Bay Ridge Christian Church

Christians have a firm foundation for hope each day because of God’s character, His sovereignty, and the return of Jesus to make all things new. Psalm 118:24 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-life/

All works are done through Christ who fills our thirst. John 19:28-30 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-at-the-center/

Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself. 1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope/

Freedom is the ability to live in accord with human nature as created by God, which was marred by sin but is restored in Christ and revealed in Scripture. John 8:31-36 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/what-is-freedom/

Christians are rooted in God’s grace and flourish as they are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel. Colossians 2:6-7; Matthew 28:19-20 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-reach-the-world/

We are called to the act of selfless service and contribution to our local church, family and community. Text: Philippians 2:3-8 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-improve-your-serve/

Scripture reminds us that “it is not good for man to be alone.” but in a world that often celebrates independence Paul offers us a different picture—one of deep connection.. In 1 Corinthians 12, he gives us a vivid image of what life in the Body of Christ looks like when we are united by the Holy Spirit: not isolated parts doing their own thing, but a living, breathing community where every member...

Christians love God because they are rooted in God’s grace which proceeds from God’s love. One of the highest expressions of Christian understanding is that we gather to worship the God who is Love and made us for love. Colossians 2:6-7, Deuteronomy 6:4-5 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-in-love-why-we-gather/

Christians are rooted in Christ through the gospel to flourish in their Christian life. Text: Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:1-2 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-in-the-gospel-of-grace/

The end of the story isn't chaos, but Christ -- and in Him, we have a sure and glorious hope. Revelation 21:1-8 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-end-of-the-world-as-we-hope-it/

Elders are men with godly character who put the faith into practice at home and in public, who understand the faith and are able to encourage believers in the truth and correct error. Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-requirements-for-an-elder/

Elders are called to oversee and shepherd the flock by feeding, protecting, leading, and equipping it to follow Jesus and serve God. 1 Peter 5:1-4 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-role-of-elders

Elders are a group of men called by God to shepherd the local church together. Titus 1:5 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/elders-the-pastoral-leadership-team

Question 39 - What is adoption? Adoption is the gracious act of God in which He makes us members of His family with all of the rights, privileges, and inheritance of being His child. Romans 8:15-17 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/adopted-by-god

Theme: Mark’s cryptic, unusual ending to His Gospel is a call for us to overcome fear and to share the Good news of the resurrection and the message of grace and restoration, knowing that God will accomplish His work despite our wavering faithfulness. Text: Mark 16:1-8 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/He-Has-Risen

Theme: Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried - but His cross has opened the way for people of all nations to become part of God’s people and come into the very Presence of God. Text: Mark 15:20-47 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/crucified-dead-and-buried

Theme: Jesus faithfully endured scourging and scorn, strengthened by His understanding that these sufferings fulfilled the prophetic Scriptures and were according to God’s will. Text: Mark 15:15-32 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-scourge-the-scorn-and-the-scripture

Theme: Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffered and died in payment for our sins, but through that very suffering and the resurrection He was victorious to bring us salvation Text: Mark 15:15; Isaiah 52:13-53:12 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Understanding-the-Cross-The-Suffering-Servant

Theme: Pilate, the religious leaders, and the crowd worked together to wrongfully crucify Jesus in the place of a wicked man. This act mirrors the Gospel - we are freed from the punishment we deserve because Christ willingly takes our place. Text: Mark 15:1-15 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Jesus-On-Trial-Pilate

While Jesus stands resolute and fearless in His trial, Peter crumbles under fear, denying Jesus just as Jesus had prophesied would happen. Yet, he was later restored by Jesus to a life of faithfulness. Mark 14:53-72 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Peter-On-Trial

Facing a hostile mockery of a trial, Jesus stands resolute and fearless, declaring His Divine identity as the Messiah, Son of God, Suffering Servant, and Son of Man Mark 14:53-65 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/jesus-on-trial-the-sanhedrin

Spiritual health and growth require practicing spiritual rhythms – periodic seasons of stripping away some things to give greater focus to seeking God through prayer. Luke 4:1-2, 14 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/spring-training

In the garden of Gethsemane, the disciples did not remain alert and pray, thus sealing their failure in the hour of temptation and testing. Mark 14:27-52 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-garden-of-temptation-and-testing-part-1

In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was tempted to turn away from drinking the cup of wrath of God, but in His deep anguish He drew close to His Father and victoriously embraced His will. Mark 14:27-42 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-garden-of-temptation-and-testing-part-1

Jesus commanded His followers to remember Him by celebrating the Lord’s Supper, and the church has done this regularly since its earliest days because God vitally works through the Supper to teach, nourish, and strengthen His people. Mark 14:22-26; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/from-the-last-supper-to-the-lords-supper