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No Mercy: Know Your Identity 07/19/2026

No Mercy: Know Your Identity Pastor Jeff continues the "No Mercy" series by exploring the true identity of a believer. Drawing from Romans chapter 6, this message explains that when you trust in Jesus, your old, sinful self dies and is buried. God does not simply improve your old life; He raises you as an entirely new creation with a completely new identity. Are you still trying to live in your old grave clothes, struggling with the same old habits? Watch this video to discover how to walk in the freedom and power of your new life in C /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/42145810

No Mercy: Know Your Enemy 07/12/2026

No Mercy: Know Your Enemy What if the greatest enemy you'll ever face isn't out there—it's inside you? Pastor Jeff opens this powerful series, *No Mercy*, with a stunning confession from the Apostle Paul: "The good I want, I do not do. But I practice the very evil I do not want" (Romans 7:19). If the foremost missionary theologian struggled with sin's relentless grip, you're not alone in your battle. This message will shatter the illusion that commitment alone can set you free—and point you toward the only One who can. Don't mis /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/42052105

Stand Alone Messages: 250 Years in the Potter's Hands 07/05/2026

Stand Alone Messages: 250 Years in the Potter's Hands What if the clay refuses the potter's hands—and a nation forgets who formed it? On America's 250th birthday weekend, Pastor Jeff opened Jeremiah 18 to reveal four sobering truths: God forms nations, restores obedient ones, judges disobedient ones, and ultimately abandons rebellious ones. Like Israel hauled into Babylonian captivity, no nation is untouchable—but revival only takes a faithful few willing to bend the knee. Don't let hopelessness win. Watch or listen now and discover how *your* surrender co /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41970585

Unstoppable: God Is Not Done With You Yet 06/29/2026

Unstoppable: God Is Not Done With You Yet What if God is still writing your story, even when the storm has raged for 14 days and the ship is breaking apart? In Acts 27–28, Pastor Jeff walks us through Paul's harrowing journey—shipwreck, snakebite, hostile crowds, and two years under guard—revealing five powerful truths: nothing will redirect your course, sink your calling, end your assignment, stop God's timing, or silence your message. Like Paul breaking bread in the storm's chaos, you can trust that God's faithfulness holds even when circum /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41865220

Unstoppable: You Are God's Witness 06/21/2026

Unstoppable: You Are God's Witness What if the very chains holding you back are actually positioning you for your greatest moment of witness? In Acts 25–26, Pastor Jeff unpacks how the Apostle Paul—imprisoned for two years—suddenly stood before kings, governors, and city leaders, not by accident, but by God's perfect design. God opens the doors, assembles the audience, and empowers the witness—all you bring is availability. Whether you're a father, a neighbor, or someone who's believed the lie that your story isn't good enough, this /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41717690

Unstoppable: When Following God Feels Disappointing 06/14/2026

Unstoppable: When Following God Feels Disappointing Pastor Jeff reminded us that following Jesus doesn’t guarantee an easy life—it often means enduring trials, delays, and opposition. Through Paul’s two-year imprisonment in Acts 24, we see a man who refused to be shaken by critics, compromise his convictions, waste his circumstances, or doubt God’s faithfulness. God often does His greatest work in the hidden seasons, building character and preparing us for what lies ahead. When God’s timing doesn’t match our expectations, we can trust that He is /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41653375

Unstoppable: God's Curriculum for Building Courage 06/07/2026

Unstoppable: God's Curriculum for Building Courage What if God's building courage in you through the very trials that make you want to quit? Paul stood before hostile crowds and corrupt leaders, declaring his clean conscience before God—only to be struck and threatened with death by forty conspirators. Pastor Jeff reveals how God uses questioned faithfulness, ineffective witness, overwhelming odds, and apparent failure as his curriculum for courage. When Paul's nephew overheard the murder plot, God's invisible hand delivered his visible plan—just as Jes /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41566785

Unstoppable: When Your Story Becomes Your Sermon 05/31/2026

Unstoppable: When Your Story Becomes Your Sermon What happens when your deepest shame becomes your greatest sermon? Pastor Jeff reveals the transformative power of testimony through the Apostle Paul's dramatic conversion story—showing us that every believer has an identical narrative of redemption. Paul wasn't just a "bad guy"—he was a violent terrorist against Christians, breathing murderous threats and giving approval to their deaths. Yet when Christ intercepted him on the Damascus road, everything changed. Pastor Jeff emphasizes that authentic Chri /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41497000

Unstoppable: The Cost of Courageous Obedience 05/24/2026

Unstoppable: The Cost of Courageous Obedience What does it truly cost to follow Christ with uncompromising courage? Pastor Jeff explores this through Paul’s journey to Jerusalem in Acts 21, where he willingly faced imprisonment and suffering for the name of Jesus. Despite pleas from fellow believers to turn back, Paul remained steadfast, showing that authentic discipleship means staying faithful through opposition, surrendering personal preferences for gospel unity, and trusting God’s purpose in every trial. From false accusations to brutal persecu /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41412065

Guest Speakers: What Do You Say? 05/17/2026

Guest Speakers: What Do You Say? What if the very people who condemned you became your pathway to grace? Pastor Len reveals how Jesus transformed a brutal mob scene—a woman caught in adultery, dragged before an angry crowd—into a masterclass in divine compassion. Watch as Jesus stoops to write in the dirt, deflecting confrontation while their consciences convict them one by one. This isn't weakness; it's the power of a Savior who died for both the sinner and her accusers. Discover how Christ's radical forgiveness reaches even His enemi /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41328010

Unstoppable: Fully Yielded 05/10/2026

Unstoppable: Fully Yielded Have you ever wondered what it looks like to live fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit? Pastor Jeff takes us into Acts 20, where Paul demonstrates five powerful evidences of a life completely yielded to God. After narrowly escaping a riot in Ephesus, Paul doesn't retreat—instead, he gathers the disciples to strengthen and encourage them, modeling what it means to pour into others relentlessly. Through Paul's tearful farewell to the Ephesian elders, we see a leader who served with humility, obeyed courageo /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41243930

Unstoppable: Why Most Christians Lack Power 05/03/2026

Unstoppable: Why Most Christians Lack Power Pastor Jeff unpacks five barriers that keep believers from walking in the spiritual power God has for them. Through Acts 19, he shows how incomplete truth, fading love, fake authority, hidden sin, and spiritual compromise can block the abundant life Jesus Christ promised. This message is a call to move beyond comfortable Christianity into full surrender, deeper relationship with Christ, and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The question is simple: what’s standing between you and your spiritual br /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41136220

Unstoppable: How Kingdom Leaders Are Built Differently 04/26/2026

Unstoppable: How Kingdom Leaders Are Built Differently What if God's calling you to stop waiting and start serving right now? Paul labored faithfully as a tent maker in Corinth—proof that kingdom leaders serve in obscurity before they lead visibly. Pastor Jeff challenges the lie that "one day I will" counts as obedience, showing how God builds character through faithful service, staying committed when ministry gets hard, trusting Him to guard what He assigns, and receiving input from fellow believers. Craving purpose or growing in faith? This message shows ho /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/41024960

Unstoppable: Revival Starts With A Remnant 04/19/2026

Unstoppable: Revival Starts With A Remnant What if the remnant God's seeking to spark revival is you? Paul boldly proclaimed Jesus as the exclusive path to salvation in Athens, confronting their cultural idolatry head-on despite fierce opposition. Pastor Jeff challenges us that revival doesn't require masses—just faithful few who clearly proclaim Christ, humbly receive Scripture, boldly confront idols, and urgently demand repentance. Through our Taking Ground campaign and expanding campuses, God's positioning us to reach more souls before judgment /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40935665

