Messages from

2015

Providential Provision
Providential Provision
Ruth 2:14-23
The Lord provides for those who trust and obey Him.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
January 4, 2015
Providential Proposal
Providential Proposal
Ruth 3:1-18
The Lord orchestrates His plan through ordinary opportunities taken by His children.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
January 11, 2015
Providential Purchase
Providential Purchase
Ruth 4:1-12
A Redeemer must be willing and able to redeem regardless of the cost and regardless of our estate.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
January 18, 2015
Providential Restoration
Providential Restoration
Ruth 4:13-22
Our God is sovereign and good even beyond what we can see or imagine.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
January 25, 2015
Living for Christ
Living for Christ
Philippians 1:21-26
Fruitful living for Christ means laboring for another's progress and joy in the faith.
Mike Newman
February 1, 2015
Christ’s Construction Project
Christ’s Construction Project
Acts 1:1-11
Jesus will build His church with His witnesses, equipped with His word, empowered by His Spirit.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
February 8, 2015
Wanted: Apostle to Replace an Imposter
Wanted: Apostle to Replace an Imposter
Acts 1:12-16
Jesus' true witnesses are united in the body, essential to the work, expendable here on earth.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
February 15, 2015
Birth of the Church
Birth of the Church
Acts 2:1-36
The Spirit enables and embodies His witnesses testifying Jesus is Lord.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
February 22, 2015
The Biblical Manner for Speaking in Tongues
The Biblical Manner for Speaking in Tongues
1 Corinthians 14:1-28
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
March 1, 2015
The Biblical Model of Church Growth
The Biblical Model of Church Growth
Acts 2:37-47
When we focus on the depth, God will handle the breadth.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
March 8, 2015
The Whose-it’s and Whats-it’s Galore of the Kingdom
The Whose-it’s and Whats-it’s Galore of the Kingdom
Acts 3:1-4:4
Mike Newman
March 15, 2015
No Other Name
No Other Name
Acts 4:1-22
In the face of persecution, believers empowered by the Spirit proclaim the Name of Jesus as the only authority and means of salvation.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
March 22, 2015
Passion Week
Passion Week
Mark Chapters 11-15
The King’s authority is established in a suffering servant.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
March 29, 2015
Living in the Light of the Resurrection
Living in the Light of the Resurrection
Philippians 3:7-11
Nothing compares with knowing Christ, and knowing Him comes through resurrection power and shared suffering.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
April 5, 2015
A Prayer Amid Suffering
A Prayer Amid Suffering
Acts 4:23-31
In the face of persecution, believers empowered by the Spirit pray for boldness.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
April 12, 2015
Unity in the Church
Unity in the Church
Acts 4:32-37
The church is unified through being like-minded on God's Word and big-hearted with God's people.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
April 19, 2015
Spiritual Deception
Spiritual Deception
Acts 5:1-16
Lying to the church to make oneself look good is the same as lying to God.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
April 26, 2015
Fulfilling Your Calling (Part 1)
Fulfilling Your Calling (Part 1)
2 Timothy 2:1-7
A believer's faithfulness to his calling and the gospel shows itself through making disciple-making disciples, and unwavering dedication amid suffering.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
May 3, 2015
Fulfilling Your Calling (Part 2)
Fulfilling Your Calling (Part 2)
2 Timothy 2:1-7
A believer's faithfulness to his calling and the gospel shows itself through making disciple-making disciples, and unwavering dedication amid suffering.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
May 10, 2015
Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver
Acts 5:17-42
When we are faced with persecution, God expects and enables us to obey Him by teaching His Word and rejoicing in suffering.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
May 17, 2015
We Must Not Neglect The Word
We Must Not Neglect The Word
Acts 6:1-7
When the church is faced with temporal challenges, God calls us to appoint faithful men to serve so that the elders may devote themselves to the Word and prayer, the only means of gospel growth.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
May 24, 2015
A Biblical Vision for Marriage
A Biblical Vision for Marriage
Ephesians 5:22-33
Mike Newman
May 31, 2015
Contend for the Faith
Contend for the Faith
Acts 6:8-7:60
Believers are called to contend for the faith, even in the face of death, trusting that God will use it to advance His kingdom.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
June 7, 2015
Exporting the Gospel
Exporting the Gospel
Acts 8:1-25
The duties, delights, and dangers of gospel persecution.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
June 14, 2015
Seize the Opportunity
Seize the Opportunity
Acts 8:26-40
Believers obey by engaging the lost with the Word, trusting that God sovereignly prepares hearts and circumstances for conversation.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
June 21, 2015
A Chosen Instrument – Redeeming a Rebel
A Chosen Instrument – Redeeming a Rebel
Acts 9:1-19a
God grants sight to the blind and commissions them to take light into the world.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
June 28, 2015
Man of the Book
Man of the Book
2 Timothy 3:15-17
A believer's life is lived by the Word.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
July 5, 2015
A Believer’s Guide to Protecting the Church
A Believer’s Guide to Protecting the Church
2 Timothy 2:14-19
Believers protect the church by reminding of the truth, correcting false teaching, avoiding worldly chatter, and accurately handling and living God's Word.
Chris Mordecai
July 12, 2015
Following The Anointed One
Following The Anointed One
1 Samuel 20
Following the Anointed One costs everything.
Mike Newman
July 19, 2015
The New Normal
The New Normal
Acts 9:19b-30
Believers experience life changes when they defect from the world.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
July 26, 2015
Ministry Mindshift (Part 1)
Ministry Mindshift (Part 1)
Acts 9:32-10:23
Ambassadors of the gospel are not to be hindered by prejudice.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
August 2, 2015
Ministry Mindshift (Part 2)
Ministry Mindshift (Part 2)
Acts 10:24-11:18
The church is called to remove social barriers and take the gospel to all the people groups.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
August 9, 2015
Emulating Antioch
Emulating Antioch
Acts 11:19-30
Effective church growth is a result of ordinary people doing God's work, God's way.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
August 16, 2015
Power in the Midst of Persecution
Power in the Midst of Persecution
Acts 12:1-24
Though God sovereignly allows persecution of the church, believers can rest assured that He will always powerfully preserve His saints, administer justice in the end, and advance His Word in the present.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
August 23, 2015
Realities of Ministry
Realities of Ministry
Acts 13:1-13
Gospel ministry is borne out of corporate worship, employs unconventional methods, and invokes a variety of responses, all to the glory of God.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
August 30, 2015
Unity: A Q&A with Jesus
Unity: A Q&A with Jesus
Matthew 22:34-40
Glorifying God can be summed up as "Love God and love others."
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
September 6, 2015
Preaching the Promise
Preaching the Promise
Acts 13:13-52
Believers preach the gospel, understanding Christ is the fulfillment of the promise, and all nations are recipients of it.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
September 13, 2015
Do the Next Thing
Do the Next Thing
Acts 14:1-28
Believers are called to stay the Great Commission course regardless of the opposition.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
September 20, 2015
Sola Gratia
Sola Gratia
Acts 15:1-35
We are justified by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
September 27, 2015
Sovereign Steps
Sovereign Steps
Acts 15:36-16:10
Though we have ministry plans, God often reorders our steps and provides according to His plan.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
October 4, 2015
The Witness of the Word
The Witness of the Word
2 Peter 1:16-21
Mike Lumpkin
October 11, 2015
Gospel D-Day
Gospel D-Day
Acts 16:11-40
Responses of saving and persevering faith are possible only through God's gracious enablement.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
October 18, 2015
The Just Shall Live By Faith
The Just Shall Live By Faith
Romans 1:16-17
The righteousness of God is the power behind the gospel.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
October 25, 2015
Turning the World Upside Down
Turning the World Upside Down
Acts 17:1-9
Understanding how to evangelize the lost and stand with the church are crucial components to fulfilling our calling as believers.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
November 1, 2015
I Don’t Think it Means What You Think It Means
I Don’t Think it Means What You Think It Means
Acts 17:10-15
Believers are called to be open minded.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
November 8, 2015
Engage the Culture
Engage the Culture
Acts 17:16-34
Believers are provoked to engage the culture with bridges to the gospel, often enduring rejection so that some might be saved.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
November 15, 2015
Their Gods Must Be Very Small
Their Gods Must Be Very Small
Various
Steve Vinton
November 22, 2015
Joy In Our Reconciliation
Joy In Our Reconciliation
Romans 5:9-11
Fellowship with Christ brings us great joy.
Mike Newman
November 29, 2015
Joy In Our Portion
Joy In Our Portion
Psalm 16:1-11
Believers experience joy by seeking shelter in God and being satisfied in Him alone, trusting that He is our deliverer in this life and the next.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
December 6, 2015
Joy in the Midst of Trials
Joy in the Midst of Trials
1 Peter 1:3-9
We are called to rejoice in our living hope regardless of circumstances.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
December 13, 2015
Joy to the World
Joy to the World
Luke 2:8-20
Practical steps to rejoice in Jesus.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
December 20, 2015
Joy in the Journey
Joy in the Journey
Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26
Life can only be enjoyed and have purpose if our highest joy and purpose is found in God.
Rodney C. Brown Jr.
December 27, 2015