Episodes
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Prayer | Week 8
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 faced How divine tests reveal genuine faith and…
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Prayer | Week 7
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 purpose Lessons from Israel's...
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Prayer | Week 6
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 hearts The biblical parallel between marriage vows and...
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Prayer | Week 5
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...
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Prayer | Week 4
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 blessings The power of living...
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Prayer | Week 3
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 High Lessons from Abram, Melchizedek, and the power behind...
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Prayer - Elohim | Week 2
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...
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Prayer | Week 1
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...
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Prayer - Yahweh | Week 1
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...
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What do Gospel-saturated Communities Look Like?
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…
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The Deeper Meaning of Jesus' Healing
Discover the deeper meaning behind Jesus' healing and what it reveals about the true human condition. Learn how the authority of Jesus brings real transformation and redemption to our lives and homes. The difference between physical healing and spiritual redemption in Jesus’ ministry Why...
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How Do I Pray During Desperate Times | August 9th, 2026
Feeling desperate and unsure how to pray? This message explores what it means to seek Jesus during life’s hardest moments and how faith—not status or need—moves Him. Why desperation drives us to pray and how our faith in Jesus matters most The difference between asking and declaring faith in…
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How Am I Supposed to Pray? | August 2nd, 2026
How can you wake up your prayer life and build a Jesus-centered home through it? This sermon explores practical ways to make prayer meaningful, personal, and kingdom-focused. Common pitfalls that keep prayer routine or performative Why Jesus teaches the importance of private over public prayer…
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When Prayers Turn Pastoral | July 19, 2026
In this message, the conversation focuses on the dangers of blending cultural philosophies with the Gospel and the importance of staying rooted in the name of Jesus. Practical steps are given for building a Jesus-centered home and developing healthy, Gospel-saturated relationships. The historical...
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Jonah: Running Into the Shadows | Week 5
Jonah’s struggle with anger toward God reveals what happens when our hearts aren’t aligned with God’s heart. Explore what true repentance looks like, why God’s mercy can be challenging, and how the story of Jonah points us to Jesus. Why Jonah’s obedience didn’t mean his heart had changed The...
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Jonah: Running Into the Shadows | Week 4
Explore the realities of choosing to follow Jesus, the tension of the Gospel, and God’s persistent grace. This message unpacks the story of Jonah, challenging us to obey God’s call and trust the work of the Holy Spirit. The unavoidable conflict at the heart of the Gospel message Jonah’s journey...
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Jonah: Running Into the Shadows | Week 3
This week’s message explores Jonah’s encounter in the belly of the fish and what it means for our faith in Jesus today. Discover how God uses unexpected circumstances to reveal His mercy and invite us into new life. Why Jonah ran from God’s call and what it reveals about mercy and judgment The...
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Jonah: Running Into the Shadows | Week 2
Discover why spiritual complacency can be dangerous and how God responds when we stray from our purpose. This message unpacks the story of Jonah, aligning it with Jesus' call for us to live out our faith in community. The reality and seriousness of spiritual rebellion before God Lessons from...
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Jonah: Running Into the Shadows | Week 1
Discover the real reason we run from God and how obedience to Jesus shapes our lives. Join us as we begin our journey through Jonah and confront the challenges of living out a Jesus-centered faith. The difference between obeying God when it’s comfortable and when it’s costly Jonah’s reluctance to...
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Does Preference Have a Place in Worship?
Discover what it truly means to worship Jesus and why our preferences should never outweigh obedience to Him. This sermon challenges us to reexamine our worship in light of the Gospel and Brookside Church’s mission to build Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities. The difference...
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Why God Feels Silent When You Pray | Solitude: Week 6
Discover the powerful purpose of solitude and why God’s silence doesn’t mean He’s ignoring you. Learn how true satisfaction comes from intimacy with Jesus, not what He gives. Four alternative perspectives on God’s silence during solitude Why answers may already be found in God’s Word How motives...
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When Life Breaks You | Solitude: Week 5
When life breaks you and you find yourself in a place you never wanted to be, look to what Paul and Silas did in prison. Discover how forced solitude can reveal God’s power and turn hopelessness into a miracle for you and others. Why investing in Jesus-centered kids and students shapes their…
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Why Do We Run from Dealing with Failure and Loneliness | Solitude: Week 4
Explore Elijah’s struggle with despair, failure, and isolation—and discover the difference between solitude and isolation as Jesus modeled for us. Learn how a gentle whisper from God can call us out of discouragement and back into our Jesus-centered purpose. The difference between isolation and...
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Why Your Prayer Life Feels Empty | Solitude: Week 3
Discover why your prayer life may feel empty and how "on demand solitude" can transform your connection with Jesus. Join us as we unpack practical steps for making your relationship with God more genuine and powerful, in line with Brookside’s mission of building Jesus-centered homes. Why God…
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The Rhythm That Fuels Every Other Rhythm | Solitude: Week 2
Discover how solitude was foundational in the life of Jesus and how it empowers confident, Spirit-led decisions. Learn why seeking time alone with God is essential fuel for every follower of Jesus and Brookside Church’s mission. Why solitude is a foundational rhythm for Jesus-centered living The...
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How to Overcome Temptation Like Jesus | Solitude: Week 1
Discover what it means to find true peace and identity in Jesus, even when your mind is filled with anxiety and distraction. This message focuses on the power of solitude and how following the rhythms of Jesus can transform both your heart and home. How the chaos in our minds can impact our daily...
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Easter Sunday | 2026
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with Brookside Church and discover what it means to step into a new reality shaped by the hope of the empty tomb. This message explores how Jesus transforms lives and what it means to follow Him as Lord and Savior. Why the resurrection of Jesus is central to…
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The Hour Has Come | Week 9
As we conclude our series, Pastor Cal challenges us to remain faithful when hope seems lost and disappointment clouds our journey. Discover how the Name of Jesus anchors us, even when we walk through the darkest of days. Confronting disillusionment at the foot of the cross and why Good Friday...
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The Hour Has Come | Week 8
Discover the gravity and hope of Jesus’ final hours as Brookside Church continues its 10-week sermon series, “The Hour Has Come.” This week, we examine the depth of Christ’s suffering and what it means for our daily lives and relationships. The significance of Pilate’s power struggle with the...
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The Hour Has Come | Week 4
In Part 4 of "The Hour Has Come," Eric Dubach unpacks the dramatic scene of the Last Supper from John 13, revealing new insights about loyalty, betrayal, and the heart’s true allegiance. Discover what it really means to make Jesus Lord of your life, not just your teacher. Why Judas’ betrayal…
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The Hour Has Come | Week 7
Join us for Part 7 of "The Hour Has Come," where we dive deep into the final days of Jesus’ life and the powerful events leading up to the cross. Eric Dubach unpacks the real meaning of power and how it’s ultimately surrendered to Jesus in God’s redemptive plan. The escalating power struggle...
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The Hour Has Come | Week 6
In Part 6 of "The Hour Has Come," Eric Dubach digs deep into the powerful story of Peter’s denial, exploring what really drives us to deny Jesus in moments of fear and pressure. Join us as we discover what it means to move from denial to restoration and how these lessons shape Gospel-saturated...
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The Hour Has Come | Week 5
Dive into Part 5 of "The Hour Has Come" sermon series with Eric Dubach as he unpacks the events in John 18 and draws practical lessons for following Jesus today. Discover what it means to pursue a Jesus-centered life and respond faithfully when evil seems to prevail. The difference between…
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The Hour Has Come | Week 3
Unpackswhat it means to serve like Jesus, diving deep into John 13 and challenging us to embrace humble, Gospel-centered service. Discover how living as a son or daughter of God transforms both our hearts and our communities. Explore Jesus’ servant-hearted example in the upper room and what it...
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The Hour Has Come | Week 2
Explore the true meaning of following Jesus as Brookside Church continues its march toward Easter. Discover how the Name of Jesus transforms expectations and brings life through the cross. Why the crowd’s expectations for Jesus shifted from praise to disappointment What it means when Jesus says...
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The Hour Has Come | Week 1
Discover how John chapter 12 marks the start of Jesus’ final week and how four types of people respond to Him. Brookside Church invites you to examine your own devotion in light of Jesus’ sacrifice and the call to build Jesus-centered homes. The significance of Jesus’ visit to Bethany and its...
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How to Build a Great Marriage | Week 4
In Part 4 of "How to Build a Great Marriage," Eric Dubach draws lessons from Scripture about wisdom, conflict, and integrity in relationships. Discover practical steps for building a Jesus-centered home that strengthens marriages and uplifts families. Learn how foolishness and wisdom impact...
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How to Build a Great Marriage | Week 3
Discover the keys to building a strong, Jesus-centered marriage in week three of our series at Brookside Church. Eric Dubach unpacks the next level of marriage by exploring how couples can move from a shared life to a shared mission, resulting in gospel-saturated communities. Here’s what you’ll...
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How to Build a Great Marriage | Week 2
Building a great marriage doesn’t happen by accident—protecting your relationship requires intentionality and vigilance. In this message, Pastor Eric Dubach outlines the real threats to marriages and the practical steps you need to take to safeguard your home and honor Jesus. The 10-step...
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How to Build a Great Marriage | Week 1
Discover the keys to building Jesus-centered relationships by learning how to become the right one before seeking the right one. This sermon draws on the story of Ruth to offer practical steps for both singles and married individuals to follow Jesus more closely. The importance of surrendering…
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Is It Okay to Have Doubt?
John 20:24–31 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand...
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How Do I Balance Serving God and Being With Him?
Luke 10:38–42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Before she fell at his feet and before she anointed his feet, she sat at…
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How Do I Deal With Severed Relationships?
Acts 15:36–41 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take Mark with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted…
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Can I Lose My Higher Purpose?
2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:27 But the thing David had done displeased the Lord. 2 Samuel…
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Easter Sunday
Genesis 1:2 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. A dove came down! Moses was lifted up out of the water! Israel is my beloved son! Mark 1:9–11 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and…
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How to Trust a God You Can't See
Exodus 4:5 “That is so that they may believe that the Lord, the God of their fathers – has appeared to you.” Exodus 14:31 “The Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians.” Exodus 19:4-5 “Tell the people: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I...
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Sermon on Conflict Resolution and Temptation
(Ephesians 6:12 NIV) “Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (James 4:1–6 NIV) 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? “But the wisdom...
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How Can We Be Humble Like Jesus?
1 .It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon...
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Who Is Jesus in Today's World? (Again)
Acts 15:36–41 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take Mark with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted…
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Who is Jesus in Today's World?
2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:27 But the thing David had done displeased the Lord. 2 Samuel…
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Welcome to the podcast of Brookside Church. Check each week for the latest message to help you live like Jesus! Brookside Church is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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