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521 - The Name That Stuck | Andy Brown

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500

What does it really mean to be a Christian?

In this opening message of our 5:21 series, we explore the three places where the word “Christian” appears in Scripture and discover a simple but life-changing truth: A Christian is someone who belongs to Jesus.
Jesus is not merely a teacher whose ideas survived Him. He died for our sins, rose from the grave, and is alive today. Because of the resurrection, He invites us to move from being passive observers to active participants in His life and mission. His invitation remains the same: “Follow Me.”

This message also includes a Q&A about struggling with faith, choosing a Bible translation, repeated sin, God’s discipline, and the freedom we have through grace.

No matter how deeply flawed you feel, you are more loved than you can imagine. Put your hope and trust in the living Lord, Jesus Christ.
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The Conviction That Matters Most

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0500

What happens when the Holy Spirit of God truly grips your soul?

We often use the word "conviction" flippantly to describe our personal opinions on politics, money, or lifestyle. But true biblical conviction isn’t an opinion you hold; it is a reality that holds you. It is the Holy Spirit dismantling our excuses, proving us wrong before God, and revealing that our only remedy is Jesus Christ.

In this powerful message, we journey from the historic streets of South Carolina - where a young boy named John Merritt set out to interrupt the great evangelist George Whitefield but ended up overwhelmed by the power of the Gospel - to the battle-hardened heart of a Vietnam veteran brought to his knees by grace.

Diving into John 16:7-11 (Jesus' Farewell Discourse), we unpack the three specific things the Holy Spirit comes to convict the world of:

Sin - Because we try to justify ourselves instead of placing our faith in Jesus.
Righteousness - Because Christ is the ultimate standard, and our only hope is "The Great Exchange."
Judgment - Because the ruler of this world has already been judged, Jesus' mission is one of urgent salvation.

If you have been running headlong, trying to keep your life behind a paywall or a locked door, listen closely. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart.

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Responding to Life's Changes With Faith | Dr. Andy Brown

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500

This powerful exploration of Numbers 13 and Joshua 14 challenges us to examine how we respond to life's circumstances through the lens of faith rather than fear. We're confronted with a fundamental question: Will we allow what God has said to shape our reality more than what our circumstances tell us? The story of Caleb stands as a remarkable testament to wholehearted faith—a man whose name literally means 'dog' yet possessed the heart of a lion. While ten spies returned from Canaan overwhelmed by giants and fortified cities, Caleb saw the same obstacles but responded with radically different conviction: 'Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.' What made the difference? Caleb anchored his perspective in God's promise rather than his problems. The narrative reveals a sobering truth: one moment of choosing sight over faith defined an entire generation's destiny. Forty years later, at eighty-five years old, Caleb still pursued God's promises with youthful vigor, declaring 'Give me this hill country!' His wholehearted devotion resulted not just in personal victory but in rest for an entire land. We're invited to consider what defines our generation—will we be remembered as those who saw obstacles or those who saw opportunities for God to demonstrate His faithfulness?

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Carrying What You Cannot See | Dr. Andy Brown

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500

What happens when God calls us to faithful service but hides the results from our view? This powerful exploration of Numbers 4 and the Kohathites invites us into a profound truth: we are called to carry holy things without always seeing what God is accomplishing through our obedience. The Kohathites were entrusted with transporting the most sacred objects of Israel's worship, yet they were forbidden from even looking at them. This seems counterintuitive to our results-driven world that demands immediate validation and visible fruit. Yet Scripture reveals a deeper reality—our lives are hidden with Christ in God, as Colossians 3:3 declares. This means God is doing ten thousand things in our circumstances while we may only be aware of three. The message challenges us to shift from living by validation to living by faith, from demanding that every seed we plant bear fruit tomorrow to trusting the One who holds all our tomorrows. We discover that our identity doesn't come from our assignments or accomplishments, but from being concealed in Christ. When the Father looks at us, He sees Jesus. This hidden life frees us from the exhausting burden of making our work carry the weight of our identity and allows us to serve faithfully even when we cannot see the harvest. The cultivation of this hidden life requires receiving the privilege of involvement, serving without needing to be seen, showing up consistently, resting in who covers us, and allowing the hidden to deepen our reverence for God.

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Carrying The Holy | Dr. Andy Brown

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500

What does it truly mean when we say that God is holy? This powerful exploration takes us deep into the heart of holiness, challenging our assumptions that it's merely about external behaviors or religious performance. We journey through Numbers 4 and discover a sobering truth in the story of Uzzah, who died when he touched the Ark of the Covenant. Yet this isn't a story about an angry God waiting to punish mistakes—it's about a holy God who desperately desires to dwell among His people. The message reveals that our holiness isn't something we manufacture through our own efforts; it's entirely dependent on God's presence within us. From the Israelites trembling at Mount Sinai to Jesus tearing the temple veil with His own flesh, we see a consistent theme: God's holiness never kept Him from pursuing us. Instead, He entered our darkness, overcame our distance, and placed His very life inside us. This transforms everything about how we understand Christian living. We're not called to perform our way into God's acceptance, but to allow His otherness to shine through our being. The Holy Spirit convicts us not to burden us, but to form us into witnesses of God's transforming power. When we grasp that the Holy One chooses to reside within us, holiness becomes less about what we avoid and more about whose we are.

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Don't Forget The Tent Pegs | Dr. Andy Brown

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500

In this powerful exploration of Numbers chapter 4, we discover a profound truth that challenges our modern assumptions about significance and worth. The sons of Merari were assigned what might seem like the most mundane task imaginable: carrying tent pegs, frames, and bases for the tabernacle. Yet this passage reveals something revolutionary about God's economy—nothing He assigns is beneath us when it comes from His hand. The message weaves together the Old Testament priesthood with Ephesians 4, showing how we are all called as a kingdom of priests, each with unique gifts distributed by Christ Himself. The tent pegs that held God's dwelling place were just as essential as the Ark of the Covenant itself. Without them, the entire structure would collapse. This reminds us that in God's grand design, every role matters, every calling is sacred, and faithfulness in the ordinary is where extraordinary transformation begins. We learn that tomorrow's dreams are shaped by today's obedience, and that the strength to carry our load comes not from our own effort but from surrendering to the grace Christ supplies. When we stop trying to validate our worth through our work and instead receive whatever God gives us as a gift to steward, we find true freedom.

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Qualified to Carry | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500

This powerful message takes us to an unexpected place in Scripture - the book of Numbers - to reveal a transformative truth about our purpose and calling. Through the story of the Kohathites, a seemingly obscure clan entrusted with carrying the most holy things in the tabernacle, we discover that God doesn't ask us to volunteer for significance. Instead, He names us before He needs us. The central revelation is this: the work we're called to is already God's work, and He qualifies the people He calls to carry it. We learn that our exhaustion in Christian living often comes from inventing work God never intended us to bear, rather than resting in the prepared work He's already accomplished through Christ. The Great Commission doesn't begin with our going - it begins with Jesus declaring all authority is His. This shifts everything from performance-driven ministry to Spirit-dependent partnership. When we understand that Jesus has covered us by His blood and filled us with His Spirit, the question changes from 'Am I qualified?' to 'Lord, what are You calling me to do?' This message offers sweet relief to weary souls, reminding us that we are God's masterpieces, created in Christ Jesus for good works He prepared in advance for us to walk in.

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Stevie Franks A Treasure Worth Everything

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500

What is truly worth everything you have?

In this message from Matthew 13, we explore Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price—and what they reveal about the value of the Kingdom of Heaven. Through a powerful personal story and biblical teaching, this sermon challenges us to examine whether we are fully surrendered to Christ or settling for something less.

From a $1 yard sale baseball that turned out to be priceless, to the call of Jesus to give up everything for something far greater, this message confronts a hard truth: many don’t reject God—they simply undervalue Him.

The invitation is clear:
See the true worth of Jesus
Stop settling for a half-hearted faith
Surrender fully—and discover the better trade

This is especially relevant for students, graduates, and anyone stepping into a new season of life. What will you do with the treasure in front of you?

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Without Hindrance | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500

This message confronts us with a powerful truth: growth is a gift from God, but it demands something of us in return. Drawing from Acts 28, we see the Apostle Paul imprisoned in Rome, yet proclaiming the gospel with all boldness and without hindrance. His physical limitations became no barrier to his spiritual mission. We're challenged to examine our own lives and ask what we'll do when God entrusts us with more. The central conviction is clear: we're not called to build monuments to past victories, but to maintain gospel momentum in the present. The message of living sent—following Jesus and inviting others along—isn't radical Christianity; it's the normal Christian life. Like Paul, who would rather suffer in obedience than sit safely in disobedience, we're called to settle deep in our hearts that the Great Commission isn't negotiable. Every limitation we face—whether it's our location, our resources, or our circumstances—can either become an excuse or an opportunity for holy obedience. The question isn't whether we have obstacles, but whether we'll let those obstacles define us or whether we'll ask how to obey Jesus right in the middle of them. This is our moment, and God is asking us to respond with open hearts and bold faith.

