Messages by Brian Martin
Clair Frey Memorial Service
What are you looking for? 2020, a new decade
Jesus posed over one hundred different questions throughout the Gospels. In this series “Questions Jesus Asked Us,” eight questions will be explored. As this new decade begins, a timely ask is, “What are you looking for?” Consider this timeless question and its application today. Text: John 1:19-39
Of Saints & Sinners…Immanuel enters the messiness
Consider again, the Word becoming flesh, wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. For Christ to leave perfection and enter our messiness, indeed, Christmas is Wonderful…a story only God could write. Text: Matthew 1:16-25; Isaiah 9:6-7
Of Saints & Sinners…The “messiness” of Jesus Genealogy
Part 1 of Advent Series, “Of Saints And Sinners”. How God chose to enter the human story is miraculous. The messy family tree through which God chose to enter is equally miraculous. In #1 of 5 of the Christmas series, consider the wonder of Immanuel entering our story through saints and sinners. Text: Matthew 1:1-5, 21
The Ask
One of the greatest responsibilities of the Christian witness is “the ask.” Consider how Paul honored his faith and relationship through “the ask.” Text: Acts 26:19-32
The Devil’s Favorite Color
Did you ever wonder what the devils favorite color might be? Consider how spiritual attentiveness guards one against the subtle “go to” color most often used by Satan. Text: 2 Peter 3:1-17
Much more than puppets in the story of God
#3 of 4 in Series: When Life is Hard and God Seem Cruel
When life is hard and God seems cruel, our reality may appear like a puppet on a string. In this third of four messages, despite evil and suffering, consider how we are much more than puppets- we are participants in God’s story. Text: Hebrews 11
Sitting with uncomfortable questions…as did Job
#2 of 4 in Series: When Life is Hard and God Seems Cruel
The story of Job is filled with mystery and wonder-especially of evil, suffering, and the sovereignty of God. Consider how this incredible book is not about suffering–it is a story about God. Text: Job 1:1-2:13