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Jesus makes a bold promise in John 14: believers will do the works He did and even greater works. But what does He really mean, and why does it feel so distant from everyday Christian life? In this message, Missions Pastor George Terry unpacks Jesus’ words in their context, clarifying what “greater works” truly means, who the promise is for, and how prayer aligned with God’s purposes releases lasting impact. This sermon challenges us to move beyond comfortable faith and step into the mission God designed us for.• Greater works are not more spectacular but more extensive and eternal• Every believer is included, but not every believer lives into this potential• Prayer becomes powerful when it aligns with God’s will, not personal ambitionKey Scriptures:John 14:12–14Acts 1:1–2Psalm 8James 4:2–3Ask God how He wants to use your life for eternal impact, not temporary comfort.Invite: Share this message with someone who feels insignificant or unsure how God could use them.Bayou City Fellowship Tomball Campus | George

It’s easy to lose direction when we don’t know where we’re headed. In this message, we’re reminded that just like a road trip, following Jesus requires clarity, vision, and focus. From the beginning, God has made the purpose of the church clear: to know Him and to make Him known. Walking through Matthew 22 and several other key passages, this sermon unpacks what it truly means to be radically focused on Jesus. • Knowing Jesus is the foundation of real life and lasting joy• Becoming like Jesus is the goal God is shaping us toward• Trusting and obeying Jesus leads us to greater life and growthKey Scriptures:John 17:3Matthew 22:35–40Matthew 28:18–20John 6:68–691 John 2:3–6John 15:4–11As you reflect on this message, ask yourself where your focus has drifted and what it would look like to intentionally grow in your love for Jesus. Take a step toward community, join a group, and invite others to walk this journey with you. Share this message with friends or family who are searching for direction and purpose.Bayou C

In this message, Missions Pastor George Terry unpacks the biblical foundation for serving the city and the world. This sermon challenges our view of success, faith, and prayer, calling us to value eternal impact over temporary results. Greater works are not about more spectacular miracles, but about God accomplishing His purposes through ordinary believers who pray, trust, and obey.• God chose to accomplish His work through believers, not apart from them• Greater works are more extensive, eternal impact, not greater spectacle• Prayer aligned with God’s will is the power behind God’s missionKey Scriptures:John 14:12–14Psalm 8Acts 1:1–2James 4:2–3As you consider this message, ask God how He wants to use your life in His mission this year. Pray for a heart that desires what Jesus desires, and take a step toward serving locally or globally. Share this message with friends or family who are longing for purpose beyond the everyday.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | George Terry | January 11, 2026https://l

The new year is a time to reflect and redirect, and in this message, Pastor Kevin Barra calls the church back to the heart of why we exist. We are here today because someone met Jesus, someone shared Jesus, and someone believed it was worth investing their life so that others might know Him. Walking through Matthew 16, this sermon explores the most important question every person must answer: Who do you say Jesus is? When we see Jesus clearly as the Christ, the Son of the living God, it changes the direction of our lives and aligns us with His mission to build His church and make disciples. A multiplying life is not about better strategies, but about ordinary people willing to invest in others so that the gospel continues to move forward.• We are here because others chose to share Jesus and invest their lives• Knowing the true identity of Jesus shapes the direction and purpose of our lives• Following Jesus means joining His mission to make disciples who multiplyKey Scriptures:Matthew 16:13–20Matthew 28:18–20A

Jesus makes two staggering promises in John 14: believers will do greater works than He did, and God will answer whatever we ask in His name. What did Jesus really mean, and why don’t we see this happening more often? In this message, we explore the biblical foundation for serving the city and the world, why God chose to work through His people, and how prayer aligned with God’s purposes unleashes eternal impact. As we begin a new year, this sermon challenges us to move beyond the ordinary and step into God’s mission locally and globally.• Jesus didn’t promise more spectacular works, but more extensive ones that impact eternity• Greater works flow from believers who pray according to God’s will, not their own• God supplies everything needed to accomplish the work He calls His people to doKey Scriptures:John 14:12–14Acts 1:1–2Psalm 8James 4:2–3As you start this new year, ask God where He’s calling you to serve, pray, and step forward in obedience. Don’t settle for a small vision when God invites you into His e