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Growing Pains | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This powerful exploration of Acts 8:1-8 challenges us to reimagine what it means to be a church in motion. We discover that God's growth plan often looks nothing like our own - instead of comfort and ease, He uses pressure and persecution to propel His people outward. The early church faced violent opposition when Stephen was martyred, yet those who scattered didn't retreat into silence. They went everywhere preaching the Word, with Philip boldly entering hostile Samaria to proclaim Christ. What emerges is a stunning principle: God blesses through brokenness. The very persecution meant to destroy the church became the catalyst for its expansion. We're invited to examine whether our faith communities have settled into being 'good churches' focused on preservation, or whether we're willing to become Great Commission churches that advance into uncomfortable territories. The message confronts our strongholds - power, fear, comfort - and asks whether our Christian expression brings the kind of joy that transformed an entire city. This isn't about programs or buildings, but about ordinary people filled with an untouchable disposition, so gripped by the reality of the resurrection that nothing can silence their witness.

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Good to Great Commission Church Part 1 | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This powerful exploration of Acts chapter 2 challenges us to examine what kind of church we are becoming in this moment of history. The message centers on a transformative principle: a Spirit-born church never stops at simply gathering together but grows into a gospel movement that changes the world. We're invited to see Acts 2 not as a destination but as a launching pad, a pattern we grow from rather than simply replicate. The early church didn't just hold services; they generated an entirely new way of life marked by devotion to apostolic teaching, meaningful fellowship, anticipation of Christ's return, and lives of prayer. What makes this particularly relevant for us today is the recognition that we live as those filled by the Holy Spirit in the last days, with one hand engaged in daily life but our eyes fixed on the return of Jesus. The message confronts our tendency to become comfortable with gathered grace when God is calling us to participate in gospel movement. We're reminded that success in God's eyes means looking more and more like Jesus, and every challenge we face is forming us into His image. This isn't about church strategy or trends but about recognizing ourselves as a miracle of divine grace, formed by the living voice of Christ through Scripture, bound together in meaningful fellowship, and gathered in anticipation of what God will do next. The call is clear: we cannot be satisfied with simply soaking in the Word week after week; we must let it spill out into every aspect of our lives, changing the atmosphere of everyday existence and bearing witness to God's transformative power in our communities.

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The Day Death Died | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is far more than a historical event we commemorate once a year—it's a living reality that has fundamentally reoriented our entire world. This message takes us to Matthew 28, where we encounter the earth-shattering moment when heaven broke into our world. An angel descends with the appearance of lightning, rolling away the stone not to let Jesus out, but to let witnesses see the empty tomb. Those famous words echo through eternity: 'He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.' What makes this so powerful is understanding that we now live in a completely different world than before that third day. Death no longer has the final word. The resurrection isn't just a shift in perspective or a coping mechanism for grief—it's the actual defeat of death itself. We see this transformation in the women who came expecting to find a corpse but instead encountered the living Christ. They departed 'quickly' with fear and great joy, their entire purpose radically changed. Most beautifully, Jesus couldn't wait to meet them on the road, greeting them with 'Rejoice!' and allowing them to cling to His feet in worship. This is our invitation too—to cling to the risen Christ, to live in the reality that heaven has invaded earth, and to carry the message that changes everything. We're not just followers anymore; we're family, called 'brothers' by the resurrected King Himself.

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We Do See Jesus | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500

This Palm Sunday message confronts a powerful tension we all face: the gap between the world as it is and the world as it should be. Drawing from Hebrews chapter 2, we're reminded that while we don't yet see everything subjected to Christ, we do see Jesus—and that makes all the difference. The sermon challenges the common misconception that Christianity relieves all tension, when in reality, following Christ often intensifies it because God calls us to obedience that comes with consequences. Yet this isn't cause for despair. Instead, we're invited to shift our focus from overwhelming circumstances to the person of Jesus Christ Himself. Like Peter walking on water, we sink when we fixate on the waves around us, but we stand firm when our eyes remain on Christ. The message beautifully explores how Jesus, though transcendent and majestic, made Himself accessible by becoming fully human—not just to help us from a distance, but to experience everything we experience. He ingested death itself from the inside so He could overcome it completely. This isn't pie-in-the-sky religion; it's foundational truth that anchors us in present trouble while pointing us toward future glory. The holy hope of Christian life is simply this: when we don't see everything as it should be, we do see Jesus.

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The Life That Breaks Death | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This powerful message takes us deep into Hebrews chapter 2 to explore a question we might never have considered: Why did Jesus have to live an entire human life to save us from death? Couldn't He have simply appeared as a 33-year-old, died on the cross, and risen three days later? The answer reveals the breathtaking scope of God's rescue plan. Jesus didn't just visit our suffering from a distance—He entered fully into our human experience, from birth through temptation, rejection, pain, and death itself. His whole life, from conception to ascension, was a saving act directed entirely toward bringing us back to God. The passage tells us this was "fitting"—not a Plan B reaction to our mess, but the perfect, tailored solution prepared before the foundation of the world. Jesus took our life into His so completely that He can now meet us in every struggle we face. When we're tempted, He helps us because He was tempted. When we fear, He understands because He felt fear. When death looms over us, He breaks its power because He conquered it from the inside. This isn't about a distant deity offering sympathy—this is about God becoming one of us, knowing everything about us, and declaring He's not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. The salvation we have isn't fragile or flimsy; it's the perfect fit for every need we'll ever have.

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The Life We Were Made For | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500

This powerful message takes us on a journey through the reality of death and darkness that has invaded our world, only to introduce us to the One who is the Author of Life itself. Drawing from John chapter 1, we discover that Jesus is not someone who merely discovered life or achieved divine status - He is the eternal source of life who existed before time began. The sermon beautifully unpacks how Jesus stepped down into our darkness, not throwing us a rope from a safe distance, but jumping into the pit with us. He experienced everything we experience - joy, sorrow, temptation, loss - yet without sin. This makes Him uniquely qualified to be our all-sufficient Savior. The message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to actually knowing Him personally, reminding us that He created us for fellowship with Himself. We're invited to understand that receiving Jesus is not just a coping mechanism for life's difficulties, but an actual exchange - trading our sin for His righteousness, our sorrow for His joy, our darkness for His light. This is the abundant life we were always meant to live, available to us not just in eternity, but starting right now.

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The Enemy We All Face | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500

This powerful message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: death is not merely a moment at the end of life, but an enemy that entered our world through sin and has corrupted everything it touches. Through the tragic story of King David and his son Absalom in 2 Samuel, we witness how death spreads like poison through families and relationships, finding cracks and widening them. We see Absalom hanging from a tree, pierced with three javelins, suspended between heaven and earth. But here's the profound revelation: this isn't just a historical tragedy. The Bible is pointing us to another Son of David who would hang on a tree, pierced for our transgressions. The difference? Absalom hung for his own sin, but Jesus hung for ours. Christ didn't defeat death from a distance with a commanding word. He entered death itself, and from the inside, He destroyed it. When the sinless Son of God stepped into death, death died. This is our hope: death may still wound us, take from us, and bring tears, but it cannot have the final word. For those who are in Christ, death is a defeated enemy. The invitation stands before us to exchange our dead lives for the indestructible life Jesus offers.

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The Reason We Gather | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Why do we gather for worship? This profound question cuts to the heart of our faith journey, especially in times when the world around us seems to be shaking. This message takes us through Scripture to examine the stark difference between people gathering on their own initiative versus responding to God's call. From the Tower of Babel to the golden calf incident, we see a pattern: when humans assemble for their own glory or purposes, it leads to confusion and rebellion. The people at Babel tried to build a tower to heaven to make a name for themselves, but God had to come down because their tower couldn't reach His majesty. The Israelites gathered to worship a golden calf, mixing their devotion with idolatry. These cautionary tales remind us that we are not simply a crowd looking for a cause. Instead, we are a people called by the King of Kings, responding to His gracious initiative. Psalm 2 beautifully captures this tension: while nations rage and plot against God, He sits in heaven, unmoved and sovereign. The psalm ends with a powerful invitation: blessed are all those who take refuge in Him. This is why we gather—not out of habit, not to make a name for ourselves, not to resist God's authority, but because He is worthy, because we need to hear His Word, because our gathering serves as a witness to the world, and because we come with both a warning and an invitation for those who don't yet know Him.

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Truth & Consequences Part 2 Love That Tells the Truth | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600

This message confronts us with a powerful truth: authentic love requires the courage to speak reality, not just affirm preferences. Drawing from Psalm 2, we're challenged to examine whether we've embraced cultural decline by redefining truth as personal preference rather than divine reality. The psalm reveals nations raging against God's anointed, believing freedom means bursting free from divine boundaries. Yet God responds not with panic but with laughter from His heavenly throne, having already established His King. The invitation is stunning: kiss the Son, take refuge in Him, and discover true flourishing. This isn't about religious transaction but personal relationship with Jesus, the begotten Son whose resurrection power is historical fact, not myth. We're reminded that when words detach from meaning, our lives detach from purpose. The blessed life we all seek isn't found in self-defined reality but in surrendering to God's vision, even when His shaping feels like shaking. The message calls us beyond treating Jesus as a consultant for our dreams to making Jesus Himself our dream, recognizing that our lives were designed to resemble Him.

