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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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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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 points out how Paul used the divisions in the church as a springboard into a temporary tangent regarding eternal investment. Paul reminds us that, on “the Day,” even believers will stand before God and have their works assessed by the Master. Will they be precious in his sight? Or will his…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon challenges us to recognize and embrace the foolishness of the Gospel. In his immeasurable wisdom, God has chosen to make himself famous in a manner that human wisdom would deem unwise. As he is omnisapient (all-wise), God’s decisions are the greatest possible means to glorifying himself. If this is true we…(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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Summary: Christ entered Jerusalem while being fully aware of the horrible outcome. He was also aware that the outcome was essential for the redemption of sinful humanity. Pastor Brandon addresses the context of the triumphal entry and describes what Jesus endured…(Read More)
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Jesus did not commit his life to seeking and saving the found. He fixated on “seeking and saving the lost.” In contrast, we tend to focus on pursuing people who are already members of our camp. Pastor Brandon challenges us to recognize our call to engage those who self-identify as “non…(Read More)
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As we dedicated our time to observing the resurrection of our Lord, Pastor Brandon visited some of the resurrection’s implications; not the least of which is found in 1st Cor. 15:26. The life, death, and resurrection of Christ resulted in the death of death…(Read More)
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