GBC Pryor Sunday Mornings: Recent Episodes
Randy Huddleston
God's plan is on target and even good for us, but how can you find God's plan? On Sunday, the sermon is Discovering the Plan of God. That is a big topic. GBC is a church with an address and will soon be a church without one. When we sell the property the church will follow God's lead into the unknown. Discovering God's plan is very real.
Wouldn't it be something if God could talk? I mean, the Creator of the universe, speaking to me would be amazing. That is what God intended. He created communication and added that benefit to human design. There are skeptics who find it hard to imagine that God could be active in that way today and lean more toward the printed Bible as the only form of divine communication available. A warning in Hebrews 4:7 says, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." There are consequences to not listening and responding to what God has to say. So, on Sunday we are Discovering the Voice of God in our GBC Discovery series.
Wouldn't it be something if God could talk? I mean, the Creator of the universe, speaking to me would be amazing. That is what God intended. He created communication and added that benefit to human design. There are skeptics who find it hard to imagine that God could be active in that way today and lean more toward the printed Bible as the only form of divine communication available. A warning in Hebrews 4:7 says, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." There are consequences to not listening and responding to what God has to say. So, on Sunday we are Discovering the Voice of God in our GBC Discovery series.
What is the most important thing about a person? Could it be where they were born? Or who their family is? Or what music they like or car they drive? The knowledge of God and their relationship with him is the most important. On Sunday, the sermon Discovering More of God opens the narrow gate for those who want more of him.
Join GBC for a class where we read and discuss Don Richardson's classic book Eternity in Their Hearts. Richardson, author of the bestselling book Peace Child, has studied cultures throughout the world and found startling evidence of belief in the one true God within hundreds of them. In Eternity in Their Hearts, Richardson gives fascinating, real-life examples of ways people groups have exhibited terms and concepts in their hiastories that have prepared them for the gospel. Read how Pachacuti, the Inca king who founded Machu Picchu, the majestic fortress in Peru, accomplished something far more significant than merely building fortresses, temples, or monuments. He sought, reached out, and found a God far greater than any popular "god" of his own culture. And there have been others throughout the world, like him, who lived to receive the blessing of the gospel.Get ready to be amazed at these intriguing examples of how God uses redemptive analogies to bring all men to Himself, bearing out the truth from Ecclesiastes that God "has also set eternity in the hearts of men" (3:11).
What do elections mean for Christians? Some are immersed in the process, others ignore it hoping it will go away. God has placed people in their time and place for his purposes. As his children we have a permanent citizenship in heaven but a responsibility to bring God's will to earth and our earthly citizenship. Our extraordinary citizenship can make us better citizens today. Elections matter and our participation is vital. We will look at that on Sunday in the message Extraordinary Citizens.
What do elections mean for Christians? Some are immersed in the process, others ignore it hoping it will go away. God has placed people in their time and place for his purposes. As his children we have a permanent citizenship in heaven but a responsibility to bring God's will to earth and our earthly citizenship. Our extraordinary citizenship can make us better citizens today. Elections matter and our participation is vital. We will look at that on Sunday in the message Extraordinary Citizens.
What is going on? Should a Christian worldview include the cosmic realm as well as the material? How can a biblical perspective on the movements of people and governments affect a person's vote and participation? On Sunday, we will look at Governments, Angels, Demons, and God's People.
America is not perfect, but it is remarkable. Many forces clash and push for primacy. The powers fighting for people have existed for centuries, and battles have been fought, some won and some lost. But still, after so much turmoil and continued diligence, this is one nation under God. On Sunday at GBC, in the series God, Governments, and Grace we will discover what God has done.
From corporate spies to 007, there are secret agents gathering intel. God has secret agents, too. He has spiritual beings, watchers, who gather information, and sometimes that intel is passed along to protect his people. That is what we find in 2 Kings 6 with the story of Elisha and the Arameans. God is neither surprised nor outgunned when it comes to governments.
There is no higher authority than God's, but there are those who oppose him. Scripture provides insights into Confronting Evil Powers
Join GBC for a class where we read and discuss Don Richardson's classic book Eternity in Their Hearts. Richardson, author of the bestselling book Peace Child, has studied cultures throughout the world and found startling evidence of belief in the one true God within hundreds of them. In Eternity in Their Hearts, Richardson gives fascinating, real-life examples of ways people groups have exhibited terms and concepts in their histories that have prepared them for the gospel. Read how Pachacuti, the Inca king who founded Machu Picchu, the majestic fortress in Peru, accomplished something far more significant than merely building fortresses, temples, or monuments. He sought, reached out, and found a God far greater than any popular "god" of his own culture. And there have been others throughout the world, like him, who lived to receive the blessing of the gospel.Get ready to be amazed at these intriguing examples of how God uses redemptive analogies to bring all men to Himself, bearing out the truth from Ecclesiastes that God "has also set eternity in the hearts of men" (3:11).
Do we trust our government officials to make the right decisions? What about our voting neighbors? Or ourselves? There are limits to the good within people. Selfish desires, ambition, fears, and twisted thinking can take things off track quickly. The Lord requires his people to trust him and not their own understanding. Why? He wants us to think and act properly, but without that foundational trust we tend to listen to other voices, the one in our heads, the one telling us to ignore what God says and go the way of the world. We must be careful. On Sunday, we continue the God, Governments, and Grace series with Trust, but Verify.
Join us as we finish reading and discussing the book "Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians" by James Gilchrist LawsonWhat do great Christians have in common? What motivates and empowers some believers to lead extraordinary lives of service, sacrifice, and devotion? James Gilchrist Lawson (1874-1946) studied many such spiritual giants, looking for a common thread in their experience. He found that all of them had been nominal Christians until the Holy Spirit transformed their lives. They called this experience "full consecration," "entire sanctification," "the baptism of the Holy Spirit," and so on. This book describes what Lawson learned as he studied the deeper spiritual experiences of these Christian leaders.
Clash of the Governments is a biblical look at the war of good and evil, God's Kingdom, and the gods of the nations. It will feature the familiar and pull back the curtain for another view. There is much to learn here. So much to be grateful for.
Clash of the Governments is a biblical look at the war of good and evil, God's Kingdom, and the gods of the nations. It will feature the familiar and pull back the curtain for another view. There is much to learn here. So much to be grateful for.
There are emotional responses, anxious feelings, and real concerns about those in government. The presidential elections fuel an enormous amount of contentious talk. How are we, as God's children, to take all of this? Sunday, we look at revealing biblical revelation about governments. God is aware of what is going on, and he knows what we need. We will investigate more in Governments in the Heavens and On Earth.
