Sermons by Bryan Crotts (Page 65)
The Christian’s To-Do List
Philippians 4:4-7
I’m Ruined…No, Redeemed!
Psalm 51 we’re going to move on to Psalm fifty-one. We are going to pick back up our study of the Psalms. We’ll make our way to Psalm seventy-five. I forget when that will be. I guess it’ll be in 25 weeks. Something like that. Makes sense. Maybe a few breaks for Christmas or lessons and carols but it’ll get us into the new year. Uh as we start with Psalm fifty-one tonight, we are entering into a little section…
New Life in the New Covenant Community
Colossians 3:12-17 Please turn in your copy of the New Testament to the book of Colossians. Our reading will be Colossians chapter three, verses 12 through 17. Since today is homecoming. I thought it would be appropriate for us to consider a passage that encourages us as a family of God, as a congregation of believers, as a gathered people, how we ought to live in light of being saved by the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. And…
Don’t Despise the Day of Small Things
Ezra 3 We’ll be taking a break this morning from our regular study of Philippians. This is sort of a continuation of what we spoke of earlier in our congregational meeting. We as a church want to think about why we exist, why we do what we do and how we can do it well and how others by God’s grace might join us in that work. And so Ezra chapter three gives us a glimpse of the people of…
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9 Let’s give our attention to God’s holy word in Matthew chapter five, and we’ll pick up at verse one. Speaking of the Lord Jesus, it says, seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. He opened his mouth, he taught them, saying, blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are…
Like-Minded Christians
Philippians 4:2-4 Reading from Philippians chapter 4, beginning at verse 2, the Apostle Paul says these words, I entreat you, Odea, and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say rejoice. Let…
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8 Let’s give our attention to Matthew chapter 5. We’ll read chapter 5 verses 1 through 12. And then our verse this night is verse 8. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. But let’s read together from the fifth chapter, beginning at verse 1. It says of the Lord Jesus, seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain. And when he sat down, his disciples came to him. He opened his mouth and…
The Good, The Bad, and The Glorious
Philippians 3:17 Let us hear God’s word together, beginning at verse 17 of chapter three of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Brothers, join me in imitating me and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction. Their God is their belly. They glory in their…
Blessed Are the Merciful
Matthew 5:7 Let’s hear from God’s Word. We’ll read Matthew chapter 5 verses 1 through 12, but our passage tonight is verse 7. So it’s speaking of Jesus and says, seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. He opened his mouth and he taught them saying, blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be…
Onward and Upward
Philippians 3:12-16 Let’s give our attention to God’s holy word now as we turn to the book of Philippians. Our reading today is from chapter three. And our verses are verses 12 through 16. In Philippians, the apostle Paul has written to a church that he planted on one of his missionary journeys. And as he is now sitting in a Roman prison waiting for a hearing with Caesar. because of an event that took place back in Jerusalem on…
A Different Way to Count
Philippians 3:1-11 Philippians chapter three, verses one through 11. The apostle Paul writes these words. Finally, my brothers rejoice in the Lord to write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil doers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the real circumcision who worship by the spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence…