Vintage Church: Recent Episodes
Brice Holbrook
Weekly sermons from Vintage Church in Horn Lake, MS from Teaching Pastor Brice Holbrook and other church leaders
In this sermon, Pastor Stephen continues to examine the life of Paul following his radical conversion, looking at how his life was shaped by the Gospel mission and how our lives can reflect his.
Summer Mix:
“Paul, A Chosen Instrument” - Part 2
I. Pre-missionary years
II. Missionary Years
III. Imitating Paul
A. Walk closely with God.
B. Live selflessly.
C. Remember your past, but don’t be defined by it.
D. Put your gifts to use.
E. Never stop.
Summer Mix:
“Paul, A Chosen Instrument”
Acts 9:1-22
I. Who was Paul?
II. What happened to Paul?
III. How was Paul different afterward?
-God is holy and sovereign.
-God saved Paul to show he can save anyone.
-God sent out Paul, and he sends us too.
Summer Mix:
“The Family Altar: Building a Household of Worship”
Deuteronomy 6.4-9
I. The Lord is one God
II. Love the Lord in Totality
III. Teach your kids to do the same
IV. Live as a unified public witness
Redeeming the Time
Family Worship
Prioritize the Lord’s Day
Disciple in the everyday
Read quality literature
Confess sin and extend grace in the home
Practice hospitality together
Serve in the Church as a family
Teach stewardship and simplicity
Pray without ceasing
Celebrate providential moments
Summer Mix:
“Answering Difficult Questions and Engaging the Culture”
1 Peter 3:13–16
I. The problem of evil
II. The reliability of Scripture
III. Faith and science
Summer Mix:
“Evangelizing and then Discipling New Believers”
Acts 2:42-47
I. Gospel Invitation
II. Gospel Community
III. Gospel Formation
IV. Gospel Participation
Practical Steps to Discipling a New Believer
1. Study the Bible and pray with them
2. Pray for them
3. Invite them into your life
4. Allow room for questions and questioning and answer them with scripture as much as possible
5. Model repentance and grace
6. Suggest or give appropriate resources and encourage grace filled habits
7. Be patient and a constant in their life
In this sermon, Pastor Brice preaches about the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday:
Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord
Matthew 21:1-11
I. Jesus was not the earthly king the people had wanted
II. Even His closest followers could not see his plan when they looked at it through earthly eyes
III. The people that praise Jesus are not always the ones that follow him
In this sermon, Pastor Brice warns of the dangers of false teachers as explained in 2 Peter 2:1-3.
Light in the Darkness
False Teachers Among You
2 Peter 2:1-3
I. An Introduction to False Teachers
A. They master in deception
B. They deny the truth of Christ
C. They seek to fulfill their lust for sensuality
D. They seek to fulfill their lust for money
E. Their destruction is sure
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the objective truth of God’s word is a “lamp shining in a dark place.”
Light in the Darkness
The True Word of God - Part 2
2 Peter 1:19-21
I. The first and second coming of Jesus gives meaning to the words of prophecy
II. The words of the Prophets were confirmed by God
A. Not someone's own interpretation
B. Not someone's own motivation
C. The prophets were men carried along by God
Application:
1. They lead us well
2. They are a lamp
3. They will see us through until the day of Christ
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the message of the apostles in scripture can be trusted as the true word of God.
Light in the Darkness
The True Word of God
2 Peter 1:16-18
I. Peter’s message came from God
II. Peter’s message was about the glory and presence of Jesus
III. Peter is a reputable witness
In this sermon, Tony Mason discusses why we frequently need to be reminded of what Christ has done and of his ongoing work within us.
Light in the Darkness
The Daily Work of Remembering
2 Peter 1:12-15
I. Remembering what Christ has done
II. Reminding believers of Christ’s work
III. Recalling the qualities of faithfulness
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Christian character produces a fruitful life, while forsaking it produces spiritual blindness.
Light in the Darkness
The Pursuit of Christian Character - Part 2
2 Peter 1:8-11
I. A new virtuous nature produces a fruitful life
II. The abandonment of that virtuous nature produces spiritual blindness
III. A new virtuous nature is how our calling and election are confirmed
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains eight attributes from 2 Peter 1:5-7 that should define Christian character.
Light in the Darkness
The Pursuit of Christian Character
2 Peter 1:5-7
I. Faith
II. Virtue
III. Knowledge
IV. Self-Control
V. Steadfastness
VI. Godliness
VII. Brotherly love
VIII. Christian love
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how those who are in Christ become “partakers of the divine nature” through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit.
Light in the Darkness
A Precious Salvation - Part 2
2 Peter 1:3-4
III. The Gifts of Christ
A. The gift of righteousness
B. The gift of Grace
C. The gift of Peace
D. The gift of Knowledge
1. His divine power
2. His life and godliness
3. His calling
4. His nature
In the first sermon of our series in 2 Peter, Pastor Brice discusses how we have obtained our salvation through the righteousness of Christ.
Light in the Darkness
A Precious Salvation
2 Peter 1:1-2
I. The Supremacy of Christ
II. Our Position in Christ
A. We have obtained our faith
B. We have obtained a faith of equal standing
C. We have obtained our faith strictly through the righteousness of Jesus
III. The Gifts of Christ
In the final sermon of our Vintage Values summer sermon series, Pastor Brice discusses how Christians “Flourish Relationally” by using our spiritual gifts to edify the Church.
Vintage Values
Flourishing Relationally: Spiritual Gifts and the Edification of the Church
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
I. In order to flourish relationally, we must use discernment as it pertains to our Spiritual gifts
II. In order to flourish relationally, we must practice self-control as it pertains to the use of our Spiritual gifts
III. In order to flourish relationally, we must use our God-given Spiritual gifts
In this sermon on “Worshiping Passionately,” Stephen McNeill discusses the importance of gathering to worship and what biblical worship should look like.
Vintage Values
Worshiping Passionately Together
John 4:19-26
I. Why do we gather for worship?
II. What should we do when we gather for worship?
A. Christian worship should be framed and informed by the word of God
B. Worship themes
C. Worship practices
III. What are the effects of gathering for worship?
In this sermon on “Thinking Biblically,” Blake Bostick discusses how Christians can stand for biblical truth in a biblically illiterate and increasingly biblically hostile world.
Vintage Values
Thinking Biblically in an Unbiblical World
2 Timothy 4:1–5
I. Karma
II. Universalism
III. Revisionism
In this sermon on “Living Missionally,” guest preacher Vlad Baraniuk discusses God’s design to use His people to make himself known to all people.
Vintage Values
Living Missionally: God’s Heart For the Nations
Psalm 67
• God’s desire: to be known and praised by all peoples everywhere
• God’s design: that He is to be known and proclaimed by His people
My Response (Matthew 28:18-20)
• Am I willing to accept and live under the authority of Jesus?
• Am I willing to be a disciple of Jesus AND to make other disciples?
• Am I willing to be baptized?
• Am I willing to be taught the commands of Christ and to teach others?
• Does the presence of Jesus encourage me to live this out?
In this sermon on “Worshiping Passionately,” Blake Bostick explains what it means to worship as a living sacrifice.
