North Bryant Baptist Church
By North Bryant
On this podcast, you will find many of the messages preached from the pulpit of North Bryant, primarily from Pastor Matt Thornton, as well as our Associate Pastors, Connor Harris and Doug Burch.
North Bryant Baptist ChurchMay 05, 2024
To the Church in Laodicea
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 Message Focus: An arrogant, self-sufficient church disgusts the Lord. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: May 5, 2024
To the Church in Philadelphia
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Message Focus: Jesus is the only one with the authority to grant or deny access to God's eternal kingdom.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Date: April 28, 2024
To the Church in Sardis
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Message Focus: Jesus gave a stern warning to the church in Sardis who had the appearance of righteousness but was actually dead – while also giving encouragement to those who continued living faithfully.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Date: April 21, 2024
To the Church in Thyatira
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29
Message Focus: No amount of goodness in other areas justifies the toleration or practice of sin.
Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor
Date: April 14, 2024
To the Church in Pergamum
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17
Message Focus: No amount of zeal against idolatry is an excuse for a church's compromise in the area of morality and conscience. But we who have been saved should also be encouraged that we have rewards waiting in heaven.
Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor
Date: April 7, 2024
To the Church in Smyrna
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11
Message Focus: We must be faithful unto death because Jesus Christ died for us and lives forevermore.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Date: March 31, 2024
To the Church in Ephesus
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7
Message Focus: A church's tireless work and endurance are not a substitute for genuine love, but should be its fruit.
Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate Pastor
Date: March 24, 2024
Anticipating Christ's Return
This sermon segment is taken from Dr. Matt Thornton's sermon in 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, "Living in Anticipation."
Christ Amidst His Churches
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20
Message Focus: Jesus has authority to judge North Bryant Baptist Church; may His glory always be our focus.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Date: March 17, 2024
Divine Blessings from the Almighty
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8
Message Focus: No matter what happens in your life and in this world, the Almighty God offers grace and peace through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Date: March 10, 2024
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3
Message Focus: God will bless us for reading, listening to, and keeping the words of Revelation. So, let’s approach this study seriously.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Date: March 3, 2024
The Bible: God's Redemption Story
Text: Genesis 1 - Revelation 22.
Message Summary: Before God created the universe, His plan to forgive sins and redeem people back to Himself centered around the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
– “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
– “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
This message also serves as a prologue to the sermon series through The Book of Revelation.
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
Sermon Date: February 25, 2024
In the Name of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Acts 3-4
Focus: Just as it was in the infancy of the New Testament church, there is no other name by when people are saved than the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Associate Pastor, Doug Burch, Speaker
Date: 02/18/24
The Fiery Furnace
Scripture: Daniel 3
Message Focus: "If God does not deliver you from a trial, He will still be with you through it."
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
02/11/24
Unwavering Faithfulness
Message Focus: Strive for unwavering faithfulness to God.
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
Archive Date: 02/04/24
Resolve to Honor God
Scripture: Daniel 1
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
Archive Date: 01/28/24
The Providence of God
Message Focus: God is provident globally and personally.
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
Archive Date: 01/21/24
Public Prayer
Message Focus: Public prayers should be short, humble, and universal.
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
Archive Date: 01/14/24
Private Prayer
Message Focus: We should pray to receive the peace of God, not the praise of men.
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6; Philippians 4:6-7
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker
Archive Date: 01/07/24
A Godly Resolution (Psalm 86)
In the midst of his trail, David still found the lovingkindness and faithfulness of God as reason to praise Him, trust Him, and fear Him. He focused his heart on God. So we too must focus our heart on fearing God.
Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker.
Archive Date: 12/31/23
Born Under the Law
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Jesus Christ was born under the Law to redeem those who were under the Law.
Scripture: Galatians 3:21-4:7
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 12/24/23
Just Forty Days Later
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: How quickly we fail God, but He never fails us.
Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 12/17/23
The Mediator
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Never covet; instead, always be content.
Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21 Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 12/10/23
The Tenth Commandment: Do Not Covet
Message Focus: Never covet; instead, always be content.
Scripture: Exodus 20:17
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 12/03/23
Without the Word
Message Focus: God has given us His Word to follow to restrain us from destruction and lead us to blessing.
