http://www.pilgrimbaptist.net Pilgrim Baptist Church Podcasts en Pilgrim Baptist Church Podcasts Pilgrim Baptist Church no Pilgrim Baptist Church jbrazeal1000@comcast.net ℗ & © 2008 Pilgrim Baptist Church 720 Paul inserts a timely discussion about love between chapters 12 and 14 of 1 Corinthians, showing us that spiritual gifts are empty if they stand alone. Even faith and hope are not as great as love. Love is the essential Christian quality: it never fails, and it truly reflects the character of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/love-the-most-excellent-way http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/love-the-most-excellent-way.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:54:15 CST Joe Brazeal Paul inserts a timely discussion about love between chapters 12 and 14 of 1 Corinthians, showing us that spiritual gifts are empty if they stand alone. Even faith and hope are not as great as love. Love is the essential Christian quality: it never ... church,spiritual_gifts,1_corinthians,love 22:31 It was God's great purpose displayed in Moses -- not the greatness of Moses himself -- that taught Moses how to number his days and apply his heart to wisdom. That truth (echoed in New Testament passages such as Philippians 2:13) teaches us that we all have a God-given purpose. Rather than seeking to discover "our purpose in life," we gladly accept "God's purpose in our ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/the-purpose-given-life http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/purpose-given-life.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:58:50 CST Joe Brazeal It was God's great purpose displayed in Moses -- not the greatness of Moses himself -- that taught Moses how to number his days and apply his heart to wisdom. That truth (echoed in New Testament passages such as Philippians 2:13) teaches us that we ... life,purpose,future,moses,philippians 19:31 In contrast to the world's focus on "compatibility" in marriage, the Bible establishes a one-flesh paradigm that reinforces mutuality rather than self-satisfaction. This paradigm is echoed in the New Testament and, when understood and practiced, results in a God-pleasing marriage that returns both husband and wife to a sense of "paradise" as God originally intended them to ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/gods-one-flesh-design-for-marriage-paradigm-parable-paradise http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/gods-one-flesh-design-for-marriage-paradigm-parable-paradise.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:52:11 CST Joe Brazeal In contrast to the world's focus on "compatibility" in marriage, the Bible establishes a one-flesh paradigm that reinforces mutuality rather than self-satisfaction. This paradigm is echoed in the New Testament and, when understood and ... marriage,leadership,submission,genesis,relationships,family 32:55 As the Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6:5), Jesus challenged the scribes and Pharisees to rethink their understanding of Sabbath work regulations. His priorities should be ours when we consider New Testament truth. For example, is the Christian Sunday properly regulated by a modern version of Old Testament Sabbath requirements? What would the Lord of the Sabbath say? http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/the-lord-of-the-sabbath http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/the-lord-of-the-sabbath.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:58:37 CST Joe Brazeal As the Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6:5), Jesus challenged the scribes and Pharisees to rethink their understanding of Sabbath work regulations. His priorities should be ours when we consider New Testament truth. For example, is the Christian Sunday ... luke,sabbath,work,rest,worship,sunday,lord,christian_living,church 21:09 (First of a 4-sermon series on discipleship) This sermon presents five marks of a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ: Repentance, Relationship, Response, Rejection, Reward. If you are following Him from the heart, your life will reflect Biblical truth in each of these areas. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/five-marks-of-a-true-disciple http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/five-marks-of-a-true-disciple.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:10:11 CDT Joe Brazeal Discipleship discipleship,matthew,repentance,relationship,rejection,reward 29:32 How does a man know if he should be ordained to the Gospel ministry? And how does a church know? This sermon presents the Biblical pattern, purpose and process of ordination. The Holy Spirit is at work in a man's personal desire to serve, in his period of preparation for ministry, and in the public confirmation of his call. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/set-apart-by-the-holy-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/set-apart-by-the-holy-spirit.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:01:03 CDT Joe Brazeal How does a man know if he should be ordained to the Gospel ministry? And how does a church know? This sermon presents the Biblical pattern, purpose and process of ordination. The Holy Spirit is at work in a man's personal desire to serve, in his ... preaching,ministry,ordination,1_timothy,holy_spirit,spirit 27:51 Some of the most popular preachers in the world claim that God wants you to live an "abundant life" with exceptional health, wealth and prosperity. Such teaching is entirely false and twists the meaning of John 10:10. This sermon presents the real meaning of abundant life (full, inexhaustible, eternal life) in context of the Gospel of John. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/the-real-meaning-of-abundant-life-do-you-have-life-to-the-max http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/the-real-meaning-of-abundant-life.mp3 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:39:57 CDT Joe Brazeal Some of the most popular preachers in the world claim that God wants you to live an "abundant life" with exceptional health, wealth and prosperity. Such teaching is entirely false and twists the meaning of John 10:10. This sermon presents ... john,abundant,life,eternal,word_faith,prosperity,wealth,money,provision 30:12 Sheep are hungry for the Word of the Great Shepherd. In Acts 20, Paul exhorts the Ephesian elders to know the Word, teach the Word, guard the Word and trust the Word. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/feeding-the-flock http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/feeding-the-flock-of-god.mp3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:12:15 CDT Joe Brazeal Sheep are hungry for the Word of the Great Shepherd. In Acts 20, Paul exhorts the Ephesian elders to know the Word, teach the Word, guard the Word and trust the Word. doctrine,flock,word,preaching 25:32 Skip the party ... find a funeral. That's the essence of Solomon's advice to the wise in Ecclesiastes 7:1-6. In the house of mourning, eternal lessons can be learned. However, fools will head straight for the house of feasting. Their love of pleasure distorts their view of life and truth. This sermon conveys the folly of living for self and the wisdom of living for Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/seek-the-house-of-mourning-skip-the-party-find-a-funeral http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/seek-the-house-of-mourning.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:11:08 CDT Joe Brazeal Skip the party ... find a funeral. That's the essence of Solomon's advice to the wise in Ecclesiastes 7:1-6. In the house of mourning, eternal lessons can be learned. However, fools will head straight for the house of feasting. Their love of pleasure ... funeral,wisdom,ecclesiastes,mourning,death,hope 26:21 Final sermon in a series on walking in the Spirit. Exposition and application of Galatians 5:16-26. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/walk-in-the-spirit-part-3-core http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/walk-in-the-spirit-part-3.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:13:13 CDT Joe Brazeal Final sermon in a series on walking in the Spirit. Exposition and application of Galatians 5:16-26. spirit,walk,fruit 31:58 Second sermon in a series on walking in the Spirit. Summarizes the overall message of Galatians to provide context for next week's exposition of chapter 5:16-26. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/walk-in-the-spirit-part-2-context http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/walk-in-the-spirit-part-2.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:54:42 CDT Joe Brazeal Second sermon in a series on walking in the Spirit. Summarizes the overall message of Galatians to provide context for next week's exposition of chapter 5:16-26. serve,love,grace,law,spirit,galatians 33:14 Introduction to a series on walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26). In these 3 messages, the truths of law, Spirit, freedom and fruit are connected and explained. Takeway: As we keep in step with the Spirit, we can experience His work in us, keep from indulging the sinful nature, and display the fruit that He produces. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/walk-in-the-spirit-part-1-prelude http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/walk-in-the-spirit-part-1.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:03:09 CDT Joe Brazeal Introduction to a series on walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26). In these 3 messages, the truths of law, Spirit, freedom and fruit are connected and explained. Takeway: As we keep in step with the Spirit, we can experience His work in us, keep ... law,fruit,flesh,galatians,spirit,walk 24:07 (Recorded outdoors at a church camp service). This brief message on the Prologue to John’s gospel explains that God pitched His tent with us (John 1:14) in the person of Jesus Christ. He showed us the light; he showed us His glory. Application: Have you camped with Him? Do you know Him? Do you know Him well? As a believer in Jesus Christ, you too are a light shining in the darkness (Mt ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/the-parable-of-the-tent-prologue-to-johns-gospel http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/the-parable-of-the-tent2.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:06:43 CDT Joe Brazeal (Recorded outdoors at a church camp service). This brief message on the Prologue to John’s gospel explains that God pitched His tent with us (John 1:14) in the person of Jesus Christ. He showed us the light; he showed us His glory. Application: ... john_1,incarnation,light,spirit,walk,prologue,flesh,tabernacle,gospel,camp,jesus 19:40 If every believer is part of the household of God, how does the traditional nuclear family fit into the picture? Is it wrong or even self-centered to build and maintain close family relationships within the context of the church? We find an answer in Ephesians 5 and 6, where Paul addresses Godly family relationships in connection with God’s eternal purposes for the Church. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/what-does-church-have-to-do-with-family http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/what-does-church-have-to-do-with-family.