BRAVE Church
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Built to Last: Internal Conflict
April 21, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 57 MBThe sermon highlighted Jesus as the ultimate example of living out God's truth, love, and service to others. It emphasized the importance of reflecting on Jesus' teachings to resolve conflicts within ourselves. Believers were encouraged to be champions of God's word, contagious in their witness, and conscientious in their work. The sermon guided listeners to seek reconciliation through the sacrificial love of Jesus and to actively involve God in resolving conflicts in their lives. Speaker: Je...
Guest Speakers: The Fuel for Building to Last
April 14, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBSpeaker: Cal Rychener
Built to Last: Missional Momentum
April 07, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBThis weeks sermon emphasizes preparing Godly families for opposition, rejecting fear by trusting God's power, adapting tactics to reach people in the current culture, and encouraging unity and wholehearted participation in missions. Pastor Jeff uses Nehemiah's story to illustrate the importance of commitment, sacrifice, and unity in serving God. Believers are challenged to live fully for Jesus and be actively engaged in fulfilling the mission of making disciples. The sermon underlines the Chu...
Arise: Arise
March 31, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBOn Easter Sunday, Pastor Jeff unpacks 1 Peter 3:18, highlighting Christ's death forgiving sins and bringing us to God. He stresses that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not by good works. The purpose of Christ's death is to bring believers into fellowship with God, not just perform good deeds. Belief in Christ's resurrection allows for transformation and hope for eternal life. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Stand Alone Messages: Good Friday | The Death Of Death
March 29, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBThe sermon by Pastor Jeff emphasizes forgiveness as central to the Christian faith, using Easter events and biblical stories. Forgiveness is depicted as limitless, costly, transferable, undeniable, and foundational to faith. The importance of extending forgiveness to others as we have received from God is highlighted for spiritual growth and to experience God's grace fully. The sermon concludes with an invitation for prayer and guidance on forgiveness, stressing its significance in fostering ...
Stand Alone Messages: The Hallmark of Christianity
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 57 MBThis week we discussed how forgiveness is central to the Christian faith. Forgiveness is depicted as limitless, costly, transferable, undeniable, and foundational to faith. The importance of extending forgiveness to others as we have received from God is highlighted for spiritual growth and to experience God's grace fully. May this week's sermon be an encouragement for you to foster a deeper relationship with God through the practice of forgiveness. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Built to Last: Increased Opposition
March 17, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBThis week's sermon focuses on how Christians face more challenges as they grow in faith. When opposition escalates as we following God, it should encourage our reliance on prayer and wisdom and emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith despite challenges. Believers are urged to trust in God's strength and remain steadfast in their allegiance, even when faced with discouragement. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Built to Last: Forward Progress
March 10, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MBThis week's sermon stresses serving God wholeheartedly and working together as a church. Pastor Jeff emphasizes worship, commitment, and humility using Nehemiah's rebuilding of the wall as an example. Believers are urged to serve without delay or seeking recognition, prioritizing God's work over personal desires. The overarching message is that everyone has a role in God's kingdom, and progress is achieved through devoted service. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Built to Last: Getting Started
March 03, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Built to Last: God-Given Vision
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Built to Last: Built for Greatness
February 18, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 66.6 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Stand Alone Messages: Think About It
February 11, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBSpeaker: Justin Hart
Battle Ready: Churches God Champions
February 04, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 59.6 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Lifeline: The Power of Prayer: Powerful Prayer
January 28, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Lifeline: The Power of Prayer: Generational Secrets
January 21, 2024 18:00Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Lifeline: The Power of Prayer: Generational Secrets
January 21, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Lifeline: The Power of Prayer: Modeling Prayer
January 14, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 64.3 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Lifeline: The Power of Prayer: Maximized Fasting
January 07, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Stand Alone Messages: For Christ's Sake
December 31, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Stand Alone Messages: Christmas Eve: Personal Christmas Reminders
December 24, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Strong to the Finish
December 17, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Checklist For Christ’s Coming
December 10, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Material Blindness
December 03, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: The Problem with Self-Centeredness
November 26, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Course Correction
November 19, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 60.6 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Wisdom Works
November 12, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 57 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Stand Alone Messages: Don't Fear the Fire
November 05, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Talk Your Walk
October 29, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Stand Alone Messages: What in the World is Going On?