Associate Pastor Connor Harris, Speaker
This sermon was preached on 26 November 2023.
Jesus Christ is Your Sabbath
Sermon Segment from the sermon, "The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath"
The Ninth Commandment: Do Not Lie
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ. Message Focus: God always tells the truth and so should you. Scripture: Exodus 20:16 Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Archive Date: 11/19/23
The Eighth Commandment: Do Not Steal
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Stealing not only hurts other people, but it is Las contrary to the loving and giving nature of God.
Scripture: Exodus 20:15
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 11/12/23
The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Commit Adultery
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus:
1) The sin of adultery is serious because it hurts families and mars an important picture of the Gospel.
2) Praise the Lord for His incredible forgiveness!
Scripture: Exodus 20:14
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 11/05/23
The Sixth Commandment: Do Not Murder
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Never commit murder; but realize it takes more than never committing murder to be righteous before God.
Scripture: Exodus 20:13
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 10/29/23
The Fifth Commandment: Honor Your Parents
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Honoring your parents is something you never outgrow.
Scripture: Exodus 20:12
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 10/15/23
The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Enjoy the freedom and rest that Jesus Christ brings.
Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 10/08/23
The Third Commandment: Do Not Take God's Name in Vain
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Do not misrepresent Christ in your life.
Scripture: Exodus 20:7
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 10/01/23
A Senseless Nation (Bonus)
This is a re-upload of a previous message from the lesson series "The Dangers of Idolatry" presented by Connor Harris. This has been reissued to correspond with the latest Sermon Series on The Ten Commandments.
Selected Scriptures from Hosea, Micah, and Isaiah.
Associate Pastor Connor Harris, Speaker.
Originally recorded, 30 September 2020.
The Second Commandment: No Idols
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: 1) Since the universe cannot contain the true God, we could never capture him with a created image. 2) Guard your hearts to ensure that no idol dethrones God from the most prioritized place in your life.
Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 09/24/23
The First Commandment: No Other Gods
Message Focus: Jesus Christ has no rival in the universe; He should have no rival in your heart.
Scripture: Exodus 20:3
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 09/17/23
God Spoke All These Words
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: The commandments of God are both authoritative and valid.
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 09/10/23
Preparing to Be in God's Holy Presence
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: God's holy presence is threatening to sinners; therefore, we must obediently prepare to be near Him.
Scripture: Exodus 19
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 09/03/23
God's Incredible Patience
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Be thankful for the incredible patience of God in your life.
Scripture: Exodus 15:22-18:27
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 08/27/23
God's Word is Completely Reliable
Sermon Segment from the sermon, "The Reliability of God's Word"
A Miraculous Deliverance
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: When there appears to be no escape from a trial, stand firm and unafraid because God is with you.
Scripture: Exodus 13-15
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 08/20/23
God Destroys and Delivers
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: In the midst of destructive judgement, God mercifully delivered those who trusted in Him.
Scripture: Exodus 5-12
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 08/13/23
Blessed, Oppressed, and Remembered
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: Exodus 1-4
Scripture: When your life is a struggle, that does not mean God is unaware or uncaring.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 08/06/23
The Story of Joseph: God's Sovereign Love On Full Display
Series: "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" – Ten Words that Glorify God, Defend Human Rights, and Point to Christ.
Message Focus: God’s sovereign love can turn man’s evil intentions into something good.
Scripture: Genesis 37-50
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 07/30/23
Upon This Rock, I Will Build My Church
Jesus is Salvation's Wells
The Trial of Being Blessed
Message Challenge: When you are blessed, do not forget the One who blessed you.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 07/23/23
Christ's Heart for Someone Different
Message Challenge: Do you have the heart of Christ for people who are different from you?
Scripture: John 4:1-42.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 07/16/23
Patience... and Judgement
Message Challenge: Be thankful that God is so patient with sinners, but be warned that He will bring judgment when it is time.
Scripture: Amos 7:1-9.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 07/09/23
Maintaining a Purified Life
Message Challenge: Living a pure life that pleases God requires following the Bible.
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16.
Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
Archive Date: 07/02/23