Brownsburg Church of Christ

The modern world hasn’t erased God—it’s erased our habits of attention. Psalm 19 invites us to see creation, Scripture, and ourselves again, not as empty, but as saturated with meaning. The world hasn’t lost meaning—we’ve lost the way we see it. If faith feels flat or distant, this message is for you. In this opening sermon of Reenchantment, we walk through Psalm 19 to rediscover how God reveals H...

In Luke 5:17–26, Jesus heals a paralyzed man—but not before doing something even more shocking: forgiving his sins. This sermon explores why forgiveness is our deepest need, what the miracle reveals about the identity and authority of Christ, and how Jesus came not only to heal what’s broken in us, but to make us right with God. Scripture: Luke 5.17-26 (Additional Reading: 1 Corinthians 11.29-32;...

Why does Luke include the strange story of Jesus getting “lost” at age twelve? Finding Jesus shows how misunderstanding and searching are not failures of faith but part of the way disciples come to see who Jesus truly is—and where He can be found. Scripture: Luke 2.41-52 (Additional Reading: Luke 24.13-35; 1 Samuel 2.26; Luke 4.43) Warm-Up: Have you ever been looking for Jesus – only to realize yo...

What does it really mean to say that God loves us? In this final sermon of The Gifts of God, we turn to John 1 to see that the love of the Father is revealed not through force or control, but through God making room for us—and inviting us to make room for Him. Scripture: John 1.1-18 (Additional Reading: Isaiah 41.10; Philippians 2; John 3.16) Warm-Up: What would it take for you to truly believe th...

This season's joy is not mere sentiment or seasonal cheer. It is the shock of recognition that goodness has entered the world in the person of Jesus Christ. In this message, we consider what the world would look like if Christ had never come—and why His birth still gives reason for lasting joy. Scripture: Luke 2.8-14 (Additional Reading: Luke 1.41-44, 46-47; Luke 2.15-18; 2.28-32, 36-38; Matthew 2...

(The audio quality improves at 2:29) What does the Bible really mean by “peace”? This message explores how Scripture defines peace not necessarily as the absence of chaos, but as God bringing wholeness, shalom, through disorder—seen most clearly in Mary’s surrendered “Let it be.” Rooted in Matthew 1 and the story of Jesus, the sermon invites us to receive true peace by trusting what God has alread...

Before angels sang and shepherds rejoiced, God whispered a promise into a garden filled with loss: a child would come to crush the darkness. This sermon traces that ancient hope from Eve to Mary, showing how this season begins with longing. Join us as we rediscover the fierce, surprising hope that Christ brings. Scripture: Genesis 3-4 (Additional Reading: Romans 8.18-25; Psalm 139.13-16; Galatians...

On the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples walked beside Jesus without recognizing Him. In this sermon, we explore why our categories can blind us to Christ’s presence, how Scripture sets our hearts on fire, and how our eyes finally open at the table of grace. Join us as we discover the Jesus who walks with us long before we realize He’s there. Scripture: Luke 24.13-35 (Additional Reading: L...

In Mark 5, a woman who has suffered for twelve years pushes through a crowd just to touch the fringe of Jesus’ garment. What looks like desperation is actually a bold confession of who she believes Jesus to be. In this message, we explore the courage it takes to reach for Jesus—and the grace of a Savior who refuses to let faith hide in the shadows. Scripture: Mark 5.21-43 (Additional Reading: Luke...

When a desperate Gentile woman dares to ask Jesus for help, His response sounds shockingly harsh—until you realize what He’s doing. In this encounter, Jesus draws out the kind of faith that will not be denied, revealing a grace big enough for the outsider and crumbs that can feed the world.  Scripture: Mark 7.24-30 (Additional Reading: Matthew 15.21-28; Mark 6.52 & 8.17-21; John 1.9-13; Matthew 11...

In one of Jesus’ most famous stories, two very different sons both end up far from home—and one extravagant Father runs to meet them both. In this message, we’ll discover that rebellion and religion can both lead us away from God, but grace is what brings us home. Scripture: Luke 15.11-32 (Additional Reading: Romans 6.23; Genesis 4.9; Hosea 11.1-4, 8-9; Jeremiah 31.20) Warm-Up: Have you ever run a...

This week we follow Jesus into a graveyard — the story of Legion, where darkness meets its match. In a world that no longer believes in the unseen, Mark 5 reminds us that evil is real, but not ultimate. Jesus crosses into enemy territory, speaks a word of power, and turns a monster into a missionary — proving that even the tomb can become a pulpit. Scripture: Mark 5.1-20 (Additional Reading: Mark...

