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Stay the Course: Guaranteed Assured Faith 09/29/2024

Stay the Course: Guaranteed Assured Faith Pastor Jeff discusses the assurance of salvation in the context of a new series titled "Stay the Course." He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for a savior and placing faith in Jesus to be saved, while also cultivating a relationship with him through moral excellence and Christlike virtues. Pastor Jeff highlights that true assurance of faith involves actively growing in these virtues and never forgetting that we are forgiven for our sins. Ultimately, by confirming God's calling and election /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33252697

Stay the Course: Real Saving Faith 09/22/2024

Stay the Course: Real Saving Faith In the sermon "Stay the Course," Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding one's direction in faith and readiness to meet the Lord. He begins by urging listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey and to recognize the necessity of real saving faith, which he describes as a relationship grounded in humility, service, and the acknowledgment of Christ's transformative power. He highlights five key truths pertaining to real saving faith: the importance of humility over pride, the celebration of /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33159762

Stand Alone Messages: Let Your Kingdom Come 09/15/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Let Your Kingdom Come Pastor Jeff delivered a powerful message emphasizing the sovereignty of Jesus as King over His kingdom and the importance of giving Him our full allegiance as citizens of Heaven. He highlighted that Jesus expects His followers to actively participate in their civic duties, especially in the context of upcoming elections, underscoring the responsibility to vote according to biblical principles. In discussing the political landscape, Pastor outlined key values surrounding freedom, life, and national sovereign /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33062577

Stand Alone Messages: Radical Like Jesus 09/08/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Radical Like Jesus Greg Stier emphasizes the importance of being radical like Jesus, challenging the congregation to embody His values in their daily lives. He reflects on his personal journey and the transformative power of the gospel, sharing stories of how bold evangelism has changed lives, including his family's. Through practical steps, Greg urges church members to see the lost, feel compassion for them, and actively share the gospel in their communities. He concludes by encouraging everyone to pray fervently for the los /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32962317

Stand Alone Messages: Grow Up 09/01/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Grow Up In today's sermon, Pastor emphasized the importance of stepping into our callings as Christians, urging congregants to recognize that every believer is a minister, equipped to serve and affect change in their communities. He shared personal anecdotes and experiences from recent gatherings aimed at uplifting children in faith, showcasing the church's mission to stand resolutely against cultural challenges. The message also focused on the necessity of collective growth through intentional community engagement /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32854657

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Progress: Choose Well Today 08/25/2024

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Progress: Choose Well Today Pastor Jeff discussed the significant impact of honesty and authenticity on one's spiritual journey. He emphasized our need to be truthful in our interactions not only with ourselves but also with God and those around us. In his words, he urged us to replace disrepute with honesty and authenticity. He pointed us to the importance of not camouflaging our struggles, mistakes, or doubts, but rather exposing them to the light of truth. Pastor Jeff found it essential that we allow God's grace to pour into our li /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32732087

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Singles: Maximizing Your Faithfulness 08/18/2024

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Singles: Maximizing Your Faithfulness This week's sermon focused on emphasizing that singleness is a valuable stage in life and encouraging singles to embrace it with purpose. He highlights that Jesus and Paul were impactful singles who viewed singleness as an opportunity for faithful service. Pastor Jeff reminds singles to trust in God's plan, seek His guidance, and prioritize their relationship with Him over all else. He concludes by reassuring singles of God's presence, ability to fulfill His promises, and the importance of seeking wise coun /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32673497

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Parenting: A Generational Strategy 08/11/2024

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Parenting: A Generational Strategy Pastor Jeff delivered a sermon on parenting titled "God’s Plan for Parenting: A Generational Strategy" emphasizing training children in fearing and obeying God, hearing and loving Him, honoring and worshiping Him, and testifying and trusting in Him to encounter His presence. The sermon focused on Deuteronomy 6, highlighting instructions for training children to fear, obey, hear, love, honor, worship, testify, and trust in God. Key points included parents modeling fear and obedience, teaching children to h /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32534497

Families Fortified: God's Plan For Modeling: Pace-Setters in the Home 08/04/2024

Families Fortified: God's Plan For Modeling: Pace-Setters in the Home Pastor Cal's sermon "Pace-Setters in the Home" focuses on encouraging fathers to be strong leaders in their families by practicing four key principles. He emphasizes the importance of fathers' involvement in their children's lives and acknowledges the impact of absent or emotionally unavailable fathers. Through personal stories and examples, Pastor Cal highlights the significance of practicing values, admitting shortcomings, showing affection, and exemplifying faith in Christ. Ultimately, he urges fathers t /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32432837

