The Brookside Church Podcast

Join us for Part 7 of "The Hour Has Come," where we dive deep into the final days of Jesus’ life and the powerful events leading up to the cross. Eric Dubach unpacks the real meaning of power and how it’s ultimately surrendered to Jesus in God’s redemptive plan. The escalating power struggle between the Jewish leaders and Pilate—and what’s really driving it How Jesus redefines power under God’s au...

In Part 6 of "The Hour Has Come," Eric Dubach digs deep into the powerful story of Peter’s denial, exploring what really drives us to deny Jesus in moments of fear and pressure. Join us as we discover what it means to move from denial to restoration and how these lessons shape Gospel-saturated communities. Key differences between betrayal and denial, and what makes Peter’s story so relatable The g...

Dive into Part 5 of "The Hour Has Come" sermon series with Eric Dubach as he unpacks the events in John 18 and draws practical lessons for following Jesus today. Discover what it means to pursue a Jesus-centered life and respond faithfully when evil seems to prevail. The difference between calling Jesus “Rabbi” versus “Lord” and the impact on our faith Jesus’ intentional choice to let himself be f...

Unpackswhat it means to serve like Jesus, diving deep into John 13 and challenging us to embrace humble, Gospel-centered service. Discover how living as a son or daughter of God transforms both our hearts and our communities. Explore Jesus’ servant-hearted example in the upper room and what it means for us. Understand the difference between serving for God and serving from God. Learn why no one is...

Explore the true meaning of following Jesus as Brookside Church continues its march toward Easter. Discover how the Name of Jesus transforms expectations and brings life through the cross. Why the crowd’s expectations for Jesus shifted from praise to disappointment What it means when Jesus says “the hour has come” in John 12 The real significance of the Son of Man’s suffering and death Why dying t...

Discover how John chapter 12 marks the start of Jesus’ final week and how four types of people respond to Him. Brookside Church invites you to examine your own devotion in light of Jesus’ sacrifice and the call to build Jesus-centered homes. The significance of Jesus’ visit to Bethany and its timing before Passover Mary’s extravagant devotion to Jesus and what it reveals about true worship The con...

In Part 4 of "How to Build a Great Marriage," Eric Dubach draws lessons from Scripture about wisdom, conflict, and integrity in relationships. Discover practical steps for building a Jesus-centered home that strengthens marriages and uplifts families. Learn how foolishness and wisdom impact marriage through the stories of Job, David, Nabal, and Abigail. Understand the importance of acting quickly...

Discover the keys to building a strong, Jesus-centered marriage in week three of our series at Brookside Church. Eric Dubach unpacks the next level of marriage by exploring how couples can move from a shared life to a shared mission, resulting in gospel-saturated communities. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: Why loving and trusting Jesus together is critical for a thriving marriage, beyond...

Building a great marriage doesn’t happen by accident—protecting your relationship requires intentionality and vigilance. In this message, Pastor Eric Dubach outlines the real threats to marriages and the practical steps you need to take to safeguard your home and honor Jesus. The 10-step progression from temptation to destruction in King David’s life and marriage Why “settling in” and losing focus...

Discover the keys to building Jesus-centered relationships by learning how to become the right one before seeking the right one. This sermon draws on the story of Ruth to offer practical steps for both singles and married individuals to follow Jesus more closely. The importance of surrendering your direction and life choices to God How humility and hidden faithfulness shape your character, even wh...

  John 20:24–31 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”  A believer can be strong and utterly convinced one moment and def...

Luke 10:38–42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Before she fell at his feet and before she anointed his feet, she sat at his feet. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and a...

Acts 15:36–41 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take Mark with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that...

2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:27 But the thing David had done  displeased  the Lord. 2 Samuel 12:1 The Lord sent Nathan to David.  2 Samuel 12:5–6 5 David burned with anger against the man and said...

Genesis 1:2 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. A dove came down! Moses was lifted up out of the water!   Israel is my beloved son!   Mark 1:9–11 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven b...

  Exodus 4:5 “That is so that they may believe that the Lord, the God of their fathers – has appeared to you.” Exodus 14:31 “The Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians.”   Exodus 19:4-5 “Tell the people: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagle’s wings and brought you to myself.’” Exodus 20:22 “Tell the people, ‘You yourselve...

( Ephesians 6:12 NIV ) “Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” ( James 4:1–6 NIV ) 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of me...

1 .It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he ha...

Acts 15:36–41 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take Mark with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that...

2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:27 But the thing David had done  displeased  the Lord. 2 Samuel 12:1 The Lord sent Nathan to David.  2 Samuel 12:5–6 5 David burned with anger against the man and said...

Because the darker the world gets, the more hopeful those in Christ become. ( Daniel 10:1–3 NIV ) 1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.  2 At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. 3 I ate no choice food; no meat o...

1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom 2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the Lord given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. 3 So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting,...

( James 3:17 NIV ) 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. ( Daniel 6:4–5 NIV ) 4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him...

In this week's sermon, Eric Dubach explores the themes of pride, accountability, and the consequences of mocking God as illustrated in Daniel chapter 5. Join us as we unpack the historical and spiritual lessons from the fall of Babylon. Announcement on the upcoming annual business meeting and life track classes starting at Brookside. Recap of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel chapter 2 and its...

In this week's sermon on Daniel Chapter 4, Eric Dubach dives into the themes of integrity and pride and their relevance in today's world. Learn how to manage pride before it leads to downfall and how to communicate truth with love. The greatest sin according to C.S. Lewis and its impact. The importance of managing pride rather than eliminating it. King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation...