Liberty City Podcast

What does it take for a nation to rise—and what causes a nation to fall? As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Pastor Tim Brannon explores the remarkable rise of the United States, the Founders’ reliance on divine Providence, and their conviction that liberty could not endure apart from morality, faith, and personal responsibility. But this message is not...

Special Guest Rev. Mark Grizzard

From the very beginning, God’s desire was not religion—it was relationship. Humanity was created to walk with God as beloved sons and daughters, hearing His voice and living in the security of His love. Yet when the enemy introduced lies about the Father in the Garden, mankind became separated from the One who gave them both life and identity. In this message, Pastor Tim Brannon explores the Fathe...

In this message from 2 Corinthians 13 and 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Tim Brannon challenges believers to turn their attention inward rather than outward. While the Corinthian church was busy questioning Paul’s authority and criticizing others, Paul issued a sobering command that still speaks to the Church today: “Examine yourselves.” What does it mean to truly be in the faith? How do we avoid becomi...

Special guest Pastor John Tsironis from Hope Church in Akron, Ohio

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came exactly as Jesus promised. The Church was born, fearful disciples became bold witnesses, and the gospel began spreading throughout the world. But Pentecost was never intended to be merely an event we celebrate—it was intended to be a lifestyle we live. In this message, Pastor Tim Brannon explores a powerful truth found in Acts 2 and Acts 4: the same disciples who...

Many believers celebrate Christmas and Easter as the defining moments of the Christian faith. But what if the story doesn’t end at the empty tomb? In this Pentecost message, POWER UP, Pastor Tim Brannon explores why the resurrection was never meant to be the final destination of redemption—it was the doorway into a Spirit-empowered life. Through Acts 1–2, we discover that Jesus instructed His disc...

What do you do when God has given a promise… but the fulfillment hasn’t arrived yet? In this Ascension Sunday message, Pastor Tim Brannon explores the sacred space between resurrection and Pentecost—the “in-between” season where the disciples were called not to strive, but to wait upon the Lord. Drawing from Luke 24 and Acts 1, this message speaks directly to anyone living between prayer and break...

In this message, Pastor Tim Brannon takes us to John 6:66–69, where the crowd that once followed Jesus in awe of His miracles begins to walk away when His teaching becomes difficult to accept. Thousands who had seen the bread multiplied and the sick healed are now faced with a decision: stay with Jesus when it costs something—or turn back. At the center of this message is a piercing question: How...

What does it really mean to be all in? In this throwback message from May 11, 2025, Pastor Tim Brannon challenges us to move beyond casual Christianity into a life of complete surrender. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:24–25, this sermon confronts the tension between holding on and letting go—between saving your life and truly finding it. Through compelling stories—from the relentless purs...

What does real, unshakable confidence actually look like? In this powerful message, “I WILL BE CONFIDENT (Ain’t Nothing Gonna Back Me Down)”, Pastor Tim Brannon challenges the difference between talking about faith and living it—especially when life gets hard. Rooted in Romans 8:28–31, this sermon declares a bold truth: confidence isn’t based on circumstances—it’s anchored in who God is and what H...

What are you really hungry for? In this message from Liberty City Methodist Church, Pastor Tim Brannon challenges us to look beyond surface-level faith and ask a deeper question: Are we seeking Jesus for what He can do—or for who He is? Drawing from John 6:26–36, this sermon explores the tension between temporary satisfaction and eternal fulfillment. Just like the crowd that followed Jesus for bre...

Celebrate Resurrection Sunday with this powerful message, The Risen King, from Liberty City Methodist Church, as Pastor Tim Brannon walks through the breathtaking account of the empty tomb in Gospel of Matthew 28:1–10. This message captures the emotional journey of Holy Week—the soaring expectations of Palm Sunday, the crushing disappointment of the cross, and the heavy silence of Saturday. In tho...

On this Good Friday, Pastor Tim Brannon delivers a powerful message titled The Crucified King, tracing the final steps of Jesus from the celebration of Palm Sunday to the suffering of the cross. Walking through the events of Holy Week, this message reveals that nothing about the cross was accidental—every moment was intentional, every step purposeful, and every prophecy fulfilled. Centered in Gosp...

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, The Unexpected God, Pastor Tim Brannon walks through Gospel of Luke 19:28–44, bringing us face-to-face with a moment that changed history—the day Jesus entered Jerusalem. The crowds shouted “Hosanna,” expecting a conquering king. But what they received was something entirely different: a humble King riding on a donkey, a Savior not just for a nation, but for t...

In Week 3 of the Positioned for Purpose series, Pastor Tim walks through Paul’s powerful message at Mars Hill in Athens, focusing on Acts of the Apostles 17:24–31. Surrounded by idols, temples, and competing philosophies, Paul challenges one of the most intellectual audiences of the ancient world to do something simple—but life-altering: rethink their understanding of God. This message explores wh...

In Week 2 of the Positioned for Purpose series, Pastor Tim continues Paul’s message at the Areopagus in Athens, focusing on Acts of the Apostles 17:26–28. After declaring that God determines the times and places where people live, Paul explains why God has arranged life this way—so that people might seek Him and discover that He is not far from any of us. In this message, “Closer Than We Think,” w...

In Week 1 of the Positioned for Purpose series, Pastor Tim explores Paul’s message at the Areopagus (also known as Mars Hill) in Athens from Acts of the Apostles 17:26. Speaking to some of the most respected thinkers in the Greek world, Paul declares a powerful truth: God determines the times and places where people live. What does that mean for us today? In this message, we are reminded that our...