BRAVE Church

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 God's purpose in their lives. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

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 Schwarzentraub

Speaker: Cal Rychener

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 role in reaching nations and calls for believers to be spiritually strong, trusting, adaptable, united, and wholehearted in their dedication to Jesus' mission. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

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

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 relationship with God. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

This week we discussed how forgiveness is central to the Christian faith. 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. May this week's sermon be an encouragement for you to foster a deeper relationship with God through the practice of forgiveness. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

This week's sermon focuses on how Christians face more challenges as they grow in faith. When opposition escalates as we following God, it should encourage our reliance on prayer and wisdom and emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith despite challenges. Believers are urged to trust in God's strength and remain steadfast in their allegiance, even when faced with discouragement. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

This week's sermon stresses serving God wholeheartedly and working together as a church. Pastor Jeff emphasizes worship, commitment, and humility using Nehemiah's rebuilding of the wall as an example. Believers are urged to serve without delay or seeking recognition, prioritizing God's work over personal desires. The overarching message is that everyone has a role in God's kingdom, and progress is achieved through devoted service. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Jesus confronted the brokenness of the world by healing the sick and marginalized, showing them the way to hope and restoration. He called people to repentance and transformation, offering forgiveness and salvation through a relationship with God. Followers of Christ are challenged to do the same by confronting brokenness, pointing others to Jesus for healing, and being agents of reconciliation empowered by the Holy Spirit. By stepping out in faith and love, we can make a lasting impact in the world and bring the light of Christ into the darkness. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub