Marshall Brown - November 9, 2025
Overflowing with Service
We live in a culture that often seems to encourage people to have a "me-first" mentality. We are encouraged to look out for ourselves and make sure our own needs are being met before we worry about anyone else. This is not a new concept however; people in Jesus' day seemed to have a similar focus. What was Jesus' response? "If you want to be first, you have to be last." "If you want to be the greatest, you have to be the least." Jesus calls us to be servants and to put others' needs above our own first. His challenge is to take the blessings that He pours into our lives and then turn around and pour those blessings into the lives of others. So how do I do that? And why should I think of "you" before I think of "me"?
Scripture References: Galatians 6:10, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Timothy 6:18, Acts 10:37-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 John 2:6, Ephesians 2:10, John 14:12, Mark 6:6, Titus 3:1, 2 Corinthians 8:4
From Series: "Overflow"
This is the time of year that many of us are reminded of all the different ways God has blessed us. But God’s expectation in sharing these blessings is not just for us to enjoy them ourselves but to use those gifts to benefit others. This month at Flagstone we’re going to spend time together thanking God for all He’s done and also discovering ways we can pour the blessings He has given us into the lives of others.
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Marshall Brown - January 22, 2023
No Excuses with My Community
The mission of the Flagstone church is to reach out, connect, and serve. That "reaching out" part is difficult sometimes though. I may not know how to reach out, how to initiate a conversation, how to help. So instead of trying to reach out when the opportunity arises, I simply make an excuse for why I'm not able to. So how do I get out of that habit? How do I get better at helping people in my community when I see their needs on display?
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:15, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Mark 6:35-37, Acts 8:29-30, Acts 4:31, Acts 4:29-30
From Series: "No Excuses"
Most of us know the frustration of setting goals for ourselves in different aspects of our lives and then failing to stay committed to achieving those goals. Often we find a variety of excuses to justify why we fall short of what we set out to accomplish. What if, instead of making excuses, I chose to follow through on the things I know I need to do? What would happen if I kept trying again instead of giving up when things got tough? As I begin a new year, it may be time to recognize the things in my life that need to be different, and it may be time for me to fully commit to those changes - no excuses!