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The Brook is Birthing a New Church
January 16, 2022 by Jeremy Barahona
Pastor Jeremy Barahona wrote this post in the summer of 2021 shortly before he and Angelica were sent by The Brook to plant a new church in West Palm Beach, FL. Learn more about their passion and how to support them at this post....
How to Fast and Pray
March 25, 2020 by Eric Rivera
Fasting is something Jesus expects of his followers as an expression of our yearning for him to act. It is an intensified kind of prayer that expresses the urgency for the matters for which we pray. ...
The Joy of Giving
June 12, 2019
Financial giving is part of our worship to God. It is an expression of our gratitude to God for his gracious provision in our lives. It’s also a recognition that all we have truly belongs to God....
Let the Remnant Rise!
September 30, 2016
At The Brook we want to call a remnant of men to rise up to the kind of biblical manhood that infuses men with a God-glorifying and Gospel-informed purpose that will rock the lives of youth, single men, and married men. ...
What WATER means to us
September 29, 2016
At The Brook, the word WATER functions as an acronym that expresses what we want to be about....
Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship.
September 29, 2016 by Eric Rivera
Who should I date? What are qualities I should look for in a spouse? How do I protect my heart and yet feel the passions that I feel? How do I rekindle love, resolve conflict, and communicate better?...
Easter: Hope is Rising!!
March 2, 2016 | Category: Easter | Tags: The Brook, Jesus, Children, Gospel, MontClare, Elmwood Park, Church, Worship, Chicago, Easter, Resurrection, Celebration, Alive, Portage Park, Belmont-Craigen, Galewood, Dunning, 2016, Austin, Schiller Park, Church Plant, Program, Eggs, Choir
Hope is Rising! When Jesus rose, Hope rose from the dead to make hope rise in our hearts. Join us to celebrate Jesus' resurrection on Sunday, March 27 at our 9:15am and 11:00am services...and invite someone to join you!...
Keep ReadingSelah: God's Playlist for the Rhythms of Life
September 5, 2015 | Tags: Prayer, Hope, Life, Worship, Joy, Peace, Psalms, Fear, Rest, Despair, Sorrow, jealousy
The book of Psalms is a treasure that is often overlooked in the Bible. In the Psalms we see the extent of human experience ranging from joyous celebration, utter despair, consuming fear, bitter jealousy, to confident trust in God. The word "selah" is a Hebrew musical term probably meaning "lift up" where singers would either raise their eyes to the heavens or lift up thei...
Keep ReadingWhat is White Flag Worship?
August 1, 2014 by | Category: Nothin' Normal | Tags: Worship, Surrender, White Flag Worship
Exactly... what is White Flag Worship??? Let's begin by looking at the noun "white flag". The white flag originated on the battlefield. When the weaker party was losing the battle, they would raise a giant white flag. That signified that the weaker party was dropping their weapons, with the intent to surrender and desire to communicate. Worship: to show reverance or ado...
Keep ReadingChristmas Eve Service
December 20, 2013 | Category: Vintage Christmas | Tags: Jesus, Christmas, Nativity, Advent, Christmas Eve, Church, Worship
Join us for a Christmas Eve service at The Brook next Tuesday at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you!...
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