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I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE January 4, 2026 | Jeff Schwarzentraub What if the key to deeper faith lies not in religious activity, but in wholehearted surrender? Through Joel's ancient words, Pastor Jeff reveals how true allegiance to Jesus starts with genuine repentance—not just saying sorry, but allowing God to...
Fulfilled Prophecy December 25, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered if the impossible could become possible? Just as technology transformed from science fiction to daily reality, the Christmas story reveals how God fulfilled hundreds of detailed prophecies through Jesus' birth - from His bir...
Hope for the Troubled Heart December 7, 2025 | Cal Rychener What does true victory look like in life's darkest moments? Through the inspiring story of a young Israeli boy who survived a terrorist bombing, Pastor Cal reveals how God transforms victims into victors. Drawing from Psalm 46, he shares five keys...
More Victory Over Sin August 31, 2025 | Jon Gaus Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of sin and shame, desperately wanting freedom but unable to break free? Pastor Jon unveils three powerful, supernatural strategies for defeating habitual sin, drawing from Colossians and Romans to show how vic...
The Power of the Gospel and the Potential of Teenagers June 29, 2025 | Greg Stier Have you ever considered the profound impact that teenagers can have on the world when empowered by the Gospel? In his inspiring sermon, Greg Stier passionately argues that the next generation is not just the future of the church but its present. ...
Why Fathers Must Fight June 15, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub On this Father's Day, Pastor Jeff acknowledges the incredible contributions of fathers and volunteers in the community, particularly during the recent high five week, which saw a significant number of children come to Christ. He emphasizes the imp...
Lesson From a Vineyard May 25, 2025 | Cal Rychener Pastor Cal emphasizes the importance of understanding our mental image of God, challenging the fear-based view of God's relationship with us. He draws lessons from John 15 about God as a gardener who lifts up branches that may not be producing fru...
Why Moms Matter May 11, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub On Mother's Day, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the significant role of mothers in God's design and their influence in shaping the next generation. He highlights how mothers model the Gospel and have the unique ability to disciple their children in a way ...
Called Out May 4, 2025 | Justin Hart Pastor Justin Hart's sermon emphasizes the importance of being "called out" as Christians, highlighting that this calling challenges us to embrace a higher standard of living through the Holy Spirit. He underscores the dual responsibilities of per...
Unexpected and Unstoppable April 20, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Pastor Jeff welcomed everyone on this Easter Sunday, emphasizing the importance of understanding what happens after death and the significance of Jesus's resurrection. He highlighted that Jesus conquered death, offering believers the opportunity f...
While We Were Yet Sinners April 18, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Pastor Jeff delivered a powerful message on Good Friday, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for sinners. He explained that while we were still powerless and ungodly, Jesus died to justify us and reconcile our relationship with God. T...
The Third Veil April 13, 2025 | Jon Gaus In Pastor Jon's sermon, he emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the veils that separate us from experiencing the fullness of Christ's glory and power. He discusses the significance of Jesus’ unveiling in Revelation, highlighting the awe and...
Taking Ground March 9, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In today's sermon, Pastor Jeff spoke about the importance of being aware of the ongoing work God is doing through Brave Church, emphasizing that every member plays a role in the Great Commission. He used the story of a complacent farmer as a metap...
What You Need to Win Your War December 29, 2024 | Justin Hart Pastor Hart emphasized that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual battle and must recognize God’s role in our victories. He outlined five key principles for winning our war: being humbled by God's provision, championing a legacy, guarding o...
IMMANUEL - God with Us December 24, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub On Christmas Eve, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the significance of the unique birth of Jesus Christ and its implications for humanity. He recounts how Jesus was born of a virgin, fulfilling ancient prophecies, and underscores the unique ministry and mis...
Three Be’s November 24, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of being joyful, prayerful, and thankful as key elements of living according to God's will. He encourages individuals to prioritize worship by rejoicing always, even during difficult circumstances, and to main...
Understanding the Times November 10, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Pastor Jeff celebrates the 14th anniversary of Brave Church, highlighting not only the church's growth but also honoring veterans coinciding with Veterans Day. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the times by looking up to God in worship...
Let Your Kingdom Come September 15, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Pastor Jeff delivered a powerful message emphasizing the sovereignty of Jesus as King over His kingdom and the importance of giving Him our full allegiance as citizens of Heaven. He highlighted that Jesus expects His followers to actively particip...
Radical Like Jesus September 8, 2024 | Greg Stier Greg Stier emphasizes the importance of being radical like Jesus, challenging the congregation to embody His values in their daily lives. He reflects on his personal journey and the transformative power of the gospel, sharing stories of how bold e...
Grow Up September 1, 2024 | Justin Hart In today's sermon, Pastor emphasized the importance of stepping into our callings as Christians, urging congregants to recognize that every believer is a minister, equipped to serve and affect change in their communities. He shared personal anecdo...
The Battle for Breakthrough July 7, 2024 | Justin Hart Pastor Justin Hart shares a story about a radio conversation to illustrate how we often approach prayer, trying to change God's direction. He emphasizes listening to God's guidance to avoid collisions with problems. Through the example of Daniel, ...
Satisfying Service June 30, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff underscores the significance of recognizing and utilizing the spiritual gifts bestowed by God. He emphasizes that believers are divinely equipped to contribute significantly to the kingdom. These gifts are not in...
Make It Personal June 2, 2024 | Jon Gaus Pastor Jon Gaus delivers a sermon titled "Make it Personal," focusing on discovering Jesus in the Old Testament and applying biblical truths to daily life. By comparing the complexity of the Old Testament to "Where's Waldo?", he explains how knowi...
Arise | Easter 2024 March 31, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub On Easter Sunday, Pastor Jeff unpacks 1 Peter 3:18, highlighting Christ's death forgiving sins and bringing us to God. He stresses that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not by good works. The purpose of Christ's death is to bring bel...
Good Friday | The Death Of Death March 29, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub The sermon by Pastor Jeff emphasizes forgiveness as central to the Christian faith, using Easter events and biblical stories. Forgiveness is depicted as limitless, costly, transferable, undeniable, and foundational to faith. The importance of exte...
The Hallmark of Christianity March 24, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week we discussed how forgiveness is central to the Christian faith. Forgiveness is depicted as limitless, costly, transferable, undeniable, and foundational to faith. The importance of extending forgiveness to others as we have received from...
Think About It February 11, 2024 | Justin Hart
Churches God Champions February 4, 2024 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
For Christ's Sake December 31, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Christmas Eve: Personal Christmas Reminders December 24, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Don't Fear the Fire November 5, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
What in the World is Going On? October 22, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
It's Time! June 18, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In our current “woke” culture, God’s design for gender is being neglected to follow satanic ideologies that promote the LGTBQ agenda. At BRAVE we champion the Word of God and desire that both men and women can live out the fullness of their design...
A Woman of Excellence May 14, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week on Mother’s Day we addressed the significant value of a woman from Proverbs 31. In this text King Lemuel recalls to mind what his mother has taught him about the value of a woman and the kind of wife he was going to need to be successful...
Easter 2023 What's In The Gospel? April 11, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Good Friday 2023 Christ On The Cross April 8, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Staying Strong After Your Fast January 29, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week as a church we ended our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. It was such a joy to know that so many different people had participated in a variety of ways. Seeking the Lord is such a blessing, but as we know, for every spiritual high there ca...
Unleashed January 2, 2023 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week we kicked off the 2023 calendar year with a message from Mark 9 about Jesus’ healing of a young possessed boy. As Jesus returns from the mountain with Peter, James and John he sees a crowd of people arguing with His other 9 disciples. Wh...
Christmas Eve 2022 December 25, 2022 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
An Attitude of Gratitude November 6, 2022 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Pause to Praise April 24, 2022 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Often times we get so caught up in moving forward and getting to the next thing, that we don't stop to thank God for all the ways He blesses us. As we celebrate the first Sunday in our Englewood North building, we take time to pause and praise Him...
Easter Sunday 2022 April 17, 2022 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. This Easter, we look at the two sons in the story of the Prodigal Son and how the heart of the father is of love no matter what - just like the heart of our Heavenly Father.
Christmas Eve 2021 December 24, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Join us for our Christmas Eve service from December 24, 2021. The entire service is presented in its entirety, incuding all worship and candle-lighting elements.
How Can I Inherit Eternal Life? November 7, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub “How can I inherit eternal life?” Human beings were created differently than anything else in God’s creation. We were created in His image, which is why asking the question about life after death is essential to what it means to be human. The trut...
It's Time to take the Next Step September 12, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week we launched our ministry calendar and spent time considering where the Lord is leading BRAVE Church this year. Using Hebrews 11:1&6 as our main text, we discussed ways that we should take the next step of faith as a church and as individ...
Our God is Awesome August 29, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Paul’s doxologies in Ephesians 3:20-21 teach us about the character of our great God. When we truly understand our God, we learn that He is genuinely awesome! It’s imperative for us as believers to truly understand our God in order to hunger in ou...
Engage the Mission August 22, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub While we were certainly not saved “by” good works we were certainly saved “for” good works. Unfortunately, in our current Christian culture this challenging truth often gets neglected. Far too often fruitless religious activity has replaced being ...
Experiencing Christ August 16, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In one short verse of Galatians 2:20 we learn the secret to Paul living a victorious Christian life. In writing to the Galatians, he shared how the grace of God is what grows us and sanctifies rather than outward behaviors. This means that the Chr...
Spirit-Filled Spouses March 14, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Trust God's Direction January 3, 2021 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Christmas Eve 2020 December 24, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Do I Have Your Attention Yet? August 23, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub When we see the landscape of our culture and ask the question, “What in the world is going on?”, that is a signal that God is wanting to gain our attention. As Christians, we may wrongly think that God is simply upset at non-believers and is ready...
I’m Done with Fear August 16, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub As Israel transitioned their leadership from Moses to Joshua, Moses encouraged the entire assembly of Israel as well as Joshua to be strong and courageous. The reason for this confidence stemmed from the fact that it was the Lord who was going bef...
Gospel Responses May 3, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week we discussed the responses people always have to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Four soils were addressed by Jesus in His parable. Jesus provided three examples of bad soil that produce nothing because the Word is not allowed to take root a...
God and Us April 26, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week we discussed some of God’s glorious attributes and how we should respond based upon Psalm 139. This wonderful Psalm depicts the fact that God knows all things, is everywhere and is all-powerful. These attributes of God should absolutely ...
Keep Running Your Race April 19, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week we talked about the importance of endurance as we continue our walk with Jesus Christ. Four ways of continuing to run were addressed in Hebrews 12:1-3 that can help us grow in our faith. At times when we are discouraged and want to quit,...
Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This week on Resurrection Sunday, we looked in the Gospel of Mark to gain an understanding of how Jesus defined one of His followers. So often, we hear the facts that Jesus rose from the dead, but this week we discovered the results of what respon...
Sound the Alarm April 5, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In the book of Joel, God used His prophet to instruct Israel during a time of agricultural crisis and fear of attack from an enemy. During this time of crisis, God instructed His people that He was in control and wanted them to return to Him in hu...
You’re in BIG Trouble March 29, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub The onslaught of fear-based messaging by the media has caused many people (even believers) to question why the current situation is happening. Yes, COVID-19 is a very real concern, which can lead to tragic results, but in the midst of this, God wa...
What in the World is Going On? March 22, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Learn four action steps you can take when life is out of control. When Jesus was with His disciples on a boat in a storm, the disciples falsely believed that Jesus was uncaring, unconcerned, and unable to help them. However, to their surprise when...
Standing Firm in the Face of Fear March 15, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub You have been diagnosed with a disease that is worse than COVID-19. The Bible points out that every human being has contracted sin and it kills every single one of its victims. Sin will cause you to die and face eternity apart from Jesus Christ. B...
Back on Track January 5, 2020 | Jeff Schwarzentraub We can sometimes get into such a spiritual routine that we lose our passion for Jesus Christ. Taking inventory of our spiritual lives is very important if we desire to continue to move forward with Jesus. The Apostle Paul, as he wrote to the Phili...
What Now? May 12, 2019 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In the current age of tragedy, what can we do as Christians and how are we supposed to respond?
Easter Sunday: Not Guilty April 21, 2019 | Jeff Schwarzentraub God sent His only begotten Son to die on a cross for ours sins. Through His death and resurrection we are declared Not Guilty!
Jesus Christ's Mission February 24, 2019 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Do you feel like your life has fallen into a routine? What about your walk with Christ? Sometimes we need to step back and examine our routines to make sure we're not just checking boxes but truly walking with Christ daily.
Do Not Fear February 17, 2019 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Today is the Day January 6, 2019 | Jeff Schwarzentraub This is the day that the Lord has made. We only have today and should celebrate today in joy, because it is the only day we have. As believer’s we spend a lot of time looking through the rear-view mirror and get stuck, because we cannot move forwa...
Stretching is a Blessing December 30, 2018 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Christmas Eve: The Coming King December 24, 2018 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Multiplying BRAVE Disciples September 9, 2018 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Easter Sunday: You Can Still Reach Out April 1, 2018 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
A BRAVE Prayer February 11, 2018 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
A BRAVE Vision February 4, 2018 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Favor for the New Year December 31, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Christmas Eve: A Miraculous Testimony December 24, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Jesus Is Ready For You August 13, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Ready to Worship? August 6, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Still Hopeful April 16, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Anchored to the Gospel April 9, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Faithful Living in an Unfaithful World January 15, 2017 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
What's Our Vision March 6, 2016 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Christmas Eve: God With Us December 24, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Being Generous November 1, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
I'M N! R U? September 27, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Giving God Our Best August 2, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
New Life April 26, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Experiencing God at Work April 12, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub
Easter Sunday: Freedom April 5, 2015 | Jeff Schwarzentraub