The cost of following Christ is high, but it pales in comparison to the blessed joy of having him as Master. Pastor Brandon emphasizes the mission of God and our call to joyfully submit to his Lordship…(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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Jesus readily displayed the power of God. Pastor Brandon uses three stories from Luke (the demonized man [Legion], the woman with the issue of blood, and Jairus’ daughter) to highlight Jesus’ power (both authority and ability) as the unique Son of God. He showed up in the lives of these people who had endured hardship…(Read More)
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Many people reject the idea that Jesus is who he said he is. Pastor Brandon points out that Jesus deliberately used the same mouth (the word of God) to heal the sick and raise the dead. If the words of his mouth give life to the dying, then the words of his mouth also…(Read More)
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Pastor Derrick challenges us to embrace Jesus as he has revealed himself to us. The Scriptures reveal who Jesus is and it is incumbent upon us to accept him for all that he is, even when what is revealed does not fit our preconceived notions. Jesus is the savior of the world who brings liberation…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that Christ, in his humanity, was able to defeat the Devil and his temptations. He was able to do so as a surrendered, Spirit-led, man. This is good news in that we are all capable of being surrendered, Spirit-led, human beings…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that the baby that was born is the celebrated king of the universe. Our disregard for this has resulted in theological myopia in that we affirm Christ as savior, but disregard him as Lord. But such a demotion is not possible with the Christ. Pastor Brandon challenges us…(Read More)
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Before we delve into the content of the “Gospel According to Luke,” Pastor Brandon addresses the explicit agenda that Luke articulated in his introduction. Luke it attempting to provide “certainty” (v. 4) for the Church by recording of a “Theological Biography.” This certainty is essential for the church even now…(Read More)
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As we begin our series on “The Gospel According to Luke” pastor Brandon sets out to provide an introduction and overview of the book. There are three questions we must ask before we begin: 1) Who is the author? 2) To whom is he writing? and 3) Why is he writing? We attempt to answer…(Read More)
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In celebration of the birth of Christ, Pastor Brandon reminds us that the baby Jesus grew up and is now King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords. The appropriate response of everyone who places their faith in Jesus is not merely a celebration of the benefits of salvation, but an all encompassing surrender…(Read More)
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