Today’s Sermon
Kingdom Living: Living in Response to the Gospel
Key Scripture
Matthew 7:1-27
WATcH LIVE
Fathers & Sons: Tailgate Challenge
Good news, the Fathers & Sons Tailgate is still on for today from 4:00–6:00 p.m.—we’re just moving the party indoors due to the weather forecast! We’ll have BBQ dinner, our Pass-Punt-Kick competition with awards, games and activities, and football on the big screen. Same great night, just inside.
Noel: A Brentwood Christmas Concert
Experience the joy of the season at Noel: A Brentwood Christmas Concert, presented by the Brentwood Baptist Choir and Orchestra. This powerful celebration will feature a mix of beloved Christmas classics and fresh new arrangements, performed by a 200+ voice choir and a 100+ member orchestra. Join us in the Brentwood Worship Center for one of five performances: Friday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 13, at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 14, at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are just $5, and a portion of the proceeds will support a housing rebuild project for families impacted by Hurricane Helene. We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you!
Voting for 2026 Trustees
It’s time to vote for those who will serve our church as Trustees in 2026. These lay leaders are elected by and accountable to our members, bringing oversight to church operations and supporting the Senior Pastor. Please take time to pray and review the candidates before voting on who will serve in leadership next year. Voting will take place on Sundays, November 2 & 9.
Student Fall Retreat | November 21–23
Students! Join us November 21-23 for an unforgettable weekend at Jonathan Creek Camp filled with worship, powerful teaching, and tons of fun—from team competitions to campus-wide free time activities. Cost is $285 ($40 sibling discount). Register by November 14!
FAM | A Night to Dream
Join us for a special evening of stories, celebration, and hope as we highlight how God is working through foster and adoption ministry across all nine campuses. This dinner event will take place on Sunday, November 9, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the Worship Center at the Brentwood Campus.
November Local Missions Opportunities
This November, join us in serving our neighbors through three meaningful local missions opportunities—Big Table, The Next Door, and Room in the Inn. Whether you’re distributing gift envelopes to bless service workers, encouraging women in recovery, or preparing meals for those in need, every act of service makes a difference. Step into the story God is writing in our community this month and find your place to serve.
Embrace Family Gathering
Join us for the Embrace Family Gathering on Saturday, November 8 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the Rowen Glenn Center—a sensory-friendly event for families impacted by disability, featuring hands-on activities, community resources, and space to connect with others on the same journey. We can’t wait to spend this special afternoon with you!
Reflect: An Event for 5th Graders
Join us on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the Kids Area for Reflect—a special event designed to help 5th graders understand their identity in Christ and how to reflect Him in all they do. Students will enjoy intentional discipleship, gender-specific rotations, games, and lunch together. Cost is $15, and registration closes Thursday, November 13.
Focus Study: Exploring Your Call
Are you sensing God’s call to vocational ministry but still seeking clarity? Or maybe you’re certain of His call but want to better understand the realities of ministry and discern your next steps. Join us for Exploring Your Call, a 4-week focus study where you’ll walk alongside others pursuing the same calling. We’ll meet on Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center.
New & Expectant Parent Class
Are you a new or soon-to-be parent? Join us on Wednesday, November 19, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in Room 1127 (Preschool Area). Together with our preschool ministers and other new parents, you’ll learn how to nurture your child’s faith from day one while exploring what Gospel-centered parenting looks like through our church’s 5G discipleship framework—Gospel Conversations, Groups, Gather, Give, and Go.
Copper Basin Christmas Gift Bags
Help us share the joy of Christmas with children in Ducktown, TN! Stop by Wilson Hall or the Preschool Hallway today, October 26, to pick up a Copper Basin Christmas Gift Bag and learn how you can help us bless over 600 kids with a gift this season. Then, please return your gift bag on Sundays, November 2 or 9. Thank you for your generosity this Christmas!
Service of Remembrance
Join us on Sunday, November 2, at 4:00 p.m. in Baskin Chapel for a special time of worship, reflection, and remembrance. Together we’ll honor the lives of our loved ones through Scripture, music, and prayer. As each name is read, families will have the opportunity to place a rose in their memory. This meaningful service offers space to grieve, reflect, and find comfort in Christ’s presence.
Trustee Leadership Update
Kevin Drake has been elected to serve as Chair of the Trustee Team, with Matt Ragan elected as Vice-Chair, and Jeff Kaupilla elected as Secretary. Additionally, Hunter Moss has joined the Trustee Team to fill an open vacancy, as he was the runner-up in the most recent Trustee election.
Sermon Notes | Living Light: How Jesus Reorders Our Hearts, Habits, and Treasures
What does Jesus really mean when He tells us to give, pray, and fast in secret? Why is storing up treasures in heaven the key to freedom from anxiety? In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball unpack Matthew 6, showing how Jesus reorients our spiritual practices and daily priorities around His kingdom. Discover the true meaning of kingdom living—and why trusting God with your daily bread changes everything.
Week of October 26, 2025 | Mark and Jennifer | Southeast Asia
Mark and Jennifer are preparing to launch to Southeast Asia in early 2026 to share the gospel and make disciples of Jesus. As they prepare for this new season of ministry, pray for quick and effective language learning, smooth transitions for their family, unity with their team, and daily dependence on the Lord’s guidance and care.
Giving
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