There are emotional responses, anxious feelings, and real concerns about those in government. The presidential elections fuel an enormous amount of contentious talk. How are we, as God's children, to take all of this? Sunday, we look at revealing biblical revelation about governments. God is aware of what is going on, and he knows what we need. We will investigate more in Governments in the Heavens and On Earth.
Political advertising, conversations, and debates will be everywhere during this political season. People pick their sides, their favorites, and their frustrations and assume the parties and people they denigrate or cheer for are the beginning and the end. Not so. Never has been and never will be. Much more is going on behind the scenes. Sunday at GBC, we explore Governmental Power Essentials.
Political advertising, conversations, and debates will be everywhere during this political season. People pick their sides, their favorites, and their frustrations and assume the parties and people they denigrate or cheer for are the beginning and the end. Not so. Never has been and never will be. Much more is going on behind the scenes. Sunday at GBC, we explore Governmental Power Essentials.
In a time of government highlights and political positioning, there comes a reminder from on high that all that noise is laughed at. The powers of one government consider themselves untouchable and act accordingly, but the King of kings finds them falling short. We focus on a new series beginning on Sunday: God, Governments, and Grace. This week, the message is First Order.
Join us as we continue reading and discussing the book "Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians" by James Gilchrist LawsonWhat do great Christians have in common? What motivates and empowers some believers to lead extraordinary lives of service, sacrifice, and devotion? James Gilchrist Lawson (1874-1946) studied many such spiritual giants, looking for a common thread in their experience. He found that all of them had been nominal Christians until the Holy Spirit transformed their lives. They called this experience "full consecration," "entire sanctification," "the baptism of the Holy Spirit," and so on. This book describes what Lawson learned as he studied the deeper spiritual experiences of these Christian leaders.
Coke or Pepsi? Ford or GM? Were the floor exercises in gymnastics at the Olympics scoring properly? There are so many things to evaluate and varied ways to do it. How is the Christian life to be measured? What is a good way to evaluate a church? A common approach is to determine God's favor based on popularity or agreement with a particular set of manmade rules. The Apostle Paul presents the cross of Christ and transformation as key. On Sunday, we examine Galatians 6:11-18 for more insights into these things.
Coke or Pepsi? Ford or GM? Were the floor exercises in gymnastics at the Olympics scoring properly? There are so many things to evaluate and varied ways to do it. How is the Christian life to be measured? What is a good way to evaluate a church? A common approach is to determine God's favor based on popularity or agreement with a particular set of manmade rules. The Apostle Paul presents the cross of Christ and transformation as key. On Sunday, we examine Galatians 6:11-18 for more insights into these things.
God offers a way of life like no other. His offer of grace and forgiveness in Christ sets people free to pursue this new life. The new life is not without work. The work flows from the love of God through the Holy Spirit and is available in God's people. There is a harvest of blessings for living God's way. But, sadly, not everyone wants to live God's way. God will deal with those who go another way. But for those who do not give up and live in the new life, there is so much more for them. Sunday at GBC we discover How You Can Enjoy a Harvest of Blessings.
What does the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 2 have to do with the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11? What does it matter to our lives today?
How do you know when the Christian life you are living is the one Christ had in mind for you? There are spiritual marks to identify being on track. Galatians provides some Marks of Spiritual Living and we will look into them on Sunday at GBC.
Join us as we continue reading and discussing the book "Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians" by James Gilchrist LawsonWhat do great Christians have in common? What motivates and empowers some believers to lead extraordinary lives of service, sacrifice, and devotion? James Gilchrist Lawson (1874-1946) studied many such spiritual giants, looking for a common thread in their experience. He found that all of them had been nominal Christians until the Holy Spirit transformed their lives. They called this experience "full consecration," "entire sanctification," "the baptism of the Holy Spirit," and so on. This book describes what Lawson learned as he studied the deeper spiritual experiences of these Christian leaders.
In the mind of the alcoholic or addict, they are thinking clearly, and the decisions they are making on the job, driving, or with their family are perfectly acceptable. The sober, clearheaded folks who disagree with them will have a defensive often loud display on their hands. People, even well-meaning Christians, can hold on to thinking and behaviors that are harmful, unproductive, and dangerous but view them as no problem. Galatians 5 calls that sinful. It shows up in the person the Holy Spirit is not leading. When the Holy Spirit guides an entirely new way of thinking and living emerges, it is called the fruit of the Spirit. Sunday, we will look into When the Holy Spirit Guides.
There is a battle within each Christian. Breaking old ways of thinking and behaviors, drives and dreams, and becoming a light in the darkness. God's love includes that change in us, a change he has made possible through Jesus and his work and the leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit. For the change to take place, we must let the Holy Spirit guide us. Sunday at GBC that will be the focus.
There is a battle within each Christian. Breaking old ways of thinking and behaviors, drives and dreams, and becoming a light in the darkness. God's love includes that change in us, a change he has made possible through Jesus and his work and the leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit. For the change to take place, we must let the Holy Spirit guide us. Sunday at GBC that will be the focus.
Christ has made something impossible possible. Sometimes, people think they can accomplish the impossible without him. That's impossible. The Apostle Paul addresses the problem and takes us back to Christ in Galatians 5:1-15. Our study on Sunday, Stay Free and Run Well digs into that passage.
Christ has made something impossible possible. Sometimes, people think they can accomplish the impossible without him. That's impossible. The Apostle Paul addresses the problem and takes us back to Christ in Galatians 5:1-15. Our study on Sunday, Stay Free and Run Well digs into that passage.
Take away your freedom to choose what you do today and you feel it. What about a week a year or a lifetime of slavery? In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul addresses spiritual slavery and freedom. It was important two thousand years ago and is still valid today. On Sunday at GBC we look at Freed to Live by Faith.
It is noteworthy to be a father and have children. God sees it that way, too. The fatherhood of God and the blessing for those who believe in Jesus as God's children is the family of God. Paul in Galatians 4:1-7 addresses these ideas. The realities are cosmic and personal. Sunday, June 16, we will look into these things.
It is noteworthy to be a father and have children. God sees it that way, too. The fatherhood of God and the blessing for those who believe in Jesus as God's children is the family of God. Paul in Galatians 4:1-7 addresses these ideas. The realities are cosmic and personal. Sunday, June 16, we will look into these things.
Randy is on vacation! We will instead be having a collection of speakers and elements via video and in person.
Randy is on vacation! We will instead be having a collection of speakers and elements via video and in person.
The blessings of God are unequaled, but they are not always what people imagine. Blessings of life and life beyond this life can be set aside for a bit of pleasure, a better job, a new relationship, cash, or some accomplishment. God's blessings bring people into a right relationship with him and empower them for living life fully. How to Experience God's Blessings is the sermon for Sunday.
The blessings of God are unequaled, but they are not always what people imagine. Blessings of life and life beyond this life can be set aside for a bit of pleasure, a better job, a new relationship, cash, or some accomplishment. God's blessings bring people into a right relationship with him and empower them for living life fully. How to Experience God's Blessings is the sermon for Sunday.
Faith to Face Relationship with God is on Sunday, May 12. This sermon is part of the Unequivocal series on the Book of Galatians.
Life and death are serious concerns, and eternal life and death are even more critical. In the letter to the Galatians, Paul is making a case for the pure Good News without the additions of legalists. He explains that his source is Jesus himself, and what he presents the other church leaders affirm as the truth. On Sunday, we will look at the Universal Good News from Galatians 1:15-2:10.
We pay attention when a special letter arrives from a very important person. If a letter has a stamp of authority on it, our interest is piqued, and maybe there is some anxiety. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in Galatia. It had the highest authority. "This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself and by God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead." The Sunday sermon at GBC, Inspired Information, unpacks this powerful introduction to the letter to the Galatians.
God loved people so much that he sent his son. Who he is and what he did are crucial for people to know and experience life as God designed it. However, having truth is not acceptable for some, so they bend, add, and adjust the Good News to fit their opinions or agendas. Paul confronts, defends, explains, and promotes the Good News in Galatians. We begin our study in Unequivocal.
The glory of the resurrection cost Jesus suffering and death. He provides hope for a better life with truth, love, and everlasting life. Sometimes, the truth of Jesus' resurrection is sandwiched between dressing up, Easter dinner, and an Easter egg hunt. There is no event in history that is more relevant and remarkable than the resurrection. The celebrations will go on around the world among God's people this Resurrection Sunday! And at GBC we will look into The Remarkable Resurrection of Jesus
The earthquake shook so hard that rocks were split, and graves opened. Jesus died on a Roman cross with a soldier observing who knew death and dying well and said, "This surely was the Son of God." He saw something remarkable in Jesus in the few hours he was on the cross that he had not seen before. And what he saw was a fraction of what was unfolding. On Sunday, March 24, The Force of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Jesus is coming back. When will the end be? During the last days before his death, Jesus had some things to say about future events. We will see what he had to say in Mark 13 on Sunday at GBC.
Jesus promised he would send the Holy Spirit after he left. The time for the crucifixion was soon, and Jesus continued to teach his friends about what was to come. He knew he would return after death to teach some more but then he would ascend to heaven and the Holy Spirit would be sent to do some incredible things among his people. We will look at Memo on the New Life on Sunday.
Dying seems like a strange way to live. Why does Jesus say his people should die to live? In this Memo from the Messiah, we will investigate Living to Die.
Can we be stuck, stubborn, and stupid when it comes to our understanding of God and the world? Jesus addresses that. In Sharpening Scriptural Skills, we will see what Jesus has to say.
Jesus, the Son of God, came from heaven to earth to reveal the Kingdom of God, make way for those who believe in him access to the Father, and provide instructions for life. He has much to say, and fortunately for us, notes were made and books written. Join us on Sunday for Memos from the Messiah.
There are times when we must adjust how we engage in certain meetings. So, how will you respond when meeting Jesus? You will meet him one day, but what if, in this lifetime, you have an opportunity to meet him? How will you act? What will you do? Just being prepared is a good idea, and that is the reason for Expectation on Sunday.
Jesus told his friends he would be with them until the end of the age. He would not abandon them. When Jesus left earth for heaven, his friends were told by the angels that Jesus would return from heaven in the same way, referring to his coming at the end of days. So, will Jesus be with them, or is he staying in heaven until the end of days? Let's look into this on Sunday in Jesus the Promise Keeper.
Death is difficult; it is the end of one thing and the beginning of another. But what sort of thing is it? What is beyond the veil? Theories and tales abound but maybe some clarity could be gained by getting information from someone who knows heaven and earth. Sunday, January 21, at Grace Bible Church of Pryor the sermon is Jesus, the Death Buster.
Jesus said he would reveal himself and that he would not forsake his people. He manifested himself dramatically after the resurrection. He is still. There are many ways he communicates and as his followers, it is to our advantage to know how to interpret divine manifestations. In our Manifestations of the Messiah series this Sunday, we will look at Keys to Discerning Divine Manifestations.
Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to many including 500 at one time. The resurrected Jesus appeared to Paul and later to John and for many Christians today that was it. Jesus made the rounds, went to heaven, and operated remotely through agents on Earth. He is coming back to take over and set up a new heaven and new earth but that is not yet. Contrary to the idea Jesus is showing up is the evidence that he is. He said he would and he does. So how are we to handle the Manifestations of the Messiah? On Sunday we begin the new series with "I Will Reveal Myself." The Lord is not limited, nor is he in hiding, he is active and involved.
The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. What a concept! Spoken or written word? John says the Word was in the beginning. There must be more to this. We will conclude our Mysteries of the Messiah series with Mysteries of the Word.
The Mysteries of the Heavens digs into the coming of the Messiah and the many ways God communicated this incredible event.
The entrance of Jesus into history was a war cry, and the battle leveled up. The forces of darkness and light would meet and the authority of the Lord would prevail. What was evident in the unseen realm was being revealed in the physical world. Each of the four Gospels tells of this epic cosmic war, but each has a different starting place. Only Matthew and Luke tell what we know as the Christmas story. This Sunday, we will be in the first chapter of Mark. The Powers of the Kingdom of God Mystery, Sunday at GBC.
The secret things of God are mysteries until they are revealed. God is wise beyond human years and experienced beyond all human beings. He knows how much to reveal at any time to accomplish his purposes. As we enter into the pre-Christmas Advent season we will read stories of the first coming of Christ and sing songs praising his birth. We are fortunate to know the rest of the story but those living in Israel in the first century did not know what we know. The most profound event was clouded in mystery. And it was cloaked in secrecy for a reason. Mysteries of the Messiah begins on Sunday, December 3rd at GBC.
A spiritual superpower is available to God's people. It is a state of being that comes with being mature in Christ, filled with the Spirit, understanding truth, grasping God's Kingdom, excelling at love, practicing grace, and flowing in gratitude. We will discover Transformed Thankfulness on Sunday at Grace Bible Church in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Gratitude is a tremendous asset for anyone. Moaning and complaining is a popular practice but less of an asset. As we examine Paul's story and his gratefulness, we will have a model to lay a foundation for a life of gratitude.