Unstoppable: Let God Keep Leading the Mission 04/12/2026

Unstoppable: Let God Keep Leading the Mission What if the most powerful weapon against opposition isn't strategy, but surrender? Pastor Jeff reveals how Paul and Silas discovered divine authority through trials—worshiping in chains until earthquakes shattered their prison walls. When the gospel disrupts everything, from fortune-telling businesses to entire households finding salvation, we learn God uses our circumstances to unleash His power and advance His kingdom. Whether you're facing unexpected detours or feeling beaten down, this message shows h /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40863480

: The Only Road To Life 04/05/2026

: The Only Road To Life This Easter sermon presents the fundamental gospel message centered on Christ's resurrection as validation of His claims and the pathway to salvation. The pastor emphasizes three critical truths: humanity's sinful nature and its eternal consequences, Christ's substitutionary death and resurrection as the only remedy, and the necessity of personally calling upon Jesus for salvation. The message challenges cultural assumptions about Christianity, warning that many who identify as Christians may not have genui /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40740730

Stand Alone Messages: The Only Road To Life 04/05/2026

Stand Alone Messages: The Only Road To Life This Easter sermon presents the fundamental gospel message centered on Christ's resurrection as validation of His claims and the pathway to salvation. The pastor emphasizes three critical truths: humanity's sinful nature and its eternal consequences, Christ's substitutionary death and resurrection as the only remedy, and the necessity of personally calling upon Jesus for salvation. The message challenges cultural assumptions about Christianity, warning that many who identify as Christians may not have genui /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40742050

Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday - A Moment Away From Eternity 04/03/2026

Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday - A Moment Away From Eternity What if your worst moment could become your doorway to eternal life? One criminal mocked Jesus even while hanging inches away from salvation, yet another found paradise through simple, desperate faith. Pastor shared how three crosses reveal three destinies—one dying in sin, one dying to sin, and Jesus dying for sin. As you face your own moment before eternity, will you join the criminal who humbly called "Jesus, remember me" and discovered grace beyond imagination? Don't wait—listen now and find the hop /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40737800

God's Plan for Israel: How Then Shall We Live? 03/29/2026

God's Plan for Israel: How Then Shall We Live? What if understanding God's heart for Israel could transform your faith journey today? Through four weeks of biblical exploration, Pastor Jeff reveals how God's unwavering covenant with Israel illuminates His faithfulness to us all. Drawing from Palm Sunday's powerful imagery, this message unpacks five practical ways to align our hearts with God's eternal promises—from rejecting anti-Semitism to sharing Christ's love. Whether you're wrestling with current events or seeking deeper spiritual roots, this tim /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40670940

God's Plan for Israel: God Keeps His Word 03/23/2026

God's Plan for Israel: God Keeps His Word Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub proclaims that God keeps His word—or nothing else matters—especially His everlasting covenant with Israel, as vivid in Jeremiah 31:35-37: as long as sun, moon, and stars endure, Israel remains His nation. He unpacks scriptures like Hebrews 8, Galatians 3, and Romans 11, refuting claims God rejected or replaced Israel. God's sovereign promises to Abraham stand firm, uniting Jew and Gentile in Christ's new covenant while preserving Israel's future salvation. Trust His authoritat /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40592925

Stand Alone Messages: How Jesus Ministers to His Disciples 03/16/2026

Stand Alone Messages: How Jesus Ministers to His Disciples What if being stuck in God's "waiting room" is actually an invitation to discover his perfect timing? Through the powerful story of Lazarus, Pastor Jon reveals how Jesus intentionally delayed—not out of indifference, but to showcase something greater. With warmth and wisdom, he unpacks how God's timing, though rarely matching ours, always serves his glory and our growth. Whether you're wrestling with unanswered prayers or searching for peace in the pause, this message offers fresh hope and practical insig /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40498625

