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Bay Ridge Christian Church
Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community. This podcast contains teachings from Bay Ridge Christian Church's Sunday service.
Because Jesus died and rose again, death cannot separate believers from Him — their spirits are immediately with Christ at death, their bodies will be raised when He returns, and nothing in life, death, or eternity can break their union with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-hope/
The kingdom is God’s promise of redemption to his sovereign rule, which was fulfilled by Jesus Christ’s perfect life and sacrifice on the cross, allowing us to be adopted heirs into the kingdom.
Daniel 7:13-14
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-kingdom/
Holy ambition is not the pursuit of fame, platform, or recognition — it is the God-given aspiration to live quietly, work hard, and love others through faithful service in the callings God has given us.
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-ambition/
Because God has called His people out of impurity and into holiness, sexual purity is not a cultural preference but a divine command — one the Holy Spirit empowers us to keep.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-sexuality/
God empowers His people to overflow with love — and this love, far from opposing holiness, is precisely what produces it, establishing the church as a holy community of love as it looks forward to the return of Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-community-of-love/
Because spiritual warfare is real and Satan actively opposes the faith, God's people must anchor their joy not in circumstances but in His faithful work in the lives of those they love — a joy no enemy can destroy.
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-joy-during-unholy-war/
God's holy people are continually formed by an eager, faith-filled reception of His Word, while those who reject it find themselves increasingly hardened against God Himself — to their own ultimate destruction.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-response-to-the-word-of-god/
Holy ministry is always done before the face of God — springing from pure motives, expressed in Christlike gentleness and holiness, and sustained through conflict until God rewards faithful labor with fruit.
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-ministry/
Oliver Asher, President of ANM, is at BRCC to give an update on what they are working on.
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-work-of-advancing-native-missions-anm/
Knowing who we are as God's holy, chosen people shapes how we live — joyfully receiving His Word, turning from false gods, faithfully proclaiming His Gospel, and eagerly waiting for His Son from heaven.
1 Thessalonians 1:4-10
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-chosen-people/
Human rebellion produces hearts of ingratitude, but the Gospel forms hearts that overflow with thankfulness - expressed to God in prayer and in verbal gratitude to others.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-prayer-of-thanks/
In the New Covenant, God has poured out His Spirit on all believers to empower them so that as they grow in their delight in Him, the Gospel and its blessings will be spread throughout the world.
Acts 1:8; 2:42-47
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-mission/
Because the Father delights to commune with His children, the Spirit draws believers into prayer — first in the gathered worship of the Church, and then overflowing into a daily personal life of prayer — so that their hearts flourish in ever-deepening delight in Christ.
Acts 2:42
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-prayer/
God feeds and forms His people as the Spirit works through the sacrament of the Lord’s Table in the worship of the gathered church so that their hearts flourish in ever-deepening delight in Christ, which then spills over into their daily lives, including meals shared with others.
Acts 2:42
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-the-lords-table/
God forms and deepens His people's delight in Him through the Spirit-given gift of fellowship — binding them to Christ and to one another in unity, worship, generosity, and shared mission.
Acts 2:42-47
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-fellowship/
God feeds and forms His people as the Spirit works through the Word — in the worship of the gathered church and in personal daily devotion — so that their hearts flourish in ever-deepening delight in Christ.
Acts 2:42
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-the-word-of-god/
Deep delight in God is not primarily cultivated through isolated spiritual practices but through the devoted corporate worship described in Acts 2:42, where the gathered church receives the means of grace that fuel and sustain our personal walk with God.
Acts 2:42
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-worship/
Unlike Old Covenant believers who experienced the Spirit's presence only occasionally and externally, every New Covenant disciple has been baptized with the Holy Spirit and is therefore fully equipped and empowered to grow in devoted engagement with the spiritual disciplines that deepen our delight in God.
Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-the-spirit-filled-life/
John's vivid, detail-rich account of the empty tomb and the risen Jesus is the testimony of a genuine eyewitness who wants every reader to encounter the same risen King who called Mary's name that morning and transformed her grief into worship and witness.
John 20:1-18
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-risen-king/
From the palm-waving crowds of Israel to the Greek God-fearers seeking an audience with Jesus, Palm Sunday reveals that Jesus is not merely the King of Israel but the King of all nations whose cross will draw every people, tribe, and tongue into His eternal kingdom.
John 12:9-33
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-king-of-the-nations/
When the rich young ruler calls Jesus “good,” he is confronted with the truth that only God is truly good and he is helpless to manage his own salvation. Fortunately for us, God’s goodness means we are not without hope and Christ’s doing what the ruler could not, giving up everything, points us to our only source of true righteousness and real salvation.
Luke 18:18-30
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-ultimate-good/
In this passage, Jesus shows that prayer is about more than requests—it shapes our hearts to reflect God’s will. We are called to pray boldly, forgive freely, depend daily, and persist faithfully, trusting our good Father.
Luke 11:1-13
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-through-prayer/
When we encounter Jesus the Savior, the depth of grace and forgiveness we have received overflows into extravagant love and gratitude and changes how we see others.
Luke 7:36-50
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-savior/
In a world that worships power, Jesus rules a Kingdom where His disciples are called to descend with Him into costly servant-hood - for this is the mark of true greatness.
Mark 10:32-45
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-servant/
To encounter Jesus the King is to follow a crucified Messiah — and to take up a cross of your own.
Mark 8:31-38
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-king-who-came-to-die/
Jesus challenges us to answer who He truly is—not merely a prophet or teacher, but the Messianic Son of God Who builds and sustains His Church and restores us to relationship with God.
Matthew 16:13-20
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-messianic-son-of-god/
In contrast to the pressures of life, false gods, destructive sins, and crushing legalism that create unrest, Jesus offers Himself as the true rest—calling us to learn from Him and experience the peace that comes from His presence.
Matthew 11:28-30
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-true-rest/
Jesus is the True Son of God who withstood Satan’s temptations and obeyed God to save us and help us to resist Satan.
Matthew 3:16-4:11
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-true-son-of-god/
Believers, families, and churches are fed and formed by the reading and teaching of the Word of God.
Nehemiah 8:1-8
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/fed-and-formed-by-the-word-of-god/
God invites us to hope in Him by shaping souls that are characterized by humility and quiet calm.
Psalm 131
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/shaping-a-humble-quiet-soul/
A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His promises.
Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Romans 6:3-4
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/understanding-the-sacraments/
Though God often hides His face, He has not hidden His heart. He rules by providence and reveals Himself in Jesus Christ, who showed us the face of God and supplied grace and love enough to save the world.
Isaiah 45:15
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-hidden-god-who-saves-and-rules/
Luke 15 is an invitation of grace for the outcasts and a warning for the insiders. It's not about morality (just do the right thing), and it's more than God's pursuit of us (but not less), it's a warning meant to inspire us towards repentance, joy, and embracing a grace for the outcasts.
Luke 15
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/Grace-for-the-Outcasts/
The story of the first Christmas, recorded in Matthew 1 and 2, is full of surprises, each of which reveals an aspect of the Gospel that still has the power to amaze us today.
Matthew 1-2
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christmas-surprises/
In a stunning Christmas surprise, the Magi - pagan scholars skilled in religious texts, dreams, and the stars - become the first Gentile worshipers of Jesus, foreshadowing God’s plan to call followers from every nation.
Matthew 2:1-23
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-worshipers/
In a surprising twist, the news about Jesus unmasked three responses still common today: Herod’s hostile fear, the religious leader’s complacent indifference, and the Magi’s joyful worship.
Matthew 2:1-18
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-reactions/
Jesus' miraculous conception confronted Joseph and Mary with a scandalous, faith-testing situation that required radical obedience, revealing how God fulfills His ancient promises through the most surprising means.
Matthew 1:18-25
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-pregnancy/
Matthew’s genealogy presents Jesus as the royal Son of David, the promised Seed of Abraham who will bless all nations, and the Savior who redeems a family tree—and a world—marred by startling sin and scandal.
Matthew 1:1-17
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-family-tree/
Christians are called to uphold the living apostolic tradition—not as empty ritual, but as the unchanging truth received with a faith that is alive, growing, and joyfully obedient to God’s Word.
Matthew 15:6-9; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-living-tradition/
All Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together.
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-local-church/
Christians believe in God’s one Church, which is composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ, is set upon the foundation of Jesus Christ laid by the apostles, and is built through the ages by the work of the Spirit to be the dwelling place of God in the earth.
Ephesians 2:19-22
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-church/
Christians believe in the Trinity - the one true God eternally exists as one God in Three Persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct Persons, but are one in being, power, and glory.
Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-trinity/
Christians believe that Jesus is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and for our salvation.
John 1:1-18
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-deity-of-christ/
The Friend of Sinners is a scandal to the self-righteous, but the only hope for those who know their shame and seek forgiveness.
Luke 7:36-50
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/scandalous-grace/
God's mercy often challenges our sense of fairness, but it also enables us to align our hearts to His.
Jonah 3 & 4
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/when-mercy-feels-unfair/
The book of Ruth concludes with a beautiful picture of redemption through love, as Boaz and Ruth are united in marriage, Naomi's emptiness is filled with an heir, and God's greater plan unfolds through the lineage that leads to David—and ultimately to Jesus.
Ruth 4
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/redeemed-by-love/
In his willingness to serve as a kinsman-redeemer, Boaz points forward to our true Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus, who redeems, frees, protects, and defends His people.
Ruth 3
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/restoration-through-a-kinsman-redeemer-2/
What the Old Covenant demands, the New Covenant promises to accomplish in God’s unmerited covenant people through Christ’s sacrifice and priestly intercession for them.
Hebrews 8:8-12
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-glory-of-the-new-covenant/
God creates a glimmer of hope for Naomi and Ruth through three means: His providential orchestration, Ruth's diligent work, and Boaz's redemptive kindness.
Ruth 2
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-glimmer-of-hope
When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes clearly, but He will bring us through the bitter valley to restore our hope.
Ruth 1
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/through-the-bitter-valley/
Jesus prays that God would have glory through him, so that God’s people can have eternal life.
John 17:1-5
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-glorious-prayer
Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ’s return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ’s glory forever.
Romans 8:18-25
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-of-glory/
Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus - from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-death/
In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance.
Psalms 42-43
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-times-of-despair/
Surrender is a voluntary act of the will to submit every part of our life to God, trusting Him as Father, Savior, Comforter, and King.
Philippians 3:3-11
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surrendered/
Christians have a firm foundation for hope each day because of God’s character, His sovereignty, and the return of Jesus to make all things new.
Psalm 118:24
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-life/
All works are done through Christ who fills our thirst.
John 19:28-30
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-at-the-center/
Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself.
1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope/
Freedom is the ability to live in accord with human nature as created by God, which was marred by sin but is restored in Christ and revealed in Scripture.
John 8:31-36
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/what-is-freedom/
Christians are rooted in God’s grace and flourish as they are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel.
Colossians 2:6-7; Matthew 28:19-20
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-reach-the-world/
We are called to the act of selfless service and contribution to our local church, family and community.
Text: Philippians 2:3-8
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-improve-your-serve/
Scripture reminds us that “it is not good for man to be alone.” but in a world that often celebrates independence Paul offers us a different picture—one of deep connection.. In 1 Corinthians 12, he gives us a vivid image of what life in the Body of Christ looks like when we are united by the Holy Spirit: not isolated parts doing their own thing, but a living, breathing community where every member matters.
Genesis 2:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-connect-with-others/
Christians love God because they are rooted in God’s grace which proceeds from God’s love. One of the highest expressions of Christian understanding is that we gather to worship the God who is Love and made us for love.
Colossians 2:6-7, Deuteronomy 6:4-5
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-in-love-why-we-gather/
Christians are rooted in Christ through the gospel to flourish in their Christian life.
Text: Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:1-2
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-in-the-gospel-of-grace/
The end of the story isn't chaos, but Christ -- and in Him, we have a sure and glorious hope.
Revelation 21:1-8
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-end-of-the-world-as-we-hope-it/
Elders are men with godly character who put the faith into practice at home and in public, who understand the faith and are able to encourage believers in the truth and correct error.
Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-requirements-for-an-elder/
Elders are called to oversee and shepherd the flock by feeding, protecting, leading, and equipping it to follow Jesus and serve God.
1 Peter 5:1-4
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-role-of-elders
Elders are a group of men called by God to shepherd the local church together.
Titus 1:5
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/elders-the-pastoral-leadership-team
Question 39 - What is adoption? Adoption is the gracious act of God in which He makes us members of His family with all of the rights, privileges, and inheritance of being His child.
Romans 8:15-17
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/adopted-by-god
Theme: Mark’s cryptic, unusual ending to His Gospel is a call for us to overcome fear and to share the Good news of the resurrection and the message of grace and restoration, knowing that God will accomplish His work despite our wavering faithfulness.
Text: Mark 16:1-8
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/He-Has-Risen
Theme: Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried - but His cross has opened the way for people of all nations to become part of God’s people and come into the very Presence of God.
Text: Mark 15:20-47
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/crucified-dead-and-buried
Theme: Jesus faithfully endured scourging and scorn, strengthened by His understanding that these sufferings fulfilled the prophetic Scriptures and were according to God’s will.
Text: Mark 15:15-32
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-scourge-the-scorn-and-the-scripture
Theme: Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffered and died in payment for our sins, but through that very suffering and the resurrection He was victorious to bring us salvation
Text: Mark 15:15; Isaiah 52:13-53:12
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Understanding-the-Cross-The-Suffering-Servant
Theme: Pilate, the religious leaders, and the crowd worked together to wrongfully crucify Jesus in the place of a wicked man. This act mirrors the Gospel - we are freed from the punishment we deserve because Christ willingly takes our place.