Vintage Values
Worshiping Passionately in Every Moment
Romans 12:1-2
I. Passionate worship arises from seeing the beauty of God
A. God’s beauty is revealed through his creation
B. God’s beauty is revealed through his Word
II. Passionate worship is surrender of all of yourself to God
A. Do not be conformed to this world
B. Be transformed by the renewal of your mind
In this sermon on how to “Flourish Relationally,” Stephen McNeill examines discipleship by looking at how Jesus made disciples and how we can follow in his example.
Vintage Values
Flourishing Relationally Through Discipleship
Matthew 4:18-22
I. What is a disciple?
II. What is discipleship?
III. Why is discipleship important?
IV. How did Jesus approach discipleship?
V. How does Vintage approach discipleship?
Takeaways:
1. Get familiar with the way Jesus made disciples.
2. Get serious about your personal growth as a Christian.
3. Get involved in making and shaping disciples.
4. Get in the habit of nourishing your relationships within the church.
In this sermon on how to “Live Missionally,” Tony Mason discusses the role of older believers in the discipleship and sanctification of children.
Vintage Values
Live Missionally: The Mission of Multiplication
Hebrews 12:1-17
I. Discern God’s will
- Find
- Fight
- Feed
- Follow
II. Discipline from Love
III. Disciple others
In the first sermon of our Vintage Values summer sermon series, Pastor Brice teaches how to “Think Biblically” by depending on the Bible, developing a biblical mindset, and learning how to properly study scripture.
Vintage Values
Think Biblically: Biblical Exegesis
2 Timothy 2:14-18
Tips to becoming dependent on the Word and developing a biblical mindset:
- Start praying and reading at the same time
- Read something from the Bible every day
- Trust that what you are reading is good and can effect change
- Read through the Bible at least once in your life if not more
- Begin using extra biblical resources for study
- Keep reading and praying
- Purchase a study bible or commentary
- Expect more out of yourself
- Read and pray and don’t stop
Steps to Exegetical study:
- Find the text you want to study
- Examine the literary context
- Examine the historical context
- Establish the meaning
- Determine the theological principle
- How do I apply this?
In the final sermon of our series in 1 Peter, Pastor Brice explains how we can learn to resist the attacks of the enemy by becoming spiritually mature.
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Spiritual Maturity and the Attacks of the Enemy
1 Peter 5:8-14
I. Being spiritually mature is being submitted to the leadership of a great local body of believers
II. Being spiritually mature is being humble about your needs and spiritual journey
III. Being spiritually mature is being aware of your surroundings
IV. Being spiritually mature is being able to stand your ground
In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill discusses what it means for Christians to be clothed with humility and why it matters.
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Who Do You Think You Are?
1 Peter 5:5-7
I. Humble yourselves toward your elders
II. Humble yourselves toward each other
A. How
B. Why
III. Humble yourselves toward God
In this sermon, Pastor Brice continues to explain how church elders must shepherd by following the example of Christ.
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Elders: God's Choice to Lead the Local Body of Christ - Part 2
1 Peter 5:3-4
II. God has commanded the way the elders should lead
A. Not under compulsion
B. Not for shameful gain
C. Not domineering
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses the roles and responsibilities of elders in the local church.
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Elders: God's Choice to Lead the Local Body of Christ
1 Peter 5:1-2
I. God has chosen elders to lead the church
A. Elders will be the first judged
B. Elders are responsible for those under their care
In this sermon, Pastor Brice returns to the theme of suffering well as a Christian and discusses how it is possible.
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A Christian’s Response to Trials in the End Times - Part 2
1 Peter 4:15-19
II. The end of all things is at hand; will you suffer well?
III. The end of all things is at hand; will you suffer in faith?
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why Christians “can rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.”
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A Christians Response to Trials in the End Times
1 Peter 4:12-14
I. The end of all things is at hand; How will you respond to the testing?
A. Testing is common to all people, and a certainty for Christians
B. Testing should be viewed joyously
C. Testing is a blessing for those with the Spirit of God
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the Holy Spirit empowers each believer with unique gifts in order to edify the church.
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Christian Action in the End Times - Part 2
1 Peter 4:10-11
III. The end of all things is at hand; Will you use your gifts to edify the church?
A. Each person has a gift
B. Each gift is meant for service to the church
C. Each gift is unique to that person
D. Each gift is either speaking or service
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how Christians should live knowing that the end of all things is at hand.
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Christian Action in the End Times
1 Peter 4:7-9
I. The end of all things is at hand; How does that knowledge impact your commitment to the Lord?
II. The end of all things is at hand; How does that knowledge impact your love for the church?
In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick discusses why the resurrection of Jesus matters, how we can actually believe it is true, and how it must transform our lives if we claim to believe it.
Resurrection Sunday 2023:
The Undeniable Truth of the Resurrected Christ
1 Corinthians 15:1–25
I. Why does the resurrection matter?
A. The resurrection confirms the identity of Jesus
B. The resurrection confirms the words of Jesus
C. The resurrection completes the saving work of Jesus
II. How can we believe the resurrection is true?
A. He appeared to many
B. The tomb was empty
C. The story could not have been invented or imagined
III. What impact does the resurrection have on our lives?
In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill explains how we can arm ourselves with the mind of Christ by fleeing sin and living in the Spirit.
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Gonna Change My Way of Thinking
1 Peter 4:1-6
I. We must arm ourselves with the mind of Christ
II. We must leave sin where it lies
A. You've already lived in sin enough
B. Abstaining from sin is strange and offensive
III. We must live in the Spirit
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the story of the ark & flood is a picture of baptism, which both point to the saving work of Christ.
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The Message of the Victorious Christ
1 Peter 3:19-22
II. The Victorious Sermon (18b-19)
III. The Victorious Work (20-22)
A. Baptism is not the removal of dirt from the body
B. Baptism is an appeal to God
C. Baptism saves in the same manner as the story of Noah
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches about the victorious suffering of Christ.
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The Suffering of the Victorious Christ
1 Peter 3:18-19
I. The Victorious Suffering (18a)
A. He suffered once for sin
B. He stood in our place
C. He ushered us to the father
II. The Victorious Sermon (18b-19)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice offers three more commitments that Christians should make regarding how we treat those who wrong us.
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Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil - Part 2
1 Peter 3:13-17
V. I am going to think and live in a hopeful way
VI. I am going to be prepared to defend the hope I have
VII. I am going to disarm all of my enemies
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:9-12 about four commitments that Christians should make regarding how we treat those who wrong us.
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Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil
1 Peter 3:9-12
I. I am going to be a blessing even when I am not blessed
II. I am going to speak good and true words
III. I am going to act in a holy way during all circumstances
IV. I am going to trust the Lord to hear my prayers
In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how Christians can learn to “love life and see good days” by developing attitudes and behaviors that imitate Christ.
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How to Love Life and See Good Days
1 Peter 3:8
I. Unity of mind
II. Sympathy
III. Brotherly love
IV. Tender hearts
V. Humble minds
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:7 about why and how husbands are called to honor their wives.
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The Honorable Works of a Godly Husband
1 Peter 3:7
I. The honorable works of a Godly husband
A. His Godly submission
B. His emotional intelligence
C. His gentle spirit
D. His commitment to biblical equality
E. His spiritual headship
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:1-6 about the redeeming qualities of a Godly wife.
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The Redeeming Quality of a Godly Wife
1 Peter 3:1-6
I. A Godly wife submits to her own husband for the sake of his soul
A. She adorns herself with respectful and pure conduct
B. She adorns herself with a gentle and quiet spirit
II. A Godly wife submits to her own husband for the sake of her soul
Commemorating Vintage Church’s ten year anniversary, in this sermon Pastor Brice looks at how the church can create a lasting heritage.
10 Year Celebration
A Lasting Heritage
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
I. We create a lasting heritage when we see image bearers as spiritual beings (16)
II. We create a lasting heritage when we see ourselves as a new creation (17-18a, 21)
A. The old has passed away
B. We are reconciled to God through Christ
C. Christ was made like us so that we could be like him
III. We create a lasting heritage when we see ourselves as ambassadors for Christ (18b-20)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how we can follow the example of Christ when we are treated unfairly.
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Tracing the Life of Christ During Unjust Treatment
1 Peter 2:21-25
I. Walking in the Example of Christ during unjust treatment
A. You have been called to this life (21)
B. Christ set the example of holiness during unjust treatment (22-23a)
C. Holiness during unjust treatment is an act of faith (23b)
II. Walking in the Power of Christ during unjust treatment (24-25)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how submission to authority demonstrates grace, even to unjust leaders.
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The Christian Responsibility to Display Grace to Unjust Authority
1 Peter 2:18-20
I. It is the Christian duty to be subject to worldly authority
A. Fear of the Lord will produce respect of authority
B. Fear of the Lord will return grace to ungracious authority
How does this text apply to modern times?
1. We honor God and display grace to unjust leaders by keeping jobs more than leaving them
2. We honor God and display grace to unjust leaders by working hard in spite of their rewards or behavior
3. We honor God and display grace to unjust leaders by being mindful of the will of the Lord in all circumstances
In this sermon Pastor Brice explains why Christians are called to "be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution."
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The Christian Response to Civil Authority
1 Peter 2:13-17
I. Be subject to civil authorities
A. They are mere creatures
B. For the Lord's sake
C. For our gospel witness
D. For our good
II. Do not abuse the freedoms God has given us
A. Do not use your freedom to mistreat people
B. Do not use your freedom to abandon the saints
C. Do not use your freedom to take lightly the judgment of God
D. Do not use your freedom to as an excuse for lawlessness
As we return to 1 Peter, in this sermon Pastor Brice explains why the call the “abstain from the passions of the flesh” is necessary for Christians to effectively proclaim the Gospel.
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The Evangelistic Nature of Our Holy Conduct
1 Peter 2:11-12
I. Holy conduct is an attainable goal
II. Holy conduct gives peace to your soul
III. Holy conduct gives us a good name
IV. Holy conduct proves that the gospel is effective
V. Holy conduct is evangelstic in nature
In this sermon, Pastor Brice shows how Ephesians 5:15-21 can help us better glorify God in 2023.
Seven Practices for a Balanced and Spiritually Healthy New Year
Ephesians 5:15-21
- Examine your path
- Redeem your time
- Seek the will of the Lord
- Be filled with the Spirit
- Worship Collectively
- Count your blessings
- Put others first
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the Messiah was the fulfillment of all God’s plans.
Jesus Messiah, The Ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 1:1-3
I. God has been working throughout history to point men to the son
A. God spoke in many times and many ways
B. His word and work has been perfect at every stage
II. God at the perfect time sent his son as the completion of that work
A. Jesus is the heir of all things and creator of the world
B. Jesus is the radiance of the father’s glory
C. Jesus is the exact imprint of the father’s nature
D. Jesus is the creator and sustainer of all things
E. Jesus is the perfect prophet, priest and king
In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick teaches how King David foreshadowed Christ, the ultimate conqueror and king.
Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better David
Acts 2:22–36
I. Conquered the enemy
II. Established a kingdom
III. Brought the presence of God
In this third sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Stephen McNeill discusses how the law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ.
Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better Moses
Deuteronomy 18:15-18
I. Christ fulfilled the law of Moses
A. He perfectly obeyed the law
B. He perfectly embodied the law
II. Christ clarified the law of Moses
III. Christ is the authority of the law of Moses
Takeaways:
1. Who do we say Jesus is?
2. What does our obedience look like?
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Isaac in the Old Testament is a type of Christ, the promised Messiah.
Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better Isaac
Genesis 22:1-19
I. Isaac and Jesus were only begotten sons
II. Isaac and Jesus were named by God
III. Isaac and Jesus were miraculously conceived
IV. Isaac and Jesus were burnt offerings
V. Isaac and Jesus were offered up
VI. Isaac and Jesus were accompanied by two men
VII. Isaac and Jesus carried the wood for their sacrifices
VIII. Isaac and Jesus carried the wood for their father’s fire
XI. Isaac and Jesus were both expected to be resurrected
A. Jesus, unlike Isaac, knew all along that he was the sacrifice
B. Jesus, unlike Isaac, was perfect and was the only possible sufficient sacrifice
C. Jesus, unlike Isaac, was God and he atoned for our sins and was a pleasing sacrifice by his
death and resurrection
In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how the sin of the first Adam shows our need for the coming of Christ, the second Adam.
Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better Adam
Romans 5:12–21
I. Adam was disobedient; Christ was obedient
II. Adam brought condemnation; Christ brought justification
III. Adam brought death; Christ brought life
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how Jesus is the cornerstone of the church.
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The Cornerstone and the Living Stones
1 Peter 2:4-10
I. Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of the Church (4-6)
A. Jesus Christ is the living stone
B. He is chosen by God and precious
C. Upon Christ the temple of God is built
1. Through him we are living stones
2. Through him we are priests of God
II. The blessings of God come to those who believe (7-10)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses the incredible power of God’s Word in the lives of Christians.
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The Living and Abiding Word of God
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
I. The wonderful Word of God
A. Purifies our soul (22)
B. Causes us to be born again (23)
C. Produces continual growth and longing for his word (2)
D. Abides forever (23b-25)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explain how the fear of God motivates proper conduct for believers.
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The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God (2)
1 Peter 1:17-21
IV. We are on the proper path when we conduct ourselves in the fear of God 17-21
A. Fear has a place in the lives of believers
B. We fear because our father is our judge
C. We fear because of the great cost of redemption
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Not redeemed with perishable things
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Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ
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Redeemed by a substitutionary sacrifice
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Our redemption was foreknown
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Our redemption was powerful
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why we are called to holy conduct and how focusing on our hope makes that quest possible.
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The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God
1 Peter 1:13-16
I. We are on the proper path when we have a proper focus on our hope (13)
A. Prepare for action
B. Be sober minded
C. Focus on the grace to come
II. We are on the proper path when do not conform to our former lust (14)
III. We are on the proper path when our conduct is holy (15-16)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice reminds us of the joy that springs from the Holy Spirit's work in us and of the Spirit's work in ages past.
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The Spirit's Ministry To Us
1 Peter 1:8-12
I. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the joy of our faith
II. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the Gospel through the prophets
A. The thread of Christ's redemption is sewn into all history
B. The prophets searched and inquired to our benefit
III. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the Gospel throughout the ages
In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how Christians can greatly rejoice even though our lives are filled with many trials.
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Rejoicing Through Trials
1 Peter 1:6-7
I. Rejoicing endures
II. Trials are temporary
A. Trials test the genuineness of faith
B. Trials result in praise, glory, and honor
C. Trials will find their purpose when Christ returns
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains that because of God's great mercy, we have a living hope in the resurrected Christ.
