Brooklyn Park Church of Christ
By Nate Vawser
Brooklyn Park Church of ChristNov 28, 2021
Jesus' Greatest Hits - Go
We wrap up our series and Nate's time at Brooklyn Park by focusing on Jesus' instructions to his disciples to follow him and go and make disciples
Jesus' Greatest Hits - Love, Love, Love
We continue our series exploring some of Jesus' most powerful and transformative teaching. This week, we unpack Jesus' words on why love is the core of everything
Jesus' Greatest Hits - Find Rest
We continue our series exploring some of Jesus' most powerful and transformative teaching. This week, we unpack Jesus' promise that we can find rest in him. The song we played during the reflection time was Find Rest by Rich & Lydia Dicas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_zk_g50yAQ
Jesus' Greatest Hits - Don't Judge
We continue our series exploring some of Jesus' most powerful and transformative teaching. This week, Phil looks at what Jesus has to say about judging
Jesus' Greatest Hits - Don't Worry
We continue our series exploring some of Jesus' most powerful and transformational teaching. This week, we look at what Jesus has to say about worry.
Jesus' Greatest Hits - Blessed
We begin a new series exploring some of the most powerful and challenging parts of Jesus' teaching. This week, we look at the Beatitudes and unpack what a blessed life is like
Praying the Psalms - Hear Me and Answer
We wrap up our series exploring the way the Psalms can help us pray, especially when we go through difficult times. This week, Phil looks at Psalm 84
Praying the Psalms - Cleanse and Purify
We continue our series exploring the Psalms. This week, we look at Psalm 51 and the ways in which we can respond when we experience shame
Praying the Psalms - The Battle is the Lord's
We continue our series exploring how to use the Psalms to help us pray. This week, we look at Psalm 20
Praying the Psalms - How Long?
We begin a new series exploring how the Psalms can help us when we're struggling to pray. This week, we look at Psalm 13 and the theme "How Long?"
Beyond - Global (with Val Zerna)
We continue our series exploring what's happening beyond Brooklyn Park. This week, Val Zerna from Global Mission Partners (GMP) shares about some of our partnerships around the world
Beyond - National
We continue our series exploring what's happening beyond BPCC. This week, we take some time to talk about reconciliation, ahead of National Reconciliation Week
Beyond - Local
As we explore what's happening beyond BPCC, we hear from Kelly Beames and Gayle George about local schools ministry
Mother's Day - Why Esther?
Maureen unpacks the story of Esther and what we can learn about developing Godly character that looks like Jesus
Note that the message included a video rundown of the story of Esther, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGQ3oSJ_xbc
Ruth Meets Her Redeemer
Phil unpacks the story of Ruth
Q&A Sunday (24 Apr 2022)
We spend some time unpacking questions that people have sent in about Easter, why we spend time on earth and the implications of our understandings about God
Easter Sunday 2022
On Easter Sunday, we explore the shock and surprise of Jesus' appearance and what Jesus' finished work means for us
In the Upper Room - United
We finish our series exploring the events and conversations of the night before Jesus' crucifixion. This week, we reflect on Jesus' prayer in John 17 and his desire for unity
In the Upper Room - Peace
We continue our series spending time with Jesus and his disciples on the night before his crucifixion. This week, we explore Jesus' words of peace and the role of the Holy Spirit
In the Upper Room - Connected
We continue our series spending time with Jesus and his disciples on the night before his crucifixion. This week, we explore what it means for Jesus to be the vine and us his branches
In the Upper Room - Comfort
We continue our series spending time with Jesus and his disciples on the night before Jesus' crucifixion. This week, we explore Jesus' words and promises of peace and comfort
In the Upper Room - Betrayed
We continue our series spending time with Jesus and his disciples in the upper room on the night before Jesus' crucifixion. This week, we explore Judas' betrayal
In the Upper Room - Servant
We begin a new series exploring Jesus' experiences and conversations with the disciples in the hours leading up to his crucifixion. This week, we explore Jesus' servant heart as he washes the disciples' feet
Kickoff 2022 - Seeing Lives Change
We wrap up our kickoff series exploring what it means to see lives change and the key elements of transformation
Kickoff 2022 - Spiritual Family
We continue our kickoff series and this week explore what healthy family looks like through the metaphor of the body
Kickoff 2022 - Jesus Centred
We continue our kickoff series exploring the core of who we are as a church. This week, we look at what it means to be Jesus-centred
2022 Kickoff
We officially kick off our 2022 ministry year by reminding ourselves of where we've come from and exploring what it looks like to plant and water the things God wants to grow this year
Q&A Sunday (Jan 30, 2022)
This week, we take some time to do one of our regular Q&A Sundays and answer questions from our BPCC family. This round of questions include some about Christmas, what Jesus did while he was in Cornwall and what happened to 7 pm Gospel services
The Beginning of the Beginning - Orphans No Longer
This week, we hear from Maureen, who unpacks the context and meaning of Peter's words in Acts 2 and what it looks like for us to make a difference
The Beginning of the Beginning - We Do As He Did
Phil continues our series exploring the beginnings of the church, by unpacking Jesus' mind-blowing words that we are able to do what Jesus did
How to approach 2022
This week, Rob George subs in to unpack some keys to how we can approach 2022, including doing what we can with what we have
The Beginning of the Beginning - Don't Do Anything!
