Bay Ridge Christian Church

It is the responsibility of each individual member of the body of Christ to exercise the grace and faith given them by God with sound judgment, for the benefit of the body, and in meaningful community with the people of God. Romans 12:3-8 (ESV) For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/blessed-to-be-a-blessing-3

Jesus is calling a community of disciples/followers/apprentices to learn from His teachings, be transformed to have His character, and imitate His practices and life rhythms. Mark 1:16–20 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/disciples-followers-apprentices-of-the-master

Jesus is calling disciples – those who sacrifice everything so they can follow and be apprenticed by Him to enable them to reach out to others and help them to follow Jesus. Mark 1:16–20 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-summons-followers

The teaching of Jesus centered on the Gospel of the Kingdom – the Good News of God’s reign that had come with Jesus – and called for a response of repentance and faith. Mark 1:14–15 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-announces-the-kingdom

As Jesus begins His public ministry, the Spirit propels Him into the wilderness for a time of testing and temptation from which He emerges victorious where Adam and Israel had failed. Mark 1:12-13 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-in-battle

At His baptism Jesus was publicly announced as the King when the heavens were torn open, the Spirit descended to rest on Him, and the Father’s voice rang out to certify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:9-11 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-king-is-here

John the Baptist was a messenger calling the people to the wilderness to be baptized in repentance for their sins, preparing for the coming of the King who would usher in the Kingdom of God. Mark 1:1-8 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-messenger-of-the-king

The Gospel of Mark is a dynamic fast-paced book giving the story of Jesus the Messiah, God’s Son, the King Who came to suffer and die to save His people. Mark 1:1 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-beginning-of-the-gospel

God has given the book of Psalms to teach believers how to pray in all circumstances of life so that they might learn to trust God at all times. Psalm 62:8 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-psalms-pouring-out-our-hearts-to-god

God commands a blessing upon His people who live in unity through gathered worship and shared lives. Psalm 133 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-blessed-community-of-prayer

Our prayers should be filled with thankfulness and praise for all God has done, and this should build faith for what He will do in the present and future. Psalm 138 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/prayers-of-thankful-praise

True prayer and worship require a living faith that takes time to hear from God and respond in trust and obedience regardless of the current circumstances. Psalm 95 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-living-faith

The "way everlasting" is opened only to those who are tested and known by God. In other words, God works salvation for those who in faith turn away from their sins and turn to rely on God's mercy in Jesus Christ. Text: Psalm 139 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/repentance-prayer-and-the-way-everlasting

Only God can satisfy your longing. Are you content in Christ and His completed work??? Psalm 63 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/only-god-can-satisfy-your-soul

In the midst of running for his life, David penned a psalm God used to instruct his people how to view both their circumstances and their deliverer. Psalm 142 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/you-are-my-refuge

Solomon could not fulfill the coronation hopes of Psalm 72, only The true and good King can fulfill Psalm 72, only King Jesus. The King is alive, long live The King. Psalm 72 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/prayer-for-the-good-king

Christians are called to trust that God is our defender and deliverer so that we might delight in our God. Psalm 46 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/stillness

David sought the Lord in a dangerous situation and God delivered him; David reflected on God’s goodness and promised to praise God in every circumstance. Psalm 34 (ESV) For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/delivered-and-declaring-it

The pattern of biblical lament illustrates the pattern of the life of trusting in and following Jesus Christ. The pattern of biblical lament leads us through humiliation toward the cross with a view to glory: by faith we come to share in Christ’s sufferings and gain assurance of sharing in Christ’s glory. Psalm 102 (CSB) For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/a-s...

Man is made to glorify his maker. Man glorifies his maker by placing his mind on God and devoting his life to making disciples of Jesus Christ. Psalm 8 (NLT) For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-mystery-of-mankind

We as God's people must shine His light on our paths exposing our fears, so that we may dwell more richly with the King! Text: Psalm 51:1-19 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teaching/shine-the-light-on-fear

True confession of sin recognizes the depth of the problem that exist outside of us, and the greatness of the redemption extended to us. Psalm 51:1-19 For more resources visit https://brcc.church/teaching/have-mercy-on-me-o-god

Moses prayed for God to grant him wisdom by numbering his days which would lead to a godly use of his short time on earth, godly results in his work, and joy through an eternal perspective. Psalm 90 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/teach-us-to-number-our-days

Jesus suffered all the forsakenness that infinite hell had to offer so that He could take your forsakenness to Himself. And now, He is present even in your feeling of being God-forsaken. There is nowhere you can go where Jesus isn’t with you. Psalm 88 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/how-dare-you-speak-to-god-that-way

Paul was abandoned by many in his time of need, but he was never alone for the Lord was always with Him, turning his suffering into opportunities for the Gospel, and delivering him even through death itself. 2 Timothy 4:9-22 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/never-alone/