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Truth and Consequences (Part 1): Reality Has a Name | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

In a world filled with noise and competing voices, we find ourselves constantly grasping for truth and grappling with meaning. This message takes us on a profound journey through the human condition, exploring why we all feel this deep restlessness within our souls. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:11, we discover that God has placed eternity in our hearts, yet we cannot fully comprehend His work from beginning to end. This divine disconnect explains our perpetual search for something more. The centerpiece of this exploration is John 14:6, where Jesus declares Himself not merely a way among many, but THE way, THE truth, and THE life. This isn't just religious language; it's the defining reality of our existence. We're all dreamers by design, created in God's image with visions for our lives, but here's the critical question: Is our dream shaped by Christ or by ourselves? Romans 1 paints a sobering picture of what happens when we substitute our vision for God's, showing us that dreams not anchored in Christ become nightmares. The repeated phrase 'God gave them over' illustrates the terrifying consequence of persistent rejection of truth. Yet there's hope: the same Jesus who spoke creation into existence from formlessness and void enters our chaos to rescue us. We're invited to stop pretending, stop wandering, and stop manufacturing our own version of life, surrendering instead to the One who carries us.

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God’s Heart for the Lost and the Church - Guest Speaker - Jason Stoker

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

What would happen if the Church stopped settling for “good enough” and started living fully surrendered to Jesus?

In this message, we’re challenged with a hard reality: if current trends continue, fewer and fewer people will identify as Christians in the next couple generations—not because Jesus isn’t worth following, but because many don’t see believers living with the love, grace, sacrifice, and obedience that looks like Jesus.

This teaching calls us back to the heart of God:

“The Lord is patient… not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

We look at

Why God’s “delay” is actually mercy
What the early church looked like when they were encouraged by the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:31)
Why healthy churches don’t just gather… they grow
The difference between simply identifying as Christian vs. actually following Jesus
The Great Commission: Go. Make disciples. Baptize. Teach. (Matthew 28:19–20)
How boldness and obedience marked the apostles—even after being beaten (Acts 5)

We close with a clear invitation: surrender your life to Christ, step into obedience, and be the kind of church God uses to reach people—right here, and to the ends of the earth.

📖 Scriptures referenced: 2 Peter 3, Acts 9:31, Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 5, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter 3:15

🎶 Response worship: “What a Beautiful Name”

If you prayed to receive Christ today or want to take a next step, don’t do it alone—reach out, tell someone, and let the church walk with you.

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Set Your Mind on Things Above - Guest Dr. Evan Lenow

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

In this message from Colossians 3:1–17, we explore what it means to “set your mind on things above” instead of getting stuck on earthly patterns of thinking.

The sermon walks through three big themes:
• The motivation for the Christian mind: our lives are “hidden with Christ in God,” and salvation changes what we dwell on.
• Putting to death the earthly mind: Paul calls us to cut off old patterns like anger, malice, lust, greed, slander, and lying.
• The marks of the heavenly mind: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, love—and forgiving one another just as the Lord forgave you.

A practical takeaway is simple but challenging: what you put into your mind shapes what comes out (“garbage in, garbage out”). As God’s Word dwells richly in us, it reshapes our thoughts—and then our words, actions, relationships, and witness.

If you’re wrestling with what’s been on your mind—stress, conflict, bitterness, temptation, or distraction—this passage is a clear call to daily choose a renewed mindset in Christ.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1–17
Key verse: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Col. 3:2)

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Where He Sends Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Following Jesus isn't always the comfortable path we imagine it to be. This message challenges our flimsy notions of faith by examining Matthew 10, where Jesus sends His disciples out with a startling declaration: 'I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves.' We often expect that obedience should shield us from difficulty, that faithfulness should make life easier. But the reality is that following Jesus sometimes means walking directly into challenging circumstances. The beauty revealed here is that Jesus never calls us anywhere He hasn't already been, and He never abandons us in those difficult places. Like the good shepherd of Psalm 23 who walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death, Jesus accompanies us every step of the way. Our motivation for going isn't the needs around us, which constantly shift and change. Our motivation is the worthiness of Christ Himself and His command to go. We trust Him not because the path is safe, but because He is good. This message invites us to surrender our desire for comfort and control, to place our hand in the hand of God, and to discover that His plan is better than any light we could carry and safer than any known way we could chart for ourselves.

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Living the Announcement of Christmas | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Christmas is more than a story we tell—it's an announcement we're called to live. Luke 2:8-20 presents us with a profound truth: when angels appeared to shepherds proclaiming Christ's birth, they weren't just delivering information; they were inviting humanity into a transformed way of being. The announcement contains three revolutionary truths: God's glory has come near in Jesus Christ, God's peace is now present through the cross, and God's pleasure rests upon His people through faith. But here's the challenge—we cannot merely acknowledge these truths intellectually. The shepherds didn't just hear the message; they went, they saw, they believed, and then they returned to their ordinary fields transformed, glorifying and praising God. This is our calling too. We must receive the announcement before we can repeat it, reflect the message without trying to improve it, and return to our ordinary lives with extraordinary joy. The gospel doesn't need our embellishments or our best efforts to make it more appealing. It simply needs to be lived authentically through us. When we encounter the living Christ, everything changes—not our circumstances necessarily, but our response to them. The question confronting us is this: Have we truly encountered Jesus, or are we just going through the religious motions? True encounter leads to transformation, and transformation leads to proclamation.

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Jesus' Calling In Christmas Was The Cross | Guest Jimbo Harrell

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

What is the call of Christmas for believers today?

In this message, we follow a powerful turning point in the Gospel of Luke:
“Jesus set His face to go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51)

This isn’t just a travel detail—it’s the moment Jesus fully embraces His mission. The baby born in Bethlehem came with a deep, unshakable resolve: to go to the cross in obedience to the Father, so our greatest need could be met.

We’ll see how:
• Jesus’ calling in Christmas was the cross
• His resolve was “set like flint” (Isaiah 50)
• Our calling is to fix our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1–2)
• Obedience to the Father fuels faithful love, service, and endurance
• When our eyes are truly on Christ, the rest follows

If you’ve felt distracted, anxious, or spiritually unfocused this holiday season, this sermon brings a simple, life-changing invitation:

Set your face on Christ. Seek Him today.

📖 Scripture References:
Luke 9:51–56 • Isaiah 50:6–9 • Hebrews 12:1–2 • John 1:29

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The Awe of Christmas | Guest Stevie Franks

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

In this message, we step into “The Awe of Christmas” by tracing God’s redemptive story from Malachi to Luke to John—from 400 years of silence to the arrival of Jesus Christ. Through the promise of Elijah, the birth of John the Baptist, and the coming of the true Light of the world, we see how God was never absent—He was always at work.

This sermon reminds us that Christmas is more than busy schedules, gifts, and traditions. It’s about heaven coming down, God with us, and a Savior who didn’t just arrive in a manger—but came to carry away the sins of the world.

✨ In this message, you’ll discover:
• Why God’s silence is never God’s absence
• How the promise in Malachi is fulfilled through John the Baptist
• What it means to find awe in the waiting and awe in the arrival
• Why Jesus is called the Lamb of God who takes away our sin
• How Christmas proves God keeps every promise He has ever made

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, doubtful, or longing for hope, this message points us back to the heart of Christmas—our greatest need met in Jesus Christ.

“Our biggest need isn’t wrapped under the tree.
It was wrapped in swaddling clothes… and later carried to the cross.”

🙏 Take a moment to reflect, pray, and be captivated again by the awe of Christmas.
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The Cure For Discouragement | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600

This powerful message confronts a reality many of us face during the most wonderful time of year: discouragement creeping into our hearts even as we sing about joy. Drawing from Psalm 73, we discover a profound cure for our discouraged souls—Jesus Christ as our portion. The psalmist Asaph enters God's sanctuary discouraged and leaves transformed, declaring 'Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.' This isn't just poetic language; it's the key to unlocking freedom from discouragement. When we understand that Jesus is our portion—our possession, our presence, our provision, our promise, and our proclamation—everything changes. The message challenges us to examine whether our present circumstances are speaking louder than the forever joy we have in Christ. We're reminded that discouragement grows when we forget who we belong to and who belongs to us. The cure isn't escaping our circumstances but enjoying the portion we already have. Like the priests who received no land inheritance but were told 'I am your portion,' we have something infinitely better than any earthly possession—we have God Himself. This truth transforms our trials into testimonies and our tests into proclamations of His faithfulness.

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The Fight of Faith | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

What if faith isn't a feeling that floats like a plastic bag in the wind, but rather a fierce and intentional fight? This powerful message challenges us to reimagine our understanding of faith through the lens of 2 Timothy 4, where Paul declares he has 'fought the good fight' and 'kept the faith.' The central revelation here is profound: the fight of faith isn't about how strong we are, but about how surrendered we are to Christ. We're invited to stop throwing up our dukes and instead bend our knees, ceasing our striving so God can be who He is in and through our lives. The message unpacks four essential truths for fighting this good fight: leaving nothing left by pouring ourselves out completely like a drink offering, facing the battles God reserves for the faithful rather than fleeing our circumstances, understanding the enemy's tactics across various battlegrounds from doctrinal distortion to community division, and keeping our eyes fixed on the prize of Christ's appearing. What resonates deeply is the reminder that we live in tension between a world passing away and a world coming, and in that friction lies spiritual warfare. Yet we're not alone—greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. This isn't a call to burnout or rust-out, but to holy urgency, living with the awareness that eternity awaits everyone we encounter and our time to share the good news is limited.

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A Life That Grows Through Resistance | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This powerful message confronts us with an honest question: where are we struggling right now? Whether it's anger, pride, lust, or inadequacy, those exact points of struggle are where God desires us to grow. Drawing from James 4, we discover that spiritual growth requires resistance, and resistance demands strength—but not the kind that leaves us exhausted. The revolutionary truth here is that our strength comes from God's 'more grace,' an endless supply of amazing grace that meets us exactly where we are. Before James even mentions resisting the devil or drawing near to God, he points us to grace. This isn't just the grace that saved us once; it's the same grace that sustains us daily. Romans 5:20 reminds us that where sin increased, grace abounded all the more. Paul's thorn in the flesh teaches us that God's grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in our weakness. We're invited to shift our perspective—to stop boasting in our strength and instead glory in our weakness, because that's where Christ's power rests upon us. The Holy Spirit dwelling within us provides a jealous love that refuses to let us go, a flame hotter than any temptation. When we understand that God is more dedicated to us than we are to Him, we can face our struggles knowing that victory isn't about our effort but about remaining in the One who has already conquered.

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Holding Fast in a Drifting World | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This exploration of spiritual warfare challenges us to reconsider what truly matters when facing life's battles. Drawing from Revelation 2 and Jesus' words to the church in Ephesus, we discover that the most dangerous aspect of spiritual warfare isn't the battle itself—it's our posture when the battle comes. The Ephesian church was doing everything right on the surface: they were doctrinally sound, patient in suffering, discerning of false teaching, and tireless in their work. Yet Jesus confronted them with a devastating truth: they had abandoned their first love. This message reminds us that activity without affection leads to burnout and drift. We can be incredibly busy serving God while our hearts grow distant from Him. The key to holding fast in a drifting culture isn't found in fighting harder or doing more—it's found in holding to Jesus first. When we look up before we look around, when we remember His worthiness rather than focusing on the world's lostness, our motivation transforms. We're called to fight from victory, not for victory, because Jesus has already conquered. The resurrection sets Christianity apart from every other religion, and that same resurrection power lives in us. Our posture matters more than our performance, and realigning our hearts with God's love—not our love for Him, but His unwavering love for us—keeps us anchored in truth.

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Guest Speaker | Dr. James Merritt | Joined At The Hip - Grace and Truth

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600

What if the secret to authentic Christianity isn't choosing between love and truth, but holding both in perfect tension? This message takes us deep into John 1:14, where we discover that Jesus was 'full of grace and truth'—not 50% of each, but 100% of both, simultaneously. We're challenged to examine which way we naturally lean: Are we 'gracers' who avoid difficult conversations about sin and righteousness, or are we 'truthers' who wield Scripture like a weapon without compassion? The reality is that grace without truth becomes liberalism—excusing everything and confronting nothing. Truth without grace becomes legalism—judging quickly and forgiving slowly. But grace plus truth equals the liberty that transforms lives. This balance is even illustrated in our DNA, where two strands run in opposite directions yet perfectly complement each other. The cross of Jesus stands as the ultimate symbol of this divine balance: grace declares that anyone can be forgiven, while truth reminds us that forgiveness comes only through Christ's sacrifice. As we navigate our relationships, our witness, and our own spiritual growth, we're called to embody both—speaking truth in the spirit of grace, and extending grace in the spirit of truth. The question isn't whether we'll offend anyone, but whether we'll be balanced enough to draw people to Jesus the way He drew sinners, tax collectors, and outcasts to Himself.

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Unless God Tells You To Flee, You Have to Stand and Fight | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This powerful message challenges us to examine where we stand in the spiritual battles of our lives. Drawing from Ephesians 6, we're reminded that unless God explicitly tells us to flee, we are called to stand and fight—not in our own strength, but in the power He provides. The armor of God isn't just ancient military imagery; it's a practical blueprint for engaging our culture with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. What strikes deeply is the call to be people of both compassion and conviction—not quarrelsome, but courageously convictional. The story of Peter Cartwright confronting President Andrew Jackson illustrates this beautifully: we're not called to win popularity contests, but to speak truth with love, regardless of who's listening. Perhaps most challenging is the reminder that God has placed each of us exactly where we are—in our workplaces, families, and communities—not by accident but by divine design. Whether we're facing a difficult diagnosis, a struggling marriage, a wayward child, or a hostile work environment, we're positioned there 'for such a time as this.' The question isn't whether we're qualified enough, but whether we'll trust that God's provision is sufficient for whatever battle He's called us to fight.

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Winning the War Within | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In a world where worry flies at us like arrows and comparison cuts like a knife, we're invited to discover a peace that transcends all understanding. This message centers on Philippians 4:4-9, where we find not just a promise of peace, but the very presence of the God of peace Himself. The passage reveals five transformative practices for maintaining the peace that Jesus guarantees: remembering who's truly in control, renewing our minds daily, refocusing our perspective, reflecting the mind of Christ, and resting in His presence. What's particularly powerful is the shift from 'the peace of God' to 'the God of peace'—reminding us that we're not just receiving something from Jesus, but receiving Jesus Himself. The repeated word 'whatever' six times in verse 8 isn't accidental; it's God's way of telling us that in every circumstance, we're called to lift our gaze to the horizon of hope. This isn't wishful thinking or positive psychology—it's a complete operating system upgrade for our minds, built on the foundation of Christ's indestructible life. The enemy wants to control our minds because he knows that's how he controls our actions, but we have access to a peace that guards our hearts and minds like a fortress.

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The Divine Strategy: Treasuring God’s Word in the Heart | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500

In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves in battles - but where is the true battlefield? This powerful message reveals that the real battle isn't external, but within our hearts. Psalm 119:9-16 teaches us that God's divine strategy is to form our hearts through His Word. The enemy aims to deform, but God seeks to transform. We're challenged to treasure God's Word, not as a relic, but as a living force to be written on our hearts. By storing up Scripture within us, we build a fortress of peace that can withstand life's storms. This isn't about mere routine; it's about encountering the living Lord every time we open the Bible. As we approach God's Word with reverence, receive it with humility, and respond with obedience, we allow it to shape us from the inside out. The battle for our hearts is ongoing, but through God's Word, we can stand firm even when everything around and within us feels unstable.

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The Formula for a Firm Faith | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0500

In this message, we're reminded of the roaring lion that prowls around us - our adversary, the devil. But take heart! We learn that while he roars, he's restrained. The key scripture, 1 Peter 5:6-11, teaches us to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand and cast all our anxieties on Him. This passage beautifully illustrates how the same hand that presses us also protects us. We're given a practical formula to stand firm in our faith: STAND - Submit under God's hand, Trust His care, Alert our minds, Never stand alone, and Depend on God's grace. This message challenges us to resist pride, embrace humility, and find strength in community. It's a call to recognize that in our struggles, we're not isolated; our brothers and sisters worldwide face similar trials. Ultimately, we're encouraged to depend on the God of all grace, who promises to restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us after we've suffered for a little while. This teaching reminds us that our hope isn't in our circumstances, but in the unshakeable promise of God's care and coming glory.

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The Struggle of Faith | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In our exploration of spiritual warfare, we uncover a profound truth: the Christian life feels like a struggle because victory has already been won for us through Christ. Ephesians 6:10-12 serves as our guide, reminding us to 'be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.' This struggle isn't a sign of failure, but evidence of our alignment with God's purposes. We're called to fight not for victory, but from it. The enemy is real, using schemes of doubt, shame, and temptation, but we stand firm in Christ's indestructible life. This message challenges us to embrace our identity as forgiven and free, resisting the enemy's lies with the new song of faith Christ has placed in our hearts. As we navigate this ongoing battle, we're encouraged to trust in God's Word, pray persistently, and love unconditionally, embodying hope in a broken world.

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Awakened in a Dark World | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Awakened in a Dark World — Making the Most of These Days

“If you’ve ever said, I wish things were different, this message is for you.” From Ephesians 5:11–17, we hear a clear call to stop wishing for another moment and start shining in this one. We’re reminded that believers are Christ’s ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20), set here on purpose, to live and declare that Jesus is Lord—not by capitulating to culture, but by exposing darkness with the light of Christ.

