Sermons by Brandon
The Joy of Being a Disciple
Luke 9:23-62 Following Jesus is more than simply believing in Him; it means becoming His disciple. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him wherever He leads. Although this may involve challenges and sacrifices, surrendering our lives to Him brings the deepest joy, fulfilment, and purpose we can experience. Jesus reminds us that gaining the whole world is worthless if we lose our souls in the process. Through the transfiguration, we see His glory…
A Good Host for Jesus
Luke 7:36-50 Jesus is invited to eat at the home of Simon, a Pharisee who doubts that Jesus is a prophet. During the meal, a woman known for her sinful reputation approaches Jesus, weeping at His feet, washing them with her tears, drying them with her hair, kissing them, and anointing them with expensive oil. Simon silently judges both Jesus and the woman, assuming that a true prophet would know what kind of woman is touching Him and would never…
Focus on the Kingdom
Luke 6 reveals growing tension between Jesus and the Pharisees, particularly over their interpretation of the Sabbath. When the disciples pick and eat grain, the Pharisees accuse them of breaking Sabbath rules. Jesus responds with David’s example of eating the consecrated bread when he was hungry, showing that God’s commands are not meant to become burdens that ignore genuine human needs. He declares that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. The conflict intensifies when Jesus heals a…
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…
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