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This morning we will look at how some of the prophecy spoken through John the Baptist ended with his murder. Join us this morning as we walk through how sometimes our comments can impact us and others deeply. This sermon was recorded on 5-1-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

The Gospel of Mark gives a us a perspective of the resurrection that no other gospel offers. The resurrection story in Mark ends with the women who visit the tomb afraid and trembling so much that they keep the mystery of Christ's resurrection to themselves. If we are a people healed by Christ's resurrection, we can't keep that fact a secret. Join us this morning as we celebrate the...

This morning we are celebrating Palm Sunday, the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem as a king! We will focus on a very important but underappreciated part of the story. Join us this morning. This sermon was recorded on 4-10-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning, we are continuing in the Gospel of Mark as we see Jesus predicting his own death. In those moments when Jesus tells his disciples about how he must suffer, they don't get it. They had heard the Messiah was coming as King, and here Jesus is saying he must die. Jesus tells them that they must follow his example. We must each pay the price for following Jesus. Do you know the cost?...

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus spends a lot of time showing his disciples and his followers that the Messiah they had been expecting has come. The issue was that the disciples and others misunderstood the full depth of what the Messiah being here meant. On a mountain top, Jesus for the first time revealed himself fully to his disciples. We will look at that scripture today and see how we can better...

This morning we will revisit a story of Jesus we have looked at before, but we will approach it a bit differently. Join us this morning as we look again at the Genesarene demoniac. Let's dig into what Jesus can do! This sermon was recorded on 3-13-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning we are looking at the 8th chapter of Mark to see areas where blindness is not just literal, it is also spiritual. Join us this morning for a conversation about better recognizing Jesus in our day to day lives. This sermon was recorded on 3-20-22 Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning we are diving into the book of mark and talking about an often-overlooked piece of scripture in a one of Jesus' larger teachings. This morning we will see what Jesus really means when he tells his disciples that we must live like children to inherit God's Kingdom. This sermon was recorded on 2-13-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybroo...

This morning, we are going to revisit one of my favorite scriptures. This morning we are looking at Mark 2 and once again hearing the story of the paralyzed man lowered to Jesus. If you have never heard this story, then I invite you to join us this morning for one of the most powerful stories in scripture! Can't wait to see you all this morning! This sermon was recorded on 2-20-22. Support th...

This morning we are going to look at a couple stories from Mark 2 where Jesus and his disciples are challenged for breaking tradition. We will see his response and try to figure out who is included in the kingdom. Join us this morning for more stories of Jesus! This sermon was recorded on 2-27-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information...

Join us this morning as we hear stories from Mark 3 and 4. We will hear the difference it makes when we fully engage with Jesus, rather than just hearing about Jesus from others. This morning let's dive into the mission of Jesus. This sermon was recorded on 3-6-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

Join us this morning as we talk about the importance of the way we live as witnesses to our faith. We will learn about what it means to be a good Christian witness and how we can begin to change the perception of our faith among critics. Join us today as we learn what it means to better follow Jesus together. This sermon was recorded on 1-30-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or fac...

This morning we are looking at what it means to truly be disciples of Jesus. We will look at the warning of Jesus to those who would follow him. We will also hear a story of a Theologian who knew what it meant to truly follow Jesus and, in the process, lost his own life. This sermon was recorded on 2-6-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more in...

This morning in worship we will talk about the United Methodist membership vow of Service. We will look at the ways Jesus changed what the word service means and see how Jesus expects us to be in service to others. Join us this morning as we hear some of the most powerful words in scripture! Let us be in service to the world in the name of Jesus Christ. This sermon was recorded on 1-23-22. Support...

This morning we are continuing our sermon series focused on the vows we take to become United Methodist. This morning we will look at the importance of the gifts that God has given us and how we can use these gifts to change the world! This sermon was recorded on 1-16-22. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning we will talk about how Jesus' arrival in the stable in Bethlehem so long ago changed the world. We will look at how the world has fallen back into disarray since his crucifixion and ascension. This sermon was recorded on 12-26-21. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning, we are going to talk about the stories in our lives that make Christmas so special. We will also talk about the stories that shape our faith as we look closer at Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds. This sermon was recorded on 12-19-21. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

Being a part of the family of God is an amazing gift, but it also a tremendous responsibility! If you have spent any amount of time with family, you know how strange it can be. God chose intentionally to show up in the world through the people of the Hebrews. The Israelite people had a tremendous number of flawed people in their history, yet these are the people that God chose. What do you think t...

This morning we are taking another look at the prophet John the Baptist as we see how important his voice was in calling back the Jewish people to God. We will see how his words reminded the Jewish people that they needed to once again put God first. John the Baptist had to be the one to tell the Jewish people that they were on God's naughty list. Join us this morning as we hear his story and...

This morning we will look at a story that doesn't often get preached in order to see where in our lives we are falling short of God's expectations for us. This sermon was recorded on 11-14-21. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning we start a new sermon series inviting us to all come home to church for the holidays. Today we will be talking about longing. What are some things you long for at Christmas? Is it gifts? Is it the peace that comes at Christmas? Is it time with family? What if we once again longed for the presence of our Savior in our lives? Would that change our world? Today we will look at why Jesus...

In this sermon series we will be looking at some of the stories of Jesus that don't get preached or taught as often. We are starting this morning with the story of Jesus delivering a man from demons. This story serves as a great example of how Jesus changes lives and when he does, we get to participate in changing lives too. The Story of the Gerasene Demoniac shows what happens when people wh...

This morning we are looking at how we act as followers of Jesus when we are faced with scary things in life. We will look at how the disciples respond in fear and hear stories of how fear impacts us and manifests itself in how we treat people. This sermon was recorded on 10-24-21. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning we will look at what happens when we pretend to be someone that we are not. We will look through some of Paul's thoughts on how we should look like Jesus and not like everyone else. This sermon was recorded on 10-31-21. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

This morning we are going to look at a couple stories from Mark 2 where Jesus and his disciples are challenged for breaking tradition. We will see his response and try to figure out who is included in the kingdom. This sermon was recorded on 10-10-21. Support the show Visit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!