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:31:51 CDT Joe Brazeal If every believer is part of the household of God, how does the traditional nuclear family fit into the picture? Is it wrong or even self-centered to build and maintain close family relationships within the context of the church? We find an answer in ... family,church,ephesians,household,father,parents,children 36:25 Final sermon in a series on Christ in the Old Testament. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-writings-part-5conclusion http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-writings-part-5conclusion.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:48:57 CDT Joe Brazeal Final sermon in a series on Christ in the Old Testament. messiah,luke,gospel,jesus,emmaus 45:20 Part 4 of a series on Christ in the Old Testament. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus-part-4-jesus-the-suffering-servant http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/jesus-the-suffering-servant.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:18:06 CDT Joe Brazeal Part 4 of a series on Christ in the Old Testament. isaiah,messiah,suffering,servant 37:16 Part 3 of a series on messianic prophecy in the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the New Testament. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus-part-3-the-prophets http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus-part-3-the-prophets.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 21:46:22 CDT Joe Brazeal Part 3 of a series on messianic prophecy in the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the New Testament. luke_24,emmaus,prophets,messiah,jesus 35:47 Part 2 of a series on messianic prophecy in the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the New Testament. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus-part-2-the-law http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus-part-2-the-law.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 21:23:08 CDT Joe Brazeal Part 2 of a series on messianic prophecy in the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the New Testament. luke_24,cleopas,messiah,jesus,moses,law,prophecy,emmaus 40:23 In this passage, Jesus is not setting up an eternal conflict between church and family, but rather calling for unity based on following God’s will. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/who-are-my-mother-and-my-brothers http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/who-are-my-mother-and-my-brothers.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 11:18:29 CDT Joe Brazeal In this passage, Jesus is not setting up an eternal conflict between church and family, but rather calling for unity based on following God’s will. church,jesus,mother,brothers,unity,family,love,mark,,mark_3 33:06 (First sermon in a series) Explores the discussion that took place between Jesus Christ and Cleopas on the seven mile stretch between Jerusalem and Emmaus. Jesus Christ is revealed as prophesied in the Old Testament Scriptures and as proclaimed in the New Testament Scriptures. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/seven-miles-one-sunday-the-road-to-emmaus.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 19:36:45 CDT Joe Brazeal (First sermon in a series) Explores the discussion that took place between Jesus Christ and Cleopas on the seven mile stretch between Jerusalem and Emmaus. Jesus Christ is revealed as prophesied in the Old Testament Scriptures and as proclaimed in ... jesus,emmaus,old_testament,new_testament,law,prophets,writings,luke_24 59:49 Final sermon in a series about the Biblical priorities of the church http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/part-3----devoted-to-prayer-and-the-word http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/third-in-a-series-on-the-biblical-priorities-of-the-church.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:28:52 CDT Joe Brazeal Final sermon in a series about the Biblical priorities of the church 2_timothy,preaching,acts_6 58:16 Second in a series on the Biblical priorities of the church http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/devoted-to-prayer-and-the-word-part-2 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/devoted-to-prayer-and-the-word-part-2.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:40:57 CDT Joe Brazeal Second in a series on the Biblical priorities of the church prayer,james,acts_6 56:37 The power of the resurrection is a physical power that gives life to the dead, a spiritual power that transforms us into the image of Christ, and an eternal power that ensures life with God forever. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/the-power-of-the-resurrection http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/the-power-of-the-resurrection.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:28:48 CDT Joe Brazeal The power of the resurrection is a physical power that gives life to the dead, a spiritual power that transforms us into the image of Christ, and an eternal power that ensures life with God forever. easter,power,resurrection,philippians_3 48:21 This sermon identifies the Biblical priorities of the church: prayer and the Word of God. Prayer and the Word of God ought to consume the leadership and the people of the contemporary church just as they did in the early church. This sermon introduces the next 2 sermons; one with expanded focus on prayer, and the other on the Word. http://www.sermoncloud.com/Pilgrim-Baptist-Church/devoted-to-prayer-and-the-word http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/541/devoted-to-prayer-and-the-word.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:35:39 CDT Joe Brazeal This sermon identifies the Biblical priorities of the church: prayer and the Word of God. Prayer and the Word of God ought to consume the leadership and the people of the contemporary church just as they did in the early church. This sermon ... prayer,ministry,word,acts_6 43:59