Blessed Life Fellowship

SHOULD CHRISTIANS TALK ABOUT POLITICS?

A study from Arizona Christian University recently suggested that 32 million regular churchgoers are likely to stay home this upcoming election.  However, as Christians we are called to advance God's Kingdom everywhere, even and perhaps especially in the world of politics.  This teaching examines that concept Biblically, but also from the perspective of American history.  And in doing so, we also examine a side-by-side comparison of the platforms of our two major political parties and size them up against biblical values.  After this teaching, you can no longer claim ignorance.  So go now and advance God's Kingdom in the earth!  

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH: Bob Mortimer

Guest speaker Bob Mortimer shares his testimony of God's faithfulness and living a life of purpose and joy even after having one arm and both legs amputated after a horrible accident in his early twenties.  Bob has led thousands of people to Christ in the last 40 years, having shared in jails, schools, and churches around the country.  You will see a different side of yourself and God after listening to Bob.  

TO LIVE IS CHRIST: The Secrets to Happiness, pt. 6

This teaching addresses two very simple principles of happiness from the scriptures you can implement today -- one a mindset, and one a practice.  

THE CURSE OF COMPARISON: The Secrets to Happiness, pt. 5

Research has shown that frequent use of social media is a major contributor to depression and anxiety because of "social comparison."  In this teaching we explore the concept of social comparison in the Bible and how it robs people of enjoyment of life.  

THE PRISON OF UNFORGIVENESS: The Secrets to Happiness, pt. 4, by Bill Compton

BLF member Bill Compton leads the charge in this teaching, borrowing from both scripture and his personal experiences in navigating difficulties in relationships and the damage done to a person's life who refuses to forgive.  This is a fresh look at an age-old topic that will recharge your determination to forgive and walk in love.  Your happiness depends on it!  

SECRETS TO HAPPINESS, pt. 3: Brent Denney

Did you know that although the Scriptures describe Jesus as a man of sorrows, it also describes Him as being anointed with the oil of joy?  It is possible to maintain supernatural peace and joy even in the midst of life's pains and disappointments.  BLF elder Brent Denney expounds.  

THE SECRETS TO HAPPINESS, pt. 2

What are some of the things you can think of that our culture has led us to believe will lead to happiness?  Would you be able to accept that most if not all of those things are lies?  We discuss them here in this teaching.  What DOES lead to happiness then?   The answers are quite simple, but not widely known.  They are found in the Bible...and this teaching!  :-)  

THE SECRETS TO HAPPINESS, pt. 1

The primary pursuit of most people is their own happiness.  And God wants us to be happy.  But how to obtain happiness looks very different than what the world would have us believe.  God has not left us uninformed on how to live an abundant life.  We just have to follow His instructions.  

REFINING THE VISION: Who We Are, and Where We are Going

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.  

THE SPEECH OF A FOOL: The Way of the Fool, pt. 7

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.