Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 43)
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Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 43)

Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit

Mark 3:22-30 Beelzebub… was good (Genesis 1:31) fell from Heaven (Luke 10:18) Is an adversary to Jesus (Job 1-2; Mark 1:13) Is attempting to destroy Jesus and us (1 Peter 5:8) Jesus… was and is good (2 Corinthians 5:21) lifts up the fallen (Mark 1-2) Is our ally (Matthew 11:28-30) Came to restore (John 3:17) Scribes… were good (Matthew 23:1-3) had fallen (Matthew 23:1-36) became adversarial (Mark 2:1-12) were setting out to destroy Jesus (Mark 3:6) John 16:4b-11 Holy Spirit How COVID has affected us

Under the Influence of Jesus

Mark 3:7-21; Mark 16 Who had the biggest influence on your life? ___________________ Jesus had a physical influence. Jesus had a spiritual influence. Jesus had a leadership influence. Jesus has a physical influence. Jesus has a spiritual influence. Jesus has a leadership influence. Who has the biggest influence on your life? ____________________

The Tale of Two Sermons

Mark 2:23-3:6 Sermon One – A Twofold Gift The Sabbath was instituted by God Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath Take a break! Genesis 2:1-3 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Exodus 31:12-17 Sermon Two – A Single Agenda The Pharisees had an unrighteous agenda Jesus had a righteousness agenda What is your agenda?

A Faith Restart

Mark 2:18-22 Past performance predicts future behavior The Pharisees were focused on the past Fasting is a thing of the past and the future Jesus is the bridegroom and we are the bride Old vs. New Go out on a limb and leave the old you behind!

Risking Your Reputation

Mark 2:13-17 Jesus… Called a Sick Man Dined with a Sick Man Cured a Sick Man Who is Jesus calling you to call, dine, and invite to the great physician? Jesus desired mercy not sacrifice. – Matthew 9:13

Being on a Mission

Jesus heals a leper in Mark 1:40-45. We see from these verses that both Jesus and Satan were on a mission. The church today has been given a mission by Jesus.
Hitting the Mark

Being Alone with Jesus

Mark 1:35-39 Jesus is becoming more and more popular. The people are flocking to Him like a celebrity. He chooses to take a time to get away and pray to the Father. In our busyness we too, need to plan and take a time to get away without distraction to pray and commune with the Father.