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Bret Hicks

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

The Day of Redemption for the Nations

Although the day of the Lord is a day of judgment for the nations that have rejected God, He is calling a remnant from every nation to be part of His people.

Isaiah 19:16-25

July 19, 2009

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The Day of the Lord for the Nations

Just as God appointed a day to judge Babylon, so there will be a day when every human will stand before God – either clothed in their own sin or in the righteousness of Christ.

Isaiah 13-14

July 12, 2009

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Commissioned by God

We have been commissioned and empowered by God to go forth and make disciples, baptizing and teaching them the fullness of the faith.

Matthew 28:18-20

June 28, 2009

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The Sign of Immanuel – God With Us

God’s promise to be with us, which was typified by many people and events in the Old Testament, is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is Immanuel, God with us.

Isaiah 7:13-17; 8:1-10; 9:1-7

June 21, 2009

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God’s Glorious Covenant People

Despite their present failures, Isaiah saw the glorious future for God’s people, when people from all nations would come to learn and walk in God’s ways.

Isaiah 2:1-4

May 17, 2009

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The Grand Arraignment

Through Isaiah, God is bringing a covenant lawsuit against His people, exposing their sin, announcing their punishment, and offering forgiveness and reconciliation if they will repent.

Isaiah 1

May 10, 2009

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Isaiah – The Man, His Times, and His Ministry

Isaiah was a man called by God to apply God’s Word to the turbulent times in which he lived, and to call God’s people to behold God and live with hope in the midst of uncertain and difficult days.

Isaiah 1:1

April 19, 2009

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The Good News of Holy Week

Christ’s actions during Holy Week – His death, burial, and bodily resurrection, bring salvation to all who truly believe.

1 Corinthians 15:1-5

April 12, 2009

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The Call and Promise of Church Leadership

God calls leaders to a godly life and faithfulness to Scripture, and promises a fruitful ministry if they do this. This special teaching was done as part of Garey Walker’s ordination service.

1 Timothy 4:15-16

April 5, 2009

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Series Outline on “The Holy Spirit”

This lengthy series took an in-depth look at the Person and work of the Holy Spirit – God’s Empowering Presence. This includes topics such as the relationship between the Spirit and the Church, the Spirit and the world, the Spirit, the Word and the means of grace, and also controversial topics such as the Baptism of the Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit, an extended look at tongues and prophecy, and the question of God’s will and being led by the Spirit.

April 4, 2009

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Question and Answer Session on the Holy Spirit

This is a question and answers session on the series The Holy Spirit – God’s Empowering Presence. A variety of questions on topics such as guidance, unusual manifestations, and spiritual gifts were discussed.

April 3, 2009

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The Gift of Prophecy

God gives His people the gift of prophecy, the ability to give a spontaneous word from God, which can edify, exhort, and comfort believers, and convict unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 29-33

March 22, 2009

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The Gift of Tongues for Public Use

When spoken for others to hear in public worship, tongues must be interpreted so that others may benefit from the prayer, blessing, and praise to God.

1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 26-28

March 15, 2009

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The Gift of Tongues for Private Prayer

The main use of the gift of tongues is for private worship and prayer, and as we use this gift we are built up in our faith so that we can serve God and others.

1 Corinthians 14:13-19

March 8, 2009

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What is the Gift of Tongues?

The gift of tongues is the enablement of believers by the Holy Spirit to speak in a language they have not learned & do not understand.

1 Corinthians 14:13-19

March 1, 2009

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Transformed by the Holy Spirit

Christians live in the New Covenant and are being progressively transformed by the Spirit into the image of God as we consistently behold His glory.

2 Corinthians 3:12-18

February 1, 2009

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