Sermons by Brandon
Jesus Saw
Luke 5:27-39 Jesus of Nazareth was drawing crowds with his teaching and miracles, and the religious leaders, suspicious of a man with no formal training, began investigating him. Everything that follows flows from one moment: passing a tax office, Jesus saw Levi — later known as Matthew — a tax collector despised as a traitor and a cheat who had grown rich by overcharging his own people. Ignoring the scandal, Jesus simply said, “Follow me.” Levi left everything, rose, and…
Jesus: Authority, Compassion, and Mission
Luke 4:31-44 Jesus is shown as the one who teaches with authority, commands unclean spirits, heals sickness, and cares for people individually. In Capernaum, his authority is revealed when a demon recognizes him as the Holy One of God and is immediately cast out. His power is also seen when Peter’s mother-in-law is healed from a severe fever and immediately begins serving, and when Jesus personally ministers to the many sick who come to him. The crowds are amazed and…
The Beginning of Luke: Faith in God’s Timing
Luke opens his Gospel by explaining that he carefully investigated eyewitness accounts so readers could have confidence in the truth about Jesus. Written as the first part of a two-volume work with Acts, it presents an orderly account of Christ’s life, emphasizing His humanity, compassion, prayer life, joy, fellowship, and concern for outsiders. The narrative begins during the reign of Herod with Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful elderly couple who had long endured the pain of childlessness. While serving in…
Surrender, Service, and the Pilgrim’s Journey
Gen 47 In Genesis 47, Joseph completes the purpose behind his long journey of suffering and exaltation by bringing Jacob’s family into Egypt and settling them in Goshen. This separation protects them from the surrounding culture and allows them to grow into the nation God intends them to become. The chapter highlights how God sometimes places His people in environments where they can be strengthened, prepared, and preserved for future purposes. When Jacob meets Pharaoh, he describes his life as…
From Betrayal to Blessing
Gen 45-46 Joseph’s brothers had finally demonstrated genuine repentance. Instead of abandoning Benjamin as they had once abandoned Joseph, they were willing to sacrifice themselves for him. Seeing this change, Joseph could no longer hide his identity. Overcome with emotion, he revealed himself to his brothers, who were left speechless and terrified. Yet Joseph responded not with revenge, but with grace. He acknowledged their sin while recognizing that God had been working through every painful event to accomplish a greater…
The Test of Changed Hearts
A severe famine continued across the land, leaving Jacob’s family in desperate need of food. Although Jacob was reluctant to send Benjamin, his most cherished remaining son, the family could not survive without returning to Egypt. Judah stepped forward and personally guaranteed Benjamin’s safety, demonstrating a remarkable change of heart compared to the brothers’ earlier jealousy and betrayal. When the brothers returned to Egypt, Joseph welcomed them into his house. Expecting punishment because of the money that had mysteriously been…
From the Prison to the Palace
Gen 40-41 In prison, Joseph encountered Pharaoh’s chief butler and baker after they offended Pharaoh and were placed in custody. Both men had troubling dreams on the same night and were distressed because no one could interpret them. Joseph, despite his suffering and unjust imprisonment, still trusted God and declared that interpretations belong to Him. The butler dreamed of a vine with three branches that produced grapes which he pressed into Pharaoh’s cup. Joseph interpreted the dream to mean that…
A Robe and a Ring
Gen 36-37-38 Joseph, still young, is favored by his father, which sparks jealousy and hostility among his brothers. Tension grows when he shares dreams suggesting he will have authority over them. Sent to check on his brothers, Joseph is betrayed; they first plan to kill him but instead sell him into slavery in Egypt. To cover their actions, they deceive their father into believing Joseph has been killed, leaving him in deep grief. Alongside this, Judah’s story unfolds. He distances…
Jacob -> Israel
Gen 34-35Jacob settles near Shechem instead of fully following God’s direction, placing his family in a spiritually dangerous environment. Dinah leaves the safety of her family and is violated by Shechem, who then seeks to marry her. His father proposes assimilation between their peoples, appealing to unity and economic benefit. Jacob remains passive, while Dinah’s brothers respond with deceit, demanding circumcision as a condition. While the men of the city are weakened, Simeon and Levi massacre them, and the rest…
Wrestling with God
Jacob leaves Laban after a final separation, unable to return, and journeys toward home knowing his brother Esau once wanted to kill him. Caught between past conflict and uncertain future, he hopes time has softened Esau. Along the way, he encounters angels and names the place Mahanaim, sensing divine presence with him. He sends messengers to Esau with a humble message, calling him “lord” and presenting himself as a servant, revealing both fear and a tendency to manage outcomes through…
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