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Responsibility: A Purposeful Role 07/28/2024

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Responsibility: A Purposeful Role Pastor Jeff's sermon, "God's Plan for Responsibility: A Purposeful Role," underscores understanding marital roles and responsibilities, highlighting the value and worth bestowed by God. Emphasizing distinct gender roles, he teaches on propagating the gospel through the family and the importance of maintaining the sanctity of marriage. Wives are instructed to honor God by submitting to their husbands with strength and husbands to love sacrificially, reflecting Christ's love for the church. Speaker: Jeff Sch /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32322742

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Marriage: A Vow to Oneness 07/21/2024

Families Fortified: God’s Plan for Marriage: A Vow to Oneness In this sermon, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of prayer and delves into the series on family and love, focusing on marriage as a vow to oneness. He highlights five truths about marriage, including regular listening, showing honor, intimacy, and the power of prayer. Pastor stresses the sacredness of marriage, encouraging couples to prioritize and invest in building strong, unified relationships through God's grace. The sermon provides practical guidance for cultivating a healthy marriage, grounded in /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32233802

Families Fortified: God's Plan for Dominion: A Covenant Family 07/14/2024

Families Fortified: God's Plan for Dominion: A Covenant Family Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of family in God's plan, calling for unity and prayer in troubling times. He discusses the emotional impact of family dynamics and acknowledges diverse family situations. The sermon delves into the biblical foundation of the family, highlighting our identity in God's image and our purpose in gender roles. Pastor stresses the mission of the family to establish a godly lineage and advance God's Kingdom, urging listeners to embrace God's design and seek His guidance throug /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32130642

Stand Alone Messages: The Battle for Breakthrough 07/07/2024

Stand Alone Messages: The Battle for Breakthrough Speaker: Justin Hart /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32039097

Stand Alone Messages: The Battle for Breakthrough 07/07/2024

Stand Alone Messages: The Battle for Breakthrough Pastor Justin Hart shares a story about a radio conversation to illustrate how we often approach prayer, trying to change God's direction. He emphasizes listening to God's guidance to avoid collisions with problems. Through the example of Daniel, Pastor Justin teaches the power of prayer in seeking breakthrough. He urges us to engage in spiritual warfare, knowing our prayers are powerful and effective for bringing about breakthrough in our lives and in the world. Speaker: Justin Hart /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/32048952

Built to Last: House Rules 06/23/2024

Built to Last: House Rules Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub's sermon "House Rules" in the "Built to Last" series focuses on God's guidelines for His house, emphasizing the need to follow these rules to experience lasting favor and legacy. The sermon starts with a prayer for guidance in living according to God's word and stresses the importance of separating from ungodly influences and surrounding oneself with believers. Specific rules for God's house are discussed, including being distinct, serving generously, honoring God's law, and prior /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31856287

Built to Last: Necessary Pauses 06/16/2024

Built to Last: Necessary Pauses Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub's sermon "Necessary Pauses" emphasizes the importance of taking breaks to refocus on God's work, using examples from Nehemiah's dedication of Jerusalem's wall and Jesus' prioritization of relationship with God. Key points include confession and repentance, joyful celebration and generosity, and consecration to live differently for God. The sermon urges the congregation to pause amidst busyness, seek purity before God, give generously, and separate from worldly influences, drawing /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31764181

Built to Last: Difference Makers 06/09/2024

Built to Last: Difference Makers Dr. Jeff delivered a sermon titled "Difference Makers" in the series "Built to Last," emphasizing the importance of impacting future generations and being a light for God. He encouraged believers to use their gifts to build up the body of Christ and serve willingly and joyfully. The sermon highlighted biblical examples of difference makers and the value of those who serve behind the scenes. Dr. Jeff concluded by honoring the faithfulness of previous generations and calling the congregation to reflect on the /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31670087

Stand Alone Messages: Make It Personal 06/02/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Make It Personal Pastor Jon Gaus delivers a sermon titled "Make it Personal," focusing on discovering Jesus in the Old Testament and applying biblical truths to daily life. By comparing the complexity of the Old Testament to "Where's Waldo?", he explains how knowing what Jesus looks like helps us find Him throughout Scripture. Examples like Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22 and Nehemiah's role as a precursor to the Messiah highlight Jesus' presence in the Old Testament. The sermon concludes by urging believers to d /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31569002

