A Fruitful Life Through the Gospel of Christ

The Gospel of Christ has the power to grow and bear fruit in the lives of believers so that they are filled with faith, love, hope, and good works.

Colossians 1:1-8

Gospel Fruit

As we respond to the Gospel with faith, love, and hope in Christ, it produces a harvest of work and endurance for God and His kingdom as we look forward to Christ’s return.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Luke – The Ministry of Jesus

What was the ministry of Jesus? What do we expect His ministry to us to be?

Luke 4:14-30

Unwrapping Love In Christ

The love of God – which is the source of all love – has taken human form in Jesus, and we are called to believe in Him and love others as He did.

1 John 4:9-11

Unwrapping Peace In Christ

Christ is the Prince of Peace, who brings full peace – the blessed life that flows from the righteousness of God.

Isaiah 9:6-7

Unwrapping Hope In Christ

The hope that overcomes the despair and alienation caused by the fall is found in Christ, as we look to Him in faith.

Lamentations 3:19-26

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

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

Take Refuge In Christ

Refuge and security for eternity can be found only in Christ.

Psalm 16

Moses and Christ – Law and Grace

Christ came to reveal the fullness of grace, and we live by grace, not law.

John 1:16-17

Messiah’s Mosaic

The church is God’s nation, comprised of people from every nation and culture, and her primary allegiance is to God’s kingdom rather than each member’s preferred culture.

Galatians 3:26-29

Christ the True Man

Christ, the Second Adam, is the True Man, showing us what it means to be truly human, and restoring our humanity.

1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Christmas Humility

The humble nature of Christ’s birth points to the great humility of the incarnation where God became a man to save us.

Luke 2:1-7

Every Square Inch

Jesus Christ is the risen and exalted Lord over all things, ruling every square inch of the universe for God’s glory.

Matthew 28:18-20

Suffering Because Christ Suffered

The society that we live in desires our sin. Are we willing to reject that sin and suffer as a result of that rejection as Christ suffered as our example.

1 Peter 4:1-11

Living in Godly Submission (Part 2)

As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to submit to the authorities God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly and unjust.

1 Peter 2:11-12, 18-25

Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude – The Gospel and Its Fruit

To be part of God’s people I must know how great my sin is, how God has delivered me from my sin and misery through Jesus Christ, and how I can show my gratitude to God for delivering me. Ephesians 2:1-10 Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Listen to the teaching Look at […]

The Story of Scripture

There is an overarching story to the whole of scripture that should affect every passage that we read. God is bringing glory to Himself through the Person and work of Jesus Christ as He creates and redeems a people who glorify and enjoy Him forever.

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:3-6; Psalm 2:8-9; Revelation 5:2-14

Christ’s Resurrection and Our Salvation

Christ’s resurrection is the basis of our salvation so that we can rejoice in what has come to us entirely by grace. Ephesians 2:4-10 Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline

Exploring the Book: Understanding the Structure of the Bible

There are many sections in the Bible, each with their own unique role, but they all point to Jesus and His work for us.

Luke 24:44

Yahweh Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness

God is Yahweh-Tsidkenu – the One who defines, fulfills, and imputes righteousness to His people through Jesus, and then begins to produce righteous fruit in them by His Spirit.

Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33;15-16

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