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Weekly Sermons from the pulpit ministry of Braeswood Church’s Branch Forest Campus, located at 14635 Branch Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77082.
In part 2, Pastor John explains how Jesus, as the ultimate servant, demonstrates selfless, sacrificial service (Matthew 12:15-21).
In today's opener in the series, JESUS: THE MAN, THE MIRACLE, Pastor John explains what the Bible means when we are introduced to the concept of Jesus Christ as our Creator. (Colossians 1:15-20)
In today's message, Pastor John shares three characteristics of false teaching that we must guard against so that we do not fall into deception.
In this message, Pastor John teaches from Jeremiah 23 and explains what predisposes people to falling for false teaching.
In today's message, Pastor John shares lessons from the Book of Lamentations to explain why the other side of sin is not for our good because it leads us away from God's best.
In today's message, Pastor John uses the story of Israel's defeat at the hands of the Philistines to illustrate the point that spiritual experiences or symbols, such as prayer, are not meant to be told for getting what we want from God. Listen as he explains how prayer is meant to be an expression of a growing walk with Jesus.
In today's message, Pastor John explains what the Bible teaches about how God has equipped us to stand firm amid times of hardship or opposition.
In today's message, Pastor John explains how we develop an appetite for God’s Word so that we are equipped to resist giving in to sinful desires.
In this, the first Sunday of 2024, Pastor John begins a series titled BETTER, in which he explains how God's children love Him best with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength.
In this, the last message on the last Sunday in 2023, Pastor John teaches on what happens when God’s people gain insight into, and understand, His will for our lives. It's a great reminder about what matters most as we prepare to step into a new year.
In today's message, Pastor John explains why Jesus - despite not being the King humanity wanted - is the Savior humanity desperately needed.
As game-changers go, there is none greater than the arrival of Jesus to the world as a helpless baby. Without this first advent, there would be no sacrifice. Without sacrifice, there would be no forgiveness. Jesus LITERALLY changed everything. In today's episode, Pastor John explains why Christ's birth makes a difference for all.
In today's message, Pastor John uses Jesus' illustration of the prodigal son's father's response to explain why God is INDEED a good, good Father.
In today's episode, Pastor John uses the story of David's adulterous affair with Bathsheba, Urriah's wife, to explain why desires left unchecked can lead us to do things we never thought we'd do. It's a lesson on being content with that which God has entrusted to us.
In today's message, Pastor John shares from Matthew 6:24-33, where Jesus teaches on the antidote to worry. Listen as we learn what Jesus teaches us about how to cultivate a mindset of contentment.
In today's message, Pastor John introduces a new series, THE CASE FOR CONTENTMENT, to explain the characteristics of a content heart | Hebrews 13:5-6
In today's Message, Pastor John uses the story of four lepers, described in 2 Kings 7:3-9, whose act of generosity served as a catalyst for transformational change in the lives of others. Together, we will learn how our acts of generosity can become a catalyst for God to bring life change to others.
In today's Message, Pastor John uses the story of the early church, described in the book of Acts, to explain how we practice benevolent generosity toward others.
God's promise to Solomon is that He would hear from heaven, forgive sin, and heal the nation if His people would "turn from wickedness." Listen as Pastor John explains how we reject what displeases God to pursue what delights Him.
God's promise to Solomon is that He would hear from heaven, forgive sin, and heal the nation if His people would "pray." Listen as Pastor John describes characteristics of the heart that desperately desires God through prayer.
In the opening message of this series, Pastor John explains what it means to extend grace-filled generosity to others as a means of "giving them Jesus."
God's promise to Solomon is that He would hear from heaven, forgive sin, and heal the nation if His people would "seek His face." Listen as Pastor John explains how we seek a deep and enduring relationship with Jesus.
God's promise to Solomon is that He would hear from heaven, forgive sin, and heal the nation of His people would "humble themselves." Listen as Pastor John explains how we practice Humility by showing reverence to God.
In this brief, but important introduction to a new series, IF GOD'S PEOPLE, Pastor John explains why spiritual awakening that brings moral change to our culture has to start in the hearts of God's people.
In the series finale, Pastor John teaches from 1 Kings 19 about the strength and renewed purpose we experience when we turn to God in times of despair.
Pastor John teaches from John 11, using the story of how Jesus ministered to Mary and Martha's grief at the sudden death of their brother, to explain how bringing our hurts and pain to God will provide the comfort and strength to move forward in God's purpose and plan for our lives.
Pastor John teaches from Habakkuk 1 and explains how bringing our doubts to God enables us to find the peace and strength to continue following Him no matter what is happening to, or around, us.
In Part 1 of the series, BREAKING POINT, we explore the story of Peter's denial of the Lord to discover how the grace of God enables us to pursue Jesus courageously. Failure, we discover, is never final!
