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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.
Keepin it Real Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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.
Keepin it Real Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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.
Keepin it Real Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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
Back to School Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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.
Back to School Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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.
Splash Zone - Sermon series on baptism from the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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.
Splash Zone - Sermon series on baptism from the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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
Splash Zone - Sermon series on baptism from the Kalkaska Church of Christ

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.