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“Sent to Share – Living the Resurrection Now!”
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Scripture: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.”
— John 20:21 (CSB)
Today’s Reflection:
In the quiet after the resurrection, Jesus didn’t come with fire from heaven, but with something even more powerful: peace and purpose.
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
These are not just words for the disciples; they are words for us. The resurrection isn’t only a celebration of the past or a promise of the future. It’s a living reality that changes how we walk through each moment of each ordinary day. We’re not just receivers of grace; we’re sharers of it. As we live sent lives, we don’t go alone; we go for and with each other
“The Christian needs another Christian who speaks God’s Word to him… again and again when he becomes uncertain and discouraged.”
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Sharing grace isn’t always dramatic, it’s often quiet, relational, and consistent. God sends us to speak encouragement, truth, and hope into one another’s lives, especially when faith feels uncertain.
Mary Magdalene was told not to cling to the risen Jesus, but to go and tell. That same divine pattern lives in you. Even your “boring days” are holy ground when you live under Christ’s reign.
“Your day has purpose. Jesus is walking with you on your boring days.”
And the great comfort is this: “The urgency is on, but the pressure is off.”
God-Father-Son-Holy Spirit, sends you, but it’s not on your shoulders. It’s His Spirit working through you that does the heavy lifting.
God and Evil Are Not Equals:
One of the most profound truths is this: Evil is not eternal, and evil is not God’s equal.
“Evil doesn’t sit beside God as an equal force; it’s a distortion; a twist in creation that God is straightening out in Jesus.”
There is no cosmic tug-of-war. There is only one Sovereign God, and in Christ, evil has been decisively defeated. It’s not a matter of if, but when it will be gone forever. Evil may have twisted creation, but in Jesus, God-Father-Son Holy Spirit, is redeeming what He made, not replacing it. Our bodies, our relationships, our time, all of it is being redeemed and we’re called to participate in that straightening work, not by power, but by presence, prayer, and proclamation.
“The resurrection is not the reversal of a process but its completion. It is not the denial of the cross, but its vindication.”
— Lesslie Newbigin, Truth to Tell, p. 45
Living on God’s Calendar:
When you live under God’s calendar, nothing is wasted. That means when you’re doing dishes, struggling through studies, or enduring pain Jesus is there. The time you once saw as pointless is now sacred. You’re not waiting for heaven to begin resurrection life. You’re already living in it.
You are a dual citizen, walking in this world while belonging to the next. That’s why your habits, priorities, and even relationships begin to shift. You’re not just reacting to life anymore; you’re living sent with purpose.
“You can live slower and stronger now under the calendar of Jesus Christ.”
Just as the Father sent Jesus into a broken world to redeem it, He now sends you into your family, your neighborhood, your job, your daily routines to participate in that same redemptive work. We live between resurrection and return. In this in-between time, we are not passive. We are active participants in God’s Kingdom mission.
“Our sole future is that He will come, just as our sole present is that He has come.”
— Karl Barth, Dogmatics in Outline
This quote reminds us that we don’t just look forward; we live fully in the now. The resurrection isn’t an interruption to history; it’s the anchor of it. Christ has come. Christ is coming. And in the middle, we live sent.
Reflective Moment:
Take a breath. Sit with these questions:
- What has Jesus taught me lately?
- Am I clinging to safety… or stepping out in faith?
- Who around me needs to know that evil doesn’t win?
Let the Spirit place someone or something on your heart. Then move toward them with love, light, and truth. Today, take what you’ve learned, big or small and share it. Write it. Speak it. Text it. Live it. You don’t need to be perfect; just present. You’re not sent because you’re strong; you’re sent because Jesus is risen, and He lives in you.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You are the resurrection and the life. You’ve not only called me to Yourself ; You’ve sent me into the world You are redeeming. I confess the times I’ve retreated into fear or comfort when You were calling me to share. Help me live in the truth that evil is already defeated, and that time is not my enemy; it’s Your tool. Let my moments be filled with eternity. Fill me with peace. Move me in power. Let me live and love as someone sent. In Your victorious name I pray, Amen.
Commissioning:
Now go; loved, empowered, and sent by the risen Christ. Live sent.
