Shows
Parrish The ThoughtEpisode 100: Brian Parrish | Interviewed by Chris Holifield, host of the I Am Salt Lake PodcastOn this episode we switch up the mic's and I have the great privilege of being a guest on the I Am Salt Lake podcast hosted by Chris Holifield.
I get to share my story and what my motivation was behind starting my own podcast called Parrish the Thought. We talk about the people I chat with on my podcast, and obstacles I've had to overcome with my show. We also dabble a little into what got me into real estate, what I enjoys about real estate, what I love about living in Utah, favorite local eatings...
2022-03-1557 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWhat Is Life Worth?On this Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, a presentation about the Tri-County Pregnancy Resource Center is given. Then, Pastor Brian follows up with three questions to help us gauge how we value human life.
2020-01-1942 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Unwelcome Are Welcomed by HimOnly being a few days away from Christmas, Pastor Brian reminds us of God's invitation for us to come to Him and welcome Him into our lives.
2019-12-2215 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Prophets Prepped the PeopleAs we celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent, Pastor Brian calls us to make the central figure of Christmas and not the seasonal festivities our primary focus.
2019-12-0139 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Four Staples of the Christian LifeAs Pastor Brian shares an end of the fiscal year financial report, he calls us to a heavenly perspective and hope.
2019-10-0638 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Honest Sufferer / The Innocent SuffererPastor Brian encourages us from Psalm 22 that though we may feel alone and abandoned (and it's okay to be honest about those feelings) God is always with us.
2019-08-0439 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOEncounter the SaviorAs we kicked off our week of Vacation Bible School, Pastor Brian invited us to encounter the Savior by zooming in and focusing on Jesus.
2019-06-2343 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOFathers, Prepare Your Kids for the Way Before Preparing the Way for Your KidsOn this Father's Day, Pastor Brian gives us three ways David helped prepare his son, Solomon, for the way.
2019-06-1647 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Passover Meal with the Promised MessiahPastor Brian walks us through the Seder Meal (the Passover Meal), showing us how it points to the Messiah and how Jesus' celebration of it was both unique and history-changing.
2019-04-2141 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOJesus' Call to be CounterculteralPastor Brian paraphrases three tough sayings of Jesus and shows how He teaches us to be countercultural. (The "Counter Culture" video used in the middle of the sermon can be seen by clicking HERE.)
2019-03-3136 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Foolishness of Fear and the Fear of FoolishnessPastor Brian shares three unhealthy fears he struggled with in 2018 followed up by their correlating healthy concerns
2019-01-0641 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOPursue Generosity with All CarefulnessPastor Brian turns our attention to the generosity of God and then encourages us to be generous likewise.
2018-11-1125 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOSanctuary Remodel Presentation - "Project Renovate & Elevate"Pastor Brian presents the plan for renovating our sanctuary along with the recommended design. This is followed by a Q&A session. You can watch a fly through video of the proposed design by clicking HERE.
2018-06-1154 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOMoms, Flailing is not Failing when You have FaithOn this Mother's Day, Pastor Brian reminded moms that in Christ they are more than conquerors and that if they walk in faith they cannot ultimately fail.
2018-05-1337 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOVision Sunday Follow-UpPastor Brian presented a follow-up to the Vision Sunday message from 3/4/2018, clarifying some of the issues discussed and answering questions from the congregation. (Some of the questions and comments during the Q&A time were spoken without a mirophone, so there are some drawn out silences in the audio recording.)
2018-03-1855 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOCome - The Power of Being PresentPastor Brian encourages us to show up with expectation knowing we can do nothing eternal on our own, but God can do anything and everything in us, through us, and for us.
2017-12-3143 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOLet Us Pray and Let Him RainPastor Brian gives us two truths regarding God's faithfulness and blessings, and then calls us to prayer.
2017-11-2053 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Legacy of the Reformation: The Recovery and Recognition of God's Written WordAs the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation was celebrated on October 31, 2017, Pastor Brian drew our attention to the Reformation and gave us four reasons why God's Word must be preeminent in our lives and in our church.
2017-11-0545 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOEphesians 1-3, a SummaryAs we have reached the halfway point in our Ephesians series, Pastor Brian gives us a big-picture overview of the first three chapters.
2017-10-2246 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA Grandmother's LegacyAs we honored Flora Farrell for her many years of faithful service, Pastor Brian gave us five observations from the legacy of Timothy's grandmother, Lois.
2017-10-0842 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Desire for a Broken and Contrite HeartOn this Sunday, Pastor Brian, by the Holy Spirit's leading, did not preach his prepared message but rather shared the concern of his heart for his own life and for the health of the church.
2017-08-0630 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Mystery of the Gospel RevealedPastor Brian gives us four explanatory statements regarding the mystery of the Gospel.
2017-07-3035 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWe’re Only Ready to Follow Jesus When We Know We Can’tPastor Brian points out three stages of Peter’s Christian growth for our instruction.
2017-07-2339 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOOur Peace in Christ, the Before and After, Part 2Pastor Brian gives us the last of three statements that express the past, present, and future realities of a believer in Christ.
2017-07-1639 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOAre You Free Indeed?Pastor Brian gives us three liberating truths regarding our freedom in Christ.
2017-07-0243 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOSearching the Visible, Discovering the InvisiblePastor Brian shares four statements that reveal to us the preeminence of Christ.
2017-06-2543 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Godly Legacy of Methuselah's FatherPastor Brian points out three lessons for fatherhood which we learn from Methuselah’s father, Enoch.
2017-06-1855 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOOur Peace in Christ, the Before and After, Pt. 1Pastor Brian gives us the first two of three statements that express the past, present, and future realities of a believer in Christ.
2017-06-1147 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOBy Grace Through Faith, the Before and After, Pt. 3Pastor Brian points out the last of four before and after word pictures of our lives as Christians.
2017-06-0438 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOBy Grace Through Faith, the Before and After, Pt. 2Pastor Brian points out the third of four before and after word pictures of our lives as Christians.
2017-05-2841 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOBy Grace Through Faith, the Before and After, Pt. 1Pastor Brian points out the first two of four before and after word pictures of our lives as Christians.
2017-05-2137 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOMothers, Love Covers a Multitude of ImperfectionsOn this Mother's Day, Pastor Brian gives moms three reminders for their encouragement and endurance.
To watch the video used at the end of the message, go HERE.
2017-05-1434 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOIf You Only Knew..., Pt. 3Pastor Brian gives us the last one of four areas of truth you must have understanding in to comprehend and appreciate salvation.
2017-04-3041 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOIf You Only Knew..., Pt. 2Pastor Brian continues this message regarding four areas of truth you must have understanding in to comprehend and appreciate salvation.
2017-04-2343 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOAn Empty Gut or an Empty Grave…What’s the Trajectory of Your Life?On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Brian illustrates three points of comparison between the lives of Jesus and Judas.
2017-04-1653 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOIf You Only Knew..., Pt. 1Pastor Brian shares with us the first of four areas of truth you must have understanding in to comprehend and appreciate salvation.
2017-04-0242 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOSalvation, for Our Blessing and the Praise of God’s Glory, Pt. 2Pastor Brian gives us the second of two implications from Paul’s teaching on salvation.
2017-03-2648 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOSalvation, for Our Blessing and the Praise of God’s Glory, Pt. 1From our text, Pastor Brian shows us the first of two implications from Paul’s teaching on salvation.
2017-03-1242 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOAre We Visionaries or Vagabonds?Pastor Brian asks us four questions regarding the level of our visionary status as believers and as a church.
2017-02-2646 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOPaul’s Greeting to the Ephesians, an Immediate Assurance of our Confidence and CallFrom Paul's greeting to the Ephesian church, Pastor Brian points out three Christian principles regarding our confidence and calling in Christ.
2017-02-1944 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Church, the Greatest Wonder of the World - An Introduction to EphesiansPastor Brian gives us an introduction and outline for the book of Ephesians.
2017-02-0553 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Baby in the Womb Leaped for JoyPastor Brian shares with us two indicators that the Bible recognizes a baby in the womb as a person. (sermon outline from Pastor John Piper's sermon, The Baby in My Womb Leaped for Joy)
2017-01-2231 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MORejoicing in ResistancePastor Brian gives us three reasons why Paul was not discouraged by harsh resistance.
2017-01-1548 min
The CasbahThe Casbah 1/7/17The Casbah
1/7/17 podcast
Tommy James & The Shondells - Thunderbolt
The Gestures - It Seems To Me
Roger & The Gypsys - Pass The Hatchet pt.1
The Eternals - Rockin' In The Jungle
Bo Diddley - Hush Your Mouth
The Choir - It's Cold Outside
Evie Sands - Take Me For A Little While
Pondirosas - The High Country
Deep Sea Diver - Wide Awake
Ringo Deathstarr - Big Bopper
Flyying Colours - Feathers
Tame Impala - Let It Happen
Albert Collins - Homesick
Rolls Royce & The Wheels - 1-2 Many
Armando Sciascia & His Orchestra - Tiger Twist
Paul Desmond...
2017-01-081h 57
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOGod Gets the FirstAs 2017 begins, Pastor Brian gives us three ways in which we can give God our first and best in this new year.
2017-01-0140 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Word of Caesar and the Voice of the AgesPastor Brian compares for us the word of Caesar, the World, with the voice of the Ages, Jesus.
