Sermons by Don Bryan (Page 4)
Does it Matter How You Share the Gospel?
Does it really matter how a person shares the “Good News”? Can’t I just throw down the message of Christ any old way and that is good enough? Or would it be better to mingle with people as a friend and share the “Good News” with joy, as if I am really changed by it? Join us this Sabbath as we illustrate and discuss this concept. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Revelation 14:6, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 5:18-20, Mark 7:24-8:10, John…
A Seat at the Table: Communion
Ever been hungry? Really hungry? So hungry that a simple piece of bread and a glass of water satisfies? Bread and water, bread and wine are used as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood. Used to remind us of His sacrifice on our behalf. In John 6, Jesus invites His followers to eat His body and drink His blood. Lord’s supper. Are you hungry for a fresh experience with Jesus? Join us for the Lord’s Supper and be refreshed. You…
Highway and Hedges
In Luke 14, Jesus is at a Sabbath dinner with a ruler of the Pharisees. In this context Jesus challenges them to reach out the marginalized of their community and serve them. Invite them into the Kingdom of God. We are challenged to do the same here in Mount Vernon in 2022. Let us get out of our comfort zone and reach out the hand of Jesus to under served of our community Scripture: Luke 14. Micah 6:6-8 “Highway and…
Gospel in the Mud
If you stop and think about it, the Gospel, the Good News is that God came to save humanity, the humanity that He formed… Formed in His image. God came to save His image. Scripture: John 3:16; Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 2:7 “Gospel in the Mud” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on February 12th, 2022 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
The Gospel – Part 2 – The Scarlet Thread
The Gospel Story is the “Scarlet Thread” that runs through the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation the idea that God will/is/or has redeemed humanity is central to the narrative. Join us as we pray, worship and celebrate the good news of the Gospel Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 6-8, Genesis 12:3, John 3:16, Genesis 22, Luke 24:44, Hebrews 1:1-4, Revelation 14:6 “The Gospel – Part 2 – The Scarlet Thread” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on January 8th, 2022…
The Gospel – Part 1
The Gospel – The Good News of scripture is that Jesus came down to live among us, die in our place on the Cross, was in the grave three days and then rose to new life, gaining the victory over sin for all people. He then ascended to the Father and has promised to come back and take us home with him. The Gospel is the Good News you have been waiting for. Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Matthew 1:21-22, Isaiah 7:14,…
The Lost Story of Christmas: Joseph
Take a look at the Nativity… What do you see? Mary, baby Jesus, donkey, sheep, shepherds, hay, Wisemen. Do you see anything else? In the corner to the side of Mary. Do you see “Him?” So often we run past Joseph on our way to the manger. He is all too often forgotten in the story of the incarnation. Join us this Sabbath as we take a long look at Joseph and come to know the man, God chose to…
Doing the Works of Jesus
We are so glad you are joining us today! Our congregation is currently serving the homeless living in their cars with showers, clothing, food, prayer, minor car services and more. Please enjoy this pre-recorded sermon by Pastor Don Bryan. Jesus stated in John 14:12 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. So here…
Doing the Works of Jesus
Jesus has called us to LOVE like Him, WALK like Him and WORK like Him. If we truly receive this injunction and surrender to His plan and receive the Holy Spirit, then all the things we read about Jesus doing, are acts of mercy we will be doing. Not for our fame, but as a means to point others to Jesus and His Father. As John Piper states “Christians are defined by works or life which flow from faith in…
A Seat at the Table
Jesus was often accused of being a “Party Animal”! Really, the religious leaders thought he should fast and pray like them and Jesus wanted to be in relationship with the ones He came to save. Many times Jesus used dinners and feasts as metaphors for His kingdom. At the end of the book, Jesus invites us to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. What a party! Do you know that you have been invited to this special gathering? There is…