Brevard Christian Church Podcast

Summary: We have to overcome the powerful lies that our world puts before us to find real happiness in God. Questions: 1. What are the five big lies of the world? (Five "W" words) 2. What is the answer to happiness? 3. What are the two mysteries of happiness?

God doesn’t just want you to know things. He wants you to be wise. Learn what wisdom is and how you can begin to achieve it as we look to the book of Proverbs. Sermon Questions: Proverbs 1. Proverbs are short sayings of wisdom. Give some examples of modern day proverbs. Now try to be more specific and give examples of proverbs from the following topics: Finances, Vehicles, Safety, Relationships. 2...

The book of Psalms is a collection of songs prayers and poems that focus on our life lived in the presence of God. To do life well, we must commit ourselves to following the Word of God. Questions: 1. The form of poetry used in Psalms is called parallelism. How does parallelism work? How does knowing parallelism help us better understand the meaning of Psalms? 2. What does the first Psalm mean whe...

Job is a story of trusting God's justice even when we don't understand why life's circumstances are the way they are. In this sermon we gain just a bit of insight as to God's view of Job, Himself, and us. Questions What can we learn from Job's story? How has your life related to that of Job's? Do you see yourself as a trophy that God could take out of his trophy case and show the devil and ask 'ha...

Have you ever watched a movie that started well but left you a bit disappointed at the end? The books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther are like this. If the story stopped there we’d wonder why. Fortunately, there’s much more to the story of these books than most people realize. Sermon Questions: Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther 1. What movie have you watched that started off well, but disappointed you in t...

The book of Chronicles it gives glimpses that God is looking for people to find guidance in Him and to look to the promised hope in future. In 2 Chronicles chapter 20 we see that when we humble ourselves towards God that God gives grace. Questions Have you ever read Chronicles? If so, what stood out to you from the reading? We cry out to Jesus to just come back and take us to heaven.. Why do you t...

Summary: 1&2 Kings covers the history of the end of the United Kingdom through the deterioration of the divided kingdoms. The main characters are Solomon, Elijah and Elisha. Neither extreme of ritualism or emotionalism are what God wants, but instead it's who we are and what we do that matters to Him. Questions: 1. Why do we find so many miracles in 1&2 Kings? 2. What preconceived ideas ge...

The things in the Old Testament were written for our benefit. When God's Word spends more time talking about a person, we need to pay attention. See how three specific people in the books of Samuel show us an important lesson about ourselves. Sermon Questions: 1 & 2 Samuel 1. Read 1 Samuel 8:1-7. Why were the people so desperate for a king? How did their request come back to bite them? Have yo...

Summary: the old testament book of judges is an historic illustration of Galatians 6:7 Galatians 6:7 "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." Questions: 1. What is the cycle that is repeated throughout the book of Judges? 2. How does the very first story of the book prepare readers for the rest of the book? 3. Why did God keep Gideon's army so small? 4. What choice do...

When Joshua was told to destroy the Canaanites it may not mean what you think. The battles Joshua fought are far more than historical. They actually mirror a fight we are all in today. Are you winning the battle? Sermon Questions: 1. Read Joshua 5:13-14. When Joshua asked if God was for him or his enemies why did God say “neither”? What does this teach us? [Answer: we are on God’s side, not God on...

Deuteronomy - The Good Covenant - Mark Bourne Main text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Summary: The Pentateuch ends with Moses repeating God's law for a new generation about to enter the promised land. They were given a choice between obedience which leads to life and disobedience which leads to death. We too must choose life and the way God wants it to be lived. Questions: 1. Why did Moses repeat the law tha...

In the book of numbers we see God blessing His people even when they don't see it and when they wonder too far He seems to always be there to get their attention and being them back to Him. Sermon Questions: What stands out to you in the book of numbers? Were you convicted by the scripture and sermon? If so, which part? Where in your life have you grumbled and yet God was blessing but you were jus...

Summary: All of God's laws rest on the two most important laws to live by - Love God with all your heart, soul and mind and Love your neighbor as yourself. Text: Lev. 19:2 and 19:18 Questions: 1. Why did God give so many laws to Israel? 2. What was the job of the priests? 3. How do we all live like God's priests today? 4. How do we demonstrate holiness on a day to day basis? 5. How do we worship G...