Text: Mark 15:1-15
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Jesus-On-Trial-Pilate
While Jesus stands resolute and fearless in His trial, Peter crumbles under fear, denying Jesus just as Jesus had prophesied would happen. Yet, he was later restored by Jesus to a life of faithfulness.
Mark 14:53-72
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Peter-On-Trial
Facing a hostile mockery of a trial, Jesus stands resolute and fearless, declaring His Divine identity as the Messiah, Son of God, Suffering Servant, and Son of Man
Mark 14:53-65
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/jesus-on-trial-the-sanhedrin
Spiritual health and growth require practicing spiritual rhythms – periodic seasons of stripping away some things to give greater focus to seeking God through prayer.
Luke 4:1-2, 14
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/spring-training
In the garden of Gethsemane, the disciples did not remain alert and pray, thus sealing their failure in the hour of temptation and testing.
Mark 14:27-52
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-garden-of-temptation-and-testing-part-1
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was tempted to turn away from drinking the cup of wrath of God, but in His deep anguish He drew close to His Father and victoriously embraced His will.
Mark 14:27-42
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-garden-of-temptation-and-testing-part-1
Jesus commanded His followers to remember Him by celebrating the Lord’s Supper, and the church has done this regularly since its earliest days because God vitally works through the Supper to teach, nourish, and strengthen His people.
Mark 14:22-26; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/from-the-last-supper-to-the-lords-supper
On the night He was betrayed, Jesus announced the beginning of the New Covenant as He celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples.
Mark 14:17-31
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-last-supper
On the night He was betrayed, Jesus celebrated the last Passover with His disciples, for in His sacrificial death He fulfilled Passover by delivering and redeeming His people.
Mark 14:12-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-last-passover
In the midst of deep betrayal by the priests and Judas, a woman displays true devotion and worship, sacrificing a costly gift to anoint Jesus in spite of the indignant reaction of others.
Mark 14:1-11
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/true-devotion-deep-betrayal
Jesus calls believers to be alert as we await His final return, not by looking for supposed signs but rather by maintaining a vibrant relationship with Him and His people.
Mark 13:32-37
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/be-alert
With Faith in Christ, we can persevere through any trial. Christ is our foundation to have patience, endurance, and steadfastness.
James 1:2-18
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/persevering-through-trials
We must press on to grow in our salvation because Jesus has made us His own; we strive for this because it is our duty and our greatest pleasure.
Philippians 3:12-16
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/pressing-on-towards-the-goal
Simeon is a model of our journey through Advent as he waits, is led by the Spirit, receives Jesus, and then finds true freedom and unshakeable peace, knowing that to have Jesus is to have everything.
Luke 2:25-32
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/simeons-song-of-freedom-nunc-dimittis
The song of the angelic choir announced that Christ had come to bring glory to God and peace to the people of Earth.
Luke 2:8-14
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/teachings/the-angels-song-of-glory-and-peace-gloria-et-pax
After a season of silence and deep meditation, Zechariah erupted is a song of praise for God’s saving work, which had been prophetically promised, and was now coming to fulfillment with the birth of John who would prepare the way for Jesus the Messiah Who would save God’s people.
Luke 1:67-79
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/zechariahs-song-of-prophetic-praise-benedictus
Worship is focused on God and His Gospel, is formed and filled by the Word of God, and arises from personally experiencing God’s faithfulness to His people through the ages.
Luke 1:46-55
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/teachings/marys-song-of-exaltation-magnificat/
Those who delight in the supremacy of Jesus will believe the Word of God and receive the joy of God’s deepest, richest blessing.
Luke 1:39-45
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/elizabeths-song-of-joyful-blessing-beatitude
God created us with a need for rest, which the curse and our culture have magnified, and we should use Thanksgiving as a chance to receive God’s gift of rest.
Genesis 1:31-2:3
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/thanksgiving-rest
Judgement is real, judgement is satisfying, and judgement is elevating. Jesus as the judge is a delight.
Matthew 25:31-46
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-satisfaction-of-judgement
Question 38: What is justification? Justification is the gracious act of God in which He declares that we are totally righteous, as if we had never sinned and as if we had positively obeyed all of God’s law perfectly.
2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:33
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/what-is-justification
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 8th and final episode, Bret discusses other resources to help you study Mark 13 further.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://www.brcc.church/teachings/resources/After%20Hours%20Episode%20328%20-%20Audio%20Special%208%20-%20Resources%20To%20Study%20Mark%2013%20and%20the%20Olivet%20Discourse.pdf
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 7th episode, Bret discusses verses 32-37.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://www.brcc.church/teachings/resources/After%20Hours%20Episode%20327%20-%20Audio%20Special%207%20-%20Mark%2013%2C%20verses%2032-37.pdf
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 6th episode, Bret discusses verses 28-31.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://brcc.church/teachings/resources/After%20Hours%20Episode%20326%20-%20Audio%20Special%206%20-%20verses%2028-31.pdf
Christians are citizens their country, but their primary citizenship is in heaven and this primary citizenship determines how they live as citizens of the country of their earthly life.
1 Peter 2:9-12
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/living-as-dual-citizens
We start to follow what Jesus requires of us. To give up worldly success to purse eternal significance.
Luke 5:1-11
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/leaving-success-for-significance
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 5th episode, Bret discusses verses 26-27.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://wwww.brcc.church/teachings/resources/After%20Hours%20Audio%20Special%20Episode%20324%20-%20verses%2026-27.pdf
Jesus prophesied that with the destruction of the Temple and the end of the Old Covenant era the Gospel would go to all nations, gathering people from every nation into God’s people.
Mark 13:1-4, 26-27, 30-31
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-new-covenant-people-of-god
Jesus emphasizes the greatest commandments: to love God and to love our neighbors. Genuine love always involves sacrifice, mirroring Christ's ultimate act of laying down His life for us.
Matthew 22:34-40; John 15:13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/greater-love-has-no-one
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 4th episode, Bret discusses verses 24-26.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://wwww.brcc.church/teachings/resources/After%20Hours%20Audio%20Special%20Episode%20323%20-%20verses%2024-26.pdf
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 3rd episode, Bret discusses verses 14-23.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://www.brcc.church/teachings/resources/After%20Hours%20Audio%20Special%20Episode%20322%20-%20verses%2014-23.pdf
Jesus prophesied that the Temple would be destroyed and the Old Covenant would end, for in the New Covenant the people of God are God’s Temple.
Mark 13:1-4; 24-25
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-new-covenant-temple
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 2nd episode, Bret discusses verses 5-13.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Episode Outline: https://www.brcc.church/teachings/resources/241004%20-%20After%20Hours%20Episode%20321%20-%20verses%205-13.pdf
This After Hours Audio Special is a mini-series on Mark 13, one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture. In this 1st episode, Bret gives an introduction to the mini-series and will discuss verses 1-4 of the chapter.
These After Hours Specials will be available on both our teaching podcast as well as our After Hours Podcast due to their special nature.
Outline: https://www.brcc.church/teachings/resources/241001%20-%20After%20Hours%20-%20Intro%20and%20verses%201-4.pdf
In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus prophesied that the temple and Jerusalem would be destroyed during the lifetime of the generation then alive, and this was fulfilled in 70 AD, proving the authority and truth of Jesus’ Word.
Mark 13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/countdown-to-destruction
Move out into the unknown to be a blessing
Genesis 11:27-12:3
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-missionary-heart-of-god
Jesus pronounced final judgment upon the leaders and people of Israel for the willful, persistent refusal to receive God’s messengers, culminating in their rejection of Him as their Messianic King.
Matthew 23
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/extended-cut-israels-judgment-day
Jesus condemned the scribes who looked outwardly impressive but were inwardly far from God, but He praised a poor widow whose tiny offering flowed from a heart of true faith and love for God.
Mark 12:38-44
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/more-than-meets-the-eye
Jesus calls everyone to embrace the true identity and authority of Messiah – the Son of God!
Mark 12:35-37
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-messiahs-divine-authority
Jesus taught that the heart of God’s Law is to love God with my whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love my neighbor as myself.
Mark 12:28-34
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-heart-of-gods-law-2
Jesus showed that Scripture teaches that life continues after death when God’s people experience the fullness of life and the promises of God.
Mark 12:18-27
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/life-after-death
The Pharisees and Herodians try to trap Jesus in a false dilemma about paying taxes, but in His brilliant answer Jesus provides the basis for a Christian view of government and citizenship.
Mark 12:13-17
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-kingdoms-of-god-and-the-kingdoms-of-man
The parable of God’s vineyard and the wicked tenants displays the patience and mercy of God, the wickedness of the leaders of Israel, and God’s vindication of Jesus.
Mark 12:1-2
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/gods-vineyard-and-the-wicked-tenants
Jesus' teaching, actions, and authority consistently caused amazement among the people, but they also prompted fear and opposition, especially among the leaders, and this pattern intensified and Jesus ministered in Jerusalem during His final week.
Mark 11:27-33
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-conflict-intensifies
The fruit of true worship in the New Covenant that God desires is faith, prayer, and forgiveness.
Mark 11:20-25
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/faith-prayer-and-forgiveness.
Like the fig tree, the Temple was utterly barren of fruit and Jesus pronounced it to be dead, never to bear the fruit of true worship of God again.
Mark 11:11-25
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-lord-comes-to-his-temple
As He entered Jerusalem for the final time, Jesus purposefully fulfilled several Messianic prophecies, and the crowd's joyful response was also a fulfillment of the prophecies regarding the coming of the King to His City.
Mark 11:1-11
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-comes-to-his-city
The interaction of Jesus and Bartimaeus that led to his healing and salvation is the picture of true sight and the model of real discipleship.
Mark 10:46-52
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-true-sight
Scripture tells us a lot about worship, but how do we become true worshipers of God? And why is it so important as Christians to participate in worship?
John 4:19-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/way-to-worship
Everyone has faith in something, we are all believers in something. This raises questions though. How we think about meaning and purpose drive our behavior and inform our thinking. But we fool ourselves if we put faith in things that aren’t true, and fail to adequately address the doubts we all have whatever we believe.
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-meaning-opportunity
All of creation is under a curse and subject to constant evil which leads to suffering and death. But Jesus has won a monumental victory over Satan, sin, suffering and eternal death, and followers of Christ can live boldly and rejoice in knowing that they have eternal life and freedom from the antagonists of God.
Revelation 20:15-22:7; Genesis 3:1-19
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/jesus-is-the-victor
Disciples personally respond to Christ in repentance and faith, obey His command to be baptized, and are vital members of a local church .
Acts 2:36-47
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-pattern-of-discipleship
Jesus the King is the Servant of the Lord Who will lay down His life to ransom His people, taking their sin and punishment on Himself, setting them free from death and restoring them from exile to be the people of God.
Mark 10:45
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-a-kings-ransom
Disciples must follow Jesus in rejecting the world’s grasping for power, choosing to live as servants, willing to be mistreated and suffer, trusting God the Father to vindicate His followers in His own time.
Mark 10:32-45
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-a-kingdom-of-servants
Disciples of Christ must recognize and reject the temptation to trust in riches, look to God alone as their source of identity and salvation, and use their wealth to be a blessing to others.
Mark 10:17-31
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-the-kingdom-and-wealth
Trinity makes salvation possible and Trinity makes salvation sweet. Only with a God of Trinity can we be freely welcomed in together as brothers and sisters to share the joy of God and cry together, “Abba Father!”
Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-3
for more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/transformed-by-trinity
No human can enter the kingdom of God by their own works or efforts but only by the grace and work of God.
Mark 10:17-31
for more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-entering-the-kingdom
Unlike the kingdoms of this world, the Kingdom of God does not give preference to the powerful or wealthy but is open to everyone who will receive it like a little child by recognizing their helplessness and great need that only Jesus can meet.
Mark 10:13-16
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-the-kingdom-disciples-and-the-little-children
The physical resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes everything, and His followers gather each week to remember His resurrection and then take the Good News forth to everyone.
John 20:19-29
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/teachings/the-resurrection-changes-everything
Easter celebrates the Great Reversal, when God overruled the wicked decision of humanity to reject and crucify Jesus, raising Him from the dead so that life has swallowed up death for all who trust in Him.
Acts 2:22-24
https://brcc.church/the-great-reversal
When a man and a woman take covenant marriage vows God supernaturally joins them together, creating a new union that they must spend the rest of their earthly life nurturing through healthy practices so that their marriage flourishes to the glory of God and their joy.
Mark 10:5-9
https://brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-marriage-part-3-joined-together-by-god/
Christians must contend for the faith so that they can hold to what is true, identify what is false, and build up both their own faith and the faith of others.
Jude 3-4, 17-22
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/fight-for-the-faith
Jesus taught that God made humans male or female and that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman. Therefore any alternative ideas of “marriage” or contexts for sexual activity violate God’s design and intent.
Mark 10:1-12
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/lessons-for-marriage - Part 2/
Jesus taught that marriage was given by God at creation to be the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and disciples must look to strengthen marriage, not seek excuses to divorce.
Mark 10:1-12
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/lessons-for-marriage - Part 1/
Disciples must understand the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God, for God’s Kingdom is established through the death of the King, and true greatness is found in being the servant of all.
Mark 9:14-29
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-the-upside-down-kingdom
Disciples must understand the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God, for God’s Kingdom is established through the death of the King, and true greatness is found in being the servant of all.