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A Living Hope
1 Peter 1:3-5
I. We have a living hope because God is merciful
II. We have a living hope because Jesus is alive
III. We have a living hope because of the substance of our inheritance
A. Imperishable
B. Undefiled
C. Unfading
IV. We have a living hope because we are guarded by God’s power
A. Kept in heaven for you
1. Kept by the power of God
2. Proven by our Faith
In this sermon, Pastor Brice introduces our study in the book of 1 Peter.
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An Introduction in 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:1-2
I. The Author and Audience (1)
II. The Encouragement (2)
A. The Foreknown
B. The Family
C. The Faith
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches how maturing Christians develop boldness in declaring the truth.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Boldness of the Church United
Romans 15:14-16
I. The Boldness of the Body
A. Known by goodness
B. Full of knowledge
C. Able to exhort
II. The Boldness of the Elders
A. Known by gospel centrality
B. Known by his boldness
C. Known for shaping people in godliness
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Building and Edifying the Church - Part 3
Romans 14:20-15:2
III. Building and edifying the church requires selfless judgement
A. Selfless judgement prioritizes the good of the church
B. Selfless judgement practices caution with what he approves
C. Selfless judgement perseveres with the weaker brother
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Building and Edifying the Church - Part 2
Romans 14:17-19
II. Building and edifying the church requires spiritual judgement
A. The kingdom of God does not consist merely of good works
B. The kingdom of God does consist of our service to Christ
C. The kingdom of God is built on the peace of God's people
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Building and Edifying the Church
Romans 14:13-16
I. Building and edifying the church requires sound judgement
A. Place more effort into judging ourselves (13)
B. Be wise with Christian liberties (14-15)
C. Do not allow personal pleasure to override personal responsibility (16)
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Body of Christ Walking in Love and Understanding - Part 2
Romans 14:5-12
I. Receive the weaker brother
II. Do not quarrel over opinions
III. Understand we are God's representative, but not his final authority
IV. Be convinced in your own mind about what you are doing
V. Pursue personal holiness above judgement
VI. Live in confidence because you are the Lord’s forever, but work as though it can be lost
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches about God’s commands in Romans 14 on being a church that is one in understanding even when we have different opinions.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Body of Christ Walking in Love and Understanding
Romans 14:1-4
I. Receive the weaker brother
II. Do not quarrel over opinions
III. Understand we are God's representative, but not his final authority
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Christians “cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Knowing the Time
Romans 13:11-14
I. Wake Up
II. Walk in the Light
A. Walk in Maturity
B. Walk in Freedom
C. Walk in Sacrifice
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how we fulfill the law by loving one another.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Keeping the Law Through Love - Part 2
Romans 13:8-10
I. The Debt of Love
II. The Law of Love
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from Romans 13:8 about why financial debt can be a spiritual problem.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Keeping the Law Through Love
Romans 13:8
I. The Spiritual problem of debt
A. Debt proves that our hope and reliance on God is skewed
B. Debt exposes our priorities
C. Debt removes patience and trust from the equation
D. Debt satiates the appetite of covetousness
E. Debt limits generosity
F. Debt places a cloud over your family
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The People's Responsibility to the Government
Romans 13:4-7
Returning to our series in Romans, in this sermon Pastor Brice teaches from Romans 13:1-4 about how Christian submission to government authority should look.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Governing Authorities
Romans 13:1-4
In this final sermon of our Disciplines of Grace series, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick examines how the Lord’s Prayer can help cultivate a richer discipline of prayer.
Disciplines of Grace
Prayer
Matthew 6:5-15
I. Worship
II. Surrender
III. Petition
IV. Confession
V. Help
In this sermon on the spiritual discipline of feasting, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill examines what feasting is about and how we can practice it in a spiritually beneficial way.
Disciplines of Grace:
Feasting
Exodus 12-13, Psalm 104
I. Feasting is about remembering
II. Feasting is about paying attention
III. Feasting is about enjoying with gratitude
Ground rules for everyday meals:
1. Sit at the table.
2. Leave your phones somewhere else.
3. Give thanks, and then talk.
Mike Cosper’s ground rules for feasts:
1. Turn off your phones.
2. Do not plan on counting calories, carbs, sugars, or any other nonsense.
3. The giant bowl of buttered noodles.
4. Conversations will be driven by joy.
5. Plan for abundance.
6. Lighten up.
7. Call attention to the feast.
8. Feasting is a practice.
In this sermon, guest preacher Matt Moore from Cedar View Baptist Church in Olive Branch teaches how we practice spiritual disciplines within the community of the local church.
Disciplines of Grace:
Routines & Rhythms
Acts 2
In this sermon, guest preacher Lee Brand from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary examines what should drive Christians into God’s word.
Disciplines of Grace:
What Drives Us to Get in the Word?
2 Timothy 3:16-17
I. We are driven to study the Bible when we understand the GIFT of the Scripture. (16a)
A. The MOUTH that gave the Gift.
B. The MAGNITUDE of the Gift.
II. We are driven to study the Bible when we understand the GAIN of Scripture. (16b)
A. Through the Scripture we gain an understanding of WHAT IS RIGHT. (DOCTRINE)
B. Through the Scripture we gain an understanding of WHAT IS NOT RIGHT. (REPROOF)
C. Through the Scripture we gain an understanding of HOW TO GET RIGHT. (CORRECTION)
D. Through the Scripture we gain an understanding of HOW TO STAY RIGHT. (INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS)
III. We are driven to study the Bible when we understand the GOAL of Scripture. (17)
A. The goal of the Scripture is to move us to Spiritual MATURATION.
B. The goal of the Scripture is to move us to Practical MOBILIZATION.
In this sermon, guest preacher Blake McCollough from Mercy Hill Church examines how seeking God through Scripture reveals the words of eternal life, communicates God’s glory, and causes our joy.
Disciplines of Grace:
Scripture Intake
Psalm 19
I. The wealth of the scriptures (7-9)
II. The worth of the scriptures (10)
III The work of the scriptures (11-14)
In this sermon on the spiritual discipline of solitude, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill examines Jesus’s habit of solitude and how and why we should practice it.
Disciplines of Grace:
Solitude
Luke 22:39-46
I. Jesus's habit of solitude is worth imitating
A. Jesus commanded it
B. The Lord ministers uniquely in solitude
C. Solitude helps us process, recover, and prepare
II. Jesus's habit of solitude is formative
A. Prayer
B. Study
C. Contemplation
Conclusion:
-Daily solitude
-Little solitudes
-Extended solitudes
In this sermon on the spiritual discipline of fasting, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick examines what the Bible teaches about fasting, including why, when, and how believers should practice it.
Disciplines of Grace
Fasting
Matthew 6:16–18
I. What is fasting?
II. Why should we fast?
III. When should we fast?
IV. How should we fast?
In this sermon on the spiritual discipline of generosity, Pastor Brice teaches about the true marks of generosity as a calling for all believers.
Disciplines of Grace
Generosity
Acts 4:32-37
I. Barnabas is a model of generosity
A. He gave his resources
B. He gave his time and energy
C. He gave his life
Marks of Generosity
1. You understand generosity is a calling
2. You spend most of your giving to the church and those in your sphere of influence
3. You give sacrificially and cheerfully
4. You give secretly and consistently
5. You give to the glory of the Lord
In this introduction to our summer sermon series “Disciplines of Grace,” Pastor Brice explains how cultivating spiritual disciplines makes us like the “tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season.”
