Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Matthew 6:33 NIV But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Renewed Hope India – A loving home for orphans and widows http://www.renewedhopeindia.org What are you seeking? American Christians either, don't understand how Kingdom citizens live OR don't really want to. Near beginning of Jesus' ministryCrowds are following him aroundIn the middle of “Sermon on the Mount” Vs 33 begins with a contrast word Jesus expects his followers to REPRIORITIZE How COVID has affected us The post Seek First appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

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Big Idea:  When we stand back to back, we can't see the damage we cause or the joy God gives. Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9-10 Titus 3:1-11 Romans 14:13 James 4:1-12 Philippians 4:1-3 Back to back is attack mode.  Face to face is grace mode. The post Mom, the Referee appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

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Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  If we want to journey through life together, as we were created to do, we need to understand how to behave toward one another. 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 23:17-18 1 Samuel 20:4,34,42 Characteristics of friendship… It's time to stop looking for offenses and start projecting joy. The post Face to Face appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  I AM Sermon Title: The True Vine Sermon Scripture: John 15:1-11 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Now that Jesus has conquered death on our behalf, what's the rest of the story we are expected to live and excited to live? The King says, “Go,” the Servant says, “Love,” the Savior says, “Tell,” and the Son says, “Abide in me.” Revelation 5:5.  And the lion says, It's time to roar. The post I Am the True Vine appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-11 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Jesus is the only way to safely navigate through this dark world. I started by showing pictures of two winding roads and comparing it to the mindset of people looking for God. John 14:1 John 14:2 John 14:3 John 14:4-7 John 14:8-11 God sees us, He saves us, and He leads us.  It's up to us to follow! I ended with a picture of the longest, straightest road in the world How COVID has affected us The post The Way, the Truth, and the Life appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

John 11:1-4 11:5-10 11:11-16 11:17-27 Romans 6:1-11 Resurrection in this life happens when we unite with Jesus. Fear of death causes many to forfeit life. Proverbs 29:25; 1 John 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7 The post The Resurrection and the Life appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

John 10:11aHow is Jesus the Good Shepherd?He revealed Himself.John 1:4-5, 12, 48-49He protected the family.John 2:10,16He showed grace to the enemy.3:5,16-17He gave people value.4:7-10He gave people a choice.5:6,14He revealed his power.6:11,20He explained alignment.7:17,45-48He cares for the sinner.8:10-11He was a light to the blind.9:39He laid down his life.10:11Romans 5:8John 15:13Luke 23:34John 1:12Am I a good sheep?John 1:11, 3:19, 5:7John 1:49, 4:29, 6:68-69, 9:38How we respond to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, reveals the kind of sheep we are. The post The Good Shepherd appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

John 9 John 10:1 10:2-6 10:7-10 Abundant life is knowing Jesus' voice and following Him. The post The Door of the Sheep appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 10:17; 42:6; Isaiah 60:1 John 8:1-11 8:12-18 8:19-24 8:25-30 8:31-32 1 John 1:5-7; Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 58:10 Jesus is the Son, not a flashlight! The post The Light of the World appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

John 6:4-10 John 6:15,24-27 John 6:35-40 John 6:43-58 Jesus' statements about Himself are calls for us to take action in our relationship with Him. The post The bread of Life appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

1 Kings 19:19-21 2 Kings 2:1 Joshua 5:2,9 2 Kings 2:2-3 Genesis 35:1,7 2 Kings 2:4-5 Joshua 5:13-14 2 Kings 2:6-7 Matthew 3:13 Philippians 3:8-11 2 Kings 2:8-9 Matthew 28:19 2 Kings 2:10 What do our kids see when they look at us? 2 Kings 13:18-19 The post Mentor One appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Isaiah 39:4-8Judges 2:71 Samuel 3 1 Samuel 1 Obstacles: Let's not be content with what is and prepare our kids for what's next. The post Calling one appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

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Sermon Series:  The One PlanSermon Title: Next OneSermon Scripture: Mark 8; Colossians 1:16; Isaiah 43:6-7; Galatians 2:20Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  Our journey through this life is filled with steps.  Each step equals growth.  How will we travel this journey? Our goal this year is to clearly identify the steps of discipleship and to challenge you to take the next one. The post Next One appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Matthew 4:18-19  The definition of a disciple is a follower, a student. Jesus's followers, make Jesus followers. Matthew 28:16-20 What we teach matters. We need to teach obedience to Jesus's commands. Jesus expects his followers to make more followers. Discipleship costs. 1 Timothy 4:7b-8 The benefits of discipleship are worth the costs. Year one of the 3 year plan of Reach One: The post Disciple One appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Luke 15:1-7,8-10 1 Corinthians 3:6; Romans 1:16 Luke 15:7,10,22-24 Year one of the 3 year plan of Reach One: Pray for each other, have one conversation about the Gospel, and celebrate when God brings growth! The post Celebrate with One appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Philippians 3:14Failure in evangelism is not evangelizing. The post Share with One appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  The One PlanSermon Title: Pray for OneSermon Scripture: Eph. 6:19, Rom. 10:1, Col 4:3, 1 John 5:14-15Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  Successful evangelism starts with prayer. Ephesians 6:18-19 Romans 10:1-4 1 John 5:14-15 Colossians 4:2-4 After opening our mouth to pray, may we open our mouth to share the Gospel! Revelation 21:5-8 The post Pray for One appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Big Idea:  We have been called to grow like Jesus and to grow to be like Jesus. Luke 2:41-44 2:45-47 2:48-52 Philippians 2:1-11 2:12-18 After 10 years of reflection… The post Pencils Down, How'd You Do? appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  X FactorSermon Title: Altered DestinySpeaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  When we accept Jesus into our lives as Lord and Savior, our eternal future is altered. Matthew 1:18-21,24 Matthew 2:1-2,10-11 Luke 1:11-20,59-64 Luke 2:8-20 The impact of Jesus is felt greatest in our knowledge of where we are headed when this life is over. The post Altered Destiny appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  X FactorSermon Title: Altered PerspectiveSpeaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  When Jesus is a part of our life, our perspective changes from being inward to outward. Luke 1:26-35; Matthew 13:53-56; Mark 6:3 Mark 1:16-20; Mark 2:13-14; Mark 1:40-42; Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew 25:13,21,40; Matthew 22:36-40; Matthew 28:18-20 The announcement of Jesus into this world is not about lights, it's about lives. The post Altered Perspective appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  X FactorSermon Title: Altered CircumstancesSermon Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  The addition of Jesus into this world and God's plan brought tension.  Dealing with the tension that is Jesus is surrendering to His will. Matthew 1:1-6 Question 1 – How can our past cause tension in our present?  How can we deal with it? Matthew 1:18-25 Question 2 – Share how pride can cause someone to make a bad decision. Matthew 2:1-8,16 Question 3 – How COVID has affected us The post Altered Circumstances appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series: X-FactorSermon Title: A Life AlteredSermon Scripture: Luke 2:25-38Big Idea: Christ as the X-Factor alters life A life altered by Christ as the X-Factor… A challenge for all of us:A little Xtra Xpression of our X-Factor the Xmas season. The post A Life Altered appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Teach us to Pray!Sermon Title: Prayer 101Sermon Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  Prayer 101 is a start, but let's strive to get to the 400 level of prayer. Matthew 6:9-13 Nehemiah 1:4-11 Ephesians 6:18; James 5:16; 1 Timothy 2:1; Matthew 5:44 Romans 8:26-28; Acts 12:12; Acts 4:31 Prayer is communicating with a Holy God in reverence, for repentance, and with requests. The post Prayer 101 appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Teach us to Pray!Sermon Title: Bow with your eyes upSermon Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Jehoshaphat felt the nations closing in on him and begged God for guidance.  When we pray, we are asking God for guidance, even as the world is closing in around us. 20:1-2 20:3-4 20:5-9 20:10-12 Hebrews 12:1-2 Psalm 34:5 Psalm 119:37 Matthew 6:22 A good prayer life is fueled by our vision. The post Bow with your eyes up appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Teach us to PraySermon Scripture: Daniel 2,9Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  Daniel's heart was what made his prayers powerful, effective, and worth modeling.  The first instruction of prayer is to start with the right attitude. Luke 11:1 James 5:16 Daniel 2:17-18,19-23 Daniel 9:1-4 Daniel 9:5-8 Daniel 9:9-19 Learning how to pray starts with the proper posture, which puts God in his proper position. The post HUMBLE PIE BEFORE PUMPKIN PIE appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Through New Eyes Sermon Title: Beware, Care, and Prayer Sermon Scripture: Matthew 16 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  The election can be a distraction from the most important thing in life and that is following Jesus.  Don't miss who He is in the midst of deciding who you are. Matthew 16:1-4 Matthew 16:5-12 Matthew 16:13-20 Matthew 16:21-23 Matthew 16:24-28 Daniel 7:13-14 We are and always will be under the authority of Jesus, the one true King! The post Beware, Care, and Prayer appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Youth Sunday at KCC First Service: Owen Shetler Second Service: Jack Trumble The post My Favorite Bible Characters appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Through New EyesSermon Title: Light ‘er UpSermon Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  God created light to expose the darkness.  We are called to be a light that others may get out of the darkness. John 8:12 1 John 1:5-7 1 Corinthians 4:5 Matthew 5:14-16 Genesis 1:1-3; Exodus 13:21-22; Leviticus 24:1-2; Judges 7:16,20; Micah 7:8; Proverbs 4:18,6:23,13:9; Psalm 27:1,90:8; Exodus 34:29-35; Revelation 22:5 May God shine in and through you! The post Light ‘er Up appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Luke 15:1-2 1. Are we family who grumble or family who can't contain our excitement? a. Acts 16:28-33 Luke 15:3-72. Are we Pharisees who are content we still have 99 or a Christ follower who hurts over the one? a. Galatians 4:8-9 Luke 15:8-103. Are we Pharisees who look down on those who lost, or a family who help celebrate what is found? a. Luke 18:9-14 Luke 15:11-324. Do we focus on who is lost or what we lost? a. How COVID has affected us The post Table for 4, Please appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Through New Eyes Sermon Title: With In Sermon Scripture:  Exodus Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Our Biblical worldview shows us the importance of the Holy Spirit living within us and how we are able to follow Jesus as believers. A Biblical worldview explains why we wrestle with sin and why sin is in the world. The post With In appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

