John 1:14. Jesus took on flesh and dwelt among his people
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Sermons by Brad Franklin
1 Samuel 17:1-58. David shows himself to be God’s anointed servant when he responds to a pagan threat to God’s people.
1 Samuel 16:1-23. David is anointed as king in place of Saul, yet he must still wait until God’s time before he can take the throne.
1 Samuel 12 – Samuel’s tenure as Israel’s leader is ending, but before he goes, he has an accusation and some assurance.
1 Peter 1:8 – Christians don’t see Jesus (few have), but we love Him.
1 Samuel 11 – Saul’s first official acts as king are brilliant. Through Saul, we see how God saves. Will Saul maintain this standard? When things are going well, be careful.
1 Samuel 9-10. Life can be very confusing. Thankfully, God provides help. If we turn to him…
1 Samuel 8 – Israel asks for a king. What’s the problem with that? In Israel’s asking, we learn something about ourselves.
Mark 3:11. Demons respond to Jesus with fear and worship. What does this tell us about demons, Jesus, and us?
1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 – If the word of God is rare, that’s not a good thing. God speaking changes everything.
1 Samuel 2:11-36 – Israel’s in a dark place, and her religious leaders are making things worse. Thankfully, God is still gracious, and He has a good priest to lead His people.
1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 – It’s not by strength that one prevails. And praise God this is the case! We’re helpless, but God is strong.
Philippians 4:13 – Christians really can be content. They can glorify God in all circumstances. How? Through Him who strengthens them.
Acts 19:28-32. The reaction of the Ephesian silversmiths to Paul’s preaching gives us an explanation for why the nations choose to rebel against God.
Isaiah 45:5. I am the Lord, and there is no other.
Psalm 58 – David knew a lot about injustice. So too did Jesus. This Psalm gives us a way forward – a song to sing.
1 John 5:13-21. Certainty in life is hard to come by, but Christians can be absolutely certain about their salvation and safety in Christ.
1 John 4:1-6 – Gulliblity can be cute in young children, but not in Christians. We must test ‘the spirits’. Are you as good at this as you should be?
1 John 3:11-24 – Normally siblings don’t get on. It ought not to be the case in the church! Christian love is strange, but it also reassures the Christian.
1 John 2:28-3:10 – Children look like their parents. So too should the beloved child of God resemble their Heavenly Father. John’s message comforts and challenges.