Mark 9:14-29
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lessons-for-disciples-the-upside-down-kingdom
Following Jesus’ pattern of fasting and feasting, abstaining from food and activities to feast upon the Presence of God, is key to experiencing a flourishing life.
Matthew 4:1-4; Luke 7:33-34
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/fast-from-feast-on
True abundance is not found in a life full of distractions but in one that has reduced activities to allow time to listen to Jesus speak.
Luke 10:38-42
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/when-less-is-more
Through their failure to cast out a demon, the disciples learn that ministry and spiritual warfare are not based on technique or their own abilities, but rather by consistently walking close to God through faith and prayer.
Mark 9:14-29
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/apprenticeship-through-failure
Like Elijah and John the Baptist, we are called to be messengers proclaiming the King is coming, understanding that this often leads to opposition and suffering for the messenger.
Mark 9:9-13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-ministry-of-the-messenger
Mark 9:1-8
The Transfiguration is a revelation showing that the New Covenant has arrived, unveiling Jesus in His full glory so that the disciples can be sustained through the suffering that comes to Jesus and His followers.
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-glimpse-of-glory
Sabbath rest is not a legalistic restriction but rather a gift from God to allow us to be refreshed as we rest from our daily vocations and activities so we can focus on God and His provision for us.
Leviticus 23:1-3
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.curch/teachings/the-gift-of-sabbath-rest
God calls His people, and especially leaders, to bless brothers and sisters in Christ, passing on the covenant blessings God has promised to His people.
Numbers 6:22-27
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-blessing-of-god
Jesus is the focal point of all creation and human history, and true hope, peace, joy, and love are given in Him.
Colossians 1:15-20
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-true-and-better-christmas
Jesus is the True and Better David, the Great Shepherd-Warrior-King Who cares for, protects, delivers, and rules over God’s people, working out all things to God’s glory and their good now and into eternity.
Luke 1:30-33; 68-75
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/christ-the-true-and-bettter-king
Jesus, being the true leader and covenant-maker of Israel, does and did for God's people what Moses, the faithful servant leader of Israel, could not.
Hebrews 3:1-6 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-true-and-better-deliverer
Be sure to catch our daily devotional videos that go along with this series. They'll be available on facebook and youtube every morning at 5 am!
Jesus the Anointed One fills out the redemptive patterns (or “types”) in Genesis 22, revealing that our salvation rests on Jesus’s perfect, lifelong, patient, vicarious obedience to the point of death a cross and on his vindicating resurrection from the dead.
Genesis 22:1–19
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-true-and-better-son
Be sure to catch our daily devotional videos that go along with this series. They'll be available on facebook and youtube every morning at 5 am!
We live in a world made by two men. Adam’s sin plunges the world into chaos and curse and gives us an inheritance of sin, shame, guilt, hell, and death. But Christ comes as the true and better Adam to undo Adam’s sin and our’s, and give us new life.
1 Corinthians 15:45-49
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-true-and-better
Be sure to catch our daily devotional videos that go along with this series. They’ll be available on facebook and youtube every morning at 5 am!
Despite the struggles of this life, Christians live in the hope of eternal glory, when we and creation will will experience the glorious freedom of full redemption and will radiate the glory of God.
Romans 8:18-25
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/glory-bound
We are called to form a grateful soul by consciously taking time to notice and give thanks to God for His many blessings and trusting Him to work for our good in all circumstances.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/forming-a-grateful-soul
God has given us His Word, the Bible, to feed us, guide us, point us to Christ, and show us how to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and for our good.
Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:14-17
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-gift-of-gods-word
Disciples are called to follow Jesus, which means they must deny themselves and take up their cross, enduring persecution and suffering in this age while looking forward to the eternal reward they will be granted at the return of Christ.
Mark 8:34-38
https://brcc.church/teachings/the-disciples-cross/
Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffered and died in payment for our sins, but through that very suffering and the resurrection He was victorious to bring us salvation.
Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/the-suffering-servant
Jesus is the Messianic King Who came to suffer, be rejected, die, and be raised so that He might save us from our sin.
Mark 8:31-33
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/kings-cross
We can be distracted by many things, even good things, but fellowship with the Lord should always be our top priority.
Luke 10:38-42
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-good-portion
The two-stage healing of the blind man is a living parable for how spiritual blindness was being healed in the disciples – and is healed in people through the ages.
Mark 8:22-30
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/growing-sight
Even after Jesus miraculously fed a multitude a second time in the wilderness, the Pharisees refused to believe and the disciples still lacked understanding of Jesus and His ways.
Mark 8:1-21
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/do-you-still-not-understand/
*Please note that the audio is low and you will need to turn the volume up, thank you for your understanding.
Jesus’ miraculous healings were signs that He was the promised Messiah, the foretaste of His renewal and restoration of all creation for the glory of God.
Mark 7:31-37
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/he-does-all-things-well
The Syro-Phoenician woman is a paragon of humility and faith, accepting her utter need for God’s grace and actively seeking until she receives it.
Mark 7:24-30
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/humble-faith
We are called to be on mission together through prayer and evangelism.
Colossians 4:2-6
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/on-mission-together
Bret discusses the vital role that face to face time has on relationships and encourages us to spend more time in person with our church families, families, and friends.
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/life-is-better-together
The Church is called to be a community that worships together, shares life together, and is on mission together.
Acts 2:42-47
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Bret discusses the Civil law in the Bible and whether it applies today. To see more resources for Sunday's teaching, God's Law In the New Covenant, please visit https://www.brcc.church/gods-law-in-the-new-covenant
Mark 7:14-23
In the new covenant, the ceremonial law has been fulfilled by Jesus and is no longer in effect, but the moral law, which is a reflection of God's unchanging character, continues to define sin righteousness for all humans.
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/gods-law-in-the-new-covenant
Jesus teaches us that impurity, which is the violation of God's moral law, arises from inside our hearts rather than from outside sources, and therefor true cleansing is not a matter of external religious rites but rather an internal change of heart
Mark 7:14-23
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.chuch/truly-clean
Bret discusses how there are good and bad traditions but the good ones are important to keep.
Jesus taught that Scripture alone is the final authority for God’s people; therefore all traditions and extra-biblical teachings and practices are helpful only when they clarify, support, uphold, and submit to the Scripture.
Mark 7:1-13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/scripture-and-traditions
Concealing our sin brings only death, suffering, and pain, but confessing our sin brings life, forgiveness, healing, and true joy.
Psalm 32 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-joy-of-confession-and-forgiveness
When we pursue Christ, we can withstand the storm, be cleansed from our sin, and grow wise as we become more like Him.
Matthew 7:24-27
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-good-builder
The Lord’s Supper is the sacramental meal Christ commanded all believers to eat, in which the death of Christ for our salvation is represented in the breaking of the bread and the pouring out of the cup, and through which the believer spiritually feeds upon Christ, giving thanks to God as the elements are received in faith.
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:16
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/what-is-the-lords-supper
Bret discusses why the account of Peter walking on water appears in Matthew but not in either of the other accounts of the story of Jesus walking on water in Mark or John and what significance the story holds for us.
Jesus refuses the false expectations of the crowd, but reveals his true identity to His disciples by walking on the water, and confirms it through his healing power.
Mark 6:45-55
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/water-walker
Tim and Maureen McAlhaney serve with SIM in Kijabe, Kenya. They visited with us to give an update on their missions work in Kijabe.
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/mcalhaney-visiting-missionaries
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who provides physical and spiritual rest, nourishment, and care, even in the wilderness.
Mark 6:30-44
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-good-shepherd
The entire Bible reveals God’s heart for the nations to come to Him, and His people are called to love all nations and cultures and labor to take the Gospel to them.
Genesis 12:1-3
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/gods-heart-for-the-nations
Bret discusses the similarities and differences between Elijah and John and whether or not John was Elijah returned from Heaven.
The beheading of John the Baptist is a sober reminder to Christians of the difficulties and costs of the mission we have been given by Jesus, but we must not shrink from calling others to repentance and faith.
Mark 6:7-30
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/pledge-your-head-to-heaven
The way of God’s Kingdom and Word causes scandal and offense to many, but God calls His people to continue to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom and minister to push back the kingdom of darkness.
Mark 6:1-13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/rejection-and-resurgence
Through our suffering, testing, and trials, how do we show and experience grief in a Godly manner?
Christians, covered by the blood of Christ, can no longer be punished for their sins - but they will be tested and disciplined by their loving Father.
Hebrews 12:12-13
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Submitting-to-Gods-Discipline
Did Jesus really raise Jairus' daughter from the dead? If so, was she ever sick again? Did she die eventually? Will he ever do it again?
From the story of Jairus we learn how to sustain faith while we await the final day when Jesus’ powerful word raises us from the dead.
Mark 5:21-43
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/faith-in-the-lord-over-death
Even those who are outcasts from society and whose situations are hopeless will receive salvation when they reach out to Christ through faith.
Mark 5:21-34
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/savior-of-the-outcast
Satan's demonic forces want to confuse, enslave, and destroy, but Jesus has the authority to restore people who can then go forth to tell others of all He has done
Mark 5:1-20
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lord-over-the-demonic-legions
Jesus’ Sovereignty over the storm reveals His Deity and invites His disciples to turn from the fear of circumstances to the fear of God and trust in His Sovereign care.
Mark 4:35-41
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lord-over-the-storm
Jesus has come so his Kingdom is here now. But it is also not fully realized. How do we as christians live a christ-like life knowing this?
In the parables of the seeds, Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God begins small and seemingly insignificant, but it will certainly grow until it becomes great and fruitful through the power of God and His Word.
Mark 4:26–34
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-growing-communithy
What is a Sacrament and what makes them so important and special?
Catechism Question 72 - What Is A Sacrament? : https://brcc.church/resource/catechism-question-72/
Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ and the cleansing He provides for sin, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church.
Colossians 2:9-15; Romans 6:3-7
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/what-is-water-baptism
We were made for joy in this life and eternity, but it it only found in God and is secured for us in the resurrection of Christ
Psalm 16
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/eternal-joy-in-the-resurrection-of-christ
Jesus is the Lamp Who came to reveal what was concealed, and how we respond to His Word now determines our future destiny.
Mark 4:21-25
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/concealed-and-revealed
The parable of the sower, the seed, and the soils teaches the secret of the Kingdom of God - that it has broken into the world in the Person, teaching, and work of Jesus, that is rejected by many, but that the Word of Jesus will bear great fruit in the lives of those who hear and embrace it.
Mark 4:1-20
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-sower-the-seed-and-the-soils
Jesus often taught in parables to uncover the surprising mystery of God’s Kingdom to those who would listen carefully and humbly respond, but the same parables hardened and judged those who refused to listen and receive His Word.
Mark 4:1-12
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-parables-of-jesus
Our triune God serves because love is the foundational feature of His identity, and blessing flows when we receive His love and share it with others.
John 13: 1-17
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-love-of-god
the Bible gives clear instructions and expectations for family. Bret talks about some of these as well as how that looks in today's modern world.
The true family of Jesus and His followers is not defined by biological relation but rather by a common obedience to the will of God.
Mark 3:31-35
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-family-of-jesus
The trained religious leaders blasphemously claimed that Jesus was empowered by Satan, but Jesus showed that He had actually bound Satan and was plundering his house and kingdom to set people free and bring them into God’s family.
Mark 3:20-30
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/kingdoms-in-conflict
Jesus had a distinct relationship and response to the crowds, demonic powers, and His disciples, who were called out of the crowd to be with Him and then go back to the crowd to proclaim the Gospel and confront Satan’s kingdom.
Mark 3:7-19
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-crowds-the-demons-and-the-disciples
Some traditions are good and strong, helping us to stay faithful. Others aren't only made obsolete but are dangerous because they can blind us to what is truly important. How do we know which traditions to keep and which ones to avoid?
Legalism blinded the Pharisees to God’s gracious work through Jesus, so instead of praising God, they decided Jesus must be put to death.
Mark 3:1–6
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-the-sabbath-part-2
In this video, Bret answers a more technical question regarding Abiathhar and whether he was actually the High Priest.
As the Son of Man, Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath and He cut through the extra-biblical burdens that had been added to the Sabbath to return it to its original purpose as a gift for humanity.
Mark 2:23-28
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-the-sabbath-part-1
Jesus and the Pharisees often disagreed about how things should be done. Why were these disagreements so important and what did they reveal?
With the coming of Jesus, the old covenant promises, types, and shadows find fulfillment in the glorious realities of the new covenant.
Mark 2:18-22
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-the-new-covenant/
God calls individual people according to His specific purposes, giving them everything they need to walk out that calling, and granting them comfort and assurance that He is with them.
Exodus 4:1-17 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/no-excuses-god-is-with-you
Many Christians approach life with a fundamental or legalistic point of view. However, this isn't what the Bible teaches us. Bret explains this.
Jesus did not come to shun those who were separate from God, but rather to seek them out so that they might return to God.
Mark 2:13–17
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-sinners
There are many examples of both sickness and healing in the Bible. But what do those examples teach us and how do we approach sickness and healing today?
Jesus has the authority not only to heal physical illness but also to forgive and heal sin, restoring people to God’s favor.
Mark 2:1-12
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-sin
Christians Should strive by God's grace to be faithful in their callings - the specific tasks and responsibilities given to us by God, through which God works to serve our neighbors and promote the common good, restraining the effects of the curse and bringing blessing to every realm of life and every corner of creation.
