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At The Brook, we are committed to faithful teaching from God's Word. These messages strive to reflect that conviction as we share the hope of forgiveness and eternal life found through faith in Jesus.

Sermons by Eric Rivera

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May 4, 2021

Filled with the Spirit

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Holy Spirit: Our Difference Maker Passage: Ephesians 5:15–21

April 25, 2021

The Difference Maker

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Holy Spirit: Our Difference Maker Passage: John 16:4–15

April 11, 2021

Made to Magnify

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Life in Your Veins Passage: Isaiah 43:1–7

April 4, 2021

From Life in Vain to Life in Your Veins

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Life in Your Veins Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1–21

February 7, 2021

How God Does it

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 9:31– 10:13

January 31, 2021

God Knows What He's Doing

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 9:1–30

January 24, 2021

Being Gospeltunistic

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Pursuing God Passage: John 4:1–30

January 3, 2021

In Hot Pursuit

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Pursuing God Passage: Matthew 4:1–11

December 27, 2020

Oh, that firm foundation

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Oh, that Firm Foundation Passage: Luke 6:46–49

December 24, 2020

The Perfect Time Came

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Merry Christmas Passage: Luke 2:1–7

December 20, 2020

I want to see Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Merry Christmas Passage: Luke 2:36–38

December 13, 2020

The Lord has Come

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Merry Christmas Passage: Luke 2:22–35

December 6, 2020

God is for you

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 8:31–39

November 29, 2020

God will work It out

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 8:28–30

November 22, 2020

Help for your broken prayers

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 8:26–27

October 25, 2020

Living that Spirit-Empowered Life

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 8:1–11

October 18, 2020

From Wretched To Redeemed

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 7:7–25

October 11, 2020

What It Means To Be Free

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 7:1–6

September 6, 2020

Strong Faith When You're Weak

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 10:1– 12:13

August 30, 2020

A Prayer for The Nation

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 9:1–27

August 23, 2020

Future Hope in Our Present Struggle

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 7:1– 8:27

August 16, 2020

The Lion's Den

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 6:1–28

August 9, 2020

The Writing on the Wall

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 5:1–31

August 3, 2020

Pride's Poisonous Product

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 4:1–37

July 26, 2020

Faith that doesn't give in

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 3:1–30

July 19, 2020

There is a God

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 2:1–49

July 12, 2020

Faith in the Fire

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Faith in the Fire Passage: Daniel 1:1–21

June 14, 2020

If only Adam could see this

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 5:12–21

June 7, 2020

Know Peace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 5:1–11

May 31, 2020

Footsteps of Faith

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Topic: Footsteps of Faith Passage: Romans 4:1–25

April 28, 2020

Hope is on the Way

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 1:24–32

April 19, 2020

No Excuses

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 1:18–23

April 12, 2020

Extraordinary

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Easter 2020 Passage: Acts 2:22–24, Acts 2:29–32

March 8, 2020

I Am Not Ashamed

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 1:16–17

February 23, 2020

Doctrine That Dances

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Doctrine that Dances: The Book of Romans Passage: Romans 1:1–7

February 16, 2020

A Response to Make

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Generous Life Passage: Malachi 3:6–12

February 9, 2020

An Incredible Example

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Generous Life Passage: Exodus 35:30– 36:7

February 2, 2020

The Motivating Factor

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Generous Life Passage: John 3:1–17

January 26, 2020

The Right Perspective

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Generous Life Passage: 1 Timothy 6:3–17

January 5, 2020

I Can Trust God With Everything

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Prayers of Elijah Passage: 1 Kings 17:8–24

December 29, 2019

Vision Correction

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Prayers of Elijah Passage: 1 Kings 18:17–39

December 22, 2019

The Most Important Peace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King of kings Passage: Luke 2:1–20

December 15, 2019

Jesus Is King

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King of kings Passage: Luke 1:1–4, Luke 1:26–38

December 8, 2019

Down for the Count

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 2 Samuel 24:1–25

December 1, 2019

There's No Wound God Cannot Heal

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 2 Samuel 13:1–15

November 17, 2019

How did I get here?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 2 Samuel 11:1–27, James 1:14–15