Thanksgiving is coming soon. Considering the positive effects and health benefits of gratitude, we are focusing on giving thanks. We Give You Thanks, Lord, is the message for this week.
If we followers of Christ, are to walk with God in this world, we need a new way of walking. This sermon takes us on that walk.
Christians struggling with big and little things, trying to break bad habits or addictions, wondering how they can better understand what God wants, and maybe being concerned that they are Christians at all are evidence of the absence or diminished presence of the Holy Spirit. What does it mean to walk by the Spirit? Sunday, at GBC we discover the wonderful reality of the Spirit-filled life.
Why would New Testament writers make such a big deal about the cross of Christ? You and the Cross of Christ in the Walking with God in the World series Sunday.
Skeptics and many church people find prayer so-so or a waste of time. Prayer may find its way into the cold-hearted when an airplane they are in loses power and dives at 30,000 feet. Others find prayer comforting and hope for the best but don't expect much. Many in church appreciate socials, worship music, and classes but find prayer uninteresting and boring. Maybe there is something about prayer that can be learned, understood, and enhanced. Sunday at GBC's Bonus Session, Prayer: What's It Good For?
Skeptics and many church people find prayer so-so or a waste of time. Prayer may find its way into the cold-hearted when an airplane they are in loses power and dives at 30,000 feet. Others find prayer comforting and hope for the best but don't expect much. Many in church appreciate socials, worship music, and classes but find prayer uninteresting and boring. Maybe there is something about prayer that can be learned, understood, and enhanced. Sunday at GBC's Bonus Session, Prayer: What's It Good For?
What is God's plan for me? Why am I here? Questions about purpose are universal and may have been one of the first things Adam asked after hopping up in the Garden of Eden. Surely, God's purpose for me is something I am already good at and enjoy, something I desire and am able to do. If you have been exposed to Christian personality and spiritual gift inventories, you are familiar with the process of self-selecting on a scale of absolutely me to no way many statements designed to help you discover yourself. They are helpful tools. Most are similar, however, to inventories used by the general non-Christian population. Jesus talked about a narrow and wide way, the narrow being the path for God's people. So, maybe God's way and his purpose are not the same as the wide way; maybe he does things differently. Sunday at GBC, Walking Your Purpose, Part 3; Unique Appointments.
What is God's plan for me? Why am I here? Questions about purpose are universal and may have been one of the first things Adam asked after hopping up in the Garden of Eden. Surely, God's purpose for me is something I am already good at and enjoy, something I desire and am able to do. If you have been exposed to Christian personality and spiritual gift inventories, you are familiar with the process of self-selecting on a scale of absolutely me to no way many statements designed to help you discover yourself. They are helpful tools. Most are similar, however, to inventories used by the general non-Christian population. Jesus talked about a narrow and wide way, the narrow being the path for God's people. So, maybe God's way and his purpose are not the same as the wide way; maybe he does things differently. Sunday at GBC, Walking Your Purpose, Part 3; Unique Appointments.
The relationship between physical people and a spiritual God is challenging. When we deal with the invisible but very real person of God, we are stretching our minds, experiences, our faith. Sunday, we Enter Dimensional Living as a message for insights and encouragement as we walk with God in the world.
The relationship between physical people and a spiritual God is challenging. When we deal with the invisible but very real person of God, we are stretching our minds, experiences, our faith. Sunday, we Enter Dimensional Living as a message for insights and encouragement as we walk with God in the world.
You are not alone. Besides the physical people who are in your world there are people who have left their physical bodies who are with the Lord and are cheering for you. In addition there are the mostly unseen spiritual beings who are part of God's family who know you and support your walk with God. There are enemies of God, divine beings whose desire is to see God dishonored and his people destroyed, who know you. Let's discover more about dimensional living Sunday in the sermon, The Spiritual World and You.
What's right or wrong? Aren't a person's feelings or opinions sufficient to determine what is right? God may have something to say to his people about what is right. We will examine The Mystery of Moral Mountain on Sunday at Grace Bible Church.
Angels are comforting and a mystery. Sunday, our guest speaker by way of video, Michael Heiser, will share some important information on angels.
Sex was designed by God to fill the world with people and to bring couples into intimate loving relationships. Taking what God meant for good, the enemies of God would twist for their purposes, and God destroyed the corrupted world by flood. God desires to have humans in his family, and the world continues. Sex is God-designed and comes with his blessing and instructions. Misuse or abuse of his gift is damaging, limiting, and unloving. Sunday, we look at Sexuality and Primacy in the Walking with God in the World series.
3rd Sunday Bonus Session - We are completing our look at 1 John today with the 5th chapter.
Money issues influence people every day. Wall Street, big business, and wily deal makers make the news. How can God's people untangle from the ways of the world and find guidance in God's money policies? Let's look at Economy and Providence Sunday.
The world has a paradigm problem. If the climate crisis means humanity is only here for a few more years, then we should not take out 30-year mortgages. Paradigms are ways to think about things. The approach to a person's paradigm about climate change affects what they do, how they vote, and how they pray. What if the paradigm has a problem? Sunday in our Walking with God in the World, we will take a look at Climate Change and Responsibility.
Government is here but what is it good for? What are we as God's people supposed to do? Sunday, July 2nd we look at Government and God, in this Walking with God in the World series.
Something incredible happens in human life from birth to death. Surprises, growth, challenges, relationships, highs and lows, and all that over ages and stages filled with wonder. Sunday, our study of Human Development and Spirituality will help ground us and give us wings for the future.
How does a Christian walk with God in this world? What should we do? How can we deal with climate change, the economy, and views on human development? We will investigate these things in a series called Walking with God in the World. The introduction this week will focus on Rival Realms.
The conclusion of Colossians is about people who serve the Lord. Many of whose details are lost to history but not to the Lord. Jesus made a difference in their lives and he does in ours. For them he was supreme.
Confidential files and top-secret information is made available only to those who have a need to know. God has not revealed everything but he has revealed much. This secret information is often referred to as mysteries. The mystery of Christ is a secret now revealed to God's people and is ready to be shared so others can come into the family. Sunday we will examine the Majestic Mystery in our continuing study of the Book of Colossians.
Family delightful or dysfunctional is ours to live with. God designed families and has enemies who are targeting families for destruction. Family battles are personal and often kept private and spill over into schools, workplaces, churches, and the community. Does God have a plan for healthy families? He does and it is better than you may think. Family Makeover, Sunday at GBC.
Family delightful or dysfunctional is ours to live with. God designed families and has enemies who are targeting families for destruction. Family battles are personal and often kept private and spill over into schools, workplaces, churches, and the community. Does God have a plan for healthy families? He does and it is better than you may think. Family Makeover, Sunday at GBC.