As we begin the new year, we begin a new series look at the beginnings of the church. This week, Phil unpacks the importance of relying on the power of the Spirit
2021 Review
We take some time to look back over some of the highlights of 2021 and the ways God has been at work in and through BPCC this year
Christmas Snapshots - Peace
We wrap up our series exploring the advent themes of hope, love, joy and peace. This week, we focus on peace, exploring the journey of the wise men
Christmas Snapshots - Joy
We continue our series exploring some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and the advent themes of hope, love, joy and peace. This week, we look at the shepherds and joy.
Christmas Snapshots - Love
We continue our Advent series exploring the themes of hope, love, joy and peace through the eyes of those who were there that first Christmas. This week, we focus on Mary and love.
Christmas Snapshots - Hope
We begin our Advent series where we are exploring a number of characters from the Christmas narrative to explore the themes of hope, love, joy and peace. This week, we look at hope through the eyes of Simeon and Anna.
Fresh Wind - Flowing, Blowing or Rowing?
We wrap up our series focused on sensing and responding to the wind of the Spirit. This week, we unpack what it looks like to allow the Spirit to move us forward, rather than working harder on our own. Apologies for the drop in sound quality part way through - technical difficulties!
Fresh Wind - Dry Bones
We continue our series exploring the breath and wind of the spirit. This week, Phil looks at the imagery of the dry bones and the ways in which the Word brings us to life
Fresh Wind - God's Gentle Whispers
We begin a new series exploring the ways in which God speaks to us and leads us by the Holy Spirit. This week, we explore God's gentle whispers as we unpack Elijah's story
Careful of Comfort
This week, our student Pastor Nathan McCormick unpacks what it looks like to seek God's comfort, while recognising that sometimes that means becoming uncomfortable
The Pressure of Priorities
In this week's message, Phil unpacks Daniel's courage to put God first in his life and the ways in which we can put God first in our lives
A New Chapter - Seeing Lives Change
We wrap up our series kicking off our new chapter of life together by exploring what it means to see lives change
A New Chapter - Spiritual Family
We continue our series exploring the key elements that will unite as as we begin our new chapter together with Western Communities. This week, we unpack what spiritual family looks like
A New Chapter - Jesus Centred
We continue our series exploring what unites us as we begin our new chapter together. This week, we unpack why we focus on being Jesus Centred
A New Chapter - Infinitely More
As we begin a new season as a church joining together with Western Communities Church of Christ, our new series "A New Chapter" gives us an opportunity to reflect on what unites and joins us together. This week, we explore our hopes and dreams and God's ability to do infinitely more than we could ask or dream of.
People of Peace - featuring Nicole Dal Piva
This week, we unpack what it means to be and connect with people of peace, including an interview with one of our local Pastoral Care Workers (School Chaplain), Nicole Dal Piva
Guest Speaker - Belynda Till
This week, we hear from Belynda Till, who shares what it looks like for us to hold onto our faith, even in the midst of difficult times
A Father's Heart
As part of our Father's Day service, we explore the Parable of the Prodigal Son to see what we can learn about the Father Heart of God.
Blueprint - Patience and Peace
We wrap up our series working through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This week, we explore the next steps we can take in learning to live and love like Jesus