Benton Methodist Church

Pastor Brad talks about feeling rejected, left out, and disappointed and how Jesus experienced the same rejection from the world. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ZAcU8cybP8E Sermon Notes: "Rejection served a vital function in our past. In our hunter/gatherer days, being ostracized from our tribes was akin to a death sentence, as we were unlikely to survive for long...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8poJ96l48fQ

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/7-R8QwYWEzQ  

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JgDaYQtOVgs

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of Christ’s rule. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/DCPuodGkT-8 Sermon Notes: There’s a BIG difference between having Victory mindset vs. a Victim mindset:  And I quote- The victim believes the whole world is against them. The victor believes the whole world needs them. The victim sees a challenge as an obstacle. The victor considers...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XKL2DIGakmc

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about doubt and faith being a relationship builder with God. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5FKUuofm4AI Sermon notes: Think about this….and I quote- “Never forget that other people know things about you from only three sources:  What you tell them, what they imagine or assume is true, and what other people tell them about you.  There is so mu...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion for your Lenten journey. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9m2sFwCm3ZM

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of celebration and hope this Easter. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WMzXIeX3WAc

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of community stemming from your identity in Christ. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5N5FNGFDAt0

Pastor Brad Franklin discusses the meaning of Hosanna and remembering to praise the Lord.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TzBNGH1tIMg Sermon Notes:   Old Testament Meaning of the word Hosanna “Hosanna” is the English rendering of the Hebrew word hoshianna which is found only in Ps 118:25-"Save now, I pray, O LORD; O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity."   Over...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion for your Lenten journey.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qaqfSzj6Rz8 Prayer: Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to you. Take care of everything. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about God making a way for us when things seem impossible.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3megYr5K8c0 Sermon Notes: Context and Highlights about the book of Isaiah: CHAPTERS: 66 VERSES: 1,292 WORDS: 37,044 OBSERVATIONS ABOUT ISAIAH: Isaiah is like a miniature Bible: -The first 39 chapters, like the 39 books of the Old Testament, are filled...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion for your Lenten journey. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/lblWNxJPrzU  Prayer: Help me use this year’s Lent to stoke a hunger for you all year. Help me realize I am not “too busy” or “too important” to not seek your voice, your security, your deliverance.  As you search me, cleanse me, and use me to glorify you all the days...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message about encouragement.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kQ8_efg_g_c  Sermon Notes:   Pulls Others Up Rather than Pushing Others Down: Pulling Others Up: ·         Be Quick to Listen and Slow to Talk-James 1: 19 ·         Pray for someone who is hurting or burdened-Philippians 4: 13 ·         Be Patient-Ephesians 4: 2 ·         Encoura...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion for your Lenten journey. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9dz5RzL1PEw   Prayers:  1.       Thank God for the blood of Jesus that takes away your sin.  2.       Lord, thank you for the freedom you give to enjoy life in abundance. 3.       I reject every trap of the enemy, such as sin in the mighty name of Jesus.  Oh God,  Wh...

Pastor Brad Franklin speaks about emotional triggers being the clues that lead us to our paths of healing.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yrEyuEs2KJU  Sermon Notes: In the moments where you find yourself triggered, upset, or set off – pause and pay attention.  The negative emotion that you feel is a shining light on the very thing you need to begin to heal within you...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion for your Lenten journey. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XDEmPXzVbQw Notes: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Dear God,  I know you see me. I know you see that although I know you, I still chase after so many worldly lies of affirmation. I still seek validation of my worth by going along with the crowd or performing.  Help me to not boa...

Pastor Brad Franklin discusses the protection God offers and how we can stand on the promises He gives us.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IXddgliEX7w Sermon notes: B iblical Symbolism of a shield-We turn to Ephesians 6: 13-17 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefor...

Pastor Brad Franklin leads us in a Lenten spiritual discipline. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kXvr9CRU-C0 Scripture: Leviticus 14:3-4; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 51:10 Lenten Prayer: Heavenly Father,  Silence the noise in my soul. Empty me of cravings for things of this world that do not satisfy. Fill me with the bread of your presence and the living water of your mercy. I ha...

Pastor Brad Franklin’s message focuses on temptation and weakness. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bE_neOJLSrQ Sermon notes:    The Temptations Jesus faced: Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Lust of the pride of life Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which pat...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message of reflection and penitence. Watch the YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/AltAgXPZB-k

Pastor Brad Franklin leads us in a Lenten spiritual discipline.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/fitBDSPCvWI Scripture: Psalm 139 Focus: 139:23 Lenten Prayer: Dear God,  I confess I may not completely understand the “how” and “why” of Lent. I ask you to speak to me now.  Here in my quiet aloneness of my time with you, search me for any selfish motives or sins I cling to...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a message from the sermon on the mount about the choices, consequences, and how we make our decisions.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vMtuVZS-G7w  Sermon Notes: Choose Your Hard: “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard.  Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard.  Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined...

Pastor Brad Franklin brings a mid-week devotion. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/inKwFs-ZQ_Y