Brevard Christian Church Podcast

Some actions don’t matter, but repeated actions define you. … Sermon Questions: 1. Have you ever met or seen someone in denial? Why didn't they realize it? 2. What do you do most with your free time and why? 3. If someone who never met you watched your life for one week how would they describe you? What are both good and bad things they'd say? 4. Read Matt. 7:21-23 and Phil. 2:12-13. Why is what w...

Our words can literally reverse- engineer our heart. In this message learn what God’ Word teaches about the power of speech. Sermon Questions: 1. Only God sees our hearts (1 Sam. 16:7b). Why doesn’t this scare most people? 2. How can we see the heart (since only God truly can)? Read Matt. 12:34b. 3. We know our words can change our heart because God commands us to change our speech. (If speech cou...

You get the power of God and the Peace of God when you Pray to God! Sermon Questions: 1. What causes you to pray most? What do you pray for? 2. How do you pray? When do you pray? 3. Read Matt. 7:7-11, Phil. 4:6-7, and James 5:17-18. What is one thing you can do this week to deepen your prayer life? 4. As you pray today, who in your life do you need to lift up in Prayer to God?

True change only happens when we engage The mind that God gave us. Find out how in part 2 of our series. Sermon Questions: 1. How often do you think about thinking? Why or why not? 2. Name a situation you were in that improve only because of your mindset. What made the difference? 3. Our mind needs a filter. How do you filter your thoughts? In the list of things in Philippians 4:8 which is the har...

How do you change yourself at a deep heart level? Is it even possible? Follow along with us over the next 6 weeks on what God's Word says about real change. Sermon Questions: 1. Why are self help resources so popular? 2. Have you ever been taken in by a self help fad or scheme? How did it draw you in? 3. What does the Bible say to those who believe our heart has all the answers? Why is this so pop...

Apologetics 101 Learn quick defenses for our faith!

Summary: Elder and shepherd, Ford Levi, shares a message with our Merritt Island campus that demonstrates the heart and posture of an evangelist, and delineates the call on us for outreach! Questions: 1. Who is God putting on your heart to reach? 2. How has God set you up for success in this arena? 3. What are you waiting for aka what's stopping you from taking that first step and reaching the los...

Acts 9, 23 & 26 Title: Conversion Part Two Summary: Acts 9, 22 and 26 records the conversion of Saul. In many ways he is the least likely convert. But his conversion has become a pattern for most people coming to Christianity throughout history. Questions: 1. Why is not feeling qualified actually one of the qualities God is looking for in His people? 2. Why do many people get so upset when con...

Summary: The record of an Ethiopian conversion in Acts 8 demonstrates three important questions everyone should ask. Questions: 1. How would Americans be different if the Christian message hadn't influenced our history? How would your life be different? 2. The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of humility (1 Peter 5:6 for example). Why is it essential? 3. How do you connect with people wh...

Summary: Just as Jesus had polarizing responses to His ministry, so we too will find some love what we say and stand for, while others will hate us for the very same things. Questions: 1. Why did Peter and John heal the lame man? See John 5:36; 10:37-38 and Acts 2:22. 2. Summarize Peter's message after the healing. 3. Why were the priests and religious leaders so mad at Peter and John? Why do some...

Summary: the early church was made up of people who were drastically changed. They were first cut to the heart and then devoted to a whole new way of living. Questions: 1. When you became a Christian - were you "cut to the heart"? What kind of things get to you at that level? 2. The early Christians devoted themselves to four things (found in verse 42). What were those four things? Do you have a d...

Text: Acts 2 Title: "Supernatural Help" Summary: Acts 2 records for us the day the church began. 3000 were baptized into Christ that day for (1) the forgiveness of sins, and (2) the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit. God hasn't just forgiven His people, He provides help to live new/transformed lives through the Holy Spirit. Questions: 1. Read 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Ephesians 6:17....

Summary - The greatest movement in history was started by the greatest event in history. Questions: 1. Outside of you becoming a Christian, what was the next biggest event in your life - or the biggest event of 2025 for you? Why was it so impactful? How did it change your life? 2. For the greatest movement in history to begin, it took the greatest event - the resurrection of Jesus. But it wouldn't...

