Sermons Podcast for Frisco Bible Church http://www.friscobible.com en-us Frisco Bible Church no Frisco Bible Church ℗ & © 2010 Frisco Bible Church 720 Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up Psalm 131 describes the humility & peace of one who has learned all the lessons on this journey to worship. 133 details the blessing of bonding in God’s community of brothers – something surely accentuated by the journey and a reminder needed in the press of Jerusalem. 134 finishes the song cycle with a blessing on servanthood, seemingly as both a profession and lifestyle. Take these short songs together with the twin emphases of 132 (that worship is possible because of God’s revelation & that the Messiah will reign) and we see that the final songs reach a crescendo of praise through a counter-intuitive method. The worshipper is not the center of attention. His great journey is not about self...rather, his emphasis is on the Lord and the Lord’s people. God is not the God of the noisy, cacophonous yeller so much as the One who works praise to Himself through humble, brotherly, servants. Psalm 131 describes the humility & peace of one who has learned all the lessons on this journey to worship. 133 details the blessing of bonding in God’s community of brothers – something surely accentuated by the journey and a reminder needed in the press of Jerusalem. 134 finishes the song cycle with a blessing on servanthood, seemingly as both a profession and lifestyle. Take these short songs together with the twin emphases of 132 (that worship is possible because of God’s revelation & that the Messiah will reign) and we see that the final songs reach a crescendo of praise through a counter-intuitive method. The worshipper is not the center of attention. His great journey is not about self...rather, his emphasis is on the Lord and the Lord’s people. God is not the God of the noisy, cacophonous yeller so much as the One who works praise to Himself through humble, brotherly, servants. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-humble-servants http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-humble-servants Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up This may have been a song sung as one walked through the mikveh before entering the Temple gates. Its amazing message is that God saves those who don’t deserve it. Hope is found only in Him. This psalm contains some powerful truths, including: 1) All are sinful and in need of God’s grace. 2) God is feared because He forgives. This seeming paradox is based on the truth that the forgiver is in charge. 3) The follower waits, i.e., she is bound together with God’s plan. 4) God’s Word is the source of hope. 5) YHWH’s hesed never fails. 6) God Himself will redeem His covenant people. This may have been a song sung as one walked through the mikveh before entering the Temple gates. Its amazing message is that God saves those who don’t deserve it. Hope is found only in Him. This psalm contains some powerful truths, including: 1) All are sinful and in need of God’s grace. 2) God is feared because He forgives. This seeming paradox is based on the truth that the forgiver is in charge. 3) The follower waits, i.e., she is bound together with God’s plan. 4) God’s Word is the source of hope. 5) YHWH’s hesed never fails. 6) God Himself will redeem His covenant people. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-salvation http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-salvation Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Mark Bailey Guest Speakers 2010 http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/a-confrontation-with-grace http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/a-confrontation-with-grace Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up These two psalms are dominated by four great thoughts of national worship: 1. Israel has been persecuted but will always be freed by God. 2. Those who curse Israel will be cursed. 3. Worship is possible because of God’s revelation through Israel. 4. The Messiah will reign over Israel as promised. These two psalms are dominated by four great thoughts of national worship: 1. Israel has been persecuted but will always be freed by God. 2. Those who curse Israel will be cursed. 3. Worship is possible because of God’s revelation through Israel. 4. The Messiah will reign over Israel as promised. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-israel http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-israel Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up The most intriguing question is whether Psalm 127 was written by Solomon or whether some chronicler was commenting on the king’s life. Regardless of the answer, these two songs work together to show that the member of God’s community does not craft his own security. Rather the songs work chiastically together to show that: The most intriguing question is whether Psalm 127 was written by Solomon or whether some chronicler was commenting on the king’s life. Regardless of the answer, these two songs work together to show that the member of God’s community does not craft his own security. Rather the songs work chiastically together to show that: http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-security http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-security Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up Unlike the stock market, God’s past performance does guarantee future results. This leads to a lifestyle of joy (mentioned 4x in the psalm) – even in difficult days. The NIV displays the quatrain arrangement better, and shows the two great divisions of the song into what God has done and what we need Him to do. Verses 1-3 deal with God’s restoration work, covering God’s great activity, it’s impact on the restored one, it’s