I have always been a storyteller at heart, especially when preaching. I believe that part of a good sermon is when you can “experience” the message and make it a part of your life, motivating you to be a better Christian. The Bible presents many different people from different backgrounds and different walks of life; when we experience the scriptures from their eyes and perspective it helps us to relate to their situation… and ours.
Many of the sermons on this page are still in outline format as they were preached. I am reworking them over time to be more of a readable study or lesson. For some they can be and idea or perspective in which to look at a subject or passage.
Missions and Veterans: A Shared Calling to Serve
Mark 16:15: "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Missions month and Veterans Day bring an opportunity to reflect...
Obedience
1 Peter 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of...
Words of a Fool
1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought...
I will seek thy good
Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Why Do People Go To Church? In David's gladness there was...
Off with the OLD and on with the NEW
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. One of the lost...
Who is the friend that Jesus laid down His life for?
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. This verse MUST be put into context. This is one of...
A Spiritual Sacrifice
Society today has come to the point that it does not take Christians seriously. This is because many Christians don’t take the word of God seriously. How can we effect...
Biblical Inspiration
The King James Bible is a book that God provided, that was written over a 1500 year span where God used 40 men of God to write down God’s words...
What does it mean to “Experience the Scriptures?”
I recall sitting with my Father and listening to him tell a story and ask him how I might be a good storyteller, he replied; all you need to do...
Bringing Them In
Numbers 27:15 And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying, 16 Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, 17 Which may...
The Work Ethic of Joseph
Genesis 39:2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw...
Should a Christian Drink Alcohol?
The consumption of alcohol, the lifestyle that surrounds it and the draw that it has on Christians is certainly nothing new. Christians often puff out the “Jesus drank wine” claim...
Every Wind of Doctrine
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby...
What does it mean to be “sold out for God?”
We hear it all the time from the pulpit, and you’ve probably repeated it in some context; but what does it mean? If you ask a group of people, you’ll...
Your Life is the Memorial
A memorial is a object, place or event that bring you to remembrance of something. Every year, we celebrate Memorial Day. This is 1 of 3 military holidays that most...
How to Have a Well Maintained Christian Life
To understand where this comparison comes from: I started working at a Mercedes dealership on weekends when I was 13 with my Dad. They also had Volkswagen , Alfa Romeo...
Feeding of the 5,000
One of the exercises that a good Bible student can do, is to take the different accounts in the 4 gospels and combine them into a single reading. This practice...
The Pattern
Hebrews 9:23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. The...
Halt Between Two Opinions
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the...
Do You Love God? Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Do you love...
Seeing the Son – Effectual Testimony
John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will...
1 John 2:15 – Love Not the World
1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him....
Veterans Day – A Good Soldier
As this is Veterans Day, I thought I would bring some insight of someone who has been a soldier as to better understand how to be a soldier of Christ....
Not as fools – redeeming the time
Ephesians 5:15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Is it any wonder that the last...
Salvation – The Basics
1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and...
Prayer – Following the Bible Rather than the Crowd
When you are doing something you are not familiar with you will do one of 3 things: Read an instruction manual (Bible) Try to figure it out Watch or ask...
Fruits in the Basket
Deuteronomy 26:2 That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the earth, which thou shalt bring of thy land that the LORD thy God giveth thee,...
Calvary’s Tree
An event that is the culmination of God's plan is that of Jesus Christ giving His life on Calvary's cross for us. This fundamental truth is one of the two...
Understanding Romans 5:12
Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: If we...
What is the difference between clean and cleanse?
Exodus 12:13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and...
Peace that Passeth the Pulpit
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living...
Can Someone Listen Without Hearing?
Can someone listen without hearing? Can someone look without seeing? Can someone talk without saying anything? Can someone eat if they are not hungry? We live in a time when...
Luke 6:27-28 Love Your Enemies
Luke 6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which...
The Power of God
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first,...
John 14:23 Love Me? Keep My Commandments
John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him,...
Anger
Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. 4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is...
Collateral Damage
Jonah 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their...
Feasting on the Word
Proverbs 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. There are many that come to church today and are no longer...
The Path of a Young Man
Proverbs 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. On Father’s Day we look at the path of a young man and to recognize...
Passive Progressive
There is a movement that has been taking place since the 80’s that has been allowed to propagate by Christians. This movement of “passiveness” has become a major doctrinal departure...
A New Years Message for Teens
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye...
Luke 12:40 Teaching the Rapture for Children’s Church
Luke 12:40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. This verse speaks of an event, an event that has...
A Christian Guide 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23
1 Thessalonians 5 gives a nice guide to having a victorious life. Starting in verse 16 it lists those things that, if we are diligent, will help us be more...
