Sermons by Andy Bratton
Making the Cut
Sermon Series: COACHSermon Title: Making the cutKey Scripture: Genesis 31Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea: There is a difference between a life with the Holy Spirit vs. a life without the Holy Spirit. Exodus 31:1-5 so… and… 1 Samuel 10:6;16:13,14 Choose to be used for the Glory of His story.
New Year, New You
Sermon Series: Recalculating Sermon Title: New Year, New You Key Scripture: Joshua 1 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: As we transition to a new year, what transitions do we need to make in the leadership of our life and how will we execute? Joshua 1:1-2 Joshua 1:3-6 Joshua 1:7-9 Joshua 1:10-11,16 A new year isn’t about a new truth but a new trust.
It’s catchy isn’t it?
Sermon Series: The Commercialization That Stole Christmas Sermon Title: It’s catchy isn’t it? Key Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: As Jesus came into the world in a Spiritually amazing way, we are called to live in a Spiritually amazing way. Luke 2:8 Luke 2:9-12 Luke 2:13-14 Luke 2:15-16 Luke 2:17-20 The differences: So… Nothing can steal Christmas from you. But, the world will take it from you if you let it.
The Schedule that Stole Christmas
Luke 2:1-7 Habakkuk 2:3 – God appoints time Ecclesiastes 3:1 – There is a right time for everything Romans 5:6 – God’s time is just right 1 Peter 5:6 – God’s time is proper Galatians 4:4-5 – the fullness of time had come Galatians 6:9 – if we don’t give up, we’ll reap Our schedule steals Christmas by deceiving us into thinking everything is more important than the one thing we should be celebrating at Christmas. Judges 7:2 – God’s How COVID has affected us
Relief is in Sight
Matthew 2:16-18 Grief is prevalent – 14 million widows in the US, 3.7 million widowers Grief is relevant – loss of appetite, lack of sleep, sadness, depression Grief steals Christmas with: SentimentalitySadnessSelfishness Because we tend to forget: Death is certain, because sin is certainDeath doesn’t discriminate There are two lives God’s Reminder In Earth ForgottenGod’s Relief In Excess Forever
How to Love Mondays
Sermon Series: Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: How to Love Mondays Key Scripture: See below Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: In each giving situation, we see one thing; we give of our firsts. And we do it for the one who gave first. From the Heart – Matthew 6:19-21 Identifying our Best – Genesis 4:1-7 Returning to God – Genesis 14:17-24 Simply Living – Genesis 28:20-22 Together with Others – Numbers 18:21-24 So my life reflects my gratitude – Luke How COVID has affected us
One Confused Mind
Sermon Series: Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: One Confused Mind Key Scripture: Genesis and Proverbs Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: To participate in crowdfunding the Kingdom, we have to have faith and a plan. Faith comes from hearing the Word of God; a plan is created by understanding what you’ve been given and how to manage it. You may see a mess, but God sees a masterpiece.
One Giant Wallet
Sermon Series: Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: One Giant Wallet Key Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Understanding the everything belongs to God frees us from worry and grants us great contentedness. 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 1 Chronicles 28:20 When I give everything over to Him, He gives back what I need.
Just Run!
Sermon Series: Keepin’ it Real Sermon Title: Just Run! Key Scripture: 2 Timothy 3 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: There will be difficult times, but we were called to rise above those difficulties and be like Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:1-9 2 Timothy 3:10-13 2 Timothy 3:14-17 His Word is strong enough to lead, if your heart is strong enough to listen.