Disciplines of Grace
Walking in the Way
Psalm 1:1-3
I. Blessed is the disciplined man
A. He is disciplined in the way
B. He is blessed on the way
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains what exactly the biblical call to bless those who persecute us means.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Loving our Enemies
Romans 12:14-21
I. We love our enemies when we do what is unexpected
A. Empathize with our enemies
B. Seek peace
C. Do not be overcome with evil
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches about the characteristics that are evident in the lives of those who are compelled by genuine love.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Christianity in Motion - Part 2
Romans 12:9-13
II. Love in action
A. Deep brotherly affection
B. Giving preference to one another
C. Zealous for good works
D. Fervent in spirit
E. Serving the Lord
F. Rejoicing in hope
G. Patient in tribulation
H. Constant in prayer
I. Contributing to each others need
J. Hospitable
In this sermon, Pastor Brice defines genuine, godly love and how it impacts the lives of believers.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Christianity in Motion - Part 1
Romans 12:9-13
I. Love defined
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is discriminating
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches how God uses the unique spiritual gifts of each believer to edify the church.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Ministry of the Church, To the Church - Part 3
Romans 12:3-8
III. We must discover and practice using our spiritual gifts (6-8)
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the church is unified as one body, with one spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Ministry of the Church, To the Church - Part 2
Romans 12:3-8
II. We must function as a member of the church (4-5)
A. The Church is a body
B. The Church is one body
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches why true humility is a prerequisite to functioning as a member of the body of Christ.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Ministry of the Church, To the Church
Romans 12:3-8
I. We must judge ourselves with sober judgement (3)
A. Wrong thinking is thinking too highly of yourself
B. Wrong thinking is thinking too lowly of yourself
II. We must function as a member of the church (4-5)
A. The Church is a body
B. The Church is one body
In this sermon from Romans 12:2, Pastor Brice teaches what it means to not conform to the world but to be transformed by the renewed mind.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Reasonable Worship - Part 2
Romans 12:2
II. Spiritual transformation is the most obvious work of God
A. God’s working transforms our actions
B. God’s working transforms our minds
In this sermon from Romans 12:1, Pastor Brice teaches why the paradox of being a “living sacrifice” is central to Christian worship.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Reasonable Worship
Romans 12:1
I. Service to God is the most reasonable work for a Christian
A. Motivated by mercy
B. Sacrificial worship
In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Brice explores how God’s infinite wisdom should cause us to marvel at his plan to save.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Exploring God’s Wisdom in Salvation
Romans 11:33-36
I. We must trust in the gospel because God is infinite in wisdom
A. He knows everything
B. His knowledge makes his wisdom immensely rich
C. His judgements and ways are unknowable
II. We must trust in the gospel because God is infinite in being
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how God's unchanging character guarantees that he will keep his promises.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Has God Rejected His People? - Part 6
Romans 11:28-32
VI. God keeps his covenant because of his unchanging character
A. God is immutable, therefore his covenant endures
B. God is love, therefore his mercy endures
C. God is just, therefore all people are consigned to disobedience
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how God demonstrates both his justice and his grace through Israel’s unbelief.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Has God Rejected His People? - Part 5
Romans 11:22-27
V. Through Israel’s unbelief God is showing both justice and grace
A. We should take note of Israel’s history
B. We should take note of God’s faithfulness
C. We should take note of God’s way to salvation
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how God grafted branches into his covenant people.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Has God Rejected His People? - Part 4
Romans 11:17-21
IV. He has grafted in new branches
A. There is one tree with various branches
B. Each branch is dependent on the root
1. Work out their salvation in fear and trembling
2. Do not become proud
3. Do not assume God’s favor
In this sermon, Pastor Brice shows how God used the Israelites’ rejection of the Messiah to bring the Gospel to the world.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Has God Rejected His People? - Part 3
Romans 11:11-16
III. Israel’s rejection has opened the gospel to the world
A. Israel was intended to be God’s gospel light
B. Israel took God’s covenant for granted
C. The Gentile faith brought out Israel’s jealousy
D. Israel's rejection is not final
Continuing in Romans 11, in this sermon Pastor Brice continues to demonstrate how God is faithful to his promise to save his people.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Has God Rejected His People? - Part 2
Romans 11:7-10
II. Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking
A. They lulled themselves into a stupor
B. They became content in their prosperity
C. Most were passed over
In this sermon from Romans 11, Pastor Brice teaches how God keeps his promise to Israel by preserving a remnant by grace.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Has God Rejected His People?
Romans 11:1-6
I. The promise of God to Israel stands
A. A single testimony
B. A small but significant remnant
C. A remnant of grace
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Israel is Without Excuse
Romans 10:18-21
I. All mankind is without excuse
A. They have heard the gospel
B. They have understood the gospel
C. They have rejected the gospel
In this sermon from Romans 10:14-17, Pastor Stephen McNeill teaches why it is every Christian’s responsibility to share the Gospel so that the lost will hear and believe.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Bringers of Good News
Romans 10:14-17
I. Sending
A. General sending
B. Specific sending
II. Preaching
A. General preaching
B. Specific preaching
III. Hearing, believing, and calling in faith
A. Not all will obey the Gospel
B. Some will obey the Gospel
Application:
1. Go.
2. Send.
3. Don't stop.
In this second sermon from Romans 10:9-13, Pastor Brice explains why even though Christians may experience shame in this life, ultimately “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
Romans: The Power of the Gospel - Part 2
Salvation is the Lord’s
Romans 10:9-13
III. An Unshakable Conviction
A. The gospel is objectively true and will never disappoint
B. Sanctification shifts our action towards God’s approval
C. We may be exposed to shame in this life, but we will be covered in glory in the next
IV. A Universal Commission
A. Innumerable Redeemed
B. Uncommon Body
C. Common Salvation
In this sermon from Romans 10:9-13, Pastor Brice discusses what it means to truly confess that Jesus is Lord.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Salvation is the Lord’s
Romans 10:10-13
I. A Lordship Confession
II. A Heart Connection
A. Sincerely
B. By the Spirit
In this sermon from Romans 10:4-8, Pastor Brice examines why “Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Failure of Unbelief and the Christian Response - Part 2
Romans 10:4-8
In this sermon from Romans 10:1-3, Pastor Brice teaches why religious zeal cannot substitute for true conversion.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Failure of Unbelief and the Christian Response - Part 1
Romans 10:1-3
I. The Failure of Unbelief
A. An unfulfilled desire
B. An empty zeal
C. A self-righteousness
In this return of our Romans sermon series, Pastor Brice explains why Jesus is the cornerstone for believers but a stumbling stone to unbelievers.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Calamity of Unbelief
Romans 9:30-33
I. The Cause of Unbelief
A. The stumbling stone
B. The missed objective
II. The Cause of Belief
A. The living stone
B. The case for faith
These are unedited audio recordings of our entire Sunday services from March-November 2020. The audio quality varies. The sermons typically begin approximately 20 minutes into each recording.
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Abraham’s justification by grace through faith was an example of every person’s justification.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Abraham’s Justification Through Grace
Romans 4:9-17
I. Abraham was justified by grace and not ordinances or rites
A. He was not justified by keeping the law
B. He was not justified by ceremonial rites
II. Abraham was justified by grace and not works
A. As proof of justification through faith
B. As an example of every person’s justification
C. As proof of God’s sovereignty
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how even heroes of the faith like Abraham are saved by grace through faith in the same way we are.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Abraham’s Justification by Faith
Romans 4:1-8
I. The Jewish belief in the origin of Abraham’s justification
II. The actual origin of Abraham’s justification
III. The results of Abraham’s justification
A. Sins were forgiven
B. Sins were covered
C. Sins were not counted against him
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the justification we have in Christ is infinitely greater than our foolish pride and our unnecessary divisions.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
What Major Attributes Are Produced in Me as a Result of Justification?
Romans 3:27-31
I. Since we have been justified by Christ alone we should put away all pride
II. Since we have been justified by Christ alone we should put away all division
III. Since we have been justified by Christ alone the law is confirmed by our lives
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches how the cross was the only perfect sacrifice that could meet the demands of God’s justice.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
What Satisfies the Demands of God’s Just Nature?
Romans 3:25-31
I. The sacrifice of Christ satisfies the demands of God’s just nature
A. His faithful sacrifice satisfies the demand of justice through his blood
B. His faithful sacrifice satisfies the demand of justice through his death
C. His faithful sacrifice paid for the sin of every person who has believed and will believe
D. His faithful sacrifice makes him just and the justifier
In this sermon, Pastor Brice continues to discuss why the gift of justification by faith alone is such a foundational tenet of what we believe.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
God’s Remedy for the World’s Problem - Part 2
Romans 3:21-26
I. The Remedy is Justification
A. Justification is apart from the law
B. Justification is testified of in the Old Testament
C. Justification is the righteousness of God
D. Justification is by faith alone
E. Justification is needed by everyone
F. Justification is given as a gift
G. Justification is Jesus
In this sermon, Pastor Brice begins to look at why the justification God offers is our only hope because “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
God’s Remedy for the World’s Problem
Romans 3:21-26
I. The Remedy is Justification
A. Justification is apart from the law
B. Justification is testified of in the Old Testament
C. Justification is the righteousness of God
In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines the biblical qualifications for elders and deacons and explains why the local church’s organizational structure is so important.
The Biblical Church:
Why a Biblical Organizational Structure Matters
1 Timothy 3:1-13
I. The Biblical Leadership
II. The Biblical Servanthood
III. The Biblical Flock
As we continue in Romans 3, in this sermon Pastor Brice examines the characteristics of false teachers and other evidence of mankind’s depravity.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Are We Better Than the Jew or the Pagan? - Part 2
Romans 3:13-20
I. The charges brought against mankind
A. No one is righteous
B. No one has spiritual understanding
C. No one seeks after God
D. Their throat is an open grave
E. They use their tongues to deceive
F. Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness
G. Their feet are swift to shed innocent blood
H. Their paths are full of ruin and misery
I. They do not know peace
J. There is no fear of God in them
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why understanding mankind is spiritually dead apart from Christ is the only way to make sense of the Gospel.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Are We Better Than the Jew or the Pagan?
Romans 3:9-12
I. The charges brought against mankind
A. No one is righteous
B. No one has spiritual understanding
C. No one seeks after God
Returning to our series in Romans, Pastor Brice shows from Romans 3 why we cannot choose to live as prodigals while expecting the benefits of living in the Father's house.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Questions Concerning Paul’s Teaching
Romans 3:1-8 (2)
IV. How can God punish sin if it leads to the magnification of his glory
V. Should we sin so that grace may abound
In this sermon, Pastor Blake examines the story of the Wise Men to inspire believers to treasure scripture, give sacrificially, and walk in continual repentance in the new year.
Living in the Light of the Incarnation
Matthew 2:1–12
I. The Wise Men dwelled on God's revelation of Christ
Resolution: Make a specific plan to read and treasure the Bible more.
II. The Wise Men spent their resources for Christ
Resolution: Become more cheerful and sacrificial givers of money, time, and resources.
III. The Wise Men were changed by their encounter with Christ
Resolution: Walk in continual repentance and learn to treasure Christ above all.
In the fourth sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Brice explains how the Old Testament genealogy recounted in the first chapter of Matthew culminates in the most significant birth of all time.
Advent 2019
The Genealogy of Jesus and the Advent
Matthew 1:1-17
I. The historical significance
II. The spiritual significance
In the third sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Blake shows how familiar stories of rescue from the Old Testament period of Babylonian captivity foreshadow the coming Rescuer.
Advent 2019
Ransom Captive Israel
I. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)
II. Daniel and the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6)
III. Esther Saves the Jews (Esther 1-8)
In the second sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Stephen shows how King David, the “man after God’s own heart,” points us to the better King Jesus, who was God's heart beating in human flesh.
Advent 2019
King David and King Jesus
I. King David
II. King Jesus
Takeaways:
1. Study the Scripture.
2. God keeps his promises.
3. Keep faith in the coming King.
In the first sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Brice shows how the Passover points to the coming of Christ by teaching God’s people to wait patiently and expectantly for the Redeemer.
Advent 2019
The Passover and the Coming Messiah
Exodus 12:1-13
I. In the passover and with the coming of Christ, God offers his people an identity
A. Freedom to worship God
B. Beginning of a new people
II. In the passover and with the coming of Christ, God offers a redeemer
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the faithlessness of man could never nullify the faithfulness of God.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Questions Concerning Paul’s Teaching
Romans 3:1-8 (1)
I. What was the advantage of the Jew?
II. Does the faithlessness of man nullify the faithfulness of God?
III. Are the teachings of God on the wrong side of history?
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches why our calling to live righteously is not simply about what we do, but about our hearts.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Condemned by the Law
Romans 2:17-29 (2)
III. A levy of charges
IV. A war with the gospel
V. A path to reconciliation
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why our tendency to place our faith in religiosity can lead to an abandonment of our Christian calling.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Condemned by the Law
Romans 2:17-29 (1)
I. A heavy dependence of privilege
4 Privileges
A. Received the law of God
B. Receive special revelation
C. They knew the will of the Lord
D. They approved the law of God
II. An abandonment of spiritual responsibilities
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
God’s Judgment is Fair
Romans 2:11-16
In this sermon, Morgan Putman teaches that God’s impartial judgment is fair because basic human morality shows his law written on our hearts.
I. God shows no partiality
A. The Jew
B. The Gentile
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
How Will We Be Judged?
Romans 2:5-10
I. The person who works for the right glory, honor, and immortality
II. The person who is self-seeking and denies the truth in order to obey unrighteousness
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches why we have no right to condemn one another because all deserve God’s righteous judgment.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
No One Is Excused
Romans 2:1-4
I. All mankind is without excuse because he sees the wrath on others and judges when he should repent
II. All mankind is without excuse because we mistake God’s grace for God’s slackness
In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines how humans’ depraved desire for independence and autonomy leads to all kinds of sinful behaviors.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
When God Gives Up On You - Part 2
Romans 1:24-32
IV. Since the Lord has given up on man, man is overwhelmed with a flood of depravity
A. Sins against property or others
B. Sins of pride
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how even though God gives people up to their sinful desires, our pursuit of sin is not as strong of God's pursuit of us.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
When God Gives Up On You
Romans 1:24-32
I. Since the Lord has given up on man, man has lost the ability to think clearly
II. Since the Lord has given up on man, man has lost the ability to restrain sin
III. Even though the Lord has given up on man, the giving up is not permanent
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches the various ways we are prone to suppress God’s truth and to give his glory to other people and things.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Wrath of God - Part 3
Romans 1:18-23
I. How is the wrath of God revealed in the world?
II. Why we deserve the wrath of God
A. We have rejected the revelation of God
B. We have suppressed the truth
C. We have given God’s glory to another
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how God’s creation reveals his nature and why that revelation makes us accountable before God.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Wrath of God - Part 2
Romans 1:18-23
I. How is the wrath of God revealed in the world?
II. Why we deserve the wrath of God
A. We have rejected the revelation of God
B. We have suppressed the truth
C. We have given God’s glory to another
Romans 1:18 says “the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.” In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines why we must understand God’s wrath in order to understand his love and grace.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Wrath of God
Romans 1:18-23
In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses why we are often ashamed of the Gospel, but why we need not be, for it is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Faith Unashamed
Romans 1:16-17
I. Why are we ashamed?
A. We are ashamed because we believe the words of the enemy
B. We are ashamed because of what the Bible says about God
C. We are ashamed because of what the Bible says about Us
II. Why we shouldn’t be ashamed
A. The Gospel is the power of God
1. Power unto salvation
2. Power unto belief
3. Power of the imputed righteousness of God
B. The Gospel is the good news
1. For Everyone
2. Revealed to us
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches why those who truly understand the Gospel must lovingly proclaim the Gospel to everyone with boldness.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Serving in the Spirit of the Gospel - Part 3
Romans 1:8-16a
VI. A spirit of love
VII. A spirit of inclusivity
VIII. A spirit of resolution
In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches why continual prayer and love-motivated action must define Christians who seek to serve in the spirit of the Gospel.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Serving in the Spirit of the Gospel - Part 2
Romans 1:8-16a
IV. A spirit of prayer
A. Prayer in the spirit of the gospel is continual
B. Prayer in the spirit of the gospel is centered on the will of the Lord
C. Prayer in the spirit of the gospel is focused on mutual blessing
D. Prayer in the spirit of the gospel is powerful
E. Prayer in the spirit of the gospel is transformational
V. A spirit of action
What is your motivation for serving God? In this sermon, Pastor Brice begins to examine the characteristics that set apart Christians who serve in the spirit of the Gospel.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Serving in the Spirit of the Gospel
Romans 1:8-16a
I. A spirit of gratitude
II. A spirit of genuine faith
III. A spirit of determination
In this sermon, Pastor Brice introduces our new series in the book of Romans: The Power of the Gospel, by discussing Paul, its author, and whetting the church’s appetite for all that is to come in this rich epistle.
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Introduction
Romans 1:1-7
I. The Author of Romans
II. The Message of Romans
In this final sermon of our series on the Kingdom Family, Pastor Brice teaches how to cultivate faithful habits that build the foundation for a healthy marriage.
The Kingdom Family:
Habits of a Healthy Marriage
Proverbs 20:6-7
I. Talk is cheap
II. Faithfulness is what counts
III. The reward for faithfulness is rich
Christians often have a reputation for being anti-sex, but sex was designed by God, and should be discussed, celebrated, and used for God’s glory. In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick examines what the Bible teaches about sex compared to what the world teaches about sex.
The Kingdom Family:
Intimacy in Marriage
1 Corinthians 7:1–9
I. The world says sex is about getting;
the Bible says sex is about giving
II. The world says sex is about our bodies;
the Bible says sex is about our souls
III. The world says sex is about novelty;
the Bible says sex is about consistency
IV. The world says sex is about consent;
the Bible says sex is about covenant
V. The world says sex is about pleasure;
the Bible says sex is about procreation
VI. The world says sex is the highest goal;
the Bible says sex is a means to our highest goal
In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines what the Bible teaches about divorce and how we can build lasting marriages.
The Kingdom Family:
Marriages that Last
Mark 10:1-12
I. Marriage was created to be a lifelong, monogamous relationship between one man and one woman
A. There are two exceptions for divorce
B. There are never casualty free divorces
II. A God honoring marriage takes work
A. The work starts before marriage
B. Marriage is about the commitment
C. Marriage is about friendship
D. Marriage is about fun
E. Marriage is about communication
F. Marriage is about conflict resolution
G. Marriage is about effort
H. Marriage is about trust
In this sermon, guest preacher Ben Williams from Redeemer Baptist Church considers what it means to be faithful stewards of the life God has given us, and how being faithful stewards of God’s blessings leads us to the lasting joy that he alone offers.
The Kingdom Family:
The Joys of Being Alive
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
I. Enjoy the repetitive blessings of life (v7)
II. Enjoy maturity (v8)
III. Enjoy those God has placed around you (v9)
IV. Enjoy your work (v10)
In this sermon, guest preacher David Windham explores how parents can honor God through biblical parenting.
The Kingdom Family:
Biblical Parenting
Joshua 24:1-28
I. Remember God's faithfulness
II. Resolve to serve the Lord
III. Realize your need for God's grace
In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines how Christian husbands and wives can reverse the curse of the fall by fulfilling our biblically prescribed roles within the family.
The Kingdom Family:
Honoring God by Fulfilling Our Prescribed Roles
Ephesians 5:22-33
I. Husbands
A. Wash her with the water of the word and promote her spiritual well-being
B. Love her as his own body
C. Lead well
1. selflessly
2. sacrificially
3. humbly
II. Wives
A. Submit humbly
B. Submit willingly
C. Support your family industriously
D. Encourage your husband
E. Trust the Lord
In this sermon, Morgan Putman explains why being single is a gift that uniquely equips single people to serve God.
The Kingdom Family:
The Gift of Singleness
1 Corinthians 7:6-8; 32-35
I. Singleness is a gift
A. Protect your heart
B. Protect your purity
II. Dating
A. You’re not married
B. Honor the Lord
III. Marriage
A. Your single friends are not your projects
B. Your single friends’ feelings are valid
C. Your single friends need community
In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill teaches why and how we can build a lasting godly heritage by leading our families in worship through scripture, prayer, and song.
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The Kingdom Family: What We Build Matters
I. The consequences of our actions outlive us
A. A heritage of idolatry (Exodus 20: 4-6)
B. A heritage of worship (Psalm 103:15-19)
II. Build something that matters (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
A. Personal spiritual disciplines
B. Family worship
1. Read, pray, and sing.
2. Be brief, regular, and flexible.
In the kick off sermon for our summer series on the Christian family, Pastor Brice discusses how our willingness to obey can leave a legacy that will last.
In our final sermon in Exodus, Pastor Brice teaches how the glory of the Lord filling the tabernacle gives us a model for how we should draw near to him.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Glory of the Lord Comes Down
Exodus 40:1-38
I. The Glory of the Lord came down to show that he was near
II. The Glory of the Lord came down to show that he approved
A. Obedience was done in faith
B. Obedience was done with precision
In this sermon, Morgan Putman teaches how God calls us to use all of the gifts he has given us for his glory.
A Journey of Deliverance:
Giving of Gifts
Exodus 35:20-36:7
I. God gives his plan (Ex. 26-36)
II. God gives his gifts (Ex. 35)
A. God gave them materials
B. God gave them skills
C. God gave them leadership
III. God gives his glory (Ex. 40)
In Exodus 34 when Moses descended Mt. Sinai, the skin of his face shone because he had been in the presence of God. In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how encountering the glory of God transforms everything about us.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Transformative Power of Encountering God
Exodus 34:29-35
I. Encountering God transforms us
II. Encountering God transforms others’ perception of us
III. Encountering God transforms the message we proclaim
IV. Encountering God draws others to encounter him
In Exodus 34, God declares himself to be “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty.” In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how God’s character reveals what he expects of his people.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Character of the Lord Defined
Exodus 34:1-28
• Lessons reiterated from the Lord
• Do not make a treaty with the people of the land
• Emphasized a pattern of worship and rest
• God’s people are to give their first fruits
• The character of the Lord defined
• The Lord is merciful and gracious
• He is slow to anger
• He is abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness
In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why we must value the presence of God and the ways of God above all in order to be distinguishable as God’s children and to know his glory.
NOTE: Approximately the first half of this sermon was not recorded.
A Journey of Deliverance
Characteristics of the Earthly Intercessor and the Presence of God
Exodus 33:1-23
I. A desire for the ways of God
II. A desire to walk in the ways of God
III. A desire for the presence of God
IV. A desire to be distinguished as God’s child
V. A desire to know the glory of the Lord
Through the continued fallout of the Israelites’ sin of worshiping the golden calf, in this sermon Pastor Brice explains why God’s justice demands an acceptable atoning sacrifice.
NOTE: The first several minutes of this sermon was not recorded.
A Journey of Deliverance:
A Necessary Atonement
Exodus 32:25-35
I. Atonement is necessary because our sin brings on the wrath of God
II. Atonement brings about the propitiation of the wrath of God
III. Atonement must have an acceptable sacrifice
In this special Easter sermon, Pastor Brice teaches why we must kill sin in order to live the resurrected life.
Easter Sunday:
The Mortification of Sin and the Resurrected Life
Romans 6:1-14
I. Christians are Immersed in Christ (2-4)
II. Christians are Resurrected with Christ (5-7)
III. Christians are Kept by Christ (8-11)
Though Moses interceded to God on behalf of the Israelites for their sin of worshipping the golden calf, he then dealt with their sin through action. In this sermon, learn why sin must not only be acknowledged, but also dealt with.
A Journey of Deliverance:
From Intercessory Prayer to Action
Exodus 32:15-24
I. Sin is a celebration of misplaced delight
II. Sin, when exposed, causes the sinner to deceive
III. Sin, when left alone, becomes of cup of wrath
Though God’s wrath burned hot against his people for their sin of worshipping the golden calf, Moses interceded on their behalf, and “the LORD relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people.” In this sermon, learn how and why we are called to be people of intercessory prayer.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Person of God Intercedes
Exodus 32:7-14
I. Intercessory prayer is a way of expressing grace and mercy
II. Intercessory prayer is a way of expressing humility
III. Intercessory prayer is a way of confirming God’s providence
IV. Intercessory prayer is a way of softening the heart of man and subsiding the wrath of God
In the infamous story of the Israelites worshipping the golden calf, they show how easy it is to fall back into sin if we have not really relinquished it. In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches how we often make idols of even the blessings God has given us.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Sin that So Easily Entangles Us
Exodus 32:1-6
I. They worshipped the right God in the wrong way
II. They went back to the idols that they had never really relinquished
III. They had a distrust in the lawgiver
IV. They made idols of their blessings
We must build our lives on the Word of God, so that when our enthusiasm for God wanes, our obedience doesn't. In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains why God’s Word and the atoning blood have always been central when God’s people gather to worship.
A Journey of Deliverance:
Covenantal Worship
Exodus 24
I. Book of the Covenant
II. Blood of the Covenant
III. Response to the Covenant
IV. Glory of the Covenant
In Exodus 23, God promises to send his people the Angel of the Lord, who will go before them as protector and conqueror. In this sermon, Pastor Brice shows how this Angel, who many believe is actually Christ, teaches us about the sovereign nature of God.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Angel Before Us
Exodus 23:20-33
I. The Angel of the Lord teaches us about the sovereign nature of God
A. He is a protector
B. He is a conqueror
C. He is a commander
D. He is a purifier
E. He is uncompromising
While many of the laws God gives his people in Exodus may seem archaic, in this sermon Pastor Brice explains how they reveal that God is an advocate for the lowly and forgotten who always deals justly and compassionately.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The God of Justice
Exodus 22:16-23:19
I. A follower of Jesus should be an advocate for the lowly and forgotten
II. A follower of Jesus should be spiritually discerning
III. A follower of Jesus should give generously to our fellow man
IV. A follower of Jesus should trust in and give faithfully to the Lord
V. A follower of Jesus should deal justly and compassionately in worldly affairs
VI. A follower of Jesus should take Sabbath rest in him
What can we learn from the seemingly outdated commands in Exodus about stolen sheep and oxen? In this sermon, learn how God’s law teaches us about his just character by revealing how rescue and redemption triumph over punishment and revenge.
A Journey of Deliverance:
Punishment vs. Rescue; Revenge vs. Redemption
Exodus 22:1-15
I. General theft
II. A careless neighbor
III. Borrowing or caring for our neighbors property
What we learn about Justice from Exodus 22:1-15:
1. The Bible promotes private property ownership and the right to protect that property
2. The Bible is giving us application of Lex Talionis
3. The Bible promotes laws being enforced in proportion to the amount of guilt
4. The Bible commands Christians to seek rescue for the victim and redemption for the assailant
In Exodus 21, God gives what seem to be steep punishments for various crimes, yet his punishment is always just. In this sermon, learn how when God’s people obey his commands with consideration and diligence, we are actually loving our neighbors as ourselves.
A Journey of Deliverance:
A Good and Holy God
Exodus 21:12-36
I. Capital Offense (12-17)
II. Personal Injury (18-27)
III. Negligence (28-36)
Application:
1. Every punishment should be fitting of the crime
2. When we act diligently and responsibly we are loving our neighbor
3. We are all image bearers, which makes all life precious
What are Christians to make of passages like Exodus 21:1-11 that give regulations for slavery instead of condemning slavery outright? In this sermon, Pastor Brice gives some considerations from what the Bible says about slavery, and what difficult passages like this can teach us about how God commands his people to live righteously in an unrighteous world.
A Journey of Deliverance:
The Law and Gospel and Slavery
Exodus 21:1-11
Considerations from what the Bible says about slavery:
I. The Hebrew word for slave is translated in many different ways
II. Slavery existed long before these commands were written, and it still exists long after
III. The law is not condemning or condoning slavery, but constraining brutality and injustice amongst God’s people
IV. The bible does condemn slavery that was common in early American history
A. American slavery was a horrendous act because men, women, and children
were stolen from their home and shipped to a foreign land
B. American slavery was a horrendous act because men, women, and children
were beaten and killed by their master
C. American slavery was a horrendous act because men, women, and children
were considered lifelong possessions and not image-bearers of God
D. American slavery was a horrendous act because of the fugitive slave act