God's Plan for Israel: Is God Finished With Israel? 03/08/2026

God's Plan for Israel: Is God Finished With Israel? Have you ever wondered if God's ancient promises still stand today? Drawing from Romans 11, Pastor Jeff powerfully unpacks how God's covenant with Israel remains unshakeable. Through vivid imagery of an olive tree, we see how Gentile believers are graciously grafted into Israel's spiritual heritage while God's specific promises to Israel remain. Pastor Jeff reveals that Israel's current hardening is only partial and temporary—until the full number of Gentiles comes to faith. Then, as Scripture declares, " /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40368635

God's Plan for Israel: God's Plan for Israel 03/01/2026

God's Plan for Israel: God's Plan for Israel Have you ever wondered why God's heart beats so strongly for Israel? Through an unbreakable covenant, God chose Israel not for their greatness, but to display His faithfulness to all nations. Pastor Jeff unpacks how God initiated, secured, and promises to restore His relationship with Israel—a relationship as eternal as the stars in the sky. For Christians today, standing with Israel isn't political; it's biblical. Through Israel came our Jewish Messiah, Jesus Christ. Discover God's unchanging love for Hi /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40284080

God's Plan for Israel: God's Plan for Israel 03/01/2026

Unstoppable: The Courage for Missional Integrity 02/22/2026

Unstoppable: The Courage for Missional Integrity Have you ever felt the weight of religious rules overshadowing the freedom Christ died to give you? In Acts 15, we witness a pivotal moment where Paul and Barnabas confront those adding burdens to new believers. Pastor Jeff unpacks how the early church protected the pure gospel—Jesus plus nothing—against legalism that threatened to complicate God's simple plan of grace. Through compelling stories and biblical truth, he reveals how wisdom protects both our freedom in Christ and fellowship with others, wh /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40192655

Unstoppable: The Courage for Missional Integrity 02/22/2026

Stand Alone Messages: (UN)EMBARRASSED OF JESUS 02/15/2026

Stand Alone Messages: (UN)EMBARRASSED OF JESUS What if standing boldly for Jesus wasn't just for the early church, but your divine calling today? In this powerful message, Pastor Johnson shares his journey from cautious faith to radical conviction, revealing how God transformed him from avoiding public speaking to boldly proclaiming Christ in places like the White House and Congo. Through compelling stories of facing opposition and finding supernatural courage, he challenges us to move beyond comfortable Christianity to become "unembarrassed" followers /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40117375

Unstoppable: Built Through the Battle 02/10/2026

Unstoppable: Built Through the Battle In Acts 14, Pastor Jeff unpacks how Paul and Barnabas went from being worshipped as gods to being stoned and left for dead—yet immediately returned to preaching. Through their example, we learn five crucial truths for spiritual growth: continue speaking boldly when opposed, trust God's work in others, redirect praise to God alone, keep serving after being hurt, and strengthen fellow believers for lasting impact. This powerful message challenges us to embrace trials as God's transformative curriculum. Want /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/40061165

Unstoppable: How The Mission Keeps Moving 02/01/2026

Unstoppable: How The Mission Keeps Moving What if hearing God's voice was simpler than we thought? Through a powerful journey into Acts 13, Pastor Jeff reveals how even when trusted companions leave and opposition rises, God's mission advances through clear gospel proclamation. Drawing from Paul and Barnabas's experience in Pisidian Antioch, he shares how unconditional forgiveness and Spirit-filled joy fuel unstoppable kingdom growth. Whether you're wrestling with past regrets or seeking fresh purpose, this message illuminates how embracing God's g /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/39953735

Unstoppable: The Church God Uses 01/25/2026

Unstoppable: The Church God Uses Have you ever wondered what makes a church truly effective in God's eyes? In a powerful exploration of Acts 13, Pastor Jeff reveals how the early church in Antioch became a launching pad for world-changing mission. Through prayer, fasting, and bold proclamation of God's Word, this diverse group of believers demonstrated what happens when a church fully depends on the Holy Spirit's power. Whether facing opposition from religious leaders or witnessing miraculous conversions, they remained faithful to their ca /episode/index/show/bravechurch/id/39871885

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