Colossians 3:23-24 ; 1 Peter 4:10-11
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/failthfully-fulfilling-our-callings
The people of God should rejoice for the King who is so (Un) Expected in His manner of coming, His life, and ministry has come - and has offered salvation to us.
Zechariah 9:9
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/rejoice-the-unexpected-king-has-come
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The long-expected King coming to save God's people came and did His work in a manner totally unexpected and inaugurated an (Un)Expected Kingdom that is very different than the kingdom of this world.
Zechariah 9:9
For more resources visit https://brcc.church/the-un-expected-king-and-kingdom
Jesus came as the humble and gentle King, and He demonstrated these qualities, taught them and He gives His people the power to live them.
Zechariah 9:9
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-humble-and-gentle-king
Christians can become anesthetized to the Gospel after hearing it over and over again. Don't let that happen to you!
Jesus Christ wasn’t the Savior King Israel expected, and He’s not always the Savior King we expect. But Jesus is the Savior King Israel and we urgently and desperately need.
Zechariah 9:9
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-saving-king
Jesus is the Righteous King in His personal character, His rule to judge sin and establish justice, and in bearing our sin and giving righteousness to His people.
Zechariah 9:9
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-righteous-king
Bible translations often translate one word different ways. Why do they do this and which translation is correct?
Disciples must imitate the priorities and practices of Jesus – personal prayer, the study and proclamation of God’s Word, and gathering with God’s people for public worship. Any helpful ministry can only come by attending to these priorities and practices first.
Mark 1:35–45
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/the-priorities-and-practices-of-the-king
Becoming Christ-like involves more than just reading the Bible. We need to study how he led his life, and the things he did.
In a single day, Jesus displays His Sovereignty as He teaches with authority, exercises total control over demons, and heals sick people completely.
Mark 1:21-34
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-sovereignty-of-the-king
Every member of the body of Christ is important and should work to fulfill their roles in the local church.
It is the responsibility of each individual member of the body of Christ to exercise the grace and faith given them by God with sound judgment, for the benefit of the body, and in meaningful community with the people of God.
Romans 12:3-8 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/blessed-to-be-a-blessing-3
Jesus is calling a community of disciples/followers/apprentices to learn from His teachings, be transformed to have His character, and imitate His practices and life rhythms.
Mark 1:16–20
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/disciples-followers-apprentices-of-the-master
Every christian is called to be "Fishers of men", not just the experienced long time ones.
Jesus is calling disciples – those who sacrifice everything so they can follow and be apprenticed by Him to enable them to reach out to others and help them to follow Jesus.
Mark 1:16–20
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-summons-followers
What does it mean that the Kingdom is now but not yet? And why is the distinction important? Bret explains.
The teaching of Jesus centered on the Gospel of the Kingdom – the Good News of God’s reign that had come with Jesus – and called for a response of repentance and faith.
Mark 1:14–15
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-announces-the-kingdom
BRCC has a heart for missions! We support missionaries all over the world, and seek to support those in hard to reach places. Bret shares some about that.
Bret explores the similarities between Jesus in the desert and Israel in the desert and explains how this further proves that Jesus is the True Israel.
As Jesus begins His public ministry, the Spirit propels Him into the wilderness for a time of testing and temptation from which He emerges victorious where Adam and Israel had failed.
Mark 1:12-13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-in-battle
At His baptism Jesus was publicly announced as the King when the heavens were torn open, the Spirit descended to rest on Him, and the Father’s voice rang out to certify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
Mark 1:9-11
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-is-here
Bret explains the reasons behind Mark being identified as the Lion in the Bible.
He has talked about this in two previous series.
https://brcc.church/mark-the-lion/
https://brcc.church/lion-the-true-king/
John the Baptist was a messenger calling the people to the wilderness to be baptized in repentance for their sins, preparing for the coming of the King who would usher in the Kingdom of God.
Mark 1:1-8
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-messenger-of-the-king
Throughout history, everyone has agreed that there are exactly four gospels. Bret explains some of the reasons why.
The Gospel of Mark is a dynamic fast-paced book giving the story of Jesus the Messiah, God’s Son, the King Who came to suffer and die to save His people.
Mark 1:1
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beginning-of-the-gospel
In preparation for our new series starting on Sunday, Bret talks about the background of the Gospel of Mark.
God has given the book of Psalms to teach believers how to pray in all circumstances of life so that they might learn to trust God at all times.
Psalm 62:8
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-psalms-pouring-out-our-hearts-to-god
God commands a blessing upon His people who live in unity through gathered worship and shared lives.
Psalm 133
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-blessed-community-of-prayer
Gratitude is important to practice in everyday life. But how can the Sabbath help us with that?
True prayer and worship require a living faith that takes time to hear from God and respond in trust and obedience regardless of the current circumstances.
Psalm 95
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-living-faith
The "way everlasting" is opened only to those who are tested and known by God. In other words, God works salvation for those who in faith turn away from their sins and turn to rely on God's mercy in Jesus Christ.
Text: Psalm 139
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/repentance-prayer-and-the-way-everlasting
Only God can satisfy your longing. Are you content in Christ and His completed work???
Psalm 63
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/only-god-can-satisfy-your-soul
In the midst of running for his life, David penned a psalm God used to instruct his people how to view both their circumstances and their deliverer.
Psalm 142
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/you-are-my-refuge
Solomon could not fulfill the coronation hopes of Psalm 72, only The true and good King can fulfill Psalm 72, only King Jesus. The King is alive, long live The King.
Psalm 72
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/prayer-for-the-good-king
Christians are called to trust that God is our defender and deliverer so that we might delight in our God.
Psalm 46
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/stillness
David sought the Lord in a dangerous situation and God delivered him; David reflected on God’s goodness and promised to praise God in every circumstance.
Psalm 34 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/delivered-and-declaring-it
The pattern of biblical lament illustrates the pattern of the life of trusting in and following Jesus Christ. The pattern of biblical lament leads us through humiliation toward the cross with a view to glory: by faith we come to share in Christ’s sufferings and gain assurance of sharing in Christ’s glory.
Psalm 102 (CSB)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-sufferers-prayer
Man is made to glorify his maker. Man glorifies his maker by placing his mind on God and devoting his life to making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 8 (NLT)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-mystery-of-mankind
We as God's people must shine His light on our paths exposing our fears, so that we may dwell more richly with the King!
Text: Psalm 51:1-19
For more resources on this teaching, please visit
https://brcc.church/teaching/shine-the-light-on-fear
True confession of sin recognizes the depth of the problem that exist outside of us, and the greatness of the redemption extended to us.
Psalm 51:1-19
For more resources visit https://brcc.church/teaching/have-mercy-on-me-o-god
Moses prayed for God to grant him wisdom by numbering his days which would lead to a godly use of his short time on earth, godly results in his work, and joy through an eternal perspective.
Psalm 90
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/teach-us-to-number-our-days
Jesus suffered all the forsakenness that infinite hell had to offer so that He could take your forsakenness to Himself. And now, He is present even in your feeling of being God-forsaken. There is nowhere you can go where Jesus isn’t with you.
Psalm 88
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/how-dare-you-speak-to-god-that-way
Paul was abandoned by many in his time of need, but he was never alone for the Lord was always with Him, turning his suffering into opportunities for the Gospel, and delivering him even through death itself.
2 Timothy 4:9-22
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/never-alone/
Christians are motivated to finish well, even if it requires suffering, by remembering the eternal reward Christ will give to them when He returns.
2 Timothy 4:6-8
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/finishing-well
Paul made it abundantly clear to Timothy that he was to teach the Word of God above all else and the same holds true for us today.
Church leaders are called to preach the whole Word of God, never altering it to suit the desires of others, so that they may faithfully fulfill their call.
2 Timothy 4:1-5
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-fathers-final-charge-to-his-son
The Bible is God’s written Word so it is powerful to point us to salvation through faith in Christ and to thoroughly equip us to discern truth from error, share the Gospel with others, and form our character in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:14-17
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-power-of-gods-written-word
The literal, physical, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, all of which were observed by many witnesses and reliably passed down to us, is the Gospel, the Good News of our salvation.
1 Corinthians 15:1–11
https://www.brcc.church/the-good-news-of-the-resurrection
2 Timothy 3:5-13
The last days are full of deception, but Christians must strive to be faithful to the truth in their belief and conduct regardless of the consequences.
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/deception-and-truth-in-the-last-days
How do we recognize the last days? What is the Biblical evidence to support this?
Systematic Theology - Chapter 54 : https://brcc.church/chapter-54-introduction-to-eschatology/ and https://brcc.church/chapter-54-the-return-of-christ-when-and-how-part-2/
We live in the last days, which are terrible times marked by moral decay and deception, but the Gospel and Spirit provide power to deliver us from the dominance of sin and error.
2 Timothy 3:1-5
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/moral-decay-in-the-last-days
There are three questions christians should ask themselves before entering into any controversy with another person.
2 Timothy 2:14-26
To fight the good fight for the faith we must confront error clearly without being quarrelsome or argumentative, but always speaking and acting in a manner that works for the restoration of those trapped in error.
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/fighting-the-good-fight-for-the-faith-part-2
To protect a local church from false teaching, leaders must work hard to teach the truth, focusing on the great doctrines of God’s Word and avoiding useless controversies, and back up their teaching with the power of a godly life.
2 Timothy 2:14-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/fighting-the-good-fight-for-the- faith-part-1/
Our Culture does not want us to proclaim or even own Christ. But it is essential that we do this no matter the pressure we feel from the world around us.
Believers can be encouraged to be faithful, enduring even through suffering, by remembering the faithfulness of God.
2 Timothy 2:8-13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit http://brcc.church/a-faithful-saying-about-the- faithful-god/
Sustained reflection is vital to our understanding of the Gospel. But that can be challenging with our short attention spans. So how do we overcome that obstacle to achieve that sustained reflection?
Believers must grow strong in grace so that they will be able to endure the suffering necessary to guard and pass on the precious deposit of the Gospel.
2 Timothy 1:1-7
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/grace-to-suffer-for-the-gospel-of-christ
The Bible tells us that as Christians, we are guarenteed to suffer persecution. But what does that mean? What does persecution look like?
Christians are not to be ashamed of the Gospel but must be willing to suffer for clearly proclaiming it and living a life of holiness in the midst of an unbelieving and unholy culture.
2 Timothy 1:8-18
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/unashamed-to-suffer-for-the-gospel
Righteousness, peace and strength are mine not because of my current circumstances or vain desires, but from a true faith in God’s love, mercy, and goodness toward me and His people.
Habakkuk 3:17-19
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-strength-to-rejoice
2 Timothy 1:1-7
Paul writes to his spiritual son Timothy, fondly remembering his participation in the ancient faith and encouraging him to stir up the Spirit's Presence and gifts.
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/ a-father-a-son-and-the-spirit/
An introduction to our new series, A Father's Farewell, starting on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Question 25: Who is the Redeemer and Mediator, the perfectly righteous God-Man?
The only Redeemer and Mediator between God and humanity is the Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son of God who became human for us and for our salvation.
1 Timothy 2:5–7
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/ jesus-christ-the-only-redeemer-and-mediator
Jesus as fully God is essential to the Christian Faith and always has been.
To access Bret's seminar on the DaVinci Code please visit https://brcc.church/series/seminars/deciphering-the-davinci-code/
Question 24: Why must the Redeemer be truly, fully God?
The Redeemer must be truly, fully God so that His obedience and suffering would be of infinite value, He would be able to bear the full wrath of God against sin, and overcome Satan and death.
Acts 20:28; Colossians 2:13–15
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/god-our-redeemer
Jesus is God’s Son who came to deliver God’s people.
Mark 1:1-15
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/who-is-jesus
Question 23: Why must the Redeemer be perfectly righteous?
The Redeemer must be perfectly righteous so that His obedience and sacrifice in our place will be acceptable to God.
Romans 5:19; Hebrews 2:17; 1 Peter 1:18-19
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/our-perfectly-righteous-redeemer
Question 22: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?
The Redeemer must be truly human so that He might fulfill humanity’s obligations to God by completely obeying God’s Law and suffering and dying for human disobedience.
Romans 5:18-19; 1 Corinthians 15:21; Hebrews 2:14-17
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/redemption-through-christ-the-true.../
Question 21: What sort of Redeemer and Mediator is needed to bring us back to God?
One who is perfectly righteous, truly human and truly God.
Hebrews 4:14–16; Hebrews 7:23–28
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/why-the-god-man
Jesus is the Humble King, the One Who is truly and fully God but came as a lowly human to save us.
Luke 2:8–14
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-humble-king
Ezekiel was a priest who spoke God’s Word to God’s people who were exiles in Babylon, and he told of the Messiah as an eternal Lord Who will rule His people, bless His people and dwell with His people forever.
Ezekiel 37:24-28 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/our-eternal-lord
The good world that God created for mankind’s enjoyment was sabotaged by mans rebellion to the command of God but finds its fix in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Jesus.
Genesis 3
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-seed-of-hope
John is given a vision of Jesus as the Risen Christ Who reigns over everything and Who will return to complete God's Eternal Plan.
Revelation 1:12-18; 19:11-16
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-risen-reigning-and-returning-christ
God’s people will continue to go through trying times, but as they trust in God’s Sovereignty and their future eternal reward it will enable them to stand strong to the end.
Daniel 12
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/standing-strong-to-the-end
There is an invisible war between God’s angelic forces and the forces of Satan which is related to and affects the visible rise and fall of human kingdoms and the plight of God’s people, but God’s Sovereign Plan will be accomplished in the end!
Daniel 10-11 (Daniel 10:1-11:4)
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-invisible-war
Christ is the perfect image in character, quality, and power of God with whom we are reconciled by Christ’s death on the cross.
Colossians 1:15-22
For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/knowing-christ
Understanding that we are saved by grace, justified by faith, forgiven through Christ, according to God’s word, to the glory of God is the key to the Christian faith and to entering God’s rest.
Romans 5:1-2 (ESV)
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/rest-and-peace-the-heart-of-the-reformation
Daniel’s seventy sevens give us a picture of the coming of the Messiah to fulfill the old covenant and establish the new covenant, bringing full salvation for His people but judging those Who reject His sacrifice.
Daniel 9:20-27
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/daniels-seventy-sevens
In light of the experience of the exile and his visions of the future, and built upon biblical teaching regarding God’s covenant and the end of the exile, Daniel turns to God in an intense time of prayer – praising God, confessing the sin of God’s people, and crying out for God’s intervention.
Daniel 9:1–19
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/exile-prayers
Disciples are those who have personally responded to Christ in repentance and faith, obey His command to be baptized, and are vital members of a local church.
Acts 2:36-47
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/disciples-water-baptism-and-the-local-church
Daniel was given a vision of two future kingdoms and an evil ruler who will desecrate God's Temple and persecute God's people. But he saw God intervene to destroy the persecutor and deliver Hiss people, for the Sovereign God rules over the kingdoms of mankind.
Daniel 8:1-27
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/History-and-the-word-of-the-sovereign-God
Daniel has a vision of four great beasts and a little horn that oppress God's people, but the Son of Man has established the eternal kingdom of God which grows throughout history and will be given to God's covenant people.
Daniel 7:14-28
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beasts-the-Little-Horn-and-the-people-of-god
Daniel has a vision of four kingdoms (Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome), which, in their rebellion to God, are beastly forces who oppress God's people. However, he also sees the Son of Man who established the eternal Kingdom of God that will grow throughout history and defeat all rebellion against God.
Daniel 7:1-14
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beasts-and-the-son-of-man-part-1
We know that this earth is not our home and so we can live our lives guided by our future hope.
God’s people must have a faith that is rooted in the truths He has revealed in the ancient past, is experienced in a life of present trust and obedience, and that labors to build for the generations to come.
Psalm 78:1-7
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/ancient-present-future-faith
To thrive in our exile, we must labor to see others experience shalom, remember that our God is the Living, Eternal God, that the kingdoms of this world pass away but that God’s Kingdom endures forever, and that God rescues and saves His people into His kingdom.
Daniel 6:25-28
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/thriving-in-exile
This world is not our true home. We are exiles. So while we live here and interact with others here, we must not conform to the ways of this world.
Daniel still faced persecution under the new kingdom, reminding us that God’s people must always live by trust in God rather than man in the land of our exile.
Daniel 6
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss/
Many have claimed that the Bible is full of lies and they have used the story of Daniel 5 as evidence. Here is why those claims are false. the Bible IS THE TRUTH!
God brought mighty Babylon and her arrogant king to a swift end as He had promised, and this is a warning to all who arrogantly trust in themselves rather than Christ.
Daniel 5
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-handwriting-on-the-wall
Jesus pursues us, meets our deepest need, and offers new life in His Spirit as a free gift regardless of our condition.
John 4:4-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-samaritan-woman
Rebirth is radical spiritual transformation and a free gift from the Father, by the Son, through the Spirit.
John 3:1-15
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https:\www.brcc.church\born-by-grace
How did Nebuchadnezzar change after his humbling?
This After Hours digs deeper into the teaching Humbling the Proud which can be found at https://www.brcc.church/humbling-the-proud
God is Sovereign over the world, both nations and individuals, and is able to humble the proud and exalt the humble.
Daniel 4 (Daniel 4:1–3, 34–37)
For more information, please visit https:\www.brcc.church\humbling-the-proud
There was a 4th man in the Flames in Daniel 3. But who was he and how do we know?
This After Hours digs deeper into the teaching Standing Strong In Fiery Trials.
To stand strong in the fiery trials of exile, God’s people must walk by faith – displaying humble confidence in God, trusting in His Sovereign Power, and obeying God and His Word regardless of the consequences.
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/standing-strong-in-fiery-trials
On Sunday, July 18, 2021, founders of Life Savers Ministries International and Vida Internacional, Lee and Carol will be speaking about their work on the mission field in Mexico where they are ministering to marginal children and their families in the Bahia de Banderas area.
Daniel was able to stay calm, faithful, and secure in his faith because he walked with God continually throughout his life in both the good times and bad.
God is the source of wisdom and power, His kingdom is everlasting, and He will give wisdom and power to His exile people as they walk with Him.
Daniel 2
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-god-of-wisdom-and-power.
As Christians, we will face decisions and temptations. But we don't need to give in. We can find compromise without compromising our faith.
To stand strong in our land of exile we must remember our true identity as God’s people, trust in His Sovereignty, and walk with wisdom and humility as we are in the world but not of it.
Daniel 1
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/standing-strong-in-exile
So many people misunderstand the message of the story of Daniel. What does it really tell us?
To stand strong in trying times, we must know that God is faithful, even in the land of our exile.
Daniel 1:1-2
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/strangers-in-a-strange-land
Sneak peak into our new series starting on Sunday. Join us in person or online at 10:00 am on Sunday to listen to the first teaching of this series.
The world is constantly working to press us into its mold. Jesus promises the blessing of seeing God if, in humility, we allow Him to purify our hearts through single-mindedly focusing on Him.
Matthew 5:8 (ESV)
https://www.brcc.church/purity-in-an-impure-age
Want more resources to help you study and grow in your faith? Check out our website - there are a ton of them already available for you!
When a person is in Christ they are admitted into the body of Christ, a world wide community of faith. The next and most important step is to become a member of a local body!
1 Peter 2:9-10; 1 Peter 5:1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:2
For more resources on this teaching please visit https://www.brcc.church/you-belong
To walk in God’s Way while surrounded by those who reject it, God’s people must learn to trust in His Sovereignty, knowing He rules all things and will fulfill His Word.
Galatians 5:16-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-way-trusting-in-gods-sovereignty
Sanctification is a vital part of our Christian Walk and only comes through Jesus Christ.
The Spirit enables us to walk in the way of righteousness, enabling us to overcome the flesh in a way the law never could, so that we can become more like Christ.
Galatians 5:16-26
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-way-walking-by-the-spirit
Those who walk in God’s Way must embrace His Kingship, submitting to His wise, loving rule in every area of life.
Psalm 2
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-way-embracing-gods-rule
Use the five fingers of Bible Study to really take in God's word and have a firm grasp on it.
Those who walk the way of Jesus Christ embrace God’s Instruction, meditating on His Word day and night so they understand and obey it, knowing this is for their own good.
Psalm 1
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-way-meditating-on-gods-instruction
Sunday morning worship starts at 10:00 and ends with the benediction and the congregation should be actively involved the entire time.
John’s vision of a heavenly picture of praise is the model we must emulate in order to see the Power of Praise in our lives.
Revelation 4:6-11 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-power-of-praise
When Christians begin their walk, they start to walk in the newness of life, leaving behind sin. If they are not walking in the newness of life, still embracing sin, then they are not walking with Christ.
Christians receive newness of life through the death and resurrection of Christ, and are empowered to walk in this newness through the bonds of grace.
Romans 6:1-18 (ESV)
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/newness-of-life
The entire book of Psalms is about Jesus. When you read it, look for him and you will find him.
Jesus Himself is the Way, the promised Messiah, King, and Son who rules over God’s people to bring them into the way of blessing.
Psalm 2
For more resources for this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-way-jesus-christ
There are two ways, one of life and one of death, and there is a great difference between the two ways.
Psalm 1
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-two-ways/
Jesus refers to himself as “The Son of Man” more than any other title in the scriptures. Why is this? What makes him the son of man?
Adam’s sin brought us slavery to death, but Jesus, the Second Adam, has conquered and gives freedom from death to His people through the resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
https://brcc.church/freedom-from-death-through-the-second-adam
Sin brings about a degredation os society and ultimately leads to the reversal of truth and error.
Sin promises freedom and fulfillment if I will reject God’s limiting commands and design, but this always produces deadly results rather than life, freedom, and flourishing.
Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/freedom-limits-and-the-nature-of-sin
A lot of people argue that Christ never spoke about marriage or homosexuality. That is simply NOT true. Find out more in today’s extra After Hours.
Is Marriage a lifelong bond? What about divorce and polygamy?
Be sure to catch our extra After Hours this week on Thursday - Does Jesus ever talk about marriage or homosexuality?
Freedom is found in embracing the truth that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and it is the only proper context for human sexual activity.
Genesis 1:28; 2:20-25
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/freedom-embracing-the-limits-of-marriage-and-sex
There are many spiritual benefits to fasting. Bret discusses them in this episode of After Hours.
True freedom is found in a proper relationship with food, neither despising nor idolizing it, but rather rejoicing in it as God’s good gift which points to our ultimate need for God Himself.
Genesis 1:29-30; Genesis 2:15-17
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/freedom-embracing-feasting-and-fasting
Practicing Sabbath needs to be intentional, and there are several practical things you can do to ensure you recieve your weekly sabbath.
True freedom embraces the rhythm of work and rest, for body and soul, that God built into creation.
Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:1-3; Genesis 2:15
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/freedom-embracing-the-rhythm-of-
True freedom is found in recognizing humanity as including both body and soul, and embracing the inherent identity and limits of both.
Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:7
For more resources, please go to https://brcc.church/embracing-the-limits-of-body-and-soul/
The Dystopian novels 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and Brave New World predicted many of the ways in which our society would change. Bret goes over these.
The key to human freedom is recognizing and embracing our inherent nature as we were created by God, including both the God-given dignity and limits of that nature.
Genesis 1:26-31
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-key-to-human-freedom
On Sunday, February 21, 2021 we will be starting our series for Lent called the Freedom of Limits. It will explore how limiting certain things in our life can acctually give us more freedom.
Authentic Community is extraordinarily important and needs to be planned for so that it is not neglected.
Authentic community requires in person, face to face relationships rather than those mediated by technology.
2 John 12-13
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/authentic-community
How do we know that Jesus is fully man and fully God?
https://www.brcc.church/the-catechism
Believers must be prepared to resist unauthentic teachings that distort the Person and work of Jesus Christ and thus create a false Gospel.
2 John 7-11
Fore more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/unauthentic
Authentic love is rooted in the character of God, displayed in the life and death of Christ, described in God’s Law, and is an essential trait of the obedient Christian life.
2 John 1-6
For more resources, please visit: https://www.brcc.church/authentic-love
In our rebellion against God, humanity has consistently demeaned, degraded, and attempted to destroy other humans because they are created in God’s image.
Genesis 4:8-10
For more resources on this teachings, please visit https://www.brcc.church/our-long-war-against-gods-image
Gnosticism and Christianity do not align. One looks for truth in hidden places and the other offers it up freely and openly.
Authentic truth has been revealed in Jesus Christ, preserved for us in Scripture, is experienced by Christians through the powerful Presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit, and is displayed in a life of obedience to God.
2 John 1-4
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/authentic-truth
Who is the Elder and who is the Chosen Lady referred to in 2 John? Bret goes into who he (and many other scholars) believe they are and why.
God gives the blessing of grace, mercy, and peace to His people, the Church, through Jesus Christ.
2 John 1: 1-3
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/authentic-blessing
The Scriptures provide satisfaction for the Christians soul.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
For more resources, please visit https://wwww.brcc.church/sola-scriptura-scripture-alone
All people are motivated by the search for joy and happiness, but the route to real joy is through the shadow’s valley and into the wide-open arms of your Lord.
John 15: 9-11
For more information please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-advent-of-joy-the-life-of-joy
God showed His love for us by sending His Son to sacrificially lay down His life for us, and we are to follow His example by laying down our lives for others.
John 15:13; 1 John 4:7-12
For more resources please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-advent-of-love
Peace comes from within through the strength that Christ provides, not from our external circumstances or possessions.
Luke 8:22-25
For more information please visit https://brcc.church/the-advent-of-peace-its-an-inside-job/
In times of distress, we need to expectantly wait upon God, knowing we can have hope because He is the Sovereign God Who has fulfilled all of His promises in Christ.
Isaiah 40
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-advent-of-hope-in-christ
The Church has been given the Spirit to empower us to be on mission together, taking the Gospel forth and displaying the love of God to others from our location to the ends of the earth.
Luke 4:16-19; Luke 24:45-49
For more resources go to https://www.brcc.church/the-church-gods-people-on-mission-together
We can't deny that things are different than they once were. That changes how we approach service. But that doesn't mean we have to stop serving.
The local church community is where we are taught humble servanthood as a virtue, where we practice acts of servanthood, and where our souls are shaped so that our whole life becomes characterized by the attitude and practices of servanthood.
Galatians 5:13–15
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-community-of-servanthood
Persecuted Christians can be found all over the world. But how do we learn about them and, more importantly, how can we help them?
The Church is the community of those who are God’s people through faith in Christ and are therefore exiles in this world. Consequently, they must persevere through suffering and persecution, knowing God is worth far more than this passing age.
Hebrews 11.
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-persecuted-community-of-faith
The Church is God’s Nation in the world today, comprised of believers from every earthly nation, scattered throughout every earthly nation, and with ultimate loyalty and affection reserved for God and His kingdom.
