Arise Church with Brent Simpson

Dr. Michael Brown sits with Pastor Brent to discuss LGBTQ+ theology. In this conversation he answers questions about: Mathew Vines pro-gay theology. What was the sin of Sodom (Inhospitality. Rape. General wickedness)? Moses, the law, and LGBTQ+, What Jesus said about homosexuality, Natural vs Unnatural, The Greek words Malakos and Arsenokoite, David & Jonathan, Ruth & Naomi, Eunuchs, the centurion...

1 Kings 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14   FIVE CHARGES TO MEN ON THIS FATHER’S DAY 1. Act Like A Man. 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 14:12 2. Be Watchful. 3. Stand Firm. 4. Be Strong. 5. Do Everything in Love. Vs 12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established. Reflection Questions: 1. What do you believe it means to “Act like a man”? 2. How (or how have th...

1. We Must Know the Word of God. 2 Timothy 4:3,  I Corinthians 6:9-12, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Corinthians 10:13 2. We Must Seek the Heart of God. John 3:16, John 8:1-11 3. We Must Express the Word and Heart of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - Grace without tr...

Waiting Room to Upper Room God doesn’t own a watch, still He is never too late or never too early Dr. Larry Dossey, a Dallas internist, coined a new term called - “Hurry Sickness,” which he defines as “an increased sensitivity to the passage of time.” Silence around is the right atmosphere for a personal and intimate encounter with Jesus. Go… But First, Wait Acts 1:4 “Do not leave Jerusalem, but w...

How can we find hope in moments of despair? Why don’t I recognize Jesus all the time? What happens when what you believe and what you see don’t match? John 20:1 ‼️Not everything you hear is what you heard ‼️ - There are times where things get distorted DARKNESS IS WHEN SOMETHING IN LIFE TRIES TO CLOUD OUT THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN ANY AREA OF YOUR LIFE What in your life is clouding out the presence o...

Matthew 16:13-23 1. We need to differentiate between the inner voices speaking to us. A) The voice of the enemy. 2 Timothy 1:7 B) The voice of your flesh. Galatians 5:16-21 C) The voice of your reasoning D) The voice of your conscience 1) A good conscience I Timothy 1:5 2) A weak conscience I Corinthians 8:7 3) A seared conscience I Timothy 4:2 4) An evil conscience Hebrews 10:22 E) The voice of t...

While being a mom is a privilege it as comes with many challenges. In this panel, we talk about how it felt to go through a miscarriage, adoption, being a mom of many, and so much more!

I Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 37:23 Just because you can’t hear a sound doesn’t mean it isn’t there. 1. We must learn to expect God to speak. - You were wired to hear from God. “The ear has a poor psychological response to pure sounds.” Instead, It loves complexity… In order for the ear to respond tangibly, a minimum of three frequencies must be put into simultaneous play.” - Dr. Alfred Tomatis. 2. God’s...

John 20:11-18 Hebrews 3:15 1. God speaks. - Christianity is unique among religions. It alone offers a personal relationship with the Creator God. - Learning to hear God’s voice is the most powerful thing you will do. 2. God speaks specifically. 3. God is speaking to you. Reflection Questions: If God is speaking do you want to hear His voice? (why or why not) Has God ever spoken to you? (When, wher...

Here we stand at the fork in the road. One direction is the things God has asked us to do to be a witness. The other direction is my own way. How can I know which way is the one God wants me to go?  

The Principle of Budgeting Budgeting is simply a written cash flow for your money. Baggage Issue #1: Restrictive Regimen Baggage Issue #2: Number Phobia Baggage Issue #3: Beyond the Budget Mindset. Stewardship as expressed in the Bible means that we are giving back to God everything that belongs to Him. 1 Corinthians 10:26 , Matthew 25:14 -30 God expects us to Him an increase. His resources faithf...

Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-14, 1 Timothy 6:17 -19, John 8:36 , Luke 16:1-14 1. You were called to be free! 2. When freedom is misused, it leads us right back to bondage. 3. When freedom is used correctly it leads to serving others. Reflection Questions: What, in your opinion, is the difference between financial freedom and financial wealth? Do you serve money or does money serve you? How are you using y...

Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 22:7 1. If you want God’s blessing you must put Him first. Matthew 6:33 2. Tithing is the way you put Him first in your finances. Genesis 14:18 -20, 28:22 , Exodus 23:19 , Deuteronomy 26:1-2, 13-15, Matthew 23:23 , Hebrews 7:1-8 - Tithing is a principle, not a law. 3. Tithing is a trust challenge. Proverbs 23:4, Malachi 3:6-12 4. Tithing is a heart issue. - Money is the n...

Overcoming adversity in marriage Before stress happens decide that "Nothing's gonna stop us now!" Stress #1: Marriage Take this step: Connection Stress #2: Death Take this step: Communication Stress #3: Baby Take this step: Community Stress #4: Moving Take this step: Celebration Stress #5: New job Take this step: Coaching Genesis 2:22 -24 James 1:19 John 14:27 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Psalm 37:23 -24 R...

We are built for love songs because we are built to love. Over 40% of marriages are affected by infidelity. Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. Proverbs 6:32 But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself. Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Ten keys to...

Marriages don’t stay together because “you fooled around and fell in love”.   1.      Talk about “Priority”. 2.      “Yeah I would fight for you.” 3.      Believe it’s “because you love me” 4.      Fight for “The Love of a lifetime”     Questions 1.      What are your top priorities as people? Do they match? Can they work together? 2.      What is one thing I can fight for the sake of my marriage?...

1. To be anointed means to be set apart and empowered for a specific task.             - God still anoints today. This was not just for Biblical times.   2. The anointing is for everyone. Acts 2:1-4, 2:38 -39, 4:31 , 10:44 -46, 19:1-7, 1 Cor 1:21 -22, 12:12 -14   3. The anointing is for you! You have been set apart and called for a specific ministry.              - God wants to ordain you in your...

1 Peter 2:4-10, 4:10-11 1 Peter 2:4-10 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the...

1. From the earliest times humans have worshipped stars. Psalm 139:7-12, Exodus 20:18 -19, Psalm 19:1 - Human nature is to create high (mysterious and talented) priests in high (mysterious and lofty) places and self-submit to them. 2. Isolated human stars are destructive to the Church. Matthew 16:13 -20, John 3:30 - When the church becomes a show, we look for a star showman. - Christian "stars" ar...

Sometimes in our faith walk, we can get frustrated instead of having faith. Let's take a look at how to have faith and trust in God in the middle of frustration.

This is the best time to be a church because light works best in darkness. It shines brightest amidst the darkness. This is our opportunity to be the light. Isaiah 59:14-17 Isaiah 60:1-3 Galatians 2:20 Matthew 5:14 -16

Do you prefer mountains or beach?   Some people love mountains while others love the beach. Which are you? The two could not be more different. The mountains are high and crowded with trees and rolling hills. The beach is low, with an open landscape of water and flat horizons. While we may enjoy one more than the other, the beauty of living in Florida is that you are able to visit both of them wit...

A quarter and a dollar. A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When they were coming out of the church, the mother asked her daughter which amount she had given. "Well," said the little girl, "I was going to give the doll...

Join us as we walk through the story of the Samaritan woman and how she was in need of water, but little did she know she'd encounter the living water of Jesus that never runs dry.

Let's come with Thanksgiving. I once read of a 12-year-old boy named David who was born without an immune system. He underwent a bone marrow transplant in order to correct the deficiency. Up to that point he had spent his entire life in a plastic bubble in order to prevent exposure to common germs, bacteria, and viruses that could kill him. He lived without ever knowing human contact. When asked w...