Lance Brown

The Larger Story – The Lesson of the Gardner

05/16/2021

John 15 is a metaphor for life. It includes God as the Gardener, Jesus as the vine (think rose bush), and His people as the branches. Our joy and what we need for life comes from the life-sustaining sustenance of walking with Jesus–what He calls abiding in Him.  But the question is, how does God…

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Mother’s Day – Feminine Beauty

05/09/2021

What does a woman uniquely bring to a marriage, her children, her work, and her world? It is the possibility of bringing inner beauty wherever she goes?  What is inner beauty, and how is it displayed? More importantly, what effect does inner beauty have on a husband, children, friends, and people at work and church?

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The Larger Story – The Lesson of Peace

05/02/2021

This week we are reading John 14 which has one of the more famous verses in the Bible.  John 14:6 talks about Jesus being, “The way, and the truth and the life.” What does that mean? Let’s explore some of the principles behind that profound statement together.

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Battles Are Won Before They Are Fought

04/26/2021

God’s Word and history unite to help us learn that battles are nearly always won before they are fought.  That is to say, preparation is vital to our chances of success, whether it is in our work, in sports, in our thought life, or our spiritual life.  Maybe you’ve had the dream where you supposed…

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The Larger Story – The Lesson of the Basin and Towel

04/25/2021

John 13 is thought of as the beginning of the last message to His disciples. Imagine what you would want to say to your loved ones if you knew you would die within one week!  In walking the Larger Story something other than our immediate gratification or feeling better now needs to direct us and…

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The Larger Story – The Lesson of the Seed

04/18/2021

The evidence for the historicity and deity of Jesus is massive, yet the responses of people vary. Some see the evidence and jump on the train.  Others see the evidence but are just “fair-weather fans.” Some see the evidence and become seekers of truth, and still others see the evidence and are determined to never…

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