How to Fast and Pray
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
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!
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
At The Brook, the word WATER functions as an acronym that expresses what we want to be about....
Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship.
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?...
DNA Discipleship 2018
It's DNA Discipleship Time! Part of our summer rhythm at The Brook is to have the church family connect in groups of 3 to study the Bible (Discover), examine their hearts (Nurture), and respond in courageous obedience to what God is teaching them (Act). We call those meetings DNA discipleship groups. Check out these Intro, Discover, Nurture, and Act videos and get going...
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Whenever we turn the page on our calendar into a new year, we're all confronted with the many unknowns before us. We're also pressed to consider goals for the future and things we would like to see in the year ahead. With these same burdens in mind, we're calling The Brook family to fast and pray together from January 7-14, 2018. Our prayer burden is to see God glorified ...
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#MeToo
Sexual assault and harassment is never okay. It’s heartbreaking (but sadly no longer surprising) that so many women have experienced this evil and injustice. As several women have noted, soon the #metoo hashtag will leave the headlines but the scars and sorrows of their abuse won’t leave in the same way....
Keep ReadingPray it Up!
We're kicking off 2017 with a new message series called, "Pray it up!" Our desire is to begin the year with a united prayer that we as a church would grow, go, and give for the Glory of God. ...
Keep ReadingCelebrate Your Christmas at The Brook
Christmas is that time of the year that reminds us of God's extravagant love. It's when we remember that God became a man to save broken people like us. This makes Christmas a wonderful season to refocus your relationship with Jesus, to reconnect with God, to invite others to learn about God's love, and move our hearts to worship Jesus in a fresh way. So take advantage of ...
Keep ReadingSpecial Worship Gathering time for Christmas Day & New Year's Day: 11:30am
Special Worship Gathering time for Christmas Day & New Year's Day: 11:30am...
Keep ReadingWe Have a New President:
We have a new President: For some, today is a day of relief, victory and celebration, while for others it's a day of disappointment, sorrow, and hurt. Jesus’ Church has the great opportunity to be a voice of calm and healing especially where anxieties abound. Jesus gave His Church the Holy Spirit to indwell us and empower us to be a voice of love in the mist of hate, cou...
Keep ReadingTrick-or-Treat for the Glory of God
While many evils are associated with Halloween, let's not overlook the many God glorifying opportunities that exist because of it. At The Brook, we want to leverage Halloween to advance the good news of Jesus and connect with our community. After all, this is the only time in the year your neighbors will show up at your front door asking you for something. Here are nine wa...
Keep ReadingReflecting on 3 Years at The Brook
On October 6, 2013 The Brook officially launched. 3 years ago today!! Reflecting on that day and season of life brings back so many memories. Here are 3 “snapshots” I’ve been reflecting on. Ready? 3…2…1… here we go: ...
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