November 10, 2019

God's Just Warming Up

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1–17

November 3, 2019

The Magnetic Fear of the Lord

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 2 Samuel 6:1–15

October 27, 2019

DIY-ing God's Timing?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 1 Samuel 24:1–22

October 20, 2019

From Victory to Misery to Victory

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1–16

October 13, 2019

A Giant Problem

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1–52

October 6, 2019

God Looks At the Heart

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1–13

September 22, 2019

When The World Revolves Around You

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The King Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1–10, 1 Samuel 15:11–35

September 15, 2019

Not So Fast

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Let Justice Roll Passage: Amos 8:1– 9:15

September 8, 2019

Let Justice Roll

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Let Justice Roll Passage: Amos 5:18– 6:8

September 1, 2019

Return To Me

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Let Justice Roll Passage: Amos 4:1– 5:27

August 25, 2019

The Lion Roars

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Let Justice Roll Passage: Amos 1:1– 3:8

August 18, 2019

God's Got Plans

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Before the Throne of Grace Passage: Jeremiah 29:4–14

August 11, 2019

Heal our Land

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Before the Throne of Grace Passage: 2 Chronicles 7:14

August 4, 2019

The Ultimate Goal of Discipleship

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Luke 6:39–41

July 7, 2019

Alone With God

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 4:9–22

June 30, 2019

Fight Until The Finish

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1–8

June 23, 2019

Keep On Keeping On

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1–17

June 16, 2019

Ready or Not

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 2:20–26

June 9, 2019

Cut It Straight

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14–19

June 2, 2019

No Pain No Gain

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1–13

May 26, 2019

Unashamed

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8–18

May 19, 2019

Fan The Flame

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unashamed Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1–7

May 12, 2019

There's More In Store

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Encounter Jesus Passage: Acts 9:1–22

May 5, 2019

God's Not Done With You

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Encounter Jesus Passage: John 21:1–19

April 28, 2019

Proof of Purchase

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Encounter Jesus Passage: John 20:19–29

April 21, 2019

Encountering Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Encounter Jesus Passage: John 20:1–18

April 19, 2019

The Garden of Grief

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Good Friday 2019 Passage: Luke 22:39–46

April 14, 2019

Taste The Flavor

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Flavor of Redemption Passage: Ruth 4:1–22

April 7, 2019

How To Get A Boo With Virtue

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Flavor of Redemption Passage: Ruth 3:1–18

March 24, 2019

Extraordinary Kindness

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Flavor of Redemption Passage: Ruth 1:22– 2:23

March 17, 2019

The Flavor of Redemption

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Flavor of Redemption Passage: Ruth 1:1–22

March 3, 2019

The "Rest" Ain't History

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: Genesis 2:1–3, Exodus 20:8–11, Deuteronomy 5:15, Mark 2:27–28, Psalm 127:2

February 24, 2019

When Gospeltunity Knocks

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: Colossians 4:2–4

February 17, 2019

Friendship Goals

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1–5

February 10, 2019

Gotta Make That Money

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15

February 3, 2019

Take The Risk

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: Matthew 16:13–20

January 27, 2019

It's Personal

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: Psalm 5:1–12

January 20, 2019

Priorities

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 24/7 Passage: Matthew 6:19–34

January 13, 2019

What'd You Expect?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Luke 4:14–38

December 24, 2018

From Advent to Advent

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: God With Us Passage: Matthew 2:23, Galatians 4:1–4

December 23, 2018

The Baby with a Bullseye

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: God With Us Passage: Matthew 2:13–23

December 16, 2018

Unrivaled Pursuit

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: God With Us Passage: Matthew 2:1–12

December 9, 2018

He saved the day and the darkest night

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: God With Us Passage: Matthew 1:18–25

December 2, 2018

From a Checkered Past to the Christmas Present

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: God With Us Passage: Matthew 1:1–17

November 25, 2018

God is Able

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: DOXA Passage: Ephesians 3:20–21

October 28, 2018

El Kanna: The LORD Whose Name is Jealous

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Exodus 34:10–16

October 14, 2018

El Roi: You Are a God of Seeing

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Genesis 16:1–15

October 7, 2018

El Olam: The LORD is the Everlasting God

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Isaiah 40:28–31

September 30, 2018

Jehovah Rapha: I am the LORD, your Healer

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Exodus 15:22–27

September 25, 2018

Jehovah Tsidkenu: The LORD is our Righteousness

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Jeremiah 23:1–8

September 18, 2018

Jehovah Tsebaoth: The LORD of Hosts is with Us

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Psalm 46:1–11

September 2, 2018

Jehovah Nissi: The LORD is my Banner

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Exodus 17:8–16

August 26, 2018

Jehovah Jireh: The LORD will Provide

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Genesis 22:1–15

August 19, 2018

Yahweh: This is my name forever

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: AKA: The Invincible Names of God Passage: Exodus 3:1–15

July 29, 2018

Prodigals: God's Extravagant Grace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Luke 15:11–32

July 22, 2018

God Our Supplier

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 4:10–23

July 15, 2018

Still, Say "Peace✌" to Anxiety

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 4:6–9

July 8, 2018

Bury the Hatchet

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 4:2–5

June 17, 2018

Stop Looking Back

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 3:12–16

June 10, 2018

Kingdom Swag

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 3:1–11

June 3, 2018

Live Like Your Life's on the Line

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 2:19–30

May 27, 2018

Shine Like Stars

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 2:12–18

May 20, 2018

When Theology Meets the Street

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 2:1–11

May 13, 2018

Life: Side-by-Side

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 1:27–30

May 6, 2018

To Live is Christ

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 1:21–26

April 29, 2018

Divine Intervention

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 1:18–20

April 22, 2018

Seize the Gospeltunity

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 1:12–18

April 8, 2018

Unshackled Joy

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Unshackled Joy Passage: Philippians 1:1–5

April 1, 2018

April Full

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Easter 2018 Passage: John 10:9–18

March 25, 2018

It's D-Day

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 24:1–30

March 18, 2018

A Passion for Worship

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 22:1–34

March 11, 2018

Rest Assured

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 21:43–45

March 4, 2018

Don't Be Fooled

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 9:1–20

February 25, 2018

The Anatomy of Sin

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 7:1–26

February 4, 2018

The Legacy you Leave

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 3:1– 4:24

January 28, 2018

I'm All In

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 2:1–24

January 21, 2018

Cowardly Lions

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Joshua: Let the Walls Fall Passage: Joshua 1:1–9

December 31, 2017

So we pray.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: So we pray. Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5

December 24, 2017

Love as Big as the World

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Incarnation Passage: John 3:16–17

December 17, 2017

Knowing God this Christmas

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Incarnation Passage: John 1:18

December 10, 2017

See the Glory

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Incarnation Passage: John 1:14–17

December 3, 2017

God's Ambitious Christmas Mission

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Incarnation Passage: John 1:1–13

November 26, 2017

Part 5: Things Too Wonderful For Me

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Though He Slay Me": The Book of Job Passage: Job 42:1–18

November 19, 2017

Part 4: Where is God?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Though He Slay Me": The Book of Job Passage: Genesis 29:1– 41:34

November 5, 2017

Part 3: Though He Slay Me

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Though He Slay Me": The Book of Job Passage: Job 2:11– 28:28

October 29, 2017

Part 2: Hold On Even When it Hurts

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Though He Slay Me": The Book of Job Passage: Job 2:1–10

October 22, 2017

Part 1: Blessed be the name of the Lord

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Though He Slay Me": The Book of Job Passage: Job 1:1–22

October 15, 2017

Here I stand

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Here I stand Passage: 2 Timothy 2:15

October 8, 2017

All 4 Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: All 4 Jesus Passage: Philippians 3:8–9

September 24, 2017

The Bride of Christ

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Church: Flawed & Forgiven. Prized & Unparalleled. Passage: Ephesians 5:22–33

September 17, 2017

Living Stones

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Church: Flawed & Forgiven. Prized & Unparalleled. Passage: 1 Peter 2:1–10

September 3, 2017

You Have a Part to Play

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Church: Flawed & Forgiven. Prized & Unparalleled. Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1–31

August 27, 2017

The Family of God

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Church: Flawed & Forgiven. Prized & Unparalleled. Passage: 1 John 3:1–2

August 13, 2017

The Church Unparalleled

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The Church: Flawed & Forgiven. Prized & Unparalleled. Passage: Matthew 16:18, Hebrews 10:24–25

August 6, 2017

Revival: Times of Refreshing

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Revival

July 30, 2017

Revival: Rely Through Prayer

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Revival Passage: Daniel 9:1–19

July 23, 2017

Revival: Recover the Word

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Revival Passage: 2 Chronicles 34:1–33

July 16, 2017

Revival: Return to Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Revival Passage: Revelation 2:1–7

July 14, 2017

The Power of Forgiveness

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Selah (The Remix): The Book of Psalms Passage: Psalm 32:1–11

July 2, 2017

Has God Forgotten Me?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Selah (The Remix): The Book of Psalms Passage: Psalm 13:1–6

May 28, 2017

Theology for Life

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Philippians 2:1–11

May 21, 2017

Rooftops

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Youth Service Passage: 1 Timothy 4:12

May 14, 2017

Beautiful: Mother's Day Message

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 14:3–9

May 12, 2017

Part 3: The Kingdom

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The End: What the Bible has to say about the end times Passage: Mark 13:28–37, Revelation 20:1– 22:21

April 30, 2017

Part 2: The Tribulation

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The End: What the Bible has to say about the end times Passage: Mark 13:1–27, Revelation 6, Revelation 19, Revelation 13

April 23, 2017

Part 1: The Return

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: The End: What the Bible has to say about the end times Passage: Mark 13:1–37, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

April 16, 2017

Death Could Not Hold Him Down

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 15:43– 16:8

April 9, 2017

When The Rooster Tells on You

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 14:43–72

April 2, 2017

Your Will Be Done

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 14:26–42

March 26, 2017

Remembering Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 14:10–25

March 19, 2017

Adding your Two Cents

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 12:35–44

February 26, 2017

This Life and the After Life

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 12:13–27

February 19, 2017

Defending Your Faith

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 11:27– 12:12

February 12, 2017

Getting to the Heart of Worship

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 11:1–25

February 7, 2017

Moody Founder's Week 2017

Speaker: Eric Rivera Passage: Galatians 3:23–29

February 5, 2017

Called to Serve

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 10:32–52

January 29, 2017

The Almighty's Dollar

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Pray it Up! Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6–13

January 22, 2017

Let's Give Together!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Pray it Up! Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1–15

January 8, 2017

Say, "Peace," ✌ to anxiety

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Pray it Up! Passage: Philippians 4:6–7

January 1, 2017

Pray it Up! Grow.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Pray it Up! Passage: Philippians 1:3–10

December 25, 2016

O Bethlehem

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: He Has Come Passage: Micah 5:1–5

December 18, 2016

When Darkness Flees

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: He Has Come Passage: Isaiah 9:2–7

December 11, 2016

God With Us

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: He Has Come Passage: Isaiah 7:1–17, Matthew 1:18–25

November 20, 2016

Joyful Generosity

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 10:17–31

November 6, 2016

Two Become One

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 10:1–12

October 30, 2016

War and Peace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 9:42–50

October 23, 2016

Defining Greatness

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 9:30–41

October 16, 2016

Help My Unbelief

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 9:14–29

October 9, 2016

Glorious

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 9:1–13

October 2, 2016

Price Tag

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 8:31–38

September 25, 2016

Who do you say that I am?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 8:22–30

