A Thriving Spirituality
As the church, we thrive only by the grace of God which we experience through the means of grace. Therefore we must embrace and intentionally seek to cultivate that grace in our lives as part of the church.
Acts 2:36-42
A Thriving Life of Prayer
A thriving, growing church is fueled by a life of prayer, enjoying communion with God, and crying out for Him to work in their midst.
Acts 1:12-14; 4:23-31
A Thriving Power
A thriving church must be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to know and accomplish God’s call.
Acts 2:1-12
A Thriving Mission
A thriving, growing church understands that our mission propels us into all the world – from our local area to the farthest corners of the globe.
Acts 1:6-8
Second Chance
God through his grace has justified us and forgiven us our sins, giving each of us a second chance.
Ephesians 2:1-10
The Offices of Christ
Jesus is the Great Prophet of God, our Great High Priest, and our Great King – everything we need to know, love, and serve God.
Hebrews 1:1-3
Lee and Carol Short
Lee Short shares about the ministry of LSMI in Mexico and around the world.
Matthew 9:36-38
The Law and the Spirit in Sanctification
Because our sin has short-circuited God’s Law, our progress in sanctification comes from the power and ministry of the Spirit.
Romans 8:1-4
The Heart of God’s Law
All the law is summarized in these two commandments: You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all of your soul, and with all of your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34
The Proper Use of God’s Law
God’s Law is holy, righteous and good – but we must use it properly, allowing it to define righteousness, convict us of sin, and point us to Christ.
1 Timothy 1: 7-8
A Divine Confidence
Because of God’s love, every person who has confessed Christ as Lord has been given a Divine confidence of salvation from God. This Divine confidence is seen in our love for God and our fellow man.
1 John 4:18-19
Jesus Our Great High Priest
Jesus as our Great High Priest was able to offer the perfect eternal offering on our behalf.
Hebrews 8
Building the Church for the Glory of God
We are called to build upon the foundation laid by the apostles so that we can help the Church grow for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Vines That Choke the Church
Churches can not grow, produce fruit and multiply if they are divided by pride, walk in disunity with other believers, lack compassion for the lost, or are not willing to pay the cost to follow and serve Christ.
Luke 9:46-10:2
Live By Faith – Not Anxiety
We must learn to focus on the Kingdom of God, and not the fears and worries of this world. Otherwise, we will fail to realize that which God has called us to become.
Matthew 6:25-34
Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus
The resurrection of Jesus gives a living hope for troubled times for all those who are reborn through Him.
1 Peter 1:3-9
BRCC’s Vision and Church Planting
BRCC is called to glorify God by building and planting local churches that are biblically based, Christ-centered, caring communities, seeking to know Christ and make Him known.
1 Peter 2:4-10
Provision – Financial Giving and Church Planting
In the New Covenant, believers freely give finances in response to God’s grace, in order to support the work and growth of the church.
Philippians 4:10-20; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Building Up the Church of God
Garey discusses his vision for RCC and how God is strategically calling RCC to be sent forth by BRCC to fulfill the mission God has given to them.
Matthew 9:36-38; John 4:35-38; Luke 9:49-50
The Power of Radical Commitment to Church Planting
God calls all of us to be part of church planting, either as radical supporters or radical planting team members.
Philippians 1:3-6; 2:19-24
Church Planting and the Power of Prayer
The Church moves forward only by the power of the Holy Spirit, and our connection to the Spirit is based upon the power of our prayer life.
Colossians 4:2-6
Called To Be A Witness
Everyone who is in Christ and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit has been called to be a witness to our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Acts 1:8
Training Future Leaders
God calls the Church to train future leaders to guard the faith from error, spread the faith to others in their generation, and pass the faith on to future generations.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
The Great Claim, The Great Commission, The Great Comfort
As disciples of Christ, we respond to the great commission by the power of Christ and the comfort that He gives.
Matthew 28:16-20
Ministry in Jails and Prisons
Chaplain Chase Wood shares about the ministry at the local detention centers.
Matthew 25:34-40