http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:45:25 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Victory Church http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/big-peoplehave-a-way-of-building-big-churches/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/big-peoplehave-a-way-of-building-big-churches/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:43:41 GMT Big Churches by David Brown  Hardly a month goes by that I don't hear someone say something negative about big churches. “Those mega churches...” they begin... and then the vitriol begins to pour. You'd think that Satan's ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/how-much-church-do-i-need/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/how-much-church-do-i-need/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:20:18 GMT Most people go to church as much or as little as they like. For some, that's a lot. For others, it's never...or almost never. Of course it is a personal decision. No one can or should dictate your church attendance. But...just as we encourage our kids to eat their veggies because they're “good” for them...I'd like to encourage you to consider the fact that consistent church attendance is “good” for you as well! We all know that eating what you want, when you want and as much as you want or as little as you want isn't exactly healthy. So...attending church when you feel like it isn't in your best interest spiritually. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/is-our-christianity-aliveor-creepy/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/is-our-christianity-aliveor-creepy/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:18:27 GMT I grew up in church. I've sensed God's presence in church services since I was a small boy. I can clearly remember the Holy Spirit moving and manifesting himself powerfully during the song services, the preaching and the altar calls of the evangelical church where my family and I attended. Those were special times...moments you could literally sense the presence of God. There was something about those special times. They were somehow filled with life. That's the only way I know how to say it. The very life of God came into our midst. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/q-a-time-at-victory/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/q-a-time-at-victory/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:28:53 GMT We had a number of Questions which we didn't have time to answer in our Q&A session last Wednesday night. Here are some of those questions with my answers (answered as briefly as possible...at least for me...for the sake of space and time.) http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/eternal-sweetness/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/eternal-sweetness/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:26:04 GMT It's Tuesday night. I'm sitting in Starbucks, enjoying a Cafe' Mocha, checking my Facebook and Twitter accounts. The book I'm presently reading is laying by in case I get to it. I may not open it. It's not my social networking that has my attention tonight as much as does some regular old “people watching”. People watching and people thinking. I'm thinking about people as I watch. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/going-through-tough-times/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/going-through-tough-times/ Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:37:15 GMT The bible word “tribulation” simply means “tough times”. We must through many “tough times” enter into the kingdom of God. Tough times don't take us into the kingdom. Jesus does. But you are surrounded with tough times. You live on a planet that's filled with tough times and so if you enter the kingdom of God, you'll walk through tough times to get there. We're connected with God...however we're not insulated from the world. Thank God, He'll help us walk through the tough times. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/opportunity/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/opportunity/ Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:06:23 GMT Some of us look for gifts, advantages, good deals, freebies...even blessings. Then because opportunities don't usually come wrapped up all pretty with a bow on top, we miss some of the greatest things God could ever do for us. We have to be careful not to miss the fishing pole while we're looking for a fish. Thomas Edison said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/i-am-who-we-are-in-christ/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/i-am-who-we-are-in-christ/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:25:19 GMT We are presently talking about “who we are in Christ”, our new “spiritual identity” or put another way, “who God has made us to be now that we are joined to Jesus” by faith. What is the significance of such a study? Here are some thoughts. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/the-christian-and-common-problems/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/the-christian-and-common-problems/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:11:56 GMT Then the high priest rose up and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy, and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/american-idol-and-beyond/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/american-idol-and-beyond/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:56:29 GMT Well, it has definitely been an experience. Lacey’s two year ride with American Idol (which included a bus load of people I’ll name in a moment) was fun and absolutely intense! But then, I’ve always loved roller coasters. It actually continues even though she was voted off last week. She’s scheduled to appear in the Finale show, singing with the Top 12 at least one more time. Plus she’s still doing radio and television interviews. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/ghosts-vampires-and-other-supernatural-beings/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/ghosts-vampires-and-other-supernatural-beings/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:09:15 GMT It came to my attention just this week that we’ve had a considerable amount of interest in ghosts of late. People have called and wanted to know about them. Some believe they’ve spotted one. They sometimes seem a little puzzled by our lack of faith in Casper and his more sinister counterparts. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/good-news-to-all-/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/good-news-to-all-/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:14:52 GMT And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 &... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/christmashere-we-come/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/christmashere-we-come/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:18:00 GMT Christmas can be a wonderful time. Or, it can be grueling. It just depends on your attitude, your friends and family, your schedule and the size of your pocketbook doesn’t it! I’m praying that your Christmas turns out to be wonderful! http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/up/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/up/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:39:17 GMT Disney released an animated film this year called “Up”. It’s about a 78 year old man, Carl Fredricksen, who ties thousands of balloons to his house, taking flight for South America. It was a lifelong dream that he’d had with his late wife to explore some exotic, far away place. One day, Carl inadvertently hit a construction worker. As a result, he was being forced to go to a retirement home, but before they can “take him in”…he lifts off and heads south. He has barely gotten off the ground though, when he discovers that he’s not flying alone. Russell, an eight year old neighbor kid is a stowaway and has come along for the ride. Together, they make the trip to a lost land where they encounter talking dogs, a bird named Kevin and an evil villain. It’s an exciting ride for the both of them and of course, everything turns out all right in the end. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/concrete-keys-to-an-amazing-performance/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/concrete-keys-to-an-amazing-performance/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:11:54 GMT Here at Victory Church, we have a high standard! That standard is Amazing! That’s right. Amazing! A few years ago I noticed that the things which occurred in the church at Jerusalem often amazed the onlookers. They were amazed by the leaders, amazed at their boldness, amazed by the miracles, amazed by the message, etc., etc. I decided that we should shoot for amazement as a church. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/teaching-and-reaching/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/teaching-and-reaching/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:42:09 GMT During the last three decades, there has been a huge resurgence of teaching. Teaching has re-emerged in traditional and classical denominations as well. It had to happen if they were to stop the hemorrhaging of members to the new savvy independent churches. Ah…the American way in action. Free enterprise is awesome isn’t it? http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/busy-summer/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/busy-summer/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:55:35 GMT Are you having a busy summer?  I certainly am.  Projects, trips, special events, weddings and the like have really kept me running these past few weeks.  Summertime activities and responsibilities seem to totally consume the ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/celebrate-freedom/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/celebrate-freedom/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:55:58 GMT Those who discovered, pioneered and established America just a handful of centuries ago, did so because of a dream they held in their hearts. They dreamed of freedom. Freedom has always been the true American dream. The human spirit yearns for freedom. The educated mind demands it. The oppressed life hungers and thirsts for it. Americans have enjoyed freedom for a long time. We certainly should celebrate it! http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/spiritual-social-interaction/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/spiritual-social-interaction/ Tue, 19 May 2009 20:54:19 GMT Social Networks, a 21st century way of having a cup of coffee with people...without the coffee. What is a Christian's role in social networking. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/forgiving/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/forgiving/ Wed, 13 May 2009 15:50:18 GMT One of the greatest effects of being forgiven by God is the power to forgive others. http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/forgiven/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/forgiven/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:50:00 GMT   I really get big “kicks” hanging out with the 20-Somethings in our Venue Service on Tuesday nights.  Lately, I’ve been talking to them about subjects they’ve specifically requested.  We had a great ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/father/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/father/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:49:50 GMT You have a Father!“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father,” Ephesians 1:2Because my own earthly father passed away when I was only six years old, I strongly connected with God the Father when I became a Christian. I needed a ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/faith/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/faith/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:48:59 GMT Perhaps there is no greater issue to be discussed than that of faith. The first man, Adam, fell into sin and rebellion against God because he didn’t believe what God had said. (I refer to the whole “don’t eat of this tree or it ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/healing/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/healing/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:48:38 GMT I teach our Venue service for 20-Somethings on Tuesday night. I absolutely love doing it. I really like being around people who are in their twenties for several reasons. I like their energy. I like their thirst for knowledge. I like their ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/busy-busy/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/busy-busy/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:48:14 GMT I wrote last month on the subject of time. Time is a gift from God that should be managed, stewarded and redeemed. Ah, such a noble thought. Hmmmm. Easier said than done! Can I have a good amen? It’s a lot easier to preach some things ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/time-in-a-bottle/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/time-in-a-bottle/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:47:53 GMT If I Could Save Time in a Bottle… If I could save time in a bottle the first thing that I’d like to do, is to save every day till eternity passes away, just to spend time with you. Jim Croce American Singer and SongwriterOf course, ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/christmas-reflections/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/christmas-reflections/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:47:26 GMT I was walking out of Walmart the other evening…carrying several bags and battling a stiff cold wind when I came upon an elderly lady loading groceries into the trunk of her car. It was dark and she seemed just a little bit nervous as I ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/its-fall-yall-its-time-to-grow/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/its-fall-yall-its-time-to-grow/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:46:54 GMT That’s right. Fall has fallen. The air is crisp. The leaves are turning….and people are showing up at church! (That’s the best part.) In spiritual things, growth can happen in the fall as well as the spring. Here in the Texas ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/politics/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/politics/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:46:08 GMT In the midst of preparing my message for this coming weekend [“Political Issues Christians Should Care About”], I couldn’t help but think about the emotion that is charging this years’ presidential race. If you’ve ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/making-victory-happenand-im-beginning-to-twitter/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/making-victory-happenand-im-beginning-to-twitter/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:45:53 GMT I’m super excited about our upcoming talks on “Making Victory Happen”. I want to share from my heart on how you and I together can serve a cause greater than ourselves, achieve goals that are greater than we can imagine, and ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/belief-systems/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/belief-systems/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:45:25 GMT A common statement printed in America’s hometown newspapers reads like this. “Attend the Church of your choice!” Happily, religion is a matter of personal choice and certainly people make that choice. Among those who profess to ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/epica-unique-opportunity-to-pursue-greatness/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/epica-unique-opportunity-to-pursue-greatness/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:53:13 GMT Epic! It’s our school of life and ministry that begins its 08-09 term in September. For many years I have desired to launch an Internship/Bible School ministry that prepares young people for both life and ministry. We are so excited about ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/christianityhows-it-working-for-you/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/christianityhows-it-working-for-you/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:44:03 GMT This is the question I’ve been asking our congregation during the past three weekends. I think the question provokes thought. At least, that’s how it seems to me. Some have found it a little humorous. No problem. A little humor never ... http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/listening-to-other-ministers/ http://www.evictorychurch.org/david-browns-blog/listening-to-other-ministers/ Tue, 27 May 2008 15:43:47 GMT I love to get questions from our church members and web site guests. I enjoy the challenge of answering Bible questions and the opportunity to impact peoples’ thinking about the things of God! From time to time the questions also give me ...