In this sermon, Pastor Brandon makes a clear and emphatic point: there is only one type of Christian, and that is outlined for us in the Bible. We have been called to live lives beyond ourselves in order to reach the world around us with the gospel.

Hebrews 13:1-19

The call of Christians is for us to be mature in our faith, but unfortunately many believers are still hampered by the elementary elements of the faith. The life of the church depends on the growth of the individual members of the body. Today, Pastor Brandon takes a look at a text from Hebrews in order to explore the depth of the growth God expects of us.

Hebrews 5:11-6:6

Growing in our walk is about exchanging our past values with the some more consistent with our current walk in Christ. Change begins by us seeing the infinite worth of Christ's sacrifice for us.

Philippians 3:7-16

Growing comes at a cost, but when we know that it will draw us to the Lord, we must accept all the pain that comes along with it.

2 Corinthians 2:8-11

Ever since the fall, growth has now become a challenge for the believer. There are, however, ways to grow as a Christian, and while it may feel unnatural, it will ultimately reorient our lives and hearts to God.

1 Peter 2:1-12

There is always more to the story; in this sermon, Pastor Ray Middlebrook reminds us of the blessing of a "second chapter".

John 2

Jesus comes to us, not only as the once-for-all sacrificial offering, but he also comes as the king to whom all kings must inevitably bow. His authority as king is tantamount to his humility as savior.

Matthew 2.

Even Jesus grew. Pastor Ray shares the importance of understanding how Christ grew in wisdom yet remained submissive to the will of the father, even to the point of death.

Luke 2:41-52

Seeking God's will may feel like an insurmountable task for the believer, but God reveals himself most clearly to us through his will. The key reminder from the sermon was that you cannot know God's will without knowing his word. Listen as Pastor Brandon explains the two streams of life for Saul and David.

1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 21 and 22 show us just how messy and complex the life of David was. We learn, however, that his life is not much different than ours as believers. Today, Pastor Brandon teaches how God can bring beauty out of the ashes of our lives, and that is also where our sanctification takes place. Listen to Beauty from Ashes.

1 Samuel 21-22