Family delightful or dysfunctional is ours to live with. God designed families and has enemies who are targeting families for destruction. Family battles are personal and often kept private and spill over into schools, workplaces, churches, and the community. Does God have a plan for healthy families? He does and it is better than you may think. Family Makeover, Sunday at GBC.
What if Christ is all? From beginning to end, Christ is all. Can a church or a Christian look beyond themselves, their style, way, likes, and dislikes, and focus on the main thing, Christ is all? Sunday, at GBC more from Colossians, Christ is all.
When should a Christian begin living the Christian life in the power of the risen Christ? The response may be now but the reality is more of a here and there every now and then. Scripture presses the immediacy. Now is the Time is the message for Sunday, March 30th in our study of Colossians.
Christians celebrate Christ's death and resurrection with vigor and appreciate the hope of heaven but what about life while still on earth? As God's children, Christians are nonetheless human with all the matrix of good and bad wrapped up in them. What are God's people to do? There is guidance in Scripture. 3 New Life Initiatives is the message from the book of Colossians.
Problems between people create barriers and things get worse but there are some things we can do to make it better. Understanding problems in logic and ways of communicating can minimize misunderstandings and help relationships at home, church, and in the community. Improving Truth Filters is a way of making improvements.
The resurrection of Jesus turns things upside down. Ripping loose from the grip of the world the children of God now have a new aim, heaven. Jesus has made the power of death obsolete and cleared the way for a new way of living now and forever. Sunday, the message is Raised.
Looking for Easter Eggs is a seasonal kid activity. In this message, we are looking at Easter eggs in Scripture. Things that point us to Christ and what he has done. Join us for the message, Easter Eggs.
There are times when it seems, even as a believer, that things are just too dark. Trying harder, following more rules, and just wearing out in the process doesn't help. God has a better way. There are agents of the enemy unseen and human working against God's people and the Lord wants his people to know they have been set free. Breaking Free is the message, Sunday, March 26 at GBC.
To see growth and fruit, the roots must go deep and be healthy. In this section of Colossians, we will look at Roots in our Supremacy series.
What is the secret plan that God has had since the beginning of time? How does it affect your life? We will investigate in this message as we continue our look at Colossians.
Who is truly supreme? Billionaires, celebrities, athletes, politicians, and scientists receive accolades announcing their supremacy. But who is truly supreme? Jesus receives that honor. Colossians will present that reality in a beautiful way. Christ is Supreme, Sunday, at GBC.
There is no one like Jesus. He is supreme and in this Supremacy series in the book of Colossians, it will be shown over and over. We begin this Sunday with the message, Jesus Above All.
The Prophet Malachi, the last of the writing prophets in the Old Testament, challenged the status quo in the religious establishment of his day. There are lessons in this book that apply through the ages. The reality of choices made, and faithfulness to God have outcomes. In this message, we will tackle Outcomes.
God is immutable, and unchangeable, he will deal with rebellion and he will be there for his faithful ones. His people are his own special treasure. God's Special Treasure is the message coming Sunday.
God drops important information about what is coming in a few centuries. He does not include dates but who and what is coming. The Lord did what he said he would do which is good to know because he has more coming for you. The Messenger is Coming, Sunday at Grace Bible Church.
Marriage and divorce are human issues that have crossed the ages. God addresses them in Malachi and those truths are still helpful today. This Sunday Guard Your Heart.
Enjoying life and peace is something people want, and God desires to make it so. He provided ancient Israel with directions to follow that would lead them to life and peace, but they struggled with going God's way. The leaders were responsible for blessing them, but they failed, and the blessings became curses. The Prophet Malachi gives a stern message. We will look at this in the message, Bringing Life and Peace, on Sunday.
Enjoying life and peace is something people want, and God desires to make it so. He provided ancient Israel with directions to follow that would lead them to life and peace, but they struggled with going God's way. The leaders were responsible for blessing them, but they failed, and the blessings became curses. The Prophet Malachi gives a stern message. We will look at this in the message, Bringing Life and Peace, on Sunday.
People like getting stuff, being treated right, and being blessed. People can intentionally or inadvertently block God's blessings. In the Book of Malachi God speaks to the people about what they have done. We are centuries removed from the time of these events but we can learn what not to do so we can keep the blessings coming. In the message, Blocking God's Blessings from Malachi 1:6-14, we can find a way to avoid their mistakes.
The Prophet Malachi is the last of the Hebrew writing prophets. Inside the book are God's corrections for the people of Israel and the hope for a great future. The message, Blinded to God's Love, will begin our series in Malachi called The Messenger.
People want to trust that the gas they put in their vehicles is without water, the food they are served in the restaurant lacks botulism, and their friends have their backs. Having integrity is important. Going into the new year is a good time to consider one's relationship with God. Asking if the most valuable of all relationships reflects my personal integrity.
What Child is this? This is a good question from the Christmas song. We may be familiar with the nativity scene in Bethlehem, the angels, shepherds, and wise men, but is there more to the story of Jesus before that historic moment? We will celebrate Jesus' birth and look into more of His story on Christmas Day in the message, Revealed.
It is time for the Arrival, a message about Jesus' birth. Our anticipation has been building as we approached this night.
People may want many things, but one they may not voice but is important to them is peace. Peace is a grand idea but often is not realized in one's heart or in relationships with others. What is wrong? Is peace possible? Sunday in the Unexpected Messiah we discover more about the peace God gives.
God loves and wants to show his love to his people. There are spiritual and human beings determined to turn people away from God. They distort the truth, produce bad press, and enamor people with distractions. God's love is at work in many mysterious ways. Sending Jesus, the Messiah, to accomplish his mission was the greatest cosmic secret. Sunday in the Unexpected Messiah series we dig into love.
Joy is remarkable. It can't be bottled or grasped, it is more dynamic than the latest technology and more refreshing than the best vacation. Joy can be lived, imparted, and filling. Our Advent message for Sunday in the Unexpected Messiah series is Joy.
In our culture, Hope could often be interchanged with optimism, butn Scripture presents a different take. Join us as we look at Hope in God's terms this first Sunday of Advent.
Thanksgiving is a good idea but it can be a heartless activity. Hopefully, it goes much deeper for most of God's people. People who have been so radically changed that gratitude emerges in attitude, conversation, and actions. Let's explore thanksgiving with We Are Grateful on Sunday.
When is Jesus coming back? What is he waiting for? How are believers supposed to deal with it? Coming up Sunday, November 13 is the message Jesus is Coming Back.
Jesus is coming back. The end of the world is near. Why would the Bible say that Jesus's return is our blessed hope? The world is a mess, should we be looking for him now? Sunday at GBC, The Blessed Hope.
