Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 12)
A Heart Overflowing
Sermon Scripture: Acts 9,16 Sermon Big Idea: The greatest expression of worship we can have is sharing who we worship with those who don’t know Him. Luke 6:45b Acts 9:1-31 Saul’s story of conversion Acts 16:6-34 The amazing events of Philippi Our most important expression of worship is…
joy in our Noise
Exodus 25:22 The Ark was the dwelling place of God. 1 Samuel 4:3,10 There was punishment for misusing the dwelling place of God. 1 Samuel 5:11 There was punishment for mishandling the dwelling place of God. 2 Samuel 6:1-2 There should always be great effort to keep the dwelling place of God where it belongs. 1 Chronicles 15:16; 1 Chronicles 16:8-10,23-25; Galatians 2:20 When the dwelling place of God returns, we sing. Nehemiah 1:1-3 Israel is slowly returning from exile. How COVID has affected us
Strong Hand
Sermon Scripture: Exodus 13 Sermon Big Idea: We express ourselves in worship when we remember who we were and who we are now in Christ. Exodus 20:3 God expressed his anger toward false gods. The plagues and their meanings Exodus 13:1-16 God expressed the way He wanted Israel to express their worship. A festival for the ages (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Consecration of firstborn) They stopped 2 Kings 23:21-22 God expressed his desire for his people. Remember Redeem We How COVID has affected us
Holy Annoyance
Sermon Scripture: Luke 11:3-13 Sermon Big Idea: We expect three things from our earthly fathers, provision, forgiveness, and leadership. Jesus says we can ask the same things of our heavenly father. Luke 11:3-4 Three things we expect from our fathers Provision Live and give – The Rich Fool Fashion and fill up – Luke 12:30-31 Quality over quantity – Luke 11:11-13 Forgiveness Year of Jubilee For God’s sake – 1 John 2:12, Isaiah 43:25 For your sake – Acts 10:43, How COVID has affected us
Now and Later
Sermon Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 Sermon Big Idea: One we recognize who we are talking to when we pray, we then ask that same King to rule over us. Luke 11:2b Three thoughts on God’s kingdom The kingdom of God is the second coming of Jesus It will happen. – Revelation 22:7,12,16,20 Are you ready? – Matthew 25 (summary)The kingdom is here in us…or is it? The kingdom of God is the church Luke 22:18 Scot McKnight – King, Rule (redeems, How COVID has affected us
Be “Awe”struck
Sermon Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 Sermon Big Idea: To have a healthy prayer life, we need to find our fear in the one who can answer once again. And when we discover who He is, address Him for who He is. Luke 11:1-4 Exodus 20:18-20 Jonah 1:16 Luke 5:26 Luke 7:15-16 Luke 8:25 Luke 8:37 Acts 5:5,11 Acts 2:42-43 Find our Phobos To find our Phobos: Move Allow Read Victories Evangelize Love Psalm 22:23 Psalm 33:8-9 When we find our phobos, How COVID has affected us
Never Give Up!
Proverbs 13:24Proverbs 29:17Ephesians 6:1-3Mark 10:14-15Proverbs 22:5-6Deuteronomy 6:4-9 5 things to do with your kids: Read the Bible Pray Connect to church/Biblical community Serve outside yourself Use their gifts in the church But, what if that’s not enough? Ask/answer tough questions Be authentic – Psalm 55:1-5,15-17; Proverbs 28:13; 2 Chronicles 7:14 Connect to church with them – Isaiah 54:13 Do good with a mission – Matthew 25:35-36,40 Even kids can serve – 1 Corinthians 12:7,12; Luke 15:20. Never give up on How COVID has affected us
They Grow up So Fast
Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Sermon Big Idea: A mom’s prayers to God and devotion to God leads to answered prayers and a son that would crown kings. Exodus 13:13; 22:29; Genesis 48:5,20 Hannah prayed (1 Samuel 1:9-11) Hannah believed (1 Samuel 1:18) Hannah followed through (1 Samuel 1:27-28; 2:19) God delivered (1 Samuel 1:19; 3:9-11; 7:3,15; 10:1; 16:13) 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Pray for your kids. Watch God work through them. Worship God in thankfulness for them.
Heaven and Earth will pass away, but…
If we are convinced the Bible is true, then we must believe in the resurrection. Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:14-16 Psalm 119:105 Colossians 3:16 2 Peter 1:19 Luke 24:44 John 20:31 I believe the Bible to be true because of… The Bibliographical evidence The divine evidence The personal evidence Because I believe the Bible is true, I believe… Genesis 1:1, Genesis 3, John 3:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:1-4, John 20:1-18. I mostly believe the How COVID has affected us