Bay Ridge Christian Church

Jesus’ Sovereignty over the storm reveals His Deity and invites His disciples to turn from the fear of circumstances to the fear of God and trust in His Sovereign care. Mark 4:35-41 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/lord-over-the-storm

In the parables of the seeds, Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God begins small and seemingly insignificant, but it will certainly grow until it becomes great and fruitful through the power of God and His Word. Mark 4:26–34 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-growing-communithy

Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ and the cleansing He provides for sin, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church. Colossians 2:9-15; Romans 6:3-7 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/what-is-water-baptism Catechism Ques...

We were made for joy in this life and eternity, but it it only found in God and is secured for us in the resurrection of Christ Psalm 16 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/eternal-joy-in-the-resurrection-of-christ

Jesus is the Lamp Who came to reveal what was concealed, and how we respond to His Word now determines our future destiny. Mark 4:21-25 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/concealed-and-revealed

The parable of the sower, the seed, and the soils teaches the secret of the Kingdom of God - that it has broken into the world in the Person, teaching, and work of Jesus, that is rejected by many, but that the Word of Jesus will bear great fruit in the lives of those who hear and embrace it. Mark 4:1-20 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-sower-the-seed-an...

Jesus often taught in parables to uncover the surprising mystery of God’s Kingdom to those who would listen carefully and humbly respond, but the same parables hardened and judged those who refused to listen and receive His Word. Mark 4:1-12 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-parables-of-jesus

Our triune God serves because love is the foundational feature of His identity, and blessing flows when we receive His love and share it with others. John 13: 1-17 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-love-of-god

The true family of Jesus and His followers is not defined by biological relation but rather by a common obedience to the will of God. Mark 3:31-35 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-family-of-jesus

The trained religious leaders blasphemously claimed that Jesus was empowered by Satan, but Jesus showed that He had actually bound Satan and was plundering his house and kingdom to set people free and bring them into God’s family. Mark 3:20-30 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/kingdoms-in-conflict

Jesus had a distinct relationship and response to the crowds, demonic powers, and His disciples, who were called out of the crowd to be with Him and then go back to the crowd to proclaim the Gospel and confront Satan’s kingdom. Mark 3:7-19 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-crowds-the-demons-and-the-disciples

Legalism blinded the Pharisees to God’s gracious work through Jesus, so instead of praising God, they decided Jesus must be put to death. Mark 3:1–6 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-the-sabbath-part-2

As the Son of Man, Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath and He cut through the extra-biblical burdens that had been added to the Sabbath to return it to its original purpose as a gift for humanity. Mark 2:23-28 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-the-sabbath-part-1

With the coming of Jesus, the old covenant promises, types, and shadows find fulfillment in the glorious realities of the new covenant. Mark 2:18-22 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-the-new-covenant/

God calls individual people according to His specific purposes, giving them everything they need to walk out that calling, and granting them comfort and assurance that He is with them. Exodus 4:1-17 (ESV) For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/no-excuses-god-is-with-you

Jesus did not come to shun those who were separate from God, but rather to seek them out so that they might return to God. Mark 2:13–17 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-sinners

Jesus has the authority not only to heal physical illness but also to forgive and heal sin, restoring people to God’s favor. Mark 2:1-12 For more resources on today's teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-son-of-man-and-sin

Christians Should strive by God's grace to be faithful in their callings - the specific tasks and responsibilities given to us by God, through which God works to serve our neighbors and promote the common good, restraining the effects of the curse and bringing blessing to every realm of life and every corner of creation. Colossians 3:23-24 ; 1 Peter 4:10-11 For more resources on this teaching, ple...

The people of God should rejoice for the King who is so (Un) Expected in His manner of coming, His life, and ministry has come - and has offered salvation to us. Zechariah 9:9 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/rejoice-the-unexpected-king-has-come

20 views Streamed live on Dec 18, 2022 The long-expected King coming to save God's people came and did His work in a manner totally unexpected and inaugurated an (Un)Expected Kingdom that is very different than the kingdom of this world. Zechariah 9:9 For more resources visit https://brcc.church/the-un-expected-king-and-kingdom

Jesus came as the humble and gentle King, and He demonstrated these qualities, taught them and He gives His people the power to live them. Zechariah 9:9 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-humble-and-gentle-king

Jesus Christ wasn’t the Savior King Israel expected, and He’s not always the Savior King we expect. But Jesus is the Savior King Israel and we urgently and desperately need. Zechariah 9:9 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-saving-king

Jesus is the Righteous King in His personal character, His rule to judge sin and establish justice, and in bearing our sin and giving righteousness to His people. Zechariah 9:9 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-righteous-king

Disciples must imitate the priorities and practices of Jesus – personal prayer, the study and proclamation of God’s Word, and gathering with God’s people for public worship. Any helpful ministry can only come by attending to these priorities and practices first. Mark 1:35–45 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/the-priorities-and-practices-of-the-king

In a single day, Jesus displays His Sovereignty as He teaches with authority, exercises total control over demons, and heals sick people completely. Mark 1:21-34 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-sovereignty-of-the-king