BraemarCast: The Podcast of Braemar Baptist Church

Pastor Kent is back this week as we continue our sermon series on "The Parables of Jesus." The Good Samaritan is likely one of the best-known parables Jesus told and its theme of caring for one's neighbor is familiar to and resonates with most people. But what does it mean to love our neighbor, and how do we know who that person might be? Join us this week as we explore that togethe...

We’re continuing in our four-part summer sermon series this week, exploring the book of Psalms together. As we learned last week, there are helpful ways we can view the Psalms as we read them and seek God’s truth for us that is woven throughout the book. This week we’ll consider “How to Pray the Psalms” as we recognize the powerful prayers that are contained there and how we can pray them for ours...

Have you ever considered the book of Psalms in the Bible or thought about how beautifully it captures the human experience? Our guest speaker Dr. Jerry Shepherd from Taylor Seminary joins us this week to start a short four-part summer sermon series in the Psalms. This week we’ll begin by considering “How to Read the Psalms” and we’ll be focusing in Psalms 1 & 2. It will be a great time of digg...

How’s your prayer life these days? Knowing that God is your source for everything, are you persistent in prayer? As we continue in our series “The Parables of Jesus” we’ll be considering the idea of being faithful and persistent in prayer, as Jesus encourages us to be in the parable of The Unjust Judge.   To learn more about us, visit www.braemarbaptist.com

We can all relate to the emotions and tension of waiting for something in our lives. What are you personally waiting for right now? Are you waiting passively, or preparing while you wait, anticipating what is to come? We'll be looking at Jesus' parable of The Ten Virgins this week, considering what it means to wait wisely as Christians, as we continue in our series "The Parables of...

It can be easy to worry, can't it? We worry about what could happen or what might happen. We may tend to focus on providing for ourselves in unknown ways and in light of an unknown future that remains almost totally out of our control. We're continuing in our series on "The Parables of Jesus" this week, as Pastor Kent reminds us of what Jesus had to say about worry and having t...

We're exploring the stories of The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin this week as Pastor Kent continues in our series "The Parables of Jesus." We can likely all relate to a sense of loss in our lives, and to the relief and joy we experience when something that was lost is found again. Join us as we explore how Jesus uses this relatable concept to teach us some powerful truth that applies...

Have you ever made a rash or impetuous decision that you came to regret? And did the consequences of that decision affect other people in your life? We're continuing in our sermon series on The Parables of Jesus as we consider a story that is likely quite familiar to you: the parable of The Prodigal Son. To learn more about us, visit www.braemarbaptist.com

Pastor Kent is continuing in our sermon series "The Parables of Jesus" as we consider the parable of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector this week. Jesus often used stark contrasts to convey important truth through the stories he told. Would you consider yourself to be judgmental...or do you give people grace? Do you tend to be kind...or critical? We'll be reflecting on those things...

What do you think is fair? Are you more concerned about what is fair to you, than what may be fair to someone else? Pastor Kent will shed some light on this as we continue in our series “The Parables of Jesus,” exploring the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. To learn more about us, visit www.braemarbaptist.com

Pastor Kent is opening the service with prayer and worship singing this week, then it's a joy to welcome a special guest! Steve Roadhouse is the executive director of Gull Lake Centre, our denominational camp. Join us for an update on camp ministry at Gull Lake and for a sermon from Steve in the book of John, titled "Into the Unknown." Times of crisis don't create values or cha...

What do you value most? How are your values reflected in your life? We’ll be considering this together as Pastor Kent unpacks two shorter parables this week: the parables of The Treasure and The Pearl. To learn more about us, visit www.braemarbaptist.com. And...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

We're taking a closer look at two of Jesus' shorter parables this week as we continue in our series on "The Parables of Jesus." The kingdom of God was a central concept of many of the stories Jesus told and we can see evidence of that message in the parables of The Mustard Seed and The Yeast. To learn more about us, visit www.braemarbaptist.com

We’re continuing in our sermon series on “The Parables of Jesus” this week as Pastor Kent explores the parable of The Sower, sometimes referred to more casually as the parable of “the four soils.” This is the first parable of Jesus recorded in the gospel of Matthew. You may be familiar with this story Jesus told, but have you ever considered how it may apply to you personally? To learn more about...

Maybe you've heard the word "parable" before but you don't know what it means? Or maybe you're familiar with the parables but it has been a while since you considered them? Join us this week as Pastor Kent introduces a new series on "The Parables of Jesus." Some of the most powerful teaching of Jesus is found in his parables and we'll be exploring some of th...

This week, we're joining with other churches across our denomination for an online service experience called “Solidarity Sunday: That We May Be One.” We recognize that the global pandemic is ongoing and continues to disproportionally affect people living in poverty in the Global South. We'll hear updates from and take time to pray for our partners in Bolivia, India, the Philippines, and...

Pastor Kent wraps up our sermon series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith" as we consider the discipline of "celebration." Join us as we reflect on the true meaning of Easter! We will also be celebrating communion together. Learn more about us online by visiting www.braemarbaptist.com

"Good Friday" is a day recognized by Christians around the world as an important part of Easter. We may understand its overall meaning, but do we truly understand its significance not just for us personally, but also for God's greater plan? Pastor Kent is joined by guest speaker Rob Ogilvie, the executive minister of our denomination, as we reflect on Good Friday. Learn more about u...

We're continuing in our sermon series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith" this week as Pastor Kent leads us in exploring the discipline of guidance. Do you have questions and are you seeking purpose in your life? Join us as we explore the human hunger for knowledge and ultimately...guidance. Learn more about us at www.braemarbaptist.com

What comes to mind when you think of worship? People worship many things, from art and athletes, to music and nature. But what does it mean to worship God? Pastor Kent leads us in considering the spiritual discipline of worship as we continue in our series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith." To learn more about us visit www.braemarbaptist.com

Do you have a confession to make? Do you recognize that you don't completely understand the idea of confession, what it means, or why we are called to do it? Pastor Kent will lead us through an exploration of the spiritual discipline of confession this week as we continue our series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith." To learn more about us visit www.braemarbaptist.com

What does "service" mean to you? Is it simply a transaction where you give something and receive something else in return, or is there more to it than that? Join us as as we continue in our series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith" as Pastor Kent unpacks the spiritual discipline of service. To learn more about us, visit us at www.braemarbaptist.com

What does submission mean to you? How do you feel about submitting to other people or putting the interests of others before your own? We’ll be exploring this together as Pastor Kent continues in our series “Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith.” To learn more about us, visit www.braemarbaptist.com

We'll be looking at the outward spiritual discipline of solitude this week as we continue in our series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith." Regardless of the circumstances, the idea of solitude–being completely alone–has somehow developed an association with punishment, isolation or abandonment. We’re going to explore how solitude with a spiritual focus can actually help u...

Would you say your life is characterized by peace or anxiety? Order or chaos? We're moving to considering the outward spiritual disciplines in our series "Spiritual Disciplines: Exercise Your Faith." Pastor Kent will be leading us in considering the ways that focusing on simplicity in our lives can directly impact our relationships with God and other people. To learn more about us,...