http://www.bayareacommunity.org Bay Area Community Church in League City, TX is led by pastor Steven Yoes. A dynamic new and growing church that exists to lead people to grow in intimacy with God, community with other believers, and influence in the world. en Bay Area Community Church in League City, TX is led by pastor Steven Yoes. A dynamic new and growing church that exists to lead people to grow in intimacy with God, community with other believers, and influence in the world. Bay Area Community Church no Bay Area Community Church, Pastor Steven Yoes, League City, TX info@bayareacommunity.org ℗ & © 2008 Bay Area Community Church 720 Pastor Steven shares what God is saying to him and Maya about taking a time of temporary sabbatical to rest, seek the Lord and pour into their family. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/pastor-steven-yoes-sabbatical http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/pastor-steven-yoes--sabbatical.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 12:26:13 CDT Steven Yoes Pastor Steven shares what God is saying to him and Maya about taking a time of temporary sabbatical to rest, seek the Lord and pour into their family. 28:52 Steve Capper, Director of Mission Houston, shares how developing an intimate relationship with God and living in community with other believers are the primary tools God uses to change us. And when we are changed by God, we will profoundly change our world. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/the-power-to-change Sun, 04 May 2008 12:34:17 CDT Guest Speaker Steve Capper Steve Capper, Director of Mission Houston, shares how developing an intimate relationship with God and living in community with other believers are the primary tools God uses to change us. And when we are changed by God, we will profoundly change our ... change,transformation,intimacy_with_god When it comes to gray areas in the Bible, how are we to respond? Sometimes Scripture leaves room for disagreement, but never disunity. Seth Saldivar helps us discover how we are to handle differences of opinion on non-essential issues in a way that honors God and one another. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-5-essentials-and-non-essentials http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-5-essentials-and-non-essentials.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:42:40 CDT Seth Saldivar Clear Direction for Unclear Issues non-essentials,opinion,controversy,essentials,judging 38:43 People often struggle with the claim that Jesus is the only way to God. What about all those who've never heard of Jesus? Besides, don't all paths lead to God? That's the question many are asking. Discover why Jesus instead asked a different question. And everything hinges on the answer to that one question. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-4--arent-all-religions-the-same http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-4-arent-all-religions-the-same.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:58:12 CDT Steven Yoes Clear Direction for Unclear Issues religion,paths,pluralism,jesus,the_way_the_truth_the_life 48:47 Homosexuality is one of the most sensitive and often divisive issues in our culture today. How should the church respond? How would Jesus respond? This message is a clarion and resounding call to live the gospel! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-3-is-gay-okay http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-3-is-gay-okay.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:54:56 CDT Steven Yoes Clear Direction for Unclear Issues teach,theology,jesus,christian,bible,lesbian,homosexuality,gay 49:24 Alcohol has often been a controversial issue for Christians. It has been a source of tragedy and disappointment, but also joy and celebration. Re-examine what the Bible has to say about alcohol, how Jesus approached it, and discover a balanced and responsible Christian perspective that brings freedom and healthy boundaries. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-2-to-drink-or-not-to-drink http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-2-to-drink-or-not-to-drink.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:12:04 CDT Seth Saldivar Clear Direction for Unclear Issues wine,jesus,bible,drinking,alcohol 44:55 Hell. Does God send people there? It's controversial to say the least. For Jesus, the thought of anyone going there was unbearable. He urgently warned about hell 33 times in just 3 years. Find out what he really said about it and what he ultimately did about it. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-pt-1-hell http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/clear-direction-for-unclear-issues-part-1-clear-direction.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:20:27 CDT Steven Yoes Clear Direction for Unclear Issues punishment,devil,satan,fire,eternity,judgment,hell 49:29 It turns out, the red carpet isn't the only place people are asked "Who are you wearing?" When we stand before God face to face, we'll be asked the same question. In this fascinating and impacting message, Pastor Steven takes you through the Bible and traces the "thread" God's been weaving throughout human history. An Easter message like no other! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/easter-who-are-you-wearing http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/pastor-steven-yoes-resurrection-sunday.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:54:32 CDT Steven Yoes It turns out, the red carpet isn't the only place people are asked "Who are you wearing?" When we stand before God face to face, we'll be asked the same question. In this fascinating and impacting message, Pastor Steven takes you through ... clothed_in_christ,easter,resurrection,robe,righteousness 40:56 As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Sunday, just days before his crucifixion, he was greeted by shouts of praise. But Jesus was weeping, not celebrating.He wasn't crying because he was going to the cross. Discover what broke his heart and the often-overlooked tragedy of what has become known as Palm Sunday. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/from-palms-to-the-cross http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/pastor-steven-yoes-from-palms-to-cross.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:26:51 CDT Steven Yoes As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Sunday, just days before his crucifixion, he was greeted by shouts of praise. But Jesus was weeping, not celebrating.He wasn't crying because he was going to the cross. Discover what broke his heart and the ... palm_sunday,jesus,holy_week,crucifixion,easter,good_friday,bay_area_community_church 42:18 Pastor Steven answers intriguing questions submitted by congregation members about the Bible, fasting, the Old Testament versus the New Testament, spiritual authority in the church and more. The exciting conclusion features a report of two dynamic miracles that occurred in our church after the congregation entered into 21 days of prayer and fasting! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/q--a-with-two-dramatic-miracles http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/pastor-steven-yoes-qa.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:09:11 CDT Steven Yoes Pastor Steven answers intriguing questions submitted by congregation members about the Bible, fasting, the Old Testament versus the New Testament, spiritual authority in the church and more. The exciting conclusion features a report of two dynamic ... yoes,steven,miracles,fasting,healing 52:46 Jesus told his followers that some breakthroughs only come when we pray and fast. In the Bible, fasting holds tremendous power to bring answers to prayers, break chains that bind us and to bring greater levels of freedom and intimacy with God. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-8-fast-for-a-breakthrough http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-pt-8-fast-for-a-breakthough.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:29:28 CDT Steven Yoes Take the Next Step fast,freedom,addiction,breakthrough,fasting 49:33 Does your spiritual life lack power? Are some of your prayers not being answered? Jesus taught that some things we are asking God for will only be realized through prayer and fasting. Discover why Jesus expected his followers to fast regularly, and the powerful breakthroughs it can accomplish in your life! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-7-dethrone-your-stomach http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-part-7-dethrone-your-stomach.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:20:03 CST Steven Yoes Take the Next Step bay_area_community_church,yoes,steven,jesus,food,fast,prayer,fasting 52:49 Jesus taught that our "stuff" (especially our money) has tremendous power. Either God will have first place in our lives, or our money and possessions will. But we cannot serve both. Discover how to honor God first in everything you have! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-part-6-honor-god-first-in-everything http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-part-6-honor-god-first-in-everything.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:49:15 CST Steven Yoes Take the Next Step tithe,money,materialism,greed,giving 47:31 God has a unique calling and destiny for each of us. But we must embrace all of Him if we are to experience all He has for us. Only by loving Him will we find our greatest dreams fulfilled. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-5-fulfill-your-destiny http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-pt-5-fulfill-your-destiny.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:06:46 CST Guest Speaker - Mark Johnson Take the Next Step destiny,fulfill,dreams,calling,pursue 29:46 Jesus boldly taught that how we treat others is how we ultimately treat him. How we speak to others is in essence how we speak to him. And whether or not we serve and honor others in the body of Christ proves whether or not we serve and honor him! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-4--serve-one-another http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-part-4--serve-one-another.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:07:02 CST Steven Yoes Take the Next Step christ,jesus,servant,others,honor,serve 50:27 According to the Bible, passionate worship is always expressed! It begins in the heart, but ultimately overflows into our whole being. Discover what the Bible says about using our bodies in worship, and learn the deeper meaning behind many of our common expressions of worship. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-3-express-your-worship http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-part-3-express-your-worship.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:56:15 CST Steven Yoes Take the Next Step worship,body,express,clapping,lifting_hands,shouting,singing 50:16 The most often quoted prayer in the Bible is often the least understood. Discover the profound significance of Jesus' famous lesson on prayer, and why he urged his followers to pray like this. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-2-pray-in-private http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/Take_the_Next_Step_-_Part_2_-__Pray_in_Private.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:16:38 CST Steven Yoes Take the Next Step matthew_6,door,close,private,jesus,lord's_prayer,prayer 49:48 Regardless of how distant we may feel from God, or how far we may stray . . . His invitation is the same: Just take the first step back toward him! One small, timid step in his direction brings God running to meet us! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/take-the-next-step-pt-1-draw-near-to-god http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/take-the-next-step-part-1-draw-near-to-god.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:22:55 CST Steven Yoes Take the Next Step next,step,spiritual,growth,sin,forgiveness,bay,area,community,church,steven,yoes 50:15 What kind of church is God asking BACC to be, and what is he calling us to do this year? Find out how you can live in the vision and be part of the exciting journey ahead! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/invision-08 http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/pastor-steven-yoes--invision-08.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:20:03 CST Steven Yoes What kind of church is God asking BACC to be, and what is he calling us to do this year? Find out how you can live in the vision and be part of the exciting journey ahead! vision 52:38 Start this new year off right as we look at fresh beginnings and proven faithfulness. Experience the wonder of the light of the world as we look at new sparks and old flames. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/new-sparks-and-old-flames http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/seth-saldivar-new-sparks-and-old-flames.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:15:34 CST Seth Saldivar Start this new year off right as we look at fresh beginnings and proven faithfulness. Experience the wonder of the light of the world as we look at new sparks and old flames. 37:00 One of the simplest phrases in the Bible is one of the deepest and most profound truths Jesus taught: "Love your neighbor as yourself." So profound that Jesus gave it as the second greatest commandment. Discover the magnitude of what he meant and how to truly do it. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/advent-conspiracy-part-4-love-all http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/advent-conspiracy-part-4-love-all-audio.mp3-new Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:49:46 CST Steven Yoes Advent Conspiracy advent,love,neighbor,yourself,steven,yoes,bay,area,community,church Jesus said, with the measure we use to give, it will be measured back to us. The apostle Paul said, whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly. But whoever sows generously will absolutely reap generously. Discover what God promises about abundantly blessing the outrageously generous! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/advent-conspiracy-part-3-be-outrageously-generous http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/advent-conspiracy-part-3-worship-more.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:25:08 CST Steven Yoes Advent Conspiracy bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes,2_corinthians_9,sow,reap,abundance,giving,advent,conspiracy 44:45 Jesus said at the end of time, he would separate his true followers from the false based on how they ministered to Him (by giving to the least of these) when he was hungry, sick, poor, unclothed and imprisoned. This Christmas, give more to Jesus by giving to the poor and oppressed as we drill fresh water wells throughout Africa. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/advent-conspiracy-part-2-give-more http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/advent-conspiracy-part-2-give-more.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:09:57 CST Steven Yoes Advent Conspiracy oppressed,christmas,conspiracy,advent,poor 49:44 Despite our best intentions, Christ gets crowded out of Christmas by our busyness and consumerism.This Christmas, exchange widespread consumption for unrestrained compassion, and worship more by giving Jesus gifts that will truly change the world! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/advent-conspiracy-part-1-worship-more http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/advent-conspiracy-part-1.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:56:38 CST Steven Yoes Advent Conspiracy spending,consumerism,christmas,consumption,greed,gifts,worship 51:01 Depression leaves people imprisoned and can cause us to doubt God's goodness & presence. Learn how praise & worship can break the chains of depression and experience God's nearness even in the darkest times. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/baggage-part-4-overcoming-depression http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/baggage-audio-file-part-4-overcoming-depression.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:30:02 CST Steven Yoes Baggage part_4,overcoming_depression,baggage 46:34 When other people victimize us or abuse us, we are the one's left handling the baggage. Jesus invites us to experience healing from the emotional baggage that weighs us down and keeps us in bondage. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/baggage-part-3-healing-emotional-baggage http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/baggage-pt-3-healing-emotional-baggage.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:30:33 CST Steven Yoes Baggage emotions,abuse,baggage,sexual_sin,sexual_abuse 0:05 Addictions begin when we turn to pleasure to avoid pain. The result is that we turn to something, instead of Someone (God)! Face your addiction, and learn how to Take it to Jesus, Take it Down with Truth, and Take it Public! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/baggage-part-2-addictions http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/baggage-2-addictions.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:24:41 CST Steven Yoes Baggage baggage,addiction,bay_area_community,steven_yoes 52:05 Addictions begin when we turn to pleasure to avoid pain. The result is that we turn to something, instead of Someone (God)! Face your addiction, and learn how to Take it to Jesus, Take it Down with Truth, and Take it Public! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/baggage-part-2-addictions http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/baggage-part-2-addictions.flv Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:24:38 CST Steven Yoes Baggage baggage,addiction,bay_area_community,steven_yoes 52:05 You're not meant to carry extra baggage . . . especially someone else's. Before long, we start to think we ARE our baggage, and we'll never get free. The gospel of Jesus tells a very different story, and invites us to check our baggage once and for all. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/baggage-part-1-baggage-check http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/baggagecheck.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:53:04 CST Steven Yoes Baggage baggage 46:19 Knowing who we are empowers us to become all God is calling us to be as a church and as Christ-followers! Discover our 7 passionate core values that guide all that we do at BACC! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/dna-embracing-our-identity-bacc-core-values http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/dnaembracingourdestiny.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:27:52 CST Steven Yoes Knowing who we are empowers us to become all God is calling us to be as a church and as Christ-followers! Discover our 7 passionate core values that guide all that we do at BACC! values,core,dna,bay,area,community,church,steven,yoes 51:06 On our 1st Anniversary, just under 400 people celebrated powerful stories of life-change at BACC! Today, our passion to reach imperfect people is stronger than ever! Rediscover God's heartbeat (and our passion) for broken people in need of a restoring, loving God! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/celebrating-a-year-of-life-change http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/celebrating-a-year-of-life-change.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:14:51 CDT Steven Yoes On our 1st Anniversary, just under 400 people celebrated powerful stories of life-change at BACC! Today, our passion to reach imperfect people is stronger than ever! Rediscover God's heartbeat (and our passion) for broken people in need of a ... anniversary,life,change,broken,lost,people 26:46 If we want to come to Jesus and experience the fullness of His presence, there is a path. Since the beginning of time, God has been unfolding the plan and that pathway to living life in God's awesome presence--now and in eternity. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/a-passion-for-his-presence-part-5-the-path-and-the-pre-requisite http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/passionpresencepartv.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:10:56 CST Steven Yoes A Passion for His Presence presence,god,intimacy,cross,steven,yoes,bay,area,community,church 37:40 When we do life together with Jesus' people, we experience more of Jesus' presence. Christianity and life are meant to be lived in community . . . and Jesus promised to be present wherever two or more of us gather to seek Him. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/a-passion-for-his-presence-part-4-experiencing-jesus-in-community http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/passionpresencepartiv.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:01:44 CST Steven Yoes A Passion for His Presence 40:26 When we seek God with all that is within us, we will find that only His empowering presence guides us safely, guards us from our past, and fights for our future! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/a-passion-for-his-presence-part-3-the-benefits-of-his-presence http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/apassionforhispresence-part-ii.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:04:50 CDT Steven Yoes A Passion for His Presence 46:33 Since the beginning of time, God planned for us to experience His presence---close up and personal. Still today, when we are at our worst, God is at His best. He reaches down into the darkest and deepest of pits---and He meets us right there! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/a-passion-for-his-presence-pt-2-gods-plan-for-his-presence http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/apassionforhispresence-part-i.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:00:50 CDT Steven Yoes A Passion for His Presence 40:06 Without God's presence and voice, we're sunk! Yet too often we come to church, but miss coming to Jesus himself---leaving us frustrated and weary in our Christian life. Jesus said to the burnt-out and exhausted, "Come to ME" (not religion). . ."and I will give you rest." http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/a-passion-for-his-presence-pt-1-come-to-jesus-and-rest http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/cometojesusandrest-090907.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:50:50 CDT Steven Yoes A Passion for His Presence rest,intimacy,presence,jesus 49:45 The emotion typically felt when jumping off a diving board for the very first time is fear. But after we hit the water and find we survived it, we scramble to get in line for another jump. The Bible contains a similar kind of principle for us in Psalm 34:8. It simply says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” There are some things in life that you will never know how good they are until you just jump in. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/iserve-part-3-just-jump-in http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/iserve-part-3-just-jump-in.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:43:09 CDT Steven Yoes iServe iserve,service,worship,jump,dive,steven_yoes,bay_area_community,church 48:24 Isn’t it true that today it’s very easy to become a consumer of Christianity---Where Jesus and worship just become another commodity to be marketed and tailored to my tastes? But do you realize that, in Christ, YOU ARE A PRIEST, fully empowered and entrusted to participate in helping advance the kingdom of God. Life as a priest is more than just taking in Christ, it is breathing Him out through our lives. Do not procrastinate -- breathe out! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/iserve-part-2-priests-procrastinators-and-producers http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/iserve--part-2--priests-procrastinatmp3.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:17:45 CST Steven Yoes iServe iserve,priest,service,serve,breathe,consumer,steven_yoes,bay_area_community_church 54:33 Jesus was born in a stable, worked as a carpenter, and had nothing resembling a life of wealth or privilege. He was scourged, spit upon, and hung on a cross---mocked by a thorny crown and a sign labeling him the King of the Jews. But don't be deceived! The King is returning and at His appearance, there will be no doubt that He was (and is) Lord, and King of all Kings! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-9-the-return-of-the-king http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/atkhatkm-part-8-thereturnoftheking-seriesend.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:16:54 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men kingdoms,king,bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes 46:50 We all face strongholds in our lives. It started with a thought, progessed to actions, then habits, and now the enemy is entrenched. But you have in Christ the power to demolish strongholds. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-8-strangling-strongholds-continued http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/all-the-kings-horses-part-8-strangling-strongholds-cont.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:29:34 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes,spiritual_warfare,kingdom,stronghold 46:34 In Christ we are a new creation and the old person is gone. But we have a choice as to whether we allow the enemy to get a foothold in our life. The battle begins in the mind and can progress until there is a stronghold over an area of our life. To prevent and strangle these strongholds, we need to first understand the traps the enemy uses to tempt us. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-7-strangling-strongholds http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/all-the-kings-horses-part-7-strangling-strongholds.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:29:00 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men steven_yoes,bay_area_community_church,kingdom,spiritual_warfare,strongholds 48:24 There is a spiritual war going on and we are not neutral. Whether we realize it or not, we are in a fight for our lives, our families, our communities, and our world. And our most powerful weapon -- prayer. Jesus tells us specifically to pray always and not give up! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-pt-6-waging-war-in-prayer http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-6-waging-war-in-prayer.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:24:07 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes,war,kindgom,prayer 41:03 As in Jesus' day, healing is evidence of God's Kingdom breaking into our world. But sometimes our God doesn’t heal or chooses not to remove our suffering. The Bible give some very definite reasons why God’s miraculous power and presence of the Kingdom may be withheld. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-5-when-god-does-not-heal http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-5--when-god-does-not-heal.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:13:47 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men healing,kingdom,bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes 44:58 The vast majority of Christians today would say, sure, I believe God can heal. “God can do anything.” But in our hearts and actions we often say something completely different. We need a balanced, healthy Biblical perspective on what has become a divisive and often times neglected part of Christianity--but a major part of the Kingdom Jesus preached! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-4-why-god-heals http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/allthekingshorses-partiv-whygodheals.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:45:53 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men healing,kingdom,bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes 54:43 We live between the now-and-not-yet of God's Kingdom. It's here, but not fully here until Jesus returns! We see glimpses of it, but too often suffering, sickness and hardship lead us to doubt God's presence and power. Jesus taught us that we can "borrow from tomorrow" and see His Kingdom come in greater power in our lives and our world. Learn how... http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-3-borrow-from-tomorrow http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/all-the-kings-horses-part-iiimp3.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:30:46 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men kingdom,war,bay_area_community_church,steven_yoes 54:53 Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God had "broken in" to planet earth, and that we are regularly experiencing the ongoing clash between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this dark world. Discover how this spiritual "war of the worlds" directly impacts our daily lives and ultimately our future. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-2-war-of-the-worlds http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/all-the-kings-part-ii.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:40:05 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men spiritual_warfare,kingdom,god,satan,demons,war,power 54:02 As you go about your daily life, do you walk "open-eyed" about the war going on all around you? Do you relegate the devil to fairy tales? It is essential that we pray the prayer that Elisha prayed, “Lord open my eyes, that I can see”. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/all-the-kings-horses-all-the-kings-men-part-1-once-upon-a-time http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/allthekings-part-1.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 18:31:34 CDT Steven Yoes All The Kings Horses, All the Kings Men bay_area_community,steven_yoes,devil,satan,horses,fairy_tales,war,kingdom 49:59 We live in a broken world! God has a solution IF God's people will... http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/if-my-people-guest-speaker http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/if-my-people.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 07:21:19 CDT Seth Saldivar We live in a broken world! God has a solution IF God's people will... bay_area,community_church,seth_saldivar,if,pray 28:56 How do you align your words with God and pray with power? It begins with understanding that prayer is not trying to get God to move. Prayer is cooperating with God and releasing the power of his Holy Spirit that he has placed within you so that he can work in your life! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/speak-pt-5-praying-with-power http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/speak-part-vi-praying-power.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 12:16:33 CDT Steven Yoes Speak! speak,prayer,power,steven_yoes,bay_area,community_church 34:55 By default, our tongues can be filled with toxic venom. God's words, in stark contrast, are like warm, soothing, healing oil poured over a person’s wounds. The awesome news is, the God who made your tongue can detox your tongue, filling your mouth with words that bring life, healing and grace to those who hear! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/speak-part-4-detoxing-the-tongue http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/speak-part-iv-detoxing-the-tongue.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 23:07:30 CDT Steven Yoes Speak! speak,tongue,detox,steven_yoes,bay_area,community_church 43:26 The sad reality is that while our tongues are contained in a cage of teeth and lips, they still escape. It is not intelligence that keeps the lock on that cage; it is wisdom & it’s the power of God that can control it. We need to pray what David prayed in Psalm 141:3 "Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips." Why? Because the tongue has amazing power. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/speak-part-3-the-amazing-power-of-the-tongue http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/speak--part-iii--the-amazing-power-of-the-tongue.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:28:18 CDT Steven Yoes Speak! bay_area,steven_yoes,tongue,words,speak,community_church 36:15 Can we speak freely? As Americans we're grateful to have the right to free speech, but as citizens of God's Kingdom, do we have freedom to speak without consequences? Consider the high cost of free speech if as Proverbs says, "death and life are in the power of the tongue!" http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/speak-part-2-the-high-cost-of-free-speech http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/speak-part2.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:27:43 CDT Steven Yoes Speak! community_church,bay_area,steven_yoes,speak,words,tongue,free_speech 48:51 Have you ever had to "eat your words"? How did your stomach feel? Think about eating every word you say -- which, in a sense, we do! We don’t think enough about the power of our words, and the worth of our words! Death and Life are in the power of the tongue! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/speak-pt-1-the-wealth-of-a-word http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/speak-part-1-the-wealth-of-words.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:50:07 CDT Steven Yoes Speak! community_church,bay_area,yoes,steven,tongue,words,speak,speech 48:56 C.S. Lewis was right . . . If he didn’t rise from the dead, nothing else he says is trustworthy. He’s a liar and a fraud or a lunatic at best! (He said repeatedly he would rise from the dead.) If he’s to be trusted and we can put our faith in him, then everything hinges on his resurrection! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/he-is-risen http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/he-is-risen-easter-sunday.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:43:38 CDT Steven Yoes C.S. Lewis was right . . . If he didn’t rise from the dead, nothing else he says is trustworthy. He’s a liar and a fraud or a lunatic at best! (He said repeatedly he would rise from the dead.) If he’s to be trusted and we can put our faith in ... easter,resurrection,john_20,steven,yoes,bay_area,community,church 44:21 As part of Jesus final words, Jesus told one of the two thieves hanging on a cross beside Him-- "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." Do you wonder how a criminal got such a promise? Well, just like the two thieves, God gives every person alive the opportunity to choose what they will do with Jesus Christ! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/famous-last-words-part-iv-today-you-will-be-with-me-in-paradise http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/famous-last-words-part-iv.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:21:56 CDT Steven Yoes Famous Last Words cross,thieves,paradise,crucifixion,famous_last_words,bay_area,community,church,steven,yoes 43:24 Jesus was silent while brutally suffering at the hands of men. But on the cross, the world became dark, and for the first time in eternity, Jesus the Son of God experienced separation from his Father. At that moment, Jesus cried out, “WHY?” The answer has eternal ramifications! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/famous-last-words-part-ii-my-god-my-god-why http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/famous-last-words-part-ii.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:17:47 CDT Steven Yoes Famous Last Words community,bay_area,yoes,steven,cross,forsaken,words,last,famous 41:57 http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/famous-last-words-part-i-father-forgive-them http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/famous-last-words-part-i.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:55:36 CDT Steven Yoes Famous Last Words last_words,forgive,steven_yoes,bay_area,crucifixion,cross 40:57 http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/taming-temptation-pt-2-facing-your-enemy http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/taming-temptations-part-ii-facing-your-enemy.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:19:21 CST Steven Yoes Taming Temptation resist,sin,temptation,satan,jesus,steven,yoes,bay,area,community,church 44:02 With every temptation there’s always more at stake than what we think. And our ability to withstand temptation has everything to do with our confidence in God. Refuse to let temptation steal your future, your family's future and your faith! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/taming-temptation-pt-1-see-the-forest-through-the-trees http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/taming-temptation-part-i.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:21:02 CST Steven Yoes Taming Temptation temptation 49:23 What happens when God's principles of giving and reaping what you sow seem to be working for everyone but you? Don't be deceived! Don't get discouraged! You will reap a harvest if you don't give up and grow weary! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/live2give-part-iv--dont-be-deceived-or-discouraged http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/live-2-give-part-iv-dont-be-decieved.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:12:55 CST Steven Yoes Live 2 Give live2give,reap,sow,weary,discourage,deceive 49:27 Luke 6:38 lays out God's broad principle of giving that applies to every area of life: Whatever you give (love, mercy, finances, forgiveness) will be given back to you "good measure...and running over!" God wants us to catch the vision of living to give! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/live-2-give-part-iii-you-reap-what-you-sow http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/live2give-part-iii-you-reap-what-you-sow.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:18:34 CST Steven Yoes Live 2 Give live2give,giving,reap,sow 45:52 The vast majority of Americans fall into the top 90% of the world's highest wage earners.We are rich indeed, and God has strong expectations for how we use what he's entrusted to us to bless others. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/live-2-give-part-ii-if-i-were-a-rich-man http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/live2give-part-ii-if-i-were-rich.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:18:45 CST Steven Yoes Live 2 Give giving,tithe,wealth 49:01 Jesus taught that money is the ultimate heart test which reveals who, or what, has first place in our lives. And when push comes to shove, Jesus said we will either serve God or money, but we can't serve both! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/live-2-give-part-i-whos-on-first http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/live2give-part-i.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:23:29 CST Steven Yoes Live 2 Give stewardship,tithe,first_fruits,giving 60:53 Our only opportunity to make an eternal investment with our time, is the time we invest in what God is doing on earth. That’s why Jesus urged us to get a divine perspective on life: "…Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." There is eternal and cumulative value of small investments of our lives to the church of Jesus Christ over a long period of time. So invest in the eternal! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/imagine-investing-your-one-and-only-life http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/imagine-part-iii--investing-your-one--only.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:45:19 CST Steven Yoes Imagine church,eternal,cumulative,invest,service,imagine 30:11 Imagine a church that embraces God's dream for people to live in authentic community together--where no perfect people are allowed, but where real people experience authentic grace as they grow together in faith, without masks or pretense. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/imagine-all-for-one-and-one-for-all http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/imagine-part-iimp3.mp3 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:04:58 CST Steven Yoes Imagine steve,yoes,community,bay,area,league,city,groups,small,group 56:53 Many people are are afraid of God, and avoid intimacy with Him. But the Bible depicts God as a compassionate lover, not a tyrant. Hear the voice of a heartsick groom, calling for his wayward bride to come back home. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/imagine-intimacy-with-god http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/imagine-part-1.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:07:59 CST Steven Yoes Imagine intimacy,god,first,commandment,steven,yoes,bay,area,community,church,league,city,tx 47:26 Let's never fail to Remember! "Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate." (Psalm 111) http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/remember http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/remember.mp3 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:47:50 CST Steven Yoes Let's never fail to Remember! "Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic ... new_year's_eve,psalms_111,remember 40:32 Did Christmas really begin with the manger, forever frozen in time some 2000 years ago? In fact, the stable is only the culminating instant in a fascinating plan unfolding thousands of years before the Star of Bethlehem appeared. It all began in a garden . . . http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/why-a-manger-christmas-eve http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/why-a-mangermp3.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:56:15 CST Steven Yoes Rediscover the Nativity Story manger,nativity,christmas 35:44 For more than 2000 years, generations have been intrigued by the Magi. Mysteriously they appear after having crossed a continent and traversed a desert, and then mysteriously they’re gone. But why are these pagan Arabs there to see about the birth of a Jewish baby? Why the wise men? And why do they care? The secret is in the star! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/rediscover-the-nativity-story-part-iii-why-the-wise-men http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/rediscover-the-nativity-story-part-iiimp3.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:23:21 CST Steven Yoes Rediscover the Nativity Story christmas,wise,men,nativity,story,rediscover,bay,area,community,church,steven,yoes,pastor,league,city,tx 49:47 Greeting cards often portray Christmas with cute furry animals, quaint snow-covered villages, and whispy angels singing cheerful meolodies. But the King that entered the world that night came in the most scandalous of ways--and that was just the beginning! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/rediscover-the-navity-story-part-ii-unto-us-is-born-a-scandalous-savior http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/rediscover-the-nativity-story-part-ii.