How can it be? A new position? In Christ, you are a new person and you have a new position. So much comes with the new life. It is a New Day.
How distinctive are Christians? According to Scripture, they ought to be very distinct from the ways of the culture and the world around them. Because of what God has done through Christ, and empowered each of his people with the Holy Spirit, Christians should be unique, radiant, and identifiable. Our look at New Behaviors is coming up Sunday at Grace Bible Church of Pryor.
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We sleep a third of our lives, and dreams are a big part of our lives. We have brain processes that fire off dreams, God speaks in our dreams, and we have dreams that drive our future plans. New life in Christ includes the work of the Spirit in dreams. Sunday in this New Day series we look at New Dreams.
People who are in Christ are of a different type with a source for living that is out of this world. There is much to look forward to in eternity and a lot available now regarding the body. In this New Day series, we will look into the New Body and see what God has in mind.
You have seen signs that say, "No Admittance," or "Special Pass Required." Getting a backstage access pass is a highlight for many. But others would like access to a king, queen, or president. Above all in every category is the God of heaven who has made access available to his people. Prayer has always been around but Jesus introduced new access. Sunday at GBC we will look into our New Access.
Styles change and being out of fashion after a while can be very noticeable. God has a new style for his people. He wants us to get out of the rags that have marked us as part of the world under the dominion of darkness and to put on the new style he has for us. Come check out the fashion lineup the Lord has for you. New Style, Sunday at 10:00 am at Grace Bible Church of Pryor.
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Remarkably and thankfully we are not left without a place after we leave our bodies. Jesus took care of that, and even added that we ought not fret about it. He has gone to prepare a place. He is making new home preparations. Sunday we will look into that exciting reality.
As fish don't recognize they live in water, people living in darkness go about their lives that is all there is. But God has more. He rescues those who come to Jesus. God will transfer them to the Kingdom of Jesus, a kingdom of light. Sunday, we look at Out of the Darkness.
Jesus changed things in heaven and earth on the cross. Because of the Cross, we have friendship with God, the forgiveness of sins, and a new beginning.
Jesus is not ordinary. He is unique, perfection in the flesh, love embodied, God, and he is good. The Bible refers to the Day of the Lord, a day of radical change unlike any other. When a person enters a relationship with Christ, they become a new person; it is a new day. This new series begins at GBC August 28. This Sunday is New Day Spiritual Awakenings. Join us!
God is God, and he is not joking that he is on the throne. Others may try to usurp him, ignore him, or push him aside, but he will not be moved. The Lord is king! Let the Earth rejoice! Psalm 97 is our passage this Sunday.
God is amazing, one of a kind, the source behind all creation, the person who made you, loves you, and wants you to be close to him. Sing your praise to the Lord. Psalm 96 is coming up for our Summer Psalms this Sunday, August 14th.
Could worship of God get muddled with the worship of self? Maybe compromising who God truly is and elevating my plans and expectations above that of the Most High? Come let us worship and bow down. Let us worship God in His glory, stopping the confusion, and the mixed messages. He is God and worthy of praise. Psalm 95, Sunday at GBC
When bad things keep happening and bad actors seem to thrive, God's people may begin to despair. God is not missing the evil. He is the Overseer and he knows what is right and will make it so. Psalm 94 reminds us God is with us.
Troubles are certain in this world. Contrasting troubles with God Psalm 93 shows who is above it all. God is greater than the storms that threaten us. Even when God's people know God is mightier they see problems as bigger than God and that is a problem. Sunday in Summer Psalms we look at Psalm 93, Majesty.
Evil exists in the world. People see it on the news around the world, they experience it at home, work, school, and church. God wants his people to be aware and prepared to deal with the dark world. Fit for the Fight is the afternoon session.
Have you wondered if God noticed things were getting bad? Yes, of course, knows. The psalmist saw and felt the bad but saw and experienced the good God made possible. Join us for Upshot a look at Psalm 92, Sunday, July 17.
Being safe and secure is a big thing for people. They have vehicles with all sorts of safety restraints, air bags, automatic communication to emergency services if they have a wreck. Shutting down the nation to keep people safe during the pandemic touched every life. Do people need protection? Yes! But there are issues beyond the ones we see that affect our lives. We need protection that is available only in God. Psalm 91 offers us good directions for being safe and secure. We will discover God's way of protection.
Summer Psalms is the series beginning on Sunday the 3rd. God shows himself in many ways and we see him reflected in the lives of people reflected in the psalms. The newly formed United States looked to God, Washington often referred to God as Providence. Sunday we will look at Providence in Psalm 90.
You Are God's Blessed Ones will complete the Phanerosis series on the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual gifts are exceptional and as part of God's family, he has gifted you.
Spiritual gifts are supernatural and not our personality or talents, so what ought we to understand about who we are? Let's look at your S.H.A.P.E. Your spiritual gifts, heart, aptitudes, and experiences.
You and Your Spiritual Gift is a sermon guide of discovery. For some people finding out there are spiritual gifts is a surprise. Others who know gifts exist are curious about what that means for them. They want to know how to identify a gift if they have one, or how to effectively employ their gift when they know they have one. Join us on this journey of discovery into You and Your Spiritual Gift.
Feelings high or low may enter our ways of doing things for the Lord. Spiritual gifts, manifestations from the Spirit from the love of God and with the power of God, can be made to drag or to shine based on our feelings. Scripture is clear that we ought to level up and honor the Lord as we use the gifts he has given us. Let's discover more about how we are to use these marvelous gifts from God.
What Christ did was crush it. Genesis 3:15 predicts one who will crush the serpent's head. Oh, Jesus did that, and he accomplished so much. Sunday, Easter Sunday, the sermon is Christ Crushed It.
God loves people so much he sent his son to rescue them and bring them into the family. Jess went to war for you. Sunday's sermon is Going to War for Love and it is happening on Palm Sunday.
Jesus entered the world to accomplish more than we may think. A cosmic battle rages and we and our world are affected by it. Jesus came to take it on, to challenge the darkness with light, This message looks at Jesus in The Advance on Enemy Territory.
When the talk of prophecy comes up in many churches, it has to do with Old Testament prophets like Elijah, and in the New Testament, the emphasis becomes what John wrote in Revelation. Is there something else about prophecy? Yes. Prophecy is God's communication which may be written in the Scriptures or a current message. We will look at how prophecy works in the message; Entering the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy.
Candy Surrett, missionary to Peru will share about her life and mission Sunday morning. "My name is Candy Surrett, and the Lord has called me to go to Peru as a Full-time Career Missionary and be a friend to women and offer them the Hope of Jesus Christ. All my life, the Lord been preparing me to be His Missionary to women who are hurting and needing His Hope."
