Bryan Cannon

Vote for Truth

1. Truth is a person. (Jesus Christ) 2. Truth is the Word of God. 3. Truth is narrow by its very nature. a. Truth without Grace leads to legalism. b. Grace without Truth leads to liberalism.…

John 18:33 (NKJV), John 18:34 (NKJV), John 18:35 (NKJV), John 18:36 (NKJV), John 18:37 (NKJV), John 18:38 (NKJV)

What Makes A Giver Cheerful?

A cheerful giver must understand… the principles of worship & fellowship. To worship through giving I must… focus on surrender & the gospel. Regarding the principle of fellowship: Attenders come while…

2 Corinthians 9:12 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 9:13 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 9:14 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NKJV)

"Buckle Up!"

Since the reaction to God's vision may not be what we expect, all our commitment is required. Why is this true? Because of 1. Our VULNERABILITY. Since we will face persecution, we must be: a. As wise…

Matthew 10:16 (NKJV), Matthew 10:17 (NKJV), Matthew 10:18 (NKJV), Matthew 10:19 (NKJV), Matthew 10:20 (NKJV), Matthew 10:21 (NKJV), Matthew 10:22 (NKJV)

The Requirements of Vision

If we are to see as Christ sees: 1. The Calling must be PERSONAL. a. This means that it will be a: i. SOVEREIGN Call ii. STRATEGIC Call b. Application: Why do we fail to answer the call? Because: i.…

Matthew 10:5 (NKJV), Matthew 10:6 (NKJV), Matthew 10:7 (NKJV)

Fear: The Antidote of Truth

1. The Fear of Missing Out (1:6) "So when they met together, they asked Him, 'Lord, are you at this time going to restore the Kingdom to Israel?" 2. The Fear of Inadequacy (1:8) "But you will receive…

Acts 1:1 (NKJV), Acts 1:2 (NKJV), Acts 1:3 (NKJV), Acts 1:4 (NKJV), Acts 1:5 (NKJV), Acts 1:6 (NKJV), Acts 1:7 (NKJV), Acts 1:8 (NKJV), Acts 1:9 (NKJV), Acts 1:10 (NKJV), Acts 1:11 (NKJV)

The Ingredients of Vision: Part 1

Receiving Christ's Vision for the church involves: 1. SIGHT: We must SEE the need. What did Jesus see? He saw: a. The NECESSITY. b. The NEGLECT. 2. SYMPATHY. We must FEEL the PAIN. Why are we unmoved…

Matthew 9:35 (NKJV), Matthew 9:36 (NKJV)

The Thank You Note

How do you thank God for His Christmas gift? 1. Appreciate His Son's VALUE. a. Jesus is valuable because of his IMPORTANCE. i. Jesus was God COMPLETELY. ii. Jesus was God ESSENTIALLY. b. Jesus is…

Philippians 2:5 (NKJV), Philippians 2:6 (NKJV), Philippians 2:7 (NKJV), Philippians 2:8 (NKJV)

Welcome To Our World

God's Christmas gift can change your life: 1. If you appreciate the SACRIFICE of Christmas. Application: a. The fact that Christ has INTERVENED in this world means He can INTERVENE in your life. b.…

Galatians 4:4 (NKJV), Galatians 4:5 (NKJV), Galatians 4:6 (NKJV), Galatians 4:7 (NKJV)

Joy-maker: Worship

The greatest joy-maker is WORSHIP. If you want your worship to bring you joy, you must understand that: 1. Real worship CONNECTS. That is it connects you with God. In order for that connection to take…

Psalm 51:12 (NKJV), Psalm 51:13 (NKJV), Psalm 51:14 (NKJV), Psalm 51:15 (NKJV), Psalm 51:16 (NKJV), Psalm 51:17 (NKJV), Psalm 51:18 (NKJV), Psalm 51:19 (NKJV)

Joy Killer: Pride

Why does pride destroy your joy? 1. Because pride REDIRECTS your CONFIDENCE. In this parable Jesus draws two pictures. a. A picture of false confidence. Pride creates false confidence by: i. Blocking…

Luke 18:9 (NKJV), Luke 18:10 (NKJV), Luke 18:11 (NKJV), Luke 18:12 (NKJV), Luke 18:13 (NKJV), Luke 18:14 (NKJV)

Joy Killers: Guilt

OVERCOMING GUILT REQUIRES REAL REPENTANCE. REAL REPENTANCE REQUIRES: 1. An AWARENESS that brings CONVICTION a. An awareness of: i. SIN ii. SELF iii. OFFENSE iv. JUDGEMENT vi. MERCY b. Application i.…

Psalm 51:1 (NKJV), Psalm 51:2 (NKJV), Psalm 51:3 (NKJV), Psalm 51:4 (NKJV), Psalm 51:5 (NKJV), Psalm 51:6 (NKJV), Psalm 51:7 (NKJV), Psalm 51:8 (NKJV), Psalm 51:9 (NKJV), Psalm 51:10 (NKJV), Psalm 51:11 (NKJV), Psalm 51:12 (NKJV), Psalm 51:13 (NKJV), Psalm 51:14 (NKJV), Psalm 51:15 (NKJV), Psalm 51:16 (NKJV), Psalm 51:17 (NKJV), Psalm 51:18 (NKJV), Psalm 51:19 (NKJV)

The Holiness of Joy

Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 1. KNOW who we are. a. Our identity is given in two pictures: i. The picture of a TEMPLE. ii. The picture of a FAMILY. b. Since I am a living temple, i. I am INHABITED by…

The Decision of Joy

Text: Psalm 16 Joy is the current confidence that flows from the future hope and practical guidance made possible by the constant presence of God. Joy is the by-product of the decision to devote yourself…

My Father's Picture

Text: Exodus 32-34 What does a godly father look like? Three qualities picture a godly day: 1. Godly fathers act. a. They decipher holiness. b. They demonstrate holiness. c. They declare holiness.…

The Definition of Joy

JOY IS THE CURRENT CONFIDENCE THAT FLOWS FROM THE FUTURE HOPE AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE THAT IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF GOD 1. Joy begins with constant presence. This constant presence…

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)