Pleasant View Baptist Church - Bettendorf

The story of the Wise Men is often wrapped in tradition—but Scripture tells a deeper story.

In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb examines Matthew 2:1–12, revealing who the Magi were, why they came to worship Jesus, and how their response contrasts with Herod’s hostility and the religious leaders’ indifference. This message invites us to trust God’s plan and consider how we personally respond to Christ.

🔑 Key Themes:

• ✨ God works throu...

The Christmas story includes more than shepherds and wise men. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb focuses on Anna, a widow and prophetess whose lifelong faithfulness positioned her to recognize the Messiah. From Luke 2:36 - 38, discover how God values perseverance, worship, and gratitude, and how He uses overlooked lives to proclaim His redemption.

Key Themes

• 🙏 Lifelong faithfulness

• ⏳ Waiting patiently for God’s promises

• 🕊 Sensitiv...

Genesis 3:8–24 reveals the deep consequences of humanity’s rebellion — but also the first glimmer of redemption. Pastor Drew Webb walks through the curses on the serpent, woman, and man, and highlights God’s unexpected blessings in the midst of judgment.

Key Themes:

• 🐍 Curse on the serpent

• 👩 Pain & marital tension for the woman

• 👨 Work & struggle for the man

• 🌱 Humanity preserved

• ✝️ The Protoevangelion: first Gospel promise

• �...

In this sermon , Pastor Drew Webb explores Genesis 3:1–7 to reveal how sin entered the world and how believers can stand firm against the enemy’s deceptive tactics.

Key Themes:

• 🐍 The nature of the serpent

• 🎭 Satan’s deceptive strategy

• 🍎 The seduction of sin

• 😔 Shame and brokenness

• 🛡️ The believer’s defense

A powerful and foundational message for understanding the human heart, spiritual warfare, and God’s provision for victory.

Journey through Genesis 2:4-20 to see how work was designed by God as both a calling and a gift, not a punishment. The sermon content reveals how God’s presence, partnership, and provision come together in Eden to shape the meaning of daily life. Reflect on how these insights can renew your motivation and ground your faith as you live out God’s original intent for humanity.​​

• 🌱 Work as a calling, not a curse

• 🛠️ Stewards of crea...

In “Growing Old Isn’t for Sissies,” Pastor Larry Webb reminds us that advancing age doesn’t mean thinking old. Drawing from Caleb’s story in Joshua 14, he shares timeless principles for aging well, embracing life’s challenges, and living with wholehearted faith.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Aging is a blessing, not a burden.

• God still calls and uses us at every age.

• Our greatest achievements can come later in life.

• Commitment and faith never r...

What does it mean to be made in God’s image?
In this message from Genesis 1:26–31, Pastor Drew Webb unpacks how being created in God’s likeness gives every human life value, purpose, and divine responsibility. Discover how God designed humanity to reflect His character, rule with humility, and receive His blessing.

🎯 Themes:
• Made in His image
• Dominion and stewardship
• The call to multiply
• Receiving divine bles...

In Genesis 1:20–25, we see God filling His creation with life—fish in the seas, birds in the skies, and animals on the earth. Pastor Drew Webb unpacks the significance of these acts of creation:

• 🐟 God fills the waters with countless living creatures

• 🕊 God fills the skies with birds, each uniquely designed

• 🐄 God fills the earth with livestock, creeping things, and beasts

• 🌱 After its kind – intentional reproduction and order

• ✅ It ...

Day 4 of creation reveals God’s purpose for the sun, moon, and stars. In this sermon on Genesis 1:14–19, Pastor Drew Webb explains how these heavenly lights demonstrate God’s design, order, and glory.

🌞 Separation – God divided day from night, bringing balance and rhythm to life.
📅 Regulation – The sun, moon, and stars set signs, seasons, days, and years.
💡 Illumination – Light is a gift of common grace, blessing all humani...