Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 34)
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Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 34)

The objects in the mirror are more disastrous than they appear

Ephesians 4:17-32 Genesis 18:20 Genesis 19:17 Genesis 19:24-26 Hard hearts are the pillar of a clouded mind (Ephesians 4:17-19) Exodus 8:15 – Pharaoh decided he liked his way better Romans 12:2 – A renewed mind can discern the will of God Matthew 7:13-14 – Satan makes the path to destruction tempting Renewed minds look ahead as Christ has left the old behind (v. 20-24) Romans 6:1-4 – We thank God for his grace, but press on as a new creation, How COVID has affected us

“I” before “we” except after “C”

Ephesians 4:1-16 Each one must decide whether or not to join the team (1-10) The team must equip each one for a PART (11-14) Each PART is created and fulfilled to grow the body (15-16) The difference between a healthy church and an unhealthy church is you and I fulfilling our PART.  And our health is measured by how we love.

Additional Benefit to the Crucifixion

Ephesians 2:11-22 God put walls up to reveal Himself – Genesis 12:3 God put walls up to test his people – Exodus 19:5-6 God put walls up using blood as mortar – Exodus 24:6 God tore down the walls using blood as a sledgehammer – Ephesians 2:13 How Christians can break down walls… Pray Ease into relationship Address with respect Continue in truth and love Enter into peace remembering you have been forgiven much

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.