Messages by Brent Clark (Page 3)
The Reluctant Rescuer
In the next few chapters of Exodus, Moses enters the scene. From his miraculous birth and discovery by Pharaoh’s daughter to his conversation with God through a burning bush, we find a reluctant rescuer sent to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Here, we learn that deliverance may not come how or when we think it will.
Bitter Blessings
Dive into the book of Exodus with us in our newest sermon series, exploring the work of God in an enslaved people known as the Israelites. Pastor Brent begins with the first chapter of the book, where we learn the way of blessing is not always easy. In fact, the real path of blessing might just be through hardship and bitterness.
Transformed from Orphan to Child
God desires an intimate, personal relationship with you. And in order to get it, He wants to adopt you into His family. Listen as Pastor Brent intertwines his family’s story with the story of God in one of his favorite sermons. Jesus didn’t just come to redeem; He came to adopt.
Responding to the Snapshots of God
As this sermon series comes to an end, we have the opportunity to ask ourselves more about how we see all the unique facets of God’s character. Which snapshot we’ve discussed over the past few weeks most resonated with you? What challenged you? Listen and reflect as Pastor Brent helps us come to a deeper understanding of who God is and how we perceive Him.
God as Potter
God is a Potter, skillfully shaping us and applying pressure when necessary to make our lives as beautiful as they can be. This snapshot of God reveals His creativity, intimacy, intentionality, and sovereignty. How is the Potter shaping your life?
God as Judge
Why does thinking of God as a “judge” often make us uncomfortable? This important snapshot of God might not look like what we think it looks like. In Scripture, we find a Judge who is good—one who desires the restoration of all things, justice for the oppressed, and the final end to violence. God’s love and justice are not opposed to each other. They are intimately and integrally intertwined.
God as King
God is King. We find this “snapshot” of God all over Scripture, but do we treat God with the awe and reverence that should be bestowed upon the King of Kings? To see God as King is an invitation to submission and surrender with reverence and a healthy fear and awe of who God really is.
God as Mother
God is not a man. It’s a fact about God we often forget despite the many motherly and feminine portrayals of God we find in Scripture. When we avoid or omit these snapshots of God, we miss out on a God that loves and protects like a mother — with ferocity, compassion, and empathy.
God as Father
The snapshots of God we find in Scripture provide glimpses of the complexity and beauty of our Creator, each portrayal or metaphor of God in the Bible revealing a unique aspect of His character. In this new sermon series, we begin by looking at God as Father. What we find in Scripture may surprise you. Jesus reveals the Father’s love as compelling rather than coercive, comforting rather than rigid, and celebratory rather than cold.
And Witness
This Pentecost Sunday, we remember and celebrate the day the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ first followers, fulfilling His promise to send the Spirit as a helper and comforter. Reflect, learn, and worship with us as we grow in our understanding of the Holy Spirit and His role in our witness to the people around us.
Overcoming Sin
Sin is a universal experience. It’s rooted in our very being and a key component of God’s story with humanity. However, viewing the gospel as simply a “sin-management” tool reduces the power and truth of the Good News. Listen as Pastor Brent shares a fresh perspective on sin, helping us understand its role in our story and how Christ teaches us to approach it.
With Spiritual Formation
In spiritual formation, we trust in the slow work of God. It’s a process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others, ultimately experiencing the fullness that He offers. Listen as Pastor Brent shares about the significance and beauty of being formed by Jesus daily.