Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 8)
Forward in Motion
Sermon Series: Christmas in FocusSermon Title: Forward in MotionSermon Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 1:26-38Big Idea: Christ in focus this Christmas requires us to remember, unload, and stick to the plan. Here’s what we know… Luke 1:26-27 Luke 1:28-30 Luke 1:31-33 Luke 1:34-35 Luke 1:36-37 Luke 1:38 Here’s what we speculate… Mary was a teenager who probably dealt with persecution in carrying a baby that was not her husband to be’s child. Hebrews 11:1-3,6,10,13 Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, make a decision, with How COVID has affected us
Prophetability
For God’s Word to be profitable, we need to believe the prophecy. Read, Know. Grow.
Reliability
Sermon Series: Christmas in FocusSermon Title: ReliabilitySermon Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Luke 2:8-20Big Idea: The reliable account of Jesus’ birth was to be shared. 2 Timothy 2:2 Why do you think Jesus chose angels and shepherds for this occasion? What are the qualities of a reliable witness of the Gospel today? What does the message of Jesus coming to the world mean to you?
Pieday is Coming!
Sermon Series: One ThingSermon Title: Pieday is coming!Sermon Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11Sermon Big Idea: Humility is not natural to the world. However, humility is all we should feel in God’s economy because of what Jesus did and how we will acknowledge Him in Heaven. 1-3 4-7 8-11 As we practice humility, we will understand unity.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Sermon Series: One ThingSermon Title: Pre-marital counselingSermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16Sermon Big Idea: We are to grow up in Christ to full maturity as a couple must mature to prepare for marriage. 4:1-3 4:4-6 4:7-14 4:15-16 Revelation 21:2 There is no better marriage to prepare for than that of our soul with Christ.
It Didn’t Die 30 Years Ago
Sermon Series: One ThingSermon Title: It didn’t die 30 years agoSermon Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10Sermon Big Idea: Salvation is not of our own doing. It is by the grace of a holy God! 2:1-3 2:4-7 2:8-9 2:10 Luke 15:32 Grace is a gift to receive not a prize to achieve.
Beware of the Slorphesus!
Sermon Series: Beyond BeliefSermon Title: Beware of slorphesus!Sermon Scripture: Romans 12:1Sermon Big Idea: To understand God’s will we need to be in the right state of mind. There are two states. One is the world’s and the other is that of Jesus. So…
Dangerously Hopefilled
Sermon Series: Beyond BeliefSpeaker: Andy BrattonSermon Scripture: Romans 8:1Sermon Big Idea: Living free can be a joyful place but a scary one as well. In our freedom will we choose to pursue Jesus or rest on our false security? Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8:3-4 Romans 8:5-8 Romans 8:9-11 John 7:53-8:11 Does our life reflect law or love? Does our life reflect condemnation or freedom? Does our life reflect obedience or ambivalence? Matthew 7:13-14
A Big Hairy Audacious Family
Sermon Scripture: Acts 17:26Sermon Big Idea: The Bible doesn’t instruct us to look through national eyes but through the eyes of Christ. And the eyes of Christ look with love. Why and How do we accomplish this? Let’s be a Big Hairy Audacious Family!