Author: Brent Russett

Kingdoms

By Brent Russett Originally written for the Keenager Newsletter – September 2020                Every kingdom is born to die. The Portuguese reigned in the 15th century, the Spanish in the 16th century, the Dutch in the 17th and the French in the 18th century. Britain dominated the 19th century until it was left almost bankrupt by the Great War. Its …

The Parable of the Vineyard

Matthew 20:1-16 – Spiritual Envy Asbury Free Methodist September 20,2020                We have been looking at the stories of Jesus. This morning we are considering the parable of the workers in the vineyard. I don’t know that I have ever heard a sermon on what I am going to talk about today – but if I had it would have …

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Sermon preached September 12, 2020 @ Asbury Small group questions are at the end of the sermon Matthew 18:21-35                Over the last number of weeks, we have been focusing on the stories that Jesus told – his parables. From them we have been learning what God is like, what the kingdom of God is like, and sometimes what we …

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Give

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT) Giving provides a way for those in the Asbury church family to express their love for God and give thanks for what he has provided. For your convenience …

Ministry

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 (NLT) All hands on deck! There are countless ways to become involved in ministry. Greeting, teaching, music, administration, audio-visual, event setup and cleanup are just …

Missions

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 (NLT) Asbury is a group of …

Six Ways to Journey Towards Joy

How to thrive when the world isn’t. … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition …