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This morning is Pentecost, the celebration of the birth of the church. This morning, we are going to be looking at how the church began, and how it relates to the time we are in at this moment.  With so much news about churches failing and division in denominations, can the church live again? Is there hope for us that we can be the church of Christ that brings hope, if we are losing hope in our ow...

This morning, we are talking about diversity. God has given each of us differences and uniqueness that are designed to complement and complete one another! We are called to use our gifts to make a difference in the world around us. Join us today as we talk about the difference we can each make in the Kingdom of God, right now! Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/community...

Today we are pointing to the Gospel as the best instruction we have ever received. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning, we are continuing in the book of 1 John and connecting it to the Gospel of John. Jesus tells us that he is the vine, and we are the branches. He tells us that we have to bear fruit, but we can only bear fruit if we remain connected to him. Are we connected to God? Are we able to produce the Kingdom fruit that Christ asks us to produce? Join us this morning as we hear God's word...

This morning, we are continuing in the book of 1 John and connecting it to the Gospel of John. Jesus tells us that he is the vine, and we are the branches. He tells us that we have to bear fruit but the only way we can bear fruit is if we remain connected to him. Are we actually connected to God? Are we able to produce the Kingdom fruit that Christ asks us to produce? Join us this morning as we he...

We are starting a new series based on the epistles of John. The letters of John have so much good theology and hope in them, it will be great to dive into them now that we celebrated the Resurrection. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

We are starting a new series based on the epistles of John. The letters of John have so much good theology and hope in them, it will be great to dive into them now that we celebrated the Resurrection. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

Today, we are going to look at the passion that Jesus had for worship and remember that we are called to have that same passion! As we look at Jesus' response to things happening inside the church that drew attention away from God, we have to ask ourselves, are we any less guilty of that today? How would Jesus respond if he showed up at our churches today? Would he turn over our tables too? S...

Today, we are going to start a conversation that we need to begin as a church.  Join us this morning as we talk through one of the most controversial topics of our time. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

Today, we are going to be addressing the controversial issues surrounding war.  War is one of those issues that scripture clearly speaks about from both extreme sides. When this happens, there is a lot of theological room that allows people to be on either side of the issue without undermining the Christian faith. While the Old Testament depicts God on one side or the other when it comes to battle...

Today, we are going to be talking about homosexuality. For some this is a very hard topic.  Homosexuality has been debated for generations in the church because it is something that we don't fully understand.  No matter where we stand on this issue, we need to be people of grace, as we have been shown grace by Jesus.  Join us this morning as we walk through the scriptures together and do our...

Today, we are looking at one of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion. While I know this is a hard conversation to have, I believe it is an important one.  If you have struggled to understand abortion from a faith perspective, then I hope you will find some answers in our sermon this morning.  None of us have all the answers, but together we can better understand differing perspectiv...

Join us for a special podcast where a few of the staff members from Community Brookside talk about the positives and negatives of the purity culture movement from the 90's.  On this episode, Matt chats with Rich and Amanda about these controversial topics. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

We are looking at the extreme views surrounding issues like euthanasia, the death penalty, and suicide. We will search scripture to see that there are diverse opinions supported by scripture. That is why some of the issues we will be talking about are considered controversial. We hope you will join us as we look at how to be the church of Jesus in the midst of some of the hard choices. Support the...

We are going to examine the way the church and society interact. What is appropriate way for the church to engage in politics? Is there a way that church and state issues can coexist?  Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This week, we started our new sermon series called "Confronting the Controversies." We began with an introduction sermon that sets the stage for what to expect going forward. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This week we looked at the story of the Magi, or the wisemen who come to visit the baby Jesus. We worked through some parts of the story that have been conflated throughout Christian tradition. We also looked at how the story of the Magi is important for us today. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

One of the greatest gifts of the Gospel is that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we are given a new song! For over 400 years, the people of Israel were without a word from God. The prophets were silent, and the Israelites were an oppressed and ruled people. They repeated the lament songs of their forefathers and lived in darkness. When Jesus, the Light of God, broke into the wor...

On the third week of Advent, as we celebrate the joy that comes with the birth of Christ, we look at the importance of the Light of God breaking into a dark world. Light is an important illustration of God at work in the world. No matter where darkness is at work, God is working to bring light to those situations. This was especially true during the first century for the Jewish people. When Jesus...

This week, in the second week of Advent, we are looked at the traditions and spectacles that make up the heart of the Christmas season. We will took a deeper dive into the things that we focus our time on in the Advent season and see if they align with what Christmas should be. I invite you to join us this week and reassess what makes Christmas special for you. If you are anything like most of Ame...

On this special podcast, we dive into the controversial Israeli conflict and the stance of the United Methodist Church. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This Advent season we focused on the story of the Grinch and the change that happens in his heart. Join us this week as we talk about the importance of having a radical hope in the midst of hard times. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

In this podcast we are looking at how we use our words. We will see that our words can be used for both good and evil. Often times, what we say affects people more than we know. As we examine how we use our words we will see scriptural examples of how our words can make a difference in the lives of others. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more in...

In this episode we are looking at telling the world about Jesus in every way we can! We are going to talk about how we can be more creative in sharing the faith, but most importantly, sharing a true faith that looks like Jesus. In America today, many Christians don't look like Jesus at all. If we expect to grow the kingdom, we will have to do better at actually following Jesus. Support the sh...

In this episode, we are going to look at the words of King David and Apostle Paul to hear again their heart for God. These two men set the example of what it should look like for us to outwardly love Jesus with our whole hearts. These two biblical figures talk about God with the deepest reverence and love. Is this how you talk about your faith? What difference would it make if you became a cheerle...