BCF Church
Wise Men Still Follow Him: Part 1
Sunday Service
Locations & Times
BCF Church
2414 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday 12:00 PM
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https://bcfchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/88895Christmas Services
We're excited to celebrate the Christmas season together! Join us as we worship, rejoice, and remember the birth of our Savior.
This year, our Kids Choir will be helping lead us in worship during our Christmas services! You won't want to miss their sweet voices and the joy they bring as they share the message of Jesus' birth.
Christmas Service Times:
December 21, 2025 9am, 10:30am, and 12pm
Invite your family and friends and come ready to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas. We can't wait to worship with you!
This year, our Kids Choir will be helping lead us in worship during our Christmas services! You won't want to miss their sweet voices and the joy they bring as they share the message of Jesus' birth.
Christmas Service Times:
December 21, 2025 9am, 10:30am, and 12pm
Invite your family and friends and come ready to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas. We can't wait to worship with you!
BCF Kids Production
We are excited to announce that our children will be presenting The Heart of the Christmas Story!
đź—“ Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
đź•– Time: 7:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Our kids have been working hard to share the story of Jesus' birth in a meaningful and joyful way.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and join us as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through scripture and the voices of our children.
đź—“ Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
đź•– Time: 7:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Our kids have been working hard to share the story of Jesus' birth in a meaningful and joyful way.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and join us as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through scripture and the voices of our children.
Happy Birthday Jesus Envelopes
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas season, we invite you to take part in a special opportunity to give the biggest gift to Jesus. "Happy Birthday Jesus" envelopes are now available.
Half of what we receive goes to meet needs here. The other half goes to missionaries all around the world through the International Mission Board.
Envelopes can be found in the pouches behind the seats. Simply place your gift in the HBD Jesus envelope and return it during the offering or drop it in one of the slots at the Giving Center. You can also give online through our Church Center App. Just select the Happy Birthday Jesus option on the drop down menu.
Thank you for giving with a joyful and generous heart as we celebrate Jesus!
Half of what we receive goes to meet needs here. The other half goes to missionaries all around the world through the International Mission Board.
Envelopes can be found in the pouches behind the seats. Simply place your gift in the HBD Jesus envelope and return it during the offering or drop it in one of the slots at the Giving Center. You can also give online through our Church Center App. Just select the Happy Birthday Jesus option on the drop down menu.
Thank you for giving with a joyful and generous heart as we celebrate Jesus!
Link for Happy Birthday Jesus
Click on the link to give
https://bcfchurch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/happy-birthday-jesusAnnual Budget Meeting
We invite all members of our church family to join us for Annual Budget Meeting (This is for all members that have completed Class 101). This is an important time for us to review the past year, share updates, and present the proposed budget for the upcoming year.
đź—“ Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
đź•– Time: 4:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Your participation is valued as we prayerfully plan and steward the resources God has entrusted to our church. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in and through our ministry!
đź—“ Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
đź•– Time: 4:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Your participation is valued as we prayerfully plan and steward the resources God has entrusted to our church. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in and through our ministry!
Christmas
Part 1
November 30, 2025
Part 1
November 30, 2025
Matthew 2:1–2, New Living Translation
Wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
Wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
Luke 1:6, NLT
“Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes,
careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.
“Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes,
careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.
Luke 1:7, NLT
They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old.”
They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old.”
Why should I keep following God when His answers to prayer are delayed?
Luke 1:8-9, NLT
One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week.
As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.
One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week.
As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.
Luke 1:10, NLT
While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.
While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.
Luke 1:11-12, NLT
While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him.
While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him.
Luke 1:13, NLT
“Don’t be afraid, Zechariah!
God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John.”
“Don’t be afraid, Zechariah!
God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John.”
1. God hears your prayers.
—and He gives you grace!
Luke 1:14-15a, NLT
You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord.
You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord.
2. God’s timing will bring the greatest joy!
Luke 1:15b, NLT
He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.
He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.
3. God’s plan requires surrender to His Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18, NLT
“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,”
“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,”
Luke 1:16, NLT
And he will turn many Israelites to the Lord their God.
And he will turn many Israelites to the Lord their God.
4. God’s answer will make the biggest impact.
Romans 11:15, NLT
“For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful. It will be life for those who were dead!”
“For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful. It will be life for those who were dead!”
Luke 1:17, NLT
“He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.”
“He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.”
5. God's promises WILL be kept.
Malachi 4:5–6, NLT
“Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
“Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
Luke 1:18-20, NLT
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”
Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news!
But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.”
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”
Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news!
But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.”
—If you doubt God’s promises, then shut up and watch what God does!
Luke 1:59-64, NLT
They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!”
“What?” they exclaimed. “There is no one in all your family by that name.” So they used gestures to ask the baby’s father what he wanted to name him. He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, “His name is John.” Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God.
They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!”
“What?” they exclaimed. “There is no one in all your family by that name.” So they used gestures to ask the baby’s father what he wanted to name him. He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, “His name is John.” Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God.
Giving
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