bread church

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Weekly talks from bread, in Hollywood, CA.

Bread is an open-minded, Spirit-filled, non-denominational church in the heart of Los Angeles. We believe in the world-changing power of Jesus and

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May 22, 2023 David: Give it to God.
We begin our series in 1 and 2 Samuel with the story of Hannah. Her culture
tells her that she is valued only if she bears children, but she is barren.
This causes great distress. Her husband Elkanah tries to be kind, but
unwittingly simply replaces one sort of cultural expectation and oppression
with another (that her worth can be found in being a loved wife). Hannah
chooses instead to pray and seek God. In doing so she gives both herself
and her potential pregnancy to God, and it is this process of surrender
that brings joy and peace. Moreover in her rejoicing she hints at a greater
peace that is to come- not just for her, but the whole world. God’s
anointed Messiah is coming, the prince of peace, to end all anguish and
strife. When we can come before him in prayer and submission, he carries us
free from the burdens that cultural expectation look to oppress us with,
and we can as Hannah did before, live in peace and joy.
By Ed Flint
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44min
May 21, 2023 David: Give it to God
We begin our series in 1 and 2 Samuel with the story of Hannah. Her culture
tells her that she is valued only if she bears children, but she is barren.
This causes great distress. Her husband Elkanah tries to be kind, but
unwittingly simply replaces one sort of cultural expectation and oppression
with another (that her worth can be found in being a loved wife). Hannah
chooses instead to pray and seek God. In doing so she gives both herself
and her potential pregnancy to God, and it is this process of surrender
that brings joy and peace. Moreover in her rejoicing she hints at a greater
peace that is to come- not just for her, but the whole world. God’s
anointed Messiah is coming, the prince of peace, to end all anguish and
strife. When we can come before him in prayer and submission, he carries us
free from the burdens that cultural expectation look to oppress us with,
and we can as Hannah did before, live in peace and joy.
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44min
May 15, 2023 Worship and money.
Concluding our series on worship we consider how we treat money as an act
of worship. Paul encourages us all, rich or poor, to not put our faith in
money. The love of money can lead to all sorts of problems. Rather
contentment is what we’re after. And it can be found by all, wealthy or
not, when the whole of our lives (including our wallets) are orientated
around, and given in worship to, the only One worthy of devotion. When we
worship him we experience the rich provision of everything for our
enjoyment that God promises.
By Ed Flint
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41min
May 14, 2023 Worship Money
Concluding our series on worship we consider how we treat money as an act
of worship. Paul encourages us all, rich or poor, to not put our faith in
money. The love of money can lead to all sorts of problems. Rather
contentment is what we’re after. And it can be found by all, wealthy or
not, when the whole of our lives (including our wallets) are orientated
around, and given in worship to, the only One worthy of devotion. When we
worship him we experience the rich provision of everything for our
enjoyment that God promises.
...more
41min
May 08, 2023 Generosity as worship.
Though sung worship is central to our expression of church (culturally, and
certainly for us at Bread) the words translated as worship in the new
testament aren’t actually to do with singing specifically at all. They
build to a much more general picture full and submission and devotion, and
wherever these new worshipful communities spread, generosity was their
hallmark. It’s not an aspect of christianity that many of us feel most
comfortable with, is it? But as Paul reminded the church in Corinth (a
community particularly known for its generous promises) giving should not
be done under compulsion; rather as a mark of evidence that God’s grace has
been understood. Let’s return to this picture of God as the ultimate
cheerful giver - the one who shows us how much He loves to gives his
children good gifts - as we try to comprehend how this was always meant to
work for us too.
By Hannah Flint
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36min
May 07, 2023 Generosity as Worship
Though sung worship is central to our expression of church (culturally, and
certainly for us at Bread) the words translated as worship in the new
testament aren’t actually to do with singing specifically at all. They
build to a much more general picture full and submission and devotion, and
wherever these new worshipful communities spread, generosity was their
hallmark. It’s not an aspect of christianity that many of us feel most
comfortable with, is it? But as Paul reminded the church in Corinth (a
community particularly known for its generous promises) giving should not
be done under compulsion; rather as a mark of evidence that God’s grace has
been understood. Let’s return to this picture of God as the ultimate
cheerful giver - the one who shows us how much He loves to gives his
children good gifts - as we try to comprehend how this was always meant to
work for us too.
...more
36min
May 01, 2023 What's the Spirit got to do with it?
The fullest depiction of worship services in NT is found in Paul’s first
letter to the Corinthians. There he encourages the church to both follow
the way of love and eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit. It’s always
both/and not either/or. When we do both the church is edified, which is
always the goal. A church full of the Spirit and full of love is the hope
both for us and the world. In this talk we look specifically at the role of
the gifts of tongues and prophecy to edify us all.
By Ed Flint
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45min
April 30, 2023 What's the Spirit got to do with it?
The fullest depiction of worship services in NT is found in Paul’s first
letter to the Corinthians. There he encourages the church to both follow
the way of love and eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit. It’s always
both/and not either/or. When we do both the church is edified, which is
always the goal. A church full of the Spirit and full of love is the hope
both for us and the world. In this talk we look specifically at the role of
the gifts of tongues and prophecy to edify us all.
...more
45min
April 24, 2023 Why do we sing?
What does Paul mean when he encourages us to sing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs? The role of music in worship isn’t just about creative
expression or an excuse to pad out a church service. The way we sing in
church today dates back to the days of King David who understood that music
was a way to access the presence of God.
By Ben Manusama
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46min
April 23, 2023 Why Do We Sing?
What does Paul mean when he encourages us to sing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs? The role of music in worship isn’t just about creative
expression or an excuse to pad out a church service. The way we sing in
church today dates back to the days of King David who understood that music
was a way to access the presence of God.
...more
46min

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