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In a world filled with constant distractions, many families are spending more time together than ever—yet feeling less connected than ever before.In this message from Exodus 20:8–11 and Proverbs 17:22, Pastor Corey teaches that strong families are not built merely by sharing space, but by sharing meaningful experiences. While previous generations struggled with distance, today's families often struggle with distraction. He challenges parents and families to intentionally cultivate a culture of rest, fun, and togetherness that strengthens relationships and creates lasting memories.Drawing from biblical principles and practical family wisdom, Pastor Corey explains that God designed families to thrive through connection, celebration, and shared experiences. He reminds us that children often remember moments more than possessions, and that the greatest gift we can give those we love is our presence.Through this encouraging and practical sermon, Pastor Corey shares:• Why being together is not the same as being truly present• How technology and distraction can undermine family relationships• God's design for rest, rejuvenation, and enjoyment through the Sabbath principle• Why play and shared experiences help build secure family bonds• The difference between laziness and healthy leisure• How joy and fun provide balance to the demands of parenting and family life• Why busyness often keeps us from what matters most• The importance of creating a “museum of memories” that strengthens family relationships• How giving your children your time can be more valuable than giving them more things• Why healthy family cultures are built through intentional connection, encouragement, and celebrationFeaturing insights from Exodus, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Luke, 1 Timothy, and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Corey challenges families to slow down, be fully present, and invest in the relationships that matter most. Discover how God's design for rest, joy, and togetherness can help your family build deeper connections and create memories that last a lifetime.
I Was Thinking Wk1 - Pastor Corey Blair by Ross Wiseman
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Money is one of the greatest sources of tension in families—but God's Word offers a better way.In this message from Philippians 4:11–13 and Proverbs 30:7–9, Pastor Corey teaches that financial peace is not found in having more money, but in having more margin. While culture encourages the pursuit of wealth and possessions, he points to the biblical principle that true contentment comes from disciplining our desires and trusting God with what He has provided.Drawing from practical wisdom throughout Scripture, Pastor Corey explains that financial peace is less about managing money and more about mastering the desires that drive our spending. He challenges families to pursue a lifestyle marked by contentment, wise stewardship, and generosity.Through this encouraging and practical sermon, Pastor Corey shares:• Why financial peace begins with contentment, not a higher income• How quality of life matters more than standard of living• The importance of building margin through discipline and intentional planning• Why a budget is an essential tool for faithful stewardship• How debt can limit freedom and create unnecessary burdens• God's biblical pattern of giving, saving, and living on the rest• Why generosity reflects trust in God rather than trust in wealth• How true riches are found in contentment and a growing relationship with ChristFeaturing insights from Philippians, Proverbs, 1 Timothy, Hebrews, Ecclesiastes, and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Corey challenges believers to rethink their relationship with money and discover the freedom that comes from living according to God's design.
What happens when a Chicago pastor gets so fed up with crime that he decides to walk 3,000 miles across America? Jim Scudder joins Pastor Corey Brooks on a rural Louisiana road to hear the story behind one of the most inspiring community missions in the country.
Things Said Wk3 - Pastor Corey Blair by Ross Wiseman
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In this message from Acts 22, Pastor Corey explores how true courage is not something we manufacture from within, but something Jesus places within us through encountering Him. Looking at Paul's transformation from persecutor to bold witness, we see how the resurrection of Jesus gives us courage to face fear, suffering, surrender, and even death with hope. This sermon calls us to stop relying on ourselves and instead trust the courageous Savior who holds onto us.
Pastor Corey Pond unpacks the powerful meaning behind the Shield of Faith in Ephesians 6 and challenges us to move beyond simply believing in God to actively living out that belief. Faith isn't just something we hold onto in theory, it's something we take up daily through obedience, trust, and action. As we grow in God's Word and apply it to our lives, our faith is strengthened and becomes a defense in the spiritual battles we all face.This message reminds us that we may not avoid every challenge, but through God's power, we can quench every fiery dart the enemy throws our way. Doubt, fear, anxiety, and discouragement don't have to take us out. When we walk closely with God and stand firm in faith, we protect our hearts and remain strong. And when we stand together as the body of Christ, united in faith, we don't just survive the battle, we advance.#GoodHopeChurch #Faith #ShieldOfFaith #ArmorOfGod #SpiritualBattle #JesusChangesEverything #FaithInAction #ChurchOnline #HopeInJesusSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/armor-4Giving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn
The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – It's a controversial stance, but one rooted in his experience from living and ministering there. Brooks has spent years in the very neighborhoods he critiques—working directly with young people caught between opportunity and adversity. His message isn't one of condemnation, but of urgency: without a shift in thinking, the cycle continues...