2016-12-2527 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Word of Peace through the Voice of the AngelsPastor Brian shows us three aspects of the Christmas story that must be understood and shared for it to bring peace.
2016-12-1837 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Word of Joy for the Voice of the AnxiousFrom our text, Pastor Brian shares four statements concerning God’s message of joy to which we should respond.
2016-12-1134 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA Word to the Wise amidst a Voice of AnguishFrom our text, Pastor Brian shares with us four statements of wisdom concerning the presence of God.
2016-12-0446 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA Loss for Words and a Voice of AnticipationOn this first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Brian shows us three aspects of John the Baptist's birth story that remind us of the hope of Christmas.
2016-11-2736 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOCommemorate Christ by Prioritizing His KingdomPastor Brian gives us two insights from Jesus for faithfully prioritizing our lives.
2016-11-2031 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Hand-Off from Paul to TimothyPastor Brian teaches us six lessons about Christian discipleship from the hand-off of Paul to Timothy.
2016-11-1335 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Hand-Off from Elijah to ElishaPastor Brian shows us five lessons learned from Elijah and Elisha about the successful hand-off of ministry and leadership.
2016-11-0642 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOGod's Sovereignty in ElectionAs the upcoming election on Nov. 8th draws ever closer, Pastor Brian reminds us of God's sovereignty and our responsibility in the election of our government's leaders.
2016-10-3048 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Hand-Off from Moses to JoshuaPastor Brian points out two heart-positions of Moses and two heart-positions of Joshua that made their hand-off exemplary.
2016-10-2342 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOPass on the Service, but Don't Pass on ServingPastor Brian encourages us to get in the race and serve as God has called each of us.
2016-10-1644 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Skinny on BaptismIn this message, Pastor Brian gives us two questions that help us better understand the issue of Baptism.
2016-10-0241 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWho Are We but Mere Servants?On this Deacon Ordination Sunday, Pastor Brian gave us four truths in regard to our identity as mere servants.
2016-09-2539 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOBaptism, a Beautiful Picture of SalvationIn this message, Pastor Brian gives us six aspects of salvation which baptism symbolizes.
2016-09-1838 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOHow to Have Joy in JesusIn the last sermon of this series, Pastor Brian gives us five components for having Joy in Jesus.
2016-09-1142 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOTake a Rest, Because God Won'tIn this Labor Day weekend message, Pastor Brian reminds us to rest in the tireless love and labor of our great God.
2016-09-0443 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWhen Life’s Not a Picnic, God Still Provides a FeastPastor Brian reminds us that when life isn't all we hoped it would be, or we royally mess everything up, God's grace, mercy, and goodness is still held out to us if only we would receive it in faith.
2016-08-2833 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWhy We Must Fight for Joy, Part 2In part two of this sermon, Pastor Brian gives us the last four of five reasons why we must fight for joy.
2016-08-1447 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWhy We Must Fight for Joy, Part 1In part one of this sermon, Pastor Brian gives us the first of five reasons why we must fight for joy.
2016-08-0743 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOJesus Is the TreasureBefore we can appreciate the full value of what Jesus did for us on the cross, we have to understand our own hopeless plight apart from Him. In this message, Pastor Brian starts with an Biblical description of who we are and then moves to who Jesus is and what He did for us.
2016-07-2558 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOFight for JoyIn this message, Pastor Brian seeks to rally and persuade us to fight for joy in Jesus.
2016-07-1743 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Secret to ContentmentLooking at Paul's words in Philippians, Pastor Brian shares with us the secret to contentment.
2016-07-1051 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA Holy Place of Grace at an Ordinary LocationFrom this text, Pastor Brian reminds us that no matter how ordinary or inadequate we feel, God can do mighty things through us for it is He who wills and works for His good pleasure.
2016-07-0343 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOLook Below the SurfaceIn preparation for VBS, Pastor Brian reminds us that God sees not as man sees but looks at the heart.
2016-06-2646 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Grace of God Seen in the Second Chances of FatherhoodIn the raising of Samuel, God gave Eli a second chance at fatherhood. Looking at this special event in Israel's history, Pastor Brian reminds us of the responsibility of dad's and the grace of God in fatherhood.
2016-06-2054 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOIt's All in the Follow-Through, Part 2In this two-part sermon, Pastor Brian turns our attention to three directives for proper Christian follow-through.
2016-05-2247 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOIt's All in the Follow-Through, Part 1In this two-part sermon, Pastor Brian turns our attention to three directives for proper Christian follow-through. This message includes the first directive.
2016-05-1535 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOMothers, Dedicate Your Children to the LordFrom the story of Hannah and Samuel, Pastor Brian gives us two points of truth and then two points of application regarding the gifts of God and our proper response to those gifts.
2016-05-0845 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Gentle Restoration of the Broken by the BrokenPastor Brian shares with us five reasons why we must forgive others. We apologize that due to technical difficulties the audio is not very loud and is muddled at points.
2016-05-0139 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOProperly Responding to God... That's WorshipPastor Brian gives us five necessary responses to God for acceptable worship.
2016-04-2452 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Blessings of Covenant Groups Amidst the Necessity of Christian CommunityPastor Brian shows us the link between eternal security, daily faithfulness, and the community of faith, the church.
2016-04-1755 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOCreating Sacred Space to Facilitate Acceptable WorshipPastor Brian points out three aspects of acceptable worship so that we might offer it to God.
2016-04-1046 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Stations of the ChristOn this Easter morning, Pastor Brian shared seven manifestations of Christ throughout eternity.
2016-03-2858 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOPutting Missions Front and Center for the Worship of God and the Joy of the NationsPastor Brian points out three realities of God’s agenda for His worship and our joy.
2016-03-2049 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOYouth Ministry: A Stewardship of the Present and the FutureIn looking at the story of Mary and Joseph misplacing their young son, Jesus, for a few days, Pastor Brian gives us three parental oversights Joseph and Mary committed in Jesus’ spiritual development.
2016-03-1327 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MODeacon Ministry: Five Marks of a DeaconIn this sermon, Pastor Brian points out five marks of a deacon.
2016-03-0642 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Sufficiency of ChristIn this message, Pastor Brian gives us three ways Christ is absolutely sufficient for all believers.
2016-02-2844 min
Covenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOHonoring MarriageUsing an outline provided by Focus on the Family, Pastor Brian shares with us five ways to honor—to be a backup singer for—the marriages around you.
2016-02-1446 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Supremacy of ChristIn this message, Pastor Brian points out four realities of Christ’s
absolute Supremacy which Paul teaches us.
2016-02-0747 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Significance of ChristPastor Brian points out three crucial aspects of the Christian life regarding the significance of Jesus Christ.
2016-01-3144 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWanting Everything All the Time, a Reckless DesirePastor Brian shares three reasons why wanting everything all the time is such a reckless desire.
2016-01-2432 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOAbortion, the Destruction of God's Work and the Disruption of His WillIn this sermon, Pastor Brian reminds us that abortion is more than the taking of a life; it is the destruction of God's work and the disruption of His will.
2016-01-1734 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOGod Has Come to UsThe greatest gift God could give to man is the gift of Himself, and Pastor Brian reminds us that God gave that very gift through the advent of Jesus Christ.
2015-11-2951 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA United Heart in a Divided WorldAs we draw near to Thanksgiving, Pastor Brian asserts that to live thankfully we must live faithfully, putting aside duplicity.
2015-11-2343 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Human "Belly Bomber"From this beautiful prayer of Jonah found in chapter 2, Pastor Brian reminds us of our hopelessness apart from God and our hopefulness with God.
2015-11-1540 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Glory of God, Make It KnownIn this message, Pastor Brian implores us to make the declaration of God's glory through the sharing of His gospel our purpose, priority, and passion.
2015-10-2541 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Glory of God Revealed, Pt. 2In this two part sermon, Pastor Brian shares with us three ways God’s Glory is revealed both to His children and to the World.
2015-10-1849 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Glory of God Revealed, Pt. 1In this two part sermon, Pastor Brian shares with us three ways God’s Glory is revealed both to His children and to the World.
2015-09-2742 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Glory of GodIn this sermon, Pastor Brian defines what "God's glory" is, and then points what our response should be to His glory.
2015-09-2047 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOThe Great Risk of Life, the Great Reward of FaithIn light of the upcoming anniversary of 9/11, Pastor Brian gives us three questions to ask ourselves in light of the fragility of life.
2015-09-0643 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOKeeping Our Eyes on Our VisionPastor Brian gives us four instructive components for keeping our eyes on our vision.
2015-08-3045 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOSustaining RevivalAfter a powerful weekend last week during our Awakening Weekend, Pastor Brian follows up with this message giving us three steps in the process of sustaining revival.
2015-08-2332 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA Biblical Response to Homosexuality, Part 2After just a little over a month since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage, Pastor Brian shows us from Scripture what our response to the individuals and to this issue should be.
2015-08-0259 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOA Biblical Response to Homosexuality, Part 1After just a little over a month since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage, Pastor Brian shows us from Scripture what our response to the individuals and to this issue should be.
2015-07-2634 minCovenant Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, MOWake Us Up, LordAs we prepare for our upcoming Awakening Weekend, Aug. 14-16, Pastor Brian calls all believers to wake up to God's activity and calling.
2015-07-1945 min