September 18, 2016

The Dangers of A Hardened Heart

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 8:1–21

September 4, 2016

God's Big Vision for All

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 7:24–30

August 28, 2016

A True Heart Check

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 7:1–23

August 21, 2016

Perplexed by Life

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 6:45–52

August 14, 2016

When You're Lost and Wandering

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 6:30–44

August 9, 2016

When Prayer Meets Fasting

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Talking With God Passage: Ezra 8:21–23

July 24, 2016

Bear with Me

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: One Anothering Passage: Colossians 3:12–14

June 26, 2016

Church Vision: Maximizing Our Kingdom Impact

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Church Vision 2016-17 Passage: 1 Peter 4:7–11

June 19, 2016

Father's Day: The Remnant

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Father's Day Passage: Proverbs 3:1–12

June 12, 2016

No Matter What

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 6:14–21

May 29, 2016

Unhindered Pursuit of Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 5:21–42

May 22, 2016

He Still Breaks Chains

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 5:1–21

May 15, 2016

Our Anchor in the Storm

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 4:35–41

May 8, 2016

Pro-Verbs: The Life-Giving Power of a Mother's Tongue

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Mother's Day Passage: Proverbs 1:8–9

May 1, 2016

Build Your Kingdom

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 4:21–34

April 24, 2016

Sowers Needed. Gardeners Wanted.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 4:1–20

April 17, 2016

The Undeniable Source of Jesus' Power

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 3:22–30

April 10, 2016

Mixed Reviews

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 3:8–35

April 3, 2016

Choose Life

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 2:23– 3:6

March 27, 2016

Easter: Hope is Rising!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Easter 2016 Passage: Luke 24:1–53

March 25, 2016

Good Friday: Hope was lost

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Good Friday 2016 Passage: Luke 22:1– 23:47

March 20, 2016

Brand New

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 2:18–22

March 13, 2016

Dinner Plans?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 2:13–17

February 28, 2016

Make Me Clean

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 1:40–45

February 21, 2016

Waging War Like Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 1:21–39

February 14, 2016

Two Simple Words

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 1:16–20

February 7, 2016

Perfect Timing

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: "Follow Me" - The Book of Mark Passage: Mark 1:1–15

January 3, 2016

Rewind & Rejoice: Life in Community

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:24–25

December 27, 2015

Rewind & Rejoice: Reflecting on 2015

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:19–23

December 24, 2015

White Christmas

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: This Christmas: Faith Beyond the Films Passage: Matthew 1:18–25

December 20, 2015

How the Gifts Stole Christmas

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: This Christmas: Faith Beyond the Films Passage: Matthew 2:1–12

December 13, 2015

It's a Wonderful Life...In Christ

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: This Christmas: Faith Beyond the Films Passage: Luke 2:1–21

December 7, 2015

Miracle on 34th Verse

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: This Christmas: Faith Beyond the Films Passage: Luke 1:26–38

November 29, 2015

Remnant Rise: A Man and His Mission

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Remnant Rise Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1–7

November 15, 2015

Remnant Rise: A Man's Pathway to Purity

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Remnant Rise Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–9

November 8, 2015

Remnant Rise: A Man's Place in the Workplace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Remnant Rise Passage: Genesis 2:1–17

November 1, 2015

Remnant Rise: A Man and His Bible

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Remnant Rise Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14–17

October 25, 2015

Remnant Rise: Let the Remnant Rise!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Remnant Rise Passage: 1 Corinthians 16:13–14

September 20, 2015

Selah: Unforgettable Praise

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Selah: God's Playlist for the Rhythms of Life Passage: Psalm 78:1–72

September 6, 2015

Selah: When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Selah: God's Playlist for the Rhythms of Life Passage: Psalm 73:1–28

August 30, 2015

100: He Gave All to Give Us All

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: Philippians 2:1–11

August 23, 2015

100: Jesus, there's no other name

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: Acts 4:1–4:18

August 16, 2015

100: The Fragrance of Devotion

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: John 12:1–12:8

August 9, 2015

100: Recover the Wonder

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: Exodus 33:1–33:23

August 2, 2015

100: What to do when tempted to sin

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: Genesis 39:1–39:23

July 26, 2015

100: Facing the Heat

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: Daniel 3:1–3:30

July 19, 2015

100: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: 100, because Jesus is worth it! Passage: Philippians 3:1–3:11

June 28, 2015

Choose to pray. Pray, then choose.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Talking With God Passage: Luke 6:12–6:16

June 21, 2015

When you don't believe your prayers

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Talking With God Passage: Mark 9:14–9:29

May 31, 2015

Pound the Table and Weep

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Luke 8:1–8:3

May 24, 2015

Beloved: Committed to the End

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship. Passage: Song of Solomon 7:1–8:14

May 17, 2015

Beloved: Conflict & Communication - When the Going Gets Tough

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship. Passage: Song of Solomon 5:2–6:13

May 10, 2015

Mother's Day: A Legacy of Faith

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Mother's Day Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1–1:7

May 3, 2015

Beloved: The Wedding

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship. Passage: Song of Solomon 3:6–5:1

April 26, 2015

Beloved: Catching Foxes

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship. Passage: Song of Solomon 2:8–3:5

April 19, 2015

Beloved: Awaken Love at the Right Time

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship. Passage: Song of Solomon 1:9–2:7

April 12, 2015

Beloved: Attraction & Dating

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Beloved: God. Sex. Relationship. Passage: Song of Solomon 1:1–1:8

April 5, 2015

Easter 2015: Empty?

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Easter 2015 Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1–15:23

March 29, 2015

Ephesians: This Means War! Pray.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 6:18–6:24

March 22, 2015

Ephesians: This Means War! Fight.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 6:14–6:17

March 15, 2015

Ephesians: This Means War! Stand.

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 6:10–6:13

March 8, 2015

Ephesians: The Infinite Worth of Our Glorious God

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 1:1–6:24

March 1, 2015

Ephesians: Work--Clocking In for the Glory of God

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 6:5–6:9

February 22, 2015

Jesus Set Me Free!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Mark 5:1–5:21

February 15, 2015

Ephesians: Parenting--That They May Know Him

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 6:1–6:4

February 8, 2015

Ephesians: Marriage--Preparing for & Pleasure In

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 5:22–5:33

January 25, 2015

Ephesians: Fifty Shades of White

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 5:1–5:14

January 4, 2015

Ephesians: Growing Together

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 4:7–4:16

December 28, 2014

Ephesians: Walk as One

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 4:1–4:6

December 24, 2014

To us is given: A King of kings

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: To us is given Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:12

December 21, 2014

To us is given: A Prince of Peace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: To us is given Passage: Isaiah 9:6

December 14, 2014

To us is given: A Mighty God & Everlasting Father

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: To us is given Passage: Isaiah 9:6

December 7, 2014

To us is given: A Wonderful Counselor

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: To us is given Passage: Isaiah 9:6

November 30, 2014

Ephesians: Praying for Strength

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 3:14–3:21

November 23, 2014

Ephesians: Christ-Exalting Diversity

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 3:1–3:13

November 16, 2014

Ephesians: Anatomy of the Church

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 2:11–2:22

November 9, 2014

Ephesians: God's Amazing Grace

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 2:1–2:10

November 2, 2014

Ephesians: Rooted Prayers

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 1:15–1:23

October 26, 2014

Ephesians: Living Lavished

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 1:15–1:23

October 19, 2014

Ephesians: Unshakably Rooted

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Topic: Default Passage: Ephesians 1:1–1:6

October 19, 2014

SPOKEN WORD: "Blessed Be"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Rooted: Grow Deep. Live Tall. Passage: Ephesians 1:3–1:14

September 28, 2014

Jonah: God's Relentless Grace (Part Three)

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Jonah: God's Relentless Grace Passage: Jonah 3:1–4:11

September 21, 2014

Jonah: God's Relentless Grace (Part Two)

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Jonah: God's Relentless Grace Passage: Jonah 1:17–2:10

September 14, 2014

Jonah: God's Relentless Grace (Part One)

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Jonah: God's Relentless Grace Passage: Jonah 1:1–1:16

