Grace Life Church of Brookhaven: Recent Episodes
Chris Sheppard
Grace Life Church of Brookhaven is an Elder led Baptist church located in Southwest Mississippi. Grace Life Church was an old fellowship (formerly Nola Baptist Church) which was almost closed but has enjoyed being rebirthed into a healthy growing church. Grace Life Church replanted and moved to downtown Brookhaven on March 14, 2020. Grace Life Church emphasizes its preaching ministry, small groups, and local and foreign missions. The congregation consists of a blend of young and old members with a vibrant ministry to children and students.
This message looks at Christ's conversation with Nicodemus recorded in John 3:1-10 and examines why Jesus said "you must be born again." Why is the new birth necessary? How does it happen? And what happens after that?
Paul, in Ephesians 4, instructs us to be "speaking the truth in love," which prompts several questions:Why?What is "the truth" we should be speaking?What kind of love?This two part series attempts to answer those questions from the pages of Scripture.
Paul tells us that believers should be "speaking the truth in love" in Ephesians 4:15. Examining the verses that precede Ephesians 4:15, then 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, we can determine two things: what is "the truth," and what it means to speak that truth "in love." Part 2 will further examine the subject, looking at verse 6-7 in 1 Corinthians 13, and the first part of verse 8.
Tommy and Patti Alderman portrayed "Prospector Tom and Miss Patti" for our 2025 Wonder Junction VBS, in which they served as teachers for the bible lessons taught to our VBS Students. In this audio, "Prospector Tom" delivers the VBS Commencement Message.
From Revelation 1, we will feed our imaginations with the vivid and deeply meaningful imagery that John uses to describe the vision that he has of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ecclesiastes can be described as a book of contrasting perspectives, with Solomon moving between an earthly perspective and a heavenly perspective. Christians should be mindful of both Solomon's perspective and our own, viewing the struggles of life "under the sun" in light of Who Christ is and what He's done.
What’s missing in the world, is supplied in Christ, and What’s found in the world, is corrected or counteracted or completed by Christ.
Here are some ways in which that is true:
• There is unrighteousness in the world, but Christ is righteousness • There is futility in the world, but there is purpose in Christ • There is futile wisdom in the world, but true wisdom is found in Christ • The world offers false riches, but true riches are found in Christ • There is death in the world, but Christ is Life
As Christians we do want justice for the poor in society. But, God's Word, not the world, tells us how the church should seek justice for the poor.
How should Christians respond to the Covid 19 pandemic? The Call of the Catastrophe from Luke 12 and 13 enables us to see how Jesus expects us to react during these days and times.
As a Christian, Godly character traits are a must. Proverbs 17 reveals several lesson on true Christian character.
In Paul's letter to the Ephesians we see "how" God is to get glory in the local church.
The church is the arena where the glory of God is to be displayed. Simply, the church exists to display the glory of God through His redeemed people.
Jesus explains that a true Christian must have the imparted righteousness of Christ This is an imparted righteousness which comes from the new birth.
The birth of Jesus is the story of Immanuel, God with us. Jesus came and was born of a woman, being fully man and fully God. Because Jesus was fully God, He was able to defeat sin, death and the grave. He is able to give new life through His resurrection.
The birth of Jesus is the story of Immanuel, God with us. Jesus came as a man, born of a woman and a true descendant of Abraham. Because Jesus was fully man, He was able to bear sin. He who knew no sin became sin.
Proverbs 11 gives young Christian women a great lesson on discretion. Verses 24-26 give a great lesson on generosity in Christian living.
The birth of Jesus is not simply a New Testament story. The Old Testament speaks of the Messiah that is coming. The Gospels speak of the Messiah who has come. The rest of the New Testament speaks of the Messiah who came.
Proverbs 11 gives many lessons on righteous living. Lessons on honesty, the benefits of gaining wisdom and receiving wise counsel.
In Proverbs 10 we see Solomon call his young son to examine 3 things in life: his work, speech and legacy.
In Proverbs 10 we see the wise son and the foolish son. Solomon contrasts the behavior of each in verses 1, 8 and 14.
Jesus destroys the external religion of the Jews through the beatitudes. He demonstrates that the Christian life is first an inner work in a man.
God blesses those who are persecuted. They are rejected, ridiculed, reviled and really persecuted all for Christ's righteousness. They are blessed on earth with Kingdom work and great reward awaits them in heaven.
The good lady of wisdom makes her case to Solomon's son. Solomon explains wisdom's relationship to God and creation. Solomon then explains the great blessings that come from attaining wisdom.
God blesses those who are peacemakers. They are at peace with God through the new birth. By sharing the gospel, they seek to bring others to peace with God. Using God's Word the standard they seek to bring peace in any circumstance in life.
Solomon warns his son to beware of the adulterous woman and her schemes for seducing him. He shows his young son that nothing but death and destruction await for the one who goes down her path.
The church is exhorted to taste and see the Lord's goodness. We are to make our boasting in Him in every condition of life.
Solomon gives his son a degree in general studies. He teaches him not to assume responsibility for another"s dept. He teaches him not to be lazy but to work. He teaches him the ways of the wicked man and how God views their sin.
God blesses those who are pure in heart. They have received a new and pure heart through the new birth, therefore they can see God.
Solomon is warning his son to stay at home with his own wife. He warns his son to stay away from the adulterous woman.
