Sermon Notes

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Jun 2026

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Sermon Notes is a new podcast from Brentwood Baptist that takes a deeper look into the sermon planning process and behind the scenes of church life.

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June 16, 20267 min

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 right relationship with God.Many of us think of worship as songs we sing, but Scripture shows that worship is about treasuring God above all things. And before we can worship with a whole heart, we must first come to God with honesty and repentance.If we are not careful, we can go through the motions of worship while our hearts remain distant. But through confession, God restores us, draws us near, and invites us into deeper communion with Him.

June 9, 202612 min

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 Word in a world full of information, distraction, and confusion.We have access to more knowledge than ever before, but without a foundation of truth, it can leave us feeling anxious and directionless. Scripture is not just another source of information; it is the living, breathing Word of God that anchors us, equips us, and shapes how we live.Start small. Stay consistent. Let God’s Word shape your life.

June 2, 20266 min

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 distraction, create intentional space for solitude, and build rhythms of quiet that help you hear from God.If we are not careful, noise and activity will shape our thoughts, emotions, and pace of life more than God’s presence does. But through silence, Scripture, and intentional habits, we can slow down, reflect, and be formed more into the image of Christ.

May 26, 202617 min

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 build rhythms of prayer, create intentional space with God, pray throughout the day, and resist the digital habits that compete for our attention.If we are not careful, technology will shape our minds, emotions, and priorities more than God’s Word does. But through prayer, Scripture, and intentional habits, we can be formed more into the image of Christ.

May 12, 202622 min

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 of solitude and why intentional time with God matters more than ever. Together, they discuss distraction, technology, noise, prayer, spiritual rhythms, and the example of Jesus withdrawing to commune with the Father. If you feel overwhelmed, spiritually distracted, or constantly busy, this conversation offers practical encouragement for slowing down, hearing from God, and building rhythms that shape your soul.

May 5, 202641 min

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 is living, active, and able to transform your life. They unpack how Scripture, combined with the work of the Holy Spirit, shapes your desires, corrects your thinking, and equips you to live faithfully in a distracted world. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent or wondered if reading the Bible really makes a difference, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to engage God’s Word in a deeper way.

April 28, 202631 min

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 through the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 and uncover a deeper, more meaningful way to pray. From adoration and trust to provision, forgiveness, and spiritual warfare, this conversation challenges common misconceptions and invites you into a more personal, powerful relationship with God through prayer.

April 14, 202640 min

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, unpacking the serpent’s deception, humanity’s hunger for godlike knowledge, and the modern parallels found in artificial intelligence. Together, we explore why knowledge without trust leads to emptiness, how AI can mirror the ancient temptation to replace God, and why spiritual formation through Scripture, prayer, confession, and dependence on Christ remains the only path to life and freedom.

March 31, 202637 min

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 Jerusalem, walking through Palm Sunday and the days leading up to Good Friday. The conversation explores the historical and prophetic details surrounding the events, the mixed motives of the crowds, Jesus’s confrontations with religious leaders, and his unwavering commitment to fulfill God’s will. Listeners are invited to slow down in God’s Word, consider Jesus’s humility and sovereignty, and prepare their hearts for Easter by contemplating the weight, majesty, and mystery of the cross and resurrection.

March 24, 202638 min

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 Christian leaders. The conversation explores the call to humility and faithful stewardship, discussing how leadership in the church should be shaped by Christlike character rather than worldly accomplishments. The episode focuses on themes of suffering, humility as a status, and trusting God’s timing for exaltation, offering encouragement to cast anxieties on the Lord and live with hope. Throughout, Aaron Bryant shares practical wisdom from his pastoral experience, and both speakers emphasize the importance of biblical community, perseverance, and the comforting promise that God will restore and strengthen believers. Listeners are invited to apply these truths, take action in their daily walk, and anchor their hearts in God’s grace as the series closes and the church turns toward Holy Week.