Real Saving Faith | Stay The Course | Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub

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Real Saving Faith | Stay The Course | Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub | BRAVE Church

September 15, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub • 2 Peter 1:1–4

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In the sermon titled "Stay the Course," Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding one's direction in faith and readiness to meet the Lord. He begins by urging listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey and to recognize the necessity of real saving faith, which he describes as a relationship grounded in humility, service, and the acknowledgment of Christ's transformative power. He highlights five key truths pertaining to real saving faith: the importance of humility over pride, the celebration of Christ's righteousness, deepening intimacy with the Lord to multiply grace and peace, recognizing the sufficiency of the Gospel, and relying on God's promises to navigate the challenges of worldly desires.Throughout the sermon, Pastor Jeff underscores that genuine faith is not merely about attending church or performing good deeds but involves a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that leads to profound internal transformation. He calls for introspection and a sincere examination of one's faith, encouraging individuals to rely on the sufficiency of the Gospel in all aspects of life. The sermon culminates with an invitation to partake in communion, urging those present to reflect deeply on the love and sacrifice of Jesus, affirming their identity as new creations in Him. This act serves as a powerful reminder of the grace and redemption available to all who truly believe.

Chapters

00:00 - All God's People

00:45 - Staying the Course

03:23 - Second Peter

09:32 - Real Savoring Faith: A Slave of Jesus Christ

14:05 - Christmas Gift for the Dead

19:40 - Mormon vs Roman Catholic Prayer

22:42 - Real SAVING Faith

25:34 - What's Grace and How It Affects You

30:19 - Growth with Jesus

33:54 - Sufficient for Everything

37:51 - More of Jesus for Marriage and Parenting

40:33 - Pondering How Lost Were You Before Christ

46:22 - Never Will I Leave You Alone

47:10 - Temptations of the Lord

49:02 - Free from Shame

53:06 - All That God's Done For Me

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Second Coming Readiness | Stay The Course | Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub | BRAVE Church

November 17, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub • 2 Peter 3:11–18

Pastor Jeff emphasized the importance of being ready for the second coming of Christ, contrasting the scoffers’ disbelief with the certainty of His return. He urged believers to live expectantly and grow in godliness, highlighting that true change comes not from commitments, but from a relationship with Jesus. He concluded by reminding the congregation that through grace, believers can live faithfully, peacefully, and authentically as they await Christ's return.

Second Coming Certainty | Stay The Course | Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub | BRAVE Church

November 2, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub • 2 Peter 3:1–9

In today's sermon, Pastor Jeff emphasized the certainty of Christ's second coming and the importance of adhering to God's Word. He highlighted the patience of God, explaining that His delay in returning is due to His desire for all to come to repentance. Pastor Jeff also addressed the increase of mockers and skeptics who dismiss the promises of God, encouraging the congregation to remain resolute in faith despite external doubts. Finally, he urged everyone to be ready for the Lord's judgment, reminding them of the significance of living in light of Christ’s return and the hope it brings.

Understanding False Teachers | Stay The Course | Jeff Schwarzentraub | BRAVE Church

October 27, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub • 2 Peter 2:4–22

Pastor Jeff delivered a powerful sermon focusing on the dangers of false teachers, emphasizing their imminent and comprehensive destruction as warned in Scripture. He delineated the characteristics of false teachers, describing them as arrogant, ignorant, indulgent, adulterous, and immoral, highlighting how they over-promise and under-deliver while ultimately leading people away from the true message of Christ. Pastor Jeff reminded the congregation that true believers experience a change in nature through repentance and faith, which leads to genuine transformation in their lives. The message concluded with a call to seek God wholeheartedly and allow Him to change hearts and lives, underscoring the importance of discerning authentic faith from self-serving teachings.