Jon Gruss: Recent Episodes
Jon Gruss
Hungry, Why Wait? / Jhn 6 . Intro My favorite candy bar is a Snickers. I. There Is No Problem Too Big for Jesus to Solve John 6:1–9 “1 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that…
Introduction You can tell a lot about a culture by who steps forward when trouble comes. In every crisis, someone has to stand up — to say, “I’ll go.” But sometimes, the ones who should step up, don’t. You might remember the 2022 school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, as one of the most…
Introduction Good morning, church family! I want to start with a little parenting humor. Someone once said: “The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.” Isn’t that true? The second you sit down—“Mom! Dad! I need water. I lost my toy. I can’t find my…
INTRO MESSAGE 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth,…
Main Idea: Jesus demonstrates His absolute authority through His teachings and power, serves humanity as the Messiah King, and advances the Kingdom of God through prayer, preaching, and healing. INTRO Good morning, everyone! Today, we gather to explore a figure whose life and teachings have transformed…
INTRO Good morning, beloved friends! Today, we embark on an exciting journey through the Gospel of Mark, where we encounter the thrilling beginning of something extraordinary—the ministry of Jesus Christ. In Mark 1:1-20 , we discover the profound declaration that the good news is not just a message,…
"The Peace of Christmas: Good News for All" Theme: Finding true peace through the message of Christ's birth. ✨ #Peace #Christmas #GoodNews # Luke2 INTRO Luke was a physician, a man of education and empirical knowledge. A man of science and logic. a man of proofs and facts! This is how he starts his letter::…
INTRO The glory of Sardis lay in the past. In the sixth century b.c, she had been the capital city of the kingdom of Lydia and later a center of Persian government. In New Testament times she had sunk to relative obscurity. William Ramsey describes Sardis as “a relic of the period of barbaric warfare,…
INTRO Partiality is wicked it is evil it is vulgar… How can we put off the perversity of partiality? 5 Things we must seek PRAYER MESSAGE 1 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into…
INTRO We like Sweet Corn / Pop-Corn seeds produce crop of that which it is PRAYER A - Oh great God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, Holy one of Israel, We gather together today to praise your name, to celebrate your glory and to marvel at your majesty. C - Father, we also come together to confess to you our…
Got Questions Yes of course!! But it does not have to be Saturday, or even Sunday. 8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter,…
INTRO Michael Phelps: The man who dominated the Olympic pool like no other. The legendary American swimmer won 28 medals across 5 Olympics , making him the most decorated athlete in the history of the Summer Games. It is a name that resonates around the world, even among people who may not be fans of…
PRAYER A - Oh God of Abraham you are true and in you there is no error. When you speak it will be done. When you act no one can stand in your way. You are faithful to your people even when they are faithless. C - God we are so often faithless, we claim your name and yet often live in opposition to your…
Merry Christmas! Christ in Christmas may choose to not recognize Him but cant take him out… Christ mas… because of Christ Big Idea of the Text: Christmas isn’t an abstract holiday or idea; Jesus came to earth as a real human to reconcile us to God. Application Point: Christ’s willingness to show a “messy…
The Assyrian Empire and their Warfare Military might was a central part of this people of Nineveh All men had to serve in the military | 3 yr cycle | build/war/home repeat One of the first to use psychological warfare had tablets created illustrating their torture procedures skinned alive, blinding,…
17 And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. 1 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, 10 And the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land. in the Smithsonian Institute…
Intro Illustration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE2QClKir1E Seven Deadly Sins / 7-7 / Gluttony November is here!! = Thanksgiving / Fellowship Meal Today… 1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite.…
INTRO GEORGE STEPHENSON spent fifteen years to perfect the locomotive. WATTS worked for thirty years on the condensing engine. Hard rubber cost GOODYEAR ten years of study, poverty and public ridicule. FIELD crossed the ocean fifty times to lay a cable so men could talk across the oceans. BURBANK the…
Based on the authority of Christ, and His promised presence, we are to be about the business of not only sharing the good news of the gospel but making disciples.
Intro Merry Christmas season of giving … gifts the gift of praise and worship gifts they are looking forward to also… mine do!! Gruss family tree gifts wrapped underneath it gifts the kids give us and each other Who among us does not like a touching gift? Some may have had a gift that they were so fixated…
God patiently, passionately, and perfectly invites you to participate in the glory of the Son!
Intro 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him…
Intro Turn to Matt 13 Jesus = Prophesied Messiah = Davidic King !! 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I…
How to dodge the pitfalls of poisonous piety built on a foundation of pride filled religion
WELCOME Easter Service Giving 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, 21 so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God, 22 and this stone, which I have set…
Welcome New Website New Texting New App information giving connection Intro VISION AND MISSION Vision = who Mission = what Love = why Acts = how My vision for Allegan Bible Church is to be a church who is utterly sold out for the gospel of Christ. Fully commited to following Him whatever that means for…
The same Gospel David clung to before his death is the same one that we can hold to for our future hope
There will always be consequences for sin, but how will you use the consequences to grow?
No amount of dodging and trying to justify your secret sin will ever make it right in God’s eyes
Have you recognized your Need, to accept His Offer of salvation, to find Enjoyment in His loving kindness?
Welcome Prayer God our Father in Heaven we thank you for this day, this time together and the fellowship we have through your Spirit… Giving Tithes / Offerings Camp - $350 Announcements Baptisms Logan Youth Pastor Intro Look at our Nation & Sadly our Churches Republican & Democrat Black & White Male…
Intro What kind of person are you… really? Would you consider yourself to be wise or foolish? what is your reason behind this assertion? Prayer asdf Message 1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is not David hiding himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is on the east of Jeshimon?” 2 So…