October 22, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Vital Signs
October 15, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: The Problems of Prejudice
October 08, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: God-Honoring Faith
October 01, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Walk Your Talk: Growing in the Word
September 24, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week we continued our series in the book of James and learned about four distinct requirements in order to be growing in the Word. God wants you to be conformed to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ and to respond in the proper way. The trials and temptations we go through in life are opportunities for us to be conformed to the fullness of the Lord Jesus Christ. When we ask what God desires us to do and how to respond through those trials and temptation, the answer is that He desires for...
Walk Your Talk: How to Defeat Temptation
September 17, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBThis week we continued our series in the book of James and learned How to Defeat Temptation. While God is the One who authors and allows trials in our life for spiritual maturity, the enemy attempts to get us to veer off course by using temptation. This temptation is nothing more than trying to get us to fulfill a good desire in an ungodly way. Temptation is always a short cut that may seem okay at the time but leads to sin and ultimately death. When we give into temptation, we can never be l...
Walk Your Talk: The Blessings of Trials
September 10, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week we began a new series in the book of James entitled, Walk Your Talk. The emphasis of the series is how a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ can live the life that God requires of His servants. James, the half-brother of Jesus, wastes no time as He makes the point that trials are good. No matter where a believer lives or what a believer does, they can be certain that trials will be a part of their life. However, when trials arrive the believer is to respond with gratitude because of a...
Guest Speakers: The Miraculous Gifts
September 03, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBSpeaker: Jon Gaus
Waging War: Fight for the Next Generation
August 27, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Waging War: Fight for the Kingdom
August 20, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThis week we continued our series entitled Waging War Against Our Enemy by addressing how to Fight for the Kingdom. Understanding how to live as a visible demonstration of God’s comprehensive rule of every area of life makes a difference in our witness as we advance Christ’s kingdom. We learned that there is a clash of the kingdom of Christ and the kingdom of darkness, and winning that battle is imperative to Christ’s desires for this world that He created. This week we highlighted five areas...
Waging War: Fight for the Church
August 13, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Waging War: Pray in the Fight
August 06, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Waging War: Dress for the Fight
July 30, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Waging War: Stay in the Fight
July 23, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Waging War: Engage in the Fight
July 16, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week we began a new series called Waging War Against Our Enemy. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he placed all of his present and future disciples on mission so that we would be actively advancing Christ’s kingdom until he returns. That means that we are not called to be spectators and consumers but courageous warriors who actively engaged in the battle of sharing and living the Gospel in a hostile world. Many are not engaged in the fight because they know that criticism will come if t...
Guest Speakers: Overcoming A Grasshopper Mentality
June 25, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSpeaker: Cal Rychener
Stand Alone Messages: It's Time!
June 18, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn our current “woke” culture, God’s design for gender is being neglected to follow satanic ideologies that promote the LGTBQ agenda. At BRAVE we champion the Word of God and desire that both men and women can live out the fullness of their design and calling. On Mother’s Day we celebrated women by studying Proverbs 31. This week, on Father’s Day, we specifically addressed the men as we studied Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthians at the end of his first letter. The need of the hour is for m...
Exodus: Experiencing God's Glory
June 11, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week we concluded the book of Exodus as we learned how to experience God’s glory. God’s purpose in delivering Israel out of the bondage of Egypt was not simply to get them to the promised land. God’s purpose was so that He could dwell with them. Early in the book He demonstrates His sovereignty and power as He plans and executes the delivery of the nation. As Israel meets at Mt. Sinai, they learn that God has a way that He desires them to live so that He can dwell with them. God’s desire...
Exodus: The Purpose of God’s Presence
June 04, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBSpeaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub
Exodus: Pleading for God’s Presence
May 28, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week we discussed the importance of God’s Presence and what is required for us to experience Him. Instead of religious rituals and routines we must experience God’s Presence to accomplish God’s purpose. So often, we rely on leadership seminars, self-esteem boosts, and self-help guides rather than the very presence of God. The reason people are leaving the church in droves and many people say that Christianity is a myth is because the Presence of God is lacking in our lives and in our min...