We pursue the wrong things and wonder why they never satisfy. We have convinced ourselves that we are pursuing Jesus but in reality our lives look very little like the one we claim to follow. instead we are obsessed with pursuing PEOPLE, POSSESSIONS, POSITION and PLEASURES. From Philippians 3:7-14 we see Paul's perspective and priority in life... Jesus.
Something is broken and it may not be what we think it is. It's not that we don't believe in God, it is more about what we believe about Him and how He views us. Psalm 139 is David's perspective on God and how he views His people. God knows, loves, is always with us and has a plan for our lives. We need to accept that in order to pursue Him more faithfully.
What's the greatest evidence that could provide you the greatest confidence in the Bible? In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks this source of evidence!
How did Jesus interact with the Word of God? This sermon explores 3 specific ways that Jesus interacted with the Bible and the implications of those 3 things on our lives.
All Scripture is God-breathed. However, if this is true - why don't we read the Bible more? In this sermon, Pastor Brandon walks through how to go about reading the Bible for all it's worth.
All Scripture is God-breathed. However, if this is true - why don't we read the Bible more? In this sermon, Pastor Brandon talks about why the Bible still matters and why it's so important that Christians read and apply in their lives.
The magnitude of Easter is understood when you realize that you are the one and that Jesus is the one. In this Easter sermon, Pastor Brandon goes through the parable of the one lost sheep to show how all of us must realize we are that lost sheep and that Jesus is the good shepherd who found us.
Jesus was a master of compelling illustrations. Jesus paints the dramatic picture of God's final judgment of the nations with the illustration of a shepherd separating the "sheep" from the "goats." In doing so, we see the heart of God for mankind and the criteria by which he measures each of our lives.
Jesus was a master storyteller. In this story that he told Jesus shares with us what it means to wait on the Lord. Rather than a typical understanding of patiently and passively waiting - Jesus calls us to do something rather than nothing.
Jesus was the master Storyteller. In this story, we find the proper approach to approaching God. It is not by our works or comparing ourselves to others. Rather, surrender and expressing our needs to God rivets God's heart.
Jesus was a masterful storyteller. The stories he told gave people a new lens to look through in order to help them discover spiritual realities about themselves and others. In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks a story Jesus told about the reality of forgiving others. Too often we want to keep the books open on others and demand they give payback while we serve a God who willingly closed the books on us and offered us forgiveness.
Jesus was the master Storyteller. In this story, we find the proper approach to approaching God. It is not by our works or comparing ourselves to others. Rather, surrender and expressing our needs to God rivets God's heart.
Jesus was a masterful Storyteller. This story he tells centers on the notion of fairness and challenges us to consider whether fairness is something we really want.
The parable of the Great Banquet was a story Jesus told in order to communicate a central truth to the reality of His Kingdom; that the invitation to His Kingdom is not just for those one would expect, the religious and influential, but for everyone across the earth. What's more, He has called His servants, those who have accepted the invitation, to go out and invite others and announce the good news that all are welcome.
Everyone loves a good story. Stories are the language of the human soul. Perhaps this is why Jesus told so many stories with profound meaning! In this message, Pastor Brandon teaches on the story of the sower who scattered seed on various surfaces. The surfaces reflect the various responses of our souls to the message of Christ. What type of surface are you?
Boundaries are necessary to experience God's best. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon explores the necessity of establishing our enough in the realm of our personal finances.
From Deuteronomy 6:4-9 we see God's desire for the family. The reality is that our families fall short of that desire. We must develop healthy biblical boundaries with our family in order to live out the mission and purposes of God. We need the boundaries of Helping, Connecting and Communication. Help instead of Enable... Connect instead of Enmesh... Communicate instead of Control.
Like a good parent, God loves us enough to tell us "no" and to set up healthy boundaries for our lives. We too must learn to trust that God has our best interest in mind and that by trusting Him, we too can say "no" in order to say "yes" to God's best for our lives.
Immanuel means 'God with us.' What in incredible, life-altering concept! Christmas is a celebration of Immanuel – when God came to be with us in Jesus! In this message, Pastor Brandon looks at different approaches we have to God and shares why life WITH God is the approach we were made for.
'You Asked For It' explores the questions you asked to cover. In this message, Pastor Brandon looks sensitive topic of what the Bible says about homosexuality and how Christians should respond.
Times are crazy, chaotic and difficult. At times it can feel like things are getting worse before better. But is this any different from when the church first launched? In the final message of our 8 week series we ask the question – Who or what sits on the throne of your life?
Times are crazy, chaotic and difficult. At times it can feel like things are getting worse before better. But is this any different from when the church first launched? In this message, understanding how to live in the world but not of the world is explored. Particularly, moral compromise is addressed as we ask the question of how to do best reflect Christ more than culture.
