What happens if we truly abide in Christ?

In this sermon from John 15:1–7, Pastor Eric Brown explores the condition behind spiritual fruit, endurance, and answered prayer. Jesus promises that “if you abide in Me… ask whatever you wish”—but that promise is rooted in surrender, obedience, and remaining connected to Him as the true Vine.

Through a powerful illustration of laying aside the weight, this message challenges believers to release sin, self-will, and burdens Jesus already carried on the cross, and to lean fully on the Holy Spirit for strength.

This episode invites listeners to examine what they are carrying, choose surrender over self-effort, and remain connected to Christ.

In this powerful sermon from BETH-EL C.O.G.I.C., Pastor Eric Brown teaches from Acts 9 how Jesus transformed Saul from a persecutor into an informant for the church. This message reveals how Christ exposes spiritual tactics, guards believers from isolation and deception, and equips the church to endure, remain covered, and finish the race faithfully.

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In this powerful sermon from Romans 7:22–25, Pastor Eric Brown teaches on the internal struggle believers face as they seek to live for God while contending with human weakness. This message reminds us that spiritual tension does not mean failure, but often reveals that the Spirit of God is actively working within us.

“I’m In the Fight of My Life” explains that deliverance through Jesus Christ is real and immediate, while the daily Christian walk requires ongoing trust, prayer, and dependence on God. Through biblical teaching and pastoral insight, we are encouraged to walk by the Spirit, feed our faith, and rely on Christ for victory in every season.

This sermon is for anyone who loves God, desires to do right, yet finds themselves in an ongoing spiritual battle. It offers clarity, encouragement, and hope rooted in Scripture.

Scripture Focus: Romans 7:22–25 Speaker: Pastor Eric Brown

Life often places us in difficult in-between seasons—those moments when we are caught between God’s promise and its fulfillment. In this message from Psalm 27, we examine how David navigated uncertainty, fear, and delay by depending fully on God and studying His Word.

When David prayed, “Teach me Your way, Lord,” he revealed true spiritual maturity—recognizing complete dependence on God rather than personal strength or experience. This sermon explores how the Bible serves as our spiritual playbook, providing clear guidance for spiritual warfare, trusting God’s direction, responding to crisis, and waiting patiently on the Lord.

David consistently paused to inquire of the Lord before making decisions, teaching us the importance of seeking God’s guidance before acting. Even in difficult cave seasons, we are reminded that God is working behind the scenes and has not brought us this far to abandon us.

This message will encourage you to slow down, study God’s Word, trust His timing, and move forward with confidence in every season of life.

What do you do when life feels out of place—when you’re still believing God, but your circumstances haven’t changed?

In this powerful audio message, Pastor Eric Brown teaches from Jeremiah 29:4–14, reminding us that exile is not abandonment. Even in seasons of loss, discipline, delay, or transition, God remains present and purposeful. Restoration is promised—but it unfolds on God’s timetable, not ours.

This sermon explores the biblical meaning of exile and connects it to modern life, showing how healing can begin even while we’re still in difficult situations. Through examples from Jeremiah, Daniel, the Hebrew boys, Adam and Eve, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus Christ, Pastor Brown encourages listeners to remain faithful, hopeful, and rooted in God’s plan.

You’ll be reminded that:

• God’s discipline is never destruction
• Exile does not pause your calling or your living
• Faithfulness is still required while waiting
• God may not remove you immediately, but He will be with you
• Restoration is complete, intentional, and certain

This message is for anyone navigating spiritual, emotional, relational, or circumstantial exile and needing reassurance that God still has a future and a hope for you.

“Exile is temporary. Restoration is promised.”

Scripture Focus

Jeremiah 29:4–14 Psalm 90:10 Genesis 3:23–24 Daniel 6 Philippians 4:13

About This Series

This sermon is part of the “Follow God’s Plan” teaching series, designed to help believers stay aligned with God’s purpose—even in uncertain seasons.

