The Increase

Even though John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible, it still remains a mystery to millions of people. What are the deep, life-changing truths revealed in this single verse of Scripture? How does this verse still apply to your life today?  (3:16 on 3/16 Celebration Sunday)

With all of the "armor of God" in place, only one thing remains for the Christian to taste victory, and that is energetic prayer.  If you want to experience wins in warfare, how should you pray?  How can you be energized for the battle?  (Weapons of Our Warfare, Conclusion) 

The armor of God is an important study for every Christian, because God wants you to know how to stand firm in spiritual warfare.  Out of all the equipment listed, the sword of Scripture is your only offensive weapon.  But how are you supposed to wield this sword from day to day?  What are some of the critical combat maneuvers you need to know? (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 7)

In every generation of history, soldiers have been equipped with helmets, because military leaders understand that when the head goes down, the body follows.  What helmet has God provided for you, so that you can stand firm in the heat of the battle? What do you need to know about this helmet and how to wear it successfully?  (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 6)

Did you hear the true story about the Colorado man whose stainless steel necklace shielded him from a deadly bullet?  How can you stay protected as a Christian, when Satan targets you with his flaming arrows?  How can faith be your shield of safety? (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 5)

Back in October, the last K-Mart Store in America closed its doors for good, and no one was more happy about that than our lead pastor. You see, it was some cheap Kmart shoes that ruined Pastor Ryan's summer camp back in 1986. What does his shoe story have to do with the shoes that appear as part of the armor of God? What does the right footwear have to do with your daily spiritual battles?  (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 4)

Today’s police officers and soldiers wear ballistics vests and body armor for protection, in the same way that ancient soldiers wore bronze breastplates.  In Ephesians 6, the Bible says that God has given every Christian a breastplate of righteousness.  What is this armor all about, and why do you need righteousness to stand firm in your daily battles? (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 3)

GUEST SPEAKER:  On January 26th, our congregation enjoyed an encouraging message from Pastor Steve Sheldon. Pastor Steve is a beloved former pastor at Wrightsdale, and now he serves as a coach and consultant for pastors through the Baptist Resource Network. (brnunited.org)

On Sunday, Pastor Steve took us to Philippians 2 to consider one of the famous songs of the New Testament, and how it motivates you and me to live each day in ways that honor Jesus. 

In the same way every Roman soldier was outfitted for battle, every Christian begins his/her outfitting with the belt of truth. Why is truth so important for every Christian? How can you get strapped in tight with the guiding force of God’s truth? (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 2)

In this new message series "Weapons of Our Warfare," we’re taking a deeper look at the spiritual warfare that every Christian is engaged in, and all the spiritual resources and strategies that God has given us to achieve success.  Has anyone ever told you that the Christian life isn’t a playground, but a battleground?  What do you need be successful in your daily spiritual warfare?  (Weapons of Our Warfare, part 1)