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GracePoint Church - Coppell, Texas
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Pastor Chris Meads teaches from Philippians 3:1-16 about the holy discontentment that drives Paul to pursue the fullness of life in Christ. Rather than trusting in his own righteousness or accomplishments, Paul counts everything as loss compared with the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. Because Christ has made us His own, we do not settle into the faith, but press forward by His grace to know Him more.
Pastor Hayden Moore teaches through Psalm 1, showing that every person is walking one of two paths: the way of the righteous or the way of the wicked. This message reminds us that true blessedness comes from delighting in God's Word and being rooted in Christ, not from worldly success or personal performance. Ultimately, Psalm 1 points us to Jesus, the perfectly righteous One who secured God's blessing for all who trust in Him.
Pastor Deepak Benjamin teaches through Romans 6:1-14 and explains how the gospel transforms a believer’s relationship with sin. This sermon reminds Christians that they are no longer defined by their old identity, but are now alive to God through union with Christ. Through grace, believers are empowered to fight sin, walk in surrender, and live in the freedom Christ provides.
Psalm 15 asks who can meet with God, and the answer reveals an impossible standard of blamelessness. Nathan Baldwin shows how this psalm is meant to humble us, exposing our inability to meet God’s requirements. The good news is that Jesus fulfills Psalm 15 for us and gives us His righteousness by faith.
In this sermon, Pastor Bobby Padgett preaches from 2 Timothy 4:6-22, exploring Paul’s final plea to Timothy: “Come to me before winter.” Through the contrast between faithful Timothy and worldly Demas, he challenges believers to remain steadfast in their devotion to Christ and detached from the distractions of this world. This message calls us to prepare now to finish well and to be people who would respond in faith if God sent us such a letter.
Pastor Chris Meads teaches from Revelation 6–7, where the Lamb breaks open the seals and the Four Horsemen ride out. Though the imagery is dark, this passage reveals that Jesus reigns sovereignly over all history—even over judgment and suffering. Those sealed by the Holy Spirit are secure in Christ and will stand on the day of His return.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads unpacks Revelation 4–5 where John is lifted into heaven and sees God’s throne at the center of all things. No one is found worthy to open the scroll of God’s plan—until the Lion of Judah appears as a slain Lamb, Jesus Christ. Through His sacrificial death, Jesus has conquered sin and death, securing our future and calling us to live in worship of the One who is worthy.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads unpacks the central question of Revelation: who wins in the end? Through John’s vision of Christ the Conqueror and Comforter, we see that Jesus stands with His church, reigning in victory and calling His people to endure. No matter what we face, Revelation assures us that if we have Christ, we already share in His eternal triumph.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads launches our Revelation series with a call to see Jesus clearly as the reigning King. Revelation is not a puzzle to decode but a blessing for God’s people—an unveiling of Christ who rules now and will return in glory. This message challenges us to live faithfully under His reign with confidence and hope.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches on staying spiritually awake for Christ's return, using a hunting story to illustrate how believers can fall asleep and miss the moment. He outlines three ways to remain vigilant: staying watchful against sin, anchoring hope in Christ's promises, and actively participating in Kingdom work. The message challenges believers to model spiritual readiness for the next generation while living with urgency for Christ's unexpected return.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads examines how parents often prioritize external achievement over raising disciple makers, using his experience in North Dallas student ministry to illustrate this middle-class idol. Through the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, he demonstrates how genuine encounter with Jesus naturally leads to witness as worship, not obligation. He challenges believers to examine whether they've centralized Christ or worldly achievement, emphasizing that disciple-making is urgent work for all ages, not a future goal for mature believers only.
In this sermon, Family Ministry Director Aisea Babcock explores how love serves as the defining characteristic that Jesus said would mark His true disciples, drawing from 1 John 4:7-12 and John 13:34-35. He challenges listeners to examine whether love is truly the first thing people notice about them and emphasizes that the next generation learns to love by watching it embodied in our daily lives rather than just hearing sermons about it. This message calls Christians to intentionally hand down God's sacrificial love as the most important legacy we can leave.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches from Colossians 2:6-8 about walking in Jesus the same way we received Him - with Christ as the absolute center and focus of our lives. He warns against false teachings that sound Christian but are actually man-centered, emphasizing that spiritual growth comes not from behavior modification but from beholding Christ and being transformed from the inside out. The message challenges believers to discern cultural messages and hand down a Christ-centered legacy to the next generation of disciples.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches from John 6 about Jesus as the bread of life, emphasizing that effective discipleship requires more than just sharing gospel stories. Using his childhood candy-eating experience as an analogy, he explains how we must show others their need for Jesus before they recognize it themselves. The message challenges believers to move beyond surface-level evangelism to demonstrating how the gospel directly addresses each person's deepest spiritual hunger.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads wraps up the summer study of Daniel by examining the apocalyptic vision of a future despotic king who will exalt himself as God and wage war across nations before being destroyed by Christ's return. He challenges the fear-based approach to end times teaching, arguing that biblical prophecy should fill believers with hope rather than terror. The sermon emphasizes that while troubling times await, Christians can walk confidently knowing that evil will have its day but Christ will have the last word.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches from Daniel 9, where the prophet expects the 70-year exile to end but discovers God has a greater plan requiring endurance over 490 years. Through Daniel's passionate prayer of confession and heaven's response declaring "you are greatly loved," we learn to cast ourselves on God's mercy and develop durable faith for the long haul. This message challenges our instant-gratification culture and calls believers to forge a legacy of enduring faithfulness.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores Daniel's apocalyptic vision of the ram and goat, revealing God's prophetic timeline of world empires and the persecution His people will face. He explains how historical figures like Antiochus IV Epiphanes serve as patterns for future antichrists, while emphasizing that all earthly kingdoms are temporary and will ultimately be overthrown by God's eternal kingdom. The sermon challenges believers to find their security and identity in God's unchanging sovereignty rather than in temporary earthly powers like nations or governments.
This week, Jon Mindrup teaches from Daniel 7, exploring the shift from historical narrative to prophetic vision. He walks us through the meaning behind Daniel’s vision of four beasts and reveals the hope that comes with the Son of Man’s everlasting kingdom. The message challenges us to live as faithful exiles, placing our allegiance in Christ above all earthly powers.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores Daniel chapter 4, where the brutal King Nebuchadnezzar undergoes a shocking transformation after God humbles him through seven years of madness for his pride. The sermon challenges believers to examine whether they desire revenge or redemption for their enemies, using Daniel's compassionate response as a model for how we should pray for and seek the restoration of those who wrong us. Through contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's repentance with Belshazzar's defiance in Daniel 5, Pastor Chris presents the gospel as God's merciful offer to humble us for salvation rather than destruction.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches from Daniel 3 and 6 about standing firm when worldly kingdoms demand compromise of biblical faith, using the stories of the fiery furnace and lion's den. He challenges believers to maintain faithful worship rhythms that prepare them for cultural pressures, refusing to bow to false authorities even when facing persecution or being "canceled." The message emphasizes that God meets His people in their trials and uses their faithfulness to reveal His glory to unbelievers.
In this Father’s Day sermon, Pastor Bobby Padgett teaches from Daniel 2, reminding us that God is always working for our good—even when we can’t see it. Through Daniel’s faithful response to King Nebuchadnezzar, we learn about honor, prayer, and God’s eternal kingdom. This message calls us to live with hope, watchfulness, and contentment in light of Christ’s reign.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads launches a new study in Daniel Chapter 1, exploring how God's people navigate life in exile when surrounded by world powers that oppose God. Using the story of Daniel and his three friends refusing to compromise their faith in Babylon, Pastor Chris demonstrates that believers can stand firm against cultural pressure because God remains sovereign over all earthly kingdoms. The sermon challenges Christians to resist accommodation with culture and boldly pursue Christ's mission, trusting in God's ultimate victory through Jesus.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads examines what makes the New Covenant truly "new" by comparing the veiled glory of the Old Covenant with the unveiled glory revealed in Jesus Christ. While the Old Covenant's glory was so intense that people had to shield themselves from God's presence, the New Covenant removes the spiritual veil over our hearts through the Holy Spirit, allowing us to behold Christ's glory directly. He explains how transformation happens not through trying harder, but by beholding Jesus and being changed by His glory from one degree to another.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores how God's covenants serve as chapter markers in the Bible's unified story of redemption, showing the pattern of God as covenant keeper and humans as covenant breakers. He examines Jeremiah 31's prophecy of the New Covenant, which promises heart renewal through the Holy Spirit, restored relationship with God, and complete reconciliation through Christ's sacrifice. The sermon challenges believers to view spiritual disciplines as means of accessing God's transforming grace rather than performance-based checklists.
In this sermon, Pastor Deepak Benjamin explores 1 Corinthians 16 as the "post-credits scene" of Paul's letter, revealing three practical principles for Christian community: giving regularly and generously, serving with flexible schedules, and supporting church leaders. He emphasizes Paul's command that "all that you do be done in love," warning against checking religious boxes without genuine love and sharing how the church's authentic care welcomed his family years ago. Deepak concludes by challenging the congregation to excel in humility, sacrifice, compassion, and generosity as they await Christ's return.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads unpacks the transformative power of resurrection hope from 1 Corinthians 15, explaining how our current bodies are merely seeds of the glorified bodies believers will receive at Christ's return. He illustrates how Jesus has made death His servant rather than our master, promising that in an instant, believers will be changed into Christ's likeness, free from sin and suffering forever. This resurrection hope should anchor believers so firmly that they become "steadfast and immovable" in their faith, living boldly for Christ's kingdom rather than being thrown about by life's changing circumstances.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores how the resurrection of Jesus provides the ultimate resolution to God's story, using 1 Corinthians 15 to show that Christ is the "firstfruits" of resurrection, promising new life to all who belong to Him. He contrasts the path of Adam, which leads to death, with the path of Christ, which leads to resurrection, culminating in God's complete reign where every wrong is made right and death itself is destroyed. Chris challenges listeners to examine whether their lives are being shaped by temporary concerns or by the certain hope of Christ's return and the eternal resolution He brings.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores Paul's powerful argument in 1 Corinthians about the centrality of resurrection to Christian faith, demonstrating that without resurrection, Christian belief becomes futile and worthy of pity. He challenges listeners to examine whether they're truly living in light of resurrection hope or merely giving intellectual assent while being tossed about by worldly concerns. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that resurrection isn't just about escaping to a spiritual heaven but God's promise to redeem physical creation, with Jesus' resurrection serving as the preview of believers' future restoration.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads preaches a bold and hope-filled Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15, declaring the resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of the Christian faith. He unpacks the gospel—Christ's death for sin and triumph over death—and challenges listeners to consider what their lives are built upon. This message is a clear call to trust in the risen Christ and live every day in light of His victory.
Pastor Chris Meads examines 1 Corinthians 14, explaining how Paul prioritizes mutual edification in church gatherings through proper use of spiritual gifts like prophecy and tongues. He clarifies that while tongues may build up the individual believer, prophecy and interpreted tongues build up the entire church, which should be our priority when we gather. The sermon challenges believers to practice Christ-shaped love by considering how their participation in church can best serve others rather than focusing on personal spiritual experiences.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches that while believers have various spiritual gifts, their primary calling is to love others as Christ loved us, emphasizing that "giftedness minus love equals nothing." He explains the characteristics of agape love—patient, kind, not envious or boastful—and how this love requires us to give ourselves without expecting anything in return. Pastor Chris concludes by highlighting that while spiritual gifts will eventually cease, love is eternal and will continue to be perfected in us as we abide in Christ.
In this sermon, Pastor Hayden Moore teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, showing how every believer has a vital role in the body of Christ. He challenges us to stop comparing our gifts to others and instead embrace how God has uniquely placed us to serve. Ultimately, love is the foundation of all spiritual gifts, shaping how we serve and build up the church.
Pastor Chris Meads teaches on 1 Corinthians 12, emphasizing that spiritual gifts are not for personal gain but for building up the church. He highlights how the Holy Spirit empowers believers in diverse ways, encouraging them to humbly serve others. This sermon challenges us to embrace our gifts, trust God’s provision, and joyfully give ourselves away for His glory.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, exposing the dangers of self-centeredness in worship and communion. The Corinthian church turns the Lord’s Supper into a divisive act, forgetting that Christ’s sacrifice unites His people. This sermon challenges believers to self-examine, repent, and approach communion in a way that truly honors Jesus.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads unpacks one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament—1 Corinthians 11:2-16—exploring the biblical concept of headship in the home and church. He explains how men are called to lead with Christlike sacrifice, while women are to honor that leadership in a way that reflects God’s design. This sermon challenges believers to embrace God’s order, glorify Christ in their roles, and live out the gospel in their relationships.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores what it truly means to glorify God in every aspect of life, breaking down Paul’s command in 1 Corinthians 10:31. He challenges the common divide between "sacred" and "secular," showing how even the smallest actions can reflect God’s worth. Through biblical insights and practical examples, this sermon calls believers to live with intentionality, seeking to honor God in their daily choices, relationships, and work.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores the nature of worship, emphasizing that every human being is a worshiper and that idolatry—giving ultimate devotion to anything other than God—is a constant danger. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10, he warns that idols capture hearts and lead people away from God, urging believers to flee from them and find true satisfaction in Christ. Pastor Chris calls the church to examine their hearts, replace misplaced affections with a greater love for Jesus, and walk together in faith, accountability, and worship.
Pastor Rocky Feemster delivers a sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, warning believers not to repeat the mistakes of the Israelites during the Exodus. He highlights five key sins—misplaced desires, idolatry, sexual immorality, testing Christ, and grumbling—challenging Christians to examine their faith beyond mere religious participation. With a message of God’s faithfulness, he reminds listeners that God always provides a way to overcome temptation and calls them to live a life of true obedience.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores 1 Corinthians 9, where Paul exemplifies becoming "all things to all people" to advance the gospel. Pastor Chris challenges believers to prioritize the message of Christ above personal freedoms, adapting selflessly to open doors for the gospel. Through vivid stories and practical insights, this message inspires a deeper commitment to serving others and living a gospel-centered life.
In this sermon from First Corinthians 9, Pastor Chris Meads explores how the Apostle Paul willingly gave up his legitimate rights as a minister to advance the gospel. Through careful examination of Paul's example, Pastor Chris reveals how our priorities and commitments are measured not by what we claim, but by what we're willing to sacrifice. The message challenges listeners to consider whether their exercise of personal freedoms helps or hinders the spread of the gospel, ultimately calling for a life that demonstrates the supreme worth of knowing and sharing Christ.
In this message from First Corinthians 8, Pastor Chris Meads explores how Christians should navigate their personal freedoms within the context of spiritual family. Through Paul's teaching about food offered to idols, we discover a timeless principle: while Christians have many liberties, love for others should guide how we exercise them. Using engaging illustrations and careful biblical exposition, Pastor Chris challenges us to follow Christ's example of sacrificial love by willingly limiting our freedoms for the sake of weaker believers.
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor Chris Meads explores the tension between marriage, singleness, and spiritual devotion. Drawing from Paul's teachings, he challenges believers to view their current life stage as an opportunity to maximize service to Christ, recognizing that our time on earth is short and the world is passing away. Meads offers practical insights into how both married and single Christians can maintain an undivided focus on God's kingdom, urging listeners to resist worldly distractions and live with an eternal perspective.
In this powerful message, Elder/Pastor Hayden Moore explores how we often try to transform ourselves into something we're not. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Moore reminds us that God has sovereignly placed us exactly where we are for a purpose. Through engaging stories and biblical insight, he challenges us to find contentment not by changing our circumstances, but by understanding our true identity in Christ. Whether you're struggling with comparison, seeking purpose, or wrestling with your current season, this message offers a fresh perspective on embracing God's calling in your life.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads preaches on biblical principles for marriage, singleness, and divorce based on 1 Corinthians 7. He explains that God's design for these areas of life should take priority over cultural norms or personal desires. Meads unpacks Paul's teaching, affirming singleness as a good path for some but noting marriage is better for those struggling with self-control. He addresses the sensitive topic of divorce, outlining the limited biblical grounds and emphasizing God's desire for reconciliation. Meads encourages the congregation to seek community understanding of these challenging issues and to rely on the transformative power of the gospel, not mere adherence to rules.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores why sexual purity matters through an examination of 1 Corinthians 6, addressing how believers should understand their bodies' purpose in relation to God. He challenges both cultural norms and misconceptions about Christian sexual ethics, explaining that sexual purity isn't merely about following rules but about recognizing that our bodies are meant for the Lord and the Lord for our bodies. The pastor emphasizes that Christians' bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and members of Christ, making sexual immorality uniquely destructive as it works against one's own body and disrupts our union with Christ. Pastor Chris reminds listeners that they were bought with a price and therefore should glorify God with their bodies rather than submit to sexual immorality.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads teaches on 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. In this passage, believers were taking each other to court over disputes rather than handling them within the church. Paul reminds the Corinthians of their high calling as believers destined to reign with Christ. This eternal perspective should inform how they resolve conflicts in the present - pursuing love, wisdom, and restoration rather than attacking one another. The pastor challenges the congregation to let their future glory in Christ guide how they handle earthly issues, reflecting the transforming grace they have received.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads is preaching from 1 Corinthians 5, which deals with a shocking case of sexual immorality within the Corinthian church. He explains that there are two main ways humans rebel against God - through their actions and through their inaction. In this case, the Corinthians are guilty of the latter, allowing a grievous sin to go unchecked in their midst. The pastor reminds the congregation that church discipline is about upholding the glory of Christ and the purity of God's people. He emphasizes that the goal is not condemnation, but restoration - to bring the unrepentant sinner to repentance. The pastor calls on the church to be doers of the word, not mere bystanders, and to embrace the difficult but necessary work of confronting and removing unrepentant sin from the community.
In this sermon, Aisea Babcock explores First Corinthians chapter 4, focusing on how to imitate Christ in daily life. Babcock outlines three main points: living in humility, embracing spiritual leadership, and recognizing that imitating Christ is a lifelong process. He emphasizes Paul's call to the Corinthian church to bridge the gap between their beliefs and practices, addressing issues of pride, division, and worldly wisdom. Babcock encourages the congregation to take concrete steps in closing this gap, such as serving others selflessly or dedicating more time to studying God's Word. He concludes by reminding listeners that through the gospel, believers are not only called but empowered to imitate Christ in their daily lives.
Jon Mindrup delivers a sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, focusing on the importance of building upon the foundation of faith in Christ with good works. He emphasizes that while salvation comes through faith alone, good works are still critically important to God. Mindrup explains that believers are called to build carefully on the foundation laid by Paul, with their works to be tested on Judgment Day. He outlines steps for identifying and performing good works, stressing the need to abide in Christ and act on opportunities to do good. The sermon addresses the concept of believers as God's temple, encourages unity among Christians, and contrasts worldly wisdom with God's wisdom. Mindrup encourages the congregation to actively participate in God's kingdom work through enduring good works.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads focuses on spiritual immaturity and growth in faith, drawing from 1 Corinthians 3. Meads compares the Corinthians' spiritual condition to infancy, explaining that though they believed themselves mature, their behavior—jealousy, strife, and division—showed they were still spiritually immature. He emphasizes that spiritual growth is a process, requiring believers to move beyond their fleshly desires and follow the Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages introspection, urging the congregation to confront areas of immaturity in their lives and seek God's help to mature in their faith.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads continues his study of First Corinthians, focusing on Paul's message about the wisdom of God versus worldly wisdom. He emphasizes that the gospel message appears foolish to those who are perishing but is the power of God for those being saved. Pastor Chris highlights Paul's approach of presenting the gospel in weakness rather than with impressive rhetoric, allowing God's power to shine through. He stresses the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit, who imparts true wisdom and resides within believers. The pastor challenges his congregation to steep themselves in this divine wisdom rather than worldly thinking, encouraging them to petition the Holy Spirit in prayer and commit deeply to God's Word. He concludes by urging his church to become ambassadors of Christ who step aside to reveal Jesus rather than elevating themselves.
Pastor Rocky Feemster delivers a sermon on the message of the cross, focusing on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. He explores how God's wisdom, often perceived as foolishness by the world, triumphs over human understanding. Feemster emphasizes that salvation comes not through human intellect or strength, but through faith in Christ crucified. He uses biblical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate how God's seemingly illogical methods often yield powerful results. Pastor Rocky encourages listeners to embrace and share the gospel message, regardless of how it may be perceived by others.
Pastor Chris Meads begins a new sermon series on First Corinthians, emphasizing the importance of unity in the church. He explains that the letter addresses the divisions and problems within the Corinthian church, urging believers to live according to the gospel rather than adopting the ways of the world. Pastor Chris highlights that unity in the church is a spiritual reality rooted in the work of Christ, and disunity reflects a failure to keep Christ at the center. He challenges the congregation to commit to unity, aligning their lives with Christ’s prayer for oneness in the church, and concludes with a prayer for unity both within GracePoint Church and among other local churches.
Pastor Chris Meads delivers a sermon on the importance of abiding in Christ to embody the lifestyle of Jesus. He emphasizes that becoming like Jesus isn't about external behavior modification, but inner transformation that comes from constantly receiving what Christ offers. Using John 15:1-11, Meads explains the vine and branches metaphor, highlighting the difference between true believers and those merely associated with Christianity. He stresses that genuine faith inevitably produces fruit, not as a condition for salvation, but as evidence of it. Pastor Chris outlines ways to abide in Christ, including living in His words, trusting in His love, and obeying His commands.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads focuses on the church's role in making the gospel visible to the world. He emphasizes Jesus' commandment to love one another and outlines five devotions of the early church from Acts 2:42-47: devotion to apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayers, and meeting needs. Meads challenges the congregation to move beyond individualistic faith and embrace a communal, mission-focused Christianity. He stresses that the church's visible witness should not aim to impress others, but to showcase the transformative power of the gospel.
Pastor Chris Meads introduces a new sermon series called "Find the Way" at GracePoint Church. He explains that this series represents a shift in the church's focus towards helping lost people find Jesus Christ. Meads contrasts the cultural message of "find your way" with the biblical truth that Jesus is the only way to God. He emphasizes the exclusivity of Christ's claim in John 14:6 and discusses the challenges of sharing this message in today's world. Chris calls on the church to boldly proclaim Christ as the sole path to salvation, while avoiding arrogance.
Pastor Chris Meads delivers a sermon on Proverbs 31, challenging common misconceptions about the "Proverbs 31 woman" and emphasizing the qualities of the true Biblical God-honoring woman. He argues that this passage is not about an unattainable ideal but rather showcases a woman forged by wisdom and the fear of the Lord. Chris highlights the strength, trustworthiness, selfless work, generosity, and wise speech of this woman, contrasting these attributes with the world's focus on external beauty and charm. He encourages both men and women to reassess what they value in womanhood, calling for a celebration of godly wisdom and Christ-likeness. Pastor Chris concludes by urging the congregation to support and pray for women as they pursue these godly qualities, emphasizing that this wisdom impacts not just individual lives but the entire community.
In this sermon, Pastor Hayden Moore explores the topic of anger through the lens of biblical wisdom, drawing from the book of Proverbs. He distinguishes between destructive and righteous anger, emphasizing the importance of self-control and proper emotional management. Hayden uses personal anecdotes and biblical references to illustrate how anger, like fire, can be both destructive and beneficial when properly controlled. He provides practical advice on managing anger, including being slow to anger, trusting in God's justice, and ensuring that anger leads to redemption rather than destruction. The sermon concludes by reminding the congregation of God's grace in response to human sin and encourages listeners to extend this same grace to others, transforming their approach to anger through the work of the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores the concept of friendship through the lens of biblical wisdom, particularly drawing from the book of Proverbs. He emphasizes that true friendship originates from God's relational nature and contrasts it with the isolating tendencies of sin. Chris outlines key principles for God-honoring friendships, including careful selection of friends, cultivating deep relationships, speaking strength through wise counsel, and loving at all times. Throughout the message, he points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of true friendship and encourages believers to model their relationships after Him. Pastor Chris challenges the congregation to reflect on their own friendships and strive for meaningful, Christ-centered connections that reflect lives transformed by the gospel.
In this sermon, Pastor Rocky Feemster explores the themes of wisdom, planning, and work from the book of Proverbs. He emphasizes the importance of committing one's work to the Lord and trusting in God's guidance when making life decisions. Rocky discusses the balance between human responsibility and divine sovereignty, encouraging listeners to seek God's plan for their lives. He stresses the value of diligent work, not just for personal gain, but as a means to honor God and help others. Rocky concludes by reminding his audience that true wisdom comes from aligning one's plans and work with God's will, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads delivers a message on facing temptation and seeking God's wisdom to overcome it. He explores the nature of temptation, emphasizing that it stems from both external and internal sources. Using Proverbs 2 as a foundation, Chris stresses the importance of seeking God's wisdom and understanding to transform our perception of temptation. He addresses sexual temptation specifically, offering biblical insights and practical steps for resistance. These include going to Christ in moments of temptation, avoiding situations that lead to sin, and for married couples, finding fulfillment in their spouses. Throughout, Chris emphasizes God's power to change hearts and overcome sin, while acknowledging the ongoing struggle believers face against temptation.
Pastor Chris Meads teaches from the Book of Proverbs on the importance of imparting wisdom and the fear of the Lord to children. He emphasizes that the greatest need for children is not external success but an internal transformation through godly instruction. Chris highlights that all children are born with a propensity for folly and sin, which requires wise parental guidance to discipline. He distinguishes biblical discipline from mere punishment, explaining that discipline aims to protect children from the consequences of sin and redirect them toward life. Chris calls on parents, teachers, and the church family to commit themselves to this high calling of imparting wisdom to the younger generations, acknowledging the need for God's help to depart from focusing solely on external behavior or disciplining out of anger. The goal is to show children the supremacy of Christ through lives centered on the fear of the Lord.
Pastor Chris Meads teaches from the Book of Proverbs on the immense power of human speech. He highlights how all of our words either lead towards life or towards death - there is no neutrality. The key issue is the condition of the human heart, as speech simply flows out of what is inside. Angry, deceptive, and self-exalting words produce death, while gracious, truthful, and wise speech gives life. The model is Christ himself, whose words always glorified God. Chris urges the church to allow Christ to transform their hearts from the inside out so that life-giving speech becomes the norm flowing from renewed, God-submitted hearts.
Pastor Chris Meads wraps up a sermon series by examining the dangers of pride and the importance of humble, wholehearted trust in God. He looks at the life of King Asa in 2 Chronicles, who initially exemplifies radical dependence on the Lord but later falls into self-reliance and pride, facing severe divine opposition as a result. Chris warns that God will not passively allow persistent pride in believers' lives but will lovingly confront it. The antidote is to continually approach the throne of grace, receiving power through Christ to change prideful hearts. Chris exhorts the church to make this humble dependence on God their defining posture as they pursue Him in the new season, living radically consecrated lives for His glory only through obvious reliance on His power working in them.
Pastor Bobby Padgett teaches on the importance of gentleness, exploring how it is a fruit of the Spirit and Trinitarian attribute that allows believers to find and show the Father. He examines passages like Isaiah 42 that describe the coming Servant who will gently yet powerfully bring justice, and Matthew 11 where Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him for soul rest by taking His gentle yoke. Bobby emphasizes that as chosen servants and children of God, gentleness is the way to submit to Jesus rather than striving in one's own strength. By exhibiting a gentle, lowly spirit like Christ's, believers can reveal the Son so He can in turn reveal the Father to others.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads tackles the sensitive topic of submission to authority. He presents five biblical reasons why Christians should submit to governing authorities and other God-ordained leadership structures. Meads emphasizes that all authority comes from God, and resisting authority is tantamount to resisting God Himself. Romans 13:1-7 teaches that governing authorities are God's servants, enacting wrath on evildoers, and submitting to them with a clear conscience is an expression of obedience to Christ. While acknowledging potential exceptions for disobedience to unbiblical commands, Meads exhorts the congregation to exhibit humility, respect, and prayerful support for leaders, even those with whom they disagree, as a witness to the submissive obedience modeled by Jesus.
Pastor Hayden Moore preaches on what it means to demonstrate true Christian love. He exposits 1 John 4:7-12, explaining that biblical love (agape) is radically different - an unmerited, sacrificial love that seeks others' wellbeing regardless of behavior, just as God loved sinners by sending Christ as a propitiation. Hayden exhorts believers to grasp God's lavish love for them and to then love others distinctively, even enemies, through care, forgiveness, generosity, and sharing the gospel. This difficult yet crucial calling to manifest supernatural love displays God's power and draws the watching world to glorify Him.
In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the importance of joyful, gospel-centered generosity in the life of a Christian. He explains that unlike human organizations seeking funding, God is self-sufficient and does not need anything from His creation. Instead, He invites believers to participate in His generosity as a means of transforming their hearts and bringing glory to Himself. Chris contrasts this with the "prosperity gospel" teaching, which wrongly promises material blessings in return for giving. Instead, the biblical principle is that God will sustain and empower those who give cheerfully, out of gratitude for the gospel. Chris challenges the congregation to examine their motivations and find their joy in the act of giving, reflecting the heart of the generous God who gave His own Son.
On Easter Sunday, Interim Pastor Chris Meads preaches about the future hope secured by Jesus' resurrection from the dead. He declares that though death currently reigns and separates humanity from God, Jesus has dethroned death through His victory on the cross. Chris explains that when Christ returns, believers' perishable bodies will be instantly transformed into imperishable, immortal bodies fit to reign with Christ forever. Death will be mocked and swallowed up in this indescribable triumph over sin. Therefore, disciples of Jesus can be steadfast and immovable, fervently doing the Lord's work, knowing their labor matters because of the reality of resurrection day to come.
On Palm Sunday, Interim Pastor Chris Meads preaches about the present implications of Jesus' resurrection and how it assures eternal salvation. He explains that while the old priestly system could not permanently deal with sin, Jesus now serves as the forever high priest. His death on the cross justifies believers, but His ongoing life and eternal intercession secure their sanctification, perseverance, and complete redemption. Christ always lives to pray for those who draw near to God through Him, guaranteeing their faith will reach its intended fulfillment. Meads encourages the congregation to rely on their living, interceding Savior rather than themselves as He holds up their relationship with God.
Pastor Bobby Padgett teaches on how the Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of Jesus as the Messiah. He walks through various prophecies in Genesis, Deuteronomy, 2 Samuel, and Isaiah that reveal details about the Messiah being the seed of the woman who will crush evil, the suffering servant who dies and rises again, the prophet like Moses, and the Son of David who will reign forever. Bobby then shows how the New Testament gospels witness the fulfillment of these prophecies in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Based on the validity of the prophetic revelations and their realization in Christ, Padgett exhorts believers to live with confidence in the power of the resurrection, obeying God wholeheartedly as faithful witnesses to the reality of who Jesus is.
In this powerful sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads dives into the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. He emphasizes how Jesus intentionally crosses cultural barriers, offering the woman "living water" - a symbol of the life she was created for in God. Chris challenges the congregation to model Jesus' example as the ultimate faithful witness by tearing down walls with those different from them, reframing the Gospel as a gift to be offered instead of facts dispensed, and realigning priorities to make space for joyfully engaging the spiritual harvest of unbelievers who desperately need Jesus. He calls them to prayerfully commit to moving towards specific individuals with the life-giving message of Christ.
Interim Pastor Chris Meads teaches on how to prepare to live as an effective witness for Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the key preparation is not trying to anticipate every possible scenario, but rather enthroning Christ as holy in one's heart through worship. When Christ is supremely exalted, believers will naturally be willing and eager to speak about Him and give a reason for their hope with gentleness and respect, even in the face of mistreatment or reviling. The world desperately needs to hear and see the transformative hope believers have in Christ and their eternal inheritance. True preparedness comes not from intellect or skills, but from a heart postured in fervent worship of Christ as Lord.
In this sermon, interim pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the need for Christians to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, not themselves, in order to courageously fulfill Jesus's Great Commission to be his witnesses. He highlights three expressions of the Spirit's power seen in Scripture - boldness, knowledge of God's Word, and miracles - while warning against pursuing spiritual manifestations for their own sake. Chris challenges all believers to humbly pray for fresh fillings of the Holy Spirit rather than self-sufficiently relying on their own abilities as they seek to make disciples. Christians need the Spirit's supernatural power to live out their witness.
In this sermon, Pastor Hayden Moore emphasizes the importance of Christians living as compelling witnesses to the gospel message. He analyzes Titus 3:1-7, highlighting the indicatives (facts) and imperatives (commands) related to the gospel. First, the passage describes the dire universal human condition of depravity. But the good news is that God in His mercy has saved us through Christ, regenerating and renewing us by grace through the Holy Spirit, adopting us as heirs of eternal life. This gospel reality should lead to a marked distinction in how Christians speak and act toward all people with grace and truth. As those captivated by Christ’s redemptive work, we are called to make disciples and faithfully proclaim this hope-filled message that testifies to God’s goodness and loving-kindness.
In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads asserts that all Christians are called to be witnesses of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives. He explains that being a witness is the God-given identity and calling of every believer, not just a select few. Meads exhorts the church to embrace opportunities to share the gospel even though it may feel uncomfortable at times. He acknowledges that Christians often fall short in living out their calling due to misplaced priorities and affections. Ultimately, Meads calls the church to reorder their lives around proclaiming the message of salvation through Christ to a lost world. This calling applies to every single Christian, so we must see our daily encounters as divine appointments and step out in courage to speak the truth.
In this sermon, Pastor Rocky stresses the importance of Christians assembling together as a church body. Just as a bicycle missing pieces won't function properly, Christians need fellowship and combined spiritual gifts to thrive. Through Christ's sacrifice, we have confidence to draw near to God, hold firmly to faith, encourage service, and regularly meet in worship. Pastor Rocky urges compromising truth and neglecting church life brings harm, while modeling love and patience bears fruit. Even seemingly small roles contribute vitally to the church's mission of spreading the life-transforming gospel message.
In his final sermon to GracePoint Church, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches an emotional message centered on the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15. He reminds the congregation of Christ's death for sins, burial, and resurrection, urging them to believe this saving message, cling to it wholeheartedly, prioritize it above all else, proclaim it to others, and live lives worthy of it. With tears, pastoral affection, and pleading prayer, Kettler charges the people to keep the gospel of Jesus as the very heart and focus of their church. He longs for them to maintain a Christ-treasuring, Scripture-saturated, Holy Spirit-dependent ministry that exalts the Lord, heralds the gospel, and impacts lives with God's transforming power.
The sermon explores the nature of heaven based on Revelation 21, contrasting common misconceptions with the biblical vision of heaven as the restoration of creation and intimate relationship with God. Chris Meads emphasizes that heaven entails the renewal of the physical world and the elimination of evil, not merely a disembodied afterlife. He stresses that the central blessing of heaven is immediate access to God's glory which will mean infinite, unhindered joy for redeemed humanity. Believers can have confident hope amidst the pains of this life because they are destined to reign with Christ in the perfection of the new creation. The sermon challenges listeners to build their lives around these heavenly realities rather than earthly comforts and pleasures which cannot ultimately satisfy.
In this sermon, Chris Meads encourages the congregation after the shocking news that Lead Pastor Chad Kettler is stepping down from his role. Chris acknowledges the range of emotions church members likely feel but urges them to recenter around eternal perspectives from 2 Corinthians 4 rather than earthly uncertainties. He shares three reasons believers should not lose heart during trials: God renews us inwardly despite outward troubles, present afflictions achieve eternal glory for those who endure, and fixing our eyes on unseen spiritual realities sustains perseverance. Chris calls for steadfast hope in Christ’s promises to equip the church to faithfully move forward. He asserts God uses such transitions to draw His people to greater reliance on Himself.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler explores how God often does unexpected and confusing things in our lives that require faith and trust from us. He shares personal stories and Biblical examples of God commanding seemingly risky or foolish things of people to ultimately fulfill His perfect plan and purposes. Kettler encourages the church that when God surprises them in 2024, they should not demand understanding but rather choose to obey, trust, and worship God, even if it's difficult or scary. He reminds believers that the only true risk is not following Christ, who brought salvation through His own unexpected suffering and death on the cross. Chad prays the church would have faithful obedience like Abraham, allowing God to lead them wherever He pleases this year.
In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler explores the meaning of Jesus as the Son of God. He explains that Jesus has eternally existed as the divine Word, the agent of creation who is fully God yet distinct from the Father. The incredible miracle of Christmas is that this eternal Word added humanity to Himself, becoming flesh and dwelling among humankind out of God's great love and grace, despite people's sin and rebellion. When Jesus took on human form, He displayed God's glory and goodness, revealing that God is abundant in grace, mercy, and steadfast love toward sinners. By gazing upon Christ's glory in the manger and later on the cross, we can receive the gift of eternal life and fellowship with God if we believe and trust in Him alone.
In this Christmas sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler focuses on Jesus Christ as the supreme King who fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the messianic throne of David. He explains that Jesus deserves total allegiance in our lives because He is the eternal King over Israel and all nations. Jesus obtained His kingdom through dying on the cross for sinners and rising from the dead in power and glory. Pastor Chad hopes we feel the weight of Jesus' supremacy so that we give Him our full devotion, obey His Word, and find rest under His perfect reign during this Advent season. Ultimately the sermon calls us to enthrone Christ as the rightful King over every area of our lives.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler traces the biblical narrative of God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham and his offspring. Though Israel failed in its mission to represent God and bring blessing, Jesus Christ fulfilled this role as the ultimate Son of Abraham. Jesus accomplished what Israel could not by perfectly keeping the law and willingly dying on the cross to bear the curse for sin, so that through faith in him all people can receive the promised blessing of righteousness and eternal life. Kettler emphasizes that law-keeping and good works cannot make anyone righteous - the only way is through faith in Christ, who endured the curse of sin so that the blessing promised to Abraham would come even to the Gentiles. The sermon calls for renewed joy and celebration in what Christ has accomplished for sinners through his death on the cross.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad examines the role of children and parents. Children should honor and obey their parents as an act of worship to Jesus, while parents should exercise gentle, patient spiritual leadership resembling God’s shepherding care. Despite human shortcomings, the gospel is sufficient to empower grace-filled parenting and obedient, believing children.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad expounds on Colossians 3:18-21, emphasizing God's design for Christian marriages and families. He explains that scripture calls for a complementary view of gender roles, with male headship and female submission, stressing that submission should be willing not coerced. Husbands must lovingly lead without domination, following Christ's sacrificial example, while wives should respectfully appeal to husbands rather than trying to control them. Healthy Christian marriages require authority and intimacy to reflect Christ's relationship with the church.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches about how Christians have put off their old sinful self and put on their new self in Christ. Quoting Colossians 3:12, Pastor Chad explains that believers are called to "put on" the virtues of Christ daily through the power of the Spirit, with their Christian practice matching their new position. He stresses that this fruit flows from abiding in Christ as the vine, not ourselves. Chad details the Christlike virtues Christians should increasingly display, like love, peace, and thankfulness. He concludes by praying that the church would walk in the righteous "clothes" of Christ's character for God's glory.
The sermon emphasizes that when someone becomes a Christian, it is like a death and resurrection - their old sinful life dies and they are reborn in Christ with a new identity and purpose. Christians are called to vigorously resist sinful desires and actions, including sexual immorality, greed, anger, and slander. They should do this not to earn salvation, but because they already have grace through Christ's finished work. The goal is to put on Christ's virtues and become more like Him. Our identity is now found in Christ alone.
In his sermon, Pastor Kettler warns about false teachers trying to eclipse the true gospel of Jesus Christ, either by adding extra requirements to it or by diminishing Christ's role. He explains that Christians have died to living under worldly regulations and rules. Their lives are now hidden in Christ, raised with him and seated with him in heaven. Christians should set their minds on heavenly things, not earthly requirements. Chad encourages Christians to freely share the gospel with others, since their lives are now found completely in Christ. He wants believers to remember their identity in Christ and not submit again to worldly ways of relating to God.
In this sermon, Pastor Jon Mindrup discusses resisting false teachings that infiltrate the church, using Paul's letter to the Colossians as an example. He notes that while the specific issues Paul addressed aren't all relevant today, the root problems still apply - adding human rules to the gospel and elevating self over Christ. Jon stresses pursuing Christ through obedience and denying ourselves, not seeking personal visions or glorifying our own ideas. He challenges believers to protect the pure gospel message and wholeheartedly follow Jesus, the head of the church, rather than forging our own path.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler emphasizes the true gospel of salvation by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ. He warns believers against false gospels promoted by deceivers, ranging from moralism to materialism to national exceptionalism. Kettler stresses that the biblical gospel centers on who Jesus is and what he accomplished in his incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and cosmic lordship. He reminds Christians that they are saved, baptized, forgiven, and victorious through Christ's finished work, not their own efforts. Kettler urges believers to walk in grace, rooted in the true gospel, rejecting all distortions that take the focus off Jesus.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler emphasizes the importance of spiritual endurance for Christians. He examines Colossians 1:21-23, noting that we were once enemies of God but have been reconciled to Him through faith in Christ's death on the cross. Now justified by grace, we have a righteous position in Christ and are being inwardly transformed to holiness by the Spirit. However, we must continue steadfastly in this faith, holding firmly to the gospel hope amidst temptation and false teachings. May we remember God's grace and pray for renewed passion to remain faithful to Christ through the Spirit's power.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches on the supreme authority and lordship of Jesus Christ over all of creation, as described in Colossians 1:15-20. He explains that Christ is supreme by nature, being the perfect image and representation of the invisible God. Jesus is also supreme over all creation, as through him all things were created and exist. Furthermore, Christ is supreme in redemption, as the head of the church who reconciles all things to God through his sacrifice on the cross. Chad urges the congregation to fully submit to Christ's authority in every area of life with wholehearted devotion.
In this sermon, Chris Meads unpacks Paul's prayer for the Colossian church to attain full spiritual maturity in Christ. Paul prays that believers would be filled with knowledge of God's will in order to live in a manner worthy and fully pleasing to the Lord. This means bearing fruit in all areas of life, deepening one's relationship with God, depending on His power to endure, and cultivating constant gratitude. Chris challenges listeners to consider if their life's pursuits align with the aim of knowing and doing God's will. He calls for prayerful dependence on the Spirit to equip Christians as fully mature spiritual adults who live undivided, fruitful lives that glorify God.
In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler introduces a 13-week study through Colossians. We hope this will rekindle your passion and love for Jesus Christ by reminding you of Christ's supremacy and sufficiency. Chad emphasizes that everything revolves around Jesus - our lives, eternity, and the church exist for Him. Chad then explains key gospel concepts like salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. He also discusses the importance of ongoing faith in Jesus and love for fellow believers as evidence of salvation. Chad stresses that fixing our hope in Christ fuels our faith and love. He encourages the church to turn their eyes to Jesus, their hope, rather than themselves.
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