Synopsis: The book of Exodus explains how God’s people were able to exit a land of captivity, but many of them complained and wanted to go back. As believers in Jesus we are also faced with the same temptation. Exodus shows us what it looks like to leave the old life behind and embrace God’s presence. You can’t have both. Sermon Questions. What is something you had to walk away from? Why? Why did...

The book of Genesis Lay's out a battle between good and evil that continues up to today. Text: Genesis 3:15 Questions: 1. What is Satan's strategy? 2. Read Romans 8:28. How did God work things out for Abraham, Jacob and Joseph? 3. Read Ephesians 6:11-12 and pray for God's Church here and around the world.

On this special Sunday we will discuss the state of the Christian Church in Brevard County FL. We will celebrate 2024, review our mission as Christians, and prepare for action in 2025. Sermon Questions. Read Jeremiah 23:25-36. How does this same thing happen today? Read Matthew 28:18-20. Our mission is to make Disciples ie. bring people closer to Jesus. What has been one way you have done this in...

Summary: Jesus as the Light of the World illuminates our way through this life and our way to God. He provides the answers to life's most fundamental questions: Why are we here? What's the purpose of living? How should we live? And, Where are we going? Questions: 1. Why does John present Jesus to us as "the Word" (Logos)? 2. How does Jesus bring light to every person? 3. What proof do we have that...

Our world has no idea what faith is. Faith is so much more than belief in invisible things. Mary, the mother of Jesus, shows us exactly what faith is and how to achieve it today. Do you think you have faith? Look at Mary to see. Sermon Questions: Luke 1-2 1. Did you believe in things like Santa or the Easter bunny? If so, when did you stop? Why? 2. How is faith in God different from belief in unse...

Summary - Both Marys and Martha loved Jesus and wanted to please Him. However Martha needed to make some changes to serve Jesus better. We can benefit from making the same kind of changes in our relationship with Jesus too. Questions: 1. Do you relate more to Mary or Martha in the story of Luke 10? 2. What was it that seems to have bothered Martha the most? 3 . What are the kind of things that bot...

Synopsis: While young Mary was pregnant with Jesus, she had a much older cousin named Elizabeth who was also pregnant with a baby named John. During these pregnancies we see God working...Not through conventional means but through His Holy Spirit who can do the impossible through improbable circumstances. Questions 1. What do you find fascinating of Elizabeth's life? 2. How does Elizabeth show hum...

It’s true. The LORD works in mysterious ways. In this sermon we see how God worked through Deborah and other unsuspecting women to bring about a surprise victory for His people. In Deborah, God has given us a powerful lesson. It’s a lesson that actually involves honey bees. Sermon Questions: Judges 4-5 1. We are individually responsible to serve together in a community relationship? Do you ever fi...

Ruth's life illustrates how God works through people to change people for the better. How is He doing that in your life right now? Questions: 1. Why was Ruth so willing to go with Naomi? 2. How did Ruth propose to Boaz? 3. What reasons did Boaz give for admiring Ruth? 4. What does it mean to be redeemed? How are Christians redeemed? 5. Why is repentance essential to becoming a Christian? 6. Who ar...

Synopsis: Sometimes in life, we feel like God isn't with us. This is how the Jewish nation has felt under the rule of the Persians. In this sermon, we see what it takes to have the courage to do the hard things in life for the cause of Christ just as Esther did for God, and how we can look back and see He was there working the whole time. Questions: How does the story of Esther impact you? What st...

Summary: Rahab's story illustrates how a working, rational faith receives God's saving grace. Questions: 1. Read James 2:19. How can demons have faith and yet not be saved? 2. What kind of faith does God require from us? See James 2:20, 25-26. 3. Why did Rahab help the two spies? See Joshua 2:8-11. 4. Why do you think Rahab is added to the list of great examples of faith in Hebrews 11:31?

We are supposed to learn from our mistakes, but sadly, the first and biggest mistake of all often goes ignored. Today we will learn from the first woman, Eve, how we can recognize temptation today. The enemy is still here, and many are falling, but God’s Word shows us a way of escape. Sermon Questions: Genesis 2-3 1. Compare Genesis 2:15-17 to 3:1-4. How did Eve get God’s Word wrong? 2. In what wa...