Sermons by Andy Bratton (Page 9)
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!
The Mind’s Eye
Sermon Series: Outside InSermon Title: The mind’s eyeSermon Scripture: Acts 1:9 Sermon Big Idea: Jesus’ ascension was the ultimate action. And His ultimate action is to stir our ultimate reaction. The key word is action. John 19:16-18 Luke 24:1-7 Having experienced the victorious Jesus, what’s next? There is a time for everything except doing nothing.
Perpetual Pupil
Sermon Series: Outside InSpeaker: Andy BrattonSermon Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 John 14:16-17,26 John 15:26 John 16:7-15 The Holy Spirit will: teach, train, guide In all things Jesus Luke 24:49 Acts 1:1-3 Acts 1:4-5 Acts 1:6-11 Acts 2:1-4 1 Corinthians 6:19 Romans 8:11 The Holy Spirit is God in us, teaching, training, and guiding us to do His will.
To Be Sure!
Does a Christian have the assurance of salvation? John 10:1-6 John 10:7-9 John 10:10-16 John 10:17-18 John 10:22-30 But can you lose that security? John 15:1-2 – by being pruned. Hebrews 3:12 – by choosing to leave. How do we abide? John 15:7,9,10 – In His words, His love, His commands John 10:1-30