“Hear What Jesus Says To You, His Church!” Pt2
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Scripture: Revelation 1-3
Summary:
In Part 2 of his sermon series, Pastor Timothy Brassell continues his heartfelt exhortation for the Church to actively listen, obey, and respond to the living voice of Jesus Christ. Preaching from Revelation chapters 1–3, Pastor Tim proclaims that Jesus is not only Savior, but Judge, Lord, and Living Head of His Church. Through the lens of each of the seven churches addressed in Revelation, he emphasizes Jesus’ loving discipline, the necessity of repentance, and the call to faithful endurance amid tribulation. Using both Scripture and the insights of theologian T.F. Torrance, he reveals that the Church is God’s chosen instrument in history — called to suffer, witness, and reign with Christ, embodying His redeeming presence on earth.
“The Church is the instrument and medium on earth through which God Almighty is at work. It is around this Church that the love of God and the whole history now revolves.”
— T.F. Torrance“The Church is not meant to call men and women out of the world into a safe religious enclave but to call them out in order to send them back as agents of God’s kingship.”
— Lesslie Newbigin, The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, 1989, p. 232
Key Points and Highlights:
👑 Jesus is Lord, Judge, and Present Among His Church
• Jesus walks among His Church, not as a distant God, but as a present Lord and Judge.
Reflective Question: Do I recognize Jesus as my judge and leader, not just my comforter?
#ChristIsLord #JesusJudges
🕯️ The Church Must Listen, Obey, and Repent
• Hearing Jesus means obeying Him. Obedience is the mark of true listening in Scripture.
Reflective Question: In what areas am I hearing God’s word but resisting His call to action?
#HearAndObey #SpiritLedLife
🔥 Judgment Begins With the Church
• God’s judgment begins in His own house, before the Church judges the world, it must examine itself.
Reflective Question: Am I more concerned with judging the world than being purified by Christ myself?
#SelfExamination #HouseOfGod
🛑 Jesus’ Rebuke Is Love in Action
• Christ’s rebuke and discipline are signs of His deep love, not rejection.
Reflective Question: Am I receiving correction as a gift of grace or resisting it in pride?
#GodCorrectsInLove #DisciplineIsGrace
🌍 The Church Is God’s Instrument in History
• The Church is where God exerts His redeeming power, not politics or culture.
Reflective Question: Do I see the Church as central to what God is doing in the world?
#ChurchOnMission #KingdomPurpose
🌊 Tribulation Is Normal for the Faithful
• Suffering and opposition confirm our union with Christ and purify our witness.
Reflective Question: Am I shrinking back from difficulty or stepping into Christ’s refining fire?
#FaithUnderFire #RefinedInChrist
💡 Return to Your First Love
• Like the church in Ephesus, we must not let ministry or routine replace love for Christ.
Reflective Question: What does loving Jesus first look like in my everyday life right now?
#FirstLove #SpiritualRenewal
🕊️ Repentance Is Ongoing and Necessary
• Each church is called to specific repentance — and so are we.
Reflective Question: What is Jesus specifically calling me (or our church) to repent of today?
#DailyRepentance #ChurchRenewal
✝️ Victory Comes Through the Cross
• The Church overcomes not by strength, but by the blood of the Lamb and faithful testimony.
Reflective Question: How can I more boldly live and speak as a witness to Christ today?
#VictoryInJesus #CrossPower
🔭 Urgency, Endurance, and Expectation
• The Church must live with urgent expectation, holding fast until Christ returns.
Reflective Question: Am I living as if Jesus could return today, or have I grown complacent?
#LiveReady #JesusIsComing
Context & Reflective Moment:
This message challenges the Church to embrace the full identity Christ offers: a beloved but disciplined people, a kingdom of priests, a body called to suffer with Jesus in order to reign with Him. Drawing from the piercing truths of Revelation 1–3 and the historic insights of T.F. Torrance, Pastor Tim reminds us that the Church is not peripheral, it is central to God’s redemptive plan in the world. His warning is clear: judgment starts with us, and Christ walks among His people today. His invitation is just as clear: listen, obey, repent, and reign.
🕯️ Jesus is knocking. Will we answer?
📖 Revelation 3:20 – “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”
“Resurrection For Real Life!”
