BRAVE Church

Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of fighting for the church, calling it the primary battle for believers. He explains that the church displays Christ's creation and passion and serves as a vital space for worship, ministry, and community. Through scripture, Pastor Jeff illustrates that Jesus established the church to be a transformative force against worldly influences. He urges congregants to recognize their role in the church, emphasizing that it is the vehicle through which Christ's authority and mission are executed, ultimately encouraging a unified and active engagement in their faith. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Pastor emphasizes the essential role of prayer in the life of a believer and the church, asserting that without it, we are powerless. He encourages the congregation to deepen their prayer life, reminding them that prayer is crucial for spiritual warfare and alignment with God's will. Using examples from Scripture and personal stories, Pastor highlights how prayer was integral to Jesus' ministry, the apostles' work, and the early church's growth. As they embark on 21 days of prayer, Pastor urges everyone to pray comprehensively, specifically for the mission, and personally for their responsibilities, affirming that prayer is vital for experiencing God's power and presence. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of being spiritually dressed with the armor of God as outlined in Ephesians 6, which includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. He addresses different groups within the congregation: those who do not know Christ, those who are stagnant in their faith, and those who are strong in their faith, encouraging each to take action according to their needs. He highlights that Christ not only saves but also empowers believers to live out their faith actively and share the gospel. This concludes with an invitation for personal commitment and growth, urging everyone to put on Christ's attire for their spiritual journey. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare and the necessity of evangelism in the fight against sin and darkness. He highlights that the gospel is not neutral, and every individual is either moving towards salvation or destruction, making it crucial for Christians to actively oppose sin. Throughout the sermon, he urges believers to embrace their new identity in Christ, to stand firm against spiritual opposition, and to target the true enemy that seeks to divide and distract. Ultimately, Pastor Jeff calls each person to live boldly for Christ, encouraging them not to back down and to pursue a mission of sharing the gospel with the world. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

This week we began a new series called Waging War Against Our Enemy. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he placed all of his present and future disciples on mission so that we would be actively advancing Christ's kingdom until he returns. That means that we are not called to be spectators and consumers but courageous warriors who actively engaged in the battle of sharing and living the Gospel in a hostile world. Many are not engaged in the fight because they know that criticism will come if they engage. This week we learned how to stay engaged in the battle without remaining passive. Knowing how to fight is very important so that we can experience the power of God. Our prayer is that this week's message lays the foundation for how to engage in the battle of Christian warfare. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

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In our current "woke" culture, God's design for gender is being neglected to follow satanic ideologies that promote the LGTBQ agenda. At BRAVE we champion the Word of God and desire that both men and women can live out the fullness of their design and calling. On Mother's Day we celebrated women by studying Proverbs 31. This week, on Father's Day, we specifically addressed the men as we studied Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians at the end of his first letter. The need of the hour is for men to be men and stand up and lead so that Christ can be glorified, and our culture will turn their hearts back to God. May this week's message be an encouragement to both our men and women as we seek to honor the Lord. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

This week we concluded the book of Exodus as we learned how to experience God's glory. God's purpose in delivering Israel out of the bondage of Egypt was not simply to get them to the promised land. God's purpose was so that He could dwell with them. Early in the book He demonstrates His sovereignty and power as He plans and executes the delivery of the nation. As Israel meets at Mt. Sinai, they learn that God has a way that He desires them to live so that He can dwell with them. God's desire has always been to have a relationship with His people and not just be distant. We see the fullness of God's love for us in sending Jesus Christ to the world so that he could "tabernacle" among us. God still wants to dwell with us and live with us as we journey through life. May the conclusion of this series in Exodus help you walk out your relationship with Jesus Christ. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub