Grace Church Bonifay: Recent Episodes
Grace Church Bonifay
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from 1st Peter 3:7 with a title of "A Portrait of a Godly Husband."
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from 1st Peter 3:1-6 with a title of "A Marriage That God Honors."
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 with a title of "Pass It On."
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from 1st Peter 2:18-25 with a title of "God on Display."
Join us as John Wilson preaches from 1 Peter 2: 13-17 with as sermon title of "Conduct That leaves Others Speechless"
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from 1 Peter 2:11-12 with a sermon title of "Built Different: Make War".
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from 1 Peter 2:4-10 with a sermon title of "Built Different: The Rock and Our Role".
Join us as Stacy Stafford continues the book of 1st Peter 1:22-2:3 as we continue in the sermon series titled “Built Different” with the sermon titled “The Change that Christ Brings”.
Join us as Dane Caldwell preaches from the book of Hebrews 13:7-17 with the sermon titled “The Start of Finishing Well.”
Join us this Easter Sunday as Stacy Stafford preaches from the book of Mark 10:32-52 with the sermon titled “Be Different.”
Join us this Good Friday as Stacy Stafford preaches from the book of John 12:20-33 with the sermon titled “Sir We Want to See Jesus.”
Join us as Stacy Stafford continues the book of 1st Peter 1:10-12 as we continue in the sermon series titled “Built Different” with the sermon titled “A Privileged People”
Join us as Stacy Stafford continues the book of 1st Peter 1:6-9 as we continue in the sermon series titled “Built Different” with the sermon titled “Preparation”
Join us as Stacy Stafford starts the book of 1st Peter 1:3-5 as we continue in the sermon series titled “Built Different” with the sermon titled “Give God Praise”
Join us as Stacy Stafford starts the book of 1st Peter 1:1-2 as we begin the sermon series titled "Built Different”. Join us as we begin the series titled “My Identity”.
Join us as Stacy Stafford preaches from Exodus 3:1-22 with a title of "When God Speaks."
Join us as Collin Dollar preaches from Matthew 16:13-20 with a title of “Life's Most Important Question.”
Join us as Cliff Myers preaches from Acts 4:1-23 in a sermon titled “Outnumbered but not Over powered.”
Join us as Cliff Myers preaches from Acts 3:1-11 in a sermon titled “Filled with the Spirit-AND- Being Led By the Spirit
Join us as John Wilson takes us to John 21:15-25 with the sermon tilted “The Motivation of the Gospel”
Join us as JonSeth Sammons brings us the message titled “Know Christ and make Christ known”
Join us as John Wilson preaches from John 21:1-14 with a sermon titled "Beginning Again with the Gospel."
Join us as John Wilson preaches from John 21:1-14 with a sermon titled "Beginning Again with the Gospel."
Join us as we examine James 5:12-20 as Cliff Myers gives us the message titled “Life Circumstances- How Do You Respond?”
Join us as Caleb McVay preaches on James 4:11-12 in a sermon titled “I’m Not Saying This Again!”
Join us as Dr. John Wilson preaches from James 4:1-10 in a sermon titled “The Heart of the Problem”.
Join us as Dr. John Wilson preaches from James 3:1-12 in a sermon titled “When Our Life and Lips Don’t Agree”.
Join us as Larry Sweat preaches from James 2:14-26 in a sermon titled The Proof is in the Pudding.
Join us as Dane Caldwell preaches on James 1:13-18 with the sermon tilted “Sin from Start to finish”
Join us as Cliff Myers takes us to James 1:5-12 in a sermon titled “Overcoming The Trials Of Life”
Join us as Dr. John Wilson preaches from James 1:1-4 with a title of "God's Growth Strategy 201."
Join us as Cliff Myers takes us to John 5: 1-14 in a sermon titled “Waiting -- But Not Looking ”
Join us as Dane Caldwell takes us to John 6:15-21 in a sermon titled “Fear in the Midst of the Storm”
Join us as Dr. John Wilson takes us to Ephesians 4:7-17 in a sermon entitled, "Church Growth Strategy 101"
Join us as Caleb McVay takes us to Judges 17 in a sermon entitled, "When God’s Not There."
Join us as Dr. Richie Allen takes us to Hebrews 11:17-22 in a sermon entitled, "Walking with Winners: Focused on the Future."
Join us as Dr. Richie Allen takes us to Hebrews 11:11-16 in a sermon entitled, "Living and Dying in Faith."
Join us as Dr. Richie Allen takes us to Hebrews 11:8-10 in a sermon entitled, "Walking with Winners 2."
Join us as Dr. Richie Allen takes us to Hebrews 11:1-7 in a sermon entitled, "Walking with Winners."
In this sermon Dr. Richie preached from Hebrews 10:32-39 with a title of “Why We Can't Quit.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie preached from Hebrews 10:26-31 with a title of “When Believers Act Bad.”
Still wondering what’s God’s ultimate destiny? Join us as Dr. Richie Allen takes us to Hebrews 10:19-25 in a sermon entitled “Living in the Presence of God”.
In this sermon Dr. Richie preached from Hebrews 10:1-18 with a title of “Proof in the Product.”
In this message from Hebrews 9:15-28, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Legal Talk and Last Wills”. Our inheritance as the people of God includes everything we need to live a godly life but also includes riches yet to come. Our mediator has overcome the impass and its implications by “loosing” us from the penalty and the power of sin.
In this message from Hebrews 9:1-14, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Worship: Blocked or Blessed”. One said it this was: “Missions exists because worship doesn’t”. God is in the business of just redeeming His people but transforming them into what pleases Him…someone who worships Him in spirit and in truth.
In this sermon Dr. Richie preaches from Hebrews 7:11-25 with a title of “My Priest is Better Than Your Priest.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie preaches from Hebrews 7:1-10 with a title of “The Legalist and the Learned.”
Join us as Rev. Larry Sweat has prepared for us a sermon titled “The Pastor Speaks” based off of 1 John 2:1-5
In this sermon Dr. Richie preaches from Hebrews 6:13-20 with a title of “It’s a Done Deal.”
In this sermon Dr. Allen preached from Hebrews 6:1-6 with a title of “Moving Right Along.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie preaches from Hebrews 5:1-10 with a title of “Perspectives on Understanding.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie taught from Hebrews 4:14-16 with a title of “God's Best When We've Been Bad.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie taught from Hebrews 4:11-13 with a title of “The Hard Work of His Rest.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie taught from Hebrews 3:12-19 with a title of “A Heart-Healthy Body.”
In this sermon Dr. Richie taught from Hebrews 3:7-11 with a title of “The Barricade to God's Best.”
In this message Dr. Allen preached from Hebrews 3: 1-6. Entitled “What It Takes To Build His House.”
In this message Dr. Richie Allen taught from Hebrews 2:10-18 with a title of “His Pain, Our Gain.”
In this message Dr. Richie Allen taught from Hebrews 2:5-9 with a title of “Look Up! It's Gonna Get Better.”
In this message Dr. Richie Allen preaches from Hebrews 2:1-4 with a title of “How to Make it Work: A Warning to the Wise.”
Join us this New Years Eve as we end 2023 with the sermon entitled, "What God Says We Need in 2024" Hebrews 1:1-3.
In this sermon Dr. Richie Allen preaches from Luke 1:39-56 with a title of “Christmas Worship: Spontaneous Consumption.”
in this message Dr. Richie preaches from Luke 1:26-38 with a title of “Unwrapping Christmas Grace.”
Dr. Richie Allen talks about what he learned over his past several weeks from his sabbatical, and the five normal stops that will lead you to God’s preferred future.
In this message Bill Jessup preaches from Luke 15 entitled “The Relentless Pursuit of God.”
Join us as Colin Dollar dives into Ephesians 5:15-21 entitled “When Our Walk Begins to Talk”
In this message Brandon Thorne taught from 2 Timothy 2: 20-26 with a title of “A Useful Vessel for the Lord.“
in this message Caleb McVay preaches from Luke 18: 9-14 with a title of “Getting Home, The Right Way.”
in this sermon Caleb McVay taught from Luke 18: 9-14 with a title of “Getting Home, The Right Way.”
Dr. John Wilson preaches from Philippians 2: 5-11 with a title of “How to have an Attitude Adjustment.”
Join us as Dane Caldwell takes us through Isaiah 6:1-13 with the message entitled “Oh, What a View”.
In this sermon Dr. John Wilson preached from 1 Peter 2:9-10 with a title of “Who You Say That I Am.”
Do you think that you’re in this battle alone? Join us as Dr. Richie Allen touches on Joshua 10:1-14 entitled “Facing the Facts of the Fight”.
In this message Dr. Richie Allen preached from Joshua 9:3-21 entitled Spiritual Perception and Power.
In this message Dr. Richie preaches from Joshua 8:30-35 with a sermon titled What We Learn About Worship in the Midst of a War.
In todays sermon Dr. Richie preaches from Joshua 8 with a sermon titled Repentance: Before and After.
In this sermon Dr. Allen preaches from Joshua 7 entitled Diagnosis: Divine Displeasure.
Do you have “Victorious Faith”? Do you struggle with faith? What’s your priority in your walk with the Lord?Let’s dive into Joshua 6 as Dr Richie Allen touches on “Faith is the Victory”.
In this message from Ephesians 3:14-21, Brandon Thorne preached a sermon entitled “Experiencing the Power of God”. What do you spend time praying for? The Apostle Paul gives us an example of some of things we should be praying for according to the riches of the God who is able.
in this sermon Caleb McVay preaches from Romans 12:1-2 with a sermon titled “Worship That Keeps the Sacrifice Down.”
Is it your desire to leave a legacy? Are you progressing or regressing? Are you victorious in your battles of life?. Join us as we dive into Joshua 5: 1-12 with the message entitled “Going Farther Than Our Fathers”.
In this message from Joshua 4, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Write it in Stone!”. We as the people of God are prone to remember what we are called to forget and forget what we need to remember. In this historical narrative passage, God’s Word has some principles for us to help us be the faithful people of God who carry out what He’s called us to do.
In this message from Genesis 22, Mr. Collin Dollar preached a sermon entitled “When God Takes You to School”. As we look at the life of Abraham, it will help us answer the question: Why does God test us?
Ever wonder what your first step is when the Lord has called you to serve? Join us as Dr. Richie Allen dives into Joshua 3 in the message titled “Watch that First Step! It’s a Doozy”
In this Sermon Dr. Allen preaches from Joshua 3:1-5 with a sermon titled Maximizing the God-Moments of Life.
Dr. John Wilson preaches from Ephesians 6:10-18 and discusses about the Armor of God and battling the devil.
In this message from Joshua 2, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Saving Prostitutes Like Us”. God goes out of His way, to show mercy to undeserving sinners time and time again. This sermon will make encourage you to ask the question “Why me"?. The Lord will give you the same reason that He gave Rahab, He’s got a purpose of working in you to work through you to reach others with the saving message of the gospel of Jesus!
Even as a leader we still need guidance on how to lead and make decisions. That’s where we focus on our spiritual leader that is Jesus Christ, let’s dive in as we look at Joshua 1:10-18 as Dr Richie Allen brings the message titled “Leading and Following”.
In this sermon Dr. Richie Allen Preaches from Joshua 1:1-9. the Sermon was titled “Taking What God is Giving.” In it Dr. Richie tells us that to posses what God is Giving we must hear God’s call and heed his commands.
in this sermon we are in 1 Corinthians 13-18 we are finishing up 1 Corinthians. This sermon is called “Strong and Submissive.” Dr. Richie Allen teaches us about what we should look for in a leader.
In this Sermon Dr. Richie Allen preaches in 1st Corinthians 16: 5-9 called “ A Man on the Move.” During the sermon Dr. Allen tells us about the doors God opens and how he gives Opportunity and with it will come opposition.
How do you want to leave your legacy? What example are you setting in your household, job, and daily life? Have you wondered what the Lord has called you to do? Lets dive in as we listen to the message entitled “The Example Set Before Us” given by Brandon Thorne as we explore 1 Peter 2:21-25
As we are wondering about that abrupt shift in the world let us dive deeper into the true meaning of what happens when we give as we listen to the message entitled “Working for the Lord” given by Dr. Richie Allen as we explore 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
In this message Dr. Allen taught us about salvation and its effects on us. He went on an Excursus called What Happens When I Die? In it he taught us what happens to the material and nonmaterial parts of us after we die. All in a sermon titled “And They All Lived Happily Ever After.”
In this message from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “A Glimpse into Your Future”. What a glorious preview every believer gets to see in this text as we look forward to the reality of our resurrection, sown in weakness and raised in power.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “What Does it Mean to Be Spiritual?”. This title is the theme of several chapters here in 1 Corinthians. What was the main ingredient missing at this church in Corinth?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 14:1-35, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “What Does it Mean to Be Spiritual?”. In this hotly debated chapter, what are some principles we can apply so that we are spiritual believers who are worshipping the Lord in an orderly way?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 15:20-34, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Does What I Believe Really Matter?”. According to Paul, our behavior is a result of what we believe. Sound Doctrine helps us avoid silly contradictions with our words and our actions.
In this Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Living in Denial”. If we confess that Jesus is Risen with our lips but live our lives like Jesus is still in the grave then what are the implications? Is our preaching and faith worth the trouble?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “An Effective or Ineffective Gospel”. Where were you when you first encountered God’s Grace? The basic gospel should have primary importance in our lives because of its power and effectiveness to change sinners into saints.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Dr. Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “What Does it Mean to be Spiritual?”. For the next few chapters, this is the apostle Paul’s main theme. Take a bird’s eye view with us as we look at what it looks like for a believer to be spiritual.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “When the Church is the Church”. When the church is really who God has called her to be inside the walls of its corporate worship gatherings, the body of Christ is edified and encouraged. Leaders are developed and light is displayed for a dark world to see. We talk often about being the church outside of the walls, but are we also being the church inside of the walls?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Culturally Appropriate Public Worship”. In this difficult text to understand, does God care how we act in our corporate worship service? If the worship of God is of the utmost importance then we better worship Him with the right attitude and avoid the things He says to avoid.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 10:22-11:1, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon called “Guidelines for Gray Areas”. Is everything black and white in your life or do from time to time encounter some “gray areas” where you may not know exactly what the Lord would want you to do. There’s good news! The apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, gives us some principles that we can apply to help us navigate these gray areas.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Spiritual Pressure that Prepares us for Winning”. In the process of turning a lump of coal to a diamond, pressure is needed. What is the purpose of trials? God’s Word never fails to point to the way of escape and it may not be a door to escape the trial as much as it is a Person who is faithful in the midst of trial.
In this Part 1 message from 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Spiritual Pressure that Prepares us for Winning”. In life there are critical junctures where we can do one of two things. We can in faith embrace the test that God has prepared for us and all it to develop us. Or we can respond in disbelief and fall into temptation that satan uses to destroy us.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Spiritual Privileges that Should Promote Winning”. Just as the Lord led the Israelites by a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day to where He desires us to go, the Lord leads His people today. What privileges we have as He continues to make us into the image of His Son, Jesus!
In this message from 1 Kings 13, Caleb McVay preached a message entitled “When the Strong Become Roadkill”. Sin is subtle and can even take out the strongest followers of Christ if we are not careful to kill sin and run away from it in our lives.
In this message from Joshua 14:6-15, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Get Home!”. Caleb was just cut from a different cloth. What principles can learn from his life to help get home to God’s preferable future for us?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 9:23-27, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Winning at Grace in 2023”. How is winning defined and what steps must we take to be a Christian and a church that overcomes?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Conquering Cultural Christianity”. What are some of the characteristics the church at Corinth displayed that Paul was calling them to turn away from. Could the church today be doing some of the same things that we must overcome?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Kindly Confronting our Culture”. The truth may not be popular with our culture but as the people of God we must stand for the truth in love. As the saying goes “truth without love isn’t truth and love without truth isn’t love”.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Crippling Characteristics of Cultural Christianity”.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 4:14-21, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Who Cares?”. What does pastoral care look like? How can you become a disciple who cares about the spiritual welfare of others? Paul’s message is very clear, imitate me he says.
In this message from Ephesians 6:1-4, John Wilson preached a sermon entitled “Focusing on the Family”. Biblical parenting can be challenging so what steps can parents take to raise their kids in the admonition and discipline of the Lord?
In this message from 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “How Do You Look?”. We shouldn’t think to highly of church leaders, they are just servant and stewards of God who are under-rowers for the church. As we pray for wind to blow to sail the ship in the right direction, we are to keep rowing hard and have the right perspective of ourselves as well. At the end of the day, the approval of one person- Jesus Christ, should be the only thing we should be concerned about.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Your Building Permit Has Been Issued”. Whether we know it or not, every believer is making a contribution to the Kingdom of God. They can either contribute something of value like marble or something that is worthless like straw. There will be a day when stand before the Lord and our contributions will be revealed with fire to test the quality of our work. If our contributions remain, we will receive a reward. If our contributions are burned up, they will suffer loss.
In this message from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “The Tale of the Tape: How Do We Measure Up?”.
In this message from Mark 9, guest preacher Bill Jessup preached a message entitled “With Prayer and Fasting”. There is a time when the darkness around us is so prevalent that the only way to push back the darkness is with much prayer and fasting.
In this message, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “The Benefits of Spiritual Maturity” from 1 Corinthians 2:6-16. The goal of every church should be to have it’s congregation grow up into spiritual maturity. What privileges the people of God have access to that help them grow into fully functional followers of Christ!
In this message from Genesis 50:15-21, John Wilson preached a sermon entitled “Forgiving Debtors”. What are some ways that we can forgive from the heart those who hurt us? Maybe the apology will never come, are we still required to be willing to forgive?
In this message, Dr Richie Allen preached part 2 of a sermon entitled “Attracting a Crowd or Growing a Church: A Model For Meaningful Ministry”. What is the Apostle Paul’s methods for growing a church? Will we take a pragmatic approach or depend on the power of the Spirit of God?
In part 1 of this message from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Attracting A Crowd or Growing a Church: A Model For Meaningful Ministry”. In who are we going to trust, the wisdom of man or in the power of God?
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “How Will We Hold It Together?”. What is formula for a church to keep the unity when it has various agendas inside its walls?
In this message from 1st Corinthians 1:4-9, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “A Simple Solution to Some Serious Problems”. The church at Corinth had some serious issues, but if you are in Christ Jesus there is a source of grace that never runs out, that is greater than our sin, and gives every church what it needs to fulfill the Great Commission.
Here is part 2 of Dr Richie Allen’s Missions 101 training for Grace Church. Learn what the 3 non-negotiable principles that are vital to not violate on the mission field.
In this sermon from Psalm 96, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Why is Grace a Sending Church?”. We serve and worship a God who is not only great but He is greatly to be praised. He is a God who is a missionary at heart and He is too great a God to only be worshipped by small tribes only. He is worthy of worship from every person who has been created in His image. Oh that we would be a church that would hasten the day for when He comes again!
In this basic missiology training, Dr Richie Allen taught what the difference between “missions” and “ministry” is. How missional of a believer are you and do you agree with Charles Spurgeon who once said “every believer is either a missionary or an imposter?”. Listen in on part 1 of Missions 101 at Grace Church!
In our concluding message from the book of Ruth, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Destination: The Place of Blessing” from Ruth 4:1-18. Following Jesus on the road He has you on is a process, with deterents and speed bumps along the way. However, the process is rewarding and in the end is totally worth the cost of following Jesus.
In our series through the book of Ruth, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “It’s Time!” from Ruth 3”1-18. Have you gone through an difficult experience and it is time to leave behind the grief to take those next steps that God has for you to do? See how Ruth was able to be an overcomer because she realized that it was that time to move on.
In our series through the book of Ruth, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “What Every Believer Needs” from Ruth 2:14-23. The Lord puts mentors in our life for a reason, who is a Naomi that can speak into your life to help you see things that you may not see?
In this Father’s Day message, John Wilson preached a sermon entitled “Leaving a Godly Legacy” from Genesis 25:7-11. What are some ways dads can be influencers of others long after they breath their last breath? Find out how Abraham passed on a legacy that is still impacting people today.
In this message from Ruth 2:8-13, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Help That Does Not Hurt”. There is a way you can help others that destroys initiative and diminishes people’s dignity. Boaz shows us how biblically we are to help others with hurting them or hurting ourselves.
In this message from Ruth 2:1-7, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Outstanding In Your Field”. Find out what are some characteristics that Ruth and Boaz displayed that we can put into practice in our lives so that we can be outstanding in our fields!
In this message from our series through the book of Ruth, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “3 Fates At 1 Fork” from Ruth 1:6-22.
In this message from Matthew 6:25-34, John Wilson preached a message entitled “Don’t Worry, Trust God”. We all at times can struggle with worry, and Jesus Himself gives us timely counsel on why we should stop worrying and trust our Sovereign God who provides for even the most insignificant things in His creation. If our Heavenly Father cares for even the birds, how much are you worth to Him?
In our new series in the book of Ruth, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Decisions, Decisions…” from Ruth 1:1-7. Bad decisions are not as easily reversed as we may think.
In this Easter message, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “When Faith Becomes Sight” from Genesis 22:1-18. Abraham’s rock solid confidence in God’s Word led him to Mount Moriah, where Jehoveh-Jireh once again provided.
In this message from our series in the book of Jonah, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “How To Live Life Mule Lipped” from Jonah 4:1-11. When you don’t get your way, do you get upset at the Lord?
In this message from Mark 14:1-11, guest preacher Thomas Gamble preached a sermon entitled “Perspectives”. In this text we see just how different the perspectives where when it came to Jesus.
In this message in our series through the book of Jonah, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Disaster Averted!” from Jonah 2:10-3:10. Revivals can happen when God’s word is preached, there is power in the word.
In this message from Jonah 2:1-9, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Looking at Life From the Brink of Death”. Being on the brink of death has a way of giving you a new perspective on life and what is important when your life flashes before your eyes.
In this message from Ephesians 5:23-33, John Wilson preached a sermon entitled “When A Man Loves A Woman”. When we understand the standard of how a husband is called to love his wife, it can leave husbands deflated and defeated. However, the Lord will never give us a command without also the grace to keep it. There is sometime more important about why God ordained this mystery that we call marriage.
In this message from Jonah 1:4-17, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “What God Does When A Believer Says No”. The severity of God’s grace sometimes feels like God is angry with us when, in fact, God disciplines those whom He loves. As believers, it is important to not mistake God’s anger with God’s affection. His ways are not our ways, His thoughts are not our thoughts! They are MUCH HIGHER!
In this new series in the book of Jonah, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “When God Calls” from Jonah 1:1-3. When God places a call on your life it is irrevocable. What do we run to when God calls us to do what He wants us to do? We can do it His way or the hard way, but no matter what it is still going to be His way.
In this message from Genesis 15:1-18, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Faith That Works”. How do you know for certain that you have genuine saving faith? Can this salvation ever be taken away based on your performance? Find out as we study the life of Abram in Genesis 15.
In this message from Mark 15:42-16:8, Dr Richie Allen finishes our series in the book of Mark with a sermon entitled “No Secrets!” The Resurrection of Jesus changes everything. It is the single most important event in all of Christianity that now the people of God worship their Risen King on every Sunday because it will forever be known as Resurrection Day. What will the people of God do with this news? How does it change us forever?
In this message from Mark 15:15-41, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “The Centrality of the Cross”. The Cross is the central theme in redemption history and more is happening than what meets the eyes. Grace is being poured out on sinners while the crowd is mocking Jesus. As Jesus breathes His last, the veil is torn and the purpose of the cross is revealed. Atonement for sin and the Propitiation of the wrath of God is all accomplished for one reason, we now have access to God through the blood of Jesus.
In this sermon from Mark 14:53-72, Dr Richie Allen preached “What It Is Not” as Jesus is brought before the Sanhedrin. Peter finds himself following Jesus at a distance due to not preparing himself in the hours before in the Garden. What else can we learn from these final hours of Jesus’ earthly life? Find out in “What It Is Not”.
In this message in our series through the book of Mark, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Life Lessons from Judas, Jesus and a Naked Man” from Mark 14:42-53. There are life lessons we can from these men that we can apply to our lives so that we can live useful lives for the Kingdom of God.
In this message from John 21:15-17, Tony Deese preached a sermon entitled “Failed, yet Forgiven”. Just a few days earlier, Peter failed publicly by denying Jesus 3 times. In this passage we see a beautiful picture of what it means to be forgiven and to be restored publicly.
In this sermon from Mark 14:27-42, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled A Disciple’s Defining Moments. Just exactly what did Jesus already win for us while in the Garden? How can we know the will of the Father? How can we overcome when those defining moments arise in our lives? Tune in to find out!
In this message in our series through the book of Mark, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled Implementing Lasting Change from Mark 14:22-31. In what Dr Allen likes to call the “First Supper”, this scene gives us some insight on how we can can implement changes that last in our lives.
In this message from Mark 14:12-21, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Two People in the Same Place But On Different Paths”. The question is not are you in the right place, but are you on the right path that God has marked for you?
In this message from Mark 13:24-37, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Scriptural Conclusions Concerning the Second Coming”. What should the people of God be doing in light of the victorious, majestic return of the Lord Jesus Christ?
In this message from Mark 13:1-23, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Spiritual Truth about End Times”. No other topic creates more interest than the End Times. So what should the people of God be looking for as we get closer and closer to the return of Christ?
In this sermon from Psalm 95:1-7, Pastor Tony Deese preached a sermon entitled “How Awesome is AWESOME?” teaching us how and why we should worship the God of the Bible.
In this sermon from Mark 12:35-44, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Truth and Consequences”. The gold standard of a New Testament believer isn’t who has the most, it is determined by who has you the most. Listen to this sermon as we see the example of a widow who catches the eye of Jesus.
In this sermon from Mark 12:28-34, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Evangelism with Jesus”. As we study what Jesus did when people around us have questions we can begin to evangelize a little more like Jesus did.
In this message from Mark 12:18-27, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “How Can We Go Wrong?”. As the people of God know the Word of God, they will in turn know the God of the Bible and avoid making life mistakes.
In this passage from Mark 12:13-17, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “How Not to Step In It”. There are some things you need to recognize, know and keep to avoid traps that satan will set for you. It is quite interesting who will join forces in order to stop the people of God from advancing the Kingdom of God.
In this message from Mark 12:1-12, Dr Richie Allen preaches a sermon entitled “Excuse Me, How do I get to Hell from Here?”. If you asked Siri for steps to take, this passage gives us a pathway that would take people that direction.
In this sermon from Mark 11:1-10, Dr Richie Allen explains what is really going on during the Triumphal Entry! Who are you tied to in the ministry to learn from? What do we need to do to be used by God. Find out in this sermon entitled “Donkeys, Disciples, and Doctrine”.
In this sermon from Mark 10:46-52, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “The Gospel According to Bartimaeus”. What obstacles are in the way that keep you away from getting on the pathway to Jesus? The cure is only found in one place.
In this sermon from Mark 11:27-33, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Leaving Church with Unanswered Questions”. If you want your questions answered listen to what Jesus requires those who come to him with questions.
In this sermon from Jeremiah 17:1-10, guest preacher Tony Deese shared what the Lord had struck his heart with from this text. In this sermon called “The Deceitfulness of the Human Heart”, Bro. Tony described how sin can still effect the heart of the believer. May we never get to the place where our sin isn’t ever before us and that we know when we have grieved the heart of God.
In this message from Mark 10:32-45, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled Self-Rising is for Dough, not Disciples. As disciples of Christ, are we living for true glory and true greatness or seeking our own? In Christianity, the way up is actually down and if you want to be great then you must become a servant. For Jesus Himself said, “I have come not to be served, but to serve and to give my life as a ransom for many.”
In this sermon from Mark 10:17-22, we find a young, rich and religious man who had an urgent question for Jesus. Jesus’ response seems to be a completely than we would give someone who truly was seeking eternal life. This sermon entitled “What Would Jesus Say to a Man from Bonifay?”, Dr Richie Allen explains why the gospel is essential and what the goal of the gospel is. Eternal life isn’t just a place, or a plan for your life, heaven is found in a person and His name is Jesus.
The Pharisees would often try to trap Jesus with certain questions like “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”. We can learn a lot about God’s intentions for marriage in Dr Richie Allen’s sermon from Mark 10:1-9 entitled “High Risk, High Reward”.
In this sermon from Mark 9:14-29, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “The Little Church That Could Not”. How important is prayer when it comes to doing anything of eternal significance in the Kingdom of God? A much needed word the church in America needs to hear!
In this sermon, guest preacher Jim Wells preached sermon entitled “The Good Life” from Matthew 6:31-33. In a society that emphasizes the American Dream sometimes that clashes with what God is calling us to do. But take heart, the Lord knows what we need and just asks us to obey Him and be His child.
In this sermon from Mark 9:2-9, what can we learn about the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ? In this message entitled “A Mountaintop Experience”, Dr Richie Allen explains how these experiences are wonderful but are the exception rather than 99% of where normal life is lived.
What are the minimum requirements to be a follower of Jesus Christ? The Lord Jesus desires for His people to not only confess Him with our lips but also with our lives. In this message from Mark 8:27-9:1, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “A Consistent Confession”.
Sometimes we the people of God just don’t see what the Lord is teaching us the first time around. In this sermon from Mark 8:1-26, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Ok, One More Time” which will help us understand how the Bible says we can have a better spiritual vision.
In this sermon from 1 Peter 1:1-9, John Wilson discusses what makes Christians distinct from all the other people on the earth in this sermon entitled “Living in Hope”.
In this sermon from Mark 7:31-37, Dr Richie Allen preached a message entitled “Good at Everything”. When was the last time you were astonished that the Lord “has done all things well”?
In this sermon from Mark 6:14-29, Dr Richie Allen explains how there is always something that happens to people who sit under the preaching of God’s Word. In this message entitled “The Pathway to Somewhere”, find out what the sequence that happens when truth pierces the heart of a sinner.
In this message from Mark 6:7-13, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “How Do You Make This Thing Work?”. Before we are sent out to be on mission for the Lord Jesus, there are some things that first must happen to prepare us to see God’s power displayed through us in order for this thing to work!
In this message from Mark 6:1-6, Dr Richie Allen describes something that makes Jesus marvel in a sermon called “The Devastating Consequences of Disbelief”.
In this sermon from Mark 5:35-43, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Your Turn is Coming”. Be encouraged to know that that even when it seems like there is a delay or even if your situation seems to be deteriorating, that Jesus knows all about it. Just hang on, your turn is coming.
In this message from Mark 5:21-34, Dr Richie Allen preached on “A Model for Mothers to Follow”. When you only have one move remaining, what will you do in desperation to find help and mercy in time of need?
In this message from Acts 23:1-11, John Wilson preached a sermon entitled The Pathway to Point B. What is God’s Preferred Future for your life and if you find yourself veering off that pathway, how do you get back on the right track? No one showed the gift of encouragement greater than our Lord Jesus and we need it especially when we are fail miserably at times.
In this message from Mark 5:1-20, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “One Man”. Not only do the winds and the waves obey the voice of Jesus but so do demons. There is a spiritual war going on around us whether we realize it or not.
In this message from Mark 4:35-41, Dr Richie Allen preached a sermon entitled “Totally Blown Away”. What has God down lately to totally blown your mind? The problems and storms in your life are just platforms for the Lord to display His Sovereignty.
In this sermon from Mark 4:1-12, 21-25 Dr Richie Allen explains the difference between those who are inside the Kingdom of God and those who are outside the Kingdom of God. And believe it or not, “our relation to the Word is the litmus test of our identity.”
On this Easter Sunday, Dr Richie Allen preached on the parable of the sower from Mark 4:3-9, 13-20. Anytime people sit under the Word of God there is a response that happens. What happens when we have ears to really hear, will the Word of God produce a crop in us and through us or will the crop fail? Find out in The Farming Side of Faith: Crop Failure or Bumper Harvest!
In this message from Mark 2:13-22, Dr Richie Allen explains why we see two different responses sinners and the self-righteous have to Jesus in a sermon entitled “Loved or Hated?”.
In this sermon from Mark 2:1-12, Dr Richie Allen explains what it looks like “When Jesus is in the House”. There are some things we need to avoid and there are some things we should enjoy! How determined are you to bring your friends to Jesus to have their greatest need met?
In this message from Mark 1:40-45, Dr Richie Allen’s sermon “Come to Jesus” shows a beautiful picture of the gospel at work in the life of a leper who knew Jesus can heal him, but is Jesus willing? Not only is Jesus willing, He flips the question. Now we can walk in obedience, but will we?
What are some characteristics of churches where biblical preaching is absent? In this message from Mark 1:21-28, Dr Richie Allen discusses the importance of biblical preaching and how it just may be more rare than we sometimes think it is.
In this message from Mark 1:14-20, Dr Richie Allen preached “Its About Time!” explaining the context of when Jesus first called His disciples as they were fishing. Find out what believers can do to redeem the time!
As we begin our new series in the book of Mark, Dr Richie Allen preached this message entitled “Living Up to the Introduction” from Mark 1:1-13. Any my word, does Jesus, the Son of God, live up to His introduction.
In this Sunday School lesson, John Wilson discusses what the problem is with the decline of Christianity in America. What is lacking in our churches? The same thing that plagued the church in Ephesus is still a problem for the church at large today. We desperately need more leaders that the Bible describes in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
In our Sunday School hour, Dr Richie Allen tackled one of the more difficult passages in the entire Bible. What does God’s word teach when it comes to ladies using their spiritual gifts in the church? Find out here in this much needed word from 1 Timothy 2:9-15
In this message from Dr Richie Allen in John 11, what can you do to be a described as “More than a Conqueror” in the midst of difficult circumstances. Is “walking in the light” something every ordinary believer can do?
In this message from Dr Richie Allen in John 11, what can you do to be a described as “More than a Conqueror” in the midst of difficult circumstances. Is “walking in the light” something every ordinary believer can do?
In our series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the book of John, this week we looked at the 6th sign from John 9:1-38. In this message called “Seeing Clearly in a Muddy Situation”, Dr Richie Allen explains how we as the people of God can see more clearly in our present circumstances.
In this message, Dr Richie Allen preached from Mark 6:45-52 and he describes why the Lord Jesus will use even the storms that come our way for our own good and His glory.
In this message by guest preacher Lewis Miller, we look to the Scriptures to see how the Bible answers this most important question.
What kind of faith does Jesus want us to possess? In this sermon entitled “A Step Up in Faith” from John 4:46-54, Dr Richie Allen discusses the 2nd sign that Jesus performed in the book of John.
Follow along with us this week as we conclude this sermon series at the end of Genesis. We look at how death can resurrect unburied past problems.
In this message from Genesis 49:8-12, Dr Richie Allen preaches on the last words of Jacob to his son Judah, a prophetic word that shaped the future of all mankind. The lion from the tribe of Judah would come one day to rule and to reign.
In this message from Genesis 49:1-7, Dr Richie Allen preaches on how the past and sin patterns in the lives of Reuben, Simeon and Levi have an effect on their next generations. But there is good news, there is something that is stronger and more powerful than our family of origin and that is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this message from Genesis 47:1-10, Dr Richie Allen explains in this sermon “Blessed and Blessing” how believers have been blessed by the Lord. However, there is a reason why the Lord has blessed us in order that we will be a blessing to others.
In this message from Genesis 46:1-7, Jacob’s spirit had been revived when he believed the good news that Joseph was alive and reigning. Dr Richie Allen describes the behavior that Moses describes seen in Jacob that one can expect from someone who has been revived. What do they prioritize and what do they proceed by? Find out in this message as we can continue our series in the book of Genesis.
In this message from Dr Richie Allen, he takes us through Numbers 11:16-17 as Grace Church looks to God’s word as new leadership is established at Grace Church. Every time a member or leader is added to the membership role, we should be taking one step closer to “Getting to God’s Destiny” for our church.
In this message from Genesis 44, Dr Richie Allen preaches a sermon from Genesis 44 as we continue our series on “Lessons in Leadership”. Something amazing happens when we confess our sin, He is faithful and just not only to forgive us our sins but to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Before you can do what God is calling you to do, there are some character traits that we need to develop in us. In this message, Dr Richie Allen preaches from Genesis 43 a sermon entitled “Before” in our series “Lessons in Leadership”.
Guest speaker Kerri Helsel led the women of Grace Church through a study on the topic of Spiritual Warfare. The struggle is real and learning to stand firm and to how to put on the armor of God is key if we are to do anything of eternal value for the Kingdom of God.
Guest speaker Kerri Helsel led the women of Grace Church through a study on the topic of Spiritual Warfare. The struggle is real and learning to stand firm and to how to put on the armor of God is key if we are to do anything of eternal value for the Kingdom of God.
In this message from Genesis 42, Dr Richie Allen preaches on “When God Closes In”. To prepare us to do ultimately what He has planned for us to do find out some principles of what God does when He closes in on us.
There is coming a day as Christ’s workmanship that we be prepared to do the good works that God has planned for us long ago. In this message from Genesis 41, Dr Richie Allen speaks to us on the subject of “Your Day in His Program”. Will you be ready when it is your turn to stand up at the plate?
In our series “Lessons in Leaderships”, Dr Richie Allen speaks on some characteristics evident in person of Joseph in Genesis 40. Every single one of us has the potential to becoming a leader in the Kingdom of God, find out if you are prepared to take that next step!
In this message, Dr Richie Allen goes on an excursus on the nature of revelation. How has God spoken and how does God speak today? This is a much needed word to the church today.
In our series “Leadership Lessons in Genesis”, Dr Richie Allen gives some biblical principles of leadership that Joseph learned the hard way in Genesis 39.
In this message from Genesis 37, Dr Richie Allen gives us a “Profile of a Prospective Leader” shown to us through the life of Joseph. We believe that every believer has the potential of becoming a leader that God can use in a mighty way to build His church and advance His kingdom.
In this message, Thomas Gamble walks us through what Psalm 73 teaches us: Things Aren’t as They Seem.
In this message, Dr Richie Allen finishes up his series through the book of Romans. Find out what believers need to do to “Carry On” and what God is able to do so that we can “Carry On”.
So what is a healthy church? In the Apostle Paul’s roll call from Romans 16:1-16, the Lord is giving us insight to what a healthy church consists of, what it is united by, what it is divided by, and it is known by. In this message, Dr. Richie Allen is preaching from Romans 16:1-16.
We all have major decisions to make from time to time. What does the Bible have to say about how we should make those decisions? In this message entitled “Making Good Decisions”, Dr Richie Allen gives us some biblical wisdom from Romans 15:22-33 to help us make good decisions.
What does a church that makes a difference prioritize? Find out in Romans 15:14-21 as Dr. Richie Allen explains what Paul teaches about a church that makes a difference!
What are some convictions that you can lay down so that others do not stumble? In this message from Romans 14, Dr Richie Allen preaches a sermon called “Mountain out of a Molehill.” For the church to function properly and do what God has called her to do, we must learn how to keep molehills exactly that…molehills.
In this message from Romans 15:1-16, Dr Richie Allen explains according to the Bible the church should all be in the business of “Raising Babies”. Listen to this sermon and find out what God’s Word means!
In this relevant message on Mother’s Day, Dr Richie Allen preaches from Romans 13:11-14. Find out what Paul says the church needs to do “In Times Like These”.
As we celebrate Dr. Allen’s 30 year anniversary in the ministry, here is a message entitled “Over Our Head in Debt” from Romans 13:8-10 that reminds us of the love debt that we can never pay off.
In this message from Romans 12:9-20, the apostle Paul explains what it looks like practically to not just talk the talk of being a Christian but to walk the walk. Dr. Allen has entitled this sermon “Getting Real” for those who are really wanting to follow Jesus.
We hear a lot about the Separation of Church and State but not much on the Cooperation of the Church and State. In this message from Romans 13:1-7, Dr Richie Allen explains what the Bible says about the authority that God has given the government and how we should then now live in light of that.
In this message, Dr Richie Allen concludes our series “Gifted for God’s Glory.” The Spiritual Gift of Mercy is the last motivational gift found in Romans 12:6-8.
In this message, Dr Richie Allen teaches on the 6th motivational gift from our series “Gifted For God’s Glory”. Tune in and discover more of how the spiritual gift of administration can glorify God and build up the body of Christ.
As we continue our series “Gifted for God’s Glory”, Dr Richie Allen teaches on the spiritual gift of giving. This is the 5th of 7 motivational gifts from Romans 12 that the Spirit of God graciously gives to believers in the church to glorify Him and to edify one another.
In this message, Dr. Richie Allen gives a biographical sketch of Barnabas and the Apostle Paul to show us how the spiritual gift of encouragement was so edifying to the early church. The spiritual gift of exhortation is the 4th motivational gift that we will look at from Romans 12:6-8 in our series “Gifted for God’s Glory”.
As we continue our series “Gifted for God’s Glory”, in this message Dr Allen explains the characteristics of a believer who has the spiritual gift of teaching. The spiritual gift of teaching is the 3rd motivational gift of 7 that is mentioned in Romans 12:6-8.
As Dr Richie Allen continues our series “Gifted for God’s Glory”, in this message from Romans 12:7 you will learn the characteristics of a believer who is walking in the Spirit and has the spiritual gift of service. The spiritual gift of service is the 2nd of 7 motivational gifts that really shape how a believer who has this gift thinks. Find out who else in the Bible also had the characteristics of this particular motivational gift!
In our new series Gifted for God’s Glory, Dr. Richie Allen details what it looks like for someone to have the gift of prophecy and how valuable it is for the Kingdom to use this gift rightly to glorify God and edify our brothers and sisters in Christ.
In our new series “Gifted for God’s Glory”, Dr Richie Allen introduces what the difference between talents and God-given supernatural, irrevocable gifts His people that are able to build up one another and ultimately the Kingdom of God. This series from Romans 12:6-8 will help you to understand ourselves better and understand others better so that we can serve Him!
In this message from 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Thomas Gamble shows us some ways we can pass on the gospel that has been entrusted to us.
In this message Dr Richie Allen kicks off our new series “Living Your Faith” from Romans 12:3-5 and begins to answer the question-What does a surrendered Christian life look like?
In this message, Discipleship Pastor John Wilson preaches a sermon entitled “Praise God All Creatures Here Below” from Jude 24-25. He goes on to explain that some scriptures are just so penetrating and stunning that it leaves us with just one response: to worship the Lord. Before Genesis 1:1, God was worthy to be praised. After the last trumpet has sounded, God will still be worthy of our praise. And as we reflect on what Jesus has done for us and what He is still doing for us as our Great High Priest, God is worthy of our praise right now!
If God can change a man like Saul into one of Christianity’s biggest advocates then He can change anyone. In this message, guest preacher Todd Unzicker shares the good news of how God loves to save sinners and give us what we all really want: God Himself.
Sin over-promises and under-delivers. This world seeks to conform us into its image and offers us a false, fleeting peace. We can never be satisfied when drinking from a broken cistern. In this message, Dr. Richie Allen urges believers to get hooked on the gospel that what it offers lives up to what it claims to give- true satisfaction. The invitation is to taste and see that the Lord is good and in light of God’s mercies, the logical response is to lay our lives down and live for the things of God.