The Sunday School version of Jonah: Jonah 1:1-3 Jonah 2:1-2 Jonah 3:1-5 Jonah 4:1-4 The Biblical Worldview of Jonah Jonah 4:5-8; 2 Kings 14:23-27; Genesis 9:25; Genesis 10:8-12; Genesis 12:3; Nahum 1:1-2 A Biblical Worldview uses God's greater story as the lens for understanding. The post A Tree is Just a Tree Until it Isn't appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series: Discipleship Sermon Title:  The Great Commission Speaker: Mark McCool There is no such thing as easy Christianity    Mat. 7:13-14 Mark 12:30:  Heart   ________________ and ________________ Soul   ________________, ___________ Mind   ________________, ______________ Strength    ________________  ___________ (what we do) Four parts of the Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20 Part I:  “All _____________ in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Jesus is our _______________  _______________ Part II:  Make _________________ , ______________ them Two aspects: How COVID has affected us The post The Great Commission appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Title:  Who Are We Living ForSermon Scripture: Deut 6:4-9, Matt 4:19. +VariousSpeaker: James TrumbleBig Idea:  We exist to glorify God by knowing Him and making Him known, and to answer the call to discipleship by using the one life we are given to follow Him, become more like Him, and bring others to Him. The post Who Are We Living For appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Pray and wait to hear from God about where He might send you. The post Getting Those Knees Up! appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Speaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  Discipleship starts at the table.  It's about teaching, accountability, the Bible, living like Jesus, and enduring to the end. Teaching – Luke 11:37-44 NLT Accountability – Luke 14:15-24 Bible – Matthew 9:9-13 Living – John 13:12-14 Encouragement – Luke 22:24-30 NLT Matthew 26:26-29 Discipleship happens at the TABLE. The post The Table appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  SummerizeSermon Title: EndureSpeaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  Regardless of how you interpret Revelation, the message is that we stay faithful to the end. Revelation 1:1-3 20:1-3 The Revelation given to John is about the love of God, the judgment of God, and the reward of the faithful. The post Endure appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  SummerizeSpeaker: Andy BrattonBig Idea:  To understand the epistles, we need to know who the author was, who the audience was, and what the lesson is. The author of all the letters is God and his intent is to draw you and I to Himself. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 Romans 5:18-19 The post AI vs AI appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Acts 1-2, 10 God is pleased to be in the presence of those he loves. God is passionate about saving our souls. God is persistent about pursuing Gentiles (Us!). God has given us forgiveness through Baptism so that His Holy Presence and Divine Power can fulfill His purpose through us. The post The Holy Spirit Comes appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Summerize Sermon Title:  2nd verse same as the first Sermon Scripture: Romans 8:1-5 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  The New Testament brought a new covenant between God and his people.  The story is the same, however.  We have a choice to follow Him or reject Him. 2 Kings 21:10-15; Matthew 1:21 1 Peter 5:10; Matthew 3:7-12 John 19:28-30 Luke 1:31-33 The covenant is new, the story is the same.  It's all about His name. Romans 8:1-5 The post 2nd Verse Same as the First appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

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Romans 8:18, Proverbs 17:3, Isaiah 48:10 1 Samuel 8 1 Samuel 13:7b-14 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Samuel 17:32-37,46-47 2 Samuel 24:24 Growth comes at a great cost.  Are you willing to pay it or will you look for a cheaper way out? The post No Pain, No Gain appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

The details of a life following God are recognition, renewal, and remembrance. 2:16-17 The post The Devil is in the Details appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Summerize Sermon Title:  Life Speak Sermon Scripture: Joshua Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  The promised land on earth comes with its challenges.  We are called to clear out other gods that want to take up space in our heart and choose Jesus.  But, we have to make a choice. Deuteronomy 7:1-6,10 Joshua 1:2,5-7,9,18 What is the speech your life delivers? 1 Corinthians 3:2 Luke 6:45 The post Life Speak appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Summerize Sermon Title:  See 3P Oh! Sermon Scripture: Exodus-Deuteronomy Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  God doesn't forget about his people.  He has a timing and purpose for everything. Who is God? We learn that following God equates to patience, promise, and pursuit. Romans 8:22-25, Luke 8:15, 1 John 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:8-13 The post See 3P Oh! appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Genesis 17:9-10 Isaac Jacob Joseph Colossians 2:10-12 We are sealed with a promise based on the premise that the end is the ultimate promised land. The post All the Feels appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Summerize Sermon Title:  You chose him? Sermon Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  God's plan started with the calling of the right man at the right time for His purpose. Why did God choose Abram? (Genesis 12:1-3) But… So why did God choose Abram for His plan? Genesis 11:27-32 God chose Abram because he was Christ-like. The post You chose him? appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Summerize Sermon Title:  Deflection Sermon Scripture: Genesis 1-11 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  We were supposed to reflect God's image not deflect it.  When we embrace who He made us to be we reflect Him.  When we look in the mirror for ourselves instead of Him we deflect his image. The first 11 chapters and 2,000 years of the world's existence, set the stage for God's great pursuit of his crowning achievement; man who was made to reflect How COVID has affected us The post Deflection appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.