Synopsis: We often say Christmas isn’t about presents, but is that really true? In this message we make the case for why presents are actually what Christmas is all about! Christmas 2025 Sermon Questions: 1. What was your favorite present as a kid? Why? 2. What was your least favorite present and why? 2. What are the benefits associate with gift giving? (See Acts 20:35b, James 1:17 & John 3:16...

Hear the true meaning of Christmas from the heart of our dear elder, Ford Levi! Questions: 1) What does Christmas mean in YOUR household? 2) How has Christ impacted your life this year? 3) How might God be calling you to share the Light of the World in the year to come?

Summary - Jesus wants His Church to be encouraged through persecution and opposition. By means of apocalyptic language, God lets us know that "we win!" Questions: 1. Why is apocalyptic language used throughout Revelation? 2. What is the best way to understand the meaning of Revelation (what is the best commentary to use)? 3. Everything has a beginning and an end. What does Jesus want us to underst...

Sermon Synopsis: Jude the other brother of Jesus was compelled to warn us that evil people exist even in the Church community. We must fight for the faith that was once for all time given to us and avoid their corruption. How do we do that? Listen to Jude as he gives us the answer. Sermon Questions: 1. Have you ever met or seen someone who was truly evil? How did you know? What gave it away? (Jude...

Synopsis: The elder John gives us a brief insight into the good and bad going on in a local church in the 1st century. Even though it is short in words, 3 John gives us just enough direction to implement as a church today. Questions: 1) What is a selfishness that you are currently dealing with that needs to be squashed? 2) John urges his readers to imitate what is good. Make a list of 5 goods you...

Sermon Title: Truth...OR Love?? Sermon Synopsis: John writes a letter to the chosen lady and her children (or the Church and her faithful followers). He is grateful to see those who walk in the truth. John's aim in this letter is to encourage us to follow the prime directive to love others. The question is...what does it MEAN to love? Can we truly love others if we leave out the truth? Are we lovi...

1 John - Ford Levi Love Questions God is Love A world without Love? Must Love have fruits? 3:17-18. 3:14-15 Anyone who does not Love remains in death. Is this for unbelievers or Christians? Once saved always saved?

Synopsis: 2nd Peter gives strict encouragement to be effective and fruitful by supplementing your faith and to long for the coming of King Jesus. Questions: 1. Peter alludes to himself not having much time left on earth before he dies, so he gives his audience reminders written down to they may at any time recall them (see 2nd Peter 1:12-15). Like Peter, if you knew your time on earth was ending s...

Summary - Peter encourages a persecuted church scattered throughout the world to remain strong and committed. He encourages us to think about our foundation, our destiny, our ministry and our new birth (baptism). Questions: 1. What is your favorite "come from behind" or "come back" story? 2. If Jesus sent us a half time encouragement - what do you think He would emphasize the most? 3. Do you remem...

Synopsis: Have you ever played the blame game? How did it work out for you? James brother of Jesus gives us the most practical book in the New Testament. In it he talks about our responsibility as Christians. Playing the blame game is just a way to avoid responsibility. Taking responsibility, however, is key to living the best Christian life possible. Sermon Questions: 1. What was one of your earl...

Sermon Synopsis: The letter of Hebrews has an overarching theme: don’t lose your loyal trust in Jesus. To prove this, the letter gives us multiple views of who Jesus is and the power He holds; as to encourage the readers to stay true to Him. Questions: 1. In the book of Hebrews, Jesus is portrayed in many different examples. Which stands out to you and why? 2. Read Hebrews 13:7-8 aloud. Who in you...

Text: Philemon Summary: this is a short letter on how to restore relationships and make things right. (It's not about slavery, the way most people think of slavery.) Making things right requires #1 - getting things out in the open. And #2 - following through with the appropriate actions. Questions: 1. Why is it so hard to confess difficulties (not just sins but misunderstandings and unfortunate si...