Brookside Church

Sometimes in order to get our point across we have to speak with authority. Today we looked at a story where Jesus did just that with Peter. We learned that we have to deny ourselves and pick up our cross...But what does that mean exactly?

Today we look at Mark 4 for guidance. Do you ever question the motives of God? Why isn't he calming the storms around you? Have you ever thought that maybe what happens INSIDE you is more important than what happens AROUND you?

Throughout our daily lives we are surrounded by many different voices and expectations. Do they effect you? Can it change who you are? Check out the sermon and sketch notes for guidance.

Who has the authority to quiet the noise in our lives? Your spouse? Your boss? Your neighbor? There is only One who can silence the noise and impurity in our lives.

Throughout the series we have learned that love is active, love is moving and it works. It offers identity and protection. Our love is a reflection of the love we receive from Him. It says I will give up there worldly things. Love tells us the truth about ourselves. Today we finished the series on a short profound note...To love Him is to Trust Him.

Do you ever think about where your relationship is with God? Today we continued our series on Love and we addressed that question. Check out the message to see the answer.

Last week we learned that God's love calls us His children? So how do we respond? Can you love worldly things and our heavenly father above? No! Reject the world and watch to find out where your focus should be.

God is love. Because God loved us, we spread that love that we received. So, today we talk about His love. What does gods love do as it pertains to us?

In the wild, sometimes the predator becomes the prey. If a cheetah gets injured while chasing a gazelle, does it turn around to hunt the cheetah? If you experience wrong-doing, do you forgive? Check out Pastor Ryan's story in today's sermon.

Think for a minute what it would be like to be blind. Now imagine being able to see for this first time. Following Jesus can bring you from the darkness to the light. God is a provider if we have faith in him. Freedom can be found in your relationship with Him.

Do you have any blockage in your prayer life? Does it sometimes feel like there isn't someone on the other end? We dig into Matthew do gain insight on causes. The big question is "what are you hoping to achieve when you pray?"

Money is one of the most avoided subjects in our world today. This sermon isn't about managing your finances, but rather where do your priorities lie? Are you obsessed with your bank account or the Kingdom of God?

In this fast paced world that we live, we often refuse to slow down and rest. Stress is an issue that people have been dealing with as long as we can remember. Solution? Remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy. How are we supposed to do this? Check it out here.

Do you ever find yourself on the outside of a situation looking in? The greatest message known to man, the birth of our Savior, was delivered to shepherds. At that time, shepherds were considered outsiders on the fringe of society. This is the Good News. He is the Savior for all!

What is the purpose of my life? We've been focusing on the coming day of Christ. We've looked at unifying and purifying ourselves, but today we look at knowing ourselves and learning to recognize that this life may not always be about us.

What could you be motivated to do if you knew the end was almost here? What would you do to get ready for this day? In addition to purifying and unifying ourselves, we must also persevere. This week we look into the book of James for guidance.

What would you do if you knew you had only days left on this earth? Most say they would treasure their moments with friends and family. As we approach the time of Christ's coming, Paul instructs us to seek Unity amongst ourselves.

Waiting is very different from doing nothing. As we enter the season of Advent we think of Christ's coming. Waiting looks like something, so how are you waiting? Purify yourself because they day is near.

Where is your home? Is it here on earth or with our Father in Heaven? What does it look like to hold citizenship in Heaven? That's what we talk about in the final sermon of the series "Strangers Here".

Continuing our series "Strangers Here" we look at authority in our lives. What does the Bible say about authority and what our attitudes should be towards authority?

We start by finding out who our children think is a worthy candidate as president, then continue our study on "Strangers Here" where we are given three steps on how to "Settle In".

In this political season we can often feel like strangers in our own nation. With all the issues circulating it's become more popular to blame someone else, but God teaches us to look in the mirror, to humble ourselves and remember that He is still in control.

How do we make disciples who make disciples and to multiply His investment that he has given us? There are three commitments outlined in scripture for just that.

How do we share the Good News? We communicate! And today, we talked about just that. One size doesn't fit all, so we look to Jesus to provide us with the perfect example.

As we continue our series on making disciples, we take a look at the story of feeding 5,000 people in Matthew. We learn a very important lesson from Jesus here. Watch the sermon to find out.