First Baptist Brandon

Big Idea - Jesus and His death on the cross gives us freedom and liberty in Christ and has set us free from the bondage and chains of sin. Keep looking forward not backwards. Your outward activity can never take the place of you inner working. Love deeply the people that are in need of Jesus. “It is your Attitude that determines your Altitude.” Zig Ziglar “Like an ignorant child who wants to go on...

Big Idea - Through Christ we have the opportunity to be called sons of God. With that comes an amazing inheritance because we have been adopted into His family. Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Stand Firm - For you are free in Christ...

Big Idea - God is faithful to His promises and Christ is the promise of everlasting life. Stand firm on the promises of God. Stand firm on your relationship with God Stand firm on the salvation of Jesus Christ Luke 11:42-44 But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and love the love of God. These you out to have done, without neglecting the others. Wo...

Big Idea: Paul addresses that it is not through the law that we are saved but by Faith. His message is to those who have a tendency to look backward and not forward. Galatians 3:10-14 Salvation by faith alone. Christ has redeemed you. Tell the world what Christ has done for you

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Big Idea - In an ever changing world, we are reminded not to fear and yet have Faith just as the shepherds did on the night the angels came to them. Luke 2:8-20 Fear Not, the Lord is with you. The Lord brings Good News of Great Joy. May we respond in obedience as the shepherds did.

Hebrews 2:18 says this, “For in that He Himself has suffered under temptation, He is able to help those dealing with temptation. Jesus changed/changes everything Keep looking for Jesus in this Christmas season God with us

Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts nor are my ways your ways, declares the Lord. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth so are My thoughts than your thoughts and My ways your ways.” God’s way is always the best way You and I have an assignment from the Lord Let our “Yes” always be on the table Nothing is Impossible with God

Big Idea: The hope of Jesus was needed then and it’s needed now more than ever. This Christmas season let’s be looking for Jesus. Psalm 8:3 says “When I look at your heavens the work of your fingers.” Exodus 13:3 says, “Moses said to the people, remember this day in which you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, for by a strong hand the Lord brought you out of this place. We need to lea...

Big Idea - The grace of God and our faith in Christ is what allows us to be Justified. The amazing gift of God, that we can have our sins washed away. Galatians 2:15-21 We are not saved by our works. We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ. Let Christ live in you.

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Big Idea - Because of the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross, we have Freedom. No longer bound to the law. People today are longing for acceptance. God makes it clear that we should reach anyone and everyone for Jesus Christ. Let’s accept others as Christ has accepted us. Mark Batterson said “Religion is spelled do. The Gospel is spelled done.”

Big Idea - God is still in the business of changing lives for eternity. Paul is the perfect example of that. He persecuted the Church, the Bride of Christ, and yet Jesus changed his life and he would become a mighty weapon in the hands of God. There’s hope for us all. Your story is a mighty weapon for the Kingdom of God. God’s grace is more incredible than we can imagine. God will meet you where y...

We need to stand firm on the Word of God. There is no other Gospel. Please God not man. Ephesians 4:11-14

I.There Is A Race To Be Run! II. There Are Restrants To Be Removed. III. There Are Resources To Be Received.

Big Idea - As we look to our community where God has placed us how can we continue to Romans 12:1-8 We’re called to sacrifice. Do not conform to this world, instead follow God’s will. Use your gifts for the Glory of God.

Big Idea - Paul challenges us to think like Christ does and even goes so far as to challenge us to have the same mind as Christ. Philippians 2:1-11 A unified church is a blessing to the community. Do nothing out of selfish ambition. Christ humbled himself for you and me.

What a privilege to know that we can abide in Him and He is us. John 15:5 says “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him will bear much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” What a privilege that we can be a part of what God is doing. What a privilege that we can have peace.

Big Idea: One of the greatest ways to loving the city of Brandon well is by being the example in loving each other well. 1 Peter 4:7-11 Live with an expectant attitude toward the return of Christ. Acts. 1:10-11 “And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes and said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken u...

Big Idea - As we think about Brandon, we have to realize our neighbor extends to those we love and those that we might find difficult to love. Luke 10:25-37 Do for one what you wish you could do for many. Are we willing to sacrifice our time and our finances? Christ has given everything for us all.

Big Idea - We are called right here right now. Jesus wants our focus to be in our home and in our city. Christian, just do your job The Church receives its power from the Holy Spirit not form man We are to be witnesses at home and around the world

Big Idea: Share vision and theme for the upcoming year on sharing the love of Christ here in Brandon. “Desperately pursuing Jesus and bringing everyone with us.” Reach. Disciple. Send. We are to love the Lord our God with all our heart. We are to love our neighbor as ourself. Let’s pray “For Brandon”

Big Idea: A fresh and new start. Lazarus going from Death to Life, Jesus’ miracle was a massive picture of what was to come. John 11:38-44 Remove the barriers. Refocus your Faith. Matthew 17:20 “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be imposs...