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In his message on Acts 20, Pastor Corey unpacks the leadership crisis facing both the world and the church, where billions are spent developing leaders yet burnout, decline, and ineffectiveness remain widespread. He highlights the Apostle Paul's vision for church leadership—rooted in God's Word, shaped by deep relationships, and guided by the Holy Spirit. This message challenges leaders to guard their own spiritual lives and faithfully shepherd others, reminding us that the health of any community rises or falls with its leadership.
In this message on Acts 19:1-20, Pastor Corey contrasts between being a "fan" of Jesus—interested but distant—with being a true follower whose whole life is surrendered and aligned to Him. Acts 19 shows that "almost followers" believe in God but stop short of trusting, obeying, and living daily in the power of the Holy Spirit. The call is to move from casual belief to full commitment—trusting Jesus completely, engaging Him daily, and turning decisively from sin in repentance.
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In this message, It's More Than a Book, Pastor Corey explores Acts 17 and shows how Scripture is not merely literature, but the living revelation of Jesus Christ that transforms lives. In Acts 17:2-3, Paul "reasoned with them from the Scriptures," and in Acts 17:11 the Bereans "received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true," modeling a way of reading the Bible with Christ at the center, with humility and hunger, and in pursuit of truth. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one redemptive story—Jesus crucified and risen—and when read through that lens, it becomes the engine of real change and spiritual transformation.
Each year, after prayerful discernment, Pastor Corey reveals the Word that will anchor and unite our Church in mission. Give this message a listen as our word is given and Pastor Corey unpacks Luke 5:1-11
We see in Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 a Church in Antioch who shows what a multiplying church is. In this message from Pastor Corey, we will see how they went from nothing to something, from something to growing, and from growing to multiplying. A simple blueprint for any and every local church. We pray we help create a multiplying movement in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We are all on a journey from performing for God to resting in God, showing how truly experiencing the Gospel rather than just knowing it. The Gospel reshapes our identity and offers true freedom. Drawing from Acts 13, listen in as Pastor Corey proclaims the Gospel as good news, not good advice: God has acted in history through Jesus' death and resurrection to forgive sins and accomplish what we never could. When this Gospel is believed, it not only forgives us but frees us from idols, inviting us into a life of joyful surrender, deep security, and mission.
In our message for today, Pastor Corey walks through Acts 15 to show that while the Church doesn't need to fight over everything, but it must contend for the Gospel when grace itself is at stake. The early Church faced a defining moment where tradition threatened to burden new believers, and the apostles made it clear: salvation is by grace alone, and we should never make it hard for people who are turning to God. The call for us today is to be a church that prioritizes the Gospel, welcomes outsiders with passion, and chooses relationship and unity over preferences, arguments, and unnecessary barriers.
In Acts 18:18-28, we see what is at the heartbeat of any effective team on mission together, trust. The local Church accomplishing the mission of God is no different. Listen to this message as Pastor Corey looks at this text and how we must trust to move the needle in any area of our life and in the life of the local Church.
Are you tired of the same? When life gets difficult, do you find yourself reverting back to the same habits the same coping mechanisms, the same beliefs the same thought patterns? If you want something new listen to this Eastern messages Pastor Corey unpacks how Easter gives us a new way in a new life.
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The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Pastor Corey Brooks walks across America to confront the growing youth crisis, raising awareness around mental health, addiction, and community breakdown. As he pauses for surgery, his mission continues to inspire hope, faith, and action while driving efforts to build a life-changing community center for Chicago's struggling youth...
