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Stand Alone Messages: Three Be’s 11/24/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Three Be’s Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/34128091

Stay the Course: Second Coming Readiness 11/17/2024

Stay the Course: Second Coming Readiness Pastor Jeff emphasized the importance of being ready for the second coming of Christ, contrasting the scoffers’ disbelief with the certainty of His return. He urged believers to live expectantly and grow in godliness, highlighting that true change comes not from commitments, but from a relationship with Jesus. He concluded by reminding the congregation that through grace, believers can live faithfully, peacefully, and authentically as they await Christ's return. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33961957

Stand Alone Messages: Understanding the Times 11/10/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Understanding the Times Pastor Jeff celebrates the 14th anniversary of Brave Church, highlighting not only the church's growth but also honoring veterans coinciding with Veterans Day. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the times by looking up to God in worship, looking back with gratitude for His faithfulness, and looking forward with faith in His promises. Throughout the sermon, he shares testimonies of God’s continued work in the lives of the congregation and the community. Finally, he invites attendees to embrace t /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33870277

Stay the Course: Second Coming Certainty 11/03/2024

Stay the Course: Second Coming Certainty Pastor Jeff emphasized the certainty of Christ's second coming and the importance of adhering to God's Word. He highlighted the patience of God, explaining that His delay in returning is due to His desire for all to come to repentance. Pastor Jeff also addressed the increase of mockers and skeptics who dismiss the promises of God, encouraging the congregation to remain resolute in faith despite external doubts. Finally, he urged everyone to be ready for the Lord's judgment, reminding them of the significanc /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33810322

Stay the Course: Understanding False Teachers 10/27/2024

Stay the Course: Understanding False Teachers Pastor Jeff delivered a powerful sermon focusing on the dangers of false teachers, emphasizing their imminent and comprehensive destruction as warned in Scripture. He delineated the characteristics of false teachers, describing them as arrogant, ignorant, indulgent, adulterous, and immoral, highlighting how they over-promise and under-deliver while ultimately leading people away from the true message of Christ. Pastor Jeff reminded the congregation that true believers experience a change in nature through r /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33810327

Stay the Course: Identifying False Teachers 10/20/2024

Stay the Course: Identifying False Teachers Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of identifying false teachers within the Church, highlighting how they can lead believers astray and undermine the truth of God's Word. Using biblical references, he warns that false teachers are deceptive, divisive, and often driven by greed and immorality, which makes them dangerous to the spiritual health of their listeners. Pastor Jeff urges the congregation to be vigilant in discerning the messages they receive, advocating for a deep commitment to the teachings of /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33538537

Stay the Course: Identifying False Teachers 10/20/2024

Stay the Course: Identifying False Teachers Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33537467

Stay the Course: Biblically Rooted Faith 10/13/2024

Stay the Course: Biblically Rooted Faith Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of having a biblically rooted faith anchored in the powerful return of Jesus Christ, historical eyewitness testimonies, and the trustworthy scriptures. He warns against the influence of false teachers who distort the truths of the Bible and the nature of Christ's return. The significance of aligning one's beliefs and life with the teachings of scripture is highlighted, showing that true faith is not based on mere personal experience but on the collective witness of thos /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33439332

Stay the Course: Consistently Communicating Faith 10/06/2024

Stay the Course: Consistently Communicating Faith Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of constant communication with God as essential for spiritual growth and maintaining faith. He uses the analogy of a coach repeatedly teaching fundamentals to illustrate how believers need reminders of the gospel truths to stay the course. Drawing from the apostle Peter's teachings, Pastor Jeff encourages believers to be diligent in sharing their faith and being considerate of those who already believe, while also recognizing their own mortality and the urgency of their /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/33368557

Stay the Course: Consistently Communicating Faith 10/06/2024

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 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

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: Satisfying Service 06/30/2024

Stand Alone Messages: Satisfying Service In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff underscores the significance of recognizing and utilizing the spiritual gifts bestowed by God. He emphasizes that believers are divinely equipped to contribute significantly to the kingdom. These gifts are not intended for personal gain, but to fortify the church and advance the propagation of faith. Pastor Jeff advocates for discovering, utilizing, and growing in one's spiritual talents and provides practical tools for discovering what those are. May this week's message e /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/31856287

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/33401832

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

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