Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 28)
I was a Zombie
Ephesians 2:1-10 We all are/were dead followers (2:1-3) We all can be resurrected by a grave robbing God (2:4-5) We haven’t seen nothing yet (2:6-7) We were given a gift, now we open it and use it for His glory (2:8-10) We aren’t saved by being good, we are saved by his goodness to do his good.
Fill ‘er Up!
Ephesians 1:15-23 I love this church because… Our church loves Jesus Our church loves each other My prayer for our church is…(1 John 2:6 – If you say you abide in Him you ought to walk in the same manner in which he walked. 1 Corinthians 11:1 – be imitators of Paul as he imitates Christ) We will have a Spirit of wisdom That the eyes of our hearts will be enlightened Hope Inheritance Power Because… The church is where How COVID has affected us
Lessons from the Pen
Ephesians 1:1-14 God is our best example of a father. God blesses us with spiritual blessings. God planned to adopt us from the beginning. God redeemed us, forgave us, and revealed Himself to us. God’s will is that we are the benefactors of His will Dad’s, let this pen be a reminder that… We don’t measure up, but Jesus did. Lead a balanced life. Write God’s Word on your family’s heart. Real men let God lead the way!
He’s Jesus, Not Genie
Daniel 9:15-19 Because of what God has done, we can be confident He canis able to answer. Because God is merciful, we can make a plea. Because we are His children, we can ask for His attention. Because everything is God’s, His will be done. As we plug into the ultimate power source, the results may be shocking, but His light will always be shining.
Are you Braced for the Answers?
Daniel 9:20-27 Daniel’s prayers were being answered… with insight and understanding as he began to pray. because he was greatly loved. from the words of God. The healing for our church, community, nation, and world is found in the Word of God.
Painful Memories
Daniel 9:4-14 When we look inside our heart we remember… Our active sins against God’s law Our deafness to God’s voice The awful consequences of our sin An inward look without an upward look leaves us hopeless When we look to our Heavenly Father we remember He is… Our great and awesome God Our covenant keeping God Our merciful God Brace for impact as we go to war in prayer, remembering where we’ve been, and more importantly, where we’re going.
In the Case of an Emergency…
Our posture toward God in prayer says a lot about our heart of prayer.
The Best Day with Mom
A good day for mom is when… Children obey! (v. 20-21) Deuteronomy 21:18-21 Proverbs 30:17 Children are to obey and honor parents Train, discipline, do NOT provoke Their purpose is fulfilled (v. 22-4:1) Proverbs 31:28-31 Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Prayers are offered and answered (v. 4:2-4) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Continuously, with praise, with specifics, and don’t quench the Spirit Words are kind and productive (v. 4:5-6) Tame the Tongue – James 3:7-9 When you and your mother receive your reward, it will How COVID has affected us
You Have to Move Things!
Colossians 3:1-17 Seeking the things of Christ is continuous. Seeking the things of Christ requires the right outfit. Seeking the things of Christ requires the correct knowledge. Seeking the things of Christ requires the right motivation. Seek to live for Jesus with the same passion He sought and found you!
Don’t Pity Me
Colossians 2:6-23 4 Questions for Resurrection Sunday… Are you rooted, established, and abounding? (v. 6-7)Mark 4:3-8 Would you rather be captured and empty or free and full? (8-11) Why pay when someone else wants to pay for you? (12-15) Do you want to live by law or by love? (16-23) 1 Corinthians 15:19 Don’t pity me, because the empty tomb has made me full.