Sermons by Andy Bratton
Magnetize or Polarize
Big Idea: Satan’s biggest weapon against the church is division. He knows that dividing a family of believers can be easy and an effective way to halt the spread of the Gospel. Division happens because of… Numbers 16:1-3;12-14 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Acts 14:1-7 Manage Conflict Act like men Give God Glory Nose Grinder Encourager Task Master We are called to magnetize by magnifying Jesus.
Squirrel!
Key Scripture: 2 Samuel Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: There are times that instead of directly lying to us, the enemy will use things of the world to distract us from the better thing. 2 Samuel 11:1-5 2 Samuel 15:1-6 2 Samuel 11:3; 23:34; 15:12; 17:1-4,14,23 so… Be careful little eyes what you see – Remove Be careful little knees where you bow – Resist Be careful little heart whom you trust – Remember For the Father up above is How COVID has affected us
A Little Misdirection
Key Scripture: Genesis 3; 1 Timothy 4:1 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: The enemy is a great deceiver. He tries to make wrong things look alright and right things look unimportant or not necessary. Receipt is the best defense against deceit. Satan’s goal is destruction and our best defense is instruction.
Listen to the Cheer Leaders
Key Scripture: Hebrews 12-13 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: We keep running because the finish line is worth whatever we endure. Hebrews 12:1-4 Hebrews 12:-5-6,11-14,16 Hebrews 13:1-9 Benediction – Hebrews 13:20-21 There is a race to run, that follows a path, that ends at a place where Perfect stands.
Mama Knows Second Best!
Key Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Our confidence in eternity comes with our knowledge of who God is and living the life He desires of us. Hebrews 5:11-14 Hebrews 6:1-3 Hebrews 6:4-8 Hebrews 6:9-12 Hebrews 6:17-20 With growth comes confidence, both for now and in eternity.
The Right Credentials
Jesus is a better high priest because… Hebrews 4:14-15 Hebrews 5:5-10 Hebrews 9:24-28 We can have confidence because Jesus has the right credentials as our Christ to draw near to the throne of grace.
Rest for the weary
Hebrews 3:7-19 Hebrews 4:1-5 Hebrews 4:6-13 The ultimate Sabbath comes when we enter into eternal rest. Until then, we have work to do! God has spoken!
Whom Do I Follow?
Key Scripture: Hebrews 3 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: To persevere, you have to believe in where you are going and who you are following. Jesus is the best leader in that He is an example, He suffered, and He laid down His life for His followers. Hebrews 1:1-4,14 Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:5-18 There is faith in following Jesus, but there is also fact.
The Divine Interception
Sermon Series: Conversations with Jesus Sermon Title: The Divine Interception Key Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Every day we respond to what Jesus says is going to happen. Will we walk away? Will we return to the battle? Will we believe? Luke 24:13-14 24:15-24 24:25-27 24:28-32 24:33-35 Jesus intercepted death for us because he loves us.Don’t leave before experiencing the greatest act of his love.
There is Pain in AnticiPAtIoN
Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Jesus’ conversations with the Father were about expressing who He became, what sin does, and how we are rescued from the consequences. Matthew 26:36-46 Matthew 27:45-47 Luke 23:34-38 Luke 23:46; John 19:28-30 Jesus doesn’t want you to experience God’s cup of wrath, He wants you to experience His cup of blessing.