Reformation Baptist Church Wetumpka

Personal Examples of Persistent Faithfulness | 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Sermon Title: “Personal Examples of Persistent Faithfulness”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

1. A Devoted Churchman (Titus) (2 Cor 8:16-17)

2. A Courageous Evangelist (a Gospel-preacher) (2 Cor 8:18-19)

3. The Blameless Ministers (Paul and his team) (2 Cor 8:20-21)

4. The Tested Brother (Paul’s brother in the faith) (2 Cor 8:22)

5. The Trusted Partner (Titus) (2 Cor 8:23a)

6. The Messengers of Glory (A Band of Brothers) (2 Cor 8:23b)

7. The Church of Jesus Christ (Corinth and others) (2 Cor 8:24)

Living and Dying Together as One | 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Sermon Title: “Living and Dying Together as One”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

1. A Beneficial Desire (2 Cor 8:10)

2. A Completed Act (2 Cor 8:11)

3. An Acceptable Offering (2 Cor 8:12)

4. A Supplied Church (2 Cor 8:13-14)

5. A Biblical Example (2 Cor 8:15)

Marks of a Mature Church | 2 Corinthians 8:6-9

📖 Sermon Title: Marks of a Mature Church
📅 Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
🎙️ Preacher: Pastor Brandon Scroggins
📍 Reformation Baptist Church – Central Alabama

What defines a truly successful church? Is it buildings, budgets, and baptisms—or is it something far deeper? In this expositional sermon from 2 Corinthians 8:1–9, Pastor Brandon Scroggins leads us through Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthian church to complete their offering to the struggling believers in Jerusalem. Along the way, we are challenged to examine the marks of maturity in our own lives and church: faith, speech, knowledge, earnestness, and love.

Ultimately, the sermon draws our attention to the gospel-centered motivation behind all true generosity: the self-emptying love of Christ. Though He was rich, He became poor so that we might become eternally rich through His grace.

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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: What Makes a Church Successful?
02:00 – Biblical Metrics vs. Modern Metrics for Church Health
05:00 – Context: The Jerusalem Church’s Crisis
07:00 – Repentance and Revival in Corinth
10:00 – The Call to Complete the Offering
12:00 – Macedonian Generosity Out of Poverty
15:00 – Giving as an Act of Grace and Worship
17:00 – Marks of a Mature Church (v.7 Overview)
19:00 – Faith: Trusting God in All Things
22:00 – Speech: Using Our Words for God’s Glory
24:00 – Knowledge: Pursuing Doctrinal Clarity and Love
27:00 – Earnestness: Eager, Self-Motivated Obedience
30:00 – Love: The Crown of Christian Virtue
33:00 – Encouragement Over Condemnation in Leadership
36:00 – Sincere Love and Sacrificial Obedience
40:00 – Christian Giving as a Test of Discipleship
43:00 – The Gospel as the Ultimate Example of Generosity
46:00 – Christ’s Riches and His Voluntary Poverty
50:00 – Revelation 2 & 3: Who Is Truly Rich?
53:00 – Eternal Riches in Christ – Ephesians & Philippians
56:00 – Closing Charge: Grow in Grace and Generosity

Depression: Hope when Life Seems Hopeless | Psalms 42-43

Sermon Title: “Depression: Hope when Life Seems Hopeless”

Sermon Text: Psalms 42-43

1. The desperation of hopelessness:

Tears shed from a distant God and a dissolved gladness (vv. 1-6)

2. The declaration present God of hopefulness:

Trust declared in a present God and a future gladness (vv. 6b-11)

3. Dependence upon God for hope when life seems hopeless (Psalm 43:1-5)

The Condition of Depression: Anguish in a Heart of Struggle

The Cause of Depression: Life in a World of Sin

The Cure for Depression: Faith in the Sinless Savior

In this deeply pastoral and theologically rich sermon, Pastor Brandon Scroggins of Reformation Baptist Church (Wetumpka, AL) exposits Psalm 42 & 43, tackling one of the most honest and difficult realities of the Christian life—depression. With vivid illustrations from church history, biblical exposition, and gospel hope, Pastor Brandon reminds believers that when life seems hopeless, our only true anchor is to hope in God. From the story of hymn-writer William Cowper, to the honest cries of the Psalmist, and the encouragement of saints who endured persecution, this sermon addresses the often unspoken “dark, dirty secret of the church”: that faithful Christians can experience deep seasons of despair—and still be held by God's sovereign hand. Whether you're walking through darkness yourself or seeking to care for others in the valley, this message brings hope, clarity, and gospel-centered counsel. 📖 Scripture Focus: Psalm 42 & Psalm 43

 

The Reformation: Then and Now | Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon Title: “The Reformation: Then and Now”

Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:1-10

1. Death: Apart from Christ, We Were Spiritually Dead – Past Condemnation- vv. 1-3

2. Life: With Christ, We Are Spiritually Alive – Present Regeneration – vv. 4-9

3. Fruit: In Christ, We are God’s Workmanship – Ongoing Sanctification– v. 10

 

Recorded Sunday, October 26th of 2025

First Things First | 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

In this expositional sermon from 2 Corinthians 8:3–5, Pastor Brandon Scroggins dives deep into the biblical view of money, stewardship, and heart-level priorities. The message, titled "First Things First," unpacks how genuine faith transforms our attitude toward giving, wealth, and trust in God. With biblical insights from Genesis to Revelation, Pastor Brandon shows that how we handle money is a spiritual matter—rooted in worship and faith, not just economics.

This sermon challenges cultural entitlement and encourages believers to joyfully and sacrificially give—first to the Lord and then to one another—demonstrating a rightly ordered life under the Lordship of Christ.

 

Sermon Title: “First Things First”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

1. The Generosity of an Eagerly-Sacrificial Heart (2 Cor 8:3-4)

2. The Blessing of a Rightly-Ordered Life (2 Cor 8:5)

 

Recorded Sunday, October 19th of 2025

Slaves of Righteousness | Reformation Baptist Church

This message at Reformation Baptist Church explores what it truly means to be slaves of righteousness under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Contrary to modern evangelical views that emphasize autonomy and “freedom,” Scripture teaches that we are bought with a price, no longer slaves to sin but servants of Christ.

Rooted in Romans 6, Psalm 2, and Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges the idolatry of theology without obedience, exposes the cultural lies of egalitarianism, and reclaims the biblical structure of authority in the Christian life. With doctrinal depth and pastoral clarity, the message calls the church to humble submission, joyful obedience, and faithful endurance; all for the glory of our King.

Joyful Generosity out of Stinging Poverty | 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

What does real generosity look like? In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Brandon Scroggins walks us through the Apostle Paul’s call for the Corinthian church to reflect joyful generosity in the wake of gospel revival. Drawing examples from George Whitefield and the Macedonian churches, this message explores the tension between the prosperity gospel and the poverty gospel—challenging believers to steward God's gifts with open hands and joyful hearts, even in seasons of hardship.

📖 Sermon Series: Exposition of 2 Corinthians
🏛️ Preached at: Reformation Baptist Church – Central Alabama
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Brandon Scroggins
📅 Date: October 5, 2025