Prophecy, hmmm, what is it good for? Is prophecy the church teaching on the second coming of Christ or something else? The Scripture eludes to something important in what prophecy has to say, even mentioning that despising it quenches the Holy Spirit. Sunday we will look at the Intro to the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy.
How should we respond when something sounds so good but seems off at the same time? If the devil can appear as an angel of light, then we need supernatural assistance from God to sort things out. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit manifests the ability to discern spirits.
What role did the temple play in the lives of ancient Israelites? What role does Jesus have in the temple? What does it mean today when we hear that we are God's temple? We will dive into these questions and see how God has manifested Himself throughout history in this mysterious concept, in today's sermon, "God's House".
Help is a simple expression of immediate need, but also a powerful gift coming alongside another person for spiritual assistance. The Holy Spirit is referred to by Jesus as the Helper, and this gift of the Spirit is in keeping with what the Spirit does. The Spiritual Gift of Helps is our topic in this message.
There was a miracle on ice as the USA hockey team beat the Russians. There are miracles that confound and there is Miracle Whip. The spiritual gift of miracles is made possible in the church by the Holy Spirit. Some people may wonder what the gift of miracles does or if it even exists anymore. Let's investigate in the sermon Spiritual Gift of Miracles.
Gesundheit, that handy German expression of good health, is a reminder of the common desire for health. The gifts of healings are a spiritual manifestation of the Holy Spirit and he makes them available to God's people. This is an exciting manifestation of the Spirit. What is it and how does it work? It isn't spiritual telemedicine or a quick fix prescription from the corner pharmacy it is a supernatural act of God. The Gifts of Healings, Sunday at GBC at 10:00 am.
Let's drill down into the spiritual gift of faith. This is the manifestation of faith by the Holy Spirit in and through a believer. Faith is the key to so many things and is necessary for salvation and living the Christian life but the gift of faith adds another dimension. Join us for this installment of the Phanerosis series called Faith Manifested.
The Holy Spirit is masterful in manifesting in various ways to glorify Jesus and build his church. Wisdom and knowledge are a couple of essential supernatural manifestations that will benefit believers. The message is Manifestations of Wisdom and Knowledge from the Phanerosis series.
The sovereign in a country is large and in charge, but people may think of the Holy Spirit with skepticism, and, so, less sovereign. This will pop up in many ways, but enter the topic of speaking in tongues among church folk and opinions will fly. The Holy Spirit is sovereign. He manifests his way with whom he chooses, anytime, anywhere he chooses. So, what about speaking in tongues? The Holy Spirit is sovereign and has provided some guidance. Sunday we will explore Speaking in Tongues.
Flowing is a beautiful stream of crystal clear water, refreshing, cleansing, and moving. The Holy Spirit longs for God's people to be filled and flowing with him. Our human tendencies and the rebel influences tell us to be filled with their darkness. Our lives in the light are given by the Spirit and when we are filled with him we shine. The sermon, Flowing, will lead us into the things of the Spirit.
You are spiritual. All people are immaterial spirits/souls in a physical body. Those who are in Christ have the blessing of the Holy Spirit enhancing the spirit and taking the whole person on an amazing journey. The sermon series, Phanerosis, is examining the manifestations of the Holy Spirit so each believer may experience more of God's gift. The sermon this week is "Spiritual."
Jesus was loudly announced in sounds of silence. Yes, the Messiah was announced in many ways as God reached out to rescue people from darkness, but it was not heard or seen by most. God moved people to write His message. The message in the Hebrew Scriptures we call the Old Testament contains things concerning Jesus. What a witness to His majesty. In this final message in the Witness His Majesty series, Scriptures, we will examine this witness.
We sing the moving song Angels From the Realms of Glory and may not recognize the spiritual dimensions proclaimed. The historic battle that involves every person. Enemies from other realms desiring our destruction and the Savior from heaven who comes to deliver people. Christmas Eve at GBC we unveil Realms.
Jesus entered this world having been announced and confirmed and shortly following his birth there was testimony to who he was and what he would accomplish. It is Validation, the sermon for Sunday, December 19th.
God has not been silent about what he is doing. Through the prophets, he has revealed his plan for the Messiah. A cosmic battle is underway and people's lives are at stake. Jesus' coming was not just for the feel-good moments of Christmas but to change people's lives. He came to battle on our behalf. We will discover more in the message: Prophets.
No one expects to meet an extraterrestrial on the street. That is science fiction. We are told to be aware of the possibility of meeting angels. And then there is Emmanuel, God with us, now how are we supposed to get our heads around that? Jesus, God with us, caused quite a stir when he walked on the earth. Discovering more about his ancestry will lead us to worship his majesty.
Anticipating the coming of the Messiah was all the rage in the pre-Christian era for the people of Israel. There was a sense or perhaps better a need for a Messiah, a Deliverer from God to rescue them. The advent of the Messiah was important. The Scriptures had pointed to the coming one. Prophets had proclaimed God's intervention. We begin the season of Advent with this message Ancient Preparation.
The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to God's people. These gifts are exceptional, intentional, and filled with potential. This message from the Phanerosis series is Exceptional.
The Holy Spirit gave gifts to the first century church at Corinth. It was not a one-size-fits-all gift, but within the context of the culture and according to God's purposes. The sermon, Beneficial, will unpack the scene in which the spiritual gifts were given.
Many things are misunderstood in life and in the Christian life. One of many is the Holy Spirit. And an area of interest to believers are the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This new series, Phanerosis, will dive into the manifestations of the Holy Spirit and particularly the spiritual gifts. Part 1, is Phenomenal, and it is coming Sunday.
What is the deal with ghosts and hauntings? Are demons something to be concerned with? Is God protecting us? Where are the angels? What happens after death? And what can we expect in the future? Join us for the final sermon in the Edify series, Cheers! to find answers to those questions.
Rise Up! We can stay down, overwhelmed, and broken or we can rise up. Jesus reaches into people's lives and brings them the possibility of more, but it is up to each person to rise up.
This sermon video is cut short due to a loss of power at the church during the stream. I will upload a more complete audio file here later today.
The question of a person's identity is central to them. The line from the Bond movies: "Bond, James Bond" identifies the person with a name but with a job and reputation as well. Who are you? We will find out more on Sunday in Unlocking the Mystery of the Holy Ones.
Jesus takes on the fight. In Clashing Kingdoms, Sunday's sermon, Jesus sends his followers out as lambs among wolves and takes down the devil.
Life is complicated. We begin with what we inherit genetically, socially, and relationally, then we take what we have been given and build a life. How is that life to be evaluated? Who does the evaluation? Sunday we will look into the Story of Life (Now and Later).
The sermon Final Judgment is a continuation of the Edify series. The end of the world as we know it, is coming. God wants to bring his family together and will allow (make sure) those who do not want to be part of his family go another way.
The unveiling of supernatural influences in the natural world. Are dead relatives following us around? Do near death experiences reveal more about biology or spirituality? Do demons interact with humans in the physical world?
Real understanding, knowledge, and wisdom is only available to humans as they humble themselves and listen to God. He was here at the beginning and can provide insight into the world and situation we are in. He is interested in bringing his human family to himself and has given us the Scriptures to outline the problems and solutions we need. Let's reframe as we look at Overcoming.
To whom does the Church belong? Jesus founded and is building his Church, but people get the idea that they are going to do it better that he can. In this sermon we are going to check out what Jesus intended for his Church in the message entitled: Hey, Church, Listen to Jesus.
Jesus is coming back and he said it would be like in the days of Noah. Things will get bad but people will continue on without paying attention, and then the pit opens up and things go really dark. Sunday we will look at the Surprising Supernatural Return Before Jesus Arrives.
Have you heard people say they were going to go find themselves? Maybe you like researching your genealogy because you want to know where you came from. Finding out who we are is important. God wants you to know where you came from and who you are. This week's sermon will dig into who you are in Welcome to the Family of God.
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The world has people of all kinds, nations upon nations. How do the nations fit into history and what God is doing? Evidence of God's love and plan are recorded in the Scripture for us. Let's discover more about Jesus, Lord of the Nations.
Life is tough. It seems it is more than enough just to make it another day. What if there is more than what we see? What if the problems in our lives are opportunities to go beyond? What if what we think we know about the cosmos is inaccurate and because of it we are in jeopardy? Jesus is neither shaken nor stirred as he deals with the real enemies and provides hope for you. Check it out. Heaven and the Mountain part of the Edify series.
Discovering the God of Gods - People hit barriers and often make deals with the gods to get through. You may have heard of people selling their souls to the devil to get certain skills or opportunities. It happens. People get frustrated. God didn't do what they wanted when they wanted so they turn away and look to other things to solve their problems. That isn't new. However, those who turn away from God can come back and there is much rejoicing in discovering the God of gods. This message is part of the Edify series.
Encountering the Most High God - Our God is an awesome God, He is the Most High God, above all other gods. In this sermon, God proves Himself as the Most High as He defeats the gods of Egypt, protects and delivers His people.
Evidence of Wrong Worship - You know the response, "That's wrong!" How do we know? How do we determine what is wrong? Right and wrong begin and end with worship. Worship wrong and life goes wrong. Worship the right God, the right way, and, wow, life goes another direction. This message from Romans chapter one has to do with the Evidence of Wrong Worship.
Going Beyond the Map is a message to stretch conventional thinking beyond what you understand and experience in the physical world. Reality, the material reality of this universe, has a larger context, it is not all there is.
The impact of what happened at the Tower of Babel is all around us. Evidence of the spread of the people from a shared background reaches around the world. Check out Consequences of Division.
Have you ever wondered how you got to where you are? Your ancestors started somewhere and moved which led to you being you in the place where you are. An event that affected the nations took place early in history at the Tower of Babel. It was a division that had many layers to it. The sermon Among the Nations will discuss this event.
God wants a family and had a heavenly one before the creation of the physical universe we know. He has made humanity to be in his family. Sin and rebellion have interfered with that smooth family life, but God has a plan. Those who believe in Jesus become part of God's extended celestial family. Let's discover what the Bible says in this sermon "The Extended Celestial Family."
This is the second sermon in the EDIFY series, originally given on June 20, 2021. It did not stream live due to a cut internet connection that morning, but we are making it available now.
EDIFY is the first of the EDIFY series. Reframe, renew, and return with new understanding of God's truth.
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Weather is a conversation starter and a source of constant comment. It can be understood as only natural phenomena or maybe there is more to learn in this mysterious force of nature. Let's explore in God the Meteorological Master.
God makes himself known in many ways and in many times. What he has done in the past points us to what he is doing in the present and what to expect in the future. To understand what is coming we need to go back to the beginning. Join us Sunday, May 9th for Signs of God in the Shifting Planet.
God reveals himself in many ways, including inter-national events, movements, and divisions. The concept of nations and international in our common language has to do with nation-states, political entities with boundaries drawn on our maps. The language of the Bible for nations is the Greek word ethnos. Ethnos is not limited to boundary identified political entities, but people groups. There are many more people groups in this world than nations. Jesus speaks of these people groups in Matthew: "Nation will go to war against nation." Matthew 24:7 (NLT2) Sunday, we will discover the International Signs of God as he reveals himself in our world.
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You want to stay on track with God, but how do you know you are on the right track? You hear one thing from a friend, another idea from an inspirational book, a commentary on a Bible verse gives you another idea, then a sermon says something else. Whew! How do you know? Let's take a look in this message.
The resurrection was a game-changer. Life is different after the resurrection. How is it different? Is the resurrection something for funerals and the afterlife discussions or does it make a difference now? For those interested in living fully, the resurrection is necessary. Anyone needing perspective and power will find the power that raised Christ from the dead valuable. The Resurrection Walk is a message on that game-changing life.
Jesus has risen. He is not in the grave. His enemies killed him. The devil wanted to stop him. Death tried to hold him. Jesus surprised everyone by rising from the dead. Sunday we discover God's significant sign in the resurrection of Jesus. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!
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God's course has not been altered by the actions of nations or the ways of people. We can't see clearly from the ground all that is happening as God works his plan. Jubilees and Trumpets highlights more of the prophetic and historical signs of God.
Part 12 of the sermon series "Discover Signs for Everyday Life"
Through the flurry of life, we may miss God's extraordinary touch on this world. He is accomplishing his purposes and he makes himself known. In Promises and Prophecies, the faithfulness of God is revealed as he works through people and history to keep his word.
Part 11 of the sermon series "Discover Signs for Everyday Life"
Jesus said he would come back. When will Jesus come back? He said the date and hour are known only to God the Father, but he did give some signs to be aware of when the time of his return is near. The fig tree, Jesus said, was a sign. Let's unravel some incredible moments in history as God moves and the fig tree puts forth its leaves.
Part 10 of the sermon series "Discover Signs for Everyday Life"
Part 8 of the sermon series "Discover Signs for Everyday Life" God has placed eternity in the hearts of people. It will manifest in a number of ways but reflects the Creator who put it there. Come discover more about this sign of God.