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:43:47 CST Steven Yoes Rediscover the Nativity Story jesus,birth,nativity,story,steven,yoes,bay,area,community,church,league,city,tx 43:01 Mary's world was turned upside down by a God-sized interruption. It wasn't easy, but she welcomed it. How interruptable are we for God's purposes in our lives? http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/rediscover-the-nativity-story-part-1-god-sized-interruptions http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/rediscover-the-nativity-story-part-i.mp3 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 17:47:47 CST Steven Yoes Rediscover the Nativity Story mary,jesus,christmas,nativity,story,steven,yoes,bay,area,community,church,league,city,tx 43:44 Jacob wrestled God, and so do we. But God used that encounter to change Jacob. Discover the four things God uses to bring change to our lives. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/there-is-hope-you-dont-have-to-stay-the-same http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/there-is-hope-you-dont-have-to-stay-the-same.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:51:22 CST Guest Speaker - Cliff Poe Jacob wrestled God, and so do we. But God used that encounter to change Jacob. Discover the four things God uses to bring change to our lives. bay,area,community,church,league,city,tx,change,jacob,wrestled,god 27:33 Jesus healed ten men at once, but only one received the greater miracle that Jesus had in store for him. Discover what it was, and why he alone received it. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one--only-pt-viii-only-one-returned-to-thank-him http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus-the-one--only-part-viii-only-one-returned-to-thank-him.mp3 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:41:22 CDT Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only miracles,tx,city,league,yoes,steven,church,community,area,bay,jesus,healing,lepers,17,luke 42:43 Jesus doesn’t discriminate. He eats with priests and prostitutes alike. And at his table, both discover their common plight; and so do we. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one-and-only-part-vii-priests-and-prostitutes http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus,-the-one-only-part-vii-priests-and-prostitutes.mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:49:37 CST Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,priests,prostitutes 37:40 Jesus was all about touching the unclean. In fact, only his compassionate touch has the power to make the unclean clean again! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one--only-pt-vi-jesus-touches-the-leper http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus,-the-one-only,-pt-vi-jesus-heals-the-leper.mp3 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:26:21 CST Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,heal,touch,leper,leprosy,miracle 40:58 700 years before his birth, it was prophesied that Jesus would come to open blind eyes. It was one of his most frequent miracles—and one Jesus taught we all must experience for ourselves. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one-and-only-pt-v-healer-of-the-blind http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/102906.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 03:01:00 CST Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,healer,blind 42:40 Severe storms aren’t just a probability in life, they’re a certainty—for Christians and non-Christians alike. While we’re not guaranteed smooth sailing, we are promised we’ll get to the other side when Jesus is in the boat. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one--only-part-iv----the-storm-master http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus,-the-one-only-pt.-4-jesus-the-storm-master.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:56:42 CDT Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,storms 39:12 Gain powerful insights about Jesus and how he relates to us by understanding his life as a carpenter. Nothing about Jesus’ life is insignificant to our lives, and his occupation & daily life offer profound insights into the heart of God for people. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one-and-only-part-iii-jesus-the-carpenter http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus,-the-one-and-only-part-iii.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:53:00 CDT Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,carpenter,identification,sympathize,god,incarnation 39:46 Jesus made radical claims about himself. Everyone has an opinion about him, but let's go directly to the source and hear from Jesus first-hand. (Adapted from M. Driscoll's outline). http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one-and-only-part-ii-jesus-own-radical-claims http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus-the-one-and-only:-part-ii.mp3 Sun, 08 Oct 2006 13:27:32 CDT Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,prophecy,god,messiah,claims,miracles,religions,christ 42:16 Did you know Jesus is in the Old Testament? Over 1,000 years B.C., the Bible predicts hundreds of prophecies that Jesus would fulfill to the letter, thereby remarkably & unmistakably proving he was God. (Adapted from M. Driscoll's outline) http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/jesus-the-one-and-only-part-1-jesus-in-the-old-testament http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/jesus-the-one-and-only-part-1.mp3 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 13:36:33 CDT Steven Yoes Jesus, The One and Only jesus,prophecy,god,messiah,claims,miracles,religions,christ 46:23 Christianity makes for a poor solo sport. Don't go it alone! http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/on-the-precipice-community-on-the-kitchen-edge http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/on-the-kitchen-edge.mp3 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:27:12 CDT Steven Yoes On The Precipice life_groups,small_groups,isolation,acts_2_church,community 51:53 The church is called to be a bold church that doesn't play it safe. Today many churches have opted to stay safe, at the expense of losing the power of the gospel. http://www.bayareacommunity.org/sermon/the-church-on-the-edge http://www.bayareacommunity.org/media/church-on-the-edge.mp3.mp3 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:24:09 CDT Steven Yoes On The Precipice acts_2_church,risk,faith,bold_witness,power,the_church_on_the_edge 54:50