Bay Ridge Christian Church

In a world that worships power, Jesus rules a Kingdom where His disciples are called to descend with Him into costly servant-hood - for this is the mark of true greatness. Mark 10:32-45 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-servant/

To encounter Jesus the King is to follow a crucified Messiah — and to take up a cross of your own. Mark 8:31-38 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-king-who-came-to-die/

Jesus challenges us to answer who He truly is—not merely a prophet or teacher, but the Messianic Son of God Who builds and sustains His Church and restores us to relationship with God. Matthew 16:13-20 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-messianic-son-of-god/

In contrast to the pressures of life, false gods, destructive sins, and crushing legalism that create unrest, Jesus offers Himself as the true rest—calling us to learn from Him and experience the peace that comes from His presence. Matthew 11:28-30 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-true-rest/

Jesus is the True Son of God who withstood Satan's temptations and obeyed God to save us and help us to resist Satan. Matthew 3:16-4:11 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-true-son-of-god/

Believers, families, and churches are fed and formed by the reading and teaching of the Word of God. Nehemiah 8:1-8 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/fed-and-formed-by-the-word-of-god/

God invites us to hope in Him by shaping souls that are characterized by humility and quiet calm. Psalm 131 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/shaping-a-humble-quiet-soul/

A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His promises. Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Romans 6:3-4 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/understanding-the-sacraments/

Though God often hides His face, He has not hidden His heart. He rules by providence and reveals Himself in Jesus Christ, who showed us the face of God and supplied grace and love enough to save the world. Isaiah 45:15 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-hidden-god-who-saves-and-rules/

Luke 15 is an invitation of grace for the outcasts and a warning for the insiders. It's not about morality (just do the right thing), and it's more than God's pursuit of us (but not less), it's a warning meant to inspire us towards repentance, joy, and embracing a grace for the outcasts. Luke 15 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/Grace-for-the-Outcasts/

The story of the first Christmas, recorded in Matthew 1 and 2, is full of surprises, each of which reveals an aspect of the Gospel that still has the power to amaze us today. Matthew 1-2 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christmas-surprises/

In a stunning Christmas surprise, the Magi - pagan scholars skilled in religious texts, dreams, and the stars - become the first Gentile worshipers of Jesus, foreshadowing God's plan to call followers from every nation. Matthew 2:1-23 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-worshipers/

In a surprising twist, the news about Jesus unmasked three responses still common today: Herod's hostile fear, the religious leader's complacent indifference, and the Magi's joyful worship. Matthew 2:1-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-reactions/

Jesus' miraculous conception confronted Joseph and Mary with a scandalous, faith-testing situation that required radical obedience, revealing how God fulfills His ancient promises through the most surprising means. Matthew 1:18-25 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-pregnancy/

Matthew's genealogy presents Jesus as the royal Son of David, the promised Seed of Abraham who will bless all nations, and the Savior who redeems a family tree—and a world—marred by startling sin and scandal. Matthew 1:1-17 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-family-tree/

Christians are called to uphold the living apostolic tradition—not as empty ritual, but as the unchanging truth received with a faith that is alive, growing, and joyfully obedient to God's Word. Matthew 15:6-9; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (ESV) For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-living-tradition/

All Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together. 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-local-church/

Christians believe in God's one Church, which is composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ, is set upon the foundation of Jesus Christ laid by the apostles, and is built through the ages by the work of the Spirit to be the dwelling place of God in the earth. Ephesians 2:19-22 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-church/

Christians believe in the Trinity - the one true God eternally exists as one God in Three Persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct Persons, but are one in being, power, and glory. Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-trinity/

Christians believe that Jesus is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and for our salvation. John 1:1-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-deity-of-christ/

The Friend of Sinners is a scandal to the self-righteous, but the only hope for those who know their shame and seek forgiveness. Luke 7:36-50 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/scandalous-grace/

God's mercy often challenges our sense of fairness, but it also enables us to align our hearts to His. Jonah 3 & 4 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/when-mercy-feels-unfair/

The book of Ruth concludes with a beautiful picture of redemption through love, as Boaz and Ruth are united in marriage, Naomi's emptiness is filled with an heir, and God's greater plan unfolds through the lineage that leads to David—and ultimately to Jesus. Ruth 4 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/redeemed-by-love/

In his willingness to serve as a kinsman-redeemer, Boaz points forward to our true Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus, who redeems, frees, protects, and defends His people. Ruth 3 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/restoration-through-a-kinsman-redeemer-2/

What the Old Covenant demands, the New Covenant promises to accomplish in God's unmerited covenant people through Christ's sacrifice and priestly intercession for them. Hebrews 8:8-12 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-glory-of-the-new-covenant/

God creates a glimmer of hope for Naomi and Ruth through three means: His providential orchestration, Ruth's diligent work, and Boaz's redemptive kindness. Ruth 2 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-glimmer-of-hope

When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God's purposes clearly, but He will bring us through the bitter valley to restore our hope. Ruth 1 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/through-the-bitter-valley/

Jesus prays that God would have glory through him, so that God's people can have eternal life. John 17:1-5 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-glorious-prayer

Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ's return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ's glory forever. Romans 8:18-25 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-of-glory/

Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus - from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life. 
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-death/

In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance. Psalms 42-43 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-times-of-despair/

Surrender is a voluntary act of the will to submit every part of our life to God, trusting Him as Father, Savior, Comforter, and King. Philippians 3:3-11 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surrendered/

Christians have a firm foundation for hope each day because of God's character, His sovereignty, and the return of Jesus to make all things new. Psalm 118:24 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-life/

All works are done through Christ who fills our thirst. John 19:28-30 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-at-the-center/

Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself. 1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope/

Freedom is the ability to live in accord with human nature as created by God, which was marred by sin but is restored in Christ and revealed in Scripture. John 8:31-36 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/what-is-freedom/

Christians are rooted in God's grace and flourish as they are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel. Colossians 2:6-7; Matthew 28:19-20 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-reach-the-world/

We are called to the act of selfless service and contribution to our local church, family and community. Text: Philippians 2:3-8 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-improve-your-serve/

Scripture reminds us that “it is not good for man to be alone.” but in a world that often celebrates independence Paul offers us a different picture—one of deep connection.. In 1 Corinthians 12, he gives us a vivid image of what life in the Body of Christ looks like when we are united by the Holy Spirit: not isolated parts doing their own thing, but a living, breathing community where every member matters. Genesis 2:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-connect-with-others/

Christians love God because they are rooted in God's grace which proceeds from God's love. One of the highest expressions of Christian understanding is that we gather to worship the God who is Love and made us for love. Colossians 2:6-7, Deuteronomy 6:4-5 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-in-love-why-we-gather/

Christians are rooted in Christ through the gospel to flourish in their Christian life. Text: Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:1-2 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/rooted-in-the-gospel-of-grace/

The end of the story isn't chaos, but Christ -- and in Him, we have a sure and glorious hope. Revelation 21:1-8 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-end-of-the-world-as-we-hope-it/

Elders are men with godly character who put the faith into practice at home and in public, who understand the faith and are able to encourage believers in the truth and correct error. Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-requirements-for-an-elder/

Elders are called to oversee and shepherd the flock by feeding, protecting, leading, and equipping it to follow Jesus and serve God. 1 Peter 5:1-4 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-role-of-elders

Elders are a group of men called by God to shepherd the local church together. Titus 1:5 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/elders-the-pastoral-leadership-team

Question 39 - What is adoption? Adoption is the gracious act of God in which He makes us members of His family with all of the rights, privileges, and inheritance of being His child. Romans 8:15-17 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/adopted-by-god

Theme: Mark's cryptic, unusual ending to His Gospel is a call for us to overcome fear and to share the Good news of the resurrection and the message of grace and restoration, knowing that God will accomplish His work despite our wavering faithfulness. Text: Mark 16:1-8 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/He-Has-Risen

Theme: Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried - but His cross has opened the way for people of all nations to become part of God's people and come into the very Presence of God. Text: Mark 15:20-47 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/crucified-dead-and-buried

Theme: Jesus faithfully endured scourging and scorn, strengthened by His understanding that these sufferings fulfilled the prophetic Scriptures and were according to God's will. Text: Mark 15:15-32 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/the-scourge-the-scorn-and-the-scripture

Theme: Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffered and died in payment for our sins, but through that very suffering and the resurrection He was victorious to bring us salvation Text: Mark 15:15; Isaiah 52:13-53:12 For more resources on this teaching, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Understanding-the-Cross-The-Suffering-Servant

Theme: Pilate, the religious leaders, and the crowd worked together to wrongfully crucify Jesus in the place of a wicked man. This act mirrors the Gospel - we are freed from the punishment we deserve because Christ willingly takes our place. Text: Mark 15:1-15 For more resources, please visit https://www.brcc.church/Jesus-On-Trial-Pilate