The new year is a natural time to reflect and redirect, and in this message, Pastor Kevin Bear calls the church back to the heart of why we exist. Jesus is building His church, and He invites ordinary people to join Him in a mission that brings lasting meaning and eternal impact. Through Jesus’ question to His disciples in Matthew 16, this sermon explores who Jesus truly is, where He is leading, and how each of us has a responsibility to live a multiplying life.• Knowing the true identity of Jesus is the most important decision of your life• Following Jesus means aligning your life with His mission to make disciples• God calls every believer to multiply their life by investing in othersKey Scriptures:Matthew 16:13–20Matthew 28:18–20Acts 1:6–8Numbers 8:23–26As you begin this year, ask yourself three questions: Who do I say Jesus is? Where is He leading? And how will I take responsibility to be part of His mission? Pray for opportunities to initiate, invite, invest, and multiply in the lives of others. Share th

As we begin a new year, Bayou City Fellowship launches a new series focused on our church’s vision and calling. In this message, we unpack what it truly means to have a radical focus on Jesus and why knowing Him is not just important, but essential to real life and lasting joy. Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 22, this sermon reminds us that loving God with our whole heart, soul, and mind shapes everything else about our lives. When Christ becomes our greatest good, becoming like Him becomes our mission, and growth becomes our next step. This message challenges us to reflect honestly on what we are aiming at and invites us to take intentional steps toward deeper faith, community, and obedience in the year ahead.• Knowing Jesus is our greatest good and the true source of life• Becoming like Jesus is the mission that shapes how we love others• Spiritual growth happens through small, faithful steps taken togetherKey Scriptures:Matthew 22:36–40John 17:3John 6:351 John 2:3–6Matthew 28:18–20As you step into a new year

What are you waiting for?In Luke 2:21–40, we meet ordinary people who waited faithfully for God’s promise to be fulfilled. Mary and Joseph obeyed God in the everyday. Simeon waited with confidence in God’s word. Anna worshiped, prayed, and spoke boldly while she waited. And through their obedience and patience, God revealed that Jesus is the Savior for all people. This message reminds us that waiting is not passive. God is shaping our faith, deepening our trust, and working out His purposes even when it feels silent. Whether you’re waiting for hope, healing, clarity, or salvation, Jesus is the fulfillment you’ve been longing for.• God uses ordinary obedience while we wait• Trusting God’s Word produces confidence, not despair• Jesus is the Savior for all people, in every seasonKey Scriptures:Luke 2:21–40Isaiah 40:1–5John 3:16Romans 10:11–13What are you waiting for?If you’ve never trusted Jesus as Savior, today is the day. And if you already follow Him, consider how you’re waiting and whether you’re holding fas

In Luke 2:21–40, we see what happens after the manger. Mary and Joseph faithfully obey God’s law, Simeon celebrates the fulfillment of God’s promises, and Anna responds to years of heartache with worship and hope. Together, they remind us that God always fulfills what He promises and invites His people to live faithfully while they wait.• Jesus fulfills the law, the promises of God, and our deepest needs• God meets us personally in seasons of waiting and heartache• Faithfulness is formed through small, consistent acts of obedienceKey Scriptures:Luke 2:21–40Matthew 5:17Hebrews 2:14–18As God fulfills His promises, He calls us to live faithfully in the lives He has given us. Consider where God is inviting you to trust Him, grow patiently, and remain faithful in the small things. Share this message with a friend or family member who may be waiting on God or needs encouragement to keep going.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | December 28, 2025https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Mary and Joseph bring their newborn son to the temple, expecting a normal act of obedience. Instead, they encounter two faithful servants who recognize what others miss: this child is the fulfillment of God’s promise to save the world. In Luke 2:22–40, we see what it looks like to know God’s Word, wait faithfully, and respond when salvation stands right in front of us.• Know God’s Word and obey it, even when you don’t fully understand• Stay faithful and open to the Holy Spirit’s leading• Respond to Jesus with gratitude, confidence, and a willingness to shareKey Scriptures:Luke 2:22–40Leviticus 12:1–8Isaiah 49:6Luke 12:51John 14:6Jesus is not just part of the Christmas story. He is the Savior of the world, offered to all people. If you’ve never trusted Him, today is an invitation to respond. If you already follow Him, consider how God has worked in your life and who you might share that story with this week. Share this message with a friend or family member who needs to hear that salvation has come.Bayou City