Good blesses those who are merciful to others. They extend God's love to others, helping the helpless, loving the miserable and sharing Christ's forgiveness.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, a righteousness that is only found in Christ. They will be filled but will continue to want more of Christ's righteousness.
In keeping with the family tradition, Solomon is calling his son to "watch out" and guard his path in life. He is calling his son to guard his heart for it is the spring of life.
God blesses those who mourn with inner joy and happiness. God gives kingdom life and works to those who mourn.
As Christians, we can't trust our understanding to live the Christian life. We must put our trust in God's wisdom and instruction.
The one who is totally destitute and places his whole trust in God is blessed with inner joy and happiness. To these God gives life and work in the kingdom.
God's teaching and instruction are sought after by the Christian. Through that work, God gives wisdom, insight and understanding. His wisdom and understanding protect the Christian from the many temptations in life.
True kingdom living begins by understanding the blessedness Christ wants Christians to experience.
Wisdom cries aloud in the streets. It is our responsibility to pursue wisdom and to teach our children as well.
Introduction to the sermon series The Extraordinary Christian Life - A Study through the Sermon on the Mount
An introduction to the sermon series Wisdom for Christian Living - A Study through the Book of Proverbs
In examining the state and future of Nola Baptist Church, we re affirm that fathers are responsible to spiritually nurture their families and the church is called to world missions.
In examining the state and future of Nola Baptist Church, we re affirm that Word centered congregational worship is at the heart of the church with adult small groups flowing out of that work.
Nola Baptist is committed to trusting in the Holy Spirit to draw, convict and save sinners.
Nola Baptist is committed to preaching the good news and the bad news of the gospel for the salvation of sinners.
Nola Baptist is committed to to the work of raising a monumental generation for monumental Kingdom work.
Nola Baptist is committed to to the work of raising a monumental generation for monumental Kingdom work.
Stephen is our standard for laymen in the life of Nola Baptist. Stephen was a monumental man for a monumental work with a monumental future.
Peter's exhortation to the elders of his day and how his exhortation relates to Nola Baptist Church.
Peter's exhortation to the elders of his day and how his exhortation relates to Nola Baptist Church.
Examining Peter's testimony from John 21 and other passages and how that relates to Nola Baptist Church.
A study of the selfless service of the apprentice prophet Elisha from 2 Kings chapter 3 verse 1.
As Paul corrected the faulty view of the resurrection within the Corinthian church, he exalted the bodily resurrection of the believer. Our hope as believers is that we will be resurrected to meet Christ.
A message from Bro. Jeff Noblit encouraging Nola Baptist to see that they are a part of God's mater plan which is the local church.
A message from Bro. Jeff Noblit encouraging Nola Baptist that they must be on mission with God in His local church.
A message from Bro. Jeff Noblit encouraging Nola Baptist to stay busy serving the local church even in the small things.
Exploring the ministry of King David helps us understand the faithfulness of God to accomplish his eternal kingdom purposes through us, in our generation.
The Christian's approach to the tithe. Exploring the tithe within the Old and New Testaments.
Every Christian must answer 3 question. First, how do we think about money? Second, how do we gain our money? Third, how do we use our money?
Christ Jesus the incarnation of God. He is the exact representation of God. He is the propitiation for sin. He is salvation for sinners.
Concluding message for the series 10 Pillars of the Church. Message Title: True Kingdom Work - The Church, the Whole Church, Nothing but the Church
The call to submit to Biblical church discipline is the 10th pillar of the church. Message Title: Biblical Church Discipline
Biblical church leadership is the 9th pillar of the church. Message Title: The Church is Served by Biblical Church Leadership
Through Joshua 10:16-26 we see a practical guideline for putting sin to death in the Christian life. (Joshua 10:16-26, Colossians 3:5)
The call to the work of missions is the 8th pillar of the church. Message Title: Our Call to the Work of Missions
The call to the work of evangelism is the 7th pillar of the church. Message Title: Our Call to the Work of Evangelism
Purposeful and powerful prayer is the 6th pillar of the church. Message Title: The Purposeful Powerful Work of Prayer
Biblical church membership is the 5th pillar of the church. Message Title: Meaningful Church Membership
Biblical salvation is the 4th pillar of the church. Message Title: Saving Grace - The Great Gateway into the Kingdom
The Word of God (the Bible) is the third pillar of the church. Message Title: The Bible, the Whole Bible and Nothing but the Bible.
The gospel is the second pillar of the church. Message Title: The Gospel, the Whole Gospel and Nothing but the Gospel
The institution of the church is the first pillar of the church. Message Title: The Church, the Whole Church and Nothing but the Church
Student summer camp report and message. Message originally preached at Glory Days Student Camp on July 6, 2018.
Instructions on how Christians should approach Sunday. Scripturally Sunday is set apart as the Lord's day. It should be a day of rest, worship and reflection.
Message on Christian holiness from 2 Corinthians chapter 7 verse 1 and Romans 14. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.
Message on Christian holiness from 2 Corinthians chapter 7 verse 1. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.
Message on Christian holiness from 2 Corinthians chapter 7 verse 1. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.
Message on Christian holiness from 2 Corinthians 6 and 7 verse 1. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.
Message on prayer from Luke 11:5-13, Luke 18:1-8 and 1 Samuel 1. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.
Message on prayer from Luke 11:5-13. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.
Message on prayer from Luke 11:1-4. From the message series Messages from the Pastor's Heart.