Prayer | Week 4

Explore what it means to trust in the healing power of Jesus and how it connects to Brookside’s mission of building Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities. This sermon examines biblical healing, honest doubts, and living in obedience.Real-life testimonies of miraculous healing and the question of faithBiblical examples of Jesus’ healing ministry and its ongoing relevanceThe meaning of Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, and what true healing looks likeThe relationship between obedience, wisdom, and physical/spiritual wholenessEmbracing God’s sovereignty in seasons of suffering and unanswered prayers

How will you respond when God asks for the one thing you cannot give? Walk through Genesis 22 and explore how Abraham’s story points to Jesus and the heart of the Gospel.The significance of God’s promises to Abraham and the test of faith he facedHow divine tests reveal genuine faith and obedienceThe foreshadowing of Jesus in the sacrifice of IsaacThe meaning and implications of Jehovah Jireh—God who providesApplying trust in God’s provision to personal fears, needs, and the global church today

Struggling to break free from old habits and truly embrace a life centered on Jesus? This sermon explores why letting go is so challenging; and how God meets us with grace and transformation.The impact of divided hearts and why they can't be set apart for God's purposeLessons from Israel's struggle to leave behind the ways of EgyptThe significance of Sabbath as a gift for spiritual renewalWhy anxiety remains our modern "Egypt" and how God calls us out of itThree practical steps to pursue holiness and strengthen your walk with Jesus

What should you do when other gods seem more attractive than Jesus? This sermon explores the exclusive, passionate love God has for us and how we can stay Jesus-centered.The meaning of God's name "El Kanna"—our jealous God who fights for our heartsThe biblical parallel between marriage vows and God’s covenant with His peopleHow spiritual imposters lure us away from undivided devotion to JesusWhy a new heart is necessary to keep our love for Jesus pure and steadfastPractical steps to keep your family’s worship focused on Jesus alone, resisting spiritual distractions

Dive into how the name of Jesus as Adonai changes our understanding of authority, surrender, and redemption. Discover what it means for Brookside to build Jesus-centered homes and foster Gospel-saturated communities.The significance of God’s names in the Old Testament and their impact on our prayersUnderstanding Adonai as the sovereign authority to whom all creation must submitIsaiah’s vision of God’s holiness and our response of humility and surrenderHow Jesus defeats spiritual conflict and grants us spiritual victoryWhat it looks like to step confidently into the world, declaring God’s glory and living under His Lordship

Explore how to break generational patterns and build a lasting, Jesus-centered legacy for your family. Discover practical steps for ensuring your faith impacts generations to come.Understanding the significance of God's eternal name, El Olam, and generational blessingsThe power of living faithfully before Jesus and how it influences those around youLessons from Abraham’s tamarisk tree: deep, lasting faith versus quick, shallow growthCreating tangible reminders of faith for future generationsPractical steps to live in God’s will today for generational impact tomorrow

Explore what it really means to surrender control and trust in the ultimate authority of Jesus. Discover why recognizing God’s power changes how we lead, serve, and overcome fear.The meaning and significance of the name El Elyon—God Most HighLessons from Abram, Melchizedek, and the power behind true victoryHow pride and self-reliance blind us to God’s authorityWhy generosity and service demonstrate real trust in JesusPractical ways to build Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities

Discover how to pray with power when good and evil feel mixed up by focusing on the Name of Jesus. Learn how Brookside Church builds Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities through prayer and understanding God's character.Why Jesus’ call to pray the hallowed name of God is revolutionary The meaning and significance of God’s names, especially Elohim, the Creator How the enemy confuses good and evil in the world today God’s ongoing work to redeem and restore all of creation through Jesus Practical ways to pray the name Elohim over your life, family, church, and community 

Discover why prayer often feels like a chore and how understanding the name of Yahweh can transform your connection with God. This sermon kicks off a new series on praying the names of God, rooted in the example of Moses and fulfilled in Jesus Christ.The significance of God’s names and how they shape our prayersWhat it means to enter God’s presence and respond to His holinessHow praying to Yahweh releases control and shifts our focus to God’s eternal characterUnderstanding Jesus as Yahweh and what that means for our daily faithPractical ways to incorporate breath prayer and rely on God’s unchanging presenceBrookside builds Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships, resulting in Gospel-saturated communities.

Discover what it means to belong to a gospel-saturated community and how it directly aligns with the mission of Brookside Church. Learn practical ways to build Jesus-centered homes and foster healthy relationships that point others to Christ.Why desperate dependence on Jesus is the starting point for true communityHow a gospel-saturated community always points to Jesus, not selfThe difference between self-righteous gatherings and communities overflowing with gracePractical, everyday steps to bring gospel impact to your neighborhood and relationshipsHow mutual love, support, and a contagious culture of grace draw others to encounter the name of Jesus