Unfortunately, some may inadvertently pit singleness and marriage against one another. In an effort to be familial we have felt the need to rush people toward marriage even if they were not ready or desirous. With this in mind, Pastor Brandon considers Paul’s words from 1st Corinthians 7. To be married is good AND…(Read More)
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During the month of July dozens of churches in the Denver metro area considered Jesus’s understanding of “blessed.” Pastor Brandon was asked to address, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” What did Jesus mean by this and why is it relevant to us now…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon considers the implications of Corinthian believers taking one another to courts of law. He emphasizes the fact that the Apostle Paul has deemed the glory of God as a significant mitigator of such actions. Paul even encourages believers to consider the benefit of simply accepting injustice instead of creating division within…(Read More)
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Just as Paul had to inform to the Corinthians of his authoritative loving (“Fatherly”) role in their lives, Pastor Brandon informs The Embassy Church of his call to lead compassionately…(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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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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In 2011 Rob Bell relished in the havoc that could be evoked only by a coy publication of his doctrinal views. He decided to address ideas regarding eternal judgment, specifically, the doctrine of hell. He concluded that the God of the Bible is incapable of condemning a divine image bearer to an eternal hell…(Read More)
In response to the divisions within the church that derived from their emphasis on human leadership, Paul compels them to boast in the Lord, not men or human wisdom. If Christ is supreme in all things, then he should be revered as such…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon initiates out time in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians by pointing out the nature of Paul’s concern. The church was divided according to the personalities of charismatic teachers. Paul deemed such divisions inconsistent with the Gospel. In response, Paul challenges them by asking, “Is Christ divided?” How much have we recreated…(Read More)
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