Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 2)
A Self-Healing Body
Sermon Scripture: John 13:1-15, Mark 10:42-45, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Sermon Big Idea: Serving was to be a part of every Christian from the beginning. John 13:1-15 For the sake of love, Jesus saw a need. For the sake of love, Jesus acted on the need. Jesus said we need to act in the same way, for the sake of love. Mark 10:42-45 James and John sought a place of honor. The other 10 were “indignant” at their ambition for the How COVID has affected us
Life on the Inside
Sermon Scripture: John 6:22-69 Sermon Big Idea: Be the kind of group member that may have questions, but never questions Jesus’ authority. Top things LIfe Group leaders hate but won’t tell you… You show up empty handed when it was your turn to bring the main course. 10,000 words were spoken during group and you said 9,957 of them. Every meeting you have a problem to unload that is bigger and sadder than everyone else’s issue. You were not a How COVID has affected us
Life outside the House
Life together is: Modeled – Acts 2:42-47 Motivating – Acts 4:32-37 But it is also: Uncomfortable – Acts 5:1-11 Unusual – Acts 5:12-16 Be drawn to the model, motivated by the results, patient when it is uncomfortable, and praise God that it’s unusual.
Directional Disaster
Sermon Big Idea: Journeying with Jesus is making a name of Him. Moving away from Jesus is making a name for ourselves. Genesis 3:24 Adam and Eve were removed from God’s blessing. Genesis 4:16 Cain moved from “the presence of the Lord.” Genesis 11:1-2,4 (NIV) The “people” set out to make a name for themselves. Genesis 13:11 Lot relied on his own wisdom and moved toward disaster. …helping people journey with Jesus means… Romans 5:1-2 By faith, we now have How COVID has affected us
What’s Missing?
Sermon Big Idea: Is anything missing in your journey with Jesus? Are you able to see the “forest for the trees?” John 5:1-18 What’s missing? The name of the festival A whole verse A reason one man was chosen A request Knowledge of Jesus A confrontation Faithfulness to Jesus An understanding of who Jesus is An understanding of the new covenant (Exodus 20:8-11; Numbers 15:32-36; Mark 2:23-28) What isn’t missing? A great question Mercy at the house of mercy Jesus’ How COVID has affected us
2 Sermons 1 Goal
Sermon Scripture: John 4:43-54; Exodus 18:21; Mark 6:40 Sermon Big Idea: A disciple stops looking for a sign and simply believes in Jesus. Sermon 1 Matthew 28:19-20a John 4:43-54 What’s the point? Jesus is intentional Jesus has compassion A disciple stops looking and starts believing. Sermon 2 Exodus 18:21 Mark 6:40 Effectiveness of a church=more people journeying with Jesus The equation of more people journeying with Jesus is: You and I delivering to people what we get from Jesus You How COVID has affected us
H2 Whoa!
Sermon Scripture: John 4:1-42 Sermon Big Idea: A disciple hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Then, and only then, will he/she be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 John 4:1-3 Jesus was still aware of timing. John 4:4-18 The Samaritan woman planned her timing. 1 Kings 11:29-31 John 4:19-30 Jesus used his timing and the woman’s timing to unite. John 4:31-42 Jesus expressed that the time is now! The story of the seashells
If Not Now, When?
Sermon Scripture: John 2-3 Sermon Big Idea: It’s time for discipleship. It’s time to grow. It’s time to journey with Jesus. “…helping people journey with Jesus.” Jesus said it wasn’t yet his time (John 2:4) Jesus had zeal (zay hos) for God’s house. (John 2:17) Jesus knows what is inside of us. (John 2:25b) John 3:1-21 Nicodemus waited for the right time. Nicodemus had zeal (zay hos) for the law. Nicodemus had his inside exposed. John 7:50-51 John 19:39
A Heart Overflowing
Sermon Scripture: Acts 9,16 Sermon Big Idea: The greatest expression of worship we can have is sharing who we worship with those who don’t know Him. Luke 6:45b Acts 9:1-31 Saul’s story of conversion Acts 16:6-34 The amazing events of Philippi Our most important expression of worship is…
joy in our Noise
Exodus 25:22 The Ark was the dwelling place of God. 1 Samuel 4:3,10 There was punishment for misusing the dwelling place of God. 1 Samuel 5:11 There was punishment for mishandling the dwelling place of God. 2 Samuel 6:1-2 There should always be great effort to keep the dwelling place of God where it belongs. 1 Chronicles 15:16; 1 Chronicles 16:8-10,23-25; Galatians 2:20 When the dwelling place of God returns, we sing. Nehemiah 1:1-3 Israel is slowly returning from exile. How COVID has affected us