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 5:11–17; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Galatians 2:20; Romans 8:28; Matthew 5:14–16; Hebrews 12:1

Six Ways to Make the Most of These Days:

Refuse to waste time wishing. Nostalgia doesn’t change the world—obedience does.
Resolve to take no part in darkness (Eph. 5:11). Hold a firm, Christ-first allegiance.
Radiate the contrast. Let the life and light of Jesus shine through you.
Remember God redeems even darkness. What’s exposed by light can become light—this is gospel transformation.
Awaken, O sleeper (Eph. 5:14). Engage your moment with clarity, courage, and hope.
Aim to please the Lord above all (Eph. 5:10,17). When that’s your compass, decisions become clear.

This sermon invites us to trade cultural commentary for biblical conviction, to live Galatians 2:20 lives—crucified with Christ, walking by faith, shining brightly in a world chasing shadows. Jesus has already won the victory; now let’s walk as His ambassadors, redeeming the time.

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Made for These Days | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500

In a world filled with empty words and deception, we're called to stand firm in the truth of God's Word. This message reminds us that we were made for these challenging times, equipped to shine Christ's light in the darkness. The passage from Ephesians 5:6-10 serves as our foundation, urging us to walk as children of light. We're challenged to recognize and resist the empty words of our culture - from relativism to expressive individualism - and instead fill the void with the hope of Jesus Christ. As believers, we have the incredible opportunity to offer relief from God's wrath through the reconciliation made possible by Jesus' sacrifice. This isn't just about us versus them; it's about sharing the transformative power of Christ that changed us from darkness to light. Let's embrace our role as lighthouses, standing strong amidst life's storms and pointing others to the only true Light.

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Jesus is God For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Who do we say Jesus is? This profound question lies at the heart of our faith journey. The sermon delves into the pivotal moment when Jesus asked His disciples this very question, emphasizing its eternal significance. We're challenged to move beyond superficial answers and truly grasp Jesus as 'God for us.' This powerful concept reminds us that Jesus isn't distant, but intimately involved in our lives. The passage from Hebrews 1 beautifully illustrates five key truths: Jesus created us, wants us to know Him, came to save us, rose for us, and is coming again. This progression from creation to eternity encapsulates the entire Gospel message. As we internalize these truths, we're called to share this hope-filled message with a world desperately in need of good news. The sermon urges us to overcome our hesitation in evangelism and boldly proclaim the transformative power of Christ's love and sacrifice.

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Guest Pastor Dr. Anthony George - The Promise That Keeps Us Going

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500

In this message, we're reminded of the profound promise found in Romans 8:28 - that God works all things together for good for those who love Him. This isn't just a comforting platitude; it's a rock-solid assurance that shapes how we view life's challenges. The speaker emphasises that this promise doesn't mean bad things become good, but rather that God brings good out of even the worst situations. We're encouraged to shift from hoping God might work things out to knowing with certainty that He will. This perspective transforms our approach to suffering, helping us see it as part of God's refining process to make us more like Christ. The message challenges us to deepen our trust in God's sovereignty and love, even when circumstances seem dire. It's a call to live with unwavering faith, confident that our all-powerful God is always at work for our ultimate good.

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God's Place For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0500

In this powerful message, we're reminded of the ultimate source of comfort in our lives - God's promise of a place prepared for us. Drawing from John 14, we explore Jesus' words of assurance to His disciples and to us. The key insight is that our greatest comfort lies not in earthly possessions or relationships, but in the knowledge that God has designed, built, and guaranteed an eternal home for us. This message challenges us to shift our focus from temporary comforts to the lasting peace found in Christ. We're encouraged to reflect on how this truth can anchor our souls amidst life's storms and uncertainties. The parallels drawn between Jesus as the divine architect and carpenter beautifully illustrate His role in crafting our salvation. This perspective invites us to trust in God's perfect plan for our lives, even when we can't see the full picture.

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God's Life For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0500

In this powerful message, we're invited to explore the profound impact of Christ's resurrection on our daily lives. The central theme revolves around Hebrews 7, which presents Jesus as our eternal high priest with 'the power of an indestructible life.' We're challenged to see resurrection not just as a past event or future hope, but as a present reality that transforms us. The message emphasizes that Jesus lived the life we couldn't, died the death we deserved, and rose to give us the life we could never gain on our own. This beautiful truth frees us from the burden of trying to earn God's favor through our own efforts. Instead, we're called to place our faith in Christ's finished work, allowing His resurrected life to work in and through us. The parallels drawn between Adam (the first man) and Christ (the last Adam) highlight how Jesus initiated a new creation through His resurrection, offering us the opportunity to participate in this new life. As we contemplate these truths, we're encouraged to embrace our union with Christ and live in the assurance of God's promises, sealed by the resurrection.

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God’s Salvation Plan For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0500

In this powerful message, we're reminded of God's incredible desire for us and His salvation plan through Jesus Christ. The key scripture, 1 Timothy 1:15, emphasizes that Jesus came into the world to save sinners – a truth we often forget in our daily lives. We're challenged to personalize this message, recognizing ourselves as sinners in desperate need of a Savior. The sermon beautifully illustrates how God's love for us precedes our own awareness, drawing parallels between creation and salvation. Just as the Holy Spirit hovered over chaos to bring forth life, He overshadowed Mary to bring forth our Savior. This imagery reminds us that our salvation is not our own doing, but a gift from God. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to embrace Jesus not just as a mediator, but as our very life itself. How might our faith journey change if we truly lived as though Christ is our entire life, not just a part of it?

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He Is — Revelation For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0500

In this powerful message, we're invited to explore the profound truth that God reveals Himself to us through Jesus Christ. The central theme revolves around John 1:18 and Ephesians 2:18, emphasizing that we can only know God if He chooses to make Himself known. This revelation comes through God's Word, ultimately embodied in Jesus. We're challenged to move beyond mere images or casual knowledge of God, and instead pursue a deep, personal relationship with Him. The message draws fascinating parallels between God's speaking creation into existence and His continued self-disclosure through Christ. As we contemplate this, we're encouraged to listen attentively to God's voice in our lives, recognizing that He's always ready to reveal Himself to those who are willing to hear. This truth has the power to transform our faith journey, moving us from simply knowing about God to truly knowing Him intimately.

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Creation For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500

In this message, we're invited to explore the profound truth that creation exists for us, not by accident, but by God's intentional design and love. The sermon delves into Genesis 1 and John 1, revealing how God, existing before creation, chose to create out of want rather than necessity. This perspective transforms how we view the world around us - from mere sunsets to intentional displays of God's glory. We're challenged to see beyond the physical beauty of creation to recognize the Creator's desire for relationship with us. The message emphasizes that God sustains the world by His love, holding everything together by 'the word of His power' (Hebrews 1:3). This truth offers immense comfort, reminding us that the same God who formed the stars intimately cares for our individual lives and circumstances. As we contemplate our place in this vast universe, we're led to echo the psalmist's wonder: 'What is man that you are mindful of him?' (Psalm 8:4). This overview invites us to see ourselves as deeply loved and purposefully created, encouraging a renewed sense of awe and gratitude in our faith journey.

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The Heartbeat of God For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500

At the heart of Scripture beats a profound truth: God is for us. This message traces the recurring theme 'I will be their God, and they will be my people' from Genesis to Revelation, revealing God's unwavering desire for relationship with humanity. We're invited to see God not as a distant deity, but as an intimate, personal presence who pursues us relentlessly. The culmination of this pursuit is found in 2 Corinthians 5:21, where we learn that Christ became sin for us, so we might become the righteousness of God. This exchange exemplifies God's love and His initiative in our salvation. As we reflect on this, we're challenged to align our desires with God's, allowing Him to dwell not just among us, but within us. This message encourages us to embrace a deeper, more personal relationship with God, recognising that He knows us fully yet loves us completely.

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All The Promises of God are For Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500

In this message, we're reminded that all of God's promises find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The central theme revolves around 2 Corinthians 1:20, emphasizing that every divine promise is a resounding 'yes' in Christ. We're encouraged to embrace ten key promises, including God's purpose for our lives, His constant presence, and His transformative power. This isn't just abstract theology; it's a call to live with confidence and hope, knowing that the God who created the universe is intimately involved in our daily lives. As we face challenges, we're urged to remember that God's grace is sufficient, and His strength is perfected in our weakness. This message invites us to shift our perspective from doubt to trust, from anxiety to peace, viewing our circumstances through the lens of God's unwavering promises.

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Purpose and Government | Dr. Andy Brown

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500

In our exploration of Romans 13, we uncover profound truths about the purpose of government and our role as Christians in society. This passage reminds us that government is God's idea, instituted to serve as a servant for good and an avenger of justice. As citizens of heaven and witnesses on earth, we're called to a higher standard of submission—not just to earthly authorities, but ultimately to God Himself.

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Guest Speaker: Dr. Shawn Parker

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Are we truly free? This powerful message challenges us to reconsider our understanding of freedom through the lens of John 8:31-32. We're invited to explore how saturation in God's Word leads to recognizing truth, which ultimately results in genuine liberation.