1 Peter 5:1-2; 2:9-12; 5:13-14
Preparing for Sunday morning is a lot like preparing for…find out what in today’s episode. Bret also gives some practical ways that he prepares every week.
Worship is the assembly of the local church where God speaks to us through His Word, meets and strengthens us in the sacraments, and we respond as a community in spoken and sung prayers.
Acts 2:42; Colossians 3:16
For more information, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-community-of-worship
The New Testament speaks of two Church Offices, Elders and Deacons. While they are similar in many ways, there are also several important differences. Bret explains both.
All Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together.
1 Corinthians 1:1-2; Acts 14:23.
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-universal-and-local
The fact of the supremacy of Jesus Christ has a deep personal import for all Christians.
Christ is the all-sufficient Savior, Lord and King to all his people. He is a King who has done wondrous things for us, and as a result we ought to give him our allegiance, obedience and love.
Colossians 1:9-23 (ESV)
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/who-is-this-king
The Church is the communion of the saints, all of those in every age who have been united to Christ in faith and draw their life from Him and who are therefore spiritually united with one another now and in eternity.
John 10:16; Hebrews 12:22-24
For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-communion-of-saints
The Church is God’s Temple, where He dwells by His Spirit as His people gather to worship and live in holiness and unity.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 NIV2011
For more resources please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-temple-of-god
The True Nature of Marriage can be explained by the model of which it is based on - Jesus and the Church, the Bride of Christ.
The Church is the Bride of Christ, Whom He loves and for Whom He gives Himself that she might be glorious, full of the beauty of holiness.
Ephesians 5:22-33
To see more resources for this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-bride-of-christ
Bret talks about the role of baptism in the Christian Faith and how it is done with the Holy Spirit.
The Church is the Body of Christ, in which believers are united with one another and with Jesus Christ, their Head and source of life.
1 Corinthians 12:12–13
God does not reside in a physical building anymore. His temple is the church, the Christian body who gathers together in prayer and worship.
See the series: https://brcc.church/series-outline-for-christ-the-focus-fullfillment-of-the-ot/
*We apologize for the poor audio quality. This was our first outdoor meeting.
The Church is the community of those who have personally responded to the Gospel, gather for worship, and care for one another.
Acts 2:36-47
To find more resources for this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-church-the-community-of-believers
All Christians are blessed by God to be a blessing to others.
Luke 5:1-11
For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://wwww.brcc.church/blessed-to-be-a-blessing-2
Bret talks about what author he has been reading during 2020 and a little bit about that authors history.
The fundamental reality is that God exists and He is speaking to us through creation and the Scriptures, and we are called to respond in prayer and personal relationship with Him.
Psalm 19
Bret talks about how our church is on Mission. It is a rerun from years ago when we first started doing After Hours, but it is very relevant to Sunday’s teaching.
The Church is the beautiful community of those blessed by the Trinity and sent forth to spread the blessing of God throughout the earth.
John 20:21–23
To see more resources for this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beautiful-community-mission
Check out this episode from January 2018. It is a good reminder of the effects that living in the Gospel can have on your life.
The Church is the community of blessing, where those who are in Christ and walking in unity receive every spiritual blessing promised by God.
Ephesians 1:3–14
For more resources on todays teaching please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beautiful-community-blessing
To express the love of the Trinity, the Church must be a beautiful community where the forgiveness offered in the Gospel is celebrated, received, and given.
Ephesians 4:29–5:2
To see more resources for this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beautiful-community-forgiveness
No new episode this week but let's take a look back at Episode 112 which talks about how Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament.
Man and nature are vicious and brutal, but Isaiah tells us a great cosmic reversal is coming and it will be led by a little child.
Isaiah 11:6
No new episode this week but check out this episode from 2018. It talks about Jesus as the Humble Servant and Almighty King.
If the Church is to be a beautiful community of unity and diversity, we must walk in humility, being willing to sacrifice our own rights in order to serve our brothers and sisters.
Philippians 2:1-11
The Church becomes a beautiful community of diversity as we embrace each other with our different gifts, experiences, ethnicities, and backgrounds and submit to God’s Word together.
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
The Church is given a unity that flows from the life of the Trinity, but we must work to maintain this unity in practice.
Ephesians 4:1-6
All humans are descended from Adam and are the image of God, but there God has reconciled us to Himself and one another through the work of Jesus on the cross, creating the Church as the beautiful community of reconciliation in which He lives by His Spirit.
Ephesians 2:11-22
Division based on Race and Culture have been a problem in the church since the beginning but Unity in the church is essential to the promotion of the Gospel.
All humans are descended from Adam and are the image of God, but there are many different ethnic groups, and God is calling us to overcome the sinful tendency to separate and to come together so that the Gospel might flourish in our area.
Acts 17:26-28
This week we do not have an AfterHours post, but we want to strongly encourage you to listen to this short video by Tony Evans on how Christians and the Church can address social injustice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7y4RD43vKA&t=9s
The LORD sees me and provides for me, even sacrificing His own Son so that I might be spared and blessed.
Genesis 22:1-18
Bret discusses current events surrounding racism in our country and how we as christians should respond.
We are to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit, Who empowers us for the mission of God in the earth today.
Acts 1:8
How should we treat others who hold different opinions during this time of difficulty and stress? the Bible has the answer!
Jesus has shown that we can trust Him by displaying His victorious power over demons, disease and death.
Mark 5
No matter what circumstances we are in we should approach prayer with gratitude and thanksgiving and our thoughts, words, and deeds should be driven by those swell.
Knowing all of these things, what is your only comfort in life and death? That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ; who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that all things must work together for my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, from this day forth, to live unto him.
Romans 8:12–17
Knowing all of these things, what is your only comfort in life and death? That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ; who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that all things must work together for my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, from this day forth, to live unto him.
Matthew 10:28–31; Romans 8:28–30
Knowing all of these things, what is your only comfort in life and death? That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ; who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that all things must work together for my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, from this day forth, to live unto him.
Romans 14:7–9
Romans 8:31–39
Things won't always work out the way we think they should, but God uses every circumstance for his maximum glory, and our maximum good.
Matthew 11:2-15 (CSB)
The physical resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes everything, and His followers gather each week to remember His resurrection and then take the Good News forth to everyone.
John 20:19–29
Jesus resurrection assures our own resurrection and is the basis of our hope in the face of death.
The resurrection of Jesus gives a joyous living hope even in troubled times for all those who are reborn through Him.
1 Peter 1:3–9
Jesus is our Lord, our Messiah, and our King, the only begotten-Son of the Father, promised in the Old Testament to rescue His people and join them to His Father.
Matthew 21:1-11
Mr. Richard explains how Christ lived His life serving others and how He wants us to do the same.
Jesus is our Lord, our Messiah, and our King, only begotten-Son of the Father, promised in the Old Testament to rescue His people and join them to His Father.
Matthew 21:1-11
Let's redeem the quarantine by connecting with others. Wait, what? But how can we do that during a quarantine?
Like the exile, our current time of disruption should be used as a divinely appointed season to reset our priorities and practices, redeeming the quarantine to make beneficial changes to our lives.
Deuteronomy 4:4:27-31
In hard times we can easily give in to despair, but God uses times like this to call us to look to Him for mercy, salvation, and hope, knowing that He is the faithful God.
Lamentations 3:17-26
In hard times we can easily give in to despair, but God uses times like this to call us to look to Him for mercy, salvation, and hope, knowing that He is the faithful God.
Lamentations 3:17-26
Mr. Richard tells us about how Joseph trusted God through all of his hardships and through him, protected His people.
During this difficult time it is more important than ever to stay connected as a church. Watch this video to hear more!
We should respond to times of sickness and suffering with faith in God rather than fear, and act with love for our fellow humans, looking for how God is working to draw people to Himself.
Psalm 46
Even though we are not a a church of 250 we have decided that, in the spirit of the Governor's wishes, we should cancel our Sunday meetings until further notice. However, we do have a meeting that you can attend virtually from home with your family. Join us at 10:00 am across technology so that we can still worship together and check out brcc.church/a-godly-response-to-the-coronavirus for more resources.
True faith leads to a life of growing obedience to God’s covenant and commands.
Genesis 17
God made covenant with us and has given us many proofs of His covenant. But it is by Faith that we embrace and believe in His Covenant Promise.
God’s Covenant is given in order to confirm His promises so that we might embrace them by faith.
Genesis 15
God promised to bless Abram and his seed abundantly, and He called Abram and His seed to be a blessing to the whole world.
Genesis 12:1-7
What are some resources available for us to pass on the faith to our children? Bret shares some of the ways he did with his own kids and more ways that he does with his grandchildren.
God is the God of generations and calls his people to pray and work to pass the faith from one generation to the next.
Deuteronomy 4:9
In His grace, God gave His covenant promise to preserve creation and humanity, renewing the covenant of creation and establishing human government to restrain evil and promote the common good through this age until the final judgment.
Genesis 6:17-18; 9:1-11
Creation and Redemption are bound together and extremely important to the Christian Life.
In the fall, humans broke God’s covenant and fell under the curse, but God promised to redeem humans from the curse through the coming Seed of the woman.
Genesis 3:14-19
God’s covenant of creation calls us to obey Him as our covenant Lord, embracing the limitations He built into us at creation, including receiving and celebrating the gift of Sabbath rest.
Genesis 1:26-2:3; 2:15-17
In creation, God entered into a covenant with humanity as the image of God, calling us to worshipful obedience through proper relationships with creation, other humans, and God Himself.
Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-24
When God created the heavens and the earth, did He also create a covenant with us? How do we know? What does that covenant look like?
In creation, God entered into a covenant with humanity as the image of God, calling us to worshipful obedience through proper relationships with creation, other humans, and God Himself.
Genesis 1:26-2:3; 2:15-17
A covenant is an oath defining the nature, promises, and consequences of a relationship.
Deuteronomy 29:9-15
Following Jesus is not about the things that he can give us or do for us, but recognizing the thing that he has done for us. With that view, we must in turn serve others with the empowerment he has given us, while pointing the way to him.
Mark 10:35-52
Jesus was rejected by humanity, but He is the Chief Cornerstone of God’s Temple and the King of all the nations.
Isaiah 49:5-7
Jesus is the Dawning Light, breaking through the darkness in our life to give life, freedom, and joy.
Isaiah 9:1-2
Jesus is the key of David, who unlocks the shackles and frees the captives from the dark dungeons of sin, brings us into the light and opens the gates of heaven for us to have eternal fellowship with the triune God.
Isaiah 22:22
Jesus is the Root of Jesse, Who sustains and nourishes God’s people through every season of life, restoring them to God’s favor and producing fruit in them and throughout the earth.
Isaiah 11:1, 10-12
The Angel of the LORD is referenced many times before the birth of Christ, but what does the Angel of the LORD mean?
Jesus is the LORD Who saves, delivering His people from sin, restoring them to God’s favor and blessing and drawing them close to Himself.
Isaiah 11:1-5; Isaiah 33:22
The first O Antiphon of Advent: O Wisdom. What is the wisdom of God and where can we find it?
Jesus is anointed with the Spirit of wisdom to govern and order everything rightly, and as God’s Word of Wisdom He justifies and sanctifies us so that we may walk in the wisdom of holiness.
Isaiah 11:1-5
On November 17th we are starting our Advent series: The King is Coming. Why are we starting it early? What does it all mean? Find out in this weeks After Hours.
Can you live up to all of this perfectly? No. I have a natural tendency in thought, word, and deed to not love God and my neighbor as He has commanded.
Romans 3:10-24
Can you summarize what God’s law commands you to do? All the law is summarized in these two commandments: You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all of your soul, and with all of your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22:34-40
What has God given to teach you his demand? God has given us His law, which is a reflection of His character, to teach us how to be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.
Romans 2:14-15; Ezekiel 20:11; James 2:12
What does God demand of you? God demands that I be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.
Matthew 5:48
What is God’s character like? God is perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.
Isaiah 6:1-8
Standing against the Enemy and how we know when it's the enemy and when it is just life.
Every Christian is called to draw upon the strength of Christ to take a stand against Satan and his kingdom, praying for the spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God.
Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)
Every Christian is called to draw upon the power and blessing of being seated with Christ to enable them to develop a lifestyle that follows the biblical pattern for disciples.
Ephesians 2:8-10; 4:1-3; 17-24 (ESV)
Our current series, Sit, Walk, Stand. is based on the book by Watchman Nee who was from China. Our missionary of the month happens to be China and so Bret takes this time to talk about China during After Hours.
Every Christian is seated with Christ in heaven at God’s right hand and this reality is the basis and power for the whole Christian life.
Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:4-7 (ESV)
The only way to gain Christ is to lose self and to open our lives to how, what, when, and where God is going.
Mark 8:31-38
Is there more than One True God? No, there is only one true God. He eternally exists as the Trinity, one God in Three Persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct Persons, but are one in being, power, and glory.
Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Psalm 23, along with its bookends, Psalm 22 and Psalm 24, show us the presence, the purpose, and the promise of Christ.
Psalm 23: 1-6
Who is God? God is the Infinite, Eternal, Sovereign Creator of everything.
Revelation 4:6-11
Christians are called to be grounded in a Christ-centered identity as they experience the ups and downs of life.
1 Peter 2:9 - 10
What must I know to be part of God’s people? To be part of God’s people I must know how great my sin is, how God has delivered me from my sin and misery through Christ, and how I can show my gratitude to God for delivering me and grow in my Christian life.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Check out this series for more information:
https://brcc.church/series-outline-for-christ-the-focus-fullfillment-of-the-ot/
The central message of the Bible is that God is bringing glory to Himself through the Person and work of Jesus Christ as He creates and redeems a people in whom He lives by His Spirit so that they will glorify and enjoy Him forever.
John 17
Where do we learn how to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? In His Word, the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Why did God create humans? To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11
The Catechism is a great resource to help us "Contend for the True Faith." But how do we use it?
All Christians are called to receive, contend for, and pass on the one true faith that was delivered once and for all to God’s people. Jude 1:1-4
God's Word, the Gospel, is living and active and penetrates into the deepest most secret parts of our being. But how do we go about getting the word into us?
God’s Word is living and active, and it penetrates to our deepest recesses to expose and judge and to point us to Christ, our Great High Priest.
Hebrews 4:12-13
Guarding your heart doesn't mean just controlling what comes out but what goes in as well.
The key to godly character and a life blessed by God is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines actions and character.
Proverbs 4:20-27
A further look into how we control our anger in a society that encourages us to not hold back.
The wise person learns to control their words and actions to promote understanding and peace rather strife and anger.
Proverbs 29:11
Humans were created with inherent limits, and the wise person knows and embraces the need for self-control and limits in life.
Proverbs 25:16
The Christian community is called to be transformed into the image of Christ in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Romans 12:1-2
As those who are cared for and blessed by God, we should develop a heart that is generous towards others in thought and action, willing to help in whatever way we can.
Proverbs 11:24-26
Friends have a powerful influence upon us, so the wise person builds close relationships with people who will encourage them in prudent, healthy actions rather than emboldening them in foolish, harmful habits.
Proverbs 13:20
Words have powerful consequences for individuals and the whole community, so the wise person controls their tongue.
Proverbs 12:18
Sin alienated us from God and one another, but Christ’s blood has purchased our unity with God and one another.
Ephesians 2:11-22
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead to show that He is the Lord of Life and that everyone who believes in Him has eternal life.
John 11
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who volunteered at the Easter egg Hunt on Saturday! Our biggest event yet!
Why is scripture such an important tool for christians? Why must we be so careful when we read it?
Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth to show that He is the Messiah, the Light of the world, Who came to call sinful humans out of the darkness into His glorious light.
John 9:1-7
Jesus fed the multitude as a sign that He is the True Bread of Life, Who came down from heaven so that whoever feeds upon Him through believing in Him would have eternal life.
John 6:1-15
Jesus says, "Stop sinning or something worse may happen." What is the relationship between sin and sickness?
Some versions of the Bible do not include John 5:4. Why is this? Does it means some versions are better than others? Should it have been included or excluded and why?
Jesus healed the lame man with His powerful word on the Sabbath to show that He is Lord of the Sabbath because He is One with God the Father and does the works of the Father.
John 5:1-18
Jesus is the Sovereign Lord over all Who calls us to embrace Him in humble faith for Who He is, not for what we want Him to do for us.
John 4:43-54
Jesus cleansed the Temple as a sign that He is the Lord of God’s House, and the True Temple of God.
John 2:13-25
There is much debate among theologians about whether or not the Temple cleansing is a sign in John. Find out why Bret believes it is.
If Jesus did in fact turn water into Wine what does that teach us about wine and alcohol and where else in the Bible can we find information about this topic?
What can the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine teach us about the surprising nature of God's Glory?
Jesus turned water into wine as a sign that He is the Lord of the New Covenant and its great wedding feast.
John 2:1-11
Disciples are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel.
Matthew 28:19-20
Disciples use their spiritual gifts and look for ways to serve in the local church.
1 Peter 4:10-11
Disciples are part of God’s people and work to connect with others in vital relationships in their local church.
Acts 2:46-47
Disciples love God and gather with others to express their love in corporate worship to God.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Do you have the "Means of Grace"? https://brcc.church/category/means-of-grace https://brcc.church/category/habits-of-grace
Disciples embrace the gospel, admitting their sin and receiving God’s grace offered to them in Christ.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
The elder brother in the parable mistakenly thought that success, life and joy was found in attempting to keep the rules rather than in relationship with the father, who he misunderstood and disdained.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Bret talks about the importance of understanding the Father's Heart in the parable of the Prodigal.
The younger son in the parable mistakenly thought that his identity and joy would be found through self-discovery and self-indulgence apart from the father’s presence and will.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Since we just finished another week of serving together in Winter Relief, Bret takes a few minutes to share his thoughts on why we serve in outreaches such as Winter Relief.
The father in the parable displays the merciful and gracious heart of God towards those who are lost.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Christians are called to walk according to their new nature, which requires being clothed in the virtues of Christ.
Colossians 3:12 - 17
To Conclude our series, Images of Christ, and to prepare for Christmas Bret speaks about the 4 images as a whole and their significance.
Jesus, the Eagle, is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and our salvation.
John 1:1-5, 14
Jesus, the Ox, is the True servant of God, suffering and dying that we might have life.
Mark 10:45
In the second week of Advent we take a closer look at the image of a Lion. What does it mean that Christ is our King? How should that affect our faith?
Jesus, the Lion, is King over all ruling everything for the glory of God and the good of God’s people.
Isaiah 9:6-7
Bret explains why we are studying the 4 images of Christ and why they are important in our spiritual walk.
Jesus, the Man, was truly human so that He might fulfill humanity’s obligations to God by completely obeying God’s Law and suffering and dying for human disobedience.
Matthew 1:1
Because of grace, in spite of his many sins the legacy of David is that of a man after God’s own heart who should be honored.
1 Chronicles 29:26-30
BRCC is blessed to support missions work all over the world, starting in Annapolis and reaching all the way around the world!
The Believer’s testimony is that God mercifully stepped into our dead existence and brought us to life.
Ephesians 2:1 - 10
Every year, Bret takes a "Study Week". Not sure what this means? Check out this video and find out what Bret does during this annual Study Week.
God fulfilled His promise to David that his son would follow him as king and build God’s house, first in Solomon and ultimately in Jesus.
1 Chronicles 28-29 (1 Chronicles 28:2-10, 20; 29:22-25)
What does it mean to build the House of God? How do you get involved in "building" your local church? And how will becoming a part of it bring you joy?
Despite all his failures, David was a true worshipper of God and wanted to see God’s house built for the glory of God and to draw people to Yahweh.
1 Chronicles 29 (1 Chronicles 29:10-22)
Have you been betrayed by someone close to you? Does it make you angry? Are you left wondering what to do with that anger? Bret explains in this episode of After Hours what the Bible teaches us to do about betrayal and how to handle the emotions that come with it.
David displays the character of a true leader, and is a great pointer to Jesus, the True King.
2 Samuel 15-20 (2 Samuel 15:19-30)
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how Jesus prays for not only His followers while he walked the earth but also for us today!
Jesus does not, will not, fail us, he holds us through all our trials. He pursues us and holds our relationship with him. NOT US! Him!
Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses what it means to lie with an eternal perspective.
The ingredients of the sin of others, and our own pride, lust for power, and desire for a legacy are a powerful concoction for the deadly poison of rebellion.
2 Samuel 15-18 (2 Samuel 15:1-15)
In this episode of After Hours, Bret discusses relationships and if it is ok to set boundaries.
Unlike Jesus and His Gospel, David’s indecisive actions provided neither full justice or restoration, and thus provided the seeds for future troubles in his kingdom.
2 Samuel 13-14 (2 Samuel 13:21-22; 13:38-39; 14:1)
David describes the Messiah as combining qualities Jesus Christ fulfilled: divine king, everlasting priest, and conquering deliverer.
Psalm 110:1-7
Sexual abuse is devastating and must never be minimized or covered up, but responded to with the redemptive grace of God to help those who have been abused to receive healing from Jesus.
2 Samuel 13:1-22
God calls leaders to bless those under their care, passing on the covenant blessings God has promised to His people.
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 32 proclaims the joy of total forgiveness by God that awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith.
Psalm 32
Psalm 51 offers a comprehensive description of the traits and fruits of biblical confession and repentance for sin.
Psalm 51
God sends David a word of judgment and forgiveness, detailing the consequences for his sin, but also assuring Him of God’s love and covenant mercy that will prevail in the end.
2 Samuel 12:1-25
Deceived by the privileges of power David fell into an ever-deepening and increasingly destructive spiral of sin.
2 Samuel 11
The Davidic Covenant - An Everlasting Kingdom
The promise of an eternal kingdom is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, David’s Son, who builds God house the church and rules over the kingdom forever.
When God graciously promised to bless David and his house, David responded in prayer with humility, praise, thanksgiving, and bold faith. 2 Samuel 7
A Worshipping Kingdom
The powerful, holy Presence of God calls forth perpetual praise, proclamation, and prayer from His people.
God is utterly holy, and the only way for sinful humans to be blessed rather than destroyed in His Holy Presence is because of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13-16 (2 Samuel 6)
Understanding the first appearance of Christ has provided our salvation and waiting for His second appearance provides hope and motivation to perform good works.
Titus 2:11-15
God blessed David for the sake of His people, that he might lead them into justice and righteousness, and to serve as a pointer to Christ, the True King.
2 Samuel 5-10 (2 Samuel 5:9-13; 8:14-15)
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how to best wait on the Lord and the fruition of His plans for you.
David is an example of the patient endurance of faith that is required to receive God’s promises and fulfill our calling.
2 Samuel 2:1-5:5 (2 Samuel 5:1-5)
In this episode of After Hours, Bret discusses the many Biblical evidences showing why David and Jonathan weren't homosexuals.
David’s response to Saul’s death is an example of how we should trust God and respond to others.
2 Samuel 1 (2 Samuel 1:17-27)
In this episode of After Hours, Bret discusses the purpose of Sabbath, how it is a gift, and why people find it difficult using it.
Jubilee was a year of freedom of sins forgiven, slaves set free, and restoration of inheritance, and it finds its fulfillment in Jesus.
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how truly extravagant our God is and how he shows it in all of His creation.
Jesus is both the real Master of the Banquet, and our true bridegroom who comes to pour out his blood so we can enjoy the wedding feast of the lamb and eternal joy with God.
John 2:1-11
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how the ministry of the church isn't dependent on one or two people but how every member is called to minister to those around them.
All Christians are commissioned by Jesus to be involved in the worldwide mission of evangelism and discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses what it means to be heavenly minded in a biblical way.
The Gospel is not only rationally true - it addresses our deepest human longings and points us to true joy and rest.
Revelation 21:1-5
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why the Question of who Jesus is is so important.
The most important promises of the Christian faith depend first on whether the claims made by Jesus about His own identity are true, and second how we respond to those claims.
John 8:31-36; 51-59
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the real question of Hypocrisy in Christianity.
Every human sins and fails to live up to God’s righteous standards, but the Gospel offers forgiveness to those who confront this fact and openly confess and repent of sin.
Matthew 23:1-13
Present-day questions about sexuality should be viewed in light of God’s original design (creation), our sinful hearts and corrupt desires (the fall), Christ’s person and work (redemption), and our ultimate end (consummation).
Revelation 19:6-9
In this episode of After Hours Bret follows up Philip Mohrs teaching on Sunday with an explanation of why having a Biblical Theology is so important for Christians.
In this special episode of After Hours Bret interviews Ryan Jackson about his testimony and God has planned for him both here at BRCC and for his future.
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why it is so important for the church to support mission locally and throughout the world.
Evil and suffering are the real consequences of human sin, but our Good, Sovereign God will overcome them through Christ, to bring eternal blessing and joy to all Who love Him.
Romans 8:18-25
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the many evidences the Spirit gives that the Bible is, in fact, the Word of God.
The Bible is God’s infallible revelation to humanity, and it can therefore be trusted as a firm foundation for belief and life.
2 Peter 1:16-21
The Question of the Resurrection
There is strong historical evidence pointing to the fact that Jesus died and was physically raised from the dead on the third day.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why we are doing the series "Questioning Jesus".
Lust is a disordered love that excessively craves my own sexual pleasure, desiring it more than true intimacy with God or others.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how important food is to human existence - in both practical and spiritual ways.
Gluttony is a disordered love that excessively craves food and drink, attempting to fill spiritual hunger with material fare.
John 6:26-29
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how greed is ultimately wrong and against God’s plan.
Greed is a disordered love that excessively craves created goods and possessions, desiring them more than the Creator Himself.
Hebrews 13:5-6
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the root vice of Sloth and how it is more than laziness. It is really about boredom with God and the callings he has given to us.
Sloth is a disordered love that that does not desire God, His works, or the vocations He has given me, but finds them boring, refusing the effort to love and serve God and others.
Proverbs 26:13-15
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how each of the seven vices demonstrates a wrong relationship with God and why learning about them and working towards cutting them is so important to our walk with God.
Wrath is a disordered love that desires justice to be enacted in my time, manner, and degree rather than in God’s.
James 1:19-20
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the danger of wanting the gifts of God more than God Himself.
Envy is a disordered love that is dissatisfied with the lack or perceived insufficient measure of gifts and vocations given by God, and which resents another person for the presence or greater measure of those same gifts.
Proverbs 14:30
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how Pride is the original sin, how it controls our actions, and 3 things we can do to change from pride to humility.
Pride is a disordered love that seeks to exalt myself above God and His will for my life, refusing to accept my God given limitations.
Proverbs 16:18
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the new series, Se7en - The Root Vices, which started on Sunday, February 4, 2018 and what he hope to do during Lent 2018.
In our struggle against sin, it is important that we learn to cut the root vices that feed sin, and to practice habits that encourage virtues that feed godly character.
Proverbs 5:21-23
We are living stones being built into a spiritual house where we can access God directly, shine light in a dark world, and be empowered to serve and love even in the midst of the world’s rejection thanks to God’s grace.
1 Peter 2:4-10
In this episode of After Hours Bret builds on Tony's teaching from Sunday by discussing ways you can get involved in your community.
In this 50th episode of After Hours Bret discusses some of the items you will find in his office, including a replica of a human skull.
We were so blessed to hear from Damir Spoljaric on Sunday. Damir is the pastor of a small church in Croatia that Actively seeks to spread the Gospel to the surrounding nations.
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the BRCC Catechism and why it is a useful resource for everyone to use in their walk with God.
We are seeking to build a church that is centered on the Person and work of Jesus Christ, the Risen, exalted God-Man who has Redeemed us.
1 Peter 2:4-10
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses the importances of leading a life that is planted in the word.
We are seeking to build a church whose life, ministry and mission are built upon the firm foundation of God’s Word, the Bible.
1 Peter 2:4-10
In this first After Hours episode of 2018 Bret discusses the work BRCC does with various ministries and specifically about our upcoming work with Winter Relief.
We should receive the salvation offered in Christ with joy and faith, praising God and spreading the good news to others.
Luke 2:1-20
In the most unlikely and adverse circumstances, God fulfilled His promise to come redeem and rescue us.
Matthew 1:18-25
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how God's Word and Promise is true and precise in how we are saved by the woman's offspring and how man is not involved.
When we seem to be forgotten and forsaken, we can know that Jesus will never leave or forsake us, and is always at work to hold us close to our Father
Isaiah 49:1-7
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why we become discouraged and begin to doubt God and then covers what we can do to move away from that and discover delight.
When we seem seem to be forgotten and forsaken, we can know that Jesus will never leave or forsake us, and is always at work to hold us close to our Father
Isaiah 49:1-7
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses the importance of passing on stories to our children. The story of Christ’s birth has a very strong power in our lives and we need to know it to let it affect our lives.
In the midst of the wreckage of the Fall, God gave a promise that Jesus would come to redeem and rescue us.
Genesis 3:15
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why it is important to shape our souls and what we can do to accomplish that.
We are called to shape our souls by putting away greed, embracing contentment, and finding our deepest joy and satisfaction in God.
Hebrews 13:5-6
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how it is not only important to study the word but how it is more important to apply the word in our lives and what that looks like.
Christian moral formation is the lifelong process of putting off sins, putting on Christlike virtues and being renewed so our thoughts and desires are like Christ.
Ephesians 4:20-24
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how we forgive others even when forgiveness does not seem possible.
Christians are called to be kind, forgiving one another in the same way God has forgiven us.
Ephesians 4:32
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses how denying yourself is the only way in which we will be open to receiving the joy given by God.
Scripture teaches we are saved on account of God’s grace alone, through the work of Christ alone, which is accessed by faith alone, so that the glory for our salvation might be to God alone.
Romans 3:27-30
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses Sola Fide and answers the question: Is it a legal fiction?
The Gospel is that we are accepted before God because of Christ’s righteousness and atoning work alone, apart from any works or merits of our own, and that His righteousness is received by faith alone, apart from any efforts on our part.
Text: Romans 5:1-2
In this episode of After Hours Jer discusses how when we see Jesus for who he is, we see ourselves more clearly.
The exclusivity and sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice is the only ground for our righteousness
Text: Romans 3:21-26
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses Augustine and Pelagius and their views on the importance and sovereignty of God’s grace.
Sin has corrupted humans so thoroughly that we can only be saved because of grace - God’s undeserved merciful kindness and favor - alone.
Text: Ephesians 2:8-10
In this episode of After Hours Bret explains what it means to live your life by the belief of Sola Scriptura.
Scripture alone is the ultimate source of truth and the final authority for the beliefs and practice of Christians and the Church.
Matthew 15:1-9
Do to the sensitive nature of the information given during the teaching we cannot publish the mp3 online. Please be in prayer for ANM and all the work they do.
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why the reformation was so important for Christianity and gives a preview of the 5 Solas Series to come.
In this episode of After Hours Bret brings us to our conclusion of our series on Spiritual Warfare.
Spiritual warfare is a lifelong battle, and we must draw strength from Jesus so that we do not grow weary but endure until final victory.
In this episode of After Hours Bret finishes off his testimony and gives a word of encouragement.
Take hope! Even through difficult times God never abandons His promises.
Test: Isaiah 44:1-5
In this episode of After Hours Jer offers encouragement and counsel as we continue on through the trials and tribulations of 2017.
Jesus is our Faithful Steward. We must be like Jesus and remain faithful to the very end in order to receive the good reward.
Text: Matthew 24:45-51
In this Episode of After Hours Bret reminds us that we are each fighting our own spiritual battles and encourages us to continue to pray and battle.
Our enemies in spiritual warfare are Satan, the fallen world, and our sinful nature, and we must resist their attacks and overcome them.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret shares the second part of his testimony from Highschool to his return to BRCC before he became the pastor.
Our life of humble obedience to God is not a historical accident but a foreordained and sure plan for sanctification that is patterned after Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Text: Philippians 2:12–18
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses the role that the Spirit plays in Spiritual Warfare.
We must learn to use the weapons of God’s Word, prayer, worship, and fellowship to demolish Satan’s strongholds in us and others.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses the importance of sustained, specific, consistent battle in Spiritual Warfare.
Theme: Spiritual strongholds are entrenched habits of thought, emotions, speech, and actions Satan uses to keep us from experiencing freedom in Christ.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses three resources, you can use to understand spiritual warfare.
Lee Short spoke to us about how we are obligated to share the Gospel of Christ with those around us. He also shared with us about the work they are currently doing in Mexico and other places.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses how important it is to endure through Spiritual Warfare - to never give up.
Our strategy in spiritual warfare is to draw near to God, be alert for the attacks of Satan, and stand against, resist, and attack his works.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses how powerful praise in both prayer and singing can be in our Spiritual Warfare.
Through Christ and the Gospel God has equipped us with everything we need for spiritual warfare as we draw our strength from Him.
In this Episode of After Hours we have the chance to hear a testimony of God being at work even in our difficulties and pain - so we should keep our eyes focused on him and engaged in spiritual warfare.
Spiritual warfare is Satan’s ongoing war against God, His purposes, and His people, and every Christian and church is part of this warfare.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses what it means to be truly free and how we can only achieve that true freedom in Christ and nowhere else.
True freedom - the ability to live as God created us - is found only in Christ.
We apologize for the poor audio quality of this teaching. We had technical difficulties during the teaching.
In this Episode of After Hours Jer discusses how you apply the Gospel in your life and the importance of practicing this everyday.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses how important it is to perform our calling, no matter how big or little it may seem.
Resources: BRCC Series Called - brcc.church/Teachings/page32/files/category-called.html
Work Matters - amazon.com/Work-Matters-Connecting-Sunday-Worship-ebook/dp/B005UK87HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498162794&sr=8-1&keywords=Work+Matters
God at Work - amazon.com/God-Work-Your-Christian-Vocation-ebook/dp/B00A0XABPG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498162822&sr=8-1&keywords=God+at+Work
Christians are called to holy ambition - not for fleeting fame but for praise of God for a quiet life of honest work and loving others.
A Christian must be holy in their sexual conduct, avoiding all sexual activity other than a man and woman within marriage.
In this episode of After Hours Bret discusses why God reserves sex for within a marriage.
In this Episode of After Hours Bret discusses the many proofs given in the Gospel that Jesus is in fact God.
The church is to be a community overflowing with love, growing in holiness, as it waits for the return of Jesus.
Holy joy is found in the growing faith of those we love, even in the midst of persecution and suffering.
God’s holy people receive the Gospel as the Word of God rather than a human teaching, but those who reject it remain under God’s wrath.
Holy ministry flows from proper motives, is conducted in a Christlike manner, and endures difficulty until the Gospel bears fruit.
The church is a holy people who have been chosen by God, given a mission, and are sustained and inspired by our hope in the return of Jesus Christ.
Christian should express thankfulness for God’s blessings and the people in their lives.
Jesus, Who is fully God, has conquered death and hell and offers eternal life to all who believe in Him.
The church must not try to be independent and sufficient in its own resources, but find its sufficiency for life and ministry only in Christ.
Jesus sees the patient perseverance of the Church through the midst of trials and He will reward her soon.
The church must be alive and alert, not living off past faith and deeds, but nurturing a vital, continuing walk with Jesus and opposition to Satan.
The church must not embrace a false ‘tolerance’ for those who compromise essentials which leads to an idolatry and immorality within the church.
The church must not be fooled by Satan or his servants into compromising with idolatry or sexual sin, and must call all members to repentance for such sins.
The church must be faithful, even when persecuted and killed, knowing that God is Sovereign and eternal life awaits His people.
The church must test all teaching and reject false teachers, but it must also remain fervent in love for God and people.
If you believe in the completed work of Christ then you must have hope in the work that has been done /is being done/ will be done for you.
God intends marriage to be a lifelong, vital union between a man and a woman, and anything less is a distortion or rejection of God’s will.
We can have faith in God because God is faithful and has always been there for us and always fulfilled His promises.
Water baptism is the initial act of an obedient faith response to the Gospel, the beginning of a life of obedience to God.
Humans are uniquely the image of God and therefore all human life is sacred, from conception until natural death.
In life's dark moments we should express our pain to God and remind ourselves of His covenant love until we move from grief and fear to joy and trust.
We are called by God’s Law to show mercy to the poor and vulnerable because they are the image of God, and He promises to bless those who obey this call.
The Shema is the most important command in Scripture, and it teaches us that to love God with all our being we must hear and speak God’s Word regularly.
Lowly, unclean shepherds first heard and saw that the Lamb of God had come and would take away our sins so that all could be restored to God.
All of us sin, but when we sin we should run to God, knowing that the blood of Christ the Lamb of God takes away our sin and secures God’s mercy for us.
This is the second week of Advent where we will be looking out our new series, Behold the Lamb of God.
Every Christian is called to be part of God’s global mission, radically going out with the Gospel, and radically sending others to do the same.
When we remind ourselves of God’s covenant love and forgiveness, it prompts us to a life of worship and loving obedience to our gracious Father.
God calls His people to suffer and sacrifice in order to penetrate new areas with the Gospel.
Our mission strategy is to be empowered by the Spirit for involvement and support in evangelism and mercy ministry, at home and abroad, to both reached and unreached people groups.
To fulfill the Great Commission, we must give special emphasis to reaching those people groups that do not have access to the Gospel at present.
God has exalted His only Son as King over all. And God has ordained that all of mankind worship the King. Because there is only one King, there is only one church comprised of people groups that are distinct yet not divisible.
The same improper beliefs and attitudes that afflicted Jonah also prevent Christians from joining God on mission to reach the world.
Our mission includes both evangelism and mercy ministry, meeting both the spiritual and physical needs of people.
The basis of mission is God’s desire for the nations, which is a driving concern throughout all Scripture.
We are called to mission by compassion for the ones who are suffering in this life and perishing without the Gospel.
Jesus gave us the Lord’s Table so we might remember and commune with Him, repent of our sin, and receive His grace and joy to strengthen our walk with Him.
God has given us a wonderful gift in fellowship with other believers, and we should not neglect this habit of grace.
Our loving Father has thrown open wide the door to His room and eagerly invites us to commune with Him.
By developing a habit to abide in the Word of God, Christians grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus and joy in knowing their Heavenly Father.
Christians enjoy their relationship with Jesus as they regularly practice the habits of grace - those activities which God has promised to use to give His grace and joy to His people.
The key to overcoming all of the suffering and sorrow in this life is not denying it, nor thinking on the good things experienced in this life, but rather in focusing of the immeasurable joy to be found in the glory of the age to come.
What does it mean to be a Christian and a citizen of the USA? What is my call as a Christian citizen?
When the prophet is surrounded by wickedness he puts his trust in the God who answers the one who calls on Him.
In his darkest moment of despair, God delivered David, fulfilled His promises and made him king over His people.
Despite David’s sin and unfaithfulness, God was faithful to save David and fulfill His covenant promises.
When David does not seek God and trust in His Word but instead acts based on his internal fears, he wanders into a period of exile and sin.
Roger and Marylin Reek serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators as Consultants traveling around the world to ensure the best translations of the Bible into many languages.
In the incident with Nabal and Abigail, David acts foolishly, but God rescues Him through the wise and godly actions of Abigail.
When persecuted David displayed an obedient faith that feared and sought God, was sensitive to his own sin, and looked to God for deliverance.
David’s time as a fugitive fleeing the madness and wrath of Saul show that real security is found in God, not our outer circumstances.
Jonathan was a faithful friend to David, putting God’s call and David’s needs ahead of personal ambition and cultural expectations.
David experienced God’s favor and protection as Saul descended into madness and tried to kill him.
Christ has given leaders to equip believers to use the gifts given to them by God so that the church may become healthy as each believer participates in ministry.
David expressed his faith in God’s loving care through songs of worship to His Shepherd King.
David, anointed with Spirit, was filled with faith to face and conquer the enemies of God, so that the people of God might enjoy the fruits of his victory.
God sovereignly chose the young shepherd David to be king, anointed him with the Holy Spirit, and caused him to come into the court of the king - all to initiate events that would make David king and lead to the coming of Christ.