Sermons by Bryan Crotts (Page 66)
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…
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst
Matthew 5:6 Reading the scripture tonight is from the Beatitudes. We’ll read Matthew chapter five verses two through, or one through 12, but our Beatitude is verse six, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied or filled. So reading at verse one of Matthew five, it says about 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…
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…
Sound in the Faith
Philippians 3:1-11 During the announcements, two things. One is that the choir will begin rehearsals next week. So if you’re interested in serving in the choir, that’s next Sunday, the 20th at 5 p.m. before the evening service. And then also, if you’re interested in singing the national anthem at this Tuesday night’s Royals game, we rehearse one more time tonight after evening service. And then I think we have to be at the ballpark at 630 on Tuesday. So…
Sound in the Faith
Philippians 3:1-11 During the announcements, two things. One is that the choir will begin rehearsals next week. So if you’re interested in serving in the choir, that’s next Sunday, the 20th at 5 p.m. before the evening service. And then also, if you’re interested in singing the national anthem at this Tuesday night’s Royals game, we rehearse one more time tonight after evening service. And then I think we have to be at the ballpark at 630 on Tuesday. So…
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Matthew 5:4 All right, reading from Matthew’s Gospel. This is Matthew chapter five, begin at verse one. It says, speaking of Jesus, seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and 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 the meek, for they shall…
Quit Your Bellyaching – It’s a Bad Witness!
Philippians 2:14-18 Please turn in your copy of the scriptures to the New Testament book of Philippians. Today, our passage from Philippians is chapter two, verses 14 through 18. In this passage, we end a little section that we’ve been in for a little while. We started it in May, took a little break through June and some of the bumps of the summer, and we picked it up just last week. But in this passage, the apostle Paul writing…
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
Matthew 5:3 This is Matthew’s Gospel, chapter five, beginning of verse one. It says, seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain. And when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and 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 the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger…
Working Out the Workout That Matters Most
Philippians 2:12-13
Wisdom’s Call and Perspective
Psalm 49 Psalm 49 says to the choir master, a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this all peoples, give ear all inhabitants of the world, both high and low, rich and poor together. My mouth shall speak wisdom. The meditation of my heart shall be understanding. I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre. Why should I fear in times of trouble? when the iniquity of those…
Jesus Christ is Lord!
Philippians 2:9-11 God’s word now, Philippians chapter two, verses nine through 11. Therefore, and the therefore points back to the other verses speaking of the suffering of Jesus. Therefore, or since Jesus suffered, God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth. And every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to…
God Most High is King
Psalm 47 Let’s hear from God’s word, this is Psalm 47. And it introduces itself by saying to the choir master, a Psalm of the sons of Korah. And it reads this way, clap your hands all people, shout to God with loud songs of joy. Why should we clap and shout? For the Lord, the most high is to be feared. He is a great king over all the earth. How is he a great king? Well, it tells…