impact on the observing world, and the ongoing blessing of ever-current joy. Verses 4-6 describes the continual need for restoration, the reality of honest grief communication with God, the “seasonal” style of God’s provision, and the response of joy. Unlike the stock market, God’s past performance does guarantee future results. This leads to a lifestyle of joy (mentioned 4x in the psalm) – even in difficult days. The NIV displays the quatrain arrangement better, and shows the two great divisions of the song into what God has done and what we need Him to do. Verses 1-3 deal with God’s restoration work, covering God’s great activity, it’s impact on the restored one, it’s impact on the observing world, and the ongoing blessing of ever-current joy. Verses 4-6 describes the continual need for restoration, the reality of honest grief communication with God, the “seasonal” style of God’s provision, and the response of joy. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-restoration http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-restoration Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up Again the rising up theme is emphasized in lifting of eyes. 123 begins with a recitation of God’s graciousness and ends with a call for mercy because His people are being laughed at. Mercy is their need and desire. 125 adds the justice aspect of the theme. In the opening two verses, God’s people praise that because of Hid presence they are solid no matter the circumstances. Further, this presence of protection is eternal. The final two verses are a call for justice that rings out similarly to the cry for mercy in 123.125:3 not only hinges thought from the opening into the last two verses, it also encapsulates the justice/mercy theme. God mercifully and intricately works out even human leadership so that His people can do justice. They always have the choice to do right. Because of who God is and what He does, His people are empowered to imitate Him in justice and mercy. Life Change Objective – That we would practice justice and mercy. Again the rising up theme is emphasized in lifting of eyes. 123 begins with a recitation of God’s graciousness and ends with a call for mercy because His people are being laughed at. Mercy is their need and desire. 125 adds the justice aspect of the theme. In the opening two verses, God’s people praise that because of Hid presence they are solid no matter the circumstances. Further, this presence of protection is eternal. The final two verses are a call for justice that rings out similarly to the cry for mercy in 123.125:3 not only hinges thought from the opening into the last two verses, it also encapsulates the justice/mercy theme. God mercifully and intricately works out even human leadership so that His people can do justice. They always have the choice to do right. Because of who God is and what He does, His people are empowered to imitate Him in justice and mercy. Life Change Objective – That we would practice justice and mercy. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-justice-and-mercy http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-justice-and-mercy Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up The psalmist is awash with emotion as he arrives at the edge of the place of worship. In his exultation, he shows a zeal for giving honor to God. He also shows the sense of joy we find in place familiarity and tradition. However, he recognizes eternal truths as yet unseen – coming judgment – and this reality prevents traditionalism from reducing his worship to rote function. He closes with a call to prayer for the place of worship and its environs. Obviously, this applies to Jerusalem, yet a broader application is in order since all peoples are affected by the peace of places of YHWH worship. The psalmist is awash with emotion as he arrives at the edge of the place of worship. In his exultation, he shows a zeal for giving honor to God. He also shows the sense of joy we find in place familiarity and tradition. However, he recognizes eternal truths as yet unseen – coming judgment – and this reality prevents traditionalism from reducing his worship to rote function. He closes with a call to prayer for the place of worship and its environs. Obviously, this applies to Jerusalem, yet a broader application is in order since all peoples are affected by the peace of places of YHWH worship. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-peace-and-prosperity http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-peace-and-prosperity Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up This song, clearly intended to be sung like a football chant at a world cup game, introduces the Lord of Freedom. God removes His people from all snares and traps and has the power to keep them free. This song, clearly intended to be sung like a football chant at a world cup game, introduces the Lord of Freedom. God removes His people from all snares and traps and has the power to keep them free. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-freedom http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-freedom Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick When I Rise Up God is always the keeper and guardian of the covenant community and its members. He answers prayers (120:1), even for those sullied by their own sin (120:2-4) and their world environment (120:5-7). The God of Protection should be our focus (121:1), as: He created all (121:2), cares about details of our journey (121:3,8), is always on duty (121:4), is knowable through Israel’s history (121:4), watches over His people in covenant (121:5), protects from world system & spiritual enemies (121:6-7), and does all this forever (121:8). God is always the keeper and guardian of the covenant community and its members. He answers prayers (120:1), even for those sullied by their own sin (120:2-4) and their world environment (120:5-7). The God of Protection should be our focus (121:1), as: He created all (121:2), cares about details of our journey (121:3,8), is always on duty (121:4), is knowable through Israel’s history (121:4), watches over His people in covenant (121:5), protects from world system & spiritual enemies (121:6-7), and does all this forever (121:8). http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-protection http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/god-of-protection Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Ron Newton Guest Speakers 2010 The intersection of faith in ones work life The intersection of faith in ones work life http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-work-zone-of-faith http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-work-zone-of-faith Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Ron Rhodes Guest Speakers 2010 A study of heaven from the Bible A study of heaven from the Bible http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/the-glory-of-heaven http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/the-glory-of-heaven Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers Humility serves as the bridge to this final section of the letter. Humbly, we: 1. Enjoy God’s grace. 5 2. Trust God’s timing for exaltation. 6 (The meek do inherit the earth!) 3. Recognize His care and cast our worries on Him. 7 4. Resist the adversary by trusting God. 8-9a 5. Know ours isn’t the only story. 9b 6. Look forward to the work of God in our lives. 10 7. Glorify Him. 11 Peter then closes in the formal Greek style: 1. His secretary (see notes on Silas) is mentioned. 12 2. His purpose is simply stated. It’s all about standing in grace. 12 3. Greetings are sent and expected. 13 4. Peace is spoken. 14 Humility serves as the bridge to this final section of the letter. Humbly, we: 1. Enjoy God’s grace. 5 2. Trust God’s timing for exaltation. 6 (The meek do inherit the earth!) 3. Recognize His care and cast our worries on Him. 7 4. Resist the adversary by trusting God. 8-9a 5. Know ours isn’t the only story. 9b 6. Look forward to the work of God in our lives. 10 7. Glorify Him. 11 Peter then closes in the formal Greek style: 1. His secretary (see notes on Silas) is mentioned. 12 2. His purpose is simply stated. It’s all about standing in grace. 12 3. Greetings are sent and expected. 13 4. Peace is spoken. 14 http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-by-humility http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-by-humility Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Ben Graham Guest Speakers 2010 http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/whats-your-mission http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/whats-your-mission Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers Many of the concepts of the letter are repeated in succinct form, though the emphasis is here on the Spirit. Because of God’s Spirit: 1. Trials need not surprise us. 12 2. Trials give opportunity to rejoice – now and forever. 13 3. Trials because of Christianity bring great spiritual power. 14 4. Trials should not be confused with just correction. 15 (I.e., we don’t lie to ourselves.) 5. Trials are free from shame. 16 6. Trials are purifying and timely. 17a 7. Trials are nothing compared to what the unsaved will undergo. 17b-18. 8. Trials grant deeper chance to trust our sovereign God. 19 All this applies to each Christian, and Peter particularly relates these lessons to Elders (therefore). This is likely because of their exemplary role and the fact that the job is fraught with pain. Many of the concepts of the letter are repeated in succinct form, though the emphasis is here on the Spirit. Because of God’s Spirit: 1. Trials need not surprise us. 12 2. Trials give opportunity to rejoice – now and forever. 13 3. Trials because of Christianity bring great spiritual power. 14 4. Trials should not be confused with just correction. 15 (I.e., we don’t lie to ourselves.) 5. Trials are free from shame. 16 6. Trials are purifying and timely. 17a 7. Trials are nothing compared to what the unsaved will undergo. 17b-18. 8. Trials grant deeper chance to trust our sovereign God. 19 All this applies to each Christian, and Peter particularly relates these lessons to Elders (therefore). This is likely because of their exemplary role and the fact that the job is fraught with pain. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-hardships http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-hardships Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers Peter’s core tenet is that Jesus’ sacrifice is our purposeful guide in reckoning ourselves as dead to sin. (1) Flowing from that, he: 1. Lists the lusts that make up our sinful norm. 2-3 2. Describes the practical daily experience of Christians’ relationships to old unsaved friends. 4 3. Reminds that Jesus is worthy, willing, and waiting to fulfill His great White Throne Judgment of non-believers. 5 4. Comforts with the truth that though believers are physically dead men walking (each will likely undergo fleshly death) they escape judgment and live forever in the Spirit. 5. Describes what a “dead to sin” life looks like. It’s not a series of regulations, but rather a call to exciting activities, including: a. Biblically sound prayer. 7 b. Fervent love for each other. 8 c. Gracious hospitality. 9 d. Giving stewardship. 10 e. God-empowered service. 11 f. Praise where it belongs. 11 Peter’s core tenet is that Jesus’ sacrifice is our purposeful guide in reckoning ourselves as dead to sin. (1) Flowing from that, he: 1. Lists the lusts that make up our sinful norm. 2-3 2. Describes the practical daily experience of Christians’ relationships to old unsaved friends. 4 3. Reminds that Jesus is worthy, willing, and waiting to fulfill His great White Throne Judgment of non-believers. 5 4. Comforts with the truth that though believers are physically dead men walking (each will likely undergo fleshly death) they escape judgment and live forever in the Spirit. 5. Describes what a “dead to sin” life looks like. It’s not a series of regulations, but rather a call to exciting activities, including: a. Biblically sound prayer. 7 b. Fervent love for each other. 8 c. Gracious hospitality. 9 d. Giving stewardship. 10 e. God-empowered service. 11 f. Praise where it belongs. 11 http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-everyday http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-everyday Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers The divine, eternal perspective is appropriate even under discomfort and trial. Peter first lays out the exhortation (13-17) and then reveals the encouragement that Jesus is the author of such behavior (18-22). The natural human perspective is assumed in Peter’s argument, but he counters it with great detail regarding the eternal, divine perspective on “unfair” things: 1. God sees all. (verse 12) 2. The general principle of positive retribution remains. (13) 3. When the general principle is violated: (14-17) a. Know you are blessed. (14a; Matt 5; James 1) b. Keep your head. 14b c. Acknowledge Jesus’ Lordship over this. 15a d. Speak truth. (or give witness) 15b e. Stay clean. 16 f. Err toward non-resistance. 17 The divine, eternal perspective is appropriate even under discomfort and trial. Peter first lays out the exhortation (13-17) and then reveals the encouragement that Jesus is the author of such behavior (18-22). The natural human perspective is assumed in Peter’s argument, but he counters it with great detail regarding the eternal, divine perspective on “unfair” things: 1. God sees all. (verse 12) 2. The general principle of positive retribution remains. (13) 3. When the general principle is violated: (14-17) a. Know you are blessed. (14a; Matt 5; James 1) b. Keep your head. 14b c. Acknowledge Jesus’ Lordship over this. 15a d. Speak truth. (or give witness) 15b e. Stay clean. 16 f. Err toward non-resistance. 17 http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transforming-perspective http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transforming-perspective Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers Jesus is the ultimate example of suffering, as He accepted an undeserved penalty so that others might be blessed. Believers in Christ who desire a close relationship with the Father should follow Jesus in such surrender. Specifically, this involves: 1. Blessing those who curse us. 2. Trusting God’s ultimate purposes. 3. Living for good. [Outline: What Jesus did; What we’re to do; How to do it.] Peter then gets very practical, pointing out that living for good, even when it involves hardship, includes submission and love in the home where the internal person is revealed and where two-as-one impacts one’s relationship with God. Jesus is the ultimate example of suffering, as He accepted an undeserved penalty so that others might be blessed. Believers in Christ who desire a close relationship with the Father should follow Jesus in such surrender. Specifically, this involves: 1. Blessing those who curse us. 2. Trusting God’s ultimate purposes. 3. Living for good. [Outline: What Jesus did; What we’re to do; How to do it.] Peter then gets very practical, pointing out that living for good, even when it involves hardship, includes submission and love in the home where the internal person is revealed and where two-as-one impacts one’s relationship with God. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformation-in-christ-likeness http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformation-in-christ-likeness Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers This is the first section of the general behavior section of the epistle (2:11-3:12). The section describes appropriate responses to struggles in every significant area of life – citizenship, employment, and home life. The eleven verses considered here exhort Christians to live differently because we are different and we know eternity can be different. Our changed behavior is motivated by a love for God’s glory and positive intentions for the lost people around us. (11-12) Expanding on the theme of glorifying God, Peter says that we have been called to find favor with God. God looks favorably on our submissive bearing of government and employment unfairness. This submission again blesses the world around us by silencing fools and interesting non-Christians (“finds favor” in v. 19 likely refers to humans). (13-15; 18-21a) Yet, one wonders whether Peter is calling for Christians to be doormats, continually wallowing in low self-concept and standing silently in tacit approval of evil? Wonderfully, Peter gives a resounding no, outlining instead the biblical concept of voluntary surrender. The Christian is completely free, and that freedom is purposefully harnessed to a four-fold objective: honoring all, loving Christians, fearing only God, and honoring the government powers. (16-17) When government or employment demands that one of those objectives be purposefully violated, other scriptures teach that God’s person should, as befits a free individual, speak truth and accept the consequences. This is the first section of the general behavior section of the epistle (2:11-3:12). The section describes appropriate responses to struggles in every significant area of life – citizenship, employment, and home life. The eleven verses considered here exhort Christians to live differently because we are different and we know eternity can be