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Bret Hicks

Bret Hicks has been an Elder and the Pastor at BRCC since 1993.

Slip Sliding Away

Relationships die from neglect if we do not realize their importance and work through relationslips to keep them healthy.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

May 25, 2014

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Slipping Over The Line

Relationships are ruptured when we sin against one another, but as those forgiven all of our sins through Christ, we must forgive one another so that the relationship can be restored.

Colossians 3:13

May 18, 2014

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Slipping Into Something More Comfortable

Longing for acceptance we have fallen captive to shame and fear – which condemns us to relationships of isolation and apathy. Now our rescue can only be found in perfect integrity.

Genesis 3:11

May 11, 2014

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Slip of the Tongue

Relationships can be strengthened or damaged by words – which are the overflow of the heart – and repairing them requires confession and repentance in word and deed.

Proverbs 12:18

May 4, 2014

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Manipulationslips

Relationships are damaged when we act out of the improper motivation to manipulate others to meet our needs but are repaired when we follow Christ and let our actions be driven by the motivation to minister to the deepest needs of the other person.

Philippians 2:3-11

April 28, 2014

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Risen Conqueror

The ultimate display of God’s power is the resurrection of Christ, who has conquered death and rules over all to fulfill God’s purposes for us.

Ephesians 1:19-23

April 20, 2014

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Series Outline for Game of Thrones

This multi-part series looks at the kings of Israel. In this first part, we focus on the rule of the judges prior to the rise of King Saul. We learn in this series that the Game of Thrones exists in our own heart as we try to rule over our own lives.

April 14, 2014

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A King for Israel

Israel rejected the LORD as their King, preferring to led by a human king to be like the nations around them.

1 Samuel 8

April 14, 2014

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The LORD Reigns

Our God reigns over all things, and this calls for a response of repentance, worship, and remembrance of God’s work in our behalf.

1 Samuel 5-7

April 6, 2014

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Ichabod – The Glory Is Gone

People often superstitiously believe that they can guarantee God’s favor and protection through external rituals, but His favor is only received through genuine faith.

1 Samuel 4

March 24, 2014

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The Word and the Prophet

An absence of God’s Word is a great curse, but God is faithful to raise up true prophets to speak forth His word.

1 Samuel 3

March 16, 2014

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Another Link In the Chain

The church, strengthened by the grace of God, must make sure to pass the faith on from generation to generation.

2 Timothy 2:1-2

March 10, 2014

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Holy People and Unholy Priests

The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.

1 Samuel 2 (1 Samuel 2:11-18)

March 2, 2014

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When Anarchy Reigned

The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.

Judges 21:25

February 23, 2014

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Baptism

Jesus commands everyone who has believed in Him to be water baptized as part of being a disciple of Christ.

Matthew 28:18-20

February 16, 2014

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Love and Respect

Marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church, and therefore must be centered on Him, and built on love and respect.

Ephesians 5:31-33

February 10, 2014

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Series Outline for The Lord’s Prayer

In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus gave us not only a prayer to recite, but a pattern for our own prayers. This simple prayer shows us the proper focus and themes that should fill our prayers and the concerns that should shape our lives as His followers.

February 2, 2014

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Praying For Our Deliverance

Christians pray to God to be protected from Satan and his temptations, humbly recognizing our need for God and His grace to sustain us.

Matthew 6:13

February 2, 2014

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Praying For Our Forgiveness

Christians pray to God for the forgiveness of our many sins, knowing that asking for forgiveness requires that we extend it to others ourselves.

Matthew 6:9-13

January 27, 2014

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Praying For Our Daily Bread

Christians pray to God for our daily bread, labor to help provide it for others, and look to Christ, the True Eternal Bread.

Matthew 6:11

January 13, 2014

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Praying To Our Father In Heaven

Christians pray to our Father in heaven, the transcendent God who loves us, for His kingdom rule to come – both now and forevermore.

Matthew 6:9-10

Listen to the teaching

Look at the outline

January 5, 2014

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Facing A New Year In Faith

Christians do not know the future, but we should face it in faith, trusting that our Sovereign God will work all things for our good.

Ecclesiastes 7:13-14

December 29, 2013

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Series Outline for Christmas Carols

This 4-week series was taught during the 2013 Advent season. in ‘Christmas Carols’ we look at biblical texts that underlie the great themes of our most beloved Christmas Carols – themes of hope, peace, love, and joy.

Christmas Carols

December 23, 2013

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God’s Song of Love

Because of the coming of Christ, God is with us, delivering us from our enemies and saving us from our sins, as He delights in us and sings His song of love over us.

Zephaniah 3:14-17

December 16, 2013

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