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Discover the powerful truth about God's heart for restoration after failure through the biblical account of King David and the prophet Nathan. This message explores how God responds to our worst mistakes with love and restoration rather than abandonment. Learn why God sends people to confront our sin as an act of rescue, not punishment, and understand the strategic way Nathan approached David using language that would resonate with his shepherd background. Explore the nature of temptation as a temporary traveler that becomes dangerous when we allow it to stay, leading to cycles of sin and deception. Understand the crucial difference between apology and true repentance, and why calling sin by its proper name is essential for freedom. Discover how David's immediate confession led to immediate restoration and why some people delay their healing by delaying their repentance. Learn practical steps for genuine repentance that keeps you aligned with your God-given purpose while stepping away from destructive patterns. This biblical teaching on restoration, repentance, forgiveness, and God's grace provides hope for anyone struggling with failure, guilt, or repeated sin patterns. Find encouragement in knowing that God's plan for your life doesn't change because of your failures, and discover how to prioritize God's presence over position, comfort, or image. Perfect for anyone seeking biblical guidance on overcoming sin, understanding God's discipline as love, and walking in true freedom through genuine repentance and restoration.

Discover how to find strength and navigate life's most challenging moments by doing things God's way. This powerful message explores the biblical account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and reveals timeless principles for overcoming overwhelming circumstances and impossible situations.Learn the importance of maintaining consistent spiritual habits and prayer practices even when facing trials and tribulations. Understand why prayer is essential for spiritual preparation and how two-way communication with God equips us for future challenges. Explore the meaning behind Gethsemane as an oil press and discover why process is crucial in God's plan for your life.This message addresses common struggles including spiritual warfare, the battle between human desires and God's will, dealing with failed support systems, and learning to yield completely to divine purpose. Find encouragement knowing that while there may be opposition at every level of your journey, God also provides help and support when you need it most.Key topics covered include Christian living, spiritual growth, prayer and meditation, trusting God's timing, overcoming fear and anxiety, biblical wisdom for difficult decisions, and finding purpose in life's processes. Whether you're facing a major life decision, going through a difficult season, or seeking to deepen your relationship with God, this message provides practical biblical guidance for doing things God's way.Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual encouragement, biblical wisdom for life challenges, guidance on prayer and spiritual disciplines, understanding God's will and purpose, or learning to trust divine timing and process. This message will inspire you to step up, take charge of your calling, and find strength in knowing that help is on the way when you choose to do things God's way.

The parable of the prodigal son reveals profound truths about God's character and timing. Many believers struggle with impatience, wanting immediate results instead of trusting God's perfect timing, as seen in the lives of Joseph and David who waited decades for promises to be fulfilled. The prodigal son's mistake wasn't just taking his inheritance early, but taking it to the wrong place and using his gifts outside of God's intended purpose. When he came to his senses and returned home, his father welcomed him with open arms, demonstrating that we cannot behave our way into relationship with God. True transformation comes from developing genuine intimacy with Christ, not from behavior modification, and we must be patient with others in their spiritual journey rather than showing judgment like the older brother.

The feeding of the 5,000 reveals a powerful lesson about stepping up when God calls. A nameless boy with five barley loaves and two fish demonstrates that God uses ordinary offerings to create extraordinary miracles. While Philip calculated costs and Andrew questioned adequacy, this young boy simply offered what he had. The miracle shows divine multiplication - 5 plus 2 equaled food for thousands with 12 baskets remaining. Throughout Scripture, ordinary people like Gideon, David, Moses, and Esther stepped up despite their limitations. God doesn't need our perfection; He needs our availability. When we stop focusing on what we lack and offer what we have, little becomes much in the Master's hands.

The enemy prowls like a lion seeking someone to devour, but did you know God has already filed a divine order of protection over your life? What we often call luck is actually God's invisible shield at work! Are you honoring this protection or violating it by entertaining the enemy? Discover how to live securely under God's protection and effectively resist the adversary's attacks.