Messages by Brian Martin
I thought it was all about me
How is it that Jonah heard God’s call so clearly and, yet totally missed the heart of God and everything became about him? In message 1 of “Jonah…more than just a fish,” consider takeaways as relational God plunged to the depths of the sea pursuing relationship with us. Text: Jonah 1
Extend Empathy to One Another
One of the best ways to reach a lost world is to identify with them in suffering. While one cannot affirm a sinful choice, we can acknowledge the pain of life in a fallen world and feel for the destructive effects of sin and the devil. Text: 1 Peter 3:8-17
Brass Tacks
The enemy’s mission is clear-steal, kill, and destroy. Likewise, the mission of Jesus is clear-to bring life with abundance! When does abundant life begin? To whom does it apply? By what authority is such a declaration? In a world that has devalued life and stripped the Word of authority, consider afresh the brass tacks of God to such questions. Text: John 10:10; Psalm 139
Extend Hospitality to One Another
Jesus answered the “Who is My Neighbor” question by telling the parable of the Good Samaritan. Love of neighbor included, without grumbling, hospitality. Consider a compelling witness of Jesus through neighborly hospitality. Text: 1 Peter 4:1-11
Spirit-filed boldness-an absolute essential of a christ-centered witness
An immediate outcome of Pentecost was a boldness in the Spirit. To profess Jesus is LORD is not for the faint of heart. Consider how boldness is an absolute and essential sign of a faithful witness today. Text: Acts 4:5-13, 23-31
Spur One Another on: The Church doing life together
In a world of sound bites, voices, and bad news, a characteristic of the church despite such realities is to “spur one another on” in the faith. Consider what “spurring on” might look like and its application today. Text: Hebrews 10:19-25
Trust God…Stay the Course! 2nd Service-Child Dedication
Raising children in a crazed culture requires one trust God and stay the course. Consider a couple while living in a crazed culture, in faith, “lent” their son to the LORD and its application for faithful parenting today. Text: 1 Samuel 1:19-28; Hebrews 11:32-38
Trust God…Stay the Course! 1st Service-Child Dedication
Raising children in a crazed culture requires one trust God and stay the course. Consider a couple while living in a crazed culture, in faith, “lent” their son to the LORD and its application for faithful parenting today. Text: 1 Samuel 1:19-28; Hebrews 11:32-38