
Faith That Works: How James Calls Us to Action and Integrity
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother wraps up a five-week deep dive into the book of James, focusing on the practical integration of faith and everyday life.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother wraps up a five-week deep dive into the book of James, focusing on the practical integration of faith and everyday life.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Amy-Jo Girardier and Brentwood Baptist senior pastor Jay Strother dive into James chapter four, unpacking its practical wisdom on the tension between godliness and worldliness, and the daily struggle of who sits on the throne of our hearts. They explore themes of pride, humility, spiritual “cardiac drift,” and the importance of continually submitting to God’s authority.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by Amy-Jo Girardier and Brian Ball for a lively and meaningful discussion centered around James Chapter 3. The conversation kicks off with personal stories about Mother's Day traditions, emphasizing the importance of family and small acts of love.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, Amy-Jo Girardier and Brentwood Baptist’s senior pastor Jay Strother dive deep into James Chapter 2 and explore the themes of authentic faith in action. Together, they unpack the dangers of favoritism in the early church, revealing how James challenges believers to “be real” and love their neighbors without partiality—drawing fresh analogies from social media and real-life encounters.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the concluding chapter of the Book of Colossians, discussing the profound Christology and transformative truths presented by Paul. They reflect on the power of community in faith, highlighting how Paul acknowledges his fellow laborers by name and the importance of each individual's role in the body of Christ.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the concluding chapter of the Book of Colossians, discussing the profound Christology and transformative truths presented by Paul. They reflect on the power of community in faith, highlighting how Paul acknowledges his fellow laborers by name and the importance of each individual's role in the body of Christ.
Read ArticleIn this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the practical applications of scripture, specifically focusing on Colossians 3 and 4. They discuss the significance of living under the lordship of Jesus Christ in various aspects of life, including marriage, parenting, and work relationships.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Brian Ball welcomes Pastor John Joseph, the campus and teaching pastor at the Station Hill campus, to dive deeper into the Book of Colossians. Throughout their conversation, they explore Paul's declaration of Christ's supremacy and how this powerful message from a prison cell serves as a foundational reminder that Christ is sufficient for every spiritual need.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and co-host Brian Ball dive deep into Colossians 3, exploring how Paul's teachings from prison emphasize the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ for every spiritual need.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, titled Colossians: Exploring Christ’s Supremacy and St. Patrick’s Faithful Legacy, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul's robust declaration of Christ's supremacy. As they explore the text, they discuss the significance of rooting faith in Christ alone amidst the allure of false gospels, like prosperity, self-help, and political ideologies.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother, along with guests Aaron Bryant and Brian Ball, deepens the exploration of the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul's profound declarations of Christ’s supremacy detailed in Colossians 1:15–23. The discussion highlights the sufficiency of Christ for every spiritual need, touching on the transformational power of understanding Jesus as both fully divine and fully human.
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother, along with guests Aaron Bryant and Brian Ball, deepens the exploration of the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul's profound declarations of Christ’s supremacy detailed in Colossians 1:15–23. The discussion highlights the sufficiency of Christ for every spiritual need, touching on the transformational power of understanding Jesus as both fully divine and fully human.
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