Speaking from our Fondren campus, Pastor John uses the story of Moses's failure to follow God's exact instructions to illustrate the point that His priority in fulfilling His promise in our lives is His glory.
In Part 3 of the series, WAITING ON GOD, Pastor John uses the story of Israel's rebellious decision to worship a golden idol to explain how to resist the temptation to justify making wrong choices.
In Part 2 of the series, WAITING ON GOD, Pastor John uses the story of Israel's first king, Saul, to explain what disobedience to God's instructions really means beneath the surface of our actions.
In Part 1 of the series, WAITING ON GOD, Pastor John uses the story of Abram and Sarai to explain the Implications of trying to sidestep God's timing in our lives.
In Part 4 of our current series, LIFE IN BABYLON, Pastor John explains how not acknowledging God's sovereign providence sets us up for being humbled by Him.
In Part 3 of our current series, LIFE IN BABYLON, Pastor John explain how focusing on Jesus, when we're tempted to compromise our faith, gives us courage and strength to overcome.
In Week #2 of our current series, LIFE IN BABYLON, Pastor John shares three lessons we learn from the story of Daniel's response to Nebuchadnezzar's strange request about how to respond in times of chaos and confusion.
In Week 3 of our current series, SENT, Pastor John explains how, but our changed lives, we share the good news of resurrection.
In Week 2 of our current series, SENT, Pastor John explains how the good news of resurrection helps us to become an active part of God's family.
In Week 1 of our series, SENT, Pastor John explains why a personal, daily encounter with the Lord Jesus is the foundation of an effective witness.
In this sermon, Pastor John uses the story of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, prior to His crucifixion, to explain why It is possible to be so religious, and yet miss God's heart completely
In today's message, Pastor John teaches from the words of the apostle Paul to show how submitting to the Holy Spirit's leadership demonstrates that we belong to Jesus.
In this message, Pastor John breaks down the apostle Paul's teaching on the meaning of true freedom in Christ and turns our focus on what it truly means to be delivered from sin's power so we can live for Christ.
In today's message, Pastor John explains why worship isn't simply singing songs and experiencing a worship service. Worship is about giving ourselves fully to the priority of glorifying God with our lives.
In today's message, Pastor John teaches on the reasons why water baptism baptism is an essential part of the discipleship journey of every born-again follower of Jesus.
In today's message, Pastor John teaches on how partaking in communion helps us build the kind of unity that honors Jesus.
In today's message, Pastor John shares three ways that we suppress our sinful, self-serving desires in the pursuit of becoming more like Jesus.
In today's message, Pastor John breaks down the apostle Paul's warning to believers regarding the way we manage e the emotion called ANGER.
In today's message, Pastor John explains how we use our words to extend grace to those who hear them.
In today's message, Pastor John shares Christ-honoring practices that will help us break the stranglehold of sinful, self-serving habits as we look to experience significant growth in a relationship with Jesus.
Do you believe that Jesus came to be our perfect example? On this Christmas Day, listen as our Campus Pastor, John Faleye, explains what Jesus, by His example, teaches us about how to pursue God's will for our lives.
The doctrine of incarnation is based on the idea that Jesus, being fully God, took on human nature by being born into the world. Listen as our Campus Pastor, John Faleye, shares reasons from the Bible for why Jesus came as a man.
Christmas is more than lights, gifts, gatherings, and food. It's - most importantly - a time to celebrate the arrival of the Savior the world needed. Discover WHY in this sermon presented by our Campus Pastor, John Faleye
Learn how to effectively confront sin’s influence on others without giving in to it ourselves.
Examining John the Elder's letter to a believer named Gaius, we discover how our mission investment is a valuable partnership in helping missionaries carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Exploring Jude's encouragement to deal mercifully with those struggling in their faith.
Discover how we find - in Christ - a dependable defense against the influence of false teaching.
Discover why entertaining anything that contradicts biblical truth is not worth your time or attention as a Christ-follower.
Learn the importance of actively affirming your faith through a godly lifestyle beyond merely saying that you are a Christian.
Discover why the responsibility of preserving the purity of the gospel falls on the shoulders of every Christ-follower.
Learn why understanding you always have room for more of Jesus in your life is key to spiritual growth as a Christ-follower.
Discover what it means - as a Christ-follower - to reject sin in your life and how doing so benefits your walk with, and witness for, the Lord.
Discover how keeping your focus on Jesus nullifies Satan's ability to distract and deceive.
Learn how a personal encounter with the Gospel positions you to be an effective witness for Christ today.
Learn how the truth of God's word prepares you for the spiritual battle against Satan's deception.
Gain insight into how Satan operates so that you can overcome him through the power God has made available to you through Christ.