Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 5)
Truth in the Middle
Sermon Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33; Matthew 23:1-4 Sermon Big Idea: The truth lies in the middle of you. We are called to live in a way in which the seed of God’s truth bears fruit outwardly in how we live. Jeremiah 31:33 The journey with Jesus is to be a Christian in word and deed, not just in name. James 2:14
The Weightiness of the Wait
Isaiah 53:5 When weight is dispersed among many, the load is lighter and easier to bare.
The Chairo of Ekkremamai
Luke 18:35-43 Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:11-27 Luke 19:28-40 Luke 19:41-44 Luke 19:45-48 To have true wisdom we must ekkremamai the words of Jesus with chairo
Don’t be a (foots)tool
Psalm 110; Mark 12 Sermon Big Idea: Jesus is Lord and regardless of circumstances we are to live for Him and by Him. David knew it 1,000 years before Jesus came. We need to know it and live it now. Mark 12:1-12 Mark 12:13-17 Mark 12:18-27 Mark 12:28-34 Mark 12:35-37 Mark 12:38-40 Mark 12:41-44 When you surrender everything, you declare, “Jesus is Lord.”
Big Hat, No Cattle
Sermon Scripture: Psalm 2 Sermon Big Idea: The “nations” rage at God because they don’t understand Him or know Him. Psalm 2:1-3 Psalm 2:4-6 Psalm 2:7-9 Psalm 2:10-12 He is all-powerful, we are not. He is all-knowing, we are not. He is ever-present, we are not. We were created to worship Him, not to be worshiped by Him.
Simplexity of Happiness
The recipe for happiness doesn’t come in the stuff of the world, but the stuff of God’s Word. Job 1:1,5 Job 1:22 Job 2:9,10 Psalm 1:1 Psalm 1:2 Psalm 1:3 Psalm 1:4-6 We are best equipped for our journey with Jesus carrying God’s Word. And while the journey may not always be happy, the destination will be.
Looking Ahead
Hebrews 11:10,15-16,26 Deuteronomy 18:15,18 2 Samuel 7:1-3 V. 4-7 V. 8-11 V. 12-17 Psalm 110 John 14:6 Jesus has gone to prepare a place for those who have faith like the Bible greats. The key to entrance is making our space His place.
A Battle of Kings
Sermon Big Idea: Like the people of Israel we want a king to lead us like the rest of the world, but only Jesus is the good and perfect King. Keep going – James 1:12 Imitate – Colossians 2:6-7 Surrender – Galatians 2:20; Luke 14:33 Serve – 2 Samuel 24:24; Matthew 23:11 The people of Israel chose to look like the world instead of the King that was fighting hardest for their hearts.
Set Apart by a Snake
Sermon Big Idea: We have people in our lives we look to for rescue, but only one we look to can bring salvation and it’s Jesus. Deuteronomy 18:15-18 We’ve been called or appointed, miraculously rescued, and are being trained in righteousness. Our response can be to grumble, complain, reject, make excuses, or look to Jesus.
Fit to Battle
Sermon Scripture: 2 Samuel 11 Sermon Big Idea: Being set apart starts with a broken spirit before God. He desires a broken spirit before sacrifices. God chooses, God leads, God allows 2 Samuel 11:1-5 2 Samuel 11:6-13 2 Samuel 11:14-21 2 Samuel 11:22-25 2 Samuel 11:26-27 2 Samuel 12:13-15 Leviticus 11:45; Psalm 51:16-17 2 Corinthians 7:1 We are holy because God chose us. We repent because God leads us. We are forgiven because God allows it.