Community Brookside
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Episodes
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Dorcas, a devoted disciple in the early church, was renowned for her charitable works, particularly making clothes for widows. Her story in Acts 9 demonstrates the profound impact of consistent service and faith in action. When she died, the ap...
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Restored: The Story of Peter's Restoration
Peter's journey from confident disciple to broken denier, and finally to restored church leader, illustrates the transformative power of God's grace. After boldly declaring his loyalty, Peter denied Jesus three times in the high priest's courty...
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The Road to Reframing: Emmaus and the Aftermath
The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus reveals profound truths about recognizing Jesus in our daily lives. Despite their initial blindness due to unmet expectations, Jesus patiently walked alongside them, explaining Scripture and reve...
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The Story Isn't Over: Resurrection, Resistance, and the Rest of the Gospel
The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as history's most transformative event, beginning with Mary Magdalene and another Mary discovering the empty tomb at dawn. Their encounter with an angel and the risen Christ himself launched a new chapter...
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He Knew and He Still Rode In
Palm Sunday represents Jesus's deliberate confrontation in Jerusalem, not merely a triumphal entry. As He approached the city, Jesus wept, foreseeing its future destruction. Despite knowing the fatal consequences awaiting Him, He proceeded with...
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The Call to Transformation: Spiritual Renewal During Lent
Spiritual transformation requires more than surface-level changes - it demands a complete renewal of mind and spirit. This process involves letting go of worldly patterns and embracing God's truth through regular spiritual practices like prayer...
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The Call to Prayer: Deepening Our Relationship with God
Prayer extends beyond mere requests to God - it's about developing a deep, two-way relationship with our Creator. Jesus demonstrated the importance of prayer by regularly withdrawing to commune with the Father, even after significant ministry e...
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The Call to Self-Denial: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
Self-denial goes beyond simple sacrifices, representing a fundamental shift in how we live our Christian lives. It involves releasing control, surrendering our desires, and following Jesus' example of selflessness. Through self-denial, we learn...
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The Call to Repentance: Turning Back to God
True repentance goes far beyond merely feeling guilty or apologizing - it represents a complete transformation of heart and mind. Originating from the Greek word 'metanoia,' it describes a military-style about-face turn, symbolizing a total cha...
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The Bible on Trial - The Church on Trial: When Religion Becomes Oppressive
Throughout history, religion has been both a positive force and a tool for manipulation. Political leaders have often used religious institutions to maintain control, as seen with figures like King Herod who rebuilt the Temple for political gai...
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The Bible on Trial - Twisting the Truth: When Power Corrupts the Word
Throughout history, the Bible's powerful teachings have been both properly used for transformation and misused for harm. False teachers often twist scripture out of context for personal gain, as seen in historical events like the Crusades, Sale...
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The Bible on Trial - Twisting the Truth: When Scripture Becomes a Weapon
Scripture misuse has been a persistent challenge since biblical times, with religious leaders often distorting God's word for personal agendas. Common misuses include cherry-picking verses, ignoring context, and weaponizing text for condemnatio...
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Faith in the Fastlane - Crossing the Finish Line: Enduring Faith in an 'Always On' Culture
Building strong faith in today's distraction-filled world requires a marathon mindset rather than a sprinter's approach. Like marathon runners who train systematically, believers must develop consistent spiritual habits, proper pacing, and ment...
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Faith in the Fastlane - Sharpen Your Focus: Thriving Amid Digital Noise
In our hyper-connected world, digital distractions can prevent us from hearing God's voice and lead to spiritual exhaustion. Drawing parallels from Moses' experience with burnout, we learn the importance of delegation and creating boundaries. B...
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Faith in the Fastlane - Time Out for the Soul: Faith Fatigue in a Hyperconnected World
This morning, we are talking about ways that we can pause and reboot our spiritual lives.Join us in this sermon as we focus on the ways in which we can tend our faith as we fight the busyness of our world. In scripture, Jes...
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Faith in the Fastlane: Keeping Pace in a 24/7 World
In our fast-paced world of constant notifications and endless to-do lists, many struggle to maintain focus on their relationship with God. The story of Mary and Martha illustrates how busyness can prevent us from experiencing God's presence ful...
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What is Our Foundation?
A strong spiritual foundation built on Christ's teachings is essential for navigating life's challenges. This foundation rests on loving God completely and loving others authentically. Like a lighthouse withstanding powerful waves, faith ground...
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O Come Let Us Adore Him: Advent Week 4
God's intentional love is powerfully demonstrated through the Nativity story, where He chose to enter our world in the humblest circumstances. By being born to an unwed couple in a manger and first announcing His arrival to lowly shepherds, God...
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O Come Let Us Adore Him: Advent Week 3
This week, as we light the 3rd candle in our Advent wreath, we focus on Joy.Joy is a word that often is tied to emotion, but as Christians, we should tie our joy to the word and work of Jesus Christ. When we can move to this type of joy...
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O Come Let Us Adore Him: Advent Week 2
This week we focus on the passion of God to prepare his people for the coming of Jesus.God spent hundreds of years preparing his people for the coming redemption through Jesus by giving us the Law, the Prophets, the scriptures, and then...
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O Come Let Us Adore Him: Advent Week 1
This sermon by Pastor Matt Morgan is meant to inspire hope and anticipation throughout the Advent season as we prepare to remember the arrival of the Christ Child, and we continue to look forward to Christ making all things new in his return. J...
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Do Not Be Afraid: Finding Hope in a Noisy World
Discover how to find hope in a noisy world with Pastor Matt Morgan's insightful message. Learn the importance of listening to Jesus' teachings, even when they challenge us to step out of our comfort zones. Understand the significance of not bei...
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Our True Citizenship: Being Faithful Christians in a Time of Political Division
In this insightful message, discover how faith in Jesus Christ should shape political engagement. Learn from Matthew 20:20-28 about the call to serve rather than rule, and understand the complex relationship between politics and faith. With ref...
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