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Scripture: John 20
“He is Risen Indeed!”
When Mary Magdalene wept outside the tomb, she thought Jesus was gone. But then—He said her name. “Mary.” In a moment, despair turned to joy. The risen Jesus stood before her, not as a ghost, but in a glorified, real human body. She ran to tell the others, “I have seen the Lord!”
The resurrection isn’t just something that happened—it’s Someone alive. Jesus didn’t just rise; He is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25). That means resurrection isn’t primarily an idea or doctrinal teaching first. It’s a Person you can know. The Person of Jesus!
Real Hope for Real Life
The empty tomb means more than victory over death. It means you will live. As Paul wrote, “In Christ all will be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22). Resurrection is humanity’s future—because Jesus is humanity’s new Head transforming bodily the entire human family. You’re not facing death alone, or anything alone. You’re heading toward life in Christ.
So, what does this mean now?
- It means you can face and share grief with hope. “This is not the last word.”
- It means you treat every person as someone God wants to and will raise.
- It means your ordinary days are colored by God’s extraordinary future.
The Risen Christ Comes to You
Mary saw Him. Thomas touched Him. The disciples heard His “Peace be with you.” His meeting them as the Living Savior personally made all of the difference. And now, Jesus comes to you, personally. Not as a memory, but through the Holy Spirit, the Risen One reveals Himself to you – your heart, the very center of your being. You can’t study Him like any other subject to know Him. He must meet You, and you Him —again and again, and this all by His initiation and grace!
Have you?
If the Resurrection is personal, and it is, it’s also a call. Jesus doesn’t ask for admiration. He asks for relational allegiance. He is the Resurrected One that you might share with Him in His Relationship with His Father in the Holy Spirit forevermore! You can’t stand in the middle. He doesn’t allow you to take Him neutrally. You either worship and walk with Him or walk away, resurrected body and all. But to those who believe, Jesus says: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”
Today’s Reflection:
Jesus, You are not only alive—You are here. Make Yourself known to me. Make Yourself known to me again, today. Let Your Resurrection Life and hope shape my words, my work, and my worship. I don’t just want to admire You—I want to follow You. I want to know and trust Your Father as You do. I want to be filled with the pleasures of Your Spirit in communion and fellowship with You and the Father forevermore, overflowing into my relationship with all creation! Thank You!
Question for the Day:
Who do you say Jesus is? (hint: Your response will only be correct when it is the same as Jesus’! Ha!)
“What happened on that day (of Easter) became, was and remained the center around which everything else moves. For everything lasts its time, but the love of God—which was at work and was expressed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead—lasts forever. Because this event took place, there is no reason to despair, and even when we read the newspaper with all its confusing and frightening news, there is every reason to hope.”
— Karl Barth, Insights: Karl Barth’s Reflections on the Life of Faith, p. 30
“Keeping First Things First This Easter/Resurrection Season!”
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Full Message:
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
As we gather and prepare our hearts for this upcoming Resurrection Sunday, this message calls us to remember that the empty tomb means nothing without the cross — and that the risen Christ invites us not just to celebrate, but to participate in His life, death, and victory.
“The resurrection of Jesus was not just a coming back to life of a dead man, but the coming of eternal life into our world of sin and death, breaking its way through into the form of a new creation.”
— T.F. Torrance, “Space, Time and Resurrection”
Summary:
In this deeply reflective Easter sermon, titled “Keeping First Things First”, Pastor Timothy Brassell delivers a powerful Gospel message that proclaims the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — revealed in Jesus Christ. It’s a call to realign our Christian life and church practice around the full narrative of Jesus’ life, not just the Resurrection.
Pastor Tim walks the congregation through the context of 1 Corinthians, exposing the moral, theological, and communal dysfunctions within the Corinthian church — all of which trace back to losing focus on Christ’s full story: His life, crucifixion, death, and resurrection.
This message isn’t only about looking forward to our personal resurrection — it’s about being transformed now by the risen Christ and living into His life today. In a world and church distracted by individualism, factionalism, pride, and cultural confusion, the message calls for repentance, humility, and renewed dependence on Christ’s death and resurrection. It is both sobering and hope-filled — reminding us that the resurrection is not just a future hope but a present way of life.
