Sermons by Brandon Current

God has made all things and all things belong to Him for His purposes. None have a right to approach such a God of power and holiness, except those who are holy themselves. However all people, being unclean, are cut off from God's presence, the very thing they were created for. So Christ descended into our uncleanness to sanctify a people for Himself. All who receive Him by faith become, together,...

When Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" from the cross, he was not only expressing his anguish but also quoting Scripture. In doing so, he proclaimed the purpose of his suffering and anchored himself in the promises of Psalm 22. This psalm reveals that Jesus took upon himself our sin and suffering to deliver us and to redeem a people from every nation to worship God and s...

The Corinthians' clamoring for influence and status revealed a heart of pride that was absent of love; true concern for one another. Love is God's nature, so without love, everything that impressed them was in fact empty and evil. When we view ourselves in relation to who we are in God and his love for us, our pride melts away and we are free to seek the good of others.

The description of the kinds of gifts that God has given to his church, through the Holy Spirit, for the strengthening of his Body indicate what a healthy church looks like; grounded in truth, and joyfully flourishing in relational and situational peace and wholeness.

Just as a body consists of many parts, each with a vital role, so God works through every believer He has placed in the local church, empowering them by His Spirit for the good of the whole. Each member should actively exercise their spiritual gift to fulfill their essential role in blessing and strengthening the Body of Christ.

The gospel of Jesus Christ loses its power in our witness if it is not backed by a life that reflects Him. We grow into Christlikeness by following the example of those who are already walking closely with Him.

Regardless of what happens on this earth, It is in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ. All who set their eyes, look by faith to Him, He shall gather at the river that flows from the throne of God.   "Where God is in the midst of her, She shall not be moved."

Being part of a church family, receiving baptism, and regularly sharing in communion are not guarantees of eternal life. Most of the Israelites, though they were part of the covenant community, did not enter the Promised Land, but died under God's judgment because of their sins. Their example serves as a warning to us not to presume upon God's grace. Instead, we must learn to rely on God's strengt...

Every believer must live a focused life advancing the Kingdom of God. This means living a disciplined life, without exception, pursued all the way to the finish line. Such a lifestyle maximizes our fruit in Christ's name and prevents spiritual ruin.

Followers of Christ are called to lay aside their rights, interests, and preferences whenever these might hinder the advancement of the gospel. Like Paul, we are to make ourselves servants to all, accommodating ourselves to others in everything that is not a moral issue. By identifying with others and meeting them where they are, we create the greatest opportunity to win them for Christ. In doing...

Passage Summary: Paul lays aside his right to financial support from the Corinthians in order to demonstrate that though he is required by God to preach the gospel to them, he does it freely from the heart out of love for God and his listeners. Sermon Summary: There are many things the Lord Jesus requires of his followers. Chief among them is that everything we do comes freely, joyfully, and willi...

Every believer is to know the Word of God thoroughly and to cultivate a habit of daily devotional time in the Bible so that they may remain close to the Lord and in his blessing and pass that blessing on to future generations.

Psalm 98 gets at the heart of Christmas. It is a joyful call to worship the God who mercifully saves his people from their sins, renews his creation, extends his happy rule to every nation on earth, and makes every sad thing come untrue.

David prays that God would pour out His justice and righteousness through his son Solomon's reign, and even more so through the future Messiah, whose kingdom will be eternal, global, and characterized by peace and prosperity for all. This psalm paints a picture of the Church's spiritual triumph over the world now and the perfect government of Jesus in the world to come.

The goal of all creation is the praise of God's glory. God made man the crown and steward of his creation in order to publish his greatness throughout the earth. Yet man seized that crown for his own glory and fell from his honored position. So the Son of God laid aside his glory and became one of us in our humiliated state in order to perfectly fulfill God's intended role for humanity and to shar...

God's solution to the raging of evil was to set up his own Son as King - to be a warrior to dash down pride and evil, and a fortress to those who love and shelter in him. In Him, judgment and mercy meet, calling all to bow in reverence and find safety in His reign.

Paul provides a personal example of how love and concern for others lead him to willingly forgo his rights—specifically, the right to financial support from the Corinthian church. To use this example of self-denial effectively, Paul first establishes that he genuinely has this right. In doing so, he not only highlights his personal sacrifice but also firmly upholds the principle of compensating mi...

God's truth must be applied to our actions through the filter of love. Even when something is not inherently sinful, it becomes forbidden to us if it causes a brother or sister in Christ to struggle in conscience or to be tempted toward actual sin.

Once practical considerations are carefully weighed, we have freedom in Christ to make significant commitments and life choices. Ultimately, our focus, attention, and energy should be on serving the Lord in light of His imminent return. Therefore, we ought to simplify our lives and commitments to serve the Lord without distraction."

God has providentially placed each of us in our current situation. Therefore, faithfulness to Him isn't about seeking a more ideal position but about stewarding our present situation with godliness and contentment. Our calling to serve God can be fulfilled in any circumstance because our ultimate identity is found in Christ, not in our earthly status.

Marriage vows are sacred and must not be broken. However, when vows are broken the offended party is free from their vows. Ultimately, God's heart is for faithfulness, forgiveness, and reconciliation, so the peacemaking spirit of the gospel should reign in our hearts and homes.

Although our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, this does not mean that physical pleasure or marital union should be avoided. Remaining single for the purpose of serving God is good, but only if it can be done without stumbling in desire. God has provided marriage as a protection against sexual temptation. Those who are single and tempted should seek marriage, and those who are married shou...

Christ has forgiven, cleansed, and united us to himself so that we may be freed to worship Him. Therefore, all our actions are constrained to serving God and edifying ourselves and others. Gratifying the appetites of the flesh and the desires of the heart is 'lawful' only to the degree that it serves this purpose.

Since we have the mind of Christ, even the least among us is better equipped to resolve disputes between believers than the wisest judge of this world. Yet, the real injustice lies in how we often care more about our own interests than the reputation of Christ and the well-being of our brothers and sisters in the faith.