Sermon Notes

Fear God and Keep His Commandments: Wrapping Up Ecclesiastes

In the final episode of the Chasing the Wind series, Jay Strother and Brian Ball close out the book of Ecclesiastes with a look at chapter 12, verses 9 through 14, the pa

Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters: Trusting God With What You Can't Control (Ecclesiastes 11)

In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother sits down with Brian Ball to continue their series through Ecclesiastes, Chasing the Wind: Finding What Lasts in

Two Is Better Than One: Why Biblical Community Matters

In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball dig into Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and the truth that two is better than one. From bearing burdens and

A Time for Everything: Finding God's Purpose in Every Season

In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball continue the Ecclesiastes series "Chasing the Wind" by sitting with Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 and Solom

Chasing After the Wind: Ecclesiastes 1 and Why Success, Pleasure, and Approval Never Satisfy

Solomon had more wealth, wisdom, pleasure, and power than anyone in history, and he still called life "meaningless." In this first episode of our new Ecclesiastes series,

What Really Happened at the Southern Baptist Convention: A Local Church Perspective

Every June, the Southern Baptist Convention makes headlines, but what actually happens in the room rarely matches the news cycle. In this special edition of Sermon Notes,

Confession Is the Key to True Worship | A MasterClass on Worship and Repentance

Is worship just singing, or is it something more? In this masterclass, Hunter Melton explains what true worship really is and why confession is the starting point for a

Why You’re Struggling to Read the Bible | A MasterClass on Reading Scripture

Why does reading the Bible feel so overwhelming, and how do you actually start? In this MasterClass, David Hannah walks through the spiritual discipline of reading God’s

Why Silence Feels So Uncomfortable | A MasterClass on Solitude

Why does silence feel so uncomfortable in a world full of constant noise and distraction? In this masterclass, Brandon Abbott shares practical ways to step away from dis

The Digital Habits That Are Hurting Your Prayer Life | A MasterClass on Prayer

How do we cultivate a healthy prayer life in a world full of phones, notifications, and constant distraction? In this masterclass, John Joseph shares practical ways to b

Finding Silence in a Noisy World: How Solitude with God Shapes Your Spiritual Life

Why does silence feel so difficult in today’s world? In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Brian Ball sits down with Mike Glenn to explore the spiritual discipline

How Reading Scripture Transforms Your Life: The Power of God’s Word

What happens when you consistently read Scripture? In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Brian Ball and Evan Kunz explore 2 Timothy 3 and the truth that God’s Word

How to Pray with Purpose: Understanding the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6

What if prayer isn’t about getting God to respond, but about aligning your heart with Him? In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Brian Ball and Hunter Melton walk

Formed Not Conformed: Understanding Genesis, AI, and the Pursuit of God’s Truth

What’s shaping you—God’s truth or the world’s counterfeits? In this episode, we launch the Formed Not Conformed MasterClass series with a deep dive into Genesis 3, unpack

Palm Sunday and Holy Week in Mark 11: Welcoming the True King

In this Holy Week episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball reflect on Mark chapter 11 and the significance of Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusa

Stand Firm in Grace: 1 Peter 5 on Humility, Leadership, and Hope

In this powerful conclusion to the Chosen Exile series, Brian Ball and Aaron Bryant dive into 1 Peter chapter 5, reflecting on Peter’s unique voice and his charge to Chri

Living with Urgency and Love: Lessons from 1 Peter 4 on Faithfulness

In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Brian Ball is joined by longtime friend and pastor Mike Glenn to continue the "Chosen Exile" series with a deep dive into 1 P

1 Peter on Suffering and Hope: Why Christians Must Be Ready to Defend Their Faith

In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Brian Ball and Brandon Abbott explore 1 Peter chapters 3 and 4, diving deep into the themes of humility, courage, and unwaver

Living a Powerful Witness: Suffering and the Hope That Sets Us Apart

What does it look like to follow Jesus when life feels unfair, uncertain, or interrupted? In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, we walk through 1 Peter 3 and explo

1 Peter and Marriage: Suffering, Submission, and the Witness of Our Relationships

What does 1 Peter really teach about marriage, suffering, and submission—and why does it matter for everyday life? In this episode, the conversation slows down to place P