different. Our changed behavior is motivated by a love for God’s glory and positive intentions for the lost people around us. (11-12) Expanding on the theme of glorifying God, Peter says that we have been called to find favor with God. God looks favorably on our submissive bearing of government and employment unfairness. This submission again blesses the world around us by silencing fools and interesting non-Christians (“finds favor” in v. 19 likely refers to humans). (13-15; 18-21a) Yet, one wonders whether Peter is calling for Christians to be doormats, continually wallowing in low self-concept and standing silently in tacit approval of evil? Wonderfully, Peter gives a resounding no, outlining instead the biblical concept of voluntary surrender. The Christian is completely free, and that freedom is purposefully harnessed to a four-fold objective: honoring all, loving Christians, fearing only God, and honoring the government powers. (16-17) When government or employment demands that one of those objectives be purposefully violated, other scriptures teach that God’s person should, as befits a free individual, speak truth and accept the consequences. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transforming-honor http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transforming-honor Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers The elect of God are His church building program, serving as both temple and priesthood. To emphasize this, Peter quotes three great “stone” passages from the OT, Isaiah 28, Psalm 118, and Isaiah 8. Looking at these texts, we see behavioral application for how to offer spiritual sacrifices through Jesus. Is 28:15-18, 22 gives the first application: take God’s judgment of non-believers seriously! Ps 118:22-24 gives the second application point: rejoice each day! Is 8:12-20 holds the third application: do not fear what this world fears, turn to God and His Word instead! The elect of God are His church building program, serving as both temple and priesthood. To emphasize this, Peter quotes three great “stone” passages from the OT, Isaiah 28, Psalm 118, and Isaiah 8. Looking at these texts, we see behavioral application for how to offer spiritual sacrifices through Jesus. Is 28:15-18, 22 gives the first application: take God’s judgment of non-believers seriously! Ps 118:22-24 gives the second application point: rejoice each day! Is 8:12-20 holds the third application: do not fear what this world fears, turn to God and His Word instead! http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-into-gods-church http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-into-gods-church Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers We Christians are expected to obey God’s truth, a responsibility that includes purifying our souls (psuche) in regard to love for our fellow believers. This love (philos) should be expressed fervently (ektenos). Such familial affection is sincere (anupokritos) and pure (katharos). Looking at the disunity of depraved humanity, one wonders how such love could ever be experienced! Peter expresses the reasons such philos can and should be experienced in the local church: 1. We’re children of the same Father. (1:23a and previous section) 2. We eat at the same table; i.e., we are nourished by the permanent Word of God. (1:23b-25; 2:2-3) 3. We have common enemies. (2:1) We Christians are expected to obey God’s truth, a responsibility that includes purifying our souls (psuche) in regard to love for our fellow believers. This love (philos) should be expressed fervently (ektenos). Such familial affection is sincere (anupokritos) and pure (katharos). Looking at the disunity of depraved humanity, one wonders how such love could ever be experienced! Peter expresses the reasons such philos can and should be experienced in the local church: 1. We’re children of the same Father. (1:23a and previous section) 2. We eat at the same table; i.e., we are nourished by the permanent Word of God. (1:23b-25; 2:2-3) 3. We have common enemies. (2:1) http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-in-brotherly-love http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-in-brotherly-love Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers The Christian is no longer trapped in the cycle of familial sin (patroparadotos), but instead has God Himself as Father. This relational change has occurred because of Jesus’ resurrection and His unspeakably precious. As happy and obedient children, Christians should live holy lives. This conduct isn’t based on rules but a relationship with the Father to whom we are set aside. Our new conduct in fact demands that we gird up the loins of our thinking and embark like Israel from Egypt, showing inherent courage, integrity, and humility. The Christian is no longer trapped in the cycle of familial sin (patroparadotos), but instead has God Himself as Father. This relational change has occurred because of Jesus’ resurrection and His unspeakably precious. As happy and obedient children, Christians should live holy lives. This conduct isn’t based on rules but a relationship with the Father to whom we are set aside. Our new conduct in fact demands that we gird up the loins of our thinking and embark like Israel from Egypt, showing inherent courage, integrity, and humility. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-through-family http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-through-family Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers Salvation is awesome! 1. The future revealing of Jesus is the disclosure of one present but unseen. It is laudable & encouraging to believe in and love Him while He is yet unseen. 2. Salvation is not merely a future eschatological event, it is a present reality, the abundant life Jesus promised. 