Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 22)
Bold Dreams
Sermon Scripture: Romans 8:12-39; Matthew 25:14-30 A new beginning comes with new decisions. (v. 12-14) To listen to sinful nature or to not Who you follow is as important as who you lead A new beginning comes with new fears. (v. 15-17) No need to fear We are God’s children A new beginning comes with new dreams. (v. 18-25) Wait and work eagerly Adopted into God’s family A new beginning comes with the same promises. (v. 26-39) God is for How COVID has affected us
Driven
Sermon Scripture: Romans 7:1-8:11 When we died to Christ, we died to the law. (v. 7:1-6) Like marriage (Mark 10:1-12) Re-marry (1 Timothy 5:14) Surrendering to Jesus is putting the old self to death and uniting with Him. Until we died to the law, sin used the law. (v. 7:7-13) You can’t keep them so just live life You can keep them so work, work, work until judgment The law isn’t to blame, I am. (v. 7:14-25) We want to How COVID has affected us
W3
Sermon Scripture: Romans 6 Into: Let’s take a walk Walking in a new life means we have buried the old one. (V. 1-4) Christ died, putting sin away from us. Don’t put something old on something new (Matthew 9:16-17) If you say you are a Lions fan, then prove it. Walking with Jesus means that death no longer is in control. (V. 5-11) Dead to sin (1 Corinthians 3:1-3) Let all malice be put away (Eph. 4:31) Walking in righteousness How COVID has affected us
The Calm During the Storm
Sermon Scripture: Romans 5 There is peace in justification. (v.1-5) Paul’s life Peace in suffering (2 cor 11:24-26, Philippians 1:21) Peace because of the Holy Spirit There is peace when we are loved. (v.6-11) Two women who met Jeus (John 4:13; 8:10-11) While we were still weak sinners Christ died for us Saved from experiencing God’s wrath There is peace in overcoming. (v.12-17) The prodigal son (Luke 15:19) Man’s sin was a huge obstacle A costly free gift There is How COVID has affected us
Grace Refrigerator
Romans 3:21-4:25 Intro: What’s on your fridge? The lists capture the “to-do’s” in our life. (Romans 3:21-22;27-28;4:4-5,15) Exodus 20:1-17, Matthew 22:37-40 Romans 3:19-20 The pictures capture memories we don’t want to forget. (Romans 4:1-3,9-12) Genesis 12:1-4 Genesis 17:9-14 Rom 4:11 The artwork captures grace because most of us produce stuff only mom could love. (Romans 3:23-24;29-31;4:16) Rom 4:18-19 Rom 3:23-24 God’s grace is the magnet that holds all believers in place.
The Need for Amazing Grace
Sermon Scripture: Romans 1:18-3:20 The need for grace is because humans have rejected God. There is no acceptable excuse for not knowing God, yet we still look for one. (1:18-20) God gave us up to “dishonorable passions,” He didn’t force them on us. (1:21-26) Paul is speaking to us all, but we like to think he is talking about “sinners.” (2:1,3-4)) We are all sinners and that is why we need and should be thankful for grace. (3:10-18) The one How COVID has affected us
Newsies
Sermon Scripture: Romans 1:1-17 Sermon Big Idea: We, like Paul, have a purpose, passion, and path we are called to take. And it all leads to grace. Paul – Acts 7:58, 8:3, 9:1-6 Rome – don’t know who started it. Letter probably 56-57 AD. Heart of the beast Our purpose is to abide by God’s calling (v. 1) Servant – John 13:14-15 Apostle – sent one – Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 Set apart – 2 Cor. 3:2 Our passion is How COVID has affected us
The Fearful Seafarers
Today’s Scripture: Mark 4, Jonah 1, Joshua 24 Big Idea: Fear God. He holds everything else we are afraid of in his hands. A cultivated heart is ready to receive God’s Word and increase in faith. A hidden faith is extinguished. A faith displayed will increase in impact. In a healthy environment, faith grows. Luke 17 – The kingdom of God is within you Faith may start small, but when properly placed, it grows to great significance. When we have How COVID has affected us
A Higher Love
Sermon Scripture: Romans 5:1-10 Sermon Big Idea: An even higher love than a son’s death is the Son’s life. When hardships come we discover faith (v, 1) John 20:8 – John saw and believed When hardships come we discover hope (v. 2-5) John 18 – Peter denies Jesus John 21 – Peter is welcomed back and charged by Jesus Acts 2,3 – Peter boldly preaches the Gospel When hardships come we discover love (v. 6-8) Luke 23:39-43 – The thief How COVID has affected us
The Real Trophy
Job repents by humbling himself before God – Job 42:1-6 If my people will…2 Chronicles 7:11-14 Peter in the Temple. Acts 3:19 Job’s friends are called to repent by God – Job 42:7-9 God gives repentance instruction The size of the sacrifice tells us how upset God was Job is allowed to intercede for his friends/enemies Reconciliation? – Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 25:21-22 Prayers of the righteous – James 5:16 Job is restored with blessings from God – Job 42:10-11 The How COVID has affected us