Brooklife Podcast

Why is it that we don't ask God to do what only God can do? What stands in the way of us asking God to show up? To do something incredible? To show off for us a bit? Why don't we ask? It's complicated. Key Verse: Matthew 7:7-8, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knock...

We conclude our journey with Saul and our series, Failing Faith. Saul's end is horrific. How do we keep from having a horrific end to our lives, and how do we keep others from having that kind of an end as well? I hope you'll join us this Sunday as we take the steps necessary to make sure our lives look nothing like Saul's.  Key Verse: Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you w...

Saul's story is so fascinating! This week, he goes to see a witch. Crazy! Saul's faith in God has failed even though he believes in God. How can you even do that? Perhaps you already know. There is a way home.  Key Verse: Proverbs 1:28-31 “Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me. Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD, sin...

Saul's world spirals. It's what happens when God isn't part of your life. Saul is a living example of what happens when someone's faith fails. The good news is that even though your faith might have failed, there is a way back. Key Verse: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anyt...

We continue watching Saul's unhealthy deconstruction. How does a guy start so well and then have his faith completely fail him? Two words: Unmet Expectations. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 15:26 But Samuel said to him, “I will not go back with you. You have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you as king over Israel!”

The moment in Saul's life we knew was coming has arrived. His Faith Failed. Why? How? How do you lose your faith in God? How can you prevent losing it?

We continue to discuss this concept of "Deconstruction" through the life of Saul. What happens when your Faith Fails? What do you do? Your Faith has carried you through so much, what do you do when it seems inadequate for what you are facing? A Healthy Deconstruction is the best way forward.

Do you have the same faith in God during tough times as you do when things are going great? This week’s sermon will help you navigate what it is you believe about God during times of complication and adversity. 

We wrap up our series, “Following Jesus”, by talking about something that all of us wrestle with. In fact, if we don’t deal with it, it can severely impact our relationship with God and the people around us. By looking at the story of one of the heroes of our faith, we will be challenged and inspired to not let our past be what define us but walk confidently in who Christ says we are.

Discover why we seek Jesus, and how what He offers may not align with our wants, but fulfills our true needs. Key Verse: Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

What happens when you start Following Jesus? Well, the decision to Follow Jesus leads to more and more decisions about where to go next. The journey of following Jesus will end up with you needing to make decisions, but they'll be way more natural than you ever dreamed. Key Verse: Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

We start our new series, Following Jesus. What does that even mean? What if I'm not ready to believe everything about Jesus? What if I like Jesus but I don't believe in the rest of the Bible? Can I still follow Jesus with doubts? Those are just a few of the great questions to which we want to help you find answers. Key Verse: Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers...

We seal the deal on the Fool's Gold series with what may not be the most important reason for believing in Jesus' resurrection but rather the one you need. This week is all about the "feels" so don't miss it!  Key Verse: Colossians 1:13-14 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Jesus’ death and resurrection are definitely not Fool’s Gold, and maybe the best evidence of that is the lives that have been transformed. You’ll hear the stories of lives transformed and see people going public with that faith in Jesus through baptism. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Last week, we started talking about whether the Resurrection of Jesus was Fool's Gold or the real deal. History can't deny it, but the big question is "Does it even make any sense?" That's what we'll talk about this Sunday. Key Verse: Isaiah 29:14 Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will va...

We pick right up where we left off on Easter! The Resurrection of Jesus is essential to everything it means to be a follower of God. You just can't get around it. So how do we get our heads around the reality of that event? Is Jesus then just Fool's Gold or the real thing? How can I know? Those are the questions we start answering. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser...

He is Risen! Today is the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection…new life for Him and us. Key Verse: Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

Palm Sunday represents what looked like Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem but resulted in His crucifixion. There's so much tension in that thought, and I think there's even more tension than we even know.

We wrap up the Esther story in grand fashion. God's plan has become obvious to all and so have the ramifications of the choices Esther, Mordecai, the King, and Haman have made. God has given you a huge opportunity; Use It or Lose it! Key Verse: Esther 9:20-22 Mordecai recorded these events, and he sent letters to all the Jews throughout the provinces of King Xerxes, near and far, to have them cele...

Esther takes her next big leap of faith, and God shows up everywhere. God is a god of details, and He never leaves anything to chance. God's hand is so obvious when you're looking and this week we'll be looking hard! Key Verse Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who k...

We get to the heart of Esther's story this week. God opens a massive door of opportunity that Esther never saw coming. From the story of Esther, there is so much to learn about what it means to truly follow God. Following God will cost you more than you ever thought but fulfill you in ways you never dreamed possible. Key Verse: Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and delivera...

This week, we get our introduction to Esther. She gets an unlikely, and likely unwanted, opportunity, and what she does with it is so beautiful and exactly what each of us needs to do.  Esther 2:15 And Esther won the favor of everyone who saw her.

Join us for a thought-provoking sermon series called, “Use It or Lose It”, where we’ll explore the power of using our God-given gifts and talents for His glory. Through engaging messages that walk through the story of Esther, we’ll discover how neglecting our abilities can result in missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential, while actively using them can lead to growth and blessings in our pe...

We wrap up our Anatomy of Sin series by talking about one of the hardest questions we all have about sin. Why would a good God send anyone to hell for sinning? What is hell? Does God really do that? Does hell really exist? What's it like? Sunday is an incredibly hard conversation but one of immense importance. Key Verse:  John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,...