Boldly Go
In the ‘60’s, a TV show set out to provide a mindset of exploration and adventure being pitched as “the wagon train to the stars”. Gene Roddenberry sought to provide...
Redeeming the time
Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Everyone has 24 hours a day. It does not matter if you are the Prince, the Pauper...
Certain Man
This sermon utilizes the telling of the “good Samaritan” emphasizing the phrase certain ________. By analyzing each of the characters identified in this parable the listener will be asked to...
Cup of Sin
This Lesson is a great illustration of how God placed sin into a cup that Jesus bore for us. It also has an visual that shows that by what Jesus...
Is being Good, Good Enough? (Balloons and Fire)
The bible is full of references of people doing good works. In fact, you have all heard of good works… afterall… doesn’t everyone tell you to be good? If you’ve...
Finding Security in an Unstable World: The Strong Tower of the Lord
In today's world, instability seems to be the norm. We often find ourselves clinging to anything that might provide a sense of security. From our jobs to our families, from...
Jesus Marveled
As Christians learn more about Jesus you learn what He likes and dis-likes; what makes Him happy and Sad. To have a better understanding about Jesus we need to look...
Paul was in the will of God
1. By Paul's introduction he wanted to establish that he was in the Will Of God. How else would the people follow him? Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus...
Enoch
Ge 5:18 And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch: 19 And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and...
Deacon
When discussing the need and requirements for a local church Deacon it is a serious matter, one that should be made with humility and sobriety. The decan is a help...
Christianity vs. Churchanity
Many times we bring up prayer requests that our friends and co-workers bring to us. This is based off of a Christian testimony. They see our walk with God, and...
A Little Church Having a BIG Effect
Philemon 1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5...
Living Life In The Mirrors
Everyone put their hands up like you’re driving, now check your mirrors, signal your change and let’s begin. Living your life in the mirrors. Ever complain about someone who was...
Can the secret of God be discovered?
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do...
Who are the Sons of God?
Much speculation surrounds the question of Who are the Sons of God. Many different views come with Greek and Hebrew tags as authors attempt to explain their theories. I prefer...
The Gospel Defined
Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, What is the...
Should I fellowship with those who I know are in sin even though society calls that sin acceptable?
Should I fellowship with those who I know are in sin even though society calls that sin acceptable? Good question; It is a good question because the line of...
Stress 2
Isaiah 4:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there...
Stress
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that...
The Will of God – More than a catch phrase
One of the areas where many Christians have trouble is the area of the will of God for their lives. In this article we are going to look at the...
Intro/Overview – The Book of Revelation
As a Chaplain and Pastor of 16 years I, at times, was ask questions about the Book of Revelation. At first, I was eager to share the many things that...
God Is Looking For A Hero
Numbers 25:1 And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. 2 And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their...
The Good Samaritian
Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written...
Is The Glass Half Empty Or Half Full?
The optimist says the glass is half full. The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The Conservative says the glass is twice as big as it needs to be....
Lessons Found In The Storm Part 4
Acts 27:9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, 10 And said unto them, Sirs,...
Lessons Found in The Storm Part 3
Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away...
Lessons Found in The Storm Part 2
Accounts combined from Mark 6 and Matthew 14 Mark 6:45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto...
Lessons Found In The Storm Part 1
Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away...
Why?
Dealing with a difficult question: One that is ask many different times for many different reasons… Sometime we ask a question to tempt: Matthew 22:35 Then one of them, which...
King James Bible VS NIV
Luke 8:12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be...
Jesus – The Path And Purpose
Jesus in the Beginning Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea,...
Psalm 23
1. Ps 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. a. The Lord is my… The writer here is David. David is one of God’s people. My is...
My Secret Place
My secret place Last week we looked at how we must begin to know Jesus more personally. We looked at many different emotions that Jesus felt so we can understand...
They Have Moses and The Prophets
James 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye...
Mistakes In The King James Bible
Mistakes in the King James Bible. 1. Eve made the mistake of listening to the devil. Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field...
Memorial Day
Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 1. Memorial day. a. On Memorial day...
A Lion and A Lamb
1. He went out like a lamb. a. His meekness Is 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a...
Live Or Die
1. God deals with people differently. a. As children. 1Pe 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: b. As learned Christians...
Stupid Bumper Stickers
I saw a bumper sticker the other day that read: " Protect the Ten Commandments!" What are people so afraid of? You have to wonder if that guy even knows...
Temptation
1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father,...
The Day After Christmas
Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came...