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Guest Speaker: Grant Smith

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0500

In this powerful message, we're reminded that the gospel isn't just for salvation - it's the foundation for our entire Christian walk. Focusing on Titus 2:11-15, we see how God's grace transforms us, not just at the moment of conversion, but continually throughout our lives. The beautiful truth is that our sin becomes Christ's righteousness, our godlessness becomes His sanctification, and our silence becomes His witness.

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A Father's Lasting Influence | Dr. Andy Brown

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500

As fathers and spiritual leaders, we're called to embrace a profound responsibility: to bring up our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. This message, rooted in Ephesians 6:4, challenges us to examine the direction of our lives and how it influences our children's destinies. We're reminded that our faith should be contagious, setting an example that the next generation can follow.

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Breakthrough Living - Life From the Overflow | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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A Life Consumed by Christ | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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Breakthrough Surrender - The Fight to Let Go | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

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Breakthrough Vision | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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The Blessed Life of a God-Fearing Mother | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 12 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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Called For Something Greater | Stevie Franks

Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

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Worth the Wait | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500

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Leave Your Grave Clothes Behind | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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Removing the Veil of Death | Dr. Andy Brown

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

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The Feast Your Heart is Hungry For | Dr. Andy Brown

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500

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Matthew 9: Four Miraculous Works that Reveal Who Jesus Is

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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The Person That God Uses

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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What's So Great About Our Salvation? | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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Out of Abundance: Gratitude That Testifies | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500

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Consumed: Set Ablaze for Christ | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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Victorious Sacrifice | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600

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Compelling Service | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600

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Irresistible Persuasion | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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Bold Praying | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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Multiply: Taking the Next Step Toward Growth | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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A Fully Focused Follower | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

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To Be a Disciple | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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Living Under God's Authority | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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A Life Full of Life | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Christ Our Creator; Christ Our Redeemer

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Cross at the Beginning | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Reason for Our Thanks | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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A Message From The King | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Align Your Ways With His Ways | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Desperate for God's Presence

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Power of Listening to God | Ashley Austin

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Jesus Gives | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Is Jesus The Lord of Your Life?

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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What The World Needs From Us Part 2 | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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What The World Needs From Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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Worthy | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Passing Down the Faith to the Next Generation | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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A Faith Worth Following | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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The Source of Our Strength | Dr. Andy Brown

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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God's Delays | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Expressing Our Needs to God | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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When We Listen to God | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Making Your Life Count | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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A Faith That Perseveres | Dr. David Kruse

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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The Sovereign God Is Faithful | Stevie Franks

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Become a Living Sacrifice | Nathan Taylor

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Aligning with God's Purpose | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we are learning to trust God at all times.

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The World Needs Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we are learning to trust in God at all times.

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A Life of Faith | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're learning to trust in God at all times.

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Raising God Honoring Children | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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While You're Waiting | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're learning to trust in God at all times.

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The Path to Contentment | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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God's Interruptions | Dr. Andy Brown

Tue, 28 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Commit Your Ways to the Lord | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Raising Confident Kids | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 13 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Delighting in the Faithfulness of God | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 06 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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The Believer's Walk With Christ | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Growing in Christlikeness | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Discovering Your Destiny | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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Get Used to the Resurrection | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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He Came for Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're studying the final messages of Jesus.

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Come to the Fountain of Your Salvation | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're studying the final messages of Jesus.

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Recognizing Jesus | Dr. Dave Kruse

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500

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The Role of the Spirit in the Life of the Believer | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Forever Priest | Dr. Malcolm Yarnell

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Way God Grows His Church | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Path Marked Before Us | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Praying the Purpose of God | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

In our current sermon series, we're discovering God's plan to grow First Baptist Starkville.

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God's Master Plan for Your Life | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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This I Know With All My Heart | Dr. Andy Brown

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Always More | Dr. Andy Brown

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Get Ready to Grow | Dr. Andy Brown

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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The Cross Changes Everything | Stevie Franks

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0600

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Living on the Edge

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0600

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Do You Know Who You Are?

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0600

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God's Plan for Your Life

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0600

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Child Like Faith

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0600

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And the be Thankful

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0600

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The Spirit-Led Church

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0600

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Help To Know God Is Near

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0600

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Help to Pray

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0600

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Help to Live a Fruitful Life

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Help to Show the World Jesus

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Helping During Troubling Times

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Help to Hear God’s Word

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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A Heart to Obey

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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The Beginning of the Christian Life

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Listening to God

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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But First, Wait

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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Leaning Into the Wind of Great Joy

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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A Way Out of Death

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Our study of the Apostles' Creed will continue at Lunch Break, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

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From Reluctance to Readiness

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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The Hope of Humanity

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Our study of the Apostles' Creed will continue at Lunch Break, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

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Recognizing God's Voice

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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The Holy Ones Redeemed by the Blood

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Our study of the Apostles' Creed will continue at Lunch Break, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

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A Day of Champions

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Listen to a special discussion between Dr. Andy Brown and Tommy Bowden.

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The Life of God in the Heart of Humanity

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Our study of the Apostles' Creed will continue at Lunch Break, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

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Developing a Desire to Listen to God

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're exploring the book of Acts, discovering what it means to be a church that listens to God.

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He Is Lord

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're studying the Apostles' Creed, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

Do These Bones Live?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're studying the Apostles' Creed, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

Cling to the Cross

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this series, we're studying the Apostles' Creed, letting it guide us through Scripture to learn bedrock truths about our faith.

A God Who Suffered

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Made in God's Image

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Both Lord and Christ

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

I Believe in God the Father

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

It Takes a Village to Live Sent

Sun, 28 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Change-Making Churches

Sun, 21 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

I Believe

Sun, 14 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The Cry of the Faithful

Sun, 07 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The Moment We All Are Waiting For

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

An Invitation to the Wedding at the End of Time

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Get Up. It's Time to Go.

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Lifting Up the Love of God

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The King of the World Riding on a Donkey

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The Aroma of Christ

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Let Them See Jesus

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Make Room For More

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Who Can Stand?

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Who Is Worthy?

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Behold the Throne of God Above

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The Call to Patient Endurance

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The Coming King

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Worship to Witness

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The Star of Heaven

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

A City Whose Light Shines Bright

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Heaven’s Inextinguishable Light

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

A People Preserved by His Presence

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The One the Wise Men Seek

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Time Is in His Hands

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600

God Speaks and Sustains

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600

A King Coming on the Clouds

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600

A Coming Indestructible Kingdom

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600

A Waypoint in the Wilderness

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Biblical Pattern of Living Sent

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600

We Are the People of God's Glory

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600

We Are a Faithful Witness in Each Generation

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Are a Worshipping People

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Are an Inspired People

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Face Dangers, Toils, and Snares

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The Body of Christ

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We are Advancing the Mission

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We are the House God is Building

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Have a Song

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Are a Listening People

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Are a People Prepared for Good Deeds

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We Have a King

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Christians as the Sent Ones

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Worship & Prayer

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for a special service of worship & prayer as we look forward to the new school year and prayerfully consider God's plans for First Baptist Starkville.

Teach Us to Pray

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Aligning With Eternity

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus Led Me All The Way

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Forgiveness

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The Rhythm of Life

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The Most Difficult, Beautiful Thing

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Adopted by God

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Your Kingdom Come

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

God Our Father

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The Call to a Greater Vision

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The Way to Pray

Sun, 22 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Arrival at the Heart of the Mountain

Sun, 15 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Finding Life Through Fearful Eyes

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent to Send

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent to Preach the Cross

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent to Show Love

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent as Those Set Apart

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent with a Message to the Dead

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent to Listen

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent to Show the Blind the Color of Light

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent to Set the Captives Free

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sent with Satisfaction

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Sent to the Desperate

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Sent Into the Harvest

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Sent to Magnify Jesus

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Sent to Bear Witness

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Following the Sent One

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Jesus Heals - Jesus Restores

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: The Fleeing Woman

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Mary

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Elizabeth - Announcing The Promised One

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Ruth - A Demonstration of the Unending Love of God

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Manoah - Christmas Eve at First Baptist

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Hannah - Singing to Be Heard

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Zipporah - Preserving the Promise

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Rachel & Leah

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Rebekah

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Sarah

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Promised One: Eve

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Passing Faith to the Next Generation

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Forever at the Cross

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Place to Bring Your Burdens

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Free Spirited Christian Living

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Freedom in Christ

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

A Tale of Two Brothers

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This Is My Story

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Time Has Come

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Standing on the Promises

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Heart of the Gospel

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Source and Substance of Our Christian Faith

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

God's One Saving Message

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Matthew 5:1-2

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:17

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:16

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Isaiah 6

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:15

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:14

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:13

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:12

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:8-11

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:7

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:4-6

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:2-3

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 19

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer in the School of Faith // Exodus 20:1-2

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Graduation Sunday

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Expectations of Great Joy Part 12

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Expectations of Great Joy Part 11

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Shepherd King Part 3

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Shepherd King Part 1

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Expectations of Great Joy Part 10

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Expectations of Great Joy Part 9

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Expectations of Great Joy Part 8

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 7

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 7

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 6

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 5

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 3

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 2

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Expectations of Great Joy Part 1

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600

God Is With Me as I Make Disciples

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Weight of Proclamation

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Forgotten Man of Christmas

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0600

The Wonder of Christmas

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Paul's Mission For Life

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0600

God Our Great Reward

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Good News For All Mankind

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

How can I say thanks?

