At North Bryant Baptist Church, we strive to worship God in Spirit and in truth and to learn more about Him by honestly studying His Word. On this podcast, you will find many of the messages preached from the pulpit of North Bryant, primarily from Pastor Matt Thornton, as well as our Associate Pastors Connor Harris and Doug Burch.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:39-11:2 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith pleases God, shrinking back does not. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 17, 2025
Scripture: Hebrews 1-10 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Jesus is better; so, we must remain faithful and never shrink back from following Him. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 10, 2025
From the message, "Let Your Words Be Few."Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Speaker: Matt Thornton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Challenge: Do your words (and the lack thereof) demonstrate that you fear God? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 3, 2025
Scripture: Philemon 17-25 Focus: Since Christ reconciled us to God, we should seek the reconciliation of others. Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 27, 2025
Scripture: Philemon 8-16 Focus: May love be our motivation for serving God and serving others. Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 20, 2025
A dear friend of North Bryant and faithful pastor, Todd Self, has battled cancer off-and-on for more than three decades. In this testimony, given one night at church camp, Bro. Todd tells the story of how God is guiding him and giving him grace during his cancer battle. He also teaches about how we as Christians should handle trials. Speaker: Todd Self Recorded on Tuesday night, July 15, 2025.
Scripture: Philemon 4-7 Focus: Does your life refresh other Christians? Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 13, 2025
Scripture: Philemon 1-3 Focus: Does your life demonstrate to others the life-changing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 6, 2025
Scripture: James 1:19-27. Focus: God's people must not stop short of hearing His word but must also be faithful doers of it. Guest Speaker: Tyler Askew Date: June 29, 2025
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:5-13 Focus: All the strength and wealth in the world pales in comparison to walking with the Lord of hosts. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate PastorDate: June 22, 2025
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Challenge: Are we spreading the knowledge of God's victory in Christ? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: June 15, 2025
VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: Young Christians can be spiritually mature by following the Word of God. Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:12; 6:12; 2 Timothy 1:13; 3:10-17Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 12, 2025
VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: We must be loyal to God even in difficult situations. Scriptures: Daniel 1Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 11, 2025
VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: Even when other people are afraid, we must trust God and have the courage to do what is right. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 10, 2025
VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: God can use young Christians to provide the needs of others. Scriptures: Exodus 2:1-10; 15:19-21 Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 9, 2025
VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: No matter how young or old we are, God will use us when we are faithful to Him. Scriptures: 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chronicles 34-35Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 8, 2025
VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: Jesus Christ is the perfect example of lifelong faith and obedience. Scriptures: Luke 2:40-52, Matthew 4:1-11, John 19:25-30 Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 8, 2025
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Focus: The Word of God is the only source of our faith and practice because it alone is able to teach, reprove, correct, and train Christians in righteousness. Guest speaker: Matt Davis Date: June 1, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 22:16-21 Focus: We need God's grace each day in order to live for Christ and remain faithful until He returns. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: May 25, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 22:6-15 Focus: Since “Revelation” is true and Christ is coming soon, we must be faithful to Him and share His grace with others. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: May 18, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 21:22-22:5 Focus: The New Jerusalem will be God's life-giving, eternal paradise that bustles with spiritual commerce. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: May 11, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 21:9-23 Focus: The New Jerusalem will be a beautiful city filled with God's presence as well as reminders of His redemptive plan. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: May 4, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8 Focus: One day God will make all things new and dwell with His people forever. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: April 27, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15 Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: April 20, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 20:4-10 Message Focus: Will you be blessed and be part of the first resurrection? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: April 13, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 19:17-20:3 Message Focus: When King Jesus returns, He will defeat the evil trinity (the beast, false prophet, and dragon) in order to establish God's kingdom upon earth. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: April 6, 2025
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Focus: The Lord's Supper is a memorial service observed by the members of a true New Testament church which reminds them of the death of Jesus Christ, the most selfless act in history.Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: March 30, 2025
Scripture: 1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18 Focus: An alliance between believers and unbelievers is unholy and will have disastrous consequences. Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor Date: March 23, 2025
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16 Message Focus: Jesus Christ is the Warrior-King of Heaven who will destroy the final, wicked kingdom of men and set up God's kingdom. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: March 16, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10 Message Focus: The marriage of the Lamb will bring eternal joy and gladness. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: March 9, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 18:21-19:5 Message Focus: Praise God because His judgements are true and just! Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: March 2, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 18:9-20 Message Focus: When God judges Babylon, will you mourn or rejoice? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: February 26, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8 Message Focus: Are you a slave to wealth or a faithful steward of what God has given you? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: February 16, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 17:7-18 Message Focus: One day God will judge all the false religions of the world. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: February 9, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6 Message Focus: One day God will judge all the false religions of the world. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: February 2, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 16:10-21 Message Focus: God will orchestrate the events of this world to prepare for Christ's ultimate return and His glorious kingdom. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: January 19, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 16:1-9 Message Focus: God's judgements are severe, but men's hearts are stubborn. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: January 19, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8. Message Focus: God's judgements are punitive towards the wicked, but they also avenge and guarantee the deliverance of HIs people. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: January 12, 2024
Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13. Focus: Without the kindness of God, we would be nowhere; so, strive to show His kindness to others. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: January 5, 2025
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3. Focus: Church unity is maintained when members zealously submit to the Spirit of Christ Who called them. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate Pastor. Date: December 29, 2025
A sermon segment from the message, "The Woman, the Dragon, and the Child, Part 2"
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23. Focus: God the Father sovereignly protected His Son Jesus. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: December 22, 2024
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12. Focus: The Magi (the wise men) were men of mysterious origin, but what we can learn from Scripture about them gives a great example of the blessings that come for who seek after God. Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor. Date: December 15, 2024
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25. Focus: God became a man, born of a virgin, to dwell among sinners and save us from our sin. Speaker: Connor Harris. Date: December 8, 2024
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17. Focus: God's grace brought us our Savior through a long line a sinners. Speaker: Matt Thornton. Date: December 1, 2024
Scripture: Luke 20:9-18. Focus: The Lord will judge those who hear His word and reject it, just as He judged unbelieving Israel. Speaker: John Dellorto. Date: November 24, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20. Message Focus: One day, God will harvest the earth. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor. Date: November 17, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13 Message Focus: Rejecting God will result in eternal judgment; receiving Him will result in eternal blessing. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: November 10, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5 Message Focus: Strive to show Christ's victory in your life through purity, faithfulness, and truth. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: November 03, 2024
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18 Message Focus: God's wisdom is required to guard yourself from the devil's deception. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: October 27, 2024
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