BRAVE Church

This week we discussed the three critical confessions that God desires every person to make. Understanding and living these confessions changes a believer by faith. You see, a confession is made by faith through agreement with the Word of God. When your lips confess what the inerrant Word of God reveals your life begins to change by faith. These three clear confessions will help the believer towards wholeness and help them grow in their intimacy with Christ. In addition to the teaching this week Pastor Jeff shared the vision of where BRAVE Church is heading and some of the marvelous ways God is at work among us. May we continue to thank God for His goodness and kindness towards all of us. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

The primary ministry of the Holy Spirit is to magnify the resurrected Christ. When Jesus Christ was on the earth the Holy Spirit descending upon Him at His baptism and remained upon Him for ministry. After Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven the Holy Spirit was dispensed upon His disciples so that their personal ministry would glorify the resurrected Christ. What the Spirit accomplished through Jesus Christ He still desires to accomplish through His church today. Using selected Scriptures God showed us much about the ministry of the Holy Spirit and His desire to work in and through our lives. May you hunger and desire more of the Spirit's work. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

While it is clear from the Scriptures that we are given the person of the Holy Spirit to indwell us when we believe, the Scriptures also make clear the need for us to continue to be filled with Him. This means that we received ALL of the Holy Spirit when we believed, but the Holy Spirit may not still have all of us. Today we were asked to pray daily for the filling of the Holy Spirit so that we can be more effective in our mission. Considering the purpose of Spirit's is essential to help you experience the fullness of Jesus Christ. May your pursuit of the Lord allow the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh this week. Speaker: Cal Rychener

God's design for every believer is to be transformed and conformed to the image of Christ. Using 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 as a foundation we discussed four truths for experiencing total transformation. Allowing God's Word to shape you will help you grow into all that God has designed for you. God's love for you is so great that He will accept you right where you are, but not allow you stay there. Understanding God's love for you and His purpose for you is paramount to experiencing God transforming power. Understanding the truth of God's Word will help you in your growth with Christ and help you become a better ambassador for Him. May His grace about to you as you reflect on this week's message. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Once we are saved that we are disciples of Christ who are called to grow into His likeness. The reality is that Jesus wants YOU! God the Father demonstrated His love to the world by sending His only begotten so that whoever believed would not perish but have Eternal Life. Jesus Christ paid the penalty for all the sins of humanity on the cross for everyone who believes. This free gift is received by grace through faith. However, once you become a believer, Jesus Christ demands full allegiance to Him and His mission on planet earth. This week we discussed four actions that Jesus wants every one of His followers to take. Although the call can be demanding, it also provides the greatest joy and peace for those who follow Him. May the Holy Spirit guide and convict you so that you may become all that God has purposed for you to become. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Before we are saved we are in a spiritual battle with the devil but have yet to realize that fact. Once we are saved, we learn that the devil, the world and our sinful selves attempt to limit us from God's best. The Scriptures teach that when we are on mission for Him that we are the most satisfied and He is the most glorified. We live in a world that is hostile to Jesus Christ, churches that are complacent and apathetic, and countless souls that need to hear and see a demonstration of the Spirit of God in power. As Paul concludes His letter to Timothy, he provides four commands that are essential to allow the church to bring the greatest glory to the Lord. As you listen to the message and read the study questions, consider what application the Lord wants you to make from His Word today. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Just as there are skill sets to grow in relationships, finances, marriage, and parenting, God has provided a means for us to grow in godliness. A growing devotion and reverence for Christ is not automatic and requires a rejection of certain errors so that we can move forward. While these challenges from God's Word are often difficult to hear, they are necessary for understanding how God works to grow us. However, the key is not simply knowing what to do but being willing to apply God's truth to our lives. Consider what application God wants you to make from this week's message. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

God loves the church and has appointed leadership in His Church so that the kingdom of God can be advanced on the planet. God loves those who lead for Him and He desires His Church to love and honor those leaders as well. As we learn about the different types of leaders in the church, it is also important to understand how to respond to leadership in a way that honors God. Following God's Word on these matters is essential for healthy and strong leadership in the church, and will allow the Holy Spirit to pour out blessing on the church. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

When a person is born again they are placed into the Body of Christ. Since every believer now shares the same Heavenly Father we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. In other words, Christians are now a spiritual family. Therefore, God gives clear instruction for his children to relate to one another in His Church. These instructions not only teach us how to have a great love for one another but also provide a great witness to the world. Knowing how to treat older and younger men as well as older and younger women is paramount to our walk with Jesus Christ. Also taking care of widows, which demonstrates the very heart of God, should also be on the forefront of our minds. After you listen to this week's sermon, engage in the following questions in order to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub