Why the Church Grows Through Persecution | Dr. Andy Brown

Why the Church Grows Through Persecution | Dr. Andy Brown

Why does Christianity continue to grow in places where following Jesus is costly? In this sermon from Acts 5, we see the apostles arrested, imprisoned, beaten, and commanded not to preach in the name of Jesus. Yet instead of retreating in fear, they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name of Christ. This message, “Victorious Sacrifice,” explores how Christian faith flourishes under persecution, why the early church continued to grow despite opposition, and what it means to obey God rather than men. From the apostles in Jerusalem to persecuted Christians around the world today, the story of the church is shaped by believers who remain faithful to Jesus Christ in suffering. Kingdoms rise and fall, but the kingdom of Christ cannot be overthrown. In this sermon, we look at: Acts 5 and the persecution of the apostles Why the church grows under pressure What it means to suffer for the name of Jesus The inextinguishable faith of the early church How the gospel advances through sacrifice Why Jesus gives us something worth living for Jesus Christ is risen, His kingdom is unshakable, and His church cannot be stopped. #Acts5 #ChristianSermon #PersecutedChurch #JesusChrist #Gospel #EarlyChurch #FaithUnderFire #ObeyGodRatherThanMen #VictoriousSacrifice #FirstBaptistStarkville #livesent  Victorious Sacrifice Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]

The Kind of Father Children Follow | Dr. Andy Brown

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. In this Father’s Day sermon from Ephesians 6, we are reminded that fathers are called to lead their families by design, not by default. God calls dads to embrace their calling, grow spiritually, share their lives with their children, and remember that their children never outgrow their need for a father. The direction of your life directly influences the destiny of your children. #FathersDay #Ephesians6 #ChristianFatherhood #BiblicalFatherhood #ChristianSermon #FirstBaptistStarkville #LiveSent #FaithAndFamily #ChristianParenting #JesusChrist Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs [https://www.youtube.com/@HeisForUs]

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]