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Good Morning Nashville ☀️ It's a new month with Black Men Vent Too! Excited once again to be back, as we represent being the FIRST and the ONLY black father and son podcast in the state of Tennessee ⭐️, we are the Black Men Vent Too Podcast!CHICAGOOOOOO ‼️ Fun Fact: did you know Chicago is a TOP 5 CITY for streams of our podcast all-time? This means that analytically, Chicago has shown us love ever since we debuted our first episode August 1st, 2021. We want to say thank you for the support Chi-town, that's why we're excited for you and others to hear the guest we have today. This episode may be lengthy, but we promise you, there is a story … and this story is one you DON'T want to miss.Presenting to some and introducing to others, his title(s) do not define nearly the man that he is … a Pastor, devoted husband, a father, but above all else a true trailblazer and pioneer for the city of Chicago as he actively walks nearly SIX MILLION STEPS TO OPPORTUNITY, all to raise money behind an initiative that will change youth development in the Southside of Chicago forever. We are excited to be presenting this EXCLUSIVE episode with none other than our good friend and brother, Pastor Corey Brooks. ⭐️ On September 1st, 2025 … Pastor Brooks took himself, his team, and his faith, and hit the road with his feet beginning in Times Square, New York City, and began a 3,000 mile walk across America. The target of the coast-to-coast walk over the course of 365 days is to raise 25 million dollars. Why is he doing this you might ask? He responds, “For every young man, for every mother, for every forgotten block in this country … I'm walking for them. I'm walking for us. I'm walking because we can't wait anymore.”If you support black men and mental health, then we are warning you that this story will pull you in to the mission work that is being done in Chicago under the leadership of Pastor Corey Brooks. ⭐️ “Have You Heard A Black Man Vent Today?”™️Do you have ✌
Pastor Corey dives back into the story of Abraham and Isaac to unpack what it looks like to Carry the Fire that God has lit inside each of us. The journey to an altar will require more than you think.
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Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for March 12, 2026. We tackle a question that seems almost too obvious to be controversial: Should you have to prove you’re an American citizen before voting in an American election? With more than 80% of Americans supporting voter ID and citizenship verification, we break down why something with such overwhelming public support has become a political fight in Washington. We talk about the proposed SAVE Act, the arguments surrounding election integrity, and why many Americans feel the political class is out of step with the people they’re supposed to represent. We also run through the three big stories you need to know for tomorrow. First, a shocking terror attack at Temple Israel Synagogue raises new concerns about security and rising threats against houses of worship. Then we look at the financial warning signs coming out of New York City after a major credit outlook downgrade tied to massive spending and a growing deficit. And finally, the federal government takes California to court over its zero-emissions vehicle mandate, setting up a major constitutional clash over interstate commerce and whether one state should be able to dictate policy for the entire auto industry. Plus American Mamas and Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burelson respond to outrage over reports that the Pentagon spent millions on steak and lobster. But when you learn that the meals were served to U.S. service members before heading into combat, the story looks very different—and it sparks a bigger conversation about how we treat the men and women willing to risk their lives for the country. We also welcome a powerful guest in the studio: Corey Brooks, who is literally walking across America to raise money for his organization Project H.O.O.D.. He shares why he started the journey in New York City, what he’s learning from people across the country, and how his mission to rebuild families and communities began on the South Side of Chicago. We wrap up with a Bright Spot about a first grader whose drawing sparked a controversy—and ultimately led to a major free-speech ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. It’s a reminder that the principles of the First Amendment apply to everyone… even a six-year-old with crayons. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Corey wrapped up our Entrusted series with “Stewarding God's Mission."
Pastor Corey kicks off a new sermon series exploring the biblical concept of carrying the fire of faith, from Genesis to the cross, emphasizing obedience, promises, testing, and divine restoration. He guides us through the opening story of Abraham and Isaac, illustrating how faith is tested and restored through obedience and trust in God's promises.
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Stewardship of Money & Possessions: do you have a Money problem or a Master problem? Pastor Corey reads the Parable of the Rich Fool and points out that we aren't meant to be reservoirs with our money. We're meant to be rivers — ever flowing and connected to the main source, our Heavenly Father.
This week Pastor Corey examines the six pieces of the Armor of God and shifts the focus from the solo warrior to the power of the church formation. Discover how your marriage and your church community act as a "Testudo" formation… a mobile fortress where locked shields and mutual prayer quench every fiery dart of the enemy…
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Stewarding our Soul: What is a soul? And how valuable is it? Pastor Corey teaches on the importance of investing in our soul and how we can treasure it, guard it, and above all else, surrender it to Jesus who is the ultimate protector.