Content from pastor and author Brian Branam that will help you think Biblically.
Conversion is critical, but we also need connection. Are you willing to help?
In Acts 9, Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus Road is one of the most famous stories in Scripture. But behind Paul's transformation stands an often-overlooked disciple named Ananias. While Jesus saved Saul, God used Ananias to help Saul move from conversion to connection.
Using the image of a Sherpa—a guide who helps climbers reach places they...
Are you ready for Christ's return? In 2 Peter 3, Peter challenges believers to move beyond prophecy debates and focus on what truly matters: growing in holiness and godliness. Discover three common distractions that keep Christians from being prepared and learn how to live with urgency, stability, and hope as we await the return of Jesus Christ.
Why should we trust the Bible and treat it differently than every other book? In this message from 2 Peter 1:16–21, we see that Scripture is not man’s opinion about God, but God’s inspired Word given to reveal Himself, guide our lives, and shine light in a dark world. If the Bible truly comes from God, then it deserves more than a place on our shelf — it deserves our trust, attention, obedience, and devotion...
That sounded good, but was it right? More importantly, it sounds right, but is that what the Bible really says?
What are your spiritual, emotional, and moral vulnerabilities that a false teacher could easily exploit?
False teaching rarely appears obvious, dangerous, or easy to spot. In 2 Peter 2, Peter warns that deceptive voices are often attractive, persuasive, and appealing to our deepest vulnerabilities. This message explores fou...
What truths are being repeated and reinforced in your life and home? In this message from 2 Peter 1:12–15, we explore Peter’s final burden before his death: helping believers remember, reinforce, and remain rooted in God’s Word. Discover why repeated truth shapes spiritual stability, how discipleship goes beyond information to transformation, and how the words and values we consistently model today may become the ...
In this message from 2 Peter 1:1–11, we tackle a question many Christians quietly ask: If I believe in God, why don’t I seem to change? Peter reveals that God has already given believers everything necessary for life and godliness through His power and promises, but spiritual growth requires more than passive belief. Discover how practiced faith, intentional spiritual growth, and a deeper encounter with Christ lead to l...
Why do strong marriages fail, faithful families drift, and respected leaders collapse? In this opening message from 2 Peter, we explore Peter’s warning about losing spiritual stability and discover how grounding our lives in God’s truth protects us from instability, error, and spiritual collapse. Learn how growing in grace and knowledge leads to a faithful finish in an unstable world.
Maybe you don't need to do something else, but instead return to what matters most.
We often believe the problem is the other person—but Scripture points us somewhere else. In Colossians 3:18–4:1, we see that real change doesn’t come from controlling others, but from shifting our focus to Christ. When we live “as unto the Lord,” our marriages, families, and workplaces are transformed—not by fixing people, but by being changed ourselves.
We've never been more connected, yet feel more divided.
From social media chaos to tension in our homes, friendships, and even churches, something is broken. What was meant to bring us together often pushes us further apart.
In this message from Colossians 3:12–17, we discover that the problem isn’t just cultural—it’s spiritual. And the solution isn’t found in better habits, stronger opinions, or more em...
The Easter story is inspiring but why do we leave Easter service unchanged?
This message covers Colossians 3:5-11.
Why can't I hear God speak? This might be one of the reasons. Your time in the Bible isn't a study method. It is a meeting with God. Message covers Colossians 3:1-4.
What is the nature of trends and how do they become so influential? Here is a better question. Why are we often more influenced by trends than Biblical truth?
Part of the problem is that people care more about being accepted than about being right. We don't want to be cancelled and so we conform. Tired of the noise?
Colossians 2:16-3:4 calls us in Christ to rise above the influence of trends.
You attend church. You read Bible verses. You listen to the sermon but it still feels empty. Have you been fooled?
So you scramble for a podcast or an influencer who can explain to you how to make it real. But you don't need another podcast or influencer to explain it. The Bible explains the emptiness in Colossians 2:8.
Colossians 2 points you to 4 upward movements to help you experience the fullness of Christ and expose the fraudule...
There are times in the Christian life when you are growing in faith. But then there are times that are stagnant. Why does this happen? Colossians 2:6-7 explains one reason this may happen. A subtle shift can move you back to that place of vibrant faith. Never graduate!
It is easy to get lost scrolling videos for an hour. But do you have the attention span to read 5 pages of a book, namely the Bible? Short-form videos may be damaging your ability to meditate on Scripture. The Bible calls us to think deeply about what we read and to pay attention to how to apply God's Word throughout the day.
Without discernment we are ripe to be deceived by plausible arguments. Colossians 1:24-2:5 teaches us that s...
If the Earth is flat, if aliens are discovered, and Big Foot turns out to be real; none of it matters when these trends are placed against an unchangeable truth. Discover this truth in Colossians 1:15-23 and stabilize your faith amongst all of the social media trends.
From the Epstein files to the Charlie Kirk assassination we are bombarded with information and influence. It is hard to know what to believe and who to believe. What is right? What is true? How do I make a change rather than just hide behind a like or a share?
Colossians 1:9-14 offers a transformative prayer to help you sift through the information with God-given knowledge, spiritual wisdom, and understanding.
Is Christianity a conspiracy? Why is the Book of Enoch not included in the Bible? Is Jesus a mythological mashup?
Social media bombards believers with content that complicates faith and creates doubt. How can you discern truth over trends?
You may be disappointed or disillusioned because you heard a preacher say that God has a wonderful plan for your life, so you signed up, and it's been more difficult than wonderful. You're not alone. The failure with this approach is that many people want their lives to be more wonderful than purposeful.
So strip away the hype and return to the Biblical text. What is it that God wants you doing with your life in 2026? In this messag...
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