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

The Trust Test

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Can God Trust You?

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Do I Trust God?

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

As It Is in Heaven Part 6

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

As It Is in Heaven Part 5

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Gospel Fueled Encouragement

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

As It Is in Heaven Part 4

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

As It Is in Heaven Part 3

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

As It Is in Heaven Part 2

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

As It Is in Heaven Part 1

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Powerful Church Prayer

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Answer the Call Part 4

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Answer the Call Part 3

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Answer the Call Part 2

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Answer the Call Part 1

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500

He Calls Us Friend Part 3

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500

He Calls Us Friend Part 1

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500

He Calls Us Friend Part 2

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Blessed Hope

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Let Freedom Ring

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Door of Hope

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The God of Hope

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Contrast in Their Power

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Contrast in Their Prayers

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Contrast in Their Position

Sun, 31 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Faithful in Forgiveness

Sun, 24 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Faithful in Prosperity

Sun, 17 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Faithful in Discouragement

Sun, 10 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Mile Markers

Sun, 03 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Faithful in Temptation

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Faithful in Adversity

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Father Who Permitted the Cross

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Disciples Who Deserted Him

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Followers Who Stayed at the Cross

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Soldiers Who Crucified Him

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Bystanders Who Watched Him Die

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Thieves Who Died With Him

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Life is Too Short to Work All the Time

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Life is Too Short to Come Undone

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Life is Too Short to Live in Bondage

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Life is Too Short to Hold a Grudge

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Life is Too Short to Play it Safe

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Reach the Nations at Home

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Building Blocks

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Finish Empty (DNOW 2020)

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0600

New Beginnings

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Jesus is Our Peace

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Jesus is Our Joy

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Jesus is Our Hope

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Reshaping Our Worldview

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Praying For Missionaries

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0600

A Gift Too Great For Words

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0600

A Closer Walk with Jesus

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0600

A Distinctive Faith

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0600

How God Defines Us

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0600

A Distinctive Ambition

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500

A Distinctive Life

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Fulfill Your Purpose

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Discipline of Sharing Jesus

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Discipline of Giving

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Discipline of Living Right

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Discipline of Prayer

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Paul's Prayer for Your Spiritual Strength

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

A Winning Witness Working in a Wicked World

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Discipline of Learning God's Word

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Discipline of Worship

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Biblical Pattern for Making Disciples

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Following Jesus Wholeheartedly

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus' Strategy for Winning the World

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Give Thanks

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Aiming at the Wrong Target

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Bring Back the Presence

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500

How to Follow Jesus: Discipleship

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Weighed and Found Wanting

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

When God Does Something New

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Trust

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Spirit, The Church, and The World

Sun, 26 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

What Now?

Sun, 19 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Life With God

Sun, 12 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Stand Alone - Gary Permenter

Sun, 05 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The Church Triumphant

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Easter at FBC Starkville

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

1. The Personal Preparation

2. The Puzzling Perplexion

3. The Powerful Proclamation

4. The Predictable Polarization

Palm Sunday 2019

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Finishing Well

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Dealing with Discouragement

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

There Is Hope On The Horizon

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Bigger Than You - Week 23

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Bigger Than You - Week 22

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Where else would I go?

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Bigger Than You - Week 21

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Bigger Than You - Week 20

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0600

1. God’s people aren’t perfect.

2. Not all decisions are easy to make.

3. God’s purpose is bigger than you.

4. God is greater than our mistakes.

5. You never know how God may use today’s decisions tomorrow.

6. The sovereignty of God is never an excuse for sin. Rather, it testifies to the greatness of God.

7. Never give up on people.

Bigger Than You - Week 19

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0600

1. God has a purpose for the church that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

2. Bring everybody together face-to-face.

3. Listen with understanding.

4. Check everything with Scripture.

5. Be considerate of others.

6. Communicate decisions clearly.

7. Handling conflict well promotes gospel clarity, unity in the church, and provides a witness to the community.

Bigger Than You - Week 18

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0600

1. “I refuse to let this hold us down. I refuse to let this create any negativity or resentment. I embrace the challenge.” - Drew Brees

2. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

3. We are called by God to share the Word of God in the power of God.

4. Frustrations test your commitment to your calling.

5. Frustrations test your motives.

6. Frustrations help you to see you can’t go it alone.

7. Frustrations are opportunities to see the power of God.

8. What God does in you is always for the benefit of others (bigger than you).

Bigger Than You - Week 17

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0600

1. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

2. We are called by God to share the Word of God in the power of God.

3. “And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; and they followed other gods from among the gods of the people who where all around them, and they bowed down to them… And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel. So He delivered them into the hands of plunderers who despoiled them; and He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, so that they could no longer stand before their enemies… Nevertheless, the LORD raised up judges who delivered them out of the hand of those who plundered them.”
- Judges 2:11-16

4. “And the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.’” - 1 Samuel 8:7

5. The Word of God shows the grace of God.

6. The Word of God shows how man chooses to go his own way.

7. The Word of God shows God’s plan of redemption through Jesus.

8. The Word of God brings us to a decision.

9. Joy is found in faithfulness to living God’s purpose for your life.

January Study

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Do you struggle with reading and understanding the Bible or connecting its story to your everyday life? We sat down for a live Q & A with Albert Bisson, MSU Undergraduate Religion Coordinator, as he answers your questions on studying and understanding the Bible.

Sacrifice

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0600

1. What someone is like on the INSIDE should match what they're like on the OUTSIDE.

2. SACRIFICE

3. The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.' - Billy Graham

4. Racial prejudice, anti-Semitism, or hatred of anyone with different beliefs has no place in the human mind or heart. - Billy Graham

5. Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”

6. SACRIFICE is often the platform that God uses to accomplish his will.

Bigger Than You - Week 16

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0600

1. God, through the persecution of Stephen, brought the gospel to Antioch.

2. God shaped Barnabas and Saul for their assignments in Antioch.

3. God presented a need to the church for them to join Him in meeting it.

4. God revealed Himself to the church in worship inviting them to join His mission.

Want to go on an adventure?

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0600

For You - Week 4

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 04:00:00 -0600

For You - Week 3

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 04:00:00 -0600

For You - Week 2

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 04:00:00 -0600

For You - Week 1

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:00:00 -0600

Colossians 3:1-17

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:00:00 -0600

Bigger Than You - Week 15

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

2. You must spend time alone with God.

3. You must learn to process what God says to you.

4. You must obey whatever God says to you today.

5. You must learn to ask questions and listen.

6. Transformed thinking + Intentional actions

7. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

Bigger Than You - Week 14

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. The power of a changed life.

2. The precision of God’s plan.

3. The provision of an intersector.

4. The price of following Jesus.

5. What intentional action will you take this week?

Bigger Than You - Week 13

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. God is always at work—oftentimes in ways, we can’t see.

2. God saved you in order to send you as an intersector.

3. We must take the intentional action of obedience.

4. The goal of intersecting is taking people from where they are to Jesus.

5. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

Bigger Than You - Week 12

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. The church exists to share God’s message of redemption.

2. The Scriptures reveal God’s plan of redemption.

3. The Scriptures reveal man’s rejection of God.

4. The Scriptures bring us to a decision (intentional action).

Bigger Than You - Week 11

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Bigger Than You - Week 10

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Bigger Than You - Week 9

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Would you call yourself a nominal (in name only) or authentic Christian?

3 Characteristics of Authentic Christians
1. POWER of God is on display through them.

2. They are PERSISTENT in God's call to live their life Bigger than You.

3. POISED in the midst of persecution.

Bigger Than You - Week 8

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. The church is an assembly of people who have been forever changed by grace.

2. Grace changes your relationships with people.

3. Grace changes your view of your life.

4. Grace changes your view of stuff.

5. God’s grace never diminishes His holiness.

6. What intentional action will you take this week?

Bigger Than You - Week 7

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. The church, when empowered by the Spirit, is the most powerful force in the world.

2. Persecution doesn’t come because of good deeds, but because of the name of Jesus.

3. The power of Jesus cannot be denied. People can only try to discourage or discredit.

4. The power of the church is found in prayer.

Bigger Than You - Week 6

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. The church exists to point people to the miracle of God’s grace.

2. The lame man thought he needed money.

3. The people in the temple thought they needed religion.

4. The real miracle is that, even after everything God knows about us, He offers salvation still.

5. What we all need is God’s grace.

Bigger Than You - Week 5

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. The church is the community of God living among a community of men.

2. The church exists to join God’s mission.

3. The church should be noticeably different than the community.

4. The church should be attractive to the community.

5. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

Bigger Than You - Week 4

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

2. The church is empowered by the Holy Spirit.

3. The presence of the Holy Spirit is noticeable.

4. The Holy Spirit always points people to the Father and the Son.

5. The Holy Spirit proves the resurrection of Jesus.

6. The Holy Spirit is given to all who follow Jesus.

Bigger Than You - Week 3

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

2. The church is built upon the Word of God and prayer.

3. God unites His church through the Word and prayer.

4. God opens your eyes to how He’s at work around you through the Word and prayer.

5. God guides your next steps through the Word and prayer.

6. Transformed thinking + Intentional actions = #FORSTARKVILLE

Bigger Than You - Week 2

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Transformed thinking + Intentional actions = #FORSTARKVILLE

2. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

3. The point of the “All authority.”

4. The purpose of the “Go.”

5. The power of the “with.”

Bigger Than You - Week 1

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Transformed thinking + Intentional actions = #FORSTARKVILLE

2. You’ll never see people as Jesus sees people unless Jesus is in you.

3. Sometimes God calls us to serve with what He’s already provided, but sometimes He chooses to provide as we serve.
4. The more you act intentionally, the more your thinking will be transformed.

Vision Sunday

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. The mission of Jesus is to rescue men.
2. The search and rescue team of Jesus is the church.
3. Jesus transformed their thinking and gave them opportunities to see His power.
4. #FORSTARKVILLE
5. Transformed thinking + Intentional actions = #FORSTARKVILLE
6. God is for you. God is for the church. God is for Starkville.

The Significance of the Lord's Supper

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. YOU
2. More Than Just You
3. Bigger Than You
4. God is FOR you. God is FOR the church. God is FOR Starkville.

Christians Arise

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Mister Curtis' Neighborhood

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500

You’re the moon, not the sun.

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Words To Live By Week 8

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Words To Live By Week 7

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Words To Live By Week 6

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Words To Live By Week 4

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Jesus’ parents weren’t perfect.

2. Honoring His parents was one of Jesus’ first acts of obedience.

3. Jesus’ parents protected and provided for, Him.
When Jesus, therefore, saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother,

“Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” - John 19:26-27a

4. Jesus took care of His mom before His departure.

5. Honoring our parents, in our youth or as adults, points to the gospel.

RUN

Sun, 27 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Words To Live By Week 3

Sun, 20 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Words To Live By Week 2

Sun, 13 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Misrepresenting God in our worship leads to idolatry.

2. Misrepresenting God with our words and our actions is taking His name in vain.

3. Misrepresenting God negatively affects present and future generations.

4. The only way not to misrepresent God is to know Him and obey Him.

Words To Live By Week 1

Sun, 06 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500

“Most people, if they really learn how to look into their own hearts, would know that they do want, and want acutely, something that cannot be had in this world. There are all sorts of things in this world that offer to give it to you, but they never keep their promise…There is always something that we grasped at, in that first moment of longing, that just fades away.” - C. S. Lewis
Keller, Making Sense of God, pp. 82-83

1. We were created by Him.

2. We were delivered by Him.

3. We can be truly satisfied only in Him.

“Most people, if they really learn how to look into their own hearts, would know that they do want, and want acutely, something that cannot be had in this world.” - C. S. Lewis
Keller, Making Sense of God, pp. 91

Peter Week 14

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. You grow by following Jesus daily.

2. You will learn through storms.

3. You will learn from your failures.

4. You will learn from other people.

5. You will understand more as you go.

6. God will be glorified as others see His work of restoration in your life.

Peter Week 13

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Restoration doesn’t make us perfect.

2. We are all influencer’s—either for good or evil.

3. We all need someone who’s willing to tell us the truth.

4. The gospel is always the way to restoration.

Peter Week 12

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Peter Week 11

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Jesus showed them that He knew what they didn’t.

2. Jesus showed them that He didn’t need their fish.

3. Jesus showed them that He would provide their needs.

4. Jesus showed them that serving others comes from our love for Him.

5. Jesus showed them what restoration looks like.

6. Jesus showed them the cost of following Him.

Peter Week 10

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Jesus understands Peter’s pain.
“A bruised reed He will not break, and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish.” - Isaiah 42:3

2. Jesus demonstrates His love for Peter.

3. Jesus invites Peter to be restored.

4. Jesus never stopped seeing Peter for who he would become.

5. Jesus made His choice about Peter. What would Peter choose to do with Jesus?

6. God made His choice about you. What will you choose to do with Him?

Peter Week 9

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500

“And the Lord turned and looked at Peter.” - Luke 22:61a

1. Without prayer, the enemy slips in on you.

2. Without prayer, you’ll end up making a mess.

3. Without prayer, you’ll miss what God is doing.

4. Without prayer, you’ll end up out of control.

Peter Week 8

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Prayer is an act of denying self.

2. Prayer should be proactive, not just reactive.

3. Prayer should always be about aligning ourselves with God’s purposes.

4. Prayer is where true strength is found.
- “Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.” - Luke 22:43

5. Jesus prays for you.

- “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.But I have prayed for you that your faith should not fail.” - Luke 22:31-32a

- “It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God,
who also makes intercession for us.” - Romans 8:34

Peter Week 7

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500

1. Christian serving is an act of denying self.

2. Christian serving requires knowing who you are and to Whom you belong.

3. Christian serving expects nothing in return.

4. Christian serving promotes unity in the church.

5. Christian serving glorifies Christ.

Navigating Through The Gray - Psalm 1

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. Stop acting like chaff, and start being firmly planted trees.

2. Stop using Sodom and Gomorrah, and start using the parable of the Good Samaritan.

3. Stop telling part of the story of Jesus, and start telling the whole story of Jesus.

4. Stop expecting the government to be the church, and start being the church.

5. Stop getting caught up in today’s headlines, and start asking questions and listening.

6. Stop acting like chaff, and start being firmly planted trees.

Peter Week 6

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. Giving up your rights promotes unity.

2. Giving up your rights provides you a hearing before the world.

“Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.” - 1 Corinthians 10:32-33

3. Giving up your rights promotes the growth of weaker believers.

4. Giving up your rights glorifies Christ.

5. Giving up your rights protects your heart from the enemy.

Peter Week 5

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 04:00:00 -0600

And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. - Luke 9:30-31

The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear. - Deuteronomy 18:15

1. Jesus is God in human flesh.
2. Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.
3. Jesus came to die and be resurrected to free us from our slavery to sin.
4. Jesus is the only way to God.
5. Jesus will return.

Peter Week 4

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. The church is an assembly of those who see.

2. The church’s mission is to help others see.

Depression & Anxiety - Ecclesiastes

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. Take a break from social media. - 1 Corinthians 10:14

2. Take care of the (your) temple. - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

3. If there is unconfessed sin in your life, confess it. - “When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my groaning all the day long.
For day and night, Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was turned into the drought of summer. Selah
I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,’ and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah” - Psalm 32:3-5

4. Talk to someone who is strong in the faith. - Galatians 6:2

5. Draw close to God and get to know Him better. - Ephesians 3:19

6. Trust God and enjoy today. - Matthew 6:33-34

The Insanity of God Encounter

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

The Insanity of God Encounter

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

The Insanity of God Encounter

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

The Insanity of God Encounter

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

The Insanity of God Encounter

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

Peter Week 3

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. Sometimes God allows challenges and sometimes He brings them, but you can know He’s always aware of them.

2. God uses challenges as part of His restoration process.
- “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” - Psalm 139:23-24

3. The key to handling future challenges is to learn how to process through present ones.
- “Then He went into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure and marveled. For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened. - Mark 6:51-52

Peter Week 2

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. If a little bit of faith is all you have to give, then give Him what you’ve got.

2. If you launch out on your own, you’ll never know what could’ve been.

3. If you truly encounter Jesus, then you’ll see the real you. -“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the
midst of a people of unclean lips.” - Isaiah 6:5

4. If you hear Jesus calling you to launch out with Him today,
then forsake everything and follow Him.

5. If God is faithful today, then you can trust He’ll be faithful tomorrow.

Peter Week 1

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0600

1. Every Christian has a spiritual legacy.

2. Every Christian should leave a spiritual legacy.

3. The key to leaving a spiritual legacy is spending unhurried time with God.

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; talk of all His wondrous works!” - Psalm 105:1-2

4. God sees in you who He’s always destined you to be.

Your Heart's Condition Impacts Your Child's Spiritual Health

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0600

Anxiety

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0600

Vision Sunday 2017

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Pastor Chip looks at the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-24. He shows us how God loves you even if you don't want Him to, how God pursues you to restore you, and how God invites you to be restored.

Lord's Supper

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Adversity, Prayer, and Victory

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Clifton Curtis

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Putting Faith Into Action

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500

4th of July 2017

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500

The Power of Being There

Sun, 02 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Missions Recap

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0500

A Vision of Heaven

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0500

D-Now 2017 - Bryant Bush

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 04:00:00 -0600

Dr. Ashley Austin from Canvas Church

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 04:00:00 -0600

New Year's Day 2017

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 04:00:00 -0600

Church Is An Us, Not An It

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 04:00:00 -0600