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Finding Hope and Purpose Beyond Political Outcomes
In the aftermath election, Americans are left grappling with a range of emotions and a fractured political landscape. The Bible encourages us to look beyond temporary political outcomes and find lasting hope and purpose in the eternal reign of Jesus Christ and through treating our neighbors with grace and dignity, regardless of political differences.
Bridging the Divide: God’s Desire Amidst Political Tension
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall looks at 1 Timothy 2 to share the values Christians should communicate to the world during today's tense political atmosphere.
Independence Day 2024 - Do Not Forget
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall encourages us to remember God's good promises and good character this Independence Day weekend.
Is There a Reason to Give Thanks this Holiday Season?
As we approach the holiday season with Thanksgiving and Christmas, our culture reminds us that this is the “hap, hap, happiest” season of all! These holidays are to be celebrated with family and friends. Yet, the stressors around the holidays can make them very difficult.
Church Words 101: Covenant
The term “covenant” is significant and runs throughout the entire Bible. In fact, the term “testament” is another word for covenant, which designates the two parts of the Bible.
Shattered Expectations
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall teaches from Luke 19 showing how Jesus shattered expectations of the Messiah in ancient times and how Jesus can still shatter expectations today.
Tips for Daily Devotionals in 2023
My own personal time with God has ebbed and flowed over the years as I’ve experienced everything from deep intimacy with God to dryness and boredom. Rather than adding one more thing to your “to-do” list, I want to share some helpful tips for getting the most out of your daily time with God.
From Gloom to Glory
Are you ready for Christmas? I don’t just mean do you have all your gifts bought, wrapped, and sent. I don’t mean do you have all your Christmas cookies baked and iced. I don’t mean do you have your Christmas cards sent. Rather, are you spiritually and emotionally ready for Christmas?
5 Tips for Sharing the Gospel
Why share our faith to begin with? There are many reasons, but I’ll simply give two: urgency and obedient response. There is only one way to get to God/Heaven and that’s through Jesus Christ. Here are 5 practical tips for sharing the gospel with those around.
Genres of Biblical Literature and How to Study Them
Understanding an overview of each type of literature in the Scriptures is essential for understanding what the human author, and ultimately the Divine Author meant and means for us today.
Independence Day 2022 - It’s Time
Butler Campus Pastor, Brady Randall, speaks from Mark 1 looking at Jesus' invitation to us to follow Him and a reminder that now is the time for all of us to be about loving, responding, and sharing the Gospel.
Hamartiology: The Doctrine of Sin Explained
Talking about sin these days seems old fashioned and out of touch. Who really wants to think about sin or being sinful? Hamartiology is the study of sin and deals with how sin originated, how it affects humanity, and how it was and will ultimately be defeated.
Why is Jesus’ Birth so Important to Christians?
The reality of Christmas is astonishing if you think about it. The God of the universe became a human being. If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for a while, the reality of Christmas and the Incarnation may not hit you all that hard. But it is an essential part of God’s plan for the world.
It’s Your Move - Show Up
Butler Campus Pastor, Brady Randall, kicks off the "It's Your Move" message series encouraging God's people to show up to church.
What is Bibliology and Why is it Important?
What is truth? How can we know anything for sure? Is the Bible the legitimate source of truth? Is it authoritative? Those questions fall under the category of the term bibliology which refers to the study of the nature of the Bible as Revelation.
Ridiculous Joy #7 - In Investment
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall continues the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 2:19-30 teaching about the joy we can experience in a mentoring relationship.
Ridiculous Joy #5 - In Selflessness
Butler Campus pastor Brady Randall continues the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 2:1-11 teaching about the selflessness of Christ's sacrifice so that we might have joy.
How Cultural and Political Crises can Point us to Jesus
Leaders at the top of their field are easy targets for criticism, just ask President Trump or Biden. That is not to say that the criticism is invalid or unwarranted, but it is all too easy to blame the leaders for all that ails the country.
Barriers to Joy
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! If you are a follower of Jesus that verse may be familiar to you. And if you are in a season where the last thing you feel like doing is rejoicing then that may make you feel guilty or irritated. How can I possibly rejoice in the Lord always if my circumstances are lousy?
Who is Jesus Anyway?
I want to pose a simple question today. Who was and is Jesus Christ? It is a controversial question because most people have an opinion on who Jesus was. In fact, this was one of the questions he posed to his disciples. “Who do YOU say that I am?”