Church Etiquette
Preached by Chaplain Rick Brewer 9-18-13 1 Timothy 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly [15] But if I tarry long, that thou mayest...
The Tea Bag Sermon
Sermon preached by Chaplain Rick Brewer 07-10-13 This sermon uses a visual illustration of a tea bag. You will need: A Tea Bag, Plate, Glass of water, Lighter, something to...
Understanding God – Balloon in Jar
Daniel 1:4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them...
Why Dont They Get It?
Ever get frustrated when trying to share the gospel with someone. Sometimes no matter how simple we make it, they just don't seem to get it. We are going to...
How Will You Be Remembered – Take My Life And Let It Be
Luke 23:42-43 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou...
Is Your All On The Altar?
Genesis 35:3 And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and...
Rescue The Perishing
I recall my 2nd suicide and following interviews. A woman in her late 40’s who was dealing with relational problems. Many of her neighbors knew she was having trouble, people...
Songs Of The Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that...
Staying Home For The Holidays
Out text comes from an account where Paul was to sail on a ship to be delivered as a prisoner. Acts 27:1 And when it was determined that we should...
There’s A Mystery afoot
Romans 11:25a For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; We have a mystery to solve...
The Role Of A Modern Day Pastor
Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Throughout history God has used different people in different roles...
Storms
Mark 6:34-44 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began...
The Message
We live in a time where there is so much going on that it gets so hard to hear that “still small voice…” Events in our life come and go,...
Work For The Night Is Coming
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest....
Left Our First Love – Lord I’m Coming Home
Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Context: Revelation 2:1-5 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith...
Jesus Paid It All
Romans 5:15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and...
Addicted
Addiction: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming . I have an Addiction One that I have dealt with for a several years...
Bethesda
John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which...
Are You With The In Crowd?
Acts 24:24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And...
Answer Every Man
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. How do I learn the answer? First, we...
Thirty Pieces Of Silver
The disciples had a unique benefit as the got to witness the miracles Jesus performed and literally walk in His footsteps. They watched as Jesus: Changing water to wine Witnessing...
4th of July
Introduction Many of us listened and watched the fireworks display last night. For many Americans, they fire off these explosives with little or no thought of why they are doing...
Does the steeple of the church, block the view of the cross
Sermon preached by Chaplain Rick Brewer 07-28-13 Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; [4] And when he...
Guilt by Association
Sermon Preached by Chaplain Rick Brewer 8-7-13 Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Oft times...
Can you hear me now?
sermon preached by Chaplain rick Brewer 08-21-13 John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 1. What does the voice of God… sound...
How not to become a miserable Christian
Preached by Chaplain Rick Brewer 9-4-13 Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the...
Whose mouths must be stopped
Listen First to the Audio recording playing of automatically of Paul Harvey. A Broadcast from 1965! A sermon preached by Chaplain Rick Brewer on 9-11-13. I am continually amazed at...
In the Beginning God
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The conclusion of this message is simple: Put God first. I think we can all agree that we...
The Transformation – Stirring up – Lava Lamp
Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For...
Is giving a child an allowance scriptural?
Should parents give kids an allowance? This indeed is a great question and with any great question there are differing points of view. There is certainly a need of stewardship...
When Should you start taking a child to Church?
The family is under attack! Make no mistake in this. The ideals of the home, the structure, the leadership have all being separated and diminished. While there are many factors...
Should God be allowed in schools?
By Chaplain Rick Brewer I often see or hear the statement of “Put God Back in Schools” and while I understand their zeal I’m afraid I cannot agree with it....
Biblical guidelines for the use of cell phones and other devices
It is important to understand that having a personal electronic device such as a cell phone, tablet, computer, tv, ipod, mp3 player, video games… ect.. is a privilege. They are...
Are You Changing By The Seasons Or By The Day?
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye...
It Just Takes One Ant
Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and...
Why America Is Not Thankful
Revelation 11:17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast...
Once Upon A Time
The way we have told stories to our children for generations. Society today though… has never left the story. •They still think that everybody plays fair. •You should always get...
Methods Of Bible Study
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may...
How Great Thou Art
Psalm 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. The history of the hymn How Great Thou Art...
Setting The Ensample
1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you,...
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
William Walford was blind, but this did not make him worthless. Called on to preach from time to time in a rural English church, he composed sermons in his head...
Reasons People Go To Church
Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. In America, 3500 — 4000 churches close their doors each year....
Stand In The Gap
Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 24 Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon...
An Excellent Spirit
Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted...
Making A Difference
Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:...
The Other Son
This is a quick lesson done by Lance Brewer Luke 15:11-32 The Story of the prodigal Son is a well known story.. And rightly so. It speaks of a young...