Sermons by Andy Bratton
Get a Grip
Sermon Series: Keepin’ it Real Sermon Title: Get a Grip Key Scripture: 2 Timothy 2 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: The reality is that we are called not just to be saved, but also to disciple others who will, in turn, disciple others. The suffering comes when we are called to act contrary to what WE want to do. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 2 Timothy 2:3-7 2 Timothy 2:8-13 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Perseverance comes from having a grip on grace.
Rocky Road isn’t Just an Ice Cream Flavor
Sermon Series: Keepin’ it Real Sermon Title: Rocky Road isn’t just an ice cream flavor Key Scripture: 1 Timothy 6 – 2 Timothy 1 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: The joy of knowing and following Jesus is real. The end is an eternal life of being in his presence. However, the troubles of life are real, too. Distractions and temptations are all around. We are called to fight and guard what we have been given. We are called to fight! How COVID has affected us
Progressive Lenses
1 Timothy 4 How? The Bible and Christian Community 1 Timothy 4 How? Perfect practice makes perfect 1 Timothy 5 How? Be Visible, Be Vigilant, Be ValiantGod knows our sin, but also sees our service.
Neuroplasticity
Sermon Series: Back to SchoolSermon Title: NeuroplasticityKey Scripture: 1 Timothy 2-3Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea: The start of school and fall programs is a reminder that healthy routines lead to healthy habits. 1 Timothy 2:1-7 2:8-3:13 3:14-16 A healthy routine is not a rut but a resuscitation.
Left Behind
Romans 6:1-4 6:5-7 6:8-11 Examples: Acts 8:12-13; Acts 8:35-38; Acts 9:17-18; Acts 10:47-48; Acts 16:14-15; Acts 16:30-33; Acts 18:8; Acts 19:5 Common aspects of the baptisms in Acts: Someone shared People listened, processed, made a decision Time didn’t lapse Don’t get left behind looking behind.
Right Place Right Time
Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:1-41 Big Idea: The day of Pentecost was celebrating the first harvest of Christians as the Gospel was preached and 3,000 people responded. Deuteronomy 26:1-2,5-11 Acts 2:1-4 2:5-13 2:14-21 2:22-24,32-33,36-37 2:38-41 God’s mighty work is creation’s mighty reward. Colossians 2:12
You baptized Who?
Big Idea: Baptism is our crossing over from the wilderness to a land flowing with milk and honey. Genesis 7:16 1 Peter 3:20 Exodus 14:15-16,21-22 Joshua 3:17 Matthew 3:5-6 V. 7-10 V. 11-12 V. 13-15 V. 16-17 Baptism is for those who know they need saving and that only ONE is capable of saving them.
A Hair Brained Idea
Big Idea: Once we make change it is tempting to revert back to old ways. Growing in Christ is keeping the past life of sin in the past. Nehemiah 11:1-2,6,8,13,14,18,19 12:24,27,30,31,38,40,43,44 13:3,7-9,11-12,17-18,21,25-26 “God, remember me as I carry out your will and live your way.”
A Promise is a Promise
Genesis 9:8-11 Genesis 12:1-3 Exodus 19:5-6 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Jeremiah 31:31,33 Nehemiah 9:1-3,33,38 Nehemiah 10:28-29 Nehemiah 10:30,31,32,35,38,39b He is our firm foundation, who identifies us as His own, and is charging us to live like it.