August 3, 2014

ACTS: Learning to Pray

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Nothin' Normal: Living a life that's out of the ordinary Passage: Acts 12:1–12:19

July 13, 2014

ACTS: Behind the Lie

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Nothin' Normal: Living a life that's out of the ordinary Passage: Acts 4:32–5:12

June 22, 2014

ACTS: New Courage

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Nothin' Normal: Living a life that's out of the ordinary Passage: Acts 2:1–2:41

June 15, 2014

ACTS: Nothin' Normal

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Nothin' Normal: Living a life that's out of the ordinary Passage: Acts 1:1–1:11

June 8, 2014

Our Mission

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Matthew 28:16–28:20

May 25, 2014

Life is Short, Eternity is Long

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: If Heaven is For Real... Passage: Colossians 3:1–3:4

May 18, 2014

Confronting Hell

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: If Heaven is For Real... Passage: Luke 16:19–16:31

May 4, 2014

All Things New

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: If Heaven is For Real... Passage: Revelation 21:1–21:8

April 27, 2014

In The Presence of His Majesty

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: If Heaven is For Real... Passage: Revelation 4:1–5:12

April 20, 2014

Easter: He's Alive!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Easter & Good Friday 2014 Passage: John 20:24–20:31

April 18, 2014

Good Friday: By His Wounds We Are Healed

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Easter & Good Friday 2014 Passage: Isaiah 52:13–53:12

April 13, 2014

Fruitful with Jesus: "I AM the True Vine"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Who does Jesus say that He is? Passage: John 15:1–15:11

March 30, 2014

The Ultimate Missionary: Celebrating 6 months of The Brook!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Special Focus Passage: Isaiah 55:1–55:13

March 23, 2014

Future in Jesus: "I AM the Resurrection & Life"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Who does Jesus say that He is? Passage: John 11:1–11:44

March 16, 2014

Follow Jesus: "I Am the Door & Good Shepherd"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Who does Jesus say that He is? Passage: John 10:1–10:21

March 9, 2014

Freedom in Jesus: "Before Abraham was, I Am"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Who does Jesus say that He is? Passage: John 8:31–8:59

March 2, 2014

Focusing on Jesus: "I Am the Light of the World"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Who does Jesus say that He is? Passage: John 8:12–8:30

February 23, 2014

Feasting on Jesus: "I AM the Bread of Life"

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Who does Jesus say that He is? Passage: John 6:22–6:71

February 16, 2014

Body Building

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: By Design Passage: Romans 12:3–12:8

February 9, 2014

Dying to Live

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: By Design Passage: Romans 12:1–12:2

January 26, 2014

The Designer Marriage

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: By Design Topic: Default Passage: Ephesians 5:22–5:33

January 19, 2014

Blame Shifting

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: By Design Passage: Genesis 3:1–3:124

January 12, 2014

Made in His Image

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: By Design Topic: Default Passage: Genesis 1:26–2:25

January 5, 2014

Resolution: Part 2

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Resolution Topic: Default Passage: Psalm 27:7–27:14

December 29, 2013

Resolution: Part 1

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Resolution Passage: Psalm 27:1–27:6

December 24, 2013

The Vintage Gift

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Vintage Christmas Topic: Default Passage: Matthew 1:21

December 22, 2013

Worship The King

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Vintage Christmas Topic: Default Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:12

December 1, 2013

Vintage Christmas: The Impossible

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Vintage Christmas Passage: Luke 1:26–1:38

November 24, 2013

End the Guessing Game

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Spotlight Topic: Default Passage: 1 John 5:1–5:21

November 17, 2013

Cross Examination

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Spotlight Topic: Default Passage: 1 John 4:1–4:21

November 3, 2013

Jesus is Coming Back!

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Spotlight Passage: 1 John 2:28–3:10

October 27, 2013

A Love God Hates

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Spotlight Passage: 1 John 2:12–2:27

October 20, 2013

Compelling Love

Speaker: Eric Rivera Series: Spotlight Passage: 1 John 2:1–2:11

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