Recently, I was reviewing a list of blogs that are part of my routine reading and I came across an essay written by Chase Davis, a friend and fellow pastor in the state of Colorado. Because he is a white man pastoring a rather homogeneous church in an equally homogeneous community, I was interested…(Read More)
“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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Our attitude and perspective on the difficult and uncomfortable circumstances we inevitably face in life reveal what we believe about God. Pastor Derrick challenges us to trust that God is who he has consistently revealed himself to be when we encounter difficult circumstances and respond to those situations accordingly…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that God has called us to display our affection for him. While fully recognizing that worship is often quiet and contemplative, we also recognize that quiet time with God will inevitably result in emotive worship…(Read More)
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Westport Church is a beloved partner that ministers to the suburbs of Portland OR. For the third consecutive year they sent a mission team to Denver to help us make God famous in our community. On their last day in Denver they joined us in worship and shared regarding their experience in our city…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon joins his friend Pastor Matt Patrick and The Well Church (boulderwell.org) during their Psalms series. Â He delves into the well worn Psalm 23 which highlights God as our shepherd. Â He points out that he is not merely the shepherd (v. 1), he is also the host (v. 5). Â As…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that our gifts do not belong to us. They are gifts to the Church and we are merely stewards of them. If we do not function as a corporate body, we are depriving the Church of a God intended gifts…(Read More)
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