Key Highlights from the Sermon
1. ✝️ The Whole Gospel: Life, Death, and Resurrection Are One
Jesus’ Resurrection cannot be rightly celebrated apart from His life, crucifixion, and death. The full Gospel is one seamless act of redemption.
💬 Discipleship Question: Have you embraced all parts of Jesus’ life—or only the ones that comfort you?
2. 🤝 Christian Unity Over Division
Paul calls out divisions in Corinth — factions over leaders and prideful preferences — and reminds them (and us) that unity in Christ demands humility and sacrifice.
💬 Discipleship Question: In what ways do my preferences get in the way of Christian unity?
3. 🚫 Immorality & Legal Disputes: Signs of Forgetting Jesus
The Corinthians’ sexual sin and lawsuits reveal what happens when Jesus’ sacrifice isn’t central to Christian life.
💬 Discipleship Question: Where do I seek justice or gratification outside the life of Christ?
4. 🏛️ Your Body: A Temple of the Risen Lord
Paul reclaims the body as sacred, affirming its value through the Resurrection. Holiness isn’t optional — it’s our new normal.
💬 Discipleship Question: Do I honor Christ in how I treat my body and others’?
5. 💍 Singleness and Marriage in Light of Christ
Whether single or married, Paul teaches that our status is secondary to our call to serve Christ in love, sacrifice, and purity.
💬 Discipleship Question: Am I using my current relationship status to fully serve Christ?
6. 🔄 Misusing Spiritual Gifts Without Gospel Centrality
Confusion and pride around spiritual gifts erupted in Corinth because they forgot the Cross. True gifts serve others, not self.
💬 Discipleship Question: Do my spiritual gifts point to Christ or to me?
7. 🌅 Resurrection Power Starts Now
Resurrection isn’t just for the future — Jesus brought the future into our present. His life changes our now.
💬 Discipleship Question: How is Jesus’ resurrection transforming your life this week?
8. 🍇 Communion: Remembering Christ Together
The Lord’s Supper isn’t just a ritual — it’s a communal encounter with Jesus’ broken body and poured-out blood. It demands reflection and unity.
💬 Discipleship Question: Am I truly seeing Christ — and His church — when I take Communion?
9. 📣 Include the Cross in Your Gospel
A true Gospel is not just inclusion into life but inclusion into Christ’s death and crucifixion. That’s the path to transformation.
💬 Discipleship Question: Does my Gospel include the cost of following Jesus?
10. 🕊️ Live the Risen Life in Community
Living into Christ’s resurrection means radically loving, serving, and forgiving within the church. Our witness starts with one another.
💬 Discipleship Question: How are you revealing the risen Jesus through your church relationships?
Reflection: The “He Is Risen Indeed” Tradition
The sermon beautifully affirmed the rich Christian tradition of proclaiming:
“He is risen!”
“He is risen indeed!”
It’s more than a greeting — it’s a declaration of shared life, rooted in Christ’s victory over death. But the full meaning only comes when we remember that Resurrection follows crucifixion. Jesus died to kill death — and rose to raise us now.
“Christianity: Union And Communion With Jesus Christ!” Part 1
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Scripture: Acts 1: 1-8
Summary:
In this sermon, Pastor Timothy Brassell explores the Reign of Christ and the believer’s role in union and communion with Jesus. The message emphasizes how Christ continues to reign over His Church through the Holy Spirit, guiding believers and equipping them for Christian living. Drawing from the Book of Acts, Pastor Tim highlights how Jesus’ ascension did not mark the end of His work but rather the beginning of a new era in which the Spirit actively leads the Church. The sermon challenges believers to embrace their identity in Christ, endure trials with faith, and live in obedience to God’s will.
Key Points and Highlights:
👑 Christ Reigns Over His Church
- The sermon focuses on Christ’s ongoing reign, even though He is physically absent.
- His ascension allows Him to rule through the Holy Spirit, ensuring His presence with all believers.
🌬️ The Holy Spirit’s Role in Christian Life
- Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide and empower His followers.
- The Spirit works like wind, moving unseen but powerfully in the lives of believers.
📖 Acts as a Blueprint for the Church
- The Book of Acts serves as a historical record of the early church’s development.
- It reveals how believers are to live under Christ’s continuing reign today.
⏳ Living in the Last Days
- Pastor Tim explains that we are in the last days, meaning the time of Christ’s rule between His ascension and return.
- Though many look for signs, God alone knows the exact timing of Christ’s return.
🛡️ Enduring Trials Through Faith
- Christians are called to expect challenges and find strength in Christ.
- The world remains broken, but Jesus promises victory through suffering.
🔗 True Freedom Comes Through Christ
- Being “free” in Christ means being bonded to Him, not living without restraint.
- True freedom is found in obedience to God’s will.
🏛️ The Church is Not a Building
- Pastor Tim reminds believers that the Church is people, not a location.
- Many misunderstand membership, thinking attendance alone makes them part of the church.
🌱 Spiritual Growth and Transformation
- Christian life involves ongoing transformation through the Spirit.
- Believers must be willing to let go of worldly attachments and embrace God’s ways.
🌪️ The Holy Spirit is Shaking Things Up
- The Spirit actively disrupts comfort to bring people closer to God.
- The chaos in the world is not random—it is God working through history.
⚡ Jesus is Still Working Today
- Christ’s mission didn’t end at the resurrection; it continues through the Holy Spirit and His church.
- The Spirit empowers believers to participate with Jesus in the Father’s work in the world.
Context:
This sermon by Pastor Tim emphasizes the Reign of Christ and how believers are called to participate in union and communion with Jesus (and the Father). By examining Jesus in the Book of Acts, Pastor Tim underscores the role of the Holy Spirit in equipping believers for Christian living, endurance, and service. The message aligns with key theological themes such as reconciliation, obedience, and spiritual transformation as the Church continues its mission in the world today.
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Scripture: Acts 1
Summary:
This sermon, delivered by Pastor Timothy Brassell, focuses on the profound implications of living in union with Christ and participating in His ongoing mission through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the Book of Acts, Pastor Tim emphasizes how the Christian life is deeply rooted in participation in the life, ministry, and mission of Jesus Christ.
The sermon explores the challenges of faith, the significance of spiritual transformation, and the role of believers in spreading the gospel. The message challenges believers to approach scripture with humility, recognize the empowering role of the Holy Spirit, and embrace the transformative journey of faith. By living out Christ’s example, believers are called to actively witness to God’s[Father-Son-Holy-Spirit] kingdom, serve their communities, and grow into the fullness of their spiritual identity.
Key Points and Highlights:
🌟 Christianity Defined as Union with Christ
• To be a Christian means to live in union with Jesus Christ, participating in His life, death, resurrection, and mission through the Holy Spirit.
🛡️ The Role of the Holy Spirit
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to continue Christ’s mission, providing guidance, transformation, and strength in their daily lives.
🌱 Scripture as a Living Testament
• Believers are encouraged to approach scripture not as a set of rules but as a living, Spirit-guided journey into God’s will.
🔄 Participation in Christ’s Life and Mission
• The sermon emphasizes that Christians are called to actively participate in Christ’s ministry, reflecting His love, humility, and sacrifice.
🌍 The Church’s Mission as Witnesses
• The church serves as a witness to Christ’s life and teachings, proclaiming the gospel and inviting others into God’s kingdom.
🔥 The Ascension as a Call to Action
• Jesus’s ascension signifies the church’s role in continuing His mission, empowered by His Spirit to act as His body on Earth.
📖 Faith as a Transformative Journey
• The Christian journey is one of growth, transformation, and reconciliation with God[Father-Son-Holy-Spirit], requiring perseverance and trust in the Spirit’s guidance.
✨ Embracing Challenges in Faith
• Believers are encouraged to accept suffering and challenges as opportunities to grow closer to Christ and bear witness to His love.
🌈 Reconciliation and Service
• The message highlights the importance of reconciliation with God and others, calling believers to serve their communities and reflect Christ’s character.
🛠️ Living the Gospel Daily
• Practical faith includes loving relationships, community engagement, and daily acts that embody the teachings and spirit of Christ.
Context
This sermon by Pastor Timothy Brassell explores the profound meaning of union with Christ and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Through the lens of Acts, Pastor Tim invites believers to embrace their role in Christ’s mission, reflecting His life, love, and sacrifice in their daily walk. The message emphasizes the church’s collective calling to be a witness to God’s kingdom, offering a powerful reminder of the Spirit’s role in equipping and empowering believers for service.
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As we gather to celebrate Christmas, let us reflect on the words of Isaiah: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). These words proclaim the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ. In Him, God has not only given us blessings or good things; He has given us Himself.
Isaiah describes the names of this Child, each one brimming with meaning and hope. He is our Wonderful Counselor, offering wisdom and guidance. He is our Mighty God, strong to save and sustain us. He is our Everlasting Father, tender and protective. And He is the Prince of Peace, bringing reconciliation and hope to a broken world. These titles reveal the fullness of who Christ is—God’s perfect answer to the deepest needs of humanity.
Augustine of Hippo wrote, “God has given us Himself, the giver of all good things, as our delight, and in Him alone is true rest.” Christmas is not only a time to remember a historical event but to marvel at the mystery of the incarnation. God [Father-Son-Holy-Spirit], through His Son and by the Holy Spirit, stepped into our world, becoming one of us so that we might find rest, joy, and life in Him.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer beautifully captures this truth when he wrote, “The child in the manger is none other than God Himself, stepping into our world to bring us back to Him.” The manger is a picture of God’s humility—a God who left heaven’s glory to enter our brokenness and draw us near.
But we cannot consider the manger without remembering the cross. J.I. Packer reminds us, “The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity—hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory—because at the Father’s will, Jesus Christ became poor and was born in a stable so that thirty years later, He might hang on a cross.” Christmas and Good Friday are inseparably linked. The baby born in Bethlehem came to take on the sin of the world, securing redemption for all who believe.
Athanasius of Alexandria puts it this way, “He became what we are so that He might make us what He is.” In His birth, Christ took on human flesh so that we might be restored to the image of God and receive the gift of divine life.
C. S. Lewis sums it up: “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” This is the beauty of Christmas—that through Jesus, we are forgiven, adopted into God [Father-Son-Holy-Spirit]’s family, and made heirs of eternal life.
A Call to Reflection
This Christmas, may we not only celebrate the Child in the manger but bow in worship to the Savior and King who gave Himself fully for us. The Child born for you invites you to draw near, to rest in His love, and to share this hope with others.
Take time today to reflect on what it means that God gave Himself for you. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). How does the birth of Christ bring hope to your life, peace to your heart, and joy to your circumstances?
Remember, Christmas is a celebration not just of Christ’s birth but of His mission to redeem us. As Philippians 2:6-8 reminds us, “[Christ], being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage… He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross.”
A Shared Celebration
As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember we are part of a story much greater than our own. Let us remember the fullness of His gift. HE is THE HOPE for a world lost in sin, THE PEACE for troubled hearts, and THE JOY that cannot be shaken. Isaiah’s words still ring true today. Together, as the body of Christ, we proclaim the GOOD NEWS: “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:7). Jesus Christ reigns as our eternal King, and in Him, we find our true rest, peace, joy and salvation.
A Prayer
Father, thank You for the gift of Jesus. In Him, we find hope, peace, and joy in relationship with You, our relational God. Help us to embrace the wonder of His birth, the humility of His life, and the power of His salvation in the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit. May His love and light shine in and through our hearts this Christmas and always. Amen.
“Getting To Know God The Holy Spirit!” Pt 2
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Scripture:
Summary:
In this sermon, Pastor Timothy Brassell continues his exploration of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of Christians. He delves into the nature and work of the Holy Spirit, referencing scripture from John and Hebrews to illustrate his points. The message underscores the idea that the Holy Spirit is integral to our relationship with God, guiding and empowering believers in their daily lives.
Key Points
🌿 Pentecost Significance
Pentecost marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, allowing believers to share in the life of Jesus Christ.
This season is a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s ongoing work in the lives of Christians.
📖 Understanding the Holy Spirit
Seeking to understand the Holy Spirit ties into every aspect of the Christian faith.
The Holy Spirit reveals the deep things of God and provides insight through scripture, avoiding speculation.
💨 Nature of the Holy Spirit
Jesus likens the Holy Spirit to the wind, unpredictable and beyond human control.
The Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways, evident in the effects but not easily understood in the mechanics.
🛐 Worship in Spirit and Truth
True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, highlighting the necessity of the Holy Spirit in genuine worship.
The Holy Spirit leads believers to a deeper relationship with the Father and the Son.
✨ Holy Spirit’s Work in Daily Life
The Holy Spirit mediates Christ to believers, fostering a relationship with God through Jesus.
Emphasis on the communal and personal aspects of the Holy Spirit’s work, preserving individual distinctions while uniting believers.
Context:
This sermon is part two of a series on getting to know the Holy Spirit. It reflects a Christian perspective on the ongoing relevance of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives. Pastor Brassell’s message emphasizes the need for continual reception and reliance on the Holy Spirit, especially in the context of worship and daily living. The teachings are rooted in biblical scripture, offering a theological framework for understanding the Holy Spirit’s role in the Christian faith.
“Getting To Know God The Holy Spirit!” Pt 1
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Scripture:
2 Corinthians 13: 14, John 15- 16, Luke 11
Summary
This sermon by Pastor Timothy Brassell focuses on understanding and getting to know God through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brassell emphasizes the significance of recognizing the Holy Spirit’s role in the Trinity and in the life of believers, highlighting the distinct yet unified nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages believers to deepen their relationship with God by embracing the Holy Spirit’s guidance and presence.
Key Points
- 🕊️ Nature of the Trinity
- The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons with no hierarchy among them.
- Each person of the Trinity has a unique role but is equally God.
- 📜 God’s Good News
- God Himself is the good news, not just what He says.
- The gospel is powerful and necessary for faith and belief.
- 💬 Roles within the Trinity
- The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together harmoniously, with no subordination.
- Each submits to the others out of love, not hierarchy.
- 🌟 Believers’ Unique Roles
- Every believer has a unique place and role in God’s plan, reflecting the distinctiveness of each person in the Trinity.
- 🕊️ Holy Spirit’s Work
- The Holy Spirit is essential for understanding and connecting with God.
- The Spirit guides, comforts, and convicts believers, leading them to truth.
- 🙏 Prayer and Relationship
- Believers are encouraged to pray and seek the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit helps believers understand and relate to God the Father and Jesus.
- 📖 Scriptural Foundation
- Emphasis on scripture to understand the Holy Spirit’s role and the nature of the Trinity.
Context
This sermon addresses the ongoing importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, especially in a time when many seek deeper spiritual understanding and connection. Pastor Brassell’s insights aim to clarify misconceptions about the Trinity and encourage a more profound engagement with the Holy Spirit.
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“Who Is Jesus? God and Man Revealed!” Pt 1
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Full Message:
Scripture: John 1
Summary:
The sermon by Pastor Timothy Brassell, titled “Who is Jesus? God and Man Revealed,” proclaims The Father-Son-Holy-Spirit-God revealed in Jesus. It explores the nature of Jesus Christ as both divine and human. He discusses Jesus embodying complete godliness and humanity without compromising on either aspect. The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding this union of natures to grasp the full identity and work of Jesus Christ, particularly how this relates to Christian faith and salvation.
Context:
It emphasizes Christian doctrinal teachings about Jesus’s nature as both divine and human – deepening their faith understanding. The teachings are rooted in traditional Christian orthodoxy, reflecting ongoing discussions within theological circles about the nature of Christ and its implications for faith and practice. The emphasis on historical and scriptural validation seeks to ground contemporary faith practices in early Christian teachings.
These are some highlights:
📖 Trinitarian Framework: The pastor emphasizes the Trinitarian view of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as fundamental to understanding Jesus’s identity.
👨👦 Divine and Human Nature: Jesus is presented as both fully God and fully man, a theological stance that underscores his unique role in salvation history.
📚 Scriptural References: Extensive scripture references, particularly the New Testament, highlight how biblical texts assert Jesus’s dual nature.
⛪ Historical Creeds: The significance of historical creeds like the Nicene Creed is discussed, stressing their role in defining orthodox Christian beliefs about Jesus.
🙏 Practical Implications: The sermon connects these theological points to practical Christian living, urging believers to align their lives with the truth of Jesus’s nature.
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