Bryan Loritts Podcast

Pastor Bryan preaches a powerful message on Revelation 12 that underscores the power of Christ's blood to counter Satan's accusations and encourages believers to trust God based on past victories. Originally given at One Community Church in Plano, Tx 11/19/23

The book of Jonah ends in a curious manner, with a surprising cliffhanger of a question posed to Jonah. And while we are left wondering what Jonah will do, the real question for us becomes what we will do with God's invitation to extend mercy to our enemies. As we wrap up our series through the book of Jonah, Pastor Bryan walks us through chapter 4, detailing reasons why it is often so hard for us to show mercy, and how we can ultimately grow in mercy. The next move is ours—will it be one toward mercy or toward anger and bitterness?

It can be tempting to think that we've messed things up beyond repair, that surely God must be done with us this time. In this week's message from Jonah 3, Pastor Bryan explores the beautiful truth that we serve a God who delights in giving second chances, because he is rich in mercy. And it is precisely this mercy and kindness—not guilt or condemnation—that leads us to repentance. Message originally given at the Summit Church in Raleigh NC on October 15, 2023.

Chances are, you'll never be swallowed by a giant fish—but you may find yourself in a pit of despair, feeling as though there is no way out. In this week's message from Jonah 2, Pastor Bryan reveals the perhaps counterintuitive truth that there are blessings to be found in the pit. Indeed, God is able to use these experiences that are often unpleasant or even downright painful to make us still more fruitful members of his kingdom. The question, then, is how we will respond to God's steadfast love that is with us even in the deepest, darkest pit. Message originally recorded at the Summit Church in Raleigh, NC on Sunday October 9, 2023.

Why do we often struggle to show mercy to others? Perhaps, we think, the other person doesn't really deserve to be shown mercy—after all, they have offended us deeply. How could we possibly be expected to forgive them? As we begin our series through the book of Jonah, this week's message from Pastor Bryan shows us from Jonah 1 how it is impossible to become people who extend God's mercy without first comprehending the depths of our own sin. Only when we understand how much God has forgiven us can we offer that same forgiveness to others. Message originally given at the Summit Church in Raleigh, NC on October 1, 2023.

The podcast discusses the value of patience and enduring trials with examples from the prophets and Job. It explores the concept of patience learned in difficult situations such as illness, unemployment, and infertility. The impact of complaining on prolonging journeys is highlighted with the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan. The speaker reflects on finding beauty and order in life and encourages prayer and encouragement for those going through difficult circumstances.

A sermon on James 4:13-5:6 addresses idols of comfort, wealth, and riches. The importance of financial teachings in college and the mistreatment of others by the wealthy are discussed. The alarming rates of depression and anxiety among elite college students are explored. Boasting, wealth, and identity are linked, emphasizing finding value in Christ. Rising anxiety levels are examined, and the illusion of control is debunked using the example of the Titanic.

Topics discussed include equipping kids with a biblical worldview, dealing with anger in relationships, embracing the boundaries of the Word of God, advocating for the marginalized, and living in the tension of striving and relying on the gospel.

+ We Should Take Pride Seriously Because God Takes Pride Seriously + We Should Take Pride Seriously Because it Seriously Hinders our Relationship with God + We Should Take Pride Seriously Because it Impacts Our Relationship With Others Message originally given at Church at the Cross, in Grapevine, Tx. on July 2, 2023.

When it comes to parenting, we can learn a lot from the way God relates to his own children. In this message from Luke 15 Pastor Bryan encourages us with the remarkable truth that God views us not as hired servants, but as sons and daughters. In the way that he relentlessly pursues a relationship with us, God demonstrates compassion and grace beyond measure. What benefits might we reap from the commitment to pursue a similar relationship with our children? Message originally given at the Summit Church in Raleigh, NC on June 25, 2023.