Brian Jones Uncut – Direct, Biblical and Authentic

The IT Factor – Do IT

BrianJones — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:03 +0000

Some think that asking people to tithe is some scheme that the church came up with to guilt people into forking over their cash so the church can pay its bills. This sermon tells us why the Bible says to – do IT. Here is the sermon from this Sunday.

Trust What You Can’t See

BrianJones — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:21:55 +0000

The entire foundation of modern science is built upon what we can experience through our five senses—what we can see, taste, touch, smell, and hear. Because of this, many scientists (and people who trust a purely scientific interpretation of the world) only trust what they can pick up with their hands, see under a microscope, [...]

Rethinking “Evangelism”

BrianJones — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:04:34 +0000

During graduate school I worked each summer in the maintenance department of a large financial services company helping to maintain its landscaping and beautiful rolling lawn. Early on I could tell that the guys on the maintenance crew weren’t real thrilled with having a “pastor-in-training” on their team, but their misgivings only strengthened my resolve [...]

The Power Of Getting Wet

BrianJones — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:58:54 +0000

I believe one of the most counter-cultural spiritual practices a skeptical person can witness is the baptism of a new Christian. In fact, I love inviting spiritual inquirers to observe our baptism services. In my experience nothing un-nerves a skeptic more than watching someone get baptized. That’s a good thing. One reason it disturbs them is [...]

Is Abortion Murder? Will Someone Who Commits Suicide Go To Hell?

BrianJones — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:34:24 +0000

Does the Bible allow capital punishment? Is taking someone off life support murder? This past Sunday I finished up our series called “Life’s Too Short” which was a quick study on two of the ten commandments. This Sunday’s message was ”Life’s Too Short To Not Honor Life” and was based on the sixth commandment: “Do not murder.” [...]

Way Better Than Disney

BrianJones — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:15:21 +0000

My grandmother was born in 1923 and grew up during the Great Depression. She told me that during that difficult time, people wandered door to door with their children, asking for food scraps. People quickly found out that my grandmother’s parents were generous people. Anyone who came to the door received food if there was [...]

Sermons Available On iTunes

BrianJones — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:38:14 +0000

For anyone interested in getting my sermons on iTunes (especially those suffering from insomnia) simply type in “Brian Jones Uncut” in the search box at the iTunes store and the subscription button will appear.

Pre-Order Vince Antonucci’s New Book

BrianJones — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:18:12 +0000

I had the pleasure of reading and endorsing Vince Antonucci’s new book, Guerrilla Lovers. Here’s what I wrote: “Like Jesus’ most unsettling teaching encounters, Guerrilla Lovers is a profoundly disturbing book. Erase your preconceptions of what sharing your faith is supposed to look like. Scrap all your complicated plans, events, strategies and programs. Whatever Jesus meant by [...]

Teaching Our Moods Where To Get Off

BrianJones — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:26:18 +0000

One day in college I went to speak with a professor with whom I had a close relationship. “I’m struggling with my faith right now,” I said in frustration. I explained that in the last few days everything seemed gray. Questions were plaguing my mind. Life seemed more difficult than usual. My professor smiled and said, [...]

New Bodies, Finally

BrianJones — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:49:24 +0000

On July 24, 2000, I told a bald-faced lie. Our family was at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center for a vacation, and after paying for our tickets we were told by a security guard that we wouldn’t be allowed to bring our baby stroller inside. The temperature that day was ninety-nine degrees; our youngest daughter [...]

Overcoming Grief

BrianJones — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:38:00 +0000

During my first year of college a life-long family friend and mentor tragically lost his son. Separated by distance, I assumed that his Christian friends, the staff at his church, and his Sunday school class would step in and wrap their arms around him and his wife. Needless to say I was surprised, one year [...]

Nagging Doubts – Pastor To Pastor Interview

BrianJones — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:04:07 +0000

A few months ago I had the privilege of sitting down and doing an interview with a personal hero of mine – H.B. London at Focus on the Family. H.B. produces a monthly audio ministry resource called “Pastor to Pastor” which is designed to strengthen and encourage those who serve in the church. Years ago when [...]