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How to Persuade Others Toward Jesus | Dr. Andy Brown

In Acts 17, Paul stands in Athens and proclaims the risen Jesus with conviction, compassion, and clarity. True Christian persuasion is not manipulation or compromise. It is a life fully convinced by the gospel, inviting others to come and follow Jesus. Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, and that changes everything. #Acts17 #JesusChrist #Gospel #ChristianSermon #FirstBaptistStarkville #LiveSent #IrresistiblePersuasion #BibleTeaching #Faith #christianity  Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]

How to Pray Boldly According to the Bible | Dr. Andy Brown

What does it mean to pray with boldness? In this message from Acts 4, we see the early church respond to pressure, threats, and opposition not with fear, but with prayer. Their confidence was rooted in their relationship with God, their trust in His sovereign plan, and their commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ. Bold praying is not about getting our way. It is about meeting with God, trusting His purpose, and asking Him to make us faithful witnesses. Through Jesus Christ, we have access to the Father, the help of the Holy Spirit, and a mission that reaches the world. Scripture: Acts 4:23–31 #BoldPraying #Prayer #Acts4 #ChristianSermon #JesusChrist #Faith #Church #Gospel #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #ForUsMinistries Bold Praying Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]

Multiply - Taking the Next Step in Following Jesus | Dr. Andy Brown

Description: You were created to make a difference — and as a follower of Jesus, you are called to live a life that multiplies. In this message from Luke 10, we see how the life of Jesus moves outward: from one life, to twelve, to seventy-two, to thousands, and eventually to the ends of the earth. Following Jesus means more than believing privately; it means taking the next step, following through in obedience, and allowing God to multiply your faith, fruit, influence, obedience, and legacy. #JesusChrist #ChristianSermon #Luke10 #Discipleship #Faith #Gospel #FollowJesus #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching #livesent    Multiply Taking the next step toward growth Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]

The Cost and Joy of Following Jesus | Dr. Andy Brown

What does it truly mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? In this message, we look at Luke 9 and Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. Discipleship is not passive listening or casual religion. It is a life patterned after Jesus, surrendered to His authority, shaped by His cross, and lived in the hope of His coming glory. Following Jesus comes with a cost, but there is no true loss in giving your life to Him. The real loss is trying to save your life apart from Christ. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves daily, embrace our new identity in Him, pursue Him without shame, and live with eternity in view. If you are wrestling with what it means to follow Jesus, surrender your life, or live as a true disciple, this message is for you. Scripture: Luke 9:23–26 Subscribe for more Christ-centered preaching, biblical teaching, and Gospel-centered discipleship. #JesusChrist #Discipleship #ChristianSermon #Luke9 #FollowJesus #TakeUpYourCross #GospelCentered #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #Faith #surrendertojesus  Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]

The Reason We Gather | Andy Brown

Why do we gather for worship? This profound question cuts to the heart of our faith journey, especially in times when the world around us seems to be shaking. This message takes us through Scripture to examine the stark difference between people gathering on their own initiative versus responding to God's call. From the Tower of Babel to the golden calf incident, we see a pattern: when humans assemble for their own glory or purposes, it leads to confusion and rebellion. The people at Babel tried to build a tower to heaven to make a name for themselves, but God had to come down because their tower couldn't reach His majesty. The Israelites gathered to worship a golden calf, mixing their devotion with idolatry. These cautionary tales remind us that we are not simply a crowd looking for a cause. Instead, we are a people called by the King of Kings, responding to His gracious initiative. Psalm 2 beautifully captures this tension: while nations rage and plot against God, He sits in heaven, unmoved and sovereign. The psalm ends with a powerful invitation: blessed are all those who take refuge in Him. This is why we gather—not out of habit, not to make a name for ourselves, not to resist God's authority, but because He is worthy, because we need to hear His Word, because our gathering serves as a witness to the world, and because we come with both a warning and an invitation for those who don't yet know Him. Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]