Filling in for Thailer this week, Grant Lyons reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not a distant force but the very presence of God within us. From creation to redemption, the Spirit breathes life, brings renewal, and empowers God’s people to live beyond their own strength. To walk by the Spirit is to live in step with God Himself, bearing His fruit, reflecting His holiness, and moving where He lead...

Filling in for Thailer this week, Dave Roberts talks about the mystery of Christ’s love for His church, a love that gives, forgives, and makes us one. True grace isn’t earned; it’s received. Just as a bride and groom become one through covenant, Christ calls us into oneness through His gift of grace.

In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash the feet of His disciples—even Judas’. This shocking act reveals not only the depth of His love but also the pattern He calls us to imitate. True greatness is found in kneeling love, the kind that serves even when it costs. Scripture: John 13.1-30 (Additional Reading: Philippians 2.5-11; Luke 22.24-27; Psalm 41.9; Titus 3.5) Warm-Up: When was the last time someone...

One of the most beloved stories of Jesus is His encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. At Jacob’s well, He speaks of a gift called ‘living water’—a gift that would change her life forever. This sermon explores what that living water means, and why her encounter with Jesus still matters for us today. Scripture: John 4.1-42 (Additional Reading: John 5.14; Jeremiah 2.13; Isaiah 55.1-7; John 1....

When a leper knelt before Jesus, he didn’t question His power—only His willingness: “If you want to, you can make me clean.” Jesus’ reply, “I do want to. Be clean,” reveals the heart of God toward us. In this message, we’ll see how Christ’s touch overcomes uncleanness, how His willingness points to the cross, and how His forgiveness brings the deepest healing we need. __________ Scripture: Mark 1....

Why is this tiny, personal letter from Paul included in the Bible at all? In this “biggest little letter,” we see the gospel at work — reshaping relationships, reconciling enemies, and planting seeds that would one day topple slavery itself. What looks like a private note becomes a living witness to the power of Christ to transform hearts, households, and history. __________ Scripture: Philemon (A...

In the final chapter of Colossians, Paul closes his letter by “name dropping” ten ordinary, messy, faithful, and sometimes flawed people. Their stories reveal how God moves the gospel forward through community — and how where we fix our attention shapes the kind of story our name will tell. __________ Scripture: Colossians 4 (Additional Reading: Acts 13.13, 15.37-39; 2 Timothy 4.10-11; 1 John 2.19...

Real transformation doesn’t happen by trying harder — it happens by becoming who you already are. In Christ, you’ve been given a new identity, but growing into it takes practice, patience, and Spirit-formed habits. This message explores how Christian virtue is cultivated when we learn to desire what God desires, even when it doesn’t feel natural at first. ____________ Scripture: Colossians 3 (Addi...

In a season marked by deep loss, Psalm 46 invites us to find refuge in God when the ground beneath us feels unsteady. This sermon explores how God’s presence sustains us in the midst of grief and reminds us of His promise: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Even when the waters roar and the mountains tremble, He is with us.

Every soul holds immeasurable worth, carrying a value far beyond what the world often measures. Life choices, relationships, and priorities take on deeper meaning when viewed through the truth that each person is created with eternal significance. Recognizing this calls for compassion, grace, and a greater awareness of how we see ourselves and others, reminding us to treat people with care and to...

In a world obsessed with new age spiritual upgrades and hidden knowledge, Colossians 2 reminds us that Christ is not a launchpad—He is the fullness of God Himself. This sermon explores how false teachings distort that fullness and how gratitude, humility, and love for God can anchor us in what we already have. Don't settle for "something extra" when you already have everything in Him. ___________...

What happens when Christ stops being the center of your life and becomes just another piece of it? In this sermon, we explore one of the earliest Christian hymns—a poetic declaration of Jesus as the one who holds all things together. Whether you’re spiritually distracted, emotionally tired, or simply going through the motions, Colossians calls us to re-center on the fullness of Christ. Because whe...

We live in a world that always wants more—but Colossians opens by reminding us we are already full in Christ. In this introduction, we explore how the Word fills us, how grace changes us, and how Christ transfers us into a new kingdom where we lack nothing. ________ Scripture: Colossians 1.1-14 (Additional Reading: John 6.32-40; Mark 4.13-20; Isaiah 55.10-11) Warm-Up: We all ache for something mor...