3. This amazing, majestic gift is so precious that both angels and prophets of old longed to see the details of it. Incredibly, God planned it just for us. Surely something this wonderful is meant to be shared, continuing the tradition. Salvation is awesome! 1. The future revealing of Jesus is the disclosure of one present but unseen. It is laudable & encouraging to believe in and love Him while He is yet unseen. 2. Salvation is not merely a future eschatological event, it is a present reality, the abundant life Jesus promised. 3. This amazing, majestic gift is so precious that both angels and prophets of old longed to see the details of it. Incredibly, God planned it just for us. Surely something this wonderful is meant to be shared, continuing the tradition. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformation-beyond-sight http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformation-beyond-sight Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Transformers This passage reveals what we have in our great salvation, how the Christian journey flows, and the results for us and God. This passage reveals what we have in our great salvation, how the Christian journey flows, and the results for us and God. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-for-glory http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-for-glory Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Transformers Peter launches the letter with his “big idea” in mind. Peter launches the letter with his “big idea” in mind. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-by-grace http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/transformed-by-grace Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul showed his friendship in evangelism, in entreaty, and in effort. showed his friendship in evangelism, in entreaty, and in effort. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/gracious http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/gracious Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST Dan Bolin Guest Speakers 2010 a look at 3 young people whose lives were changed in Acts a look at 3 young people whose lives were changed in Acts http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/oh--the-people-we-meet-on-ministry-street http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/oh--the-people-we-meet-on-ministry-street Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul Aquila & Priscilla are only and always mentioned together in scripture. They are obviously a remarkable team, and their unifying capacity reached beyond merely their own home. Wherever persecution and opportunity takes them, they are truly a unifying force. Aquila & Priscilla are only and always mentioned together in scripture. They are obviously a remarkable team, and their unifying capacity reached beyond merely their own home. Wherever persecution and opportunity takes them, they are truly a unifying force. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/unifying http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/unifying Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul With each of these young men, the Apostle Paul took a developmental interest. One moves from glory to glory, while the other overcomes some ugly failures. With each of these young men, the Apostle Paul took a developmental interest. One moves from glory to glory, while the other overcomes some ugly failures. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/maturing http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/maturing Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul Paul was particularly sustained by Titus: enjoying his company, entrusting difficult jobs to him, and entreating him to join Paul in times of need. Paul was particularly sustained by Titus: enjoying his company, entrusting difficult jobs to him, and entreating him to join Paul in times of need. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/refreshing http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/refreshing Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul The Son of Encouragement teaches us how to lift others up. The Son of Encouragement teaches us how to lift others up. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/encouraging http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/encouraging Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul Epaphroditus was a hard-working soldier: exalting brotherhood, expending himself, and enduring hardship. Epaphroditus was a hard-working soldier: exalting brotherhood, expending himself, and enduring hardship. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/industrious http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/industrious Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul The medieval ideal of nobility is one worthy of emulation. It developed from the lives of men like Apollos. He developed in the scriptures, in teachability, in fervency, in carefulness, in courage, and in unity. The medieval ideal of nobility is one worthy of emulation. It developed from the lives of men like Apollos. He developed in the scriptures, in teachability, in fervency, in carefulness, in courage, and in unity. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/noble http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/noble Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick The Friends of Paul We will discuss the great friend Luke and also contrast him with Demas. Luke & Demas were contemporaries & similar in station. Luke stuck with Paul, while Demas surrendered to a stronger attraction to worldliness. We will discuss the great friend Luke and also contrast him with Demas. Luke & Demas were contemporaries & similar in station. Luke stuck with Paul, while Demas surrendered to a stronger attraction to worldliness. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/dependable http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/dependable Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Road in the Wilderness The shepherds, magi, Simeon, and Anna all had their eyes open to see the Lord’s Messiah. Through supernatural revelation, copious research, tedious waiting, and serendipitous meetings these people followed the signs to see Immanuel. These same opportunities are available to us, and if we will just take the opportunity we will find joy that cannot be quenched. The shepherds, magi, Simeon, and Anna all had their eyes open to see the Lord’s Messiah. Through supernatural revelation, copious research, tedious waiting, and serendipitous meetings these people followed the signs to see Immanuel. These same opportunities are available to us, and if we will just take the opportunity we will find joy that cannot be quenched. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/following-the-signs http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/following-the-signs Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Road in the Wilderness So many people missed out on the first Christmas – Herod; religious leaders; people in and around Jerusalem; the Romans; and the town of Nazareth. Each of these had opportunity to embrace Jesus and chose not to because of jealousy, self-righteousness, busyness, idolatry, and familiarity. So many people missed out on the first Christmas – Herod; religious leaders; people in and around Jerusalem; the Romans; and the town of Nazareth. Each of these had opportunity to embrace Jesus and chose not to because of jealousy, self-righteousness, busyness, idolatry, and familiarity. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/lost-in-the-wilderness http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/lost-in-the-wilderness Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Road in the Wilderness We give because God first gave to us, a biblical observation most especially revealed at Christmas. Because God gave the first and greatest gift, we who are blessed to be conformed to His likeness become givers as well. By looking at Saint Nicholas’ life we gain some insights into how this can be lived out. We give because God first gave to us, a biblical observation most especially revealed at Christmas. Because God gave the first and greatest gift, we who are blessed to be conformed to His likeness become givers as well. By looking at Saint Nicholas’ life we gain some insights into how this can be lived out. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/the-new-way http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/the-new-way Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Road in the Wilderness Jesus is the ultimate bridge builder, the Christmas gift that makes all things new. He opens the scriptures, salvation, holiness, judgment, and heaven. A manger was an everyday item; but by being born into one, Jesus exposes the reality of prophecy fulfilled. Thus, He opens the Bible for our eyes to see God’s plan. Jesus is the ultimate bridge builder, the Christmas gift that makes all things new. He opens the scriptures, salvation, holiness, judgment, and heaven. A manger was an everyday item; but by being born into one, Jesus exposes the reality of prophecy fulfilled. Thus, He opens the Bible for our eyes to see God’s plan. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/the-trailblazer http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/the-trailblazer Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Really?! God’s work in history, His eternal presence, and His future plans are more fully revealed to the thoughtful prophet. Habakkuk finds this reality completely changes his perspective. He still must wait for further pain – and there is no pretense (by him or the Lord) that such is fun. Nonetheless, Habakkuk confidently declares that he will exult and rejoice – because God gives him the joy of restoration and/or God guides him to eliminate his own personal idolatries. God’s work in history, His eternal presence, and His future plans are more fully revealed to the thoughtful prophet. Habakkuk finds this reality completely changes his perspective. He still must wait for further pain – and there is no pretense (by him or the Lord) that such is fun. Nonetheless, Habakkuk confidently declares that he will exult and rejoice – because God gives him the joy of restoration and/or God guides him to eliminate his own personal idolatries. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/severe-mercy http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/severe-mercy Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Really?! Through 5 “woes” God exposes the fabric of justice woven through what appeared on the surface to be a world suffering from God’s insensitivity. Through 5 “woes” God exposes the fabric of justice woven through what appeared on the surface to be a world suffering from God’s insensitivity. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/woe--nellie http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/woe--nellie Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Wayne Braudrick Really?! That we live by trusting our Father. That we live by trusting our Father. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/game-plan http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/game-plan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Really?! Habakkuk's oracle is actually a big burden. We feel that same burden when our knowledge of God collides with the pain we feel in life’s “unintentional” disciplines. Darkness, delay, difficulty, disappointment, disease, or disillusionment threatens to defeat us and sometimes force us to wrestle with God. Habakkuk's oracle is actually a big burden. We feel that same burden when our knowledge of God collides with the pain we feel in life’s “unintentional” disciplines. Darkness, delay, difficulty, disappointment, disease, or disillusionment threatens to defeat us and sometimes force us to wrestle with God. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/honest-to-god http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/honest-to-god Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity The great commands of God call us to accountability; commitment to our brethren; confession; and forgiveness. Together, these comprise aspects of agape love and koinonia; the disciplines of fellowship. The great commands of God call us to accountability; commitment to our brethren; confession; and forgiveness. Together, these comprise aspects of agape love and koinonia; the disciplines of fellowship. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-fellowship http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-fellowship Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity Serving the Lord with our gifts is a critical discipline for personal growth and for the encouragement of Jesus' church. Serving the Lord with our gifts is a critical discipline for personal growth and for the encouragement of Jesus' church. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-service http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-service Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity The disciplines of dialoguing with God are critically important. The scriptures command most of these or assume they will be part of the believer's lifestyle. They are among the most abused and misunderstood disciplines, which causes far too many biblical Christians to flee them unnecessarily. They include: prayer; meditation; journaling; solitude; and silence. The disciplines of dialoguing with God are critically important. The scriptures command most of these or assume they will be part of the believer's lifestyle. They are among the most abused and misunderstood disciplines, which causes far too many biblical Christians to flee them unnecessarily. They include: prayer; meditation; journaling; solitude; and silence. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-dialoguing-with-god http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-dialoguing-with-god Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity Giving, fasting, and chastity are examined are legitimate disciplines, despite their odd sound in the modern human ear. Self-sacrifice is a thing of biblical beauty, when it flows from gratitude for one's secure relationship with God. Giving, fasting, and chastity are examined are legitimate disciplines, despite their odd sound in the modern human ear. Self-sacrifice is a thing of biblical beauty, when it flows from gratitude for one's secure relationship with God. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-voluntary-sacrifice http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-voluntary-sacrifice Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity We learn to be content and stop making life so hard. Our forefathers called this thrift. We learn to be content and stop making life so hard. Our forefathers called this thrift. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-simplicity http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-simplicity Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity Worship is about enjoying ourselves by participating in the greatest and most truthful thing in the world- honoring God. Worship is about enjoying ourselves by participating in the greatest and most truthful thing in the world- honoring God. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-worship http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-worship Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity Life is like being a stranger in London, lost in the whirl of the street traffic. Getting above & below are the only ways to make sense of it all and effectively get through town. In life, Bible intake is how we get above and below, and how we effectively manage our journey. Life is like being a stranger in London, lost in the whirl of the street traffic. Getting above & below are the only ways to make sense of it all and effectively get through town. In life, Bible intake is how we get above and below, and how we effectively manage our journey. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-bible-intake http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-bible-intake Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity This is where it all starts. The person who would live practical Christianity must first recognize that he or she is destitute before God. This humble submission is critical- not just for justification but for sanctification. This is where it all starts. The person who would live practical Christianity must first recognize that he or she is destitute before God. This humble submission is critical- not just for justification but for sanctification. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-humble-submission http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-humble-submission Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT Wayne Braudrick Practical Christianity God Almighty has saved humans by His grace in Jesus. As recipients of that grace, the Christian is to live in it, move by it, and act grace-fully. God Almighty has saved humans by His grace in Jesus. As recipients of that grace, the Christian is to live in it, move by it, and act grace-fully. http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-grace http://www.friscobible.com/sermons/sermon/discipline-of-grace Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT