on that day that is so significant to us?...

2010-03-21 To the Ephesian Elders, pt 2 Acts 20: 28-38

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:39:30 PDT

There are three terms used in the New Testament to describe Church leaders, and none of them are "reverend," they are, "bishop, elder, and pastor." Pastors are not distinct from bishops or...

2010-03-14 To the Ephesian Elders, Acts 20:13-27

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:39:38 PDT

There are three terms used in the New Testament to describe Church leaders, and none of them are "reverend," they are, "bishop, elder, and pastor." Pastors are not distinct from bishops or...

2010-03-07 Preached to Death, Acts 20:1-12

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:27:23 PST

Paul comes to Ephesus preaching the Gospel, and now those who make idols are worried about their job security. The Apostle Paul changed the world as few other men have ever done. He lived in a day...

2010-02-28 Riot for Profit, Acts 19:21-41

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:33:28 PST

Ephesus had a church established that became a beachhead for evangelism that extended to the entire Roman province of Asia Minor. Paul spent three years teaching about the kingdom of God in...

2010-02-21 Understanding "The Revelation",part 2 Rev. 13:11-21

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:11:35 PST

When the Romans resumed the Jewish war, they were furious and came in with a vengeance. There was so much blood shed that it put out fires in the buildings. The people were...

2010-02-14 Understanding "The Revelation", Rev. 1:1-11

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:41:19 PST

For the next two weeks we are going to take a break from the book of Acts and give an overview of the book of Revelation. The vivid imagery and dramatic message of Revelation have long captivated the...

2010-02-07 Anointed Hankies? Acts 19:8-20

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:03:34 PST

If you remember from back in Acts 16 Paul tried to go into Asia on his second missionary journey, but the Spirit forbade them. Later in that journey Paul finally came to Ephesus, but because he was...

2010-01-24 Salvation of the Remnant Acts 19:1-7

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:17:39 PST

The Book of Acts shows us the transition from Judaism to Jesus. If we are going to correctly understand the New Testament, we must understand "the transition period." If someone were to ask you what...

2010-01-17 The Salvation of Apollos Acts 18:18-28

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:11:22 PST

It has been over a month since we’ve been in the book of Acts, so we need to review a little this morning. In our last study we saw Paul in the city of Corinth. Corinth had gained a reputation...

2010-01-03 A Spiritual Necessity! Luke 10:38-42

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:38:58 PST

My goal this morning is to challenge you to set aside a time each day to spend in the Word of God. Spending time each day with this Book is essential to our spiritual lives. We seem to...

2009-12-20 Why was Jesus Born? Matthew 1:18-23

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:27:24 PST

If you asked the average Christian what Christmas was, they would no doubt associate Christmas with the birth of Christ and in some way see it as a celebration of His birth. Is it? Is...

2009-12-13 The Corinthians and the Second Coming Acts 18:1-17

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:11:50 PST

Last week we were with Paul, Aquila and Priscilla and Silas and Timothy in the city of Corinth. We saw Paul preaching in the synagogue and then to the Gentiles. Paul stayed in Corinth for at least a...

2009-12-06 God Of All Comfort, Acts 18:1-17

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:28:16 PST

We have been following Paul through his first and second missionary journeys. And what we have seen so far of Paul’s missionary endeavors could give us the impression that Paul was superhuman. He had...

2009-11-29 Understanding Scripture Mark 10:28-31

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:06:30 PST

If we are going to understand Scripture, which I believe is the goal of everyone here, we must have some understanding of Hermeneutics. A principle that is vital to a proper interpretation...

2009-11-15 God the Judge Acts 17:26-34

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:36:59 PST

Is idolatry something that we should be concerned with today? Don’t think that we are free from idolatry, for if a god is that which is the most important thing in your life, that to which you give...

2009-11-01 Paul at Athens Acts 17:15-23

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:52:07 PST

We have been following the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey, as he has made his way from Philippi down to Thessalonica and then to Berea. We saw in our last study that the Christians in...

2009-10-25 The Bereans Acts 17:10-14

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:11:24 PDT

We are studying Paul’s second missionary journey, which is recorded in five chapters in the middle of the book of Acts. He has crossed the Aegean Sea to Philippi, where he preached the gospel, was...

2009-10-18 The Thessalonians And The Second Coming, Acts 17:1-10 Pt.2

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:47:00 PDT

In our last study in Acts we saw Paul and the missionary team in Thessalonica. Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue...

2009-10-11 Preaching In Thessalonica Acts 17:1-10

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:15:59 PDT

We have been looking at the apostle Paul's second missionary journey. Paul, together with Silas, Timothy and Luke, had established a beachhead for the gospel in Europe, in the city in Philippi, in...

2009-09-27 Beaten, Imprisoned and Praising God! Acts 16:22-40

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:19:27 PDT

Paul and the missionary team are in the city of Philippi. Their first mission in Europe was meeting with a group of women at the riverside prayer meeting. Paul preached and God opened Lydia’s heart...

2009-09-20 Paul Exorcizes The Python, Acts 16:16-21

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:59:41 PDT

We are in the 16th chapter of Acts and the gospel has just reached Europe. It started in Jerusalem, then spread to Judea, then to Samaria, and now it is penetrating the uttermost parts of...

2009-09-13 Open Heart Surgery, Acts 16:11-15

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:04:59 PDT

We are now in that part of Acts in which Luke is describing the second missionary journey of the Apostle Paul. This is the story of the entrance of the gospel into Europe. What started in the Temple...

2009-09-06 Strengthening The Churches, Acts 15:36-16:10

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:03:59 PDT

We are continuing our study through the book of Acts. Before we look at our text I want to share with you a quote that I found in a commentary on Acts. Ray C. Stedman writes, "I hope you are...

2009-08-30 The Only Good Man Mark 10:13-27

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:05:30 PDT

In our text for this morning we find Jesus and his disciples in a home in Perea east of the Jordan river across from Judea. He is moving from the north in Capernaum down south into Judea. He is...

2009-08-23 Who’s My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:06:15 PDT

Do you think that the question, “Who’s my neighbor?” is important? Why is this an important question? It is important because we are commanded as Christians to love our neighbors: Matthew 22:3640...

2009-08-09 Saved by Grace, Walking in Love, Acts 15:19-35

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:34:51 PDT

The first 35 verses of Acts chapter fifteen are the story of the representatives of the Church of Antioch and representative of the Church at Jerusalem meeting to discuss the doctrine of soteriology....

2009-08-02 Restoring the Tabernacle of David Acts, 15:13-19

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:40:49 PDT

Today we come to our 53rd study in the book of Acts. We began this study back in March of 08. So just in case you have forgotten what the theme of this book is let me remind you. As we go...

2009-07-26 The Apostles’ Creed, Acts 15:1-12

elders@bereanbiblechurch.org (David B. Curtis) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:01:26 PDT

There is always strife when we talk about the way of salvation. That is because there is such a difference of opinion about the way of salvation. Some have the idea, "It doesn’t really make a...