As Protestant Christians, we easily lose sight of key liturgical moments in the life of the church. However, the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven forty days after his resurrection is not merely a...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Int

“Did Not Our Hearts Burn Within Us?”

May 5th, 2019

Defeated, confused, and discussing all that had occurred, the disciples were met by the risen Lord on the road to Emmaus. How did Jesus address their concerns? By interpreting the Scriptures to them....Scripture Teaching and Preaching from In

“Discover the Real You.” Part 1

Apr 28th, 2019

Do you know who you really are? In so many ways, our self-image determines our overall psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The Bible says, “Be who you really are!” But if you don’t...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inter

“What’s So Special About Easter?”

Apr 21st, 2019

This Sunday is Easter Sunday, and today, we celebrate with Christians all over the world. All too often, though, it can feel as though we don’t have much to celebrate. The world around us makes a lot...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from In

“Satisfaction in the Shepherd.”

Apr 7th, 2019

There was a popular rock ’n roll song several years ago entitled “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” This feeling didn’t originate with the Rolling Stones; human hearts have always longed for...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from International B

“The Pathway to Joy.”

Mar 31st, 2019

The English theologian C. S. Lewis once observed, “I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.” Often, the things we think will make us happy or solve our problems are poor...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Int

“The Darkest Valley.”

Mar 24th, 2019

The lyrics to a certain Christian song say this: “Hidden valleys produce a life song, hidden valleys will make a heart strong; desperation can cause you to sing, hidden valleys turn shepherds into...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inter

The Shepherd’s Guidance

Mar 17th, 2019

Have you ever noticed that the phrase “The Lord is my shepherd” is written on many more tombstones than on lives? It’s tragic that it so often takes the death of someone we love to remind us how we...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inte

“Relentless Love.”

Mar 3rd, 2019

God called the prophet Hosea to reach his people in a very unique way. God commanded him to marry and raise children with an unfaithful woman in order to show Israel their own unfaithfulness in their...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from In

“Lord, Send Someone Else!”

Feb 24th, 2019

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or burdened by God’s call upon your life? Have you ever felt inadequate or without the right qualifications to do God’s work? Have you ever asked God to “send someone...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inte

“Our Worship Flows from the Cross.”

Feb 17th, 2019

This week’s message was given by Trevor Harris. Pastor Trevor is from Cambridgeshire, UK, and has been involved with Baptist church planting and pastoring for over ten years. He is also the founder...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inte

“He Restores My Soul.”

Feb 10th, 2019

A sheep that has fallen down and can’t get up on its own is called a “cast” sheep. Experienced shepherds tell us that there are several reasons why cast sheep find themselves in such dire...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from International

According to His Purpose

Feb 3rd, 2019

Romans 8:28 is a well-known passage among Christians. Sometimes, well-meaning believers use this passage to console others during times of difficulty or tragedy. Understanding Romans 8:28 in its...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Interna

The Treasure

Jan 20th, 2019

The kingdom of heaven is about a person, Jesus; a place, heaven; and possessions, our eternal rewards. Jesus is the center and focus of our faith. He endured the cross and despised its shame for the...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Int

“He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures.”

Jan 13th, 2019

Do you have built-in times of “intermission” in your life? It’s easy to fill up our lives with busyness. Even good things, though, can become obstacles in our Christian lives. We spend so much time...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inte

The Shepherd Psalm Part 1

Jan 6th, 2019

David A. SimsAttachmentsTue, Jan 15, 6:12 PM (10 days ago)to Jason, Greg, meSorry for the delay! Bonne année à tous!This week, Pastor David is beginning a new series on Psalm 23, entitled...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inter

Reflections in Deuteronomy

Dec 24th, 2018

From the wandering years in the wilderness, the second giving of the Law, and the death of Moses, the book of Deuteronomy is rich in historical and theological truth. However, the fifth and final...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Intern

Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph

Dec 16th, 2018

The Apostle John, in his account of the life of Jesus, began with these words: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” There is no clearer, more succinct statement of the true meaning of...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Internation

Christmas Through the Eyes of Malachi

Dec 9th, 2018

For many, Christmas is a time of fear rather than a time of joy. Maybe you fear illness, broken relationships, financial difficulty, rejection, or facing the Christmas season without a loved one....Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Intern

How to Be a Jesus Freak

Nov 25th, 2018

This past week, Americans celebrated Thanksgiving, but you don’t have to be American to give thanks. The Apostle Paul, persecuted and eventually martyred for the message he proclaimed, urged...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Internation

Responding to the Living God

Nov 18th, 2018

This week, IBC had the privilege of welcoming Pastor Richmond Ofori from IBC Rotterdam. Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Richmond serves as regional coordinator of the IBC churches in our area. Do...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from In

How to Be a World Christian, Jonah (Part 4) -- The Jonah Syndrome

Nov 11th, 2018

You and I are probably far more like Jonah than we ever imagined! Our cultural prejudices and personal self-interest can all too easily hinder our availability to be viable instruments in the hands...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inte

How to Be a World Christian, Jonah (Part 3) -- Our Insufficiency, God's Sufficiency

Nov 4th, 2018

What can you and I do apart from God? Absolutely nothing! In his second letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul puts it this way: “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Intern

How to Be a World Christian, Jonah (Part 2) -- Gods Faithfulness in Our Foolishness

Oct 28th, 2018

In a recent biography of John Stott, Stott refers to some now-familiar imagery of God’s relentless pursuit. He writes: “If it were not for the gracious pursuit of the hound of heaven, I would today...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Inte

How to Be a World Christian, Jonah (Part 1) -- When God Gives Hard Assignments

Oct 21st, 2018

Have you ever heard someone refer to God as “the hound of heaven?” The expression comes from a poem written by Francis Thompson, a 19th century British poet. Though a follower of Christ, Thompson...Scripture Teaching and Preaching from Intern