Aug 9
2019
Making Tents in the 21st Century
I have just embarked upon what I hope is a life of pastoral ministry. And by God’s providence, I am now a church planting bi
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Christmas Hope in a Dark World
This Christmas blog article confronts the reality of a fallen and violent world while directing readers to the only true source of hope—Jesus Christ. Drawing from Matthew 1:18–25, it presents Christmas not as sentiment or nostalgia, but as God’s decisive intervention in history to redeem sinners. By highlighting the holy origin of Christ, the hidden hand of God in hardship, the saving purpose of the incarnation, the fulfillment of God’s historic promises, and the harmonious unfolding of His sovereign plan, the article calls readers to rest their hope fully in Christ, who came to save His people from their sins and remains God with us.
Keep ReadingExpect 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.
Keep ReadingAug 9
2019
Faith: The Great Equalizer (James 1:9-12)
We can learn much from James’s teaching. As Christians, we can face great difficulty for our faith, and we face all the difficulties which are common to man. God does not take us out of this world when He saves us and He does not guard us from difficulties. He uses them to give us endurance and to grow us in godliness. Therefore, we must heed these mandates as we traverse the minefields of life on this side of Heaven.
Aug 9
2019
Master's Seminary Senior Testimony
God is faithful and He knows exactly what He is doing! Humble yourselves under His mighty hand and casting your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. And, you will not be disappointed!
Aug 9
2019
He Doesn't Need Our Help!
Our church will probably never even be half the size of that church down the street. That’s okay because we serve a big God, and He has given the power to do amazing things in His Name even through a small number of people
Aug 9
2019
The Certainty Of The Word In Uncertain Times
At Grace Bible Church Gainesville, we desire to herald the message of the King in His word, so that the simple
When we set the agenda, we become just like the world. Our churches lose their transcendence. Our Sunday meetings become no different than a Lion’s or Rotary Club meeting. Our acts of kindness become empty attempts to please some far away deity. However, when we look to the One who bought the church with His own blood (Acts 20:28), then our churches become a statement to the angelic realm that Christ has defeated His enemies through His death and resurrection—now that is powerful!
We must realize that our ministry resources are precious; therefore, we need to focus on our Lord’s prerogatives, not ours. Said another way, when we align our priorities with the Lord’s, we can expect the church to accomplish its mission. As such, we assure the church is functioning as God intends. This assurance underscores the importance of developing and following a biblical POM which provides a summary of the biblical prerogatives, which will cause the people of God – the church – to flourish.
Aug 9
2019
Teach Them To Drive Stick!
I think Solomon understood these things when he penned these wise words, “The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Parents, above all, teach your kids to fear God and keep His commandments.
Aug 9
2019
Don't You Realize I'm Hurting?!?!
So, as you are suffering instead of focusing on the pain, fix your eyes upon Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith and look for ways to help your brothers and sisters who are also in distress. In doing so, your pain and suffering will fade away, your love for Christ will increase, and your relationships with others will become closer and stronger! This is a promise you can count on!
Aug 9
2019
Are You Growing In Christ, part 3
Therefore, we must learn to react to one another in gentleness treating the other person with Christlike love especially when they hurt us. We must also bear with them in patience especially when they have wronged us. Loving and bearing with others is easy when they love us back, but very difficult when we experience trouble with them. In doing these things, we must be humble and understand that we too sin and fall short of the glory of God.