When addressing the topic of the church as mission, too often we deal in the realm of “what should I be doing” without a solid understanding or focus of “who am I”. Pastor Derrick encourages us to know or remember who we are, so we can go about accomplishing the mission that God…(Read More)
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All human beings are made in the image of God and, consequently, possess inherent value and dignity. When one ponders this should will appreciate the extent to which births should be celebrated and deaths should be grieved. In direct disregard for this reality, we have gravitated to a cultural norm that treats abortion as a…(Read More)
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“I’m ashamed and appalled that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in Christian America.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — Pastor Brandon recognized the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to commemorate the sacrifice and persistence of thousands of men and women who sought to bring integration to our…(Read More)
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After a week long “Solemn Assembly,” during which The Embassy Church partook in a corporate time of fasting and prayer, the body assembled for a Sunday worship gathering to reflect back on God’s gracious use of the week. In lieu of our typical sermon, we asked the church to share the…(Read More)
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“Blow the trumpet in Zion; consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly…” (Joel 2:15) This week The Embassy Church enters into a week long Solemn Assembly during which we are fasting and praying for the needs of our city and beyond. In preparation, Pastor Brandon reminded us of the need for repentance…(Read More)
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Like the church at Ephesus, it is our tendency to be impressed by what we do FOR Christ. In fact we tend to love our service for him more than we love him. Pastor Brandon reminds us that such an act is idolatry. If he is king of the universe then he legitimately has the…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us of our tendency to overlook the kingship of Christ. Because he was born as a baby we often disregarded the fact that he reigns as king of the universe. We are called to bow of the feet of the baby who grew up to be king. Let us worship him accordingly…(Read More)
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Having promised the King who will reign eternally, God then provides insight into his person and character. Pastor Brandon walks us through the joys of serving a King who is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, and Prince of Peace. He is the King who serves without term limits…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon addresses the failure of the first King. Adam’s failure to effectively serve as humanity’s federal head and mediate between God and humanity has placed us in state of despair. We are in desperate need of a King who can intercede on our behalf. And, in a grand act of grace, our…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon takes a momentary detour from 1st Corinthians in an attempt to prepare us for what Paul will be discussing in the upcoming chapters. He uses Isaiah’s vision of Christ in the temple (Isaiah 6, John 12:41) in attempt to have us appreciate the majesty of the God to whom Paul refers…(Read More)
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