Jumpstart Your Faith

As we celebrate another anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, we are reminded how our founding fathers revolted the civil authorities to experience freedom. For two and a half centuries, people have traveled all over the world to experience the freedom enjoyed by the citizens of the land of the free....

So I’m convinced there are three types of people when it comes to vacationing? First, the one who goes to the exact same place year after year. Second, the one who goes to a different place every year to experience new things and to see new sights. Third, the one who doesn’t see a need...

Recently I found Dad’s favorite sayings on a coffee mug. They are: “1) Because I said so. 2) Money doesn’t grow on trees. 3) You’re grounded till vou’re thirty. 4) Don’t make me stop this car! 5) It builds character. 6) You don’t know what hard work is. 7) Were you raised in a barn?...

Jonathon Edwards goes down as the greatest philosopher, author, and pastor in America’s history. He preached the most famous sermon in America on July 8, 1741 called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Edwards, along with Whitefield, were used by God during the Great Awakening. He learned Latin, Greek and Hebrew as a...

When we walk with God our faith will mature in God! Mature faith is observed in this scene of faith from the life of Moses. I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.” (Hebrews 11:23) Faith in God will trust in God! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it...

Have you ever had a reoccurring dream? Maybe a nightmare? Maybe about some of your close friends for family members? Well, throughout history, there were unique instances when God spoke through dreams. The life of Joseph exemplifies this well. There are so many things to glean from his life, but the main thing is: Faith...

The major take away point from this message is: I am called to proclaim God’s Word! How are you going to proclaim God’s Word for the rest of your life? I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

Success is not measured by the accomplishments you achieve, but by the adversity you overcome. In 2008, Heather Dorinden, a collegiate athlete from the University of Minnesota, was leading the pack during the final heat of the 600 meter race at the Big Ten Indoor Track Championship. With about 200 meters left in the race,...

The life of Isaac reminds us how faith surrenders to God’s sovereign plans! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

On this Easter Sunday, as we reflect the resurrection of Christ, Psalm 16 is a great reminder of David’s prophecy of the Messiah. In the book of Acts, Paul and Peter utilize this psalm to display the prophetic importance of Christ’s glorious resurrection. David was speaking not just about himself or the day of resurrection...

In April of 1983, Clearbrook Baptist Church was founded. This month we are celebrating 40 years of ministry. It is our prayer that the Lord would allow the ministry to continue to preach the gospel, teach the Word and make disciples for His glory, honor and praise! I cycled across America in 30 days and...

Faith that is not tested cannot be trusted! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

The writer of Hebrews again focuses upon Abraham with an emphasis upon unashamed faith. In these last days, the world is growing more hostile to Scripture, the gospel, and the things of Christ. No matter what the future holds the message from these verses exclaims: Never be ashamed to call God your God! I cycled...

God is the sovereign, holy, omniscient, Creator who made us, knows us, sanctifies us, and uses us! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

The impossible is possible with God! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

Abraham’s life exemplifies radical faith in God. He left everything and everyone to follow God’s call on his life. He demonstrated obedience to God, dependance on God, and patience for God. Radical faith believes the incomprehensible, sees the invisible, hears the inaudible, touches the intangible, and does the impossible! I cycled across America in 30...

Hebrews 11:7, “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book...

Without faith it is impossible to please God! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

Hebrews 11:4, “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com...