We all can struggle with knowing what to do in life. Some of our youth here struggle to understand what college to attend, whether to attend college, go into the military, or work in a trade. In life, it's okay to struggle to get on the right path, especially when you're young. Looking back on my life, I struggled to find the right direction. Yet each move was ordained by God, who guided our family. I'm sure if you look at your life, you can see many of the same things.
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Expect Great Things: The Faithful Ministry of William Carey
William Carey’s life reminds us that God delights to use ordinary believers with extraordinary conviction. With only thirteen pounds and a burden for lost souls, Carey obeyed Christ’s Great Commission and helped spark the modern missionary movement. His ministry was complete, compassionate, and crucial—and though Carey was imperfect, he points us to the perfect missionary, Jesus Christ. May his example call us to “expect great things from God” and “attempt great things for God.
Keep ReadingIt Is Him! Trusting Jesus in Life’s Storms (Part 4)
This final section explains that the storm on the Sea of Galilee served as a spiritual classroom, preparing the disciples for the greater trials they would soon face. It emphasizes that Jesus leads His followers into storms not to harm them, but to deepen their trust and anchor their confidence in His sovereign care. Part 4 concludes by reminding believers that the One who calms the waves is always with them, and every storm ultimately teaches the heart to say, “It is Him.”
Keep ReadingIt Is Him! Trusting Jesus in Life’s Storms (Part 3)
This section reflects on the disciples’ awe-filled question, “What kind of man is this?” as they witness Jesus command the wind and waves with divine authority. It highlights the stunning contrast between His humanity—sleeping in exhaustion—and His deity—speaking creation into calm. Part 3 teaches that every storm is a revelation of who Christ truly is, calling believers to worship and deeper trust in the One who rules over all.
Keep ReadingIt Is Him! Trusting Jesus in Life’s Storms (Part 2)
Part 2 focuses on the moment the disciples awaken Jesus in panic, crying out, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” It highlights how their imperfect but genuine faith drove them to the only One who could save them, and how Jesus used the storm to expose their fear and draw them into deeper trust. Through His rebuke and His immediate calming of the sea, Part 2 shows that Jesus not only rescues His people, but also lovingly strengthens their faith through every trial.
Keep ReadingThrough the Eyes of Faith
This article traces the unbroken testimony of faith from the Apostles to the early church, focusing on Polycarp of Smyrna as a living example of belief that endures without sight. Through vivid retelling and biblical reflection, it celebrates the miracle of the church’s perseverance, the courage of its martyrs, and the promise that one day faith will become sight when believers behold Christ face to face.
Keep ReadingIt Is Him! Trusting Jesus in Life’s Storms (Part 1)
Part 1 introduces the theme of recognizing Christ’s divine power through the story of Jesus calming the storm in Matthew 8:23–27. Drawing from a child’s joyful realization of God’s existence, it calls readers to a simple, childlike faith that trusts God’s sovereignty even when life feels chaotic. Through vivid imagery and reflection, it reminds believers to look at every storm and declare with confidence, “It is Him.”
Keep ReadingThe Dividing Line Between Belief and Unbelief
Before his conversion, Augustine wrestled between conviction and desire, praying for repentance but fearing obedience. His encounter with Pontitianus awakened him to the truth that his problem wasn’t lack of knowledge—it was love of sin. Sixteen centuries later, the same struggle continues as people claim to seek proof while resisting surrender. Pastor Brandon shows from Matthew 9:33–35 that the same miracle of Christ drew both worship and rejection, proving that unbelief is not intellectual failure but moral refusal. The blog concludes that the dividing line between belief and unbelief is drawn not by evidence, but by the heart’s willingness to yield to Jesus Christ.
Keep ReadingGrace and Peace To You!
Paul’s familiar greeting, “Grace to you and peace,” reveals that every believer’s life begins with grace and results in peace. All do not share this peace, but it belongs only to those who humbly receive God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. As Pastor Brandon explains, grace is the foundation of salvation, and peace is one of its beautiful fruits.
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The Goal of Expository Preaching
We can define an expository sermon as text driven preaching where the point of the sermon and its outline are derived from the correct interpretation of the text of Scripture. The preacher arrives at the interpretation through careful exegesis using the literal, historical, grammatical method. In the act of preaching, the preacher carefully explains the God-intended meaning of the text giving its modern implications.
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Disunity - A Church's Kryptonite
The unity of the body of Christ is at the heart of Paul’s exhortation to the church. In doing so, he appealed to non-negotiable truths of the Christian walk. As believers, we should always be encouraged in Christ, finding great comfort in our love for one another, and enjoying relationships which are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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As we move forward, there will be continued pressure for Grace Bible Church to change with the times. This pressure originates from our surrounding culture, but there is more than a subtle push to change from within the church. On the one hand, we understand that change in the church is like the seasons. Our ministry is in a constant transition, with people coming and going. On the other hand, we know that not all change is biblical. Therefore, how are we to evaluate our current path and direction as a church? How are we to assess each ministry in the church? These questions underscore our need for a biblical Philosophy of Ministry (POM).