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2 Kings 22:1-11 // Paul Brandes King Josiah of Judah led a remarkable reign dedicated to restoring faith in Yahweh. This video explores his reforms, the rediscovery of the Torah, and his tragic end. King Josiah's story is one of remarkable devotion and religious revival. As a young king, he takes the throne and spearheads the repair of the Temple. A pivotal discovery within the Temple leads to a k...

2 Kings 21:1-6 // Jacob Nannie King Manasseh of Judah: From Evil to Redemption?  This king did terrible things, but his story has a surprising twist! ➡️ Watch to see how God's forgiveness can change everything. King Manasseh of Judah is known for his extreme wickedness. He promoted pagan worship, sacrificed his own son, and led the people astray.  However, there's more to the story. After facing p...

Hezekiah / Christ Community Church - Brookside / Curtis Richardson Key Takeaways: Hezekiah's leadership brought religious renewal and political independence. He trusted in God's power over worldly empires. Faith can be tested by both challenges and success. Hezekiah: King of Judah defied empires and trusted in God, see how his faith transformed a nation, along with his personal struggles. King Hez...

King Joash of Judah starts strong, repairing the Temple with God's guidance, but after his mentor dies, Joash takes a dark turn. This story explores the importance of lasting wisdom and what happens when we stray from the right path. Key Takeaways: Joash's reign highlights the importance of mentorship in developing good character. Staying true to your values requires constant effort, even after a...

Elijah was a prophet who faced immense challenges and discouragement. Discover how God provided for him physically and emotionally, even in his darkest moments and during a period of widespread idolatry in Israel. We see Elijah’s strength in challenging the prophets of Baal, but also his vulnerability when he feels alone and exhausted. Through his journey, we learn that God cares for us in all asp...

Jehu, King of Israel, was a man of action. He took the throne and wiped out the family of the previous evil king, Ahab. He even destroyed the worship of the false god Baal. But was Jehu's heart truly for God?  He rid Israel of idolatry but left his own heart unchanged. This video looks at the complex legacy of a king with questionable motives.    2 Kgs. 9:1-13 //    Key Takeaways Jehu's actions we...

King Ahab of Israel reigns as one of the most wicked kings in history. Influenced by his wife Jezebel, he promotes pagan worship and persecutes prophets. Yet, even in the darkest times, God's grace and power shine through. This video explores the story of Ahab, his conflict with the prophet Elijah, and the enduring message of God's pursuit of humanity. Key Takeaways: King Ahab's reign is marked by...

King Asa's 41-year reign in Judah offers a compelling story of leadership and faith. Watch to explore his successes in removing idolatry and leading a prosperous Judah, as well as the challenges he faced when his trust in God wavered. Key Takeaways: Leaders who prioritize faithfulness to God can bring about positive change. Trust and obedience are crucial aspects of a strong relationship with God....

Rehoboam & Jeroboam: The Kings of Division This video explores the story of Rehoboam and Jeroboam, two kings of Israel whose poor leadership decisions led to the division of the kingdom. Learn valuable lessons about leadership and the consequences of bad choices from this Biblical story. Key Takeaways: Wise leadership is crucial for a nation's stability. Ignoring the needs of the people can le...

King Solomon, son of David, starts his reign with incredible wisdom and accomplishments: a magnificent temple, booming trade, and fair government. But was that his true legacy?  This video explores Solomon's rise and fall, how his worship turned away from God, and the importance of lasting faithfulness. You'll discover: -Solomon's impressive achievements as king -The turning point in his leadershi...

Romans 8:28-30 // Paul Brandes Have you ever wrestled with a passage of scripture, struggling to believe it in the midst of personal pain? Join us as we explore the deep and often misinterpreted verses of Romans 8:28-30, reflecting on how God works all things together for good.  We’ll look at  well-meaning misapplications of this scripture as  we delve into what "good" truly means in God’s eyes. T...

Romans 8:26-27 // Paul Brandes When was the last time you were left speechless by grief, disappointment, loneliness, frustration? Maybe you paced aimlessly: I just don’t know what to say. Maybe you struggled to know how to express your feelings, or maybe you even struggled to know what exactly it was you were feeling! Maybe you didn’t know what to pray, or how to pray, or even feel like you could...

Romans 8:18-25 // Paul Brandes When we are in the midst of suffering, it can seem difficult to imagine the Christian life is worth it. How can we have hope and what does hope look like for the follower of Jesus in this world as we wait on Christ’s return? Join us as we continue to explore God's robust rescue for a life with him as we walk through Romans.  SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.c...

Romans 8:12-17 // John Daigle  We have left God, abused his grace and run after things and idols we thought would bring happiness and belonging. But while we were a long way off God ran after us, hugged us, kissed us, and welcomed us home. He has clothed us and thrown a party for us. We are no longer prodigal sons and daughters. We are no longer slaves of unrighteousness. We are welcomed home as c...

Romans 8: 5-13 // Brooks Nesse In order for something to truly die, it has to be cut off from its source of life. Which means we have to learn how to make room for the Spirit to access the deepest roots of our fleshly desires. We have to learn how to create space to be aware of where the Spirit is trying to access so we can keep up with him and let him in. And it’s going to take time, right? Chang...

Romans 8:1-5  // Paul Brandes Planet Fitness has an interesting tagline: “Welcome to the judgement free zone.” Where else can we find that? It’s rare, isn’t it? Much more common is constant criticism. Rampant negativity. Harsh condemnation. We see and experience this, both from others, and from ourselves. The truth is, some of us are our worst critics. And yet, in Romans 8:1, the Apostle Paul writ...

Romans 7:14-25  // Paul Brandes We fail so much, don’t we? Do you ever feel like giving up? Do you ever feel that you lack what it takes to keep fighting? The Apostle Paul is right there with you. “I don’t get!” he says, “I keep doing what I don’t want to do!”  What is the way out of this trap? Might there be a better way? Might there be… rescue? Join us as we wrap up our journey with the Apostle...

Matthew 28:1-20  // Paul Brandes Jesus’ resurrection is the most history altering action in the world, and yet it is not merely history. It is not only something that impacted the past. Jesus’ resurrection validates and reveals Jesus’ current authority of the present. So if you’re looking for the leading authority on life, look no further than Jesus, the Son of God.  But what does that mean for my...

Romans 7:7-13 // Paul Brandes One of the ironic dynamics of God’s law is that the more we know, the more we feel and recognize brokenness in our lives. With the grace of the gospel in Jesus, what value does God's law bring? Are we supposed to feel guilt and shame when we hear the law? What is God’s law for anyway if it's not very effective at restraining unrighteousness and injustice? Join us as w...

Romans 7:1-6 // John Daigle What we belong to gives us an identity, sense of community, and even drastically affects our self-worth. Whether we find our belonging in sports, career, family, romantic relationships, or even religious observance, there are many good things that we are tempted to worship as ultimate things, but each leaves us restless and empty inside. Join us as we continue to see in...

Romans 7:1-6 // John Daigle What we belong to gives us an identity, sense of community, and even drastically affects our self-worth. Whether we find our belonging in sports, career, family, romantic relationships, or even religious observance, there are many good things that we are tempted to worship as ultimate things, but each leaves us restless and empty inside. Join us as we continue to see in...

Romans 6:12-14 // Charles Casco  Life is full of paradoxes that make our life either run or crash, depending on how you look at it. Humans are full of contradictions and God knows it! He has chosen many paradoxes to reveal who he is and to show us what it looks like to follow him. Would you join us as we study one of the biblical paradoxes? Dive deep with us into the paradox of grace SERMON NOTES...

Romans 6:1-11 // Jonathan Neef We all love a good rescue story. But what happens after the rescue? Is that the end? Is there any more? Today we are in the book of Romans where the first five chapters have highlighted our need for a rescue. Today, beginning in chapter six, we will see that we were not only rescued from something but that we are rescued for something. Specifically, we have not only...

Psalm 13:1-6//Taylor Fair “I used to go to church and pray, and then my best friend got sick and died… How can I believe in God when that happened?” My friend told me this in 7th grade, and it would be the first but not last time I would hear what I would later learn that theologians and philosophers call “the problem of evil”. Why does an all good and all powerful God permit evil and suffering? W...