Built to Last: Covenant Renewal 05/26/2024

Built to Last: Covenant Renewal Pastor Jeff urges believers to prioritize God, emphasizing the importance of taking a stand for future generations, building strong families grounded in faith, obeying all of God's commands, and faithfully serving the church with generosity. By renewing their commitment to God and living out their faith intentionally, believers can experience God's blessings and pass on a legacy of faith to future generations. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31471842

Built to Last: God-Centeredness 05/19/2024

Built to Last: God-Centeredness The sermon began with reading scripture from the book of Genesis, specifically focusing on God's creation of Adam and Eve. The preacher delved into the profound meaning of being created in the image of God, emphasizing that mankind was uniquely designed to reflect God's character. He emphasized that all humans have intrinsic worth, dignity, and the capacity for good because they bear God's image.The preacher then spoke about how sin distorts God’s image in us. He walked us through the implications of the /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31389087

Built to Last: Faithful Proclamation 05/12/2024

Built to Last: Faithful Proclamation Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub's sermon "Built to Last" underscores the significance of faithful proclamation in creating a biblical community. He explores the impact of Nehemiah 8:1-18, where unity arises from hearing and obeying God's word. Schwarzentraub stresses the role of consistent study and practice of the Scriptures, supporting male leadership in teaching, and the necessity of a worshipful response to God's message. Ultimately, he urges the congregation to find true joy, strength, and obedience in fait /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31389092

Built to Last: Continued Building 05/05/2024

Built to Last: Continued Building Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub's sermon "Continued Building" emphasizes perseverance in faith, using Nehemiah's story to highlight the importance of following God's vision despite opposition. The sermon underscores the necessity of godly leadership, faithfulness to God's plan, and recognizing the significance of each individual's contribution to God's work. Ultimately, the sermon urges the congregation to glorify God, await heavenly unity, and continue building their faith in accordance with God's vision. Speak /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31389097

Built to Last: Choosing Hope 04/28/2024

Built to Last: Choosing Hope The sermon "Choosing Hope" focuses on maintaining hope by staying faithful to God's mission, identity, word, and integrity despite challenges. Using the story of Nehemiah as an example, the sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith and commitment to God's calling. It encourages believers to trust in God's ability to bring hope and victory even in the face of opposition and discouragement. Ultimately, the sermon reminds listeners that with God's help, they can overcome obstacles and fulfill /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31019388

Built to Last: Internal Conflict 04/21/2024

Built to Last: Internal Conflict The sermon highlighted Jesus as the ultimate example of living out God's truth, love, and service to others. It emphasized the importance of reflecting on Jesus' teachings to resolve conflicts within ourselves. Believers were encouraged to be champions of God's word, contagious in their witness, and conscientious in their work. The sermon guided listeners to seek reconciliation through the sacrificial love of Jesus and to actively involve God in resolving conflicts in their lives. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentra /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30921443

Guest Speakers: The Fuel for Building to Last 04/14/2024

Guest Speakers: The Fuel for Building to Last Speaker: Cal Rychener /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30817848

Built to Last: Missional Momentum 04/07/2024

Built to Last: Missional Momentum This weeks sermon emphasizes preparing Godly families for opposition, rejecting fear by trusting God's power, adapting tactics to reach people in the current culture, and encouraging unity and wholehearted participation in missions. Pastor Jeff uses Nehemiah's story to illustrate the importance of commitment, sacrifice, and unity in serving God. Believers are challenged to live fully for Jesus and be actively engaged in fulfilling the mission of making disciples. The sermon underlines the Church's central r /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30719578

Arise: Arise 03/31/2024

Arise: Arise Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30613768

Stand Alone Messages: Arise | Easter 2024 03/31/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Arise | Easter 2024 On Easter Sunday, Pastor Jeff unpacks 1 Peter 3:18, highlighting Christ's death forgiving sins and bringing us to God. He stresses that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not by good works. The purpose of Christ's death is to bring believers into fellowship with God, not just perform good deeds. Belief in Christ's resurrection allows for transformation and hope for eternal life. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30644848

Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday | The Death Of Death 03/29/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday | The Death Of Death Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30602703

Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday | The Death Of Death 03/29/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday | The Death Of Death The sermon by Pastor Jeff emphasizes forgiveness as central to the Christian faith, using Easter events and biblical stories. Forgiveness is depicted as limitless, costly, transferable, undeniable, and foundational to faith. The importance of extending forgiveness to others as we have received from God is highlighted for spiritual growth and to experience God's grace fully. The sermon concludes with an invitation for prayer and guidance on forgiveness, stressing its significance in fostering a deeper relati /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/30603193

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