Sermons by Andy Bratton
Mom, the Referee
Big Idea: When we stand back to back, we can’t see the damage we cause or the joy God gives. Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9-10 Titus 3:1-11 Romans 14:13 James 4:1-12 Philippians 4:1-3 Back to back is attack mode. Face to face is grace mode.
Face to Face
Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: If we want to journey through life together, as we were created to do, we need to understand how to behave toward one another. 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 23:17-18 1 Samuel 20:4,34,42 Characteristics of friendship… It’s time to stop looking for offenses and start projecting joy.
I Am the True Vine
Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: The True Vine Sermon Scripture: John 15:1-11 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Now that Jesus has conquered death on our behalf, what’s the rest of the story we are expected to live and excited to live? The King says, “Go,” the Servant says, “Love,” the Savior says, “Tell,” and the Son says, “Abide in me.” Revelation 5:5. And the lion says, It’s time to roar.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-11 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Jesus is the only way to safely navigate through this dark world. I started by showing pictures of two winding roads and comparing it to the mindset of people looking for God. John 14:1 John 14:2 John 14:3 John 14:4-7 John 14:8-11 God sees us, He saves us, and He leads us. It’s up to us to follow! I ended with a picture of the longest, straightest road in the world How COVID has affected us
The Resurrection and the Life
John 11:1-4 11:5-10 11:11-16 11:17-27 Romans 6:1-11 Resurrection in this life happens when we unite with Jesus. Fear of death causes many to forfeit life. Proverbs 29:25; 1 John 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7
The Good Shepherd
John 10:11aHow is Jesus the Good Shepherd?He revealed Himself.John 1:4-5, 12, 48-49He protected the family.John 2:10,16He showed grace to the enemy.3:5,16-17He gave people value.4:7-10He gave people a choice.5:6,14He revealed his power.6:11,20He explained alignment.7:17,45-48He cares for the sinner.8:10-11He was a light to the blind.9:39He laid down his life.10:11Romans 5:8John 15:13Luke 23:34John 1:12Am I a good sheep?John 1:11, 3:19, 5:7John 1:49, 4:29, 6:68-69, 9:38How we respond to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, reveals the kind of sheep we are.
The Door of the Sheep
John 9 John 10:1 10:2-6 10:7-10 Abundant life is knowing Jesus’ voice and following Him.
The Light of the World
Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 10:17; 42:6; Isaiah 60:1 John 8:1-11 8:12-18 8:19-24 8:25-30 8:31-32 1 John 1:5-7; Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 58:10 Jesus is the Son, not a flashlight!
The bread of Life
John 6:4-10 John 6:15,24-27 John 6:35-40 John 6:43-58 Jesus’ statements about Himself are calls for us to take action in our relationship with Him.
Mentor One
1 Kings 19:19-21 2 Kings 2:1 Joshua 5:2,9 2 Kings 2:2-3 Genesis 35:1,7 2 Kings 2:4-5 Joshua 5:13-14 2 Kings 2:6-7 Matthew 3:13 Philippians 3:8-11 2 Kings 2:8-9 Matthew 28:19 2 Kings 2:10 What do our kids see when they look at us? 2 Kings 13:18-19