Brooklife Podcast

This Sunday, we continue our series Residuum, where we discuss what residue we want to leave behind. For us Jesus-followers, it should look different than the rest of the world, which means that the way we treat people should look different than the way the world treats people. That ’s a really interesting discussion because the church historically has not always done the best job at that. Memory...

As we continue our series Residuum, where we are looking at the Residue we are leaving behind, we are confronted with the question of what do you do when you look in the mirror and see something wrong? Obviously, you fix it. Unfortunately, James, Jesus' little brother, isn't so sure that's what we do. He's got questions for us. Questions we need to answer! Memory Verse: Do not merely listen to the...

This week, we’re talking about listening and talking. I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage about God giving you two ears and one mouth so you should listen twice as much as your should talk. Something tells me Jesus would agree with that! We’ve got a lot to learn! Memory Verse: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was...

This weekend, we will be talking about the Tricky Trap of Temptation. As we explore this idea together, we will see that unpacking God's character, who He is and His goodness to us will help us overcome those temptations in life. Memory Verse: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

What residue are we leaving behind? What is our legacy? What determines what we leave behind are the priorities we have in our lives. What are our priorities? What should we take pride in? James has a strong opinion about this. Memory Verse: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love h...

Everywhere we go and on everything we touch, we leave a bit or residue behind. That’s a crazy thought! So here’s the question: what kind of residue are you leaving on this world? And especially as a Jesus-follower, what does your residue tell the world about Jesus? Memory Verse: If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given t...

We wrap it up our series, Cultivated, with one of my favorite stories in the entire Bible. It's a story from Joseph’s (that guy with 11 brothers) life that shows us what God wants to do in our lives. See ya here on Sunday at 8:45 or 10:30am!

We continue our series, Cultivated, and talk about Joy and Peace. Are there two more desired things in our world? Everyone wants Joy and Peace, and God says that’s exactly what He wants to give us, but it’s bigger than what we think.

Last week as we started our new series on the Fruit of the Spirit, we asked the question, “Who are you becoming?” When the Holy Spirit takes up residence in our hearts, we start to cultivate characteristics that make us more like Jesus. Sunday, we are going to start looking at those characteristics. The first attribute is the most important one for us to get right because it is out of this one cha...

Our new series, Cultivated, is all about understanding who we are supposed to be becoming. If there aren't rules to tell us what we should and shouldn't do, how do we know if we are actually becoming who we are supposed to become? If this Holy Spirit is working in us, will we recognize something different? It seems so abstract to us, but for God, it is very concrete. God gives us clear definitions...

This is a trip down memory lane. It's a very personal message for me and one I think we all need to hear and take to heart.

We wrap up our series Ruled Out, and we’re going out on a high. Paul really wants us to know it’s time to put on some new clothes! Join us this Sunday to find out what that means!

We come to a topic that isn't very popular but lies at the heart of what it means to be loved by God. And here it is: we, humanity, have a problem: we are cursed and can't fix it. Here's the second part of the conundrum: God's the One Who cursed us. Why would God curse us? How do we get rid of the curse?

So many times, we think being a God follower is all about rules and regulations, but Paul tries to make it really clear what it's all about by using a guy named Abraham. This amazing story is going to give you so much peace and confidence in your walk with God.

Have you ever found yourself in the position where you’ve done the best you can possibly do and it still wasn’t enough? Whether it’s at your job, in a relationship, at school, with a coach, or even with a religion, it’s frustrating and defeating trying to live up to standards and expectations that are unattainable. Thankfully when it comes to our relationship with Jesus, there is nothing we have t...

It is Resurrection Sunday! We are so excited to celebrate that He is risen! This is the day to celebrate the amazing love that God has for us.

This week is one of the most exciting and meaningful weeks of our entire year; it's Holy Week! And, it all starts with Palm Sunday and a fig tree that was in the wrong place at the wrong time..

We go out with a bang with the last sermon in this series because this church in Laodicea is so repulsive to Jesus that He says they basically make Him want to vomit! We must learn a lesson from this church on what not to do.

Sunday, we are continuing our series called “Dear Church” where we are learning what Jesus says the church should look like. And I don’t know if you have been watching March Madness or not, but there is something that happens with the winning teams in March Madness that the church Jesus is speaking to this week has. It’s something we need!

God has really been showing up for us in this series, Dear Church. He is pushing us to be the church He created us to be, and this week, He gives us a challenge, but also, He gives us a different way to look at what it means to be a Jesus-follower. This different way is so life-giving and so revolutionary to the way we live.