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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 17
Series: The Upper Room
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Out of all the countless things we can and should pray for during this pandemic, what are the most important things? Jesus's prayer in John 17 reveals six priorities to guide our prayer life and keep us focused on what is most crucial at all times, and especially at fearful times like this.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 16:16-24
Series: The Upper Room
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Prayer is difficult for most of us. We don't always know what to say, and we wonder why our prayers aren't always answered in the way we hope they will be. But Jesus told His disciples that we shouldn't give up on prayer, even when it is hard. We worship a God who sees us, who loves us, and who listens to our prayers. Instead of succumbing to fear and anxiety, will we bring our requests to God and trust that He is listening?
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 15
Series: The Upper Room
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Just as a branch can only bear fruit when it remains attached to the vine, so we can only live in a way that pleases and see our lives transformed by the Father when we remain closely connected to Jesus.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 14
Series: The Upper Room
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Everyone is invited to God's house, but Jesus is the only way to get there. No other religion or prophet can provide you with a relationship with God. If we have this hope, it is our duty to share it.
Speaker: Gavin Sledge
Scripture: Proverbs 11:5-8
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We look at Proverbs to see the dangers of putting our desires over God's then walk through the benefit of trusting God's plan for our lives.
Speaker: Sam Payne
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The genealogy in Matthew 1 shows us how God's grace is paramount and sufficient for all.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Isaiah 40
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Isaiah 40 explains how the people of God can take comfort in His arrangement, awareness, and activity.
Speaker: Chris White
Series: Connected
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God gave us the desire and ability to connect with others in our various workplaces. What does it look like to not just have a testimony but live one at work?
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Series: Connected
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What does it mean to be a good neighbor, not only to those who live on our streets, but also to those who live in our local community? Is it worth the effort for us as followers of Jesus to alter the patterns of our lives to connect with our neighbors? Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan timelessly answers those questions for us.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Connected
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves the nations and people from other nations who live among us, and so should we. He expects us to care about them and share our good news and our abundant resources with them so that they might know His abundant love. Discover how to cultivate a heart of love for people from every nation on earth.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Series: Connected
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
What does it mean to be a good neighbor, not only to those who live on your street, but to those who live in your local community? Why is it important for those of us who follow Jesus to be good neighbors? The parable of the Good Samaritan was Jesus' answer to those questions.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Connected
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God loves the nations and people from other nations who live among us, and so should we. He expects us to care about them and share our good news and our abundant resources with them so that they might know His abundant love. Discover how to cultivate a heart of love for people from every nation on earth.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Series: Connected
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What does it mean to be a good neighbor, not only to those who live on our streets, but also to those who live in our local community? Is it worth the effort for us as followers of Jesus to alter the patterns of our lives to connect with our neighbors? Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan timelessly answers those questions for us.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Connected
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
If we love God deeply, we will care about the nations. God's kingdom extends far beyond America, because He is building a kingdom composed of men and women from every ethnic and racial group on the planet, a kingdom of people who speak different languages and come from different cultures. One day, we will all worship Him together around His throne. In the meanwhile, we have been commanded to participate in the task of making disciples among all of the nations. The Great Commission isn't an optional command. God has blessed us with eternal life so that we can share it with the world.
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Song of Songs 5:2-6:13
Series: Connected
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all face conflict in the course of our relationships whether with family or friends or even in the workplace. If we can avoid a series of key pitfalls and embrace a series of key behaviors, then conflict can become an opportunity to grow our relationships.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Series: Connected
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Outside of our relationship with Jesus, no relationship in life is as formative as the relationship between a parent and child. It begins before birth, experiences the greatest amount of change over one's life, and when we're in the roll of parent, demands more time and energy than any other relationship we'll ever experience. So how can we do better, both as children and as parents, in this all-important relationship?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Connected
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all want to have good friends, and we all want to be good friends. God gave us that desire for friendship; we were not meant to walk alone. What does it mean to be a good friend, though? What sort of people should be in our inner circle? What sort of friends should we strive to become? The Bible says a lot about friendship, especially in the book of Proverbs. How can find friends and become friends who reflect the character of Jesus?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Series: Connected
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Outside of our relationship with Jesus, no relationship in life is as formative as the relationship between a parent and child. It begins before birth, experiences the greatest amount of change over one's life, and when we're in the roll of parent, demands more time and energy than any other relationship we'll ever experience. So how can we do better, both as children and as parents, in this all-important relationship?
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:21-33
Series: Connected
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We were made for relationships because we were made in the image of a relational God. And the first relationship God designed for us was marriage - one man and one woman becoming one together as they follow God and love one another. It's not always easy, but when oneness begins to grow, the world sees a beautiful representation of the Triune God - Father, Son and Spirit.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:21-33
Series: Connected
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We were made for relationships because we were made in the image of a relational God. And the first relationship God designed for us was marriage - one man and one woman becoming one together as they follow God and love one another. It's not always easy, but when oneness begins to grow, the world sees a beautiful representation of the Triune God - Father, Son and Spirit.
Speaker: Chris White
Series: Connected
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God gave us the desire and ability to connect with others in our various workplaces. What does it look like to not just have a testimony but live one at work?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Connected
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all want to have good friends, and we all want to be good friends. God gave us that desire for friendship; we were not meant to walk alone. What does it mean to be a good friend, though? What sort of people should be in our inner circle? What sort of friends should we strive to become? The Bible says a lot about friendship, especially in the book of Proverbs. How can find friends and become friends who reflect the character of Jesus?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Series: Connected
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Outside of our relationship with Jesus, no relationship in life is as formative as the relationship between a parent and child. It begins before birth, experiences the greatest amount of change over one's life, and when we're in the roll of parent, demands more time and energy than any other relationship we'll ever experience. So how can we do better, both as children and as parents, in this all-important relationship?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Connected
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all want to have good friends, and we all want to be good friends. God gave us that desire for friendship; we were not meant to walk alone. What does it mean to be a good friend, though? What sort of people should be in our inner circle? What sort of friends should we strive to become? The Bible says a lot about friendship, especially in the book of Proverbs. How can find friends and become friends who reflect the character of Jesus?
Speaker: Chris White
Series: Connected
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God gave us the desire and ability to connect with others in our various workplaces. What does it look like to not just have a testimony but live one at work?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Connected
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
If you want relationships that will help you know Christ better, then there is no better place to be than the Church! The Church is God's family, united around Jesus. We each have a unique role to play as we seek to love one another and to reflect Jesus to the rest of the world. Will you and I step into our roles to serve and to love God's people as He has called us to do?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Connected
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
If you want relationships that will help you know Jesus better and become more like Him, then there is no better place to be than the Church! The Church is God's family, united with one another in Jesus by the Spirit. The Church needs you and you need the Church. We each have a unique role to play as we seek to love one another and to reflect Jesus to the rest of the world.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Series: Connected
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If you want relationships that will help you know Jesus better and become more like Him, then there is no better place to be than the Church! The Church is God's family, united with one another in Jesus; in other words, we are the Church. The Church needs you and you need the Church. We each have a unique role to play as we seek to love one another and to reflect Jesus to the rest of the world.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Connected
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all want good relationships. God created us in His image, designed to connect with Him and with other people. Sin makes our relationships hard, though. We are selfish, angry, and entitled; those attitudes damage our relationships deeply. But Jesus can heal and restore our broken relationships, so that they can become all that God intended them to be.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Connected
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all want good relationships. We all need good relationships. We were all designed in God's image for deep and lasting relationships. Yet none of our relationships work perfectly, and some are downright disastrous. There is hope, however! In the love of our Trinitarian God and in the wisdom of His Word, we find proven principles and supernatural power to restore and grow any and every relationship.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Series: Connected
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all want good relationships. We all need good relationships. We were all designed in God's image for deep and lasting relationships, but none of our relationships work perfectly, and in fact some of our relationships are downright disastrous. However, within the Trinity we have a model for the relationships we desire and need, and in the loving, sacrificial work of the Son of God we have the power to experience love from God, love for God, and love for one another.
Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
As we enter into the new year, 2020 will be wrought with many storms. Discover how Jesus' identity and ministry encourage believers to go from fear-based surviving to faith-based thriving!
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Joshua 1
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The call of God upon Joshua and his generation created a crisis of courage initially for them. But God's promises, presence, and power provided them a cause for courage as they focused and followed God's word.
Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Hebrews
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Consider your priorities. The prophet Haggai encourages us to consider our priorities as Christians to prioritize our relationship with God.
Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As the year comes to a close, take some time to look back over the year, whether a good one or a difficult one, and reflect on what God might be teaching us and what God might be doing in our lives.
Speaker: Tod Berkey
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29
Series: Advent
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Disappointments and hurts are inevitable yet even in the midst of them God can, and does, bring hope.
Speaker: Tod Berkey
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29
Series: Advent
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Disappointments and hurts are inevitable yet even in the midst of them God can, and does, bring hope.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:14
Series: Advent
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Christmas season does not always feel as peaceful as it should. In the midst of anxiety, chaos, and the darkness of the world, the coming of Jesus provides us with the hope of real and lasting peace.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 9
Series: Advent
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Discover six words that encapsulate the true meaning and significance of Christmas.
Speaker: Thomas Seith
Scripture: James 1:5-8
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God hasn't just invited us to live passionately for Him but has given us all we need to do it.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Moses was one of the the greatest leaders in history. He was wise, bold, godly, and humble. He led the nation of Israel out of slavery toward the land that God had promised them. But Jesus is even greater than Moses. Moses spoke for God, but Jesus is God. Moses was a great leader, but Jesus is a perfect King. Moses declared God's Law, but Jesus offered eternal life. This Christmas, take a moment to thank God for revealing Himself to us through Somebody even greater than Moses, his one and only Son Jesus Christ.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
It is human nature to forget God's goodness in our lives. We fixate on the negatives instead of the positives, which leads us towards disbelief and disobedience. But there is another option. Discover how to create a new habit of REMEMBERING; a habit that will inspire faith and obedience for you and your children.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Deuteronomy 6, we find the heart of God's Law revealed in who we follow, how we follow, and why we follow.
Speaker: Gavin Sledge
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
As believers we are called and have the opportunity to thankful in all circumstances. We will be looking at how we can grow in gratitude even in difficult seasons of our lives.
Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Numbers 22-24
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God shows his protection and deliverance of Israel through the most unlikely of things... a talking donkey and a half-prophet.
Speaker: Tod Berkey
Scripture: Numbers 22-24
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's faithfulness and grace declared through unexpected people.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Numbers 16-17
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Obeying authority is hard. We have a sinful desire to rebel against God and against our earthly authorities. The Bible is clear that our attitude toward authority exposes our attitude toward God. For that reason, it is critical for us to learn how to respond to authority in a way that honors God and reflects His character.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do we build great communities, churches or families? It all comes down to how we build into our relationships. Join us as we look at how Paul challenges the Thessalonians to build a healthy church.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This time of year is a breeding ground for envy and jealousy. As believers, how can we battle against jealousy and cultivate contentment in our lives?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Numbers 13-14
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
At the border of the Promised Land, the Israelites gave into fear and unbelief. The terrible consequence was that they forfeited their opportunity to experience the life that God wanted to give them. As we seek to follow God, we face a constant battle between trusting in Him or giving in to our fears. We can choose to focus on His power and His faithfulness, or we can choose to focus on everything that scares us. The choice is ultimately between a life of joy and impact in God's service, or a life of self-protection, a life that will never be all that God intends to give us.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Numbers 13-14
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God calls His people to risky obedience in situations that fill us with fear. While we can't control that legitimate feeling of fear, we can control what we focus on and who we listen to, and that choice carries eternal consequences. Discover the secret to courageous faith in the face of fear!
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Numbers 13-14
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Fear is a natural response to threatening, risk-filled situations. And as we follow Jesus, such situations are inevitable! We don't have a choice in the matter. However, we do choose whether or not we give in to our fears, or by faith learn to increasingly trust in the Lord. In other words, we get to choose where we focus our attention and energy - on the obstacles or on the opportunities. And we get to choose which voices we listen to - the voices of discouragement or the voice of our Redeemer who is all powerful.
Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Exodus 25-40
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God's plans are precisely followed to build the Tabernacle: a dwelling in the very midst of His people demonstrating His passion to be with us and vividly foreshadowing Christ's atoning work.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Leviticus 23
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God gave Israel a rhythm for worship - daily, weekly, annually and generationally - because all of life is intended for worship. We get out of rhythm when we listen to another song - life is food, or houses, or career, or sex, etc. We get back in rhythm when we consciously, actively seek to praise God through all that we say, do, think and feel because He is worthy of our entire lives.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Leviticus 17-26
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "holy"? If you're like most people, you probably think of words like, "boring" and "self-righteous." The Bible tells us, though, that holiness is anything but boring, and it is definitely not self-righteous. Instead, holiness means that we are reserved for a special purpose, to know and to represent the character of God. Nothing could be more important, and nothing is more difficult to do! How can we be holy people when the world around us, and even our own hearts, are full of sin and rebellion?
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Leviticus 23
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God gave Israel a rhythm for worship - daily, weekly, annually and generationally - because all of life is intended for worship. We get out of rhythm when we listen to another song - life is food, or houses, or career, or sex, etc. We get back in rhythm when we consciously, actively seek to praise God through all that we say, do, think and feel because He is worthy of our entire lives.
Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Exodus 25-40
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's plans are precisely followed to build the Tabernacle: a dwelling in the very midst of His people demonstrating His passion to be with us and vividly foreshadowing Christ's atoning work.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Your work matters as much to God as your church attendance because God created you to work. Discover what God's Law says about your vocation.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Your work matters as much to God as your church attendance because God created you to work. Discover what God's Law says about your vocation.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Leviticus 17-26
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "holy"? If you're like most people, you probably think of words like, "boring" and "self-righteous." The Bible tells us, though, that holiness is anything but boring, and it is definitely not self-righteous. Instead, holiness means that we are reserved for a special purpose, to know and to represent the character of God. Nothing could be more important, and nothing is more difficult to do! How can we be holy people when the world around us, and even our own hearts, are full of sin and rebellion?
Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Exodus 25-40
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's plans are precisely followed to build the Tabernacle: a dwelling in the very midst of His people demonstrating His passion to be with us and vividly foreshadowing Christ's atoning work.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Leviticus 17-26
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "holy"? If you're like most people, you probably think of words like, "boring" and "self-righteous." The Bible tells us, though, that holiness is anything but boring, and it is definitely not self-righteous. Instead, holiness means that we are reserved for a special purpose, to know and to represent the character of God. Nothing could be more important, and nothing is more difficult to do! How can we be holy people when the world around us, and even our own hearts, are full of sin and rebellion?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Your work matters as much to God as your church attendance because God created you to work. Discover what God's Law says about your vocation.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Leviticus 23
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God gave Israel a rhythm for worship - daily, weekly, annually and generationally - because all of life is intended for worship. We get out of rhythm when we listen to another song - life is food, or houses, or career, or sex, etc. We get back in rhythm when we consciously, actively seek to praise God through all that we say, do, think and feel because He is worthy of our entire lives.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 32-34
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
All of us are tempted to make God in our image. We want a God that we can control, one who will always approve of our actions and give us whatever we want. The Bible calls that idolatry, and there are severe consequences for it; the path of idolatry leads to destruction and death. However, God is infinitely gracious. He is eager to forgive, He always keeps His promises, and He even lavishes His blessings on undeserving people like you and me.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Exodus 32
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What fool would make a statue of a calf and worship it? Turns out, it's us! We are as prone as the Israelites to try to reduce our God to an idol we can control. Let us learn from their failure and pain to turn from our golden calves and cling to the only God who Saves.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 32-34
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There are many forms of idolatry, and we are all prone to one, or more, or many. Our chosen idols promise life but deliver death every time. So why are we so foolish? Because we believe the idols' lies and we want a god we can control, one who will give us what we want when we want it; in other words, a god in our own image. In God's grace, He both exposes our foolishness, forgives us and restores us when we crush our golden calves and turn from the lie to the One True God.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 19-20
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God's laws are not arbitrary: They reflect His holiness and His love for His people. His commands are designed for our own good, because we are created to have a relationship with Him and to represent Him to the world. But we also have a problem: We are unable and unwilling to obey His laws. To solve that problem, we need what the law cannot provide us. We need the forgiveness and power that only Jesus can provide.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Exodus 19-20
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Rules without relationship bring rebellion. But, a relationship without rules brings frustrations. God sets the 10 Commandments to separate a people to himself and bless their lives. However, the rules reveal our hearts.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 20
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something deep inside us instinctively resists rules. Rules feel inherently restrictive. But God's rules are not arbitrary or capricious. God's rules are rooted in His deep love for us, and His desire for relationship with us. His rules are for our good and lead to best life possible and our greatest freedom, but we can joyfully obey only through His enablement - not through our own determination but through the power of His indwelling Spirit.
Speaker: Dusty Davis
Scripture: Exodus 15-18
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In Exodus 15-18, we see God meet the physical needs of His people while also addressing their greatest need of trusting in Him.
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Exodus 15-18
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Even though we often find yourselves in the messy middle of life where the reality of life's circumstances haven't at all lived up to our initial expectations and hopes, Exodus 15-18 teaches us that God can heal our bitterness, refresh our fatigue, provide our satisfaction, overcome our adversaries, and spread our burdens. In fact, the greatest miracles of God may actually be right in the midst of the messy middle of life as He shapes and prepares us internally for what He will later do externally.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Exodus 16
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Exodus 16, we see why followers of Jesus Christ need to move their expectations from the quality of their lives to the character of their God.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 11-14
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God's final plague was the worst one: The firstborn in every Egyptian home would die, and then Pharaoh would finally let God's people go. For the Israelites, though, they could offer a perfect, spotless lamb as a substitute for their firstborn sons. When God saw the blood, He would pass over that house and they would escape God's judgment. One day, God would send another Lamb, perfect and spotless, to be offered as a substitute for our lives. And all who trust in the blood of that Lamb, God's only Son Jesus, will escape God's judgment and receive eternal life. Just as the Israelites were called to remember what God had done on Passover, we are called to remember and to stand in awe of all that God has done for us in Jesus.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Exodus 11-15
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Witness the awesome power of God delivering His people from slavery and death, and discover two tools to help us remember our own deliverance in Christ.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 11-15
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has delivered, and continues to deliver, His people from sin, slavery and death. Build habits of remembrance for all that God has done for you!
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 5-10
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When Moses finally decided to obey God, things did not go as well as he hoped they would. Instead of letting the Israelites go, Pharaoh decided to make their lives even harder! Hadn't God promised to deliver the people out of slavery? If so, why was this happening? God had not forgotten or abandoned His promises. Instead, God allowed Pharaoh to oppose Him, in order to make the point that God alone is in charge of the universe. Nobody can defeat His plan, and the plagues demonstrated that reality. The only question is whether or not we will submit to Him. Will we trust God with all that we can't control, and simply obey Him in what He has called us to do?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Exodus 4-15
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Mankind's sin and rebellion prove no match for God's severe mercy. Discover four surprising lessons from this tragic account of God's battle with the king of Egypt.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 5-10
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is no power on earth greater than the power of our God. Many may resist Him, but none can defeat Him or thwart His sovereign will. In fact, as you obey Him, expect opposition, knowing that ultimately His redemptive plan will prevail over all forces, both earthly and spiritual. Trust Him. Worship Him. Follow Him.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 2-4
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery and out of Egypt. Moses did not want the job. He told God he had the wrong guy and should send somebody else instead. But God knew exactly what He was doing. Moses's lack of qualifications was irrelevant, because God would be with him, providing everything he would need to get the job done. All Moses had to do was trust in God and obey His instructions, and the plan would work out perfectly. For those of us who feel unqualified or afraid to do God's will, the story of Moses reminds us that He is always faithful, always with us, and always gracious to provide what we need.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Exodus 2-4
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Moses was called by God, just as we are called by God. The details may differ, but the fundamental idea is the same. And just like Moses, most of us struggle with insecurity, fear, and unwillingness when the call comes. Discover God's solution to Moses' inadequacies and ours as well.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 2-4
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Moses was called by God. I am called by God. You are called by God. Maybe not through a burning bush, but still God has called each of us into a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus; and He has called each of us to serve Him and bring Him honor through our lives. Moses was afraid and Moses was resistant. Are you afraid? Are you resistant? Or are you willing to answer His call?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 1-2
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The people of Israel had fallen on hard times. They were slaves in Egypt, far from their homeland. Where was God, the One who had promised them a land of their own and enough blessing to share with the whole world? Despite appearances, God was still with them, and God was still at work. And the same is true for us today: even when we cannot see what God is doing, and even when our lives look dark and uncertain, God is at work building His kingdom through people like you and me.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Exodus 19:6
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Exodus tells us the story of a great God named YHWH and His chosen people, Israel. They were chosen to be a Kingdom of Priests, blessed to be a blessing to the world. That same calling now resides with us, the church, a new kingdom of priests called to bless the world with the knowledge of our great God's power, presence, and faithfulness.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 1
Series: Kingdom of Priests
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The people of Israel had fallen on hard times. They were slaves in Egypt, far from their homeland. Where was God, the One who had promised them a land of their own and enough blessing to share with the whole world? Despite appearances, God was still with them, and God was still at work. And the same is true for us today: even when we cannot see what God is doing, and even when our lives look dark and uncertain, God is at work building His kingdom through people like you and me.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
It is easy to lose focus and to forget about our most important priorities in life. For our church, we want to stay focused on our core values and the mission God has called us to do. Our desire is to share the gospel and make disciples in this community and around the world. How can we stay focused on what really matters?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Every week, we preach that salvation is by faith alone. But in this passage, James tells us in no uncertain terms that faith without works can not save us. How do we reconcile these seemingly contradictory statements? How do we even approach a passage as challenging as this?
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Some churches limp along. They keep the doors open, but they don't make a deep and lasting impact on their community or the world. Other churches thrive because they are committed to remaining focused on the timeless truth of gospel and the enduring priority of making disciples.
Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Haggai 1, 2
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Consider your priorities. The prophet Haggai encourages us to consider our priorities as Christians to prioritize our relationship with God and the building of His kingdom.
Speaker: Trey Corry, Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Nehemiah demonstrates how to have a transformative impact within a community.
Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13; 15:21-28
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves to evaluate (or "grade") the quality of our faith. The Great Faithers of Matthew 8 and 15 reveal the secrets of having "great faith."
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:17-4:6
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Why do the unrighteous prosper and the righteous suffer with no reward? Malachi's words are as timely today as they were 2400 years ago: Don't be deceived or discouraged by the delay. Live today in light of that day when God's Messenger will set all things right.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Romans 8:28 is often used to comfort those in the midst of trial, to encourage them that everything will work out alright. Is this an accurate understanding of the passage? What does it mean for Christians to affirm that God will work all things together for good?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this final week of JESUS, CHURCH, and SHALOM, we'll discover God's surprising solution to the problem of sin and our place in His grand story.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God loves marriage and hates divorce. After His Son, Jesus Christ, marriage is the greatest gift the Father has given to mankind. May we also learn to love, nurture and protect this wonderful gift.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Does God promise parents that if we raise our children properly, they will grow up to be God-fearing adults? How do we respond to those whose experiences do not match that expectation? Proverbs 22:6 is one of the most commonly quoted verses about parenting. We will examine its meaning and how to apply it properly.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this second week of LAW, KING, and HOPE, we'll see both the failures of Israel and the faithfulness of God as we fly from Exodus to Malachi.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-2:9
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
There is no higher privilege or calling than to worship and serve the one, true God. Are we giving Him the honor due to His name?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
2 Chronicles 7:14 says that if God's people will humble themselves, pray, and stop disobeying Him, then He heal their nation and bless it. Does this promise apply to the United States? Does it apply to the church in the United States? As we continue our (Mis)Understood series, we will examine whether God has promised to respond to our prayers by giving us material prosperity and national revival.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this first week of CREATION, REVOLT, and PROMISE, we'll set the stage in Genesis for all that comes next.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God loves you! And He demonstrates this love not through pleasant circumstances, but through the extravagant provision of eternal life through the death of His Son.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Do not judge is one of the most widely quoted phrases in the entire Bible. But does it mean what we think it means? Is it ever acceptable to judge people? If so, when, and for what? As we begin our (Mis)Understood series, we will shed some light on this widely misinterpreted verse.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 1
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
HOW and WHEN did God create the world, and how can we reconcile that with science? That is perhaps the most frequent question I've gotten over the years as a pastor! It's a good question, and we'll talk about it in depth, but we must never forget that Genesis 1 wasn't written to answer that question. It was written to tell us WHO created and WHY. Those are the questions that really matter in life, and God's answers will fill you with peace and joy!
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 20:24-29
Series: Founders
Series Order: 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Thomas is often referred to as "Doubting Thomas," as if he is the only disciple who doubted Christ's resurrection. But the truth is that he wasn't alone; the other disciples had their doubts also. So do we. Every Christian eventually struggles with doubt: Is God real? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Does God love me? Doubt is common, and it can be destructive to our faith. But doubt can also be a means by which God strengthens our faith, teaching us to trust Him even when we don't understand everything.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 16, 26
Series: Founders
Series Order: 22
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Like so many of us, Peter struggled and fell when life failed to live up to his expectations. But he avoided the oh-so common trap of bitterness, and came back stronger than ever. Discover how you can do the same when life lets you down.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Series: Founders
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Late in the evening Jesus comes walking on the water and challenges Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him. God calls us to step out of our "boat" and follow him everyday. So what got Peter out of the boat and how do we do the same?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 4
Series: Founders
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus crossed cultural, religious, and social barriers to reach a woman that others had overlooked and dismissed. He knew that nobody is too lost for salvation, and nobody is too hopeless to make an impact on others. Will you and I cross barriers, even at the risk of our own comfort, to introduce people to Jesus? He is the source of eternal life, the true fountain of living water!
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Series: Founders
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Ever struggle with fear, anxiety, or discouragement? Then you're in good company with Timothy, and the advice in this passage can help you just as it helped him to "fan into flame" the POWER, LOVE, and SELF-CONTROL of God's Spirit who lives in us.
Speaker: Tod Berkey
Scripture: Mark 5:1-20
Series: Founders
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God desires to use our stories to help others find and follow Jesus.
Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21
Series: Founders
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Followers of the King will face resistance through rejection, opposition, and seclusion. As we walk through the life and death of John the Baptist, we learn how to respond to resistance with righteousness thus reflecting the hope to which we cling!
Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 11:23-24, Acts 14
Series: Founders
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Barnabas shows us that encouragement begins with generosity, and culminates in truthful presence.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 3; Mark 1; John 1; Luke 1, 3
Series: Founders
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Your life has been set apart for God and for others. You were made on purpose and for a purpose. Dedicate yourself to God's intentions for your life, and discover true fulfillment and joy.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Series: Founders
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Late in the evening Jesus comes walking on the water and challenges Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him. God calls us to step out of our "boat" and follow him everyday. So what got Peter out of the boat and how do we do the same?
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
Series: Founders
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Until we learn to stop and be still, we will always lack the perspective to see well and the passion to love well. Thankfully, Jesus promises us a rest from all of our hurry and haste if we would only experience the gift of rest He offers to us!
Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Series: Founders
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Paul's last will and testament, he encourages his young, beloved, and fearful disciple named Timothy to be faithful by entrusting what he has learned to others (spiritual multiplication).
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 6-8
Series: Founders
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The trials and challenges of our lives reveal our inner character. Under pressure, Stephen proved to be a man who had cultivated Christ-like character. What about us? When we display Christ-like character under pressure and pain, we demonstrate the power of the gospel to transform our lives and the lives of those around us.
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Acts 14
Series: Founders
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas provide us a beautiful example as to how to respond to the opinion of the crowds when they love us and when they hate us.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 4
Series: Founders
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves the underdog! See how Jesus breaks every taboo to reach, redeem and transform a used and abused woman into a hero of the early church.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11
Series: Founders
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In the Gospel of John, the author refers to himself as "the disciple Jesus loved." John talks about love more than any other New Testament author, because he was deeply changed by the love of Jesus. His life and his ministry were forever marked by the reality that the Son of God loved him. Is the same thing true for you? Is your life anchored in the love of Jesus, or is it anchored in the things of this earth?
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Acts 6-7
Series: Founders
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In Acts 6-7 God uses Stephen's self-denial to disrupt the world.
Speaker: Thomas Seith
Scripture: John 1:43-45, 6:1-14, 14:8-9
Series: Founders
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
By looking at how the Apostle Philip in the New Testament, we can learn what it means to find and follow Jesus.
Speaker: Thomas Seith
Scripture: John 1:43-45, 6:1-14, 14:8-9
Series: Founders
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
By looking at how the Apostle Philip in the New Testament, we can learn what it means to find and follow Jesus.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 4
Series: Founders
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God loves the underdog! See how Jesus breaks every taboo to reach, redeem and transform a used and abused woman into a hero of the early church.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 6:1-14
Series: Founders
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Two fish and five loaves placed in Jesus' hands is more than enough to feed a multitude. Are you prepared to give him your 2 and 5? Then get ready to see all that He will accomplish through you!
Speaker: Gavin Sledge
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Series: Founders
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Doubt doesn't disqualify you from Jesus' love or purpose for your life.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24
Series: Founders
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God calls people to be on his mission in the world. Join us as we look at Paul's call to preach the Gospel and learn how we too are called into the same mission.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Acts 6-7
Series: Founders
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Acts 6-7 God uses Stephen's self-denial to disrupt the world.
Speaker: Dusty Davis
Scripture: Galatians 1:10-17
Series: Founders
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Paul begins as a driven Pharisee out to make a name for himself, and he ends as a hard-working faithful servant of Christ. A key piece of his transformation was his time away with Christ.
Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Acts 6:1-4, Acts 8
Series: Founders
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The formation of Philip's character was foundational to his mission.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: John 3:1-21
Series: Founders
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3 reveals how we should respond to the regret that results from dedicating ourselves to the wrong direction.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Series: Founders
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Moms have a challenging but deeply significant job. In the day-to-day struggles of raising kids, it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. What are you trying to accomplish in the long run? Mary, the mother of Jesus, provides us with a great example of how to view the parenting task: it is a role to be treasured as we participate in the mental, physical, spiritual, and social growth of our children.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6, 3:10-17, 4:1-5
Series: Founders
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There are people who have left a mark on our lives that have made us different. More than that, there are women in our lives who have made us into the man or woman we are today. Join us as we look at how to be great spiritual influencers.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 1-2
Series: Founders
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our response to unexpected, and often unwanted experiences shapes our souls toward wholeness or barrenness. How will you respond to each of the burdens God calls you to carry through life? Will you allow them to make you or to break you?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The early church practiced radical generosity. They gave sacrificially to one another and to the mission of the gospel. Instead of causing them stress, their generosity brought them a greater degree of joy and happiness. This morning, we will look at the power of generosity, and why the Scripture calls us to practice radical generosity for the sake of the mission of the gospel.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The first century church practiced radical generosity. Having been freed from the debt of sin by the sacrifice of Christ, they experienced joy in sacrificing for one another and for the cause of the gospel throughout the world. We want to be that kind of church for our generation.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The first century Church practiced radical generosity. Having been freed from the debt of sin by the sacrifice of Christ, they experienced joy in sacrificing for one another and for the cause of the gospel throughout the world. We want to be that kind of church for our generation.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When Christ ascended into heaven, He gave His disciples a mission to accomplish. He instructed us to spread the message of His love to every nation, until the day He returns. He did not leave us alone, though: He gave us the power of His Spirit to help us accomplish the task. What are you doing to participate in the mission of Jesus Christ, here and around the world?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus gave His church a mission to accomplish: be witnesses of His love and salvation through the power of the Spirit to all nations on earth till He returns. This timeless mission is our mission today, as a church and as individuals, and it's the motivation behind our Every Knee initiative.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
From the time of its birth, the mission of the Church has remained unchanged. We are called to courageously bear witness to the resurrected Savior, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to all the nations of the earth, until Jesus returns.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all need hope. But in the face of a world filled with sin, death, tragedy, and suffering, we find ourselves struggling to maintain our hope. After Jesus died, His disciples also struggled to keep their hope alive: if the Messiah was dead, then their future was lost. But we know the whole story now! Jesus rose from the dead, defeating every enemy and restoring our hope. So where do you place your hope? Will you fix all of your hope on Jesus, trusting Him to provide you with eternal life, everlasting joy, and peace with God?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The church stands or falls on the truthfulness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is either the greatest miracle ever, or a malicious hoax. If it's a lie, we are still dead in our sins and without hope. If it's true, then we can have forgiveness and eternal life through faith in Jesus. Are you still doubting, or are you convinced? Here's the five reasons why I believe.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 24; 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is either a true account, or an outlandish lie. It is either the greatest miracle ever, or it is a malicious hoax. If it's a lie, we are still dead in our sins and without hope. If it's true, then we can have forgiveness of our sins and life that lasts forever only through Jesus. Are you still doubting, or are you convinced?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Barabbas was a convicted murderer, waiting execution. He was guilty, and he deserved his punishment. But he received an unexpected pardon. Jesus went to the cross instead of Barabbas. He went free because Jesus became His substitute. Barabbas' story is also our story: we are guilty of crimes against God, we deserve eternal separation from God, but Jesus took the punishment that we earned. The good news is that we have been set free because Jesus became our Substitute.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The story of Barabbas is also our story: we are guilty, and deserving of the consequences of our sin, but Jesus took the punishment that we earned. He became our substitute, standing in our place, and now believing in Him we have freedom forever.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The story of Barabbas is also our story: we are guilty, and deserving of the consequences of our sin, but Jesus took the punishment that we earned. He became our substitute, standing in our place, and now believing in Him we have freedom forever.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 14, 16
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When Jesus ascended into heaven, He did not leave His followers alone. He sent the Holy Spirit, who draws people to Jesus, washes away our sin, reminds us of what is true, and gives us the power to obey God. Will we believe and obey His voice?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 14, 16
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus promised He wouldn't leave His followers alone when He ascended into heaven. True to His Word, He's given us the Holy Spirit who works with infinite, supernatural power in and through us, enabling us to live truly heroic lives.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 14-16
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What we most need, Jesus supplies. By sending the Holy Spirit to be with us and in us forever, Jesus has provided us with comfort for our loneliness, clarity for our confusion and courage for our calling.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 13
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
For most of us, our mental image of the good life does not include doing menial service. We don't mind serving others as long as doing so is not inconvenient or humiliating. But Jesus set a different pattern for us. He served His disciples even when it was inconvenient, and He even served His betrayer willingly. Humble service is one of the most powerful ways to reflect the love, strength, and sacrifice of Jesus.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 13
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When we ask God to make us more like Jesus, do we actually know what we're asking for? In this famous account, Jesus sets a costly example of sacrificial service for all who would follow Him.
Speaker: Gregg Matte
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How to live a life of impact on purpose.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Mark 11
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
A few days before His death, Jesus cleared out the Temple court. He knocked over tables, scattered coins everywhere, and used a whip to drive away the animals and their merchants. What made Him so angry? We see from this passage how deeply Jesus cares about worship, and how much He wants everybody to have the opportunity to worship His Father. Do we share Jesus' concerns? Do we make room for worship and help draw others into worship?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Mark 11
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus rarely got angry and never aggressive, with one exception. When worship is interrupted by the din of business, Jesus pulls out a whip and shows us how much He cares about His Father's honor. Are we honoring His Father like He did? Are we helping others do the same?
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Mark 11:15-19
Series: Behold, the Man
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus rarely got angry and He never became physically aggressive, except for one notable event. When the worship of His Father was interrupted, Jesus pulled out a whip and turned over tables. Nothing mattered more to Him than His Father receiving the honor due to His name, and that everyone, without exception, had the opportunity to join in His worship. Do we share Jesus' zeal for God's worship? Do we share in His passion for all people to experience a way to the Father? Or are there tables in our lives that need to be overturned?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 136
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The greatest antidote to discontent and anxiety is to remember God's character. We see God's loyal love reflected in creation, in history, and in the free gift of salvation. Psalm 136 reminds us, over and over again, that His love endures forever.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 32
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When we sin, we face a choice: hide it or confess it. One brings sorrow; the other brings blessing. Discover the way to a blessed life.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Follow Jesus! He is your Good Shepherd who knows you, cares for you, and protects you forever. He alone can direct your life and lead you into abundant and eternal life.
Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: Mark 3:7-35
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In Mark 3 Jesus explains the defining quality of what true disciples of God must do, prompting us to ask the question, "Are we living as false followers or faithful followers?"
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Joshua 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's timing is not always easy to follow. We have all encountered setbacks, struggles and barriers in life. Join us as we look at how to overcome the barriers to faithfulness through the life of Caleb.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
So often we stand at the crossroads making a decision on which way to go. God graciously gives wisdom and direction when we seek Him.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this final week of JESUS, CHURCH, and SHALOM, we'll discover God's surprising solution to the problem of sin and our place in His grand story.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-2:9
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is no higher privilege or calling than to worship and serve the one, true God. Are we giving Him the honor due to His name?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Romans 8:28 is often used to comfort those in the midst of trial, to encourage them that everything will work out alright. Is this an accurate understanding of the passage? What does it mean for Christians to affirm that God will work all things together for good?
Speaker: Tod Berkey
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are designed to live in community. Come explore what biblical community looks like and how God uses it to impact the world.
Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Four key truths you need to know so that comparison won't steal your joy.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Does God promise parents that if we raise our children properly, they will grow up to be God-fearing adults? How do we respond to those whose experiences do not match that expectation? Proverbs 22:6 is one of the most commonly quoted verses about parenting. We will examine its meaning and how to apply it properly.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this second week of LAW, KING, and HOPE, we'll see both the failures of Israel and the faithfulness of God as we fly from Exodus to Malachi.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God loves you! And He demonstrates this love not through pleasant circumstances, but through the extravagant provision of eternal life through the death of His Son.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
2 Chronicles 7:14 says that if God's people will humble themselves, pray, and stop disobeying Him, then He heal their nation and bless it. Does this promise apply to the United States? Does it apply to the church in the United States? As we continue our (Mis)Understood series, we will examine whether God has promised to respond to our prayers by giving us material prosperity and national revival.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this first week of CREATION, REVOLT, and PROMISE, we'll set the stage in Genesis for all that comes next.
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Revelation 21-22
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Even though we may personally have lots of confusion and ambiguity about what heaven will be like in the future, the Scriptures clearly demonstrate that heaven will be concrete, contiguous, and compelling.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Do not judge is one of the most widely quoted phrases in the entire Bible. But does it mean what we think it means? Is it ever acceptable to judge people? If so, when, and for what? As we begin our (Mis)Understood series, we will shed some light on this widely misinterpreted verse.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Romans 8:28 is often used to comfort those in the midst of trial, to encourage them that everything will work out alright. Is this an accurate understanding of the passage? What does it mean for Christians to affirm that God will work all things together for good?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this final week of JESUS, CHURCH, and SHALOM, we'll discover God's surprising solution to the problem of sin and our place in His grand story.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:17-4:6
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Why do the unrighteous prosper and the righteous suffer with no reward? Malachi's words are as timely today as they were 2400 years ago: Don't be deceived or discouraged by the delay. Live today in light of that day when God's Messenger will set all things right.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Does God promise parents that if we raise our children properly, they will grow up to be God-fearing adults? How do we respond to those whose experiences do not match that expectation? Proverbs 22:6 is one of the most commonly quoted verses about parenting. We will examine its meaning and how to apply it properly.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this second week of LAW, KING, and HOPE, we'll see both the failures of Israel and the faithfulness of God as we fly from Exodus to Malachi.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves marriage and hates divorce. After His Son, Jesus Christ, marriage is the greatest gift the Father has given to mankind. May we also learn to love, nurture and protect this wonderful gift.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
2 Chronicles 7:14 says that if God's people will humble themselves, pray, and stop disobeying Him, then He heal their nation and bless it. Does this promise apply to the United States? Does it apply to the church in the United States? As we continue our (Mis)Understood series, we will examine whether God has promised to respond to our prayers by giving us material prosperity and national revival.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Cover-to-Cover
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this first week of CREATION, REVOLT, and PROMISE, we'll set the stage in Genesis for all that comes next.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-2:9
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is no higher privilege or calling than to worship and serve the one, true God. Are we giving Him the honor due to His name?
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5
Series: MisUnderstood
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Do not judge is one of the most widely quoted phrases in the entire Bible. But does it mean what we think it means? Is it ever acceptable to judge people? If so, when, and for what? As we begin our (Mis)Understood series, we will shed some light on this widely misinterpreted verse.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 1
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
HOW and WHEN did God create the world, and how can we reconcile that with science? That is perhaps the most frequent question I've gotten over the years as a pastor! It's a good question, and we'll talk about it in depth, but we must never forget that Genesis 1 wasn't written to answer that question. It was written to tell us WHO created and WHY. Those are the questions that really matter in life, and God's answers will fill you with peace and joy!
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Where Is The Love?
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves you! And He demonstrates this love not through pleasant circumstances, but through the extravagant provision of eternal life through the death of His Son.
Speaker: Dusty Davis
Scripture: Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Living in authentic community within the local church makes us more like Christ and marks us as Christ followers to the world.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Prayer allows us to ask God for anything. So what should we ask for? What should our priorities be in prayer for ourselves, our kids, our church, and our community. Discover Jesus' own six highest priorities in prayer from John 17.
Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Four key truths you need to know so that comparison won't steal your joy in 2019.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If God the Father had a picture wall in heaven, what pictures of His Son Jesus would He hang for all of us to see? In these five portraits of Jesus, we can find hope and peace even in the darkest times.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all want something great from Christmas, whether it the right gift or right feeling. But, the greatest gift has already been given in the gift of Jesus. Join us as we look at the greatest gift!
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Mary and Joseph were an ordinary couple, who had a baby in a small town called Bethlehem. From a human perspective, Jesus' birth was insignificant and unremarkable. But God often chooses ordinary people, in ordinary places, to accomplish extraordinary work.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The world often feels chaotic and out of control. We long for a leader who will fix our problems and give us hope for the future. Jesus came, in fulfillment of God's promises, to be that leader. He is the perfect King, who will overturn the curse of sin and death and establish God's kingdom forever.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Literally hundreds of years before Jesus is born Daniel interprets a dream that haunts king Nebuchadnezzar. That dream describes the political climate that Jesus is going to be born into and how the Kingdom of God is going to grow.
Speaker: Thomas Seith
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Where we place our attention matters. In order to passionately follow Jesus we need remember that He is the fulfiller of promises, the rightful King and the merciful redeemer.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
As we sing Christmas carols, exchange gifts, and gather with our families, it's easy to lose sight of the power of the first Christmas. Christmas is a story of God's Son entering our world and becoming a Man. It's a powerful reminder that God loves us, God understands us, and God is saving us.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus' choice to be born in Bethlehem reveals a great deal about His values and His mission on earth, and shows us how to best celebrate this Christmas holiday.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Luke 2
Series: Advent 2018
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we examine the birth of our Lord, we can look at historical details that increase our appreciation for what God has done for us.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Our relationship with money is a reflection of our relationship with God. When we are worried and anxious about money, or when we hoard it greedily, we demonstrate a lack of trust in God's provision. But when we are content, we are free from money's control over our lives. And contentment leads us toward generosity, which has great benefits, both now and for eternity.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Few things have as much impact on our daily lives as money. We spend the bulk of our waking hours earning, spending, saving, giving... or simply worrying about it. Discover what money can and can't do for you, and how to get the greatest value out of the money God gives you.
Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Paul closes this letter with a great big "Thank you!" as he approves the Philippians continued support, assures them of his confidence in God, and affirms their generosity.
Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Christ follower's lives should be characterized by constant joy, yet our lives don't seem to be marked by a perpetual unfading joy, but rather fear, worry, and anxiety. In Philippians 4:4-9, Paul will give the antidote to anxiety, how the Church can practically overcome her worry.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Stress is inevitable, especially during the holidays. But if we apply the four steps of God's Pathway to Peace in this passage, we can greatly reduce the frequency and intensity of stress in our lives.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our culture is experiencing a rapid increase in anxiety. In this text Paul gives us several commands that will allow the peace of God to overshadow the anxiety we experience.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Unresolved conflict threatens the unity and the mission of the church. Reconciliation is difficult, but necessary, if we are to fulfill our mission as representatives of Jesus Christ. But how can we resolve conflict in a way that is honoring to Jesus?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Conflict is inevitable in our fractured world. But with these handful of biblical principles we can both reduce the frequency of conflict in our lives and effectively resolve the conflicts that do occur.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Conflict is inevitable, but when we practice reconciliation, our unity is protected, our witness remains powerful, and we reflect the heart of God to a fractured world.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The world we live in is full of darkness. Many people live like they are God's enemies, and even Christians can be swept up in the darkness and sin of the world. But we are citizens of God's kingdom. How can we remain focused on the things of heaven when we are surrounded and tempted by the things of earth?
Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Paul portrays the spiritual life as a marathon and focuses the believer's attention on the finish line and the reward available for faithfulness.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are in this world, but not of this world. Our ultimate allegiance and hope is to the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ. Let us live every moment as citizens of heaven, and may we bring others with us.
Speaker: Gavin Sledge
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Paul encourages the church of Philippi to keep their eye on the prize and helps them continue towards the goal of knowing Jesus.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do I know I'm accepted? How do I know I'm all right? I can either live by achievement or receiving acceptance from God. Join us as we look at acceptance based living.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Nothing is more important than knowing Jesus and becoming like Him. Nothing. We can get distracted; we can get discouraged; we can be tempted to run after other passions. But the goal of life, the prize promised to us now and in the end, is Jesus.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
There is no way to be good enough to earn God's approval. God does not accept us on the basis of our works, but only on the basis of our relationship with Jesus. The spiritual life is a matter of trusting the grace of God through Jesus Christ, from beginning to end.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30; 3:17-21
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Imitation is unavoidable. We cannot help but imitate other people, whether consciously or unconsciously. All we can choose is who to follow. Discover five characteristics of ideal role models so you can follow the right people and become the right role model for others to follow.
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All people everywhere need the grace of God.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Is your life worthy of imitation? Do you reflect the character of Jesus Christ and lead others to follow Him more closely? Timothy and Epaphroditus understood that their lives were meant to be Christ-like examples for others to follow. Will we also seek to lead lives that reflect Jesus Christ and are worthy of being imitated?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All who have trusted in Jesus are called to grow in righteousness. But why should we, and how can we? Discover the answers to both questions in this short but profoundly significant passage.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We learn through imitation. We imitate others, and others imitate us, for better or for worse, depending on the examples we choose to follow and the example we set. The Apostle Paul gives us two excellent role models in Timothy and Epaphroditus, men who lived their lives sacrificially for the glory of Christ and the good of others. Their example challenges us to consider whether we too are becoming worthy of imitation.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When we understand and believe the gospel, it motivates us to respond in gratitude. Once we know Jesus, we are called spend the rest of our lives learning how to be more like Him. As a result, our thoughts, words, attitudes, and actions will change as we increasingly reflect our Savior.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God has done great things for us, in us, and through us since Southwood was founded ten years ago. Today, we give Him thanks and celebrate the lives He has changed.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Eternal life is an absolutely free gift, but a transformed life requires us to lean in with all of our effort, while simultaneously relying completely on the power of God. As we do, our lives become an increasingly powerful witness in a dark and broken world.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are all selfish sometimes. We fight for our own rights, and we pursue what makes us happy at the expense of other people. As followers of Jesus, though, we are called to surrender our rights for the sake of the gospel. We are commanded to have the attitude of Jesus, who surrendered His rights for the sake of God's glory and our salvation.
Speaker: George Jacobus
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When the church body is united in living like Jesus, the Gospel has fertile soil to spread. The greatest enemy of becoming like Jesus is self.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We become one, and the gospel advances when we yield our lives to the gospel; when we yield our lives to one another; and when we yield our lives just like Jesus yielded His life for us.
Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Believers public expression of their faith must be grounded in the gospel.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We who know Jesus have already received the greatest gift known to man. Now it is our duty to live worthy of that gift.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Believers should represent the Gospel by living with Consistency, Cooperation, and Confidence.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
How do you respond when your circumstances are not what you hoped for? Do you lose your sense of joy and purpose in life? In the face of hardship, will we grow bitter, or will we focus on what God is doing through us? As we study Philippians 1:19-26, we see that what happens TO us is less important than what God is doing THROUGH us.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all long for an unwavering purpose in life that can't be destroyed by life's challenges. Really living means we are really chasing a life with meaning. Join us as we look at how to Live!
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What we really long for, whether or not we can clearly say it, is unfailing joy - joy we cannot lose and joy that cannot be taken from us. We chase after it in the world, but any thrills we find quickly fade because the joy we long for is only found in Jesus.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
How would you feel if you were on a team that couldn't lose? You would be bold and fearless, willing to take risks, because you would know that the outcome was certain. For those who know Jesus Christ, we know that we are on God's winning team. No opposition or sin can stop the progress of the gospel. Nothing in the universe can thwart God's plan to bring men and women to know Him. As a result, we can boldly and fearlessly share the gospel, no matter what the circumstances.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is a way to find joy even in the midst of suffering and persecution: learn to see life through gospel-colored glasses.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God always wins. His work of redeeming broken people through the accomplishment of His Son cannot be stopped. Therefore, be bold in your proclamation of Jesus, even in the face of inevitable opposition. The gospel remains forever the only hope for this world.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Often our prayers are rooted in fear or selfishness. But when Paul prayed for the Philippian church, he prayed for something surprising: that they would grow in love. He understood that when are full of God's love, we will have a deeper understanding of who God is, and what He wants for us. As a result, we will become more and more righteous, living lives that are pleasing to Him. Will we pray this year to be increasingly filled with the love of God, given to us in Jesus Christ?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What we pray for reveals what we desire most. So, what is it that you pray most urgently for? If we follow Paul's example, the answer will be growth in love that is guided by wisdom. That need trumps all others for there is nothing more powerful than love for showing the world the beauty of Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What we pray for reveals what we desire most. So, for what do you pray most urgently? If we follow Paul's example, the answer will be growth in love that is guided by wisdom. That need surpasses all others, because there is nothing more powerful than true love to show the world the beauty of Jesus.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When you hear the phrase, "the good life," what comes to mind? We chase after the good life, but we often find ourselves lonely and unfulfilled. But when we pour our lives out for the gospel, we can find the meaning and the community we are longing for. Will we agree with God's definition of the good life, and pursue it according to His design?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All humans crave community and significance, and both can be found in joining God's mission of helping people find and follow Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When you hear the phrase, "the good life," what comes to mind? We chase after the good life, but we often find ourselves lonely and unfulfilled. However, when we pour out our lives for the gospel, we experience purpose in life and the relationships we so deeply long for.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The book of Philippians challenges us to pour out our lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Compared to His glory and grace, our small desires, self-righteous works, and earthly loyalties are of very little value.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The book of Philippians teaches us how to live as citizens of heaven in a fallen world, and it begins by revealing the new identity we have in Christ. We are His saints, His slaves, and His servant-leaders.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Series: Poured Out
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Christ poured out His life for us so that we could have life in Him. The only appropriate response is for us to pour out our lives as well - our earthly loyalties, our self-reliance, our small desires. None of these things come close to the surpassing value of gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are called to help people find and follow Jesus. That sounds like a daunting task! After all, we often feel inadequate and ill-prepared. But God has promised to be with us as we share the good news of the gospel. He designed the mission, He chose us as His messengers, and He goes ahead of us to pave the way. Will we be faithful and obedient to His call?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our mission is to help people find and follow Jesus, and with Philip as our guide, we'll see how easy that can be. Walk with God, get out of your bubble, ask questions, share Jesus, and you can change the world!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We help People find and follow Jesus - because He is worthy; because that's the greatest need in every person's life; because that's what gives our life significance. So how do we become more effective in fulfilling this calling? Be willing! Be expectant! Be fascinated! Be prepared!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 26
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all face the temptation to be lazy worshipers, to give God half-hearted or begrudging offerings rather than the best we have to offer. But worship is a wonderful privilege, intended to be a joyful response to God's generosity and love toward us. How can we arrange our lives so that they are full of joyful and whole-hearted worship?
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-14
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Weeping Prophet reveals the source of steadfastness and hope in a life of unimaginable difficulty: complete and unwavering TRUST in God who is completely TRUSTworthy...His trust IS the Lord.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-27
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Pain and tragedy is a reality for every person. Ezekiel illustrates to us that when Christians respond to pain and tragedy differently than how the world expects, we get the world's attention. We can redirect our pain towards a purpose.
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Speaker: Tod Berkey
Scripture: Luke 18:18-26
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God has designed us to find significance and value in Him alone. When we attempt to draw identity from anything else we will be driven to discouragement, but even then hope can be found.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Psalm 23
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
At times it is difficult, perhaps even frightening, to live everyday life on mission. David demonstrates through the illustration of God as our Shepherd that we can confidently seize opportunities to live a life on mission and engage in spiritual significance in everyday interactions.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All sin is inherently addictive! Therefore, all of us need to know how to find hope and victory against the bad habits and sinful addictions that will, if left unchecked, destroy our lives. Discover both biblical principles and practical steps to aid in your fight for faithfulness.
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Speaker: Dusty Davis
Scripture: Exodus 34:5-7
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 25
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God has proclaimed that He is abounding in loyal love and faithfulness. We find freedoms in life when we intentionally press into the secure, loving, faithful, daily relationship that He offers.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Genesis 2:15-18
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 24
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God designed marriage as a partnership for the completion of a divinely commissioned task.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Fear and anxiety are unavoidable in this precarious world. While some of us struggle with these only periodically, many others suffer daily with full-blown panic attacks and anxiety disorders. So how do you find hope and healing when fear and anxiety invade your life?
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Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34-35
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
You're never too young, too old, or too far away from God to begin a life of faithfulness. Josiah became king over Judah at eight years old. Through the life and process of Josiah's kingship, we can learn how to replace idolatry with worship, becoming more and more obedient to the worthy calling God has given us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 33-35
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 22
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Parenting can bring out the worst in us; but it can also bring out the best if we'll learn from Jacob's failures and follow his successes. No family on earth is beyond hope of redemption or beyond need of growth.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 6-8
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All of life is infused with spiritual realities - our jobs, families, friendships, major decisions and even the small details of daily experience. How can we honor God and enjoy victory in all of our moments? Joshua's experience teaches us that we must be vigilant to remain in constant, conscious reliance on God's power and guidance.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-27
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Pain and tragedy is a reality for every person. Ezekiel illustrates to us that when Christians respond to pain and tragedy differently than how the world expects, we get the world's attention. We can redirect our pain towards a purpose.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 32-33
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There are parts of our lives that are broken beyond our ability to repair. But there is hope because we have a God who can fix the unfixable. He can give you a new name just as He did for Jacob, and all you must do is cling to Him.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We, like Joshua, are called to an overwhelming task, but we serve an incomparably great God. He never calls us to anything unless He has also provided us with the resources to accomplish our calling. Our "success" is guaranteed when we courageously follow Him and remain in His presence.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Isaiah 6
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
There is a pattern repeated throughout Christian history: God appears, God forgives, and God sends. Isaiah 6 illustrates this pattern for us as Isaiah encounters God during national crisis and mourning.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Judges 13-16
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We're looking at the legacies left by Biblical figures. Through the life of Samson, we can better understand that God has Forgiven our Failures to Provide us with Purpose.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Sadly, following Jesus doesn't spare us from the discouragements of this life nor protect us from the possibility of depression. But there is good news. We can find hope even in our darkest moments. Here's how.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Psalm 23
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
At times it is difficult, perhaps even frightening, to live everyday life on mission. David demonstrates through the illustration of God as our Shepherd that we can confidently seize opportunities to live a life on mission and engage in spiritual significance in everyday interactions.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Judges 9
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We're looking at the legacies left by Biblical figures. Through the life of Abimelech, we can better understand that instead of pursuing our own kingdoms here on this earth, God calls His people to pursue His kingdom first while trusting His perfect provision.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Loneliness touches all of our lives. So, how can we find genuine, enduring hope in the midst of crushing loneliness? And how can we help others struggling with loneliness?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Judges 6
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God calls fearful, doubtful, and insecure people to be his agents of redemption in this dark and sinful world. He wants to use us for His purposes, despite our inadequacies and anxieties. Will we boldly obey and proclaim Him, even when we do not feel adequate for the task?
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Esther 5-10
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Leave a legacy that matters.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Judges 9
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We're looking at the legacies left by Biblical figures. Through the life of Abimelech, we can better understand that instead of pursuing our own kingdoms here on this earth, God calls His people to pursue His kingdom first while trusting His perfect provision.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Joshua 14
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
It's easy to start a race, but it's much harder to finish it. The same is true of Christian life. Too many people give up or simply drift toward apathy when the going gets tough. God's servant Caleb refused to quit, though. He trusted God's promises and pursued God's path to the very end. Are you and I on a trajectory to finish our lives well, faithfully pursuing Jesus until the very end?
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Esther 2:19-4
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all face moments of crisis when a decision must be made. Esther faces such a moment, when she must decide to act to save her people at the risk of her own life. Join us as we look at the turning points we must all face.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Joshua 7-8
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Sin is destructive. It ruins communities, defames God, and destroys lives. But we can find a path to restoration if we confess and seek forgiveness from our gracious god.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Esther 1-2:18
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Who is in control of the circumstances of life? When powerful people run the world in a dark way, who do we look to for help? God is in control through his divine providence.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Genesis 1-2
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Oneness is at the core of how God set up marriage to function, and that oneness is worth striving for because God is glorified when we do and we experience an incredible relationship. Not easy but absolutely worth it.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The grace of God is powerful. Much like strong seasoning, it only takes a little bit to influence an entire culture. A few faithful followers of Jesus can make a big impact on the world around them. How, then, can we make the most of every opportunity to reflect and share the good news of Jesus Christ?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The grace of God is powerful. Much like strong seasoning, it only takes a little bit to influence an entire culture. A few faithful followers of Jesus can make a big impact on the world around them. How, then, can we make the most of every opportunity to reflect and share the good news of Jesus Christ?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 13:1-4
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The church in Antioch was rich - rich in the gospel, rich in people and materially eager to share. Recognizing their wealth compelled them to send the gospel beyond their city to those who had never heard. We can learn a lot from their example!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Joshua 6
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God's plans are often difficult to understand, but we can always trust His character. He knows what He's doing, even when we don't. The unusual conquest of Jericho reveals God's faithfulness, holiness, and mercy, and paves the way for His fame to grow throughout the nations.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Judges 7-8
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In both Gideon's triumph and tragedy, we discover how faith, or lack thereof, shapes our legacy.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 36-39
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We, God's servants, will be tested. When, not if, this happens, where will we turn? Where will we turn in times of fear, in times of affliction, or in times of affluence and praise from the world? Will we trust in Him and in Him alone? Consistent, lifelong trust in all circumstances is the most vital attribute God intends to produce in His servants.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
If you've ever felt inadequate to do what God is asking, the book of Joshua will encourage you. God often gives us tasks that are beyond our natural ability, but then he provides everything we need to accomplish His work. Even better, He graciously rewards us for our obedience.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Ruth 2
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Boaz generously extends grace to bless those within his city whose security has been shattered.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-14
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Weeping Prophet reveals the source of steadfastness and hope in a life of unimaginable difficulty: complete and unwavering TRUST in God who is completely TRUSTworthy...His trust IS the Lord.
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11, 17-20
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
There are many voices in our culture enticing us to find our value in things that are poor substitutes for God. Hannah found peace, not from having her desires fulfilled but when she placed her desires in God's hands.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God will significantly utilize Hannah to shape so much of His redemptive plan throughout the Old Testament. Hannah stands out amongst other Old Testament heroes as God shapes her through the pain of waiting before we see her dedication in the offering and training of her son, Samuel.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Series: Legacy: Old Testament Leaders
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has revealed Himself through many avenues...like His word, His creation, His image in mankind. On a day when we celebrate mom's, let us look at the life of Hannah and be reminded that God reveals himself just as powerfully through moms.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Most of us believe in generosity. But believing in generosity is different from actually being generous. How can we become generous, giving what we have to God with open hearts and open hands? We become more generous by learning to give consistently, sacrificially, joyfully, and wisely.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Most of us want to become more generous, but find it incredibly hard amidst the responsibilities and temptations of modern life. Discover three practical steps that can grow your generosity and expand your impact on the world for the kingdom of God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Most of us believe in generosity. But believing in generosity is different from actually being generous. How can we become generous, giving what we have to God from a joyful heart? We become generous by learning to give consistently, sacrificially, willingly, and wisely.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 6:21-24; Isaiah 44:12-17; Colossians 3:5
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all have idols - things we pursue and trust in to make life satisfying and safe. Very often these idols are revealed by how we spend our money. However, when we deliberately choose to sacrificially share from our wealth, we break the hold of idols over our hearts, and we find contentment, freedom and joy in God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 44; Matthew 6:19-24; Colossians 3:5
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all have idols - things we pursue and trust in to make life satisfying and safe. Very often these idols are revealed by how we spend our money. However, when we deliberately choose to sacrificially share from our wealth, we break the hold of idols over our hearts, and we find contentment, freedom and joy in God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 44; Matthew 6:19-24; Colossians 3:5
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all have idols - things we pursue and trust in to make life satisfying and safe. Very often these idols are revealed by how we spend our money. However, when we deliberately choose to sacrificially share from our wealth, we break the hold of idols over our hearts, and we find contentment, freedom and joy in God.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are rich! Of course, we normally don't think of ourselves as rich because we measure our wealth only in comparison to people who have more than we have. But compared to the rest of the world, we are rich, both materially and spiritually. And because we are rich, God will hold us responsible.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How does God want us to leverage our life? By utilizing our talents fully for the purposes of God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Luke 19
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are rich! Of course, we normally don't think of ourselves as rich because we measure our wealth only in comparison to people who have more than we have. But compared to the rest of the world, we are rich, both materially and spiritually. And because we are rich, we are also responsible to share from the blessings that God has given to us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21; 16:1-9
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Some investments simply don't work out - they decline in value or disappear altogether. In fact, from the Bible's point of view, all earthly wealth will ultimately lose all of its value unless it is converted into something of eternal value - PEOPLE. God loves people because people are made in His image, and they will all live forever, with Him or apart from Him. So invest your life - your treasure, your time, your talent - in helping people find and follow Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Some investments simply don't work out - they decline in value or disappear altogether. In fact, from the Bible's point of view, all earthly wealth will ultimately lose all of its value unless it is converted into something of eternal value - PEOPLE. God loves people because people are made in His image, and they will all live forever, with Him or apart from Him. So invest your life - your treasure, your time, your talent - in helping people find and follow Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21; 16:1-9
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Some investments simply don't work out - they decline in value or disappear altogether. In fact, from the Bible's point of view, all earthly wealth will ultimately lose all of its value unless it is converted into something of eternal value - PEOPLE. God loves people because people are made in His image, and they will all live forever, with Him or apart from Him. So invest your life - your treasure, your time, your talent - in helping people find and follow Jesus.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Exodus 35; Philippians 4; Malachi 1
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God is worthy of our worship. He is matchless. There is no one and nothing to compare with Him. And one of the most transforming ways we worship God is through becoming generous and joyful givers.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Exodus 35; Philippians 4; Malachi 1
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is worthy of our worship. He is matchless. There is no one and nothing to compare with Him. And one of the most transforming ways we worship God is through becoming generous and joyful givers.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 35; Philippians 4; Malachi 1
Series: Every Knee
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is worthy of our worship. He is matchless. There is no one and nothing to compare with Him. And one of the most transforming ways we worship God is through becoming generous and joyful givers.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 20
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Sometimes we can learn as much from the questions Jesus asked as we can from the statements He made. In John 20, after He rose from the dead, Jesus asked His friends three questions: First, why are you weeping? Second, whom are you seeking? Third, have you believed? The answers to those questions will reveal our hearts and shape our eternal destinies.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Approximately 1,985 years ago Jesus rose from the dead. But what relevance does that bit of history have for your life? According to 1 Corinthians 15, it's everything! His resurrection is the basis of our hope and the foundation of our future; and without it, Christianity is nothing but a waste of our time!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Bible says that somewhere around 2000 years ago a man named Jesus Christ died and then came back to life. Is it true? And if so, why does it matter? According to 1 Corinthians 15, it is both true and the most important truth in all of human history.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All of us are sinners who deserve eternal separation from God. Apart from God's intervention, we have no hope. On the first Good Friday, though, God intervened. His Son Jesus died in our place, taking the punishment for our sin.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the crowds praised Him as their King and Messiah. But they did not really understand who Jesus was, or what He came to offer them. They thought they needed deliverance from their earthly enemies; they really needed salvation from their sin. Their real problem was not the Roman government; it was the wickedness in their own hearts. That is our problem, as well, and that is why Jesus came. He offers forgiveness and salvation on the basis of His death and resurrection to everyone who believes in Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why did Jesus have to die? What did His death accomplish? We'll discover the meaning of Christ's death as we contemplate God's holiness and God's love, and see how they were reconciled on the cross.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Series: Holy Week
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In just a few short days the people in Jesus' day moved from welcoming Him to demanding His crucifixion. What caused their radical change of heart, and what purpose did it serve in God's eternal plan?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Eternal life is a free gift that God will never take away from those who have trusted in Jesus. You and I can worship and serve God in freedom, knowing that our relationship with Him is secure.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 1; 12
Series: Risen
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus asked a simple, direct, profound question nearly 2000 years ago, "Who do you say that I am?" That is the most important question any person will ever answer for it determines what we do in this life and where we go in the next life. As we study how the disciples and how Jesus' enemies answered that question, we discover that there is no middle ground with Jesus. He is either a liar who deserved to die, or He is the Word, the Lamb, the Messiah, and the King who deserves our unending worship and absolute devotion.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Peter 2:9-11
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We often focus on heaven as being a mysterious place in the future, but much of our life, ministry, and relationships are shaped by our understanding of heaven.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Our time is the most valuable resource we have been given, because it is irreplaceable and limited. God calls us to use our time in ways that honor Him and further His purposes in the world.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The goal of the Christian life is spiritual multiplication. Join us as we look how to do it well!
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: 2 Samuel 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The heart of David was revealed by his experience and refined by his Lord. We want to understand his heart as we seek to align our own hearts with God's. Today, we'll study David's heart of repentance in the face of accountability.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
All sin is inherently addictive! Therefore, all of us need to know how to find hope and victory against the bad habits and sinful addictions that will, if left unchecked, destroy our lives. Discover both biblical principles and practical steps to aid in your fight for faithfulness.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do we deal with the reality that some people have greater opportunity to hear the gospel than other people? What about babies, or those who are incapable of understanding the gospel? What does the Scripture say about God's fairness and justice in saving men and women through Jesus? Can we trust Him?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:13
Series: The Lord's Prayer
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Church, this present world is a spiritual battleground. Our adversary continuously seeks to destroy us and to render us ineffective for Jesus. But Spirit-directed and empowered prayer aligns us with the will of God and empowers us for battle. Let's get busy praying!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Fear and anxiety are unavoidable in this precarious world. While some of us struggle with these only periodically, many others suffer daily with full-blown panic attacks and anxiety disorders. So how do you find hope and healing when fear and anxiety invade your life?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The concept of hell is probably the most unpopular doctrine in Christianity. And yet, Jesus talked about hell quite a bit. What does the Scripture say about hell? Who goes there, and why? What is it like? And how can it be avoided?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:12, 14-15
Series: The Lord's Prayer
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Seeking and experience and forgiveness from our heavenly Father opens the door for deep fellowship, but withholding forgiveness from others disrupts our intimacy with both God and man. Receive forgiveness, learn to forgive and live in freedom!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Sadly, following Jesus doesn't spare us from the discouragements of this life nor protect us from the possibility of depression. But there is good news. We can find hope even in our darkest moments. Here's how.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Have you ever looked around you and thought, "The world should be better than this"? If so, you are really longing for heaven. When Jesus comes back, heaven will come to earth. We will have perfect bodies, perfect relationships, perfect surroundings, and perfect occupations. In the meanwhile, we place all of our hope in the promise of God's kingdom, and we share the good news that heaven is on its way.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11
Series: The Lord's Prayer
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Some things matter to God more than other things. Learning to communicate well with our heavenly Father includes discovering what matters most to Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Loneliness touches all of our lives. So, how can we find genuine, enduring hope in the midst of crushing loneliness? And how can we help others struggling with loneliness?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Luke 16:19-31
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Death is always a source of grief, and it always raises tough questions. Where do people go when they die? Is death permanent? Are heaven and hell real places? The Scripture tells us that death is our enemy, but Jesus has defeated it. Although we grieve, we can grieve with hope. Those who believe in Jesus can have assurance that they will live with Him forever. Not even death can defeat God's people, because Jesus has overcome it.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8
Series: The Lord's Prayer
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Prayer is like a foreign language. We don't instinctively know how to speak with God, but deep inside us we need to, and we long to, communicate with our heavenly Father. For this reason, one of Jesus' highest priorities in transforming His followers into His image is to teach us to pray. Are you ready to learn?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
How do we deal with the reality that some people have greater opportunity to hear the gospel than other people? What about babies, or those who are incapable of understanding the gospel? What does the Scripture say about God's fairness and justice in saving men and women through Jesus? Can we trust Him?
Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All sin is inherently addictive! Therefore, all of us need to know how to find hope and victory against the bad habits and sinful addictions that will, if left unchecked, destroy our lives. Discover both biblical principles and practical steps to aid in your fight for faithfulness.
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Speaker: Ernie Frey
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is Jesus' great passion and plan for our lives? The Jesus Plan is to transform the world by discipling Kingdom agents who will disciple others.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The concept of hell is probably the most unpopular doctrine in Christianity. And yet, Jesus talked about hell quite a bit. What does the Scripture say about hell? Who goes there, and why? What is it like? And how can it be avoided?
Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Fear and anxiety are unavoidable in this precarious world. While some of us struggle with these only periodically, many others suffer daily with full-blown panic attacks and anxiety disorders. So how do you find hope and healing when fear and anxiety invade your life?
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Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Series: We Are
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Stress is not inevitable, it is optional. Through Jesus Christ, we can choose faith instead of fear.
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Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16
Series: We Are
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God created you to need deep, meaningful relationships in your life.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Have you ever looked around you and thought, "The world should be better than this"? If so, you are really longing for heaven. When Jesus comes back, heaven will come to earth. We will have perfect bodies, perfect relationships, perfect surroundings, and perfect occupations. In the meanwhile, we place all of our hope in the promise of God's kingdom, and we share the good news that heaven is on its way.
Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Sadly, following Jesus doesn't spare us from the discouragements of this life nor protect us from the possibility of depression. But there is good news. We can find hope even in our darkest moments. Here's how.
Slides
Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21; Isaiah 11:6-9
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We often focus on heaven as being a mysterious place in the future, but much of our life, ministry, and relationships are shaped by our understanding of heaven.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Finding Hope
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Loneliness touches all of our lives. So, how can we find genuine, enduring hope in the midst of crushing loneliness? And how can we help others struggling with loneliness?
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Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43
Series: We Are...
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How to deal with difficult people in a way that is healthy, God-honoring, and faithful.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Luke 16:19-31
Series: Heaven and Hell
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Death is always a source of grief, and it always raises tough questions. Where do people go when they die? Is death permanent? Are heaven and hell real places? The Scripture tells us that death is our enemy, but Jesus has defeated it. Although we grieve, we can grieve with hope. Those who believe in Jesus can have assurance that they will live with Him forever. Not even death can defeat God's people, because Jesus has overcome it.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-37
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You have a season God has given you. Own your today so you're ready for what God is doing tomorrow.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In a world of misplaced and unmet expectations, the book of Philippians instructs us to place our confidence in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: John 2:1-11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus came to make all things new. Though we do not see the fullness and finality of that renewal today, we do experience it in part as Jesus has already begun the process of renewing those who believe in Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Stories of the Savior
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
On Christmas Eve we celebrate God's gift of a Savior. Discover why this gift trumps all others.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Our world is broken, full of sin and sadness. We need a righteous and perfect leader to save us. The good news of Christmas is that God sent us a King to save us and to lead us into a perfect future. This Christmas, let's pause and worship our King and submit our lives to His authority.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 7; Matthew 1
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. He is present in our immediate, daily needs - physical, emotional, spiritual - and also in our ultimate need of life that overcomes the grave. May we celebrate during this season that God is with us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are in the midst of a spiritual war, a fight to remain faithful to Jesus in the midst of a hostile world. The good news is that God has provided everything we need in order to win. He calls us to stand firm in our faith, knowing that the war has been won in Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The key to making any relationship work is knowing how to communicate well when tensions are high. In this practical study we will discover principles from ancient scripture and modern research that will help us communicate well when things get tense.
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Speaker: Thomas Seith
Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Christians can honor the Lord through their work by by submitting to those in authority over them while serving those whom they lead.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God created human beings for work, and He cares about our work. He cares more about our character than about our position, and He will reward those who faithfully represent Christ through their work, even when it is difficult to do so.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You are at war whether you realize it or not, and your enemy is far more powerful than you. A master of deception, he will ruin your life if you give him the chance. However, through Christ, you can fight back. Discover how to put on your armor and win this fight.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Perfect parenting is a fantasy! So is being the perfect son or daughter! Forget about it. Think progress, not perfection. Kids learn to trust that your parents genuinely want God's best for your life. Parents, focus your efforts on training your children to build their lives around a love for Jesus - in their thoughts, words, deeds and affections - and entrust the final outcome to God.
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Why do we sing during our worship services? What is the point? Is it just filling time before the message or does it serve a greater purpose?
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The normal human tendency to compare can significantly threaten our capacity to give thanks in our life!
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Speaker: Dusty Davis
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
By Grace, through faith in Jesus Christ alone, we are set free. Placing yourself back under the Law is worthless for pleasing God and detrimental to your growth in Christ. Choose freedom that you might love well.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Parenting is a difficult and exhausting task, but it's also a deeply rewarding and eternally significant task, as well. The relationship between parents and children works best when we keep in mind the most important goal, that children learn to trust and follow Jesus.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Out of reverence for Christ, we are called to submit to others in our homes and in our workplace.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There's more to the world than what we see. Join us as we look at the battle we are in.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Marriage can be wonderful, but it can also be challenging. However, God intended our marriages to be a reflection of the relationship between Jesus and the church. As each partner fulfills his or her role in marriage, the world gets a glimpse of the love of Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Marriage is both amazingly good and amazingly hard! Strong marriages require continual sacrifice from both spouses as they fulfill the unique roles God has designed for each of them. Discover how to become the husband or the wife God has designed you to be.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Marriage is one of God's greatest gifts, but it can also be very challenging. Often the challenges emerge because we fail to pursue God's purpose or follow His design. God's intention for our marriages is that we become a reflection of the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Church. As both husband and wife each fulfill his or her role in marriage, loving and respecting one another, the world has the opportunity to see the love of Jesus lived out before them.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
At important moments in their history, the people of Israel paused to remember God's faithfulness and prepare for what was ahead of them. This week, we pause to thank God for His faithfulness to Grace Creekside and to look ahead with joy to all that He has in store for us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We are called to be light in a dark world through the power of the Holy Spirit in us. But to be a light, we must flee the darkness by practicing the discipline of gratitude.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30
Series: Focus
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We live in a world of relationships, responsibilities, distractions, and diversions all competing for our attention and affection. But in the midst of overwhelming options, God has given us the book of Philippians to focus our faith, which includes being and producing disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
If we know Jesus, we are called to run from the darkness of sin, and to walk in the Light of Christ's love. Instead of sin, God wants us to pursue holiness. The best antidote to sin is to flood our hearts and minds with praise and thanksgiving.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To draw people to Jesus, we must stand out from the world around us. Our lives should be characterized not by the selfishness, unkindness, and isolation so ubiquitous in our society, but by the forgiveness, truthfulness, graciousness, and selflessness of the Holy Spirit. Discover how to live a STAND OUT life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Who, or what, is in control of your life? If our affections are dominated by darkness, we cannot be the light of the world. But if we are continually conquered by the Spirit of God, we will fulfill God's will for our lives - we will shine and others will be drawn to Jesus' light.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Put off old habits and patterns.
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Speaker: Andy Kampman
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Helping people find and follow Jesus globally.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The "new self" provides the spiritual resources for sanctification and obedience.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus has called us to a new way of life, a life free from the lies and selfishness of sin. He wants us to walk in a way consistent with His righteousness and holiness. In order to do that, we need to daily set aside our old sinful ways and put on the new way of life we have learned from Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Some days change everything. For our brothers and sisters in Christ being baptized today, this is one of those days.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are new in Christ, so let's live new in Christ. Put off our old sinful patterns and put on our new patterns made possible through His transforming power.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In light of the gospel, God's people are called to walk in unity and love, as a reflection of the love of Jesus. When we use our spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ, we are contributing to the maturity of the church, so that God's people can become all that He wants us to be. Will you use your gifts for the benefit of the church?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why go to church when you can listen to worship music and sermon podcasts at home? Because the local church is the hope of the world if, and only if, we each play our part by pursuing unity with one another and serving one another with the gifts Christ has given us.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because of what Jesus Christ has done for us, not just individually but also corporately, we are one. That's a fact. Now our task is to learn to live as one! Each of us can help by discovering our unique design from God, and then putting to use all of His gifts for His glory and for the good of others.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Perhaps our greatest need is to know that God truly loves us. In Jesus Christ, He demonstrated His perfect and unbelievably wonderful love toward us. The more we understand and experience Christ's love for us, the more we are equipped to reflect and share that love with those around us.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Pray that we would know the love of Christ.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The life God has called us to live is most fully lived and seen when we are overwhelmed, empowered, and compelled by the LOVE of CHRIST.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God calls his Church to unity, not uniformity, as a witness to His multi-colored wisdom.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life throws all sorts of curves our way. Join us as we see Paul shift his perspective away from the challenge to the purpose God has for his life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
2nd service with special guest Bishop Maurice Green: The Church is on display. The world is watching. Heaven is watching. What will we do with this mystery, this treasure of the gospel? Having been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, will we take up our calling to become reconcilers?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
1st service with special guest Bishop Maurice Green: The Church is on display. The world is watching. Heaven is watching. What will we do with this mystery, this treasure of the gospel? Having been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, will we take up our calling to become reconcilers?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The gospel is the only hope for reconciliation between us and God, and between us and other groups of people. Through Jesus, God has turned outsiders into insiders, and enemies into friends. Once we understand the gospel, we will understand that our first allegiance is not to our earthly tribes, but instead to the kingdom of God in Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Racism, class warfare, and political divisions run rampant in our world today, as they always have, fueled by the pride and fear within all of us. But there is a solution. In Christ we find a supernatural PEACE with God and with one another that is strong enough to heal all divisions, if we will simply learn to put it into action.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Before Christ we were alienated, estranged, separated - separated from God, and separated from other people. But now in Christ we are not only reconciled to God, we can also become reconciled to one another in one new family. As this reconciliation arises, the Church will shine as a beautiful foreshadowing of the Kingdom of God for a broken world, with men and women from every tribe, tongue, people and nation unified in worship and in witness.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When we were dead in our sin, God's grace gave us life. The best news in the world is that God freely gave us eternal life through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. We only have to believe in order to receive it.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
"But God..." is perhaps the greatest two-word phrase you'll find in scripture. We were dead in sin, slaves to Satan, and under wrath, unable to free ourselves. "But God" intervened through Christ and gave us life as a free gift. There is no better news to hear, believe, and share with a dying world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
"But God..." These are two of the best words in the entire Bible. We were in a state of separation from God and rebellion against God, destined for an eternity apart from God, "But God...." God intervened! God rescued us from death and created life within us freely by His grace. Now we live in newness of life, empowered to fulfill God's original design for us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all struggle at times with feelings of despair: the future seems hopeless, and we feel unimportant and powerless to change anything. But the book of Ephesians tells us that, for those who know Jesus, we have hope, we have value, and we have access to the power of God. The deeper we know Jesus, the more we understand that we have everything we need in Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You will never exhaust the riches of God's wisdom, glory, character, or plan. Therefore, class is never over for the follower of Christ. It is our joy and privilege to be every learning more about the hope, value, and power we have in Him.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are rich, but we often live as if we are poor. We allow life's circumstances to make us feel hopeless, worthless and weak, when in fact, because of God's work through His Son we have everlasting hope, value and strength. So let's learn to live rich in Christ!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God has given us every imaginable spiritual blessing. We have been chosen by God, redeemed in Jesus, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. When we understand the spiritual blessings we have been given, we will seek to know Jesus better and to help other people know Him as well.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When life gets hard, choose gratitude. Thank God for the infinite wealth of spiritual blessings He's given you. You were chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Spirit.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
Series: Alive Together
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has given us greater spiritual blessings than we can imagine! And everyone is in on the blessing - Father, Son and Spirit all working together to enrich our lives now and for eternity. How could we possibly be anything but grateful to God and eager to share with others?!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Knowing who you are helps you plan your future. The same principle applies to a church: once we understand who we are (our values), we can better understand where we're going (our vision). In this message, teaching pastor Matt Morton talks about the values and vision of Grace Bible Church, and how the Creekside campus fits into the big picture.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What is our purpose in life as individuals and as a church? Stated as simply as possible: we help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus. Discover how to do that in your own life, and hear about how God is calling Grace Bible Church to do that in our community and our world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is our purpose in life as individuals and as a church? Stated as simply as possible: we help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus. Discover how to do that in your own life, and hear about how God is calling Grace Bible Church to do that in our community and our world.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Like any loving father, God disciplines His people. He loves us and knows that holiness is the best path to a close relationship with Him and with His church. Church discipline is a tool that God uses to preserve the holiness and purity of His church, to protect Christ's reputation in the world, and to restore sinners who repent.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 32
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Honesty with God allows me to experience God's forgiveness; the divine release from the baggage of my sin.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Psalm 34
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What do you do when life goes from bad to worse? Join us as we learn to have hope in the midst of life's trials.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Scripture is a treasure, more valuable than any earthly treasure we could hope for. All too often we do not make use of it - it sits in our homes unread. How can we overcome the barriers that keep us from reading God's Word and make it a habit for the coming year?
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Psalm 86
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In long-lasting trials and difficulties, our best response is TRUST in God's steadfast love and unmatched power...and trials are the best means of growing that trust.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 115
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There are no substitutes for the one, true God. We, the Church, declare our confidence in Him, even when our present circumstances tempt us to doubt. He is great and He is good - He always has been and always will be.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 139
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In the midst of our pain and suffering, we often feel misunderstood, alone, and completely out of control. Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows everything about us, is everywhere with us, and has a perfect plan. As a result, we can trust Him in every situation.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 2
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When you read the daily headlines, how do you feel? Frustrated? Powerless? Desparing? We consume news, bad news, about which we can do nothing. We can engage at a local level and have some influence, but not at a national or global level. Nevertheless, we have hope. "Jesus will reign" answers every troubling headline. It also instructs us how to live each day - in joyful submission to His rule in our lives and hope for His coming kingdom.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 32
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Honesty with God allows me to experience God's forgiveness; the divine release from the baggage of my sin.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 113
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Worship is so much more than singing in church on Sunday mornings. But to do it well, we need humility, knowledge, and inspiration. Discover all three in Psalm 113.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 91
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is greater than anything we fear. He is always with us and promises salvation to the one who trusts Him. For that reason, He is our courage when we're afraid. For the person who trusts God, there is nothing to fear.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Psalm 86
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In long-lasting trials and difficulties, our best response is TRUST in God's steadfast love and unmatched power...and trials are the best means of growing that trust.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Psalm 105
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Psalm 105 praises God for our shared identity as His people because there is always potential for incredible confusion over who we are, what we need, and how we should live.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 139
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the midst of our pain and suffering, we often feel misunderstood, alone, and completely out of control. Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows everything about us, is everywhere with us, and has a perfect plan. As a result, we can trust Him in every situation.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 113
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Worship is so much more than singing in church on Sunday mornings. But to do it well, we need humility, knowledge, and inspiration. Discover all three in Psalm 113.
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: Psalm 42
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Just as our bodies need water to live, so our souls need God for life. Unfortunately, we put things (even good things) in God's rightful place in our hearts. The truth is only God can satisfy our soul's deepest needs.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Psalm 105
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Psalm 105 praises God for our shared identity as His people because there is always potential for incredible confusion over who we are, what we need, and how we should live.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Psalm 51
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We have a crucial need. There is a profound solution and a gracious response.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Psalm 73
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Although we are tempted to envy the success of wicked people, true success is found as we commune with the living God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 113
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Worship is so much more than singing in church on Sunday mornings. But to do it well, we need humility, knowledge, and inspiration. Discover all three in Psalm 113.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 2
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When you read the daily headlines, how do you feel? Frustrated? Powerless? Despairing? We consume news, bad news, about which we can do nothing. We can engage at a local level and have some influence, but not at a national or global level. Nevertheless, we have hope. "Jesus will reign" answers every troubling headline. It also instructs us how to live each day - in joyful submission to His rule in our lives and hope for His coming kingdom.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 2
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We live in a world that is constantly in rebellion against God. But God's kingdom will prevail, and God's King, Jesus Christ, will reign forever. He will destroy all rebels and establish His throne over the entire world. The question for each of us is whether we will submit to God's one true King, or whether we will rebel and face the consequences.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Psalm 90
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Psalm 90 is a psalm of trust in the Lord as our refuge and it encourages an honesty in our struggle.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 19
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God hasn't left humanity to stumble in the dark. He speaks to all of us in His WORLD and in His WORD, but to hear His voice, we must step off the treadmill of life and learn to listen.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 91
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God is greater than anything we fear. He is always with us and promises salvation to the one who trusts Him. For that reason, He is our courage when we're afraid. For the person who trusts God, there is nothing to fear.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 19
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God hasn't left humanity to stumble in the dark. He speaks to all of us in His WORLD and in His WORD, but to hear His voice, we must step off the treadmill of life and learn to listen.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our God is a good Father despite what the world or our experiences or our circumstances might cause us to think. Psalm 13 helps us remember that we don't need to hold back our questions and frustrations with God, but at the same time we do need to hold on to the truth of who He actually is.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 10:16
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
For better or worse we'll be on the internet and social media till death do us part. So we must learn how to live online as followers of Christ, and as parents, how to train our kids to do the same. Discover biblical principles and research-based practices to guide your online life.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Psalm 51
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We have a crucial need. There is a profound solution and a gracious response.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 1
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This life is rigged. It only works God's way. Follow His path and you will experience blessing, peace, joy and fulfillment. Follow the world and you will experience frustration, conflict and failure. Maybe not immediately, but eventually. Your choices, both small and large, will matter today and for eternity. So which way will you choose?
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Psalm 51
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We have a crucial need. There is a profound solution and a gracious response.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 1
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
This life is rigged. It only works God's way. Follow His path and you will experience blessing, peace, joy and fulfillment. Follow the world and you will experience frustration, conflict and failure. Maybe not immediately, but eventually. Your choices, both small and large, will matter today and for eternity. So which way will you choose?
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Psalm 105
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Psalm 105 praises God for our shared identity as His people because there is always potential for incredible confusion over who we are, what we need, and how we should live.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 1
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The path of righteousness to blessing and life, but the path of wickedness leads to destruction and death. Which way will you choose?
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Psalm 34
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What do you do when life goes from bad to worse? Join us as we learn to have hope in the midst of life's trials.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 10:16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
For better or worse we'll be on the internet and social media till death do us part. So we must learn how to live online as followers of Christ, and as parents, how to train our kids to do the same. Discover biblical principles and research-based practices to guide your online life.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples, but we often feel ill-equipped and afraid to obey. A few simple principles can help us effectively share the gospel and make disciples in our sphere of influence.
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Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples, but we often feel ill-equipped and afraid to obey. A few simple principles can help us effectively share the gospel and make disciples in our sphere of influence.
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Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples, but we often feel ill-equipped and afraid to obey. A few simple principles can help us effectively share the gospel and make disciples in our sphere of influence.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Every area of our lives is intended to reflect the character and love of Jesus. Mothers have an opportunity to demonstrate His character through everyday faithfulness to the work God has placed in front of them. Even the small and unnoticed tasks of parenting matter when done for God's glory.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs 23:25
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Three biblical encouragements to strengthen any mom in the throes of motherhood, along with practical advice from a panel of four wise Southwood moms.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's faithfulness changes us, and our faithfulness changes the lives of those entrusted to us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus commanded His disciples to go into every nation on earth and make disciples. The Great Commission applies to every Christian; it is not optional for those who know Jesus. We are called to share the gospel, and teach others about Jesus. The good news is that we are not alone: Jesus promised to stay with us and give us the power we need to finish the task.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
William Barclay said, "There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why." Discover the why as we study the last words of Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
William Barclay once said, "There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why." Why are we here, followers of Jesus? To make disciples who make disciples among all the nations, so that one day there will be men and women surrounding the throne of God, worshipping Him because we figured out the purpose of life and got with the program.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Gospel is a story that's too good to be true, except that it is true. Join us as we look a the reality of the resurrection.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The risen Savior has victory over the world He rules.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Matthew 28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Word of God calls Jesus the Christ, the chosen one who chooses us to join Him in life beyond the grave. This week, we'll see Jesus' resurrection completely change what we believe, how we feel, and why we live.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 26-27
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all deserve death because of our sin and rebellion against God, but Christ died in our place. Now He offers us righteousness in place of sin, life in place of death, and a relationship with God in place of alienation. In response, He calls us to trust Him, rejoice in the life He has given, and follow in His footsteps.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 26-27
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Everyone suffers in this life. If you haven't, you simply haven't lived long enough. But when suffering comes, you can find strength by fixing your eyes on the PLAN and the PAIN of the cross.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 26-27
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We do what we love. Sounds simple, maybe even simplistic, but in every circumstance we will choose whatever it is that we love most in that moment. Jesus loved His Father, and He loved His Father's will more than anything else in life. So even at great personal cost, He remained resolute in His devotion to His Father. What about you? What do you love? Do you love foolish things that have no lasting value? If so, your affections can be re-formed through intentional devotion to the Father and His will.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-19
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The world's economy operates according to merit, but God's kingdom operates on grace. Grace is surprising, and even scandalous, to people accustomed to relationships based on merit. Grace is unearned, unfair, unlimited, and unparalleled. Thank God that He does not give us what we deserve, but instead provides us with eternal life, and so much more, on the basis of His grace in Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
That's not fair! How many times have you heard your kids say that? How many times have you said or thought that yourself?! We want life to be fair, but God wants something better. Discover the better-than-fair grace of God as we celebrate the resurrection of His Son which made that grace possible.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The world's economy runs on merit, but God's kingdom runs on grace - unexpected, undeserved and unlimited favor from the Creator and Redeemer of mankind. Thank God that He does not give us what we deserve, but instead provides us with eternal life and meaningful life because of the riches of His grace in Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
If we love God, we will want to obey Him. All too often, obedience to God feels like a chore. But Jesus explains to us that obedience ought to spring from loving God and loving others. Love is at the heart of God's Law, because He loves us, and wants to know us. How, then, can we grow our love for God and love for others?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All God's commands can be boiled down to one, simple word: love. But what does it actually mean to love God and others? Discover both the crushing bad news and uplifting good news of one of Jesus' most famous statements.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Follow Jesus, the humble, sacrificial Servant as you strive toward true greatness. Set aside the world's definition of a great life, along with it's scheming and it's pride. Trust Jesus. He will exalt you at the proper time.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We all desire greatness. We want to be important, respected, and significant. We are tempted to manipulate our circumstances in order to achieve earthly greatness. But Jesus says that greatness in His kingdom can only be found through humble service. Will we follow the example of Christ, who willingly became a servant for the sake of God's kingdom?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Follow Jesus, the humble, sacrificial Servant as you strive toward true greatness. Set aside the world's definition of a great life, along with it's scheming and it's pride. Trust Jesus. He will exalt you at the proper time.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All God's commands can be boiled down to one, simple word: love. But what does it actually mean to love God and others? Discover both the crushing bad news and uplifting good news of one of Jesus' most famous statements.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus is fully God and fully man. We ought never to believe that His humanity diminishes His deity, or that His love diminishes His holiness. Jesus is everything that God is. However, He allows us to approach Him to receive eternal life, and a relationship with God. We are called to approach with confidence, but also with reverence.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 10:16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
For better or worse we'll be on the internet and social media till death do us part. So we must learn how to live online as followers of Christ, and as parents, how to train our kids to do the same. Discover biblical principles and research-based practices to guide your online life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus is the glory of God; therefore, Jesus is all that God is. Though His glory overwhelms us, yet because of His abundant grace, He welcomes us into His presence. But come respectfully, reverently and in awe of His greatness. Come faithfully, unfailingly, and you will be changed into the likeness of His glory forever.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Matthew 6:10; Isaiah 65:17-25
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
As Jesus lays out the Lord's Prayer and tells us to pray "Thy Kingdom Come", by praying this we are anticipating, representing, and proclaiming the future Kingdom of God.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Matthew 16
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In accepting Jesus as the Christ, we are accepting the God who asks us to abandon self-satisfaction for the struggles of self-sacrifice.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Wealth is a window to the soul. It can reveal what we value, what we love, what we worship. Because earthly wealth is fleeting, we are foolish to pursue it. However, wealth from God enriches us both now and forever.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-25
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Christ's response to Peter's belief was to call him (and us) into a new way of life.
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: Matthew 6:10; Isaiah 65:17-25
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As Jesus lays out the Lord's Prayer and tells us to pray "Thy Kingdom Come", by praying this we are anticipating, representing, and proclaiming the future Kingdom of God.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Who was Jesus? The answer to that question changes the direction of your life. Join us as we answer this question and receive the call to live for Him.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 12-13
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The leaders of the nation of Israel rejected their Messiah, because He did not meet their expectations. You and I have the choice to accept Jesus as He is, or to reject Him. Will we accept and trust Jesus, even when He does not meet our personal expectations for who He should be?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 12
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Who gets to be in charge of your life, you or Jesus? That's a question we get to answer every day. When Jesus didn't look like or act like they expected, the leaders of Israel rejected Him. Will you learn from their mistake and trust Jesus as your King even when He doesn't fit your expectations?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 12
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The leaders of the nation of Israel rejected their Messiah, because He did not conform to their expectations and He threatened their way of life. Their way involved control, toil and fear. Jesus offered hope, peace and rest. They chose poorly. Which way will you choose?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5, 18
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Our Father's love knows no limits. As He has forgiven us, and because He has forgiven us, we can forgive others. And as we forgive, others experience the love of our Father through us. Let us then learn to forgive.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 8-9
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus' miracles prove His authority and provide a preview of His kingdom.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When Jesus returns He will turn the world upside down. What the world values now will not be valued then; and what the world dismisses now will not be dismissed then. Discover what to do now so you can have a life worth celebrating when Jesus returns.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When Jesus returns He will turn the world upside down. What the world values now will not be valued then; and what the world dismisses now will not be dismissed then. Discover what to do now so you can have a life worth celebrating when Jesus returns.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5, 18
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our Father's love knows no limits. As He has forgiven us, and because He has forgiven us, we can forgive others. And as we forgive, others experience the love of our Father through us. Let us then learn to forgive.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 8-9
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus' miracles prove His authority and provide a preview of His kingdom.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When Jesus returns He will turn the world upside down. What the world values now will not be valued then; and what the world dismisses now will not be dismissed then. Discover what to do now so you can have a life worth celebrating when Jesus returns.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5, 18
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our Father's love knows no limits. As He has forgiven us, and because He has forgiven us, we can forgive others. And as we forgive, others experience the love of our Father through us. Let us then learn to forgive.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 5-7
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the hardest portions of Scripture to understand. At its heart, though, the Sermon on the Mount tells us that we are nowhere near good enough to enter God's kingdom on our own. The good news, however, is that Jesus is good enough and gracious enough to get us in.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 5-7
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Hate your brother... you're worthy of hell. Lust after a woman... worthy of hell. Withhold forgiveness... worthy of hell. In the Sermon on the Mount, the most famous sermon ever given, the bad news is so much worse than you ever imagined. And yet there is also good news that is better than you dared hope... if you just know where to find it.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5-7
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Jesus' most famous discourse, the Sermon on the Mount, He explains the depth of God's righteousness as revealed in the Law. Here's the bad news: relative to the righteousness of God, you are more profoundly broken than you understand or care to admit. Ouch! And now for the good news: although you can never be good enough, but Jesus is more than enough.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 3-4
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus' character and nature demonstrate that He is uniquely qualified as the Messiah. The question of Matthew's gospel is, "Will we accept Him as our King and submit to His terms in order to enter God's kingdom?"
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 3-4
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Thousands of men had the right heredity to be the King of Kings; dozens of them had the opportunity; and yet only one passed the test of obedience. Jesus alone qualifies to be our King, and from Him we can learn how to pass the test of obedience in our own lives. Learn to fight temptation like the King!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 3-4
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the face of withering temptation, Jesus' allegiance to His Father, and to His Father's will was unwavering. His steadfast endurance in His wilderness testing serves as an example for us to follow. Using only resources available to us - God's Spirit and God's Word - Jesus said "no" to temptation and "yes" to God. Imitate Jesus! Follow the King!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 1-2
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Matthew's gospel presents Jesus as the One True King, the Sovereign over all. Will you follow Him, or will you give your allegiance to another? Will you follow Him, or will you choose to rule over your own life? He promises us fullness of life, a life that can be found in no other.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 1-2
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Matthew's gospel presents Jesus as the One True King, the Sovereign over all. Will you follow Him, or will you give your allegiance to another? Will you follow Him, or will you choose to rule over your own life? He promises us fullness of life, a life that can be found in no other.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 1-2
Series: Follow the King
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Matthew's gospel presents Jesus as the One True King, the Sovereign over all. Will you follow Him, or will you give your allegiance to another? Will you follow Him, or will you choose to rule over your own life? He promises us fullness of life, a life that can be found in no other.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Prayer is difficult for most of us. We don't always believe it makes a difference, and our prayer lives are troubled by guilt, distraction and pride. But prayer matters, because it is our primary way of communicating with God. Will we make the decision this semester to simply show up in prayer and persevere, even when it is tough to do?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Blake answers a variety of questions submitted by the congregation dealing with theology, politics, church life, godly living, Biblical characters, and car repair.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Mark 6:30-52
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As God establishes our faith, it is a process of ups and downs. One moment we see clearly, and the next we miss it completely. Thankfully, God has given us personal experiences of His faithfulness, whether others or our own, that we might remember that God is deserving of our trust.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Genesis 1, Leviticus 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We live in a cycle of business but God created us for more than what we can produce. Join us as we look at how to create healthy cycles in the life God gave us to live.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God continues our restoration by calling us to seek the restoration of others.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: John 15:12-17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Many times we find our love limited by particular passions, problems, or people. Today, we're studying John 15 to better understand God's love, which we should experience and extend without limits.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is the "one thing" you feel you need in order to make your life all that you want it to be? A happier marriage? More money? Better health? The Scripture tells us that real life comes from knowing Jesus first. When Jesus is our "one thing," we can trust Him to take care of everything else. Will you and I commit to making Jesus the center of our lives, our highest priority, for the coming year?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The gift of eternal life outshines every other gift because it meets our most desperate needs, it satisfies us forever and came to us at infinite cost.
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Angels were sent to deliver the good news of the Savior's coming and His arrival. There is great significance in the way in which God used these splendid creatures to announce the Messiah. Yet the angels, even in all of their glory, point us to the One who is greater - the One we are to worship.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Angels are more beautiful, powerful, and ancient that we can possibly fathom, and yet throughout the Bible they are always cast in supporting roles. They are never the focus, and that says something profound about God and about you.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We have heard the Christmas story so many times, that we run the risk of losing our wonder at Christ's birth. But to the shepherds who first heard the good news about Jesus, the story was anything but boring. This Christmas, let's respond to Christ's birth like those who heard about it first, with a sense of wonder and worship that God would become a man to save the world.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The shepherds are a surprising inclusion in the Christmas Story that highlights both God's value for the marginalized and our opportunity to share our faith in the Christmas season.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Luke 2:8-21
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
While we often react to the Christmas season in different ways, the shepherds in Luke 2 show us how to correctly respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; 1:26-38; Micah 5:2
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Mary and Joseph were an ordinary couple, who had a baby in a small town called Bethlehem. From a human perspective, Jesus' birth was insignificant and unremarkable. But God often chooses ordinary people, in ordinary places, to accomplish extraordinary work.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Continue our preparation for Christmas by celebrating the shocking obscurity, humility, and selflessness of the birth, life, and death of Jesus. He is our antidote for the insidious Kardashian-ism infecting and enslaving our culture.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:1-5
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Mary and Joseph were a common, ordinary couple, who had a baby in a small town called Bethlehem. From a human perspective, Jesus' birth was inconsequential and unremarkable. But God often chooses ordinary people, just like you and me, in ordinary places, just like where we live, to accomplish extraordinary work.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Incarnation of Jesus reminds us that God understands us completely, loves us unconditionally, and saves us graciously. As we celebrate Advent, we remember that every grief and pain is overcome by the presence of God with us in Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Kick off the Advent Season by discovering six prophetic words from Isaiah 9 that will help you reconnect modern Christmas traditions with deeper biblical realities.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: John 1:1-18
Series: Why Christmas?
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The prophecy candle symbolizes the hope that is to be realized through the promised Messiah. John's Gospel shows us that our hope has arrived in the person of Jesus Christ.
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Scripture: Mark 6:12-30
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Is it worth taking the risk to be a witness for Jesus Christ?
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-14; 4:1-3
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The call to Christian unity requires breaking down walls and great effort.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Genesis 1, Leviticus 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We live in a cycle of business but God created us for more than what we can produce. Join us as we look at how to create healthy cycles in the life God gave us to live.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells His followers to forget tomorrow's problems in order to focus on today's purpose.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In the face of this stressful election season, we can avoid both panic and fatalism by grounding ourselves in the truth of God's Word. God sits above our human politics, but He cares about the government. We are called to faithfully represent Him in the world, but to recognize that He is ultimately in control of the world. We take those truths into the voting booth and into our community as we engage in every day acts of ordinary faithfulness.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 10:30-37
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
This year's contentious presidential election offers us two powerful opportunities to glorify God and impact the world. Discover how to vote and serve like followers of Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Major events seem to push us toward fear or faith. The 2016 Presidential election is no exception. Church, let's get some perspective here. God's got this, so we can rest in His sovereignty. He also made us in His image so that we can take action - vote, serve, sacrifice, live out your faith. Let's be salt and light as we bring the hope of Jesus to a broken world.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
If you follow Jesus long enough, you will eventually experience the loneliness of discipleship. Some people will oppose you, some will desert you, and a few will stay with you. You can be faithful to Jesus, though, because Jesus is faithful to you. He is true to His people, His mission, and His promises.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Christian readiness is founded in knowing the purpose and provision we have received from God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You were created by God for a purpose. You have been redeemed by God for a purpose. God has a ministry specifically designed for you. Find it and fulfill it!
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Speaker: Kyle Cox
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In Paul's final benediction to Timothy, we will see what it means to live a life of legacy by making Jesus known to humanity through evangelism and discipleship.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What is love and where can we find it? Discover the secrets of true, lasting love.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Word of God is true. It is trustworthy. Learn it, love it, and let it transform your life.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Despite the chaos of our world, we can trust that Jesus is always present, and always more powerful than the chaos around us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Every Christian feels inadequate at prayer. EVERY. CHRISTIAN! But there is hope! You can learn to pray better, bigger, and more consistency by learning from the best prayer warrior in history: God's Son, Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Mark 1:35
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Every Christian feels inadequate in prayer. EVERY! SINGLE! CHRISTIAN! So don't feel paralyzed by guilt. Instead, learn to pray better and bigger from the Greatest Pray-er ever, Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-13
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We live in dark days. The Bible is clear that the world will be full of sin and darkness until Jesus returns. God's people will face persecution and hostility. Nonetheless, we carry a bright light, which is the good news of Jesus. Let's pray for those who are persecuted, provide for their needs, and prepare for the possibility of persecution.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-13
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What did you expect to find in this life? Happiness? Success? Ease? Let God's realities shape your expectations and you'll find both peace and purpose in life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-13
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We live in dark times, and we should expect them to only get darker. Prepare for persecution, and pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering today for their faith in Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Holiness makes us useful to God. We are commanded to run away from sin and pursue the righteousness of God, because pursuing holiness allows us to more effectively share the gospel and make disciples. Does your life reflect the righteous character of God?
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In our constant struggle against temptation, it is important that we know what purity means, why purity should be pursued, and how to develop it in our lives.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Each and every one of us has been uniquely created by God to be useful to God's Kingdom and pleasing to our heavenly Father. Put aside the things that are hindering you, and pursue holiness with others who long for God's best.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Worthless words are a sickness, but God's Word is the cure. We are to avoid foolish arguments, and speculations about matters of secondary importance. Instead, we want to be grounded in the Word of God, so we can know and serve Him well.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You can become an expert in God's Word... and you must to be "approved" and "unashamed" when you see Jesus. All you need are a few simple skills to start reading, studying, applying, and ENJOYING the Word of God!
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Worthless words are a sickness, but God's Word is the cure. We are to avoid foolish arguments, and speculations about matters of secondary importance. Instead, we are to seek God's approval as men and women who strive diligently to be properly grounded in the Word of God, so we can know and serve Him well.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Endurance in the faith is difficult, because it seems like there are so many good reasons to quit. But endurance is worth whatever it costs, because the gospel is true, and Jesus has promised us an eternal reward.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God wants to bless you with both enduring peace and inspiring purpose. Yet these are only possible for those who accurately understand the relationship between obedience and salvation. Discover the secret to peace and purpose.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God rewards our courageous faith, but if we shrink back we miss out on His best. May we be bold, courageous and sacrificial for Jesus because the gospel is true, the gospel cannot be stopped, and God's best for us is yet to come.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Making disciples is a task worth all our attention and all our energy. Draw your strength from Jesus, invest your life in the task, and do not get sidetracked.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Want to know how to live a successful life? Simply follow these four steps: be strong in grace, pass the baton, endure the pain, and run for the prize.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Multiplying disciples, who in turn multiply even more disciples, is THE great task of the Church. Are you all in? In whom will you invest?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a priceless treasure worth defending, even if we must endure shame or suffering to do so.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Some truths are worth dying for, and at the top of the list is the good news we call the gospel. Share it boldly and defend it zealously because in it death is defeated and life is proclaimed.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The treasure of the gospel of Jesus Christ, entrusted to us, is our most valuable possession. Proclaim it fearlessly and protect it courageously, because in it death is destroyed and life from God is imparted. Nowhere else but the gospel can we find such riches.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Fear is the enemy of faithfulness, but God's Spirit can vanquish our fear.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You can replace fear and despair with courage and hope if you will fan into flame the gifts, power, love, and discipline of the Holy Spirit. Discover how.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Series: Exponential
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Are you controlled by courageous faith, or do you cower in fear? Do you pull back, or do you press on to fulfill God's calling on your life? Fear is the adversary of faithfulness, but God's Spirit can conquer all fear.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Like every organization, the values of Grace Bible Church determine what we believe and do. We are a church that values the gospel of grace, the Word of God, and people. As a result, we desire to teach God's Word, and to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to men and women in this community and around the world.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 103
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our natural tendency is to make far too much of our disappointments in life and far too little of our blessings. Psalm 103 challenges us to flip that ratio around and focus on God's great power and grace. Discover the power of gratitude.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Some churches shrivel and die. Other churches thrive and flourish. What about your church? Will it fade, or will it flourish for generations to come? And more specifically, what can you do to help your church become or remain a vibrant, growing community of faith?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Are you saved? How do you know, and what does that question even mean? As we look deeper at one of the most important topics in Christianity, we'll discover that salvation is bigger, older, and freer than we ever could have imagined.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Titus 2:11-13
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
A thorough study of the end times will draw our hearts to worship God who is in complete control.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has called us not just to eternal life, but also to a transformed life. And He has provided everything we need to become changed, godly, holy people - people who love Him most and love only the things that He loves.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Church is Christ's body, the only organization that He has specifically commissioned to represent His character and purposes in the world. When the Church is faithfully worshipping and proclaiming Jesus Christ, it is the most spiritually powerful organization in the world.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The purpose of sanctification is that God's people would be set apart to bring glory to Him and be a blessing to others.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In spite of our modern advancement, we still live in a Spiritual world in which we must engage in a Spiritual Fight.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Eternal life is a free gift that God will never take away from those who have trusted in Jesus. You and I can worship and serve God in freedom, knowing that our relationship with Him is secure.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In spite of our modern advancement, we still live in a Spiritual world in which we must engage in a Spiritual Fight.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Titus 3:3-7
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You didn't earn eternal life, so you can't lose it. The greatest possession in the universe, life forever with God, is both free and secure. Can there be any greater motivation to live like Jesus and to live for Jesus?!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Angels are powerful spirit beings, created by God to worship and to serve Him. They remind us that God is great, that God loves us, and that we are in a spiritual war that God will win.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Titus 3:3-7
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You didn't earn eternal life, so you can't lose it. The greatest possession in the universe, life forever with God, is both free and secure. Can there be any greater motivation to live like Jesus and to live for Jesus?!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Are you saved? How do you know, and what does that question even mean? As we look deeper at one of the most important topics in Christianity, we'll discover that salvation is bigger, older, and freer than we ever could have imagined.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Romans 8; Revelation 3
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We're studying theology because God wants us to love Him with all our minds along with our hearts - because learning about God leads to knowing God, and knowing God is the goal of life. Today, we're focusing on The End Times, specifically how all Believers can embrace truth and experience hope.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Are you saved? How do you know, and what does that question even mean? As we look deeper at one of the most important topics in Christianity, we'll discover that salvation is bigger, older, and freer than we ever could have imagined.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Church is Christ's body, the only organization that He has specifically commissioned to represent His character and purposes in the world. When the Church is faithfully worshipping and proclaiming Jesus Christ, it is the most spiritually powerful organization in the world.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Jared Perry
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The purpose of sanctification is that God's people would be set apart to bring glory to Him and be a blessing to others.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
"Christ died for our sins," so the Bible tells us. What is sin? Why do we have it? How does it affect us? And why did the Son of God have to lay down His life in loving sacrifice because of it?
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Romans 8; Revelation 3
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We're studying theology because God wants us to love Him with all our minds along with our hearts - because learning about God leads to knowing God, and knowing God is the goal of life. Today, we're focusing on The End Times, specifically how all Believers can embrace truth and experience hope.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
What is the Bible and why is it worth your time? How do we know our Bibles are reliable if we don't have the original manuscripts? Are you really supposed to take the Bible literally? Why do we have these 66 books and not others? What do you do when you don't understand the meaning of a passage?
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Acts 2
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Who makes up the cast of the church? What determines the calling of the church?
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
"Christ died for our sins," so the Bible tells us. What is sin? Why do we have it? How does it affect us? And why did the Son of God have to lay down His life in loving sacrifice because of it?
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Knowing God is foundational to what we believe, how we live and who we worship. By studying His attributes, we are drawn into a deeper understanding and appreciation of who God is. This, in turn, stirs our hearts to worship and transforms our lives.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 8
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the image of Himself, God made us to reflect His character and represent His authority on the earth. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, but we are also fatally flawed. Only the work of God's Son can restore in us God's beautiful design and purpose.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is the Bible and why is it worth your time? How do we know our Bibles are reliable if we don't have the original manuscripts? Are you really supposed to take the Bible literally? Why do we have these 66 books and not others? What do you do when you don't understand the meaning of a passage?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are all living in sin, and we are all dying from sin. Although we were designed to reflect God's holy character, sin has damaged our ability to do so. Apart from God's intervention, we all face spiritual and physical death as a consequence of sin.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How would you describe the God of the Bible to someone from another faith? That's not an academic question. What adjectives come to your mind when you think about God is, in the final analysis, the most important thing about you. Fuel your worship and refine your character by discovering the attributes of God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 8
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the image of Himself, God made us to reflect His character and represent His authority on the earth. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, but we are also fatally flawed. Only the work of God's Son can restore in us God's beautiful design and purpose.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We human beings are beautifully made, but we are also badly broken. We were made in God's image, designed to reflect and to represent His glory. Sin, however, has deeply damaged us, and the gospel is the only remedy.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 45:6-7
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: 1 John 3; 2 Corinthians 5
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We're studying theology because God wants us to love Him with all our minds along with our hearts - because learning about God leads to knowing God, and knowing God is the goal of life. Today, we're focusing on The Attributes of God, specifically how He is our Father who loves, provides, and reconciles.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 45:6-7
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What is the Bible and why is it worth your time? How do we know our Bibles are reliable if we don't have the original manuscripts? Are you really supposed to take the Bible literally? Why do we have these 66 books and not others? What do you do when you don't understand the meaning of a passage?
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: John 14
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We're studying theology because God wants us to love Him with all our minds along with our hearts - because learning about God leads to knowing God, and knowing God is the goal of life. Today, we're focusing on The Holy Spirit - Who He is and What He does to enlighten our world, explain God's Word, and equip us for God's work.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Matt Morton
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Holy Spirit is God, and the Holy Spirit gives life. When Christians allow themselves to be filled by the Holy Spirit, they reflect the perfect character of Jesus Christ.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: John 14
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We're studying theology because God wants us to love Him with all our minds along with our hearts - because learning about God leads to knowing God, and knowing God is the goal of life. Today, we're focusing on The Holy Spirit - Who He is and What He does to enlighten our world, explain God's Word, and equip us for God's work.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: John 1:1-3
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is so much more to Jesus than we can possibly imagine.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Colossians 2:9
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
There is nobody else like Jesus. He alone is fully God and fully man. Because of who He is, He can offer us salvation, He can understand our weaknesses, and He can help us in our struggles.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: John 1:1-3
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is so much more to Jesus than we can possibly imagine.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 45:6-7
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 103
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We must think about God accurately in order to worship Him correctly. Theology is not merely for dusty old academics. Theology is for every Christian who wants to know God, because our thoughts about God determine how well we worship Him, obey Him, and proclaim Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You are already a theologian whether you realize it or not, and you need good theology more than you may realize. Discover the connection between good theology and love, obedience, growth, perseverance, and parenting.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 1-2
Series: Big Ideas of the Bible
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Good theology leads to true worship, and true worship changes our lives. To live well we must learn to think rightly about God and to love what He loves. The study of God (theology) is not dusty, dry and irrelevant; it is life-giving and life-changing.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Treasure your God-given role as a mom, and pray for your children to grow in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and men.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Biblical truth and practical advice to help you find freedom from feelings of guilt, fear, and isolation.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 1-2
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our response to unexpected, and often unwanted experiences shapes our souls toward wholeness or barrenness. How will you respond to each of the burdens God calls you to carry through life? Will you allow them to make you or to break you?
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: John 8:12
Series: I AM
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God manifests Himself in light, He dwells in unapproachable light, and He is light. When Jesus testified that He is the Light of the world, He was revealing a critical truth about Himself.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: John 8:12
Series: I AM
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The brilliance of Christ shines in the life that He brings, the God He reveals, and the sin He exposes.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: John 8:12
Series: I AM
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Christ there is light and truth bringing restoration to God, freedom from sin, and eternal life. Apart from Christ, a person remains in darkness and blindness, separated from God, in bondage to sin, and spiritually dead.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 15:1-11
Series: I AM
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Just as a branch can only bear fruit when it stays attached to the vine, we can only live in a way that pleases God when we remain closely connected to Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 15
Series: I AM
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God wants His people to thrive, not just get by. If we will abide in Jesus by obeying Him, then God will graciously prune, produce, and provide all we need to flourish.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 15
Series: I AM
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Just as a branch can only bear fruit when it remains attached to the vine, so we can only live in a way that pleases the Father when we remain closely connected to Jesus.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 10
Series: I AM
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Good Shepherd knows His sheep, provides for His sheep, and protects His sheep. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, the perfect representative of God's good and loving heart toward His people. Will you and I trust our Good Shepherd to meet all our needs?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 10:1-30
Series: I AM
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We are all followers. Therefore, the key to life is choosing the right person to follow! Discover why Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is the only Person worthy to follow.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 10
Series: I AM
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Follow Jesus! He is your Good Shepherd who knows you, cares for you, and protects you forever. He alone can direct your life and lead you into abundant and eternal life.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 14:1-18
Series: I AM
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Everybody is invited to God's house, but Jesus is the only Way to get there.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 14:1-6
Series: I AM
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Do not let your heart be troubled by the pain, loneliness, and anxieties of this life. Jesus is your way to truth, your way to life, and your one and only way to the Father's house. All you must do is trust Him to get you there.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 14
Series: I AM
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God the Father desires everyone to be with Him in His home, but there is only one way to get there - through His Son, Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 6
Series: I AM
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all hunger. We all, at least from time to time, attempt to satiate that hunger with many things that can never satisfy. But our hunger is actually a gift from God. Our hunger is a reminder that what we really hunger for is God, who alone can give us the true food that can satisfy our deepest needs and longings forever.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 6:26-71
Series: I AM
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We are all hungry - for food, for joy, for relationships, and for abundant life. Jesus is the Bread of Life, and He alone can satisfy the deepest hunger of our hearts, to know God and to live with Him forever.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 6
Series: I AM
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Hunger drives most of what we do in life... hunger not just for food, but for love, friendship, hope, peace, security, and significance. Jesus, our bread of life, offers to satisfy all these hungers and more if we'll simply come to Him in faith.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 11:1-44
Series: I AM
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus is the only One who can conquer death and provide us with eternal life. Do we live as if the Resurrection is true? Does the power of Christ's Resurrection change how we live? If Jesus is who He claims to be, then He changes everything.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 11
Series: I AM
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You're going to die, and there's nothing you can do about it. But there is hope because death isn't that bad for those who know Jesus, the source of life. He died to defeat death and rose to give us life eternal. As a result, death will be nothing more than a temporary discomfort that leads you to a better life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 11
Series: I AM
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When we perceive God's glory in the person of Jesus Christ, we can believe Him for anything, even eternal life. Do you believe in Jesus Christ for life that lasts forever? Do you live like a person who believes - fearless, bold, and courageous? Remember the resurrection of Jesus and be changed forever.
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Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11; John 13:35
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The root of fallen human nature is in wanting to have its own way. Christ has come and revealed the very character of God Himself: humility that is self-sacrificial in love. Christlike humility is the key to perfect community.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: James 1:27
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God expects His people to act in ways that He has already modeled in the Gospel.
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Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Faithfully following Christ each and every day for a lifetime is actually one of the hardest things we will attempt to do in this life. There is potential for great reward, but there is also the possibility of great loss. May we all stay on the path of faith by encouraging one another, by remembering that life today affects life after death, and by learning from the lessons of the past.
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God has created us to need one another. Satan knows this and seeks to isolate us from the community of believers. We must press in with one another as our fellowship with the people of God is critical for our growth and transformation through the power of the gospel.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Proverbs 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
According to Proverbs 12.18, our words have the power to create incredible joy or incredible sorrow in the lives around us. We've all seen their ability to encourage or discourage; to fix a relationship or break it; to heal or destroy. So how do we avoid reckless words that cut like a sword and instead use wise words to bring healing?
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: James 1:27
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God expects His people to act in ways that He has already modeled in the Gospel.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11-12
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Only God can satisfy our need for lasting significance.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: various
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Ecclesiastes raises many problems, and the worst one of all is death. Fortunately, the books of Isaiah and Revelation tell us that death is not the end of our story because a better life, a perfect life is coming. Discover the joy that awaits you when this life comes to an end.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11-12
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Death happens, and there is nothing under the sun that anyone can do about it. How then can we live useful lives, drawn forward by hope rather than discouraged by despair? Solomon exhorts us to remember our Creator, along with all of the gifts He has given, and will give, to His people.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Governments have their place, and governments have their problems, but God is on His throne. God has delegated limited authority to earthly governments, but they can never replace or overthrow Him. We do not need to panic or rage about our government, and we cannot rely upon the government to solve all of the world's problems. We can trust God, however, because the entire world is under His control.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How should citizens of heaven think about, speak about, and participate in the governments of earth? Our hope and security are found in King Jesus, not in earthly authorities. And yet we are called to fulfill our obligations as citizens of this earth. Discover how as we continue our journey through Ecclesiastes.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Human government, like wisdom, wealth, and work, can be a good gift, but it fails miserably as a god. As citizens of both heaven and earth, it is our duty to work for government that fulfills our Creator's intended will, but we should never trust that any mere human efforts could put all things right under the sun. Instead, we are to live wisely in this current age, while waiting for God's chosen King to establish His perfect reign upon the earth. This is our hope.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Money, money, money... we think about how to make it, dream about how to spend it, and worry about how we might lose it, all because we believe money can buy us the satisfaction and security we crave. But money is a false god. It will leave us empty and broken if we worship it. So discover how to enjoy your money as a gift without worshipping it as a god.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Work is a blessing, but it can feel like a curse. Our work is one of the primary arenas in which we reflect the nature of God and in which we are transformed into the character of God. But when we begin to despise work, or conversely worship work, it becomes a source of frustration rather than fulfillment. Is work, for you, a blessing or a curse?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Pleasure is a good gift, but it is a disappointing deity. God made pleasure, and when we use it well, it draws us closer to Him. However, when we turn pleasure into a god, it will leave us feeling hollow. It might even destroy us.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Work is a blessing, but it can feel like a curse. Our work is one of the primary arenas in which we reflect the nature of God and in which we are transformed into the character of God. But when we begin to despise work, or conversely worship work, it becomes a source of frustration rather than fulfillment. Is work, for you, a blessing or a curse?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Pleasure is a good gift, but it is a disappointing deity. God made pleasure, and when we use it well, it draws us closer to Him. However, when we turn pleasure into a god, it will leave us feeling hollow. It might even destroy us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Money, money, money... we think about how to make it, dream about how to spend it, and worry about how we might lose it, all because we believe money can buy us the satisfaction and security we crave. But money is a false god. It will leave us empty and broken if we worship it. So discover how to enjoy your money as a gift without worshipping it as a god.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Pleasure is a good gift, but it is a disappointing deity. God made pleasure, and when we use it well, it draws us closer to Him. However, when we turn pleasure into a god, it will leave us feeling hollow. It might even destroy us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Money, money, money... we think about how to make it, dream about how to spend it, and worry about how we might lose it, all because we believe money can buy us the satisfaction and security we crave. But money is a false god. It will leave us empty and broken if we worship it. So discover how to enjoy your money as a gift without worshipping it as a god.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Work is a blessing, but it can feel like a curse. Our work is one of the primary arenas in which we reflect the nature of God and in which we are transformed into the character of God. But when we begin to despise work, or conversely worship work, it becomes a source of frustration rather than fulfillment. Is work, for you, a blessing or a curse?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Wisdom has value, but its value is limited. Wisdom can prolong our lives, cultivate success, and draw us closer to God. Wisdom cannot save us from death and sin, or provide us with a solid foundation for lasting significance; only Jesus can do that.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our society believes that wisdom, education, and knowledge are the silver bullet that will solve our problems and fulfill our hopes. But as Solomon and so many others, myself included, have painfully discovered, while wisdom makes a great tool, it makes a lousy god.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Wisdom is a weak god, but a wonderful gift.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Nothing on earth can bear the weight of our need for eternal significance. When we try to find meaning in the fleeting and inconsequential pursuits of human life, we will be disappointed. The only solution is found in the power and wisdom of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Even the best things in life are meaningless... if this life is all there is. If we live for the pursuits and pleasures of this life, disappointment and despair are inescapable. But if we live for the next life by trusting and obeying the One who is "beyond the sun" we can find meaning in this life "under the sun."
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
Series: Under the Sun
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Even the best things in life are meaningless... if this life is all there is. Without God and without a clear vision of the life to come, cynicism and despair are inescapable. However, God is real, God is in charge, and God has promised us a life after this one that gives meaning to all of our activities "under the sun."
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God has been at work in exciting ways during the first few months since we launched our Creekside campus. Moving forward, what is the role of the Creekside campus in sharing the gospel and making disciples, both here in College Station and around the world?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We have to-do lists to help us manage every area of our lives. So if God gave us a spiritual to-do list to help us become better followers of His Son, what would He put on it? Discover God's to-do list for your life along with ideas for how to take your next step as a follower of Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Colossians 1:28
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If you are reading this, it is safe to assume that you want to grow spiritually. But how do you do it, and how do you know that it is actually happening? This message will provide you with some thoughts on what maturity looks like, along with ideas on how to take your next big strides forward!
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: Luke 11:5-13
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Jesus used a parable to teach us to persistently come to the Lord in prayer. God is our Heavenly Father and we can come to Him about anything. We need to just ask!
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Genesis 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The new year is a season for restarts. Most people plan a resolution. But before we resolve we need to take a step back and ask, where am I really wanting to go. Make this year a new start with God, going where He is leading. Join us as we learn from the life of Abraham.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 139
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The more I know about God and His character, the more I can TRUST Him.
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Speaker: Benjamin Pinkerton
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:2
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Most of us have heard that we are to "make disciples", yet many of us don't really know what that means, how to do it, or even why. This message seeks to clear the confusion and show practical ways to carry out the Great Commission.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Philippians 2
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do we live out our faith as sons and daughters of the Lord Most High? Through sanctification, God promises to change a Christian's Affections and Abilities through the indwelling Holy Spirit and through His Living Word.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Genesis 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The new year is a season for restarts. Most people plan a resolution. But before we resolve we need to take a step back and ask, where am I really wanting to go. Make this year a new start with God, going where He is leading. Join us as we learn from the life of Abraham.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:14
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Christmas season does not always feel as peaceful as it should. In the midst of anxiety, chaos, and the darkness of the world, the coming of Jesus provides us with the hope of real and lasting peace.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Revelation 4-5
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
No one has ever experienced a worse Christmas than Jesus! He exchanged the perfection of heaven for the suffering of life among us. So if Christmas finds you blue, turn to Him who perfectly understands your pain and who has proven His infinite love by choosing to experience His own "blue Christmas" for us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 20:17-38
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Every Christian has the opportunity to leave a legacy that will last for eternity. Paul's speech to the elders of Ephesus shows us the attitudes and actions that will allow us to make an eternal impact in the lives of others.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 20:16-35
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life is busy, so focus on these three priorities that will make your life count twenty years from now: MODEL Christ-like character, SPEAK the gospel, and GUARD yourself and others from lies.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 20:17-38
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Everyone leaves a legacy. Yours may be lasting, enduring through many generations, or it may last only for a moment. Choose to live for a legacy that endures.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 136
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The greatest antidote to discontent and anxiety is to remember God's character. We see God's loyal love reflected in creation, in history, and in the free gift of salvation. Psalm 136 reminds us, over and over again, that His love endures forever.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Discover the magnitude of God's goodness and faithfulness as we look at the most famous chapter in the Bible with fresh eyes.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Philippians 2
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How do we live out our faith as sons and daughters of the Lord Most High? Through sanctification, God promises to change a Christian's Affections and Abilities through the indwelling Holy Spirit and through His Living Word.
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: Acts 16:6-34
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God often changes our plans for His purposes. Sometimes this results in uncomfortable circumstances but hold firm to the mission in which you have been called. Press through with joy and confidence that the Lord is sovereign and He is at work.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Acts 16:4-34
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When God closes doors, we must continue to walk forward in faith by avoiding passivity and anxiety and by expecting that God is still on the move.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 17:16-34
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We know the gospel and we know we should be sharing it, but we don't... at least not often. But we can close that gap between the theory and the reality of sharing our faith if we'll apply the simple principles revealed in Paul's encounter with the philosophers of Athens.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 17:16-34
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
There are no ordinary people, and there are no random circumstances. Every person is eternal and in need of Jesus, and He has commissioned you and me to share the good news.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 17:16-34
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We know the gospel and we know we should be sharing it, but we don't... at least not often. But we can close that gap between the theory and the reality of sharing our faith if we'll apply the simple principles revealed in Paul's encounter with the philosophers of Athens.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 15
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Grace that isn't free isn't grace at all!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 15:1-35
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Grace is worth fighting for, because it is our only hope for eternal life.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 15:1-21
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How does obedience factor into the Christian life? Does it save us, keep us saved, prove we're saved? Does it make us better than those who do not obey? Discover the limits of the Law and the power of God's grace and love.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 10
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news for all mankind - male, female, black, white, young, old. The gospel of Jesus Christ tears down barriers by reconciling man to God and man to man. And it is our calling, Church, to join with God in this ministry of reconciliation.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 13-14
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Remain faithful to the gospel, whether people respond to it with praise or with scorn.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 13-14
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
If you want to live a good life - one that honors God, blesses others, and leads to joy and fulfillment that transcends circumstances - the secret is to take your eyes off yourself and fix them on the needs of others and the greatness of Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 12
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Trust God, even when the Church is suffering. God is still sovereign, God is still good, the Gospel is still true, and the followers of Jesus will be vindicated.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 10:1-11:18
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
In Christ, everybody has equal access to God. Those who know Jesus are not primarily defined by our race, ethnicity, economic status, or gender, but instead by our relationship to God through Jesus.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: Acts 10
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is no "them" in the Gospel because of God's pursuit of, sacrifice for, and inclusion of those we least expect.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 11
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Some churches limp along. They keep the doors open, but they don't make a deep and lasting impact on their community or the world. Other churches thrive, not through entertaining the masses, but through their commitment to a few simple Great Commission principles. May our Churches be among those who have enduring influence for the Kingdom of God.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 9:1-30
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The gospel has the power to transform even the hardest hearts and the most hopeless sinners. God's Spirit can provide us with new perspective, a new identity, and a new mission in life.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 9
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The miraculous conversion of Paul can silence our doubts, relieve our fears, drive away hopelessness, and prove that we are loved.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 9
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
No one is beyond the transforming power of Jesus. If God can change the Apostle Paul from an angry, self-righteous persecutor of the Church into the most ardent and effective advocate the Church has ever known, then He can change you as well. The question before you is simply, Will you allow Him to change you today?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God calls unlikely people in extraordinary ways to go to unexpected places.
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Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Philip's continual obedience to God's call leads him to participate in the forefront of the missionary movement.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Acts 8
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
An ordinary person, Philip gives total surrender to God's call and direction, placing him at the forefront of the global missions movement.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 6:1-8:4
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When we display Christ-like character under pressure, we demonstrate the reality of the gospel.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 6-7
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We can be heroes if we'll follow the example of Stephen. Ask God to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to grow you in faith, obedience, wisdom, grace, and courage so that you can live a heroic life that changes the world for the better.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 6:7-8:4
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Throughout history, the crowd has rarely gotten it right. The crowd chose stones for Stephen rather than salvation from Christ. But Stephen stood alone and chose Christ over life. Do you have the courage to choose Christ over the crowd?
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Speaker: Chris Thompson
Scripture: Acts 4:32-5:11
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
When Satan attacks the infant church from within its own members, God moves swiftly to protect His people and the purity of the gospel message.
Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: Acts 5:17-42
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a fad. It has only been increasing in momentum and impact over the last 2000 years because it is in the business of transforming lives not just temporarily but for all of eternity.
Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Acts 3-4:12
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all try to get the right name behind us by wearing the right brand, having the right people speak about us, or even trying to create our own name in the world. But no matter how great the name we create, there is no other name that can meet our needs, that has shaped history or whom we can hope than the name of the Person Jesus Christ. Join us as we look at the power of His name.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 3:1-26
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
God's plans for our lives are better than our own. When we trust Him and submit to His plan, we will find that He uses our lives for His purposes in ways we cannot anticipate or even imagine.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Acts 3-4:12
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all try to get the right name behind us by wearing the right brand, having the right people speak about us, or even trying to create our own name in the world. But no matter how great the name we create, there is no other name that can meet our needs, that has shaped history or whom we can hope than the name of the Person Jesus Christ. Join us as we look at the power of His name.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are the Church! We live out our identity as we are changed together, worship together and care for one another. We fulfill our calling as we, the transformed Church, go into the world to bear witness to Jesus Christ. Let's be the Church that the world needs to see!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 2:38-40
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We want to proclaim and guard the gospel of grace. Faith in Jesus is the only requirement for a person to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 2:37-47
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do you join this community we call "church," and what does life look like once you've joined? We'll find out as we discuss how faith, repentance, and baptism relate to salvation.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Faith plus or faith alone? Peter's call to repent is a challenge to turn away from stubborn self-righteousness and rejection of Jesus, and to turn toward God through faith alone in Christ alone.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 2
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
The Holy Spirit builds the church and gives us the power we need to fulfill God's purposes. Will we listen to His voice and obey His direction for our lives and for our church?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 2:1-41
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We are the church and we are born of the Spirit and of the gospel, the same Spirit and the same gospel that saved thousands in Acts 2. He can do it again today in our town by transforming us into bold witnesses for Jesus. Will you pray for the Spirit's power? Will you tell others the good news about Jesus?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 2
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When God's people allow God's Spirit to speak God's message to them and through them, miraculous things occur. Will you allow God to speak to you and through you today?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Acts is the triumphant story of our God winning the world for Jesus Christ through common people filled with the uncommon power of His Holy Spirit. Acts is a story that has not ended. Acts is our story, as God invites each of us to find eternal significance and supernatural confidence through participation in His unstoppable plan.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Acts is the triumphant story of our God winning the world for Jesus Christ through common people filled with the uncommon power of His Holy Spirit. Acts is a story that has not ended. Acts is our story, as God invites each of us to find courage and significance by joining His unstoppable plan.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Series: Unstoppable: A Study of the Book of Acts
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Acts is the triumphant story of our God winning the world for Jesus Christ through common people filled with the uncommon power of His Holy Spirit. Acts is a story that has not ended. Acts is our story, as God invites each of us to find eternal significance and supernatural confidence through participation in His unstoppable plan.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 22:35-39, John 13:34-35
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
We live in world filled with distractions, but God's Word provides priorities to keep us focused. We are called to love God, to love others, and to fulfill His Great Commission. Keeping our eyes on those priorities will allow us to lead lives of eternal impact.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As we begin a new semester, what goals should we pursue as individuals, families, and as a church? Discover God's most important priorities for your life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Kings 18-19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We live in darkening times, but we should not become discouraged. God is at work in and through His people, granting us opportunities to be transformed and to impact everyone we encounter.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 4:3-42
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Effective evangelism begins by seeing people like Jesus sees them. Although we are often selfish in our approach to others, Jesus is always selfless and loving. His conversation with a troubled Samaritan woman demonstrates some key principles to assist us as we attempt to reach a dying world with the good news of Christ.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Hebrews 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We endure with excellence by looking out at others, in at our weaknesses, and up at the example of Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Series: Unstoppable: A study of the book of Acts
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You were made for spiritual influence. Find God's place for you, get going, and watch His Spirit change others' lives through your life.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Proverbs 2
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Proverbs' focus on Wisdom gives encouragement and insight to parents on how to employ discipline (lovingly and consistently) in guiding our children toward faith in Christ and wise living.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7
Location: Grace Bible Church Creekside
Each of us has been called to the great commission and have been fully equipped to fulfill our unique rolls.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all make plans. Some are bad, some are great, some are broken. How can we make good plans, yet hold them loosely? Join us as we discover wisdom from Proverbs in making plans, and the wisdom in letting God guide our steps.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all make plans. Some are bad, some are great, some are broken. How can we make good plans, yet hold them loosely? Join us as we discover wisdom from Proverbs in making plans, and the wisdom in letting God guide our steps.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Proverbs 2
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Proverbs' focus on Wisdom gives encouragement and insight to parents on how to employ discipline (lovingly and consistently) in guiding our children toward faith in Christ and wise living.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Proverbs 11:2
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Some day soon there will be a cosmic reversal of fortunes. The proud will be humbled and the humble will be exalted. Which path will you choose today?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs 7
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
According to recent surveys, pornography is running rampant in our culture and in our churches, tearing apart families and enslaving men, women, and children. Learn how to fight this new drug with four practical principles from Proverbs. Parental warning: This sermon addresses pornography and sexual sin in blunt language that may not be appropriate for children younger than fourth grade. However, we strongly encourage parents to begin talking to their children about pornography early and often.
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Speaker: Jared Perry
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The importance of truth for us and for others is founded in the truthfulness of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We can find contentment in life if we will stop chasing it in prosperity and pleasure and instead cultivate it through obedience, gratitude, hard work, and charity. Discover the path to contentment that lasts.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs 7
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
According to recent surveys, pornography is running rampant in our culture and in our churches, tearing apart families and enslaving men, women, and children. Learn how to fight this new drug with four practical principles from Proverbs. Parental warning: This sermon addresses pornography and sexual sin in blunt language that may not be appropriate for children younger than fourth grade. However, we strongly encourage parents to begin talking to their children about pornography early and often.
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Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Biblical self-control is the process of turning from giving power to the temporal that leads to destruction to being filled by the Holy Spirit, who leads us into godliness.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We can find contentment in life if we will stop chasing it in prosperity and pleasure and instead cultivate it through obedience, gratitude, hard work, and charity. Discover the path to contentment that lasts.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We live in a world surrounded by Authority, yet within most of us we push against the idea of having any authority. How do we navigate the complexities of life in being both "In Authority" and "Under Authority?" What does it look like for a Christian to use Authority and live under Authority? Join us as we find wisdom from the Proverbs to navigate the terrain of Authority wisely.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Death and life are in the power of our words, either spoken or typed. Discover four simple rules from Proverbs that will help you avoid words that wound.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Proverbs 11:2
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Some day soon there will be a cosmic reversal of fortunes. The proud will be humbled and the humble will be exalted. Which path will you choose today?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Words have power, and they reveal what is in our hearts. Godly speech reflects the character of Christ. The book of Proverbs provides wisdom so we can speak well.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31; 6:6-8; 16:11
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Work, both before and after the fall, is God's plan for humankind, both male and female. We are fearfully and wonderfully designed to bring God pleasure in our work. Work then becomes a meaningful and real "partnership with God" in His love and care for the world.
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Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Biblical self-control is the process of turning from giving power to the temporal that leads to destruction to being filled by the Holy Spirit, who leads us into godliness.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There are numerous ways we can sin or stumble in our speech. Avoiding common pitfalls requires constant vigilance and consistent prayer.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We live in a world surrounded by Authority, yet within most of us we push against the idea of having any authority. How do we navigate the complexities of life in being both "In Authority" and "Under Authority?" What does it look like for a Christian to use Authority and live under Authority? Join us as we find wisdom from the Proverbs to navigate the terrain of Authority wisely.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Words have power, and they reveal what is in our hearts. Godly speech reflects the character of Christ. The book of Proverbs provides wisdom so we can speak well.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31; 6:6-8; 16:11
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Work, both before and after the fall, is God's plan for humankind, both male and female. We are fearfully and wonderfully designed to bring God pleasure in our work. Work then becomes a meaningful and real "partnership with God" in His love and care for the world.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all need friends. We will become like our friends, so we need to choose them carefully. Good friends draw us closer to God and help us to know Him better.
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Speaker: Celestin Musekura
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because God has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus, we are now called to be ambassadors of reconciliation to others. Celestin Musekura talks about his own journey of forgiveness and challenges us to participate in God's ministry of reconciliation.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The book of Proverbs offers God's wisdom to everybody who will receive it. Wisdom is the ability to live in a skillful manner. God offers it to us generously. Will we listen and apply the wisdom of God?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
More than intellect, knowledge or education, "wisdom" pertains to skillful living. Wisdom blesses; wisdom beautifies; wisdom protects. Wisdom is God's to give, and He loves to give it lavishly. Will you seek it and receive it from Him?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: James 1:17; Matthew 7:7-12
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is a generous Father who loves to give good gifts. Every good thing comes from Him, and the most valuable gift He gives is the opportunity to know Him.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11; James 1:16-18
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is a generous Father who loves to give good gifts. Every good thing comes from Him, and the most valuable gift He offers to us is Himself.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Because He loves us, God our Father disciplines us so that we might increasingly reflect His character and enjoy His fellowship.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because He loves us, God our Father disciplines us so that we might increasingly reflect His character and enjoy His fellowship.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 10; Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
If you belong to God, you are safe because He is strong.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-4
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If we become children of God by grace alone, then where does obedience fit into the Christian life? Simply put, obedience is how we grow up to be like our Dad. It's how we reflect His great love and winsome holiness to the world.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 15
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God loves to rescue hopeless sinners, and we are all hopeless sinners in need of rescue.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 10; Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If you belong to God, you are safe because He is strong.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-4
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
If we become children of God by grace alone, then where does obedience fit into the Christian life? Simply put, obedience is how we grow up to be like our Dad. It's how we reflect His great love and winsome holiness to the world.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 15
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves to rescue hopeless sinners, and we are all hopeless sinners in need of rescue.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The reason for Easter - the reason Jesus died and rose from the dead - is so that we could belong to the family of God. He redeemed us from sin, from Satan, and from the wrath of God so that we could be adopted as God's sons and heirs. Because of Easter, we can confidently call our Almighty Creator, Dad!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 4; Ephesians 1-2
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God our Father turned His face away from the Only Begotten, so that we, children of sin, wrath and death, could be adopted into the family of God. Praise God! We belong to Him!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 17
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What distinguishes our God from all the many gods worshipped in this world? Above all else, that He is Trinity. Discover not only what the Trinity means but why it makes the Christian conception of God infinitely better than all others.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 17
Series: God Our Father
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Unlike all other religions of the world, we worship a Triune God. But what does that mean, and does it really matter?
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Hebrews 3
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus is better than anything our world has to offer. The author of Hebrews uses Moses as a warning against unfaithfulness and as an encouragement for believers to see God's grace in the midst of discipline.
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Speaker: Timothy Ateek
Scripture: Genesis 36
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As followers of Jesus Christ, we should be in the world but our lives should look different from it.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus is worthy of all of our worship because He has a better title and a better set of tasks than any idol in our lives.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Even in our deepest crisis, Jesus is always present and always in control. We can trust Him and worship Him even when we do not understand the reasons behind our circumstances.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What does a healthy church look like? Do you know what you should be looking for? Do you know how you can participate in building a healthy church? Healthy churches, and healthy Christians, don't happen by accident. They become healthy by intentionally pursuing the few things that really matter.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What does a healthy church look like? Do you know what you should be looking for? Do you know how you can participate in building a healthy church? Healthy churches, and healthy Christians, don't happen by accident. They become healthy by intentionally pursuing the few things that really matter.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When the world mocks our beliefs, how will we respond? When they laugh at the idea of resurrection, will we surrender this tenet of our faith, or will we cling to it and share it no matter the consequence? Those who compromise will end up losing that which they hold most dear, while those who endure will find unassailable hope.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If Christ was not raised from the dead, then we are without hope. Sin and death stand as victors over us... but Christ was raised, and so we have hope, and confidence, and victory, and purpose for our lives.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Without love, our spiritual gifts and ministry are of no eternal value. The love of Jesus makes our ministry and service effective for His kingdom.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Spiritual gifts are for the glory of God and the good of others. When they are used properly, the entire Church is strengthened. When they are misused, the Church is weakened and divided.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God has blessed His church by giving each of us spiritual gifts with which we serve one another and the world at large. In Corinth that included the gifts of prophecy and tongues. Discover what these gifts are and how they are at work today. And more importantly, discover how to charitably debate issues like these that tend to divide God's people.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You, along with each and every one of your fellow believers in Jesus Christ, are uniquely and wonderfully designed by God, and empowered by His Spirit to serve Christ's Church. When you serve according to your design, you have the honor of reflecting the very nature of God.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Continuing on the topic of Worship, Paul encourages the Corinthians (and us) to understand, enjoy and properly employ our Spiritual Gifts in the act of worship through service to one another - all to the glory of God.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Without love, our spiritual gifts and ministry are of no eternal value. The love of Jesus makes our ministry and service effective for His kingdom.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:18-34
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Communion is about so much more than just bread and wine (or juice as the case may be!) It's a gift from God the Father to help us remember His Son's sacrifice in the past and celebrate His return in the future. It's a gift He takes incredibly seriously... life and death seriously. So discover how to celebrate communion in a way that pleases rather than angers God.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Selfishness sabotages our worship. True worship drives away our selfishness and causes us to focus on God and to care for others. When we remember the selfless death of Jesus, we strive to make Him, rather than ourselves, the center of our worship.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3-16
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We can only focus on one thing at a time. So don't allow your status, your wealth, or your beauty to take attention off of God. Learn how to live a life that makes much of Him, not much of you.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We owe God undivided love and undistracted worship. The only appropriate way to worship a God such as ours is with our complete affection and attention - not becoming a distraction to others, and not allowing our hearts to become divided among lesser loves.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 145
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We will worship God for all eternity because it is His highest priority for our lives. But do we really understand worship? Discover the true meaning of worship as we clear up common misconceptions and learn how to practice this most vital discipline.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 4
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
True worship is all of you, all of the time. True worship is God's highest priority and your greatest good.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Hebrews 11:6
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Learn the lessons of great faith from the only two people to whom Jesus said these words: "your faith is great".
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Esther 2:21-3:15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How was the past year? For some it was exciting for others it was discouraging. How do we walk with God when it feels like the odds are stacked against us? Join us as we look at a moment in the book of Esther to help us navigate life the midst of our struggles.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In a season of making new goals, we remember that our "resolutions" must be anchored in our new identity in Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If we want to know God well, we need to read the Bible. But most of us don't read it consistently, even though we believe it is true and important. How can we build a habit of reading the Scripture in the coming year?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If God had a hallway and liked photographs, what pictures of Jesus would God the Father hang on his wall? No doubt these five portraits of the Son would be among His favorites. See Jesus in a new light this Christmas season.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
No other fact in the Christmas story is more important than the virgin birth. We look at this important truth of scripture as we consider the birth of Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There was no room for Jesus in Bethlehem on that first Christmas. 2000 years later there's still no room for Jesus this Christmas in many of our lives. So let's make room in our schedules and prepare our hearts to celebrate the arrival of our Savior.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Christmas reminds us that Jesus is God's perfect King, who came to rule the world and to rule our lives. This season, let's pause to worship Him and to arrange our priorities around the values of His kingdom.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Don't waste your life running meaningless races, chasing after meaningless things. Give your life to the only race that matters: sharing the gospel effectively with as many people as possible. Do all things for the sake of the Gospel.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Are you winning the race to which God has called you? In order to win, the Christian must be disciplined and focused on the things that matter most, always drawn to the prize that God will award to the faithful.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: 1 Kings 1-11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Much like king Solomon, God has given each of us gifts to be thankful for during this season. But no matter what our circumstances may be, we can always be thankful for the grace God provides for all people through Jesus Christ. Thanks to His sacrifice, God can use Broken People for a Beautiful Purpose.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
By choosing to set our minds on what we have, rather than focusing on what we do not have, our character is transformed. And we always have something to be thankful for. If for nothing else, we can give thanks for the complete forgiveness of our sins and eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Savior!
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8,10
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Reading the Bible we come across major cultural challenges. One of the major ones is with Idolatry. In America we don't think we have Idols. Yet, the truth is we deal with Idols as much as any culture at any time, ours are simply disguised differently. Join as we look at how Paul instructs us to deal with our Idols.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Most people assume that contentment is found in pleasant circumstances: a good job, a new house, an exotic vacation, a romantic relationship... or if you're a Christian, by getting married and having kids. But contentment based on circumstance never lasts. Instead, discover four truths that will foster lasting contentment that can transcend any circumstance.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Most people assume that contentment is found in pleasant circumstances: a good job, a new house, an exotic vacation, a romantic relationship... or if you're a Christian, by getting married and having kids. But contentment based on circumstance never lasts. Instead, discover four truths that will foster lasting contentment that can transcend any circumstance.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8, 10
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The human heart is easily deceived and easily divided...but God longs for the absolute allegiance of an undivided heart, overflowing in sacrificial love for our fellow believers in Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do you build a marriage that not only survives, but thrives? According to 1 Corinthians 7... by prioritizing sex and by recommitting to one another for life. Discover the keys to a satisfying sex life in marriage and learn how to prevent the pain of divorce.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God created marriage, and it is a wonderful gift. But your marriage will only become great and remain great if you invest in it. Paul commands husbands and wives to give themselves to one another by staying physically intimate and by staying committed.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The pleasure of sexual sin is never worth the price. Sex outside of marriage, pornography, and homosexual behavior all lead to habits and addictions that enslave. They are all a betrayal of our Lord. And they do damage that lasts for life. But purity is possible if we'll learn to walk in the truth.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Sexual immorality is rebellion against the gospel, but Christ's death and resurrection provides hope for those who are enslaved by it.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To be human is to be greedy. We all by nature crave more than is rightfully ours. Fortunately, God has given us a way to fight back against that temptation both in ourselves and in our church. Discover how to confront the greed within.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Churches, and individual believers, who fail to confront greed will bring shame on themselves and shame on the reputation of Christ. But churches, and individual believers, who protect the vulnerable from the strong, who choose gratitude over greed, who give freely of all that they have, will exalt the gospel and the name of Christ in this world.
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Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When it comes to the Great Commission, we are Ambassadors of Christ. But we need to have a plan, as individuals and as a church body, if we hope to reach our campus, community, and world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The needs of the world are limitless. How should we respond? Serve...and then stop. Respond to the needs that are "near" you, and then remember that we worship and serve an unlimited God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There are so many desperate needs in this world we live in. How do we respond? Do we tune them all out; do we take them all in; or can we find a better way in God's Word, a way that leads to both peace and productivity? Learn how to engage wisely with a broken and needy world.
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Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When it comes to the Great Commission, we are Ambassadors of Christ. But we need to have a plan, as individuals and as a church body, if we hope to reach our campus, community, and world.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our world tells us that personal belief and private behavior is no one else's business. But accountability is a blessing and a protection for followers of Christ. When we choose to walk in unrepentant sin, the most loving thing the church can do is confront and discipline. Discover the process and the blessing of church discipline.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We, God's people, must exercise accountability and discipline toward one another. Why? Because we love one another, we love the Church, and we fear the Lord.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:21
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God gave us everything we have and calls us to be faithful with it.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We own nothing. All that we have, indeed all that we are, is a gift from God to be invested wisely during our few short years on this earth.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:15
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God expects His children to grow up and become more like Jesus. His Word show us how and tells us why maturity is worth the effort. Growing up is hard, but it's worth it!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:17
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The primary goal of the Christian's life is to become like Jesus, to mature, or to state it directly, we are supposed to grow up! Therefore, the question before each of us is simple: Am I growing up in Jesus? Is my life dominated by fleshly desires, or am I longing for more and more of Jesus?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-2:5
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There's only one reason God's left us on this earth: to share the Gospel, the simple yet offensive good news that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead so that we could have eternal life as a free gift. May we see the beauty, wisdom and truth of that good news and make it our ambition in life to share it with everyone who will listen.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Embrace the gospel of a crucified and resurrected Savior! It is madness to the world, but power and wisdom and truth from God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To follow Jesus we must swim upstream against the currents of idolatry, selfishness, and greed that characterize our world. It will cost us, but it's a small price to pay to follow the One who gave His life for us. Will you follow Jesus upstream?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Series: Upstream
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Do you look more like Christ or the culture surrounding you? Ignore the alluring voice of a corrupt culture and answer God's call to find your life in the riches of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:14-16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The goal of Grace Bible Church, the goal that drives everything we do, is to engage every person on our campus, in our community, and in our world with the transforming grace of God found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us. Make this your life's ambition.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The goal of Grace Bible Church, the goal that drives everything we do, is to engage every person on our campus, in our community, and in our world with the transforming grace of God found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us. Make this your life's ambition.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The incarnation, God's ultimate theophany, turns all of our conceptions of success and honor upside down. Jesus shows us that the ideal life, the life that God will honor, takes us through surrender, humility, and sacrifice.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The perfect theophany is the incarnation - God in human flesh. The perfect model on which we must pattern our lives is also the incarnation. Imitate Jesus! He relinquished His rights, and sacrificially served His creatures, even to the point of suffering a cruel death so that we could have life with Him forever.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Exodus 19, 32
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The most epic moment in the story of Moses was his moment on Sinai. God descended in his holiness and declared his commandments. In the majesty of God's presence it's tragic that sin still came forth. We watch the people run to idols not trust in God. We all do. Join us as we walk to Sinai and see the Holiness of God, the Hardness of the human heart and how God alone will save.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Daniel 7
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Daniel spent most of his life in exile in Babylon, far away from the Temple and the Promised Land. God showed him the future to encourage him that He was always in control. No kingdom or king is stronger than Jesus, and God will establish His kingdom forever. We don't need to fear; we can trust that He is in control.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Daniel 7
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Daniel's vision of five kingdoms is highlighted by his prophecy regarding the kingdom of the Son of Man -- the earthly reign of Jesus Christ after His return to earth.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Daniel 3
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had the courage to obey God because they trusted His power and His love. True courage flows from understanding and trusting His character.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Zechariah 3
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the midst of our modern culture, it is easy to forget there is a spiritual battle raging around us. Christians face an enemy who actively works against them through deception and baseless accusations. God has revealed Himself along with our enemy so we can be adequately equipped for battle.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 9:1-31
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When Paul encountered Jesus, his perspective, identity, and mission were forever changed. When we encounter Jesus, He wants to change us as well.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 19
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God who has taken away the sins of the world. He is also the Lion of Judah who will return to establish God's Kingdom on earth. Our lives are filled with so many uncertainties that we can become fearful and anxious. However, Jesus Christ's victories of cross and kingdom are so certain that heaven invites us to begin our celebration now!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How big is your God? Big enough to terrify you? Big enough to demand your complete obedience and life-long service? When we see God as He truly is - in all His overwhelming glory and terrifying holiness - it instills in us a healthy dose of fear that leads to greater obedience and service.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 4-5
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Ultimately just one Throne rules the entire universe, and only God is worthy to occupy it. Everything else - in heaven, on the earth, and under the earth - came into existence by the will and for the glory of the One who sits on that Throne. Everything else finds meaning, purpose, joy and peace when, and only when, it is in proper relationship to that Throne. Where are you in relationship to the Throne of God?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Kings 19
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You can't go through life in a broken world without experiencing times of intense anxiety, discouragement, and even despair. It's simply unavoidable. But in God's encounter with an overwhelmed and depressed Elijah, we discover three gifts God can use to heal and grow even the most broken-hearted.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 1
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What we most need, whether we know it or not, is a clearer vision of Jesus. When we experience Him more fully as He truly is, we will inevitably be changed.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Job 38-41
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When life gets hard we want to know why. Why would a good and loving God allow pain, suffering, and disappointment into our lives? Like Job, we cry out for God to show up and give us an explanation. But God rarely if ever tells us why we're suffering. He's much more interested in telling us something far more important: why He is worthy of our trust even when life is falling apart.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Daniel 3
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do we respond to imposing and irrational authorities in our lives who demand that we compromise our morality and faith? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face such an authority and their actions provide us a wonderful model to follow.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Zechariah 3
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the midst of our modern culture, it is easy to forget there is a spiritual battle raging around us. Christians face an enemy who actively works against them through deception and baseless accusations. God has revealed Himself along with our enemy so we can be adequately equipped for battle.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How big is your God? Big enough to terrify you? Big enough to demand your complete obedience and life-long service? When we see God as He truly is - in all His overwhelming glory and terrifying holiness - it instills in us a healthy dose of fear that leads to greater obedience and service.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 19
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God who has taken away the sins of the world. He is also the Lion of Judah who will return to establish God's Kingdom on earth. Our lives are filled with so many uncertainties that we can become fearful and anxious. However, Jesus Christ's victories of cross and kingdom are so certain that heaven invites us to begin our celebration now!
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Kings 19
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You can't go through life in a broken world without experiencing times of intense anxiety, discouragement, and even despair. It's simply unavoidable. But in God's encounter with an overwhelmed and depressed Elijah, we discover three gifts God can use to heal and grow even the most broken-hearted.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 4-5
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Ultimately just one Throne rules the entire universe, and only God is worthy to occupy it. Everything else - in heaven, on the earth, and under the earth - came into existence by the will and for the glory of the One who sits on that Throne. Everything else finds meaning, purpose, joy and peace when, and only when, it is in proper relationship to that Throne. Where are you in relationship to the Throne of God?
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Job 38-41
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When life gets hard we want to know why. Why would a good and loving God allow pain, suffering, and disappointment into our lives? Like Job, we cry out for God to show up and give us an explanation. But God rarely if ever tells us why we're suffering. He's much more interested in telling us something far more important: why He is worthy of our trust even when life is falling apart.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 1
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What we most need, whether we know it or not, is a clearer vision of Jesus. When we experience Him more fully as He truly is, we will inevitably be changed.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Chris McGuffey
Scripture: Exodus 3
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The path to obedience is made possible when we trust in God's presence, promise and power. The story of Moses helps us to understand that God sees our circumstances, God knows our inadequacies, yet God acts to use us anyway.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Exodus 19, 32
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The most epic moment in the story of Moses was his moment on Sinai. God descended in his holiness and declared his commandments. In the majesty of God's presence it's tragic that sin still came forth. We watch the people run to idols not trust in God. We all do. Join us as we walk to Sinai and see the Holiness of God, the Hardness of the human heart and how God alone will save.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 9
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When Saul met Jesus, his life was radically transformed. Jesus provided him with a new perspective, a new identity, and a new mission. Do you believe that He can provide the same for you and for those around you?
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4:17
Series: Face to Face
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When God shows up everything changes, or should anyways. Do our Biblical heroes always change in the way we would think? What happens when the person God desires to use says, "ahhh, I don't think so..." Join us as we watch God call a reluctant hero in Moses to rescue His people. All our excuses get pushed aside when God desires to use us for His greater cause.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Joshua 6-8
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's plans are often difficult to understand, but we can trust His character. The unusual conquest of Jericho reveals God's faithfulness, holiness, and mercy, and paves the way for His fame to grow throughout the nations.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 6-8
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All of life is infused with spiritual realities - our jobs, families, friendships, major decisions and even the daily annoyances. Too often we lose sight of this fundamental truth and find ourselves just going through the motions. Joshua's leadership of Israel in conquering the Promised Land reminds us of the critical principles involved in working out spiritual realities in our daily journey.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God gives us supernatural tasks that are beyond our ability, but He also provides us with the strength and courage to do what He asks.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We, like Joshua, are called to an overwhelming task, but we serve an incomparably great God. Will you pick up the mantle of spiritual leadership and courageously follow God's calling on your life?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 8:31-32
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus promised us freedom, but that freedom only comes to those who live in the truth. When we believe lies, we become slaves of fear, guilt, comparisons, and busyness. Discover the lies that bind us and the true freedom that comes from the promises of God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 8:31-33
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus promised us freedom, but that freedom only comes to those who live in the truth. When we believe lies, we become slaves of fear, guilt, comparison, and pride. Discover the lies that enslave us and the truth of God that sets you free.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Revelation 19-22
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 29
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When Jesus returns, He will defeat every enemy and fulfill every promise.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 19-22
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 29
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When Jesus returns, the curse will be conquered, God's Kingdom will come, and all of creation will be restored. Our adversary will be defeated, and we will win because God always wins. Therefore, we have hope!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-3:12
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 28
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There's nothing that will fulfill you more than discovering how you fit into God's eternal plan to bless the world through His church. But to find our place in Jesus' church, we must understand what it is, how it works, and what it's meant to do in this world. We must come to see the church as God's great mystery, a new humanity united in one family around the faith and mission of the Messiah.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-3:12; Galatians 3
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 28
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are the Church, God's mystery, hidden for generations but now revealed. We are not Israel, but we are united to God's eternal plan through faith in Abraham's perfect son, Jesus Christ. It is Jesus who has joined us to Himself, to the Father and to one another so that we might share in Abraham's calling to be a blessing to all nations.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Whether you realize it or not, your entire life hangs on just one thing, one extraordinary event the Bible claims happened 2000 years ago: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If it didn't actually happen - if it's just a story, a metaphor, a legend - then your life is utterly meaningless and there is no hope for any of us. But if it did happen, if Jesus really did conquer death and rise from the dead, then the God of the Bible exists, His Word is true, you have hope and purpose, and everything else in life "is just rock'n'roll!" Discover the top 5 reasons why I believe beyond a reasonable doubt that Jesus really did walk out of that tomb on Easter Sunday.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 24:36-43
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Without the resurrection, we have no hope. Because of the resurrection of Jesus we have comfort in our sorrow, confidence in God's truth, and courage to live purposefully in anticipation of Christ's return.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Why do we call this day "good" when it was this day the best man in history died?
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 27
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
No question in life is as important as Jesus' question in Matthew 16, "Who do you say that I am?" Our answer to that question determines everything. But to find the answer we must go back to the beginning, to the book of Genesis, to the problem and the promises that all of history are built upon. To understand Jesus, we must find Him in Genesis.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 1, 12; Matthew 1; John 1; John 8
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 27
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The story of the Bible does not begin in the New Testament with Jesus. It begins... "In the beginning." And while the story may not begin in the New Testament, God's Son permeates the pages of Genesis, and He fulfills the promises Genesis reveals. To understand Genesis, we must look for Jesus, and to understand Jesus, we must find Him in the beginning.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 42-50
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 26
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Forgiveness and reconciliation are possible because of God's power. Joseph knew that he could forgive his brothers, because God was loving and powerful. In Him there are no hopeless relationships or unforgivable sins.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 42-50
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 26
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Broken lives are rescued through the power of forgiveness. It is God's dream for our lives is that we become examples of the forgiveness of God in Christ. Such forgiveness is costly, but given freely. Are you willing to be trampled, as Jesus was, for Jesus' sake?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 39-41
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 25
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We will all suffer at some point in this life. So let us prepare to suffer well by learning these four beliefs from the life of Joseph that will give us hope and strength even in our darkest days.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 39:13-40:23
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 25
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The righteous don't give up on God, because they know that God hasn't given up on them.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 24
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Sexual sin is a cancer running rampant through our culture and through our churches. It threatens to destroy our marriages and sideline a whole generation of believers. But we can learn to resist. Discover four strategies from Joseph that will help you say "no" when temptation comes calling. Learn it, apply it, and then teach it to your children.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 39
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 24
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Joseph's life demonstrates that one righteous person can rescue not only an entire family but even entire nations. How is this possible? It begins by overcoming three temptations common to all people: the temptation to give in, the temptation to give up, and the temptation to get even.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 33-35
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Parenting can bring out the worst in us; but it can also bring out the best if we'll learn from Jacob's failures and follow his successes. No family on earth is beyond hope of redemption or beyond need of growth.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Genesis 34-35:15
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We have all been in some challenging circumstances in life. Times when it seems that everything "blew-up" in our face. In Genesis 34 Jacob walks through one of these moments. How do we respond when life throws us into a crisis? Sadly, we see that Jacob actually created the crisis but God guides him and helps him restart. If you ever needed a restart, this sermon will help you.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do you know you're acceptable to God? Is it because of something you've done, or because of what Jesus has done? Philippians 3 urges us to stand firm in the truth that we are right before God only through Jesus.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We live in a dark world filled with difficult situations and internal struggles. Like David, we're called to not simply focus on the outcome of these battles, but instead, we should focus on our outlook in these battles. When we study the battle of David and Goliath, we find that he responds to the darkness by remembering God's greatness, God's gifts, and God's grace.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 32
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 22
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There are parts of our lives that are broken beyond our ability to repair. But there is hope because we have a God who can fix the unfixable and fill the unfillable parts of our lives. He can give you a new name with a new future, and all you must do is cling to Him.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 32-33
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 22
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are broken. Some of us know it, and some of us don't. Either way, only God can put the pieces back together. Fortunately for us, God loves us too much to leave us alone. His grace is relentless. He finds us in our brokenness and rebuilds us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 28-31
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is a way of life that works - a way of life full of God's love, joy, peace, and hope. But that way of life is only available to the humble of heart. God must break us of pride before He can grow us in grace. He must break those He loves by showing us His terrifying glory, His surprising grace, and the terrible cost of our sin.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 28-31
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Are you in control of your life or is God? Are you willing to let God take over? In Genesis 28-31 God begins the process of breaking Jacob's fear and pride through a terrifying encounter and through facing the pain caused by his own sin.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 25, 27
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the story of Jacob and Esau we see that destiny is determined by BOTH God's sovereign election AND our free will. I can't logically explain how both are true. But I must hold tenaciously to both because the Bible teaches both and because I need both if I am to know REST deep in my soul and take RESPONSIBILITY for the life I live.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 25, 27
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Rest in God's sovereignty and take responsibility for your choices.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Genesis 26:3-29
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In studying the life of Isaac, we discover a man who was unfaithful to his God despite his promised blessings. Thankfully, God is faithful even to the unfaithful. We often find ourselves assuming we have to be "good enough" for God to truly love us. But the truth is that God doesn't love you because you're good; God loves you because He's good.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 26
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God keeps His promises because He is faithful, not because we are good.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 22
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God can hit a home run with a crooked stick. He can take ordinary, weak, fearful, forgettable men and women and accomplish extraordinary things through them... if they will trust and obey.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 22
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Unlike our image of the typical superhero, the heroes of the Bible are just ordinary people. No superpowers, just a growing faith, and a growing willingness to give God absolutely everything as an act of worship.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 18-19
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the rolling sea of life there are unchanging, unyielding truths revealed in God's Word, many of which are very uncomfortable. We will discover four such truths in the ashes of Sodom, and we will see the destruction that comes to the person who ignores those truths.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 19
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is holy, righteous, just, merciful, patient and gracious. He is also unchanging. Will you choose to be guided by His unchangeable character and immutable truth, and in the process find fulfillment in life? Or will you destroy yourself by choosing your own path apart from Him?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 15
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Faith is the essence of the Christian religion - to be a Christian is to have faith. But what exactly is faith? How does it work? How does it grow? And what if you have doubts - are you not a Christian? Find out as we learn from Abraham's example of faith in Genesis 15.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 15
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Faith is the essence of the Christian religion. But what exactly is faith? What does it mean to believe? Abraham's example in Genesis 15 lays the foundation for the entire biblical understanding of the doctrine of faith.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 13-14
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
After a huge failure in Genesis 12, Abraham finds a fresh start and the strength to win incredible victories through the power of worship. Not just singing on a Sunday morning, worship was a 7-day-a-week habit for Abraham that strengthened his faith, inspired his courage, and broke the hold of sin on his life. That same transformative power is available to any and all who will build a habit of worshipping the one true God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 1:1-8
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Ultimately, meaning and purpose for our lives can only be found through the One who created us and called us into relationship with Himself. Relationship with God transforms our identities from self-seekers to "sent ones" - those who have been sent by God into a broken world to bear witness to His saving grace.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We should be ready to defend both the Authenticity and Author of the Bible.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Daniel 6
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all have a desire to live for something amazing, beyond the ordinary. How do we live a life on the cutting edge of faith? Join us as we look at one of the most epic stories from the book of Daniel. We see a man live on the cutting edge of faith that gives us the guideposts so we might follow in the same steps.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our world is full of conflict and a lack of forgiveness, and our relationships with God and others suffer because of it. In the midst of this environment, Christians are commanded to both experience and extend God's gift of forgiveness.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The author of Hebrews makes it plain that Jesus is greater than the angels because He is God in the flesh. As a result, we can trust Him with our lives and our futures.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 13-14
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When we stumble and fail, God renews our faith as we repent and worship. Such renewal strengthens not only our confidence in God and His promises, but also our willingness to give, serve and sacrifice for others.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 12b, 16, 20
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As Abraham's failures demonstrate, the life of faith is counterintuitive. The more you rely upon your own strength, intellect, and resources, the more likely you are to slip and fall in the trials of life. The only way to stay standing in difficult times is to cling to God in faith, patiently trusting Him to provide and protect.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 12b, 16, 20
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We fail when we forget God. God must be at the front and center of every thought, motive, word and action in order to successfully complete the journey of faith. Ultimately we must master this counterintuitive truth: we succeed not by trusting in ourselves but in our great God.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The gracious gift of salvation given to us in Jesus Christ provides us with motivation to praise God even in the midst of trials.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How do we live a life of that is revolutionary and exciting? How do we become people to make a powerful impact in this world? We need to put off the old and put on what's new. Join us as we look at how.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 11:26-12:9
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Abraham was not worthy of God's favor, and yet God chose him to become an example of faith and the source of salvation for all humanity.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 11:26-12:9
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Abraham was not worthy of God's favor, and yet God chose him to become an example of faith and the source of salvation for all humanity.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Doing the right thing for the wrong reason is still wrong. Whether it's building cities and towers, like at Babel, or getting a degree, closing a sale, or saving for retirement, all of these good things become idols when we look to them for our significance and security. Praise God, we do not need to earn significance or build security, for they are an absolutely free gift for all who turn to Christ in faith.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Doing the right thing for the wrong reason is still wrong. Whether it's building cities and towers, like at Babel, or getting a degree, closing a sale, or saving for retirement, all of these good things become idols when we look to them for our significance and security. Praise God, we do not need to earn significance or build security, for they are an absolutely free gift for all who turn to Christ in faith.
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Speaker: Mitch Glaser
Scripture: Romans 10:1
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Paul's heart was for the salvation of his people, the Jews. He hoped and prayed for repentance. In our lives, no one is beyond the reach of God. We can live in hope that He has the power to save anyone and everyone.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 6-9
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
People assume that Genesis 6-9 is all about a flood, an ark, a guy named Noah, and a bunch of animals marching two-by-two. No. It's really about a God who cares deeply about humanity, who waits patiently for mankind to repent, who, when He must judge, always judges fairly, and who always prefers to give grace to sinners like us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 6-9
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because God is holy, he judges sin. The story of Noah, though, shows us that even in the midst of judgment God is always gracious. There is not situation too hopeless for God's redeeming grace and power.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5:32
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Murder, adultery, theft, drug abuse... we'd like to believe that we are above such evil. Yet Cain's story demonstrates that there is no limit to the evil we can commit if we do not halt the invasion of sin in our lives. From his failure we learn how to stop sin before it grows out of control. Victory is possible, not because we are any better than Cain, but because God's grace is more powerful than all our sin.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5:32
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Murder, adultery, theft, drug abuse... we'd like to believe that we are above such evil. Yet Cain's story demonstrates that there is no limit to the evil we can commit if we do not halt the invasion of sin in our lives. From his failure we learn how to stop sin before it grows out of control. Victory is possible, not because we are any better than Cain, but because God's grace is more powerful than all our sin.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 3:7-24
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Temptation promises pleasure but delivers pain - always. When Adam took the bait, he plunged all of creation into the destructive consequences of sin: guilt, shame, fear, strife, and death. He also left a legacy of sin that affects every one of us. But thanks be to our Creator who is bringing an end to the curse of sin!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Temptation promises pleasure but delivers pain - always. When Adam took the bait, he plunged all of creation into the destructive consequences of sin: guilt, shame, fear, strife, and death. He also left a legacy of sin that affects every one of us. But thanks be to our Creator who is bringing an end to the curse of sin!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Serious failures rarely happen in an instant. We fall into sin gradually as we allow temptation to capture our hearts and minds. But if we can learn to recognize that progression of temptation in our lives, then we can stop sin in its tracks. That's what we'll learn to do as we look at Adam and Eve's descent into sin.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Temptation tries to convince us that God's Word and character cannot be trusted. Once we understand temptation and how it leads us to sin, we can take active steps to defeat it.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Brian and Matt discuss the relevance of Genesis 2:18-25 to the lives of singles.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God designed marriage to be a partnership in which we fulfill His purposes, and a picture in which we reflect Christ's love.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God worked, and then He rested, but not because He needed to work or rest. He could have created earth in a split second (rather than 6 days or 6 billion years, depending on your perspective). God worked, and then He rested, to establish a pattern of life for us. We need to work, and we need to rest. We follow that pattern and experience blessing, or we reject it and suffer the consequences.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 1:28; 2:15
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Global warming, deforestation, pollution, loss of endangered species... what does God's Word say to these issues? God calls us to bring biblical wisdom to environmental issues, showing the world what it means to wisely care for His Creation.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-17
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You are valuable, but not because of who you know, or how you look or what you own. You are valuable because God carefully formed you in His image. You were specially designed to live in relationship with God and others, to reflect the glory of God in body and character, and to rule on this earth as God's kingdom representative.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-17
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You are valuable, but not because of who you know, or how you look or what you own. You are valuable because God carefully formed you in His image. You were specially designed to live in relationship with God and others, to reflect the glory of God in body and character, and to rule on this earth as God's kingdom representative.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. While that statement seems simple enough, issues surrounding the creation event - the HOW and the WHEN - have confused and divided Christians for millennia. However, while it's worth studying the various views, we must not forget that Genesis 1 was never primarily intended to answer those questions. It was written to tell us WHO created and WHY He did it. In this light, Genesis 1 fills us with life-changing peace, security, and personal significance!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. While that statement seems simple enough, issues surrounding the creation event - the HOW and the WHEN - have confused and divided Christians for millennia. However, while it's worth studying the various views, we must not forget that Genesis 1 was never primarily intended to answer those questions. It was written to tell us WHO created and WHY He did it. In this light, Genesis 1 fills us with life-changing peace, security, and personal significance!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 1:1
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Discover why it's reasonable to believe that "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Science, philosophy, and history reveal to us a mountain of evidence for the existence of the God of Genesis. Faith in God is, therefore, not a blind leap into the dark but the height of reason.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Can we "prove" the existence of God? Probably not to the satisfaction of many people. However, there is overwhelming evidence embedded throughout the universe that it is reasonable to believe that God exists, that He is powerful, wise and good, and that He loves us. Faith is not a mindless leap in the dark but the height of human thought and reason.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To a world mired in sin and suffering, fear and futility, Genesis triumphantly declares that there is one true God whose power gives us security, whose calling provides us significance, whose grace grants us forgiveness, and whose promises give us hope.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis
Series: Genesis
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To a world mired in sin and suffering, fear and futility, Genesis triumphantly declares that there is one true God whose power gives us security, whose calling provides us significance, whose grace grants us forgiveness, and whose promises give us hope.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings, Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: various references
Series: The Family
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Discipleship is Christ's strategy for the Church to spread His glory throughout the earth, and parenting is simply another setting for discipleship. Are you motivated? Are you equipped? You are not in it alone. We are here to help.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Psalm 91
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is greater than anything we fear. He is always with us and promises salvation to the one who trusts Him. For that reason, He is our courage when we're afraid. For the person who trusts God, there is nothing to fear.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher, Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Galatians 4:19
Series: The Family
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Discipleship is Christ's strategy for the Church to spread His glory throughout the earth, and parenting is simply another setting for discipleship. Are you motivated? Are you equipped? You are not in it alone. We are here to help.
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Speaker: Dusty Davis
Series: The Family
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
It is within Godly Families that Faith is lived out and effectively is passed on. Godly Families are centered on Godly Marriages... and Godly Marriages are comprised of Godly People!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Malachi 2:17-4:6
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Do you have a short-sighted view of life? What if your questions and concerns are symptomatic of your failure to trust God? The Israelites of Malachi's day questioned God's goodness, and did not really trust His character. This passage reminds us that The Day of the Lord will vindicate God's character, and those who do not trust Him will face judgment.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 27
Series: The Family
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The family has been designed by God to reveal Jesus Christ to a hurting and dying world. "Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it" (Ps. 127:1)
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Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This passage reminds us that our lives serve as a Letter from Christ, both to the Church and to the world around us. God desires that our lives be a compelling witness to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit so that people will be drawn to the salvation and sanctification that He alone provides.
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Speakers: Blake Jennings, Matt Morton, Brian Fisher
Location: Grace Bible Church
Matt Morton, Brian Fisher, and Blake Jennings sit down to discuss Blake's sermon "Speaking Truth in Love: Biblical Principles of Good Communication". In this short discussion, they bring up practical advice for dealing with relational conflict and finding healing in the midst of broken relationships.
Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God does not accept cheap worship. He loves us and wants our worship to reflect His character. As a result, He calls us to give the first and best of our time, energy, and resources when we approach Him in worship.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
For those questioning God's love for them, Malachi offers these simple words: God loves you. The evidence of His love for His people is overwhelming and most powerfully seen in the provision of His Son for us all.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Malachi 2:17-4:6
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Why bother obeying God when He allows sin to go unpunished and righteousness to go unrewarded? If all we see is life as it is today, then the answer is, "We shouldn't!" But if we will look beyond the circumstances of today and see what's coming when the Lord returns, then we will see that obedience is the only reasonable option. We will stand before the Almighty Lord and give an account of our lives. So live every day in light of that Day!
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Speaker: Stuart Sanders
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Nehemiah's vision to rebuild the wall was only sustained by his undaunted leadership and faith in God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves marriage and hates divorce. After His Son, Jesus Christ, marriage is the greatest gift the Father has given to mankind, so He defends and protects it from every assault.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is no higher privilege or calling than to serve the One, True God. Do we take Him seriously? Do we give Him the honor due to His name?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In marriage, in a family, in friendship, and at work, what's the key to making any relationship work? Knowing how to communicate well when tensions are high - that's THE KEY to building relationships that last. So in this practical study we will discover principles from ancient scripture and modern research that will enable us to communicate well when things get tense.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 103
Series: AdditionalSermons
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We have so much to be grateful for, yet we tend to ignore our blessings and fixate on our disappointments. So God gives us passages like Psalm 103 to remind us of the magnitude of His grace. Learn how to study a Psalm as we delve into this hymn of praise.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God does not accept cheap worship. He loves us and wants our worship to reflect His character. As a result, He calls us to give the first and best of our time, energy, and resources when we approach Him in worship.
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Speaker: Stuart Sanders
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Thessalonians exemplified Paul's ministry of multiplication by sounding forth the gospel and making disciples who weren't merely church participants but disciple-makers themselves.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Cold Love
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves you! And He demonstrates this love not through pleasant circumstances, but through the extravagant provision of eternal life through the death of His Son.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Acts 28:11-31
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As the book of Acts ends, we are reminded that God's people are not alone as they wait for and witness of the return of Christ.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Acts 20:17-38
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What will be the legacy of your life? When you die one day, will you leave behind people who are closer to Jesus because of your investment in them? Acts 20 gives us a glimpse of Paul's impact on the Ephesian church. By looking at his words, we can discern how to leave a godly legacy.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: John 3:1-16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Nicodemus, a Pharisee and religious leader seeks out Jesus and initiates a conversation with Him. Surprisingly, Jesus tells him that "...unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (3:3) The dialogue between Nicodemus and Christ is the context for probably the most famous verse in the Bible: John 3:16. Here, we see God's amazing love for the world (and for us individually) being expressed through sacrificing His unique Son. Through believing (98 times in John) in Christ, we WILL never perish and WILL have life eternal! So, how did Nicodemus respond? See John 7:50-52 and 19:39-40.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Judges 7-8
Series: Sent
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
With every choice we make we are building our legacies - either legacies of faith or legacies of sin. While Gideon's story centers on a moment of incredible faith and victory, it ends with a long slide into sin. Gideon left a legacy of selfishness that resulted in unimaginable suffering. Don't follow his example! Choose to walk by faith, each and every day.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Judges 6
Series: Sent
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God chooses and uses fearful, doubting, insecure and inadequate men and women. In other words, He uses people just like us. He only requires that we take a step of faith. Will you take that step?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Judges 6:1-32
Series: Sent
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God often uses fearful, doubtful, and insecure people to share His message of redemption with the world. Gideon was an unlikely hero, yet God called him to boldly obey and to redeem the nation of Israel. In the same way, we are being called to proclaim that God has offered eternal life and forgiveness of sin through Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Jonah 4
Series: Sent
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jonah forfeited his happy ending. He chose anger, bitterness, and selfishness, and it cost him joy. Avoid his example by asking yourself: Do I wish mercy upon everyone, even those who've hurt me? Do I choose to love that which lasts - that which has eternal value? Do I care more about other people than about my own comfort?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Join us as we celebrate our Senior Pastor, Brian Fisher's 20th anniversary serving Grace Bible Church, and hear his encouragement to us to hold fast to God's Word and God's grace.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Jonah 3
Series: Sent
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our God loves to give grace. It thrills Him to extend grace to those who turn to Him, even those who seem beyond hope of forgiveness. God's limitless grace gave a second chance to a prophet who had failed miserably and to a city whose evil rivaled the Nazis. God's grace knows no limit. Have you received it? Are you willing to share it with the Ninevites in your life?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Jonah 2
Series: Sent
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The sovereign God over all creation graciously delivers repentant men and women. All that you must do is turn and call out to Him.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Jonah 1
Series: Sent
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Have you ever been told to do an unpleasant task? Our immediate response is often to find a way to avoid the responsibility...even when the assignment has come from God. That's a bad idea. God loves us too much to leave us alone, running from His will.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Risen
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
1,980 years ago Jesus rose from the dead. But why should you care? What relevance does His resurrection have for your life? According to 1 Corinthians 15, it's everything! His resurrection is the basis of your hope and the foundation of your future; and without it, Christianity is nothing but a colossal waste of your time!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Risen
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Is the resurrection of Jesus Christ true? And even if it is true, does it really matter?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 53
Series: Risen
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
On Good Friday, what did Jesus suffer on our behalf? Isaiah reveals the stunning extent of Jesus' suffering in this prophecy written 500 years before Jesus' arrival. See the Son despised and punished, hanging in agony upon the cross, stricken so that we may be healed.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Risen
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why did Jesus have to die? What did His death accomplish? We'll discover the meaning of Christ's death as we contemplate God's holiness and God's love, and see how they were reconciled on the cross.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Series: Risen
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Why did Jesus have to die? Was it simply the jealousy of Jewish leaders, the fear of Pontius Pilate or the fickle nature of gullible crowds? No, none of these explanations is adequate. Jesus had to die in our place, according to God's predetermined plan, in order to remove the debt of our sin and reconcile us to God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 1, 12
Series: Risen
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus asked a simple, direct, profound question nearly 2000 years ago, "Who do you say that I am?" That is the most important question any person will ever answer for it determines what we do in this life and where we go in the next life. As we study how the disciples and how Jesus' enemies answered that question, we discover that there is no middle ground with Jesus. He is either a liar who deserved to die, or He is the Word, the Lamb, the Messiah, and the King who deserves our unending worship and absolute devotion.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 1, 12
Series: Risen
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus asked a simple, direct, profound question nearly 2000 years ago, "Who do you say that I am?" No question is more important today, nor is there any question more relevant to modern times than this ancient query. Who is Jesus Christ? What is your answer?
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: John 11:1-57
Series: AdditionalSermons
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
It is usually through the very life experiences that have the potential to turn us away from God that He uses to grow and strengthen our faith.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: John 11:1-44
Series: Risen
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The resurrection of Lazarus shows us the power Jesus has over death and calls us to use our lives to proclaim the good news.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 6:3-4
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Not all days are created equal. While most pass unremarkably, a few stand out above the rest as days that change us, that alter the course of our lives. Baptism is one of those days. It publicly marks us as followers of Christ. Our faith goes public. And we are forever changed!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46
Series: Pray Big
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Why is prayer so difficult? Why does God say, "No"? How do we stay alert?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 17
Series: Pray Big
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In prayer, God invites us to ask Him for anything. So ask Him for the big things, the most important things, the things that really matter, the things Jesus Himself prayed for the night of His arrest. In John 17, Jesus revealed six requests that should always be at the top of our list when we pray to God for ourselves, for our kids, and for another.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13
Series: Pray Big
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We have an innate need to talk with God, but we do not innately do it well! We need to learn to pray - through instruction and through practice. Knowing this, Jesus gave us a model for prayer. Learn to use it well!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Pray Big
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our prayer-lives are far too small - small on time, small on devotion, small on faith. Learn to Pray Big by studying the example of Jesus, and prepare to see God do big things!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Mark 1:35
Series: Pray Big
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Every believer feels inadequate in prayer, so don't feel paralyzed by guilt! Instead, let's learn to pray better and bigger from the Greatest Pray-er ever, Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17
Series: Invest
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Time is your most valuable resource; when it's gone, it's gone! So learn to invest your time wisely in ways that glorify God.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17
Series: Invest
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our time is the most valuable resource we have been given, because it is irreplaceable and limited. God calls us to use our time in ways that honor Him and further His purposes in the world.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 16:9-12; 1 Timothy 6:9-10,17-19
Series: Invest
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why should we give our hard-earned money to God and to His church instead of saving it or spending it? God has much to say in answer to that question! Discover nine reasons why giving to God is not just good; it's essential. Learn to invest in His kingdom for His glory and for your reward.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Luke 16:1-9
Series: Invest
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The currencies of earth are worthless in eternity. We cannot take our earthly wealth with us; however, we can send it ahead. So don't merely spend, invest in eternity.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16
Series: Invest
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You have talent, and that talent makes you unique, extraordinary, and indispensable to the Body of Christ. However, that talent is not actually yours, and you can take absolutely no credit for it! Learn how to invest your God-given talents, skills, and abilities in God's kingdom, for God's glory.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16
Series: Invest
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You are unique, created one-of-a-kind for God's glory, for others' blessing and for your fulfillment.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 19:12-27
Series: Invest
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
While we wait for Jesus to return and establish His kingdom on earth, we are called to be faithful stewards, investing His gifts for His glory. If we use the time, talents, and wealth He's entrusted to us to build His church and share His gospel, then when He returns He will reward us with eternal honor, authority in His kingdom, and greater capacity for worship. There is no greater investment possible than the kingdom of God!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Series: Invest
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
While we wait for Jesus to return and establish His kingdom on earth, we are called as stewards to invest His resources, entrusted to us for a brief span of time, for His glory and our reward.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's first command to Adam reveals the principles of provision, prohibition and penalty.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
A new year with new hopes, new goals, new plans, new resolutions. But before we jump into all of our plans for the new year, we need to be reminded of the some simple truths. Join us as we look at the one of the most famous and powerful parables Jesus ever taught. Two sons, Two directions, one father calling both of them home, the Prodigals.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How can an all-powerful, loving God allow evil?
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: John 1:1-2, 14-18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Finding out who Jesus is ought to be the paramount quest of every man, woman, and child, because from that knowledge flows the answers that have been sought by mankind ever since the dawn of history.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Acts 14:8-22
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Beware of success and the applause of crowds because such hype is always inflated, incidental, and only lasts for an instant.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: John 3:1-16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Nicodemus, a Pharisee and religious leader seeks out Jesus and initiates a conversation with Him. Surprisingly, Jesus tells him that "...unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (3:3) The dialogue between Nicodemus and Christ is the context for probably the most famous verse in the Bible: John 3:16. Here, we see God's amazing love for the world (and for us individually) being expressed through sacrificing His unique Son. Through believing (98 times in John) in Christ, we WILL never perish and WILL have life eternal! So, how did Nicodemus respond? See John 7:50-52 and 19:39-40.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 5:13-20
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
James equips us to follow Christ in a variety of circumstances we will face in this life. He gives us practical advice for responding to times of suffering, satisfaction, sickness, and sin. Discover the power of prayer, praise, confession, and confrontation.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 5:13-20
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Suffering is our common lot in this life. God has chosen not to rescue His children from all troubles. Instead, He gives us the resources to patiently, joyfully endure and to carry one another along through prayer.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 5:7-11
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life is hard and full of pain. Anyone who says otherwise is either delusional or trying to sell you something! So how do you respond to that painful reality? If you do what comes naturally to you, you'll fight, take flight, complain, or blame. But God offers a better way. His Spirit can grow you in patience to endure the struggles of life IF you walk the path of steadfast hope, reverent fear, and diligent work.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 5:7-11
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How do you respond when suffering? Complaint, anger, escape? Knowing that Jesus will soon appear to set all things right strengthens us to patiently wait and endure with hope.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 113
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We have so much to be thankful for! Above all else, God's infinite greatness and unimaginable grace should inspire praise and thanksgiving. Discover how great and good our God is as we worship Him through Psalm 113.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How can we demonstrate the joy of the Lord, even when our circumstances are not ideal? In Philippians 4:4-9, Paul provides several principles for being a man or woman filled with the joy of the Lord.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 4:11-17
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God gives grace to the humble, not to the proud. But how do we actually resist pride and practice humility in day-to-day life? James gives us two practical ways to practice humility: in how we speak about others and in how we plan for the future. Discover what humility looks like in action so that you can experience and enjoy God's grace.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 4:11-17
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Humility, or pride, shows itself clearly in our speech about others and our planning for the future.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: None
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God continually brings glory to Himself through creative and artistic expressions from His people. He desires that such expressions of worship come from believers of every tribe, tongue, people and nation! Our worship today represents small pieces of the tapestry of creativity that glorifies Him throughout the earth... and will do so throughout eternity.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: None
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God continually brings glory to Himself through creative and artistic expressions from His people. He desires that such expressions of worship come from believers of every tribe, tongue, people and nation! Our worship today represents small pieces of the tapestry of creativity that glorifies Him throughout the earth... and will do so throughout eternity.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 4:4-10
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our struggle to find true wisdom is just one symptom of a larger problem. We are adulteresses! Every time we chase after the possessions and pleasures this world offers us, we betray our faithful God. Our seemingly small sins and compromises add up to the greatest sin of all. Discover how to resist the allure of this world and walk faithfully with God through humility, submission, and repentance.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 4:4-10
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Who wouldn't want God's wisdom?! Only a fool! But are you willing to pay the price to find it?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 3:13-4:3
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Everyone wants to be wise (no one wants to be called a fool, after all!) But like all other valuable things, wisdom has been counterfeited. So how do you distinguish between true wisdom and its counterfeit? James reveals in detail the source, character, and outcome of each so that we can spot the fake and embrace the real thing. If you want peace, harmony, and righteousness in life, then discover TRUE WISDOM.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 3:13-4:3
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Are you truly wise? Does your life manifest the gentle wisdom that makes for peace. Or are you committed to a counterfeit version of "wisdom," serving yourself, stirring up conflict and strife?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
For centuries Christians have wrestled with the apparent contradiction between James and Paul. Are salvation and justification by faith alone (Rom 3:28, 4:5, Eph 2:8-9), or are works required (James 2:14,24)? The key is to recognize that Paul and James were talking about different things. Paul tells us how to be saved from the penalty of sin and how to be declared righteous by God: by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. James, in contrast, tells us how, already saved from hell, we save ourselves from loss of reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ and from a useless life on earth, and how we demonstrate to the world that we are, indeed, righteous: by following faith with good works. James 2 doesn't undermine our assurance of salvation; it convicts us to get busy doing good works!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
For the eternally secure Christian, faith and works are inseparable for salvation from a useless life and a merciless judgment.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Do your words bless or curse? Do they edify or do they wound? We must understand the power of our words, for good or for harm. Whether spoken, typed, or texted, our words are the most powerful weapons we possess. Learn how God's Spirit can help you gain control of your words so that every conversation, email, post, or tweet is saturated with His Grace and Truth.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The tongue, though small, has disproportionately great power in our lives - for good, but often for harm. Who can tame it, James asks?
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: James 2:1-13
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Favoritism leads to confusion of the gospel message of grace for all, cruelty to the vulnerable, contradiction with God's choice, collapse of the law of love, and condemnation in judgment for believers.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: James 2:1-13
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When we display favoritism within the body of Christ, we are living in contradiction to the spirit of the Gospel and the character of God. The solution to favoritism is to rely upon the Holy Spirit to allow us to demonstrate the love and mercy of our Savior.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 1:21-27
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
True Religion - true devotion to God - is defined less by how much we know and more by how we apply what we know. God's Word unapplied is useless to us. But if we'll put our knowledge of His Word into practice by fleeing from what it prohibits and practicing what it commands, God will bless us and use us to make a lasting difference in this world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 1:21-27
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's word, embraced and applied, visibly transforms the way we live. God's priorities and passions become our own. His deep concern for those who cannot protect or provide for themselves overwhelms our own small, selfish concerns. This, James says, is true religion.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 1:16-20
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The root of most sin is the suspicion that God is not good. Can I really trust Him to take care of me? If not, I'll excuse all manner of sin to take care of myself. But if I can trust His goodness, if I can really believe that He is always, infinitely good to me, then I can sacrifice my rights and desires to follow the patient, humble, loving example of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 1:16-20
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Deceit goes down to defeat as we embrace the truth that God is good...always has been, always will be!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 1:13-15
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
It is human nature to shift blame. When life gets tough and we succumb to sin, it can be so tempting to blame God. But James will not allow it. God does not tempt us for God cannot be tempted by sin. Temptation comes not from God, but from within us, from the sinful desires that are innate to us. They lure us towards sin, and when we take the bait, sin reaps pain and destruction in our lives. But we can escape this pattern of sin and destruction IF we will take responsibility. Own up to your sin, or it will own you!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 1:13-15
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Trials become temptations when we distrust the character of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 1:9-12; 5:1-6
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We assume that it's better to be rich than to be poor. But what if it wasn't? What if wealth created more problems than it solved? What if poverty was the way to a life of blessing and reward? James turns our assumptions upside down by revealing the hidden dangers of wealth and the surprising benefits of poverty so that we can all, regardless of income, give the Lord our undivided allegiance.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 1:9-12
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In this world, it's assumed that it is always better to be rich than poor, to have more rather than less. But God's kingdom operates according to a very different set of values, a set of values that are both counter-intuitive to our nature and counter-cultural in this world. James turns our typical assumptions about wealth upside down by revealing the subtle dangers of abundance and the surprising blessings of need so that we can all, regardless of income, give the Lord our undivided allegiance.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 1:2-8
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Joy in the midst of trials? At best that sounds like a paradox; at worst, ridiculous and insulting. And yet James commands us to choose joy when we suffer. Such a perspective is only possible when we see through the trials to the good that God can accomplish through them. While all people suffer, we suffer with hope because we have a loving Father who will not allow our suffering to go to waste IF we will choose to believe that He is GOOD even when life is not.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 1:2-8
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Joy in the midst of trials? At best that sounds like a paradox; at worst, ridiculous and insulting. And yet James commands us to count trials as complete joy! Such a perspective is only possible when we embrace God's perspective on our hardships with a whole heart, trusting in His infinite goodness, wisdom and power to produce abiding maturity in our lives.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 1:1
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Do you divide your allegiance between God and this world, trying to hold on to both? James warns us that such a life simply will not work. He challenges those of us who have trusted in Christ to give Him everything, to live without compromise, to live wholly devoted to God. Only by giving Him our undivided loyalty will we find the joy, peace, strength, and wisdom to bless others and glorify God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 1:1
Series: Undivided: A Study of James
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Do you divide your allegiance between God and this world, trying to hold on to both? James warns us that such a life simply will not work. He challenges those of us who have trusted in Christ to give Him everything, to live without compromise, to live wholly devoted to God. Only by giving Him our undivided loyalty will we find the joy, peace, strength, and wisdom to bless others and glorify God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Money can be a great blessing or a destructive curse; it all depends on how you use it. To be blessed by your wealth, practice the spiritual disciplines of simplicity and sharing. The habit of simplicity frees us from the domination of money and possessions so that we have resources to share with others. And the habit of sharing allows us to use our wealth to worship God, advance His kingdom, and invest in eternal reward.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:24
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Wealth can be a blessing or a curse, but it is always a test. God doesn't need any of our wealth, but He wants all of our heart. Through the discipline of living simply and sharing what we have, God's Spirit can train our hearts to become wholly His.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
A discussion on the definition and purpose of fasting in the modern Christian life.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Most perceive Spiritual Disciplines as being primarily about our relationship with God...and this is for the most part true. Yet, among the disciplines, Service stands out as a faith-sharpener that is more horizontal than vertical. We are redeemed to serve God and we serve God by serving others (in and outside of the church) with godly motivations and using the power and gifts the Spirit provides. Such service strengthens our walk, glorifies God and winsomely draws unbelievers toward life in Christ.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: John 4:7-26
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all worship something, though we disguise it in different ways. Whatever consumes our mind, moments and money is a guide toward what we worship. Join us as we unpack what it means to truly worship God in spirit and truth.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Small things done consistently can have monumental results. Practice the discipline of gratitude daily and your life will be transformed. Simply pause to thank God for His good gifts. Meditate on His faithfulness to you in the past. List out all that you have to be grateful for in the present. As you practice this discipline of gratitude instead of complaining, grumbling, or forgetting God's goodness, you will experience His peace, be filled with His joy, and grow in faith and maturity.
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Speaker: J. Oswald Sanders
Scripture: Acts 11:19-30,13:1-5
Series: GBC Fall Bible Conference 1991
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. J. Oswald Sanders (1902-1992): Guest speaker at the Fall Bible Conference at Grace Bible Church in Oct. 1991. Session 4 of 4.
Speaker: J. Oswald Sanders
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14
Series: GBC Fall Bible Conference 1991
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. J. Oswald Sanders (1902-1992): Guest speaker at the Fall Bible Conference at Grace Bible Church in Oct. 1991. Session 3 of 4.
Speaker: J. Oswald Sanders
Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-5:7
Series: GBC Fall Bible Conference 1991
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. J. Oswald Sanders (1902-1992): Guest speaker at the Fall Bible Conference at Grace Bible Church in Oct. 1991. Session 2 of 4.
Speaker: J. Oswald Sanders
Scripture: John 14:7,17
Series: GBC Fall Bible Conference 1991
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. J. Oswald Sanders (1902-1992): Guest speaker at the Fall Bible Conference at Grace Bible Church in Oct. 1991. Session 1 of 4.
Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Most of us feel uncomfortable confessing our sins to God or to others. It requires setting aside our pride and risking damage to our reputation. Yet the Scripture is clear that confession paves the way for renewed relationships with God and others and puts us in a position for God to work through us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ we must practice the disciplines of studying, meditating on, and memorizing God's Word. But that takes desire. We make time for what we most value. So if we're going to grow in this discipline, we need to grow our desire for God's Word. We need to remember why an hour in His Word is better than an hour with Sports Center, Facebook, our friends, or anything else. And along with desire, we need ability. We need to know how to study, meditate on, and memorize His Word.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Bible tells us prayer is important, but most of us struggle with it. What are the barriers to prayer? How can we overcome them? Why is prayer worth the effort?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Self-denial doesn't make God love us more. In fact, all acts of self-denial can quite easily become forms of self-righteousness that move us away from God. However, the physical hunger associated with fasting can also serve as a reminder of our deeper hunger and need for God. Fasting can, with a humble and dependent spirit, strengthen our will to take dominion over potentially addictive, destructive appetites, both physical and spiritual. Fasting can help draw us near to God - as our appetites are brought under control, we become more sensitive to our hunger for God.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Various
Series: Coming Attractions of the End Times
Series order: 4
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
End Times series - Part 4: The New Heaven and New Earth
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all love to communicate. The explosion of social media, text messaging, blogging all point the way toward our extreme desire to communicate. How then do we communicate with God? The simple answer is Prayer, but honestly we could all use a little help and direction to pray more consistently and effectively. Join us as we look at how Jesus taught us to pray.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Various
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
A study on the definition of evangelism and how to put it into practice in today's culture.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Coming Attractions of the End Times
Series order: 3
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
End Times series - Part 3: The Millennial Kingdom
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: John 4:7-26
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We all worship something, though we disguise it in different ways. Whatever consumes our mind, moments and money is a guide toward what we worship. Join us as we unpack what it means to truly worship God in spirit and truth.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11
Series: Spiritual Disciplines: The Intersection of Faith and Practice
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Biblical "rest" is not required simply because we are tired. Biblical "rest" means that we cease our normal, frenetic activities long enough for God to refresh and renew us. As we disengage from the events and values of this world, God has room to remind us of His own greatness and power. As a result, we are able to re-enter our world with eternal perspective and divine power.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Various
Series: Coming Attractions of the End Times
Series order: 2
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
End Times series - Part 2: The Tribulation
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 16
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 33
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How can you tell if a church is healthy? Attendance, budget, buildings, programs... none of these reveal health. We must look beyond outward appearances. In this seemingly insignificant passage (so many people just skip this long list of names!) Paul reveals two true marks or characteristics of a healthy church. Grace Bible Church will only, ever be healthy if we'll each live out these characteristics in our own lives.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Romans 15:14-33
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 32
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we come to the end of the book of Romans, we see Paul sharing from his heart--especially his heart for missions. This is probably the most missions rich chapter of the New Testament.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Various
Series: Coming Attractions of the End Times
Series Order: 1
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
End Times series - Part 1: The Rapture
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 15:14-33
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 32
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Whether we go overseas or stay right here, we can all play a vital role in the eternity-altering task of world missions. Paul tells us how by giving us job descriptions for those who go and for those who stay. Discover your part in God's mission to reach the nations with the saving love of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Romans 16
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 33
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We have come to the end of Romans! And interestingly Paul closes this huge work with a focus on people. It's difficult to see the purpose of the list at a glance, but it gives us insight into how this community became one that changed the world. By God's grace, we too can learn to model the characteristics and lifestyle of people that change their world. Join us as we finish our study of the book of Romans!
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Romans 15:7-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 31
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As Christians, we are called to unite together for the sake of God's glory, but how does that work?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 15:7-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 31
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If God has accepted us through the faithful, sacrificial work of Christ, how could we refuse to accept one another?! And He has accepted us so that His promises might be fulfilled, thereby creating a single, unified family for Himself from among the peoples of all nations - both Jews and Gentiles.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Romans 14:1-15:6
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 30
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Paul gives us some clear applications in how we are to "walk according to love" in the local church. With people coming from diverse backgrounds and being at different points in our spiritual maturity, we must "pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another." The stakes are high, for to be the church family God has called us to be, we must be unified. Then, we will "with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 14:1-15:6
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 30
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In matters of conscience, we are accountable only to God. Therefore, do not judge one another, but accept one another, love one another, live for the benefit of one another just as Christ has done for you.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 13:1-7
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 29
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Submit to your governing authorities. Submit to all of them because God, Himself, gave them their authority. However, while the command to submit is simple to understand, it can be so difficult to practice. What if we disagree with their decisions? What if they're not trustworthy or godly? And what, precisely, does submission look like in a democracy like ours?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 13:1-7
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 29
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Submit to your governing authorities. Submit to all of them because God, Himself, gave them their authority. However, while the command to submit is simple to understand, it can be so difficult to practice. What if we disagree with their decisions? What if they're not trustworthy or godly? And what, precisely, does submission look like in a democracy like ours?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 12:14-21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 28
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Those who follow Christ will be persecuted. It's a promise. There will be a cost if you stand for Jesus in this hostile world. And when that mistreatment, ridicule, and abuse comes our way, we are to do the impossible: we are to respond in radical love. Rather than demand justice, we must sacrifice our rights to serve and care for those who hate us and frustrate us. We must ask God to love them supernaturally through us. And as we do so, we overcome evil with good.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 12:14-21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 28
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How do we live out our salvation in the midst of a world where people are often hostile toward the Gospel? Paul provides us with some sound principles for navigating the Christian life well, even in challenging times.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 26
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because of the overwhelming grace and mercy of God granted to us through the faithful work of Jesus Christ (Romans 1-11), the only reasonable response is to offer God all that we have and all that we are as an act of worship (Romans 12:1-2). In order for us to worship well through our service to others, God has placed gifts within His children through His Spirit (Romans 12:3-8), making each of us unique and each of us necessary.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, 13:8-10
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 27
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
True love is what brings us together today. Not a love based on emotions or feelings, but a love for one another based on devotion and sacrifice. True love is the love of God: unconditional, selfless, and costly. In gratitude for His outrageous love towards us, we are called to sacrificially love one another. And Paul tells us how in this convicting and empowering passage.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 25
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
After centuries of rebellion against God culminating in the crucifixion of His Son and persecution of His people, can there really be any hope left for the Jewish people? Can God fulfill His promises to them as His chosen people? Paul's answer is an emphatic, "Yes!" God is right now demonstrating His faithfulness to the Jews by saving some of them and by using all of them to bless the rest of the world. And in the future, God will draw all of Israel back to Himself and finally fulfill all of His covenant promises. So Israel is not beyond hope, and if they're not beyond hope after millennia of disobedience, then neither are we!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 25
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If the history of the Jewish people in their relationship with God is one of consistent, stubborn rebellion (Romans 10:21), is there any hope for the Jews? Can any of them be saved? Can God fulfill His promises to them as His chosen people? Paul's answer is an emphatic, "Yes!" God is right now demonstrating His faithfulness to the Jews by saving some (a "remnant"), and He will demonstrate His faithfulness in the future by fulfilling His covenant promises ("all Israel will be saved").
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is indispensable. It is central to the Christian faith. Without resurrection, Jesus was a fraud, and we, His followers, are still dead in our sins. But we believe; we are convinced! Because Jesus was raised we have hope - hope that our debt has been removed, that we now have power to obey, and that we too will be raised with an incorruptible body like our Lord's.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Good Friday is "good" for us only because it was agonizingly bad for Jesus. He suffered the ultimate price to pay the penalty for our sins. And He did so willingly. He was not surprised by His suffering. He had both known and chosen this painful fate long before, and He did so out of love for us.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is indispensable. It is central to the Christian faith. Without resurrection, Jesus was a fraud, and we, His followers, are still dead in our sins. But we believe; we are convinced! Because Jesus was raised we have hope - hope that our debt has been removed, that we now have power to obey, and that we too will be raised with an incorruptible body like our Lord's.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 9:30-10:21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 24
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why are the vast majority of Israelites separated from God? According to Romans 9, because God did not choose most of them (election). According to Romans 10, because most of them did not choose God (free will). Paul proves that God's election does not invalidate our responsibility to believe by systematically dismantling the three most common excuses a Jew, or any person, might give for rejecting the gospel. When all is said and done, we have no excuse!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 9:30-10:21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 24
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Why are the vast majority of Israelites separated from God? According to Romans 9, because God did not choose most of them (election). According to Romans 10, because most of them did not choose God (free will). Paul proves that God's election does not invalidate our responsibility to believe by systematically dismantling the three most common excuses a Jew, or any person, might give for rejecting the gospel. When all is said and done, we have no excuse!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 9:1-29
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
If the Jews are God's chosen people, then why are there so few of them in the Church? Has God failed to keep His promises to Israel? And if He has failed to keep His promises to Israel, how can we non-Jews trust that He will keep His promises to us--namely, "nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"?! Paul argues in Romans 9 that God has always been true to His promises and His character, abounding in sovereign mercy to the undeserving. God demonstrates His faithfulness by acting through individuals and among the nations to make His saving power known throughout the earth.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 9:1-29
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 23
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If the Jews are God's chosen people, then why are there so few of them in the Church? Has God failed to keep His promises to Israel? And if He has failed to keep His promises to Israel, how can we non-Jews trust that He will keep His promises to us--namely, "nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"?! Paul argues in Romans 9 that God has always been true to His promises and His character, abounding in mercy to the undeserving. God demonstrates His faithfulness by acting through individuals and among the nations to make His saving power known throughout the earth.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 22
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Can you lose your salvation? What if you do something really bad - like "go to jail for the rest of your life" bad - would that cost you your salvation? What if you decide you no longer believe in the God of the Bible - you turn to another religion or no religion at all - would that cost you your salvation? Paul provides the definitive answer in this triumphant conclusion to Romans 8.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Daniel 1
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
A Christian will always struggle to know how to interact in the world he or she lives. How do I work at my job in a way that honors God? How do I make a difference for the cause of Christ in the culture that I live? How do we engage the world in a way that is culturally relevant and still uphold the teaching of Christ? Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned follower, we all have something to learn from the life of Daniel. He was truly a man who lived in a way that caused the heads of culture to turn and ask, "who is the God of Israel." Join us as we look at the first chapter of Daniel.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: John
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
If you were asked to describe yourself, what would you say? The way you finish the following sentence says a lot about what you believe about who you are. "I am..." In John's Gospel, Jesus Christ gives us seven "I am" statements about Himself. It is clear by these metaphors that Jesus wants us to know and believe that He is "...the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31)
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's first command to mankind is actually found in Genesis 2, not Genesis 1. A closer look at this command shows a beautiful structure of lavish provision, small prohibition and strong penalty - a pattern of God seen throughout the rest of Scripture. However, in Genesis 3:2-3, Eve's recitation of this first command reveals our tendency to reduce God's provision, increase His prohibition and weaken His penalties.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 8:28-30
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God designed us to crave security. We cannot live healthy, whole lives if we are constantly consumed by fear and anxiety. And while this world can offer us no lasting security, God's promises can. In these three verses, God makes two stunning promises that believers can absolutely bank on. He will use everything without exception for our ultimate good, and He will finish what He has started in us.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 8:26-39
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Security is a basic human need. Without it, men and women live hesitant, unassured, fearful lives. In this world full of dangers and threats, the only true security to be found is from God...and once we are in Him through the work of Christ, we are forever secure.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 8:14-25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Holy Spirit assures Christians that we are children of God and reminds of the blessings that await those who know Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 8:14-25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When we allow the Spirit to lead us, we experience life! This real, rich life includes victory over sin, a profound sense of security and intimacy in our relationship with God, and hope for sharing in future glory when God sets all things right.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 8:12-17
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Let the Spirit lead your life, and He'll do amazing things! He will give you victory over sin by not only empowering your obedience today, but by growing your desire to obey tomorrow. He will give you intimate, loving fellowship with your heavenly Father. And He will grow your confident hope in the glorious future that awaits you as God's heir. This blessed Spirit-led life is available to all believers who put to death the sinful deeds of the body through the power of the Spirit and the practice of the spiritual disciplines.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 8:12-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When the Spirit leads us, we experience life! Paul describes this Spirit-led life as a "walk," enjoyed to the fullest extent as we allow God's Spirit to change our "mindset" by putting to death the deeds of the body and practicing the disciplines of the Spirit.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 8:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The solution to all of our problems is found in one Person: the Holy Spirit. In the past, He has regenerated all of us who've trusted in the gospel. In the present, He is producing true righteousness in and through all who follow Him. And in the future, He will resurrect us to glory and perfection. God is in the business of saving us from all of the effects of sin and death, and He's doing so through His almighty Spirit.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 8:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The solution to all of our problems is not within ourselves. The solution is the Spirit of Christ - Past: what He accomplished when we believed (regeneration); Present: what He is enabling as we follow Him (real righteousness); Future: what He will do for our fallen bodies (resurrection and redemption).
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 7:14-25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What's wrong with me? Why is it that even though I desperately want to obey God, I so often fall to sin? Paul explains that even though justification through faith has changed our status (we are forever righteous before God) and destiny (we will be with Him for eternity), it has not yet changed our nature. We are still broken and bent towards sin. As a result, the life of a mature believer is a life of warfare between our new desire for righteousness and our enduring desire for sin. And if we try to fight that battle alone, we will always lose.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 7:14-25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What's wrong with me? Why is it that even though I desperately want to obey God, and resolve to obey God, I so often give in to sin? Paul explains that even though justification through faith has changed our status (we are forever righteous before God) and our destiny (we will be with Him for eternity), it has not yet removed our fallen nature. Our physical bodies are weak and vulnerable to temptation. Our bodies carry within them a predisposition (the "flesh") to enjoy destructive sin and to strive for independence from God. As a result, the life of even the most mature believer is a life of warfare between our new desire for righteousness and our abiding commitment to sin.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 7:1-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's Law is good. It's holy. It's useful. But when we try to use the Law, or any other list of rules, to draw us closer to God, failure inevitably follows. The rules just become an inspiration to sin. They can tell us what to do, but they can't help us do it. So thank God that He has freed us from the Law so that we might draw near to Him in a new way, in the way of grace!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 7:1-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's Law is good. It's holy. It's useful. But when we try to use the Law, or any other list of rules, to draw us closer to God, failure inevitably follows. The rules just become an inspiration to sin. They can tell us what to do, but they can't help us do it. So thank God that He has freed us from the Law so that we might draw near to Him in a new way, in the way of grace!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1-6
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The first half of Romans answers some of life's greatest questions. What's wrong with this world, and whose fault is it? What hope do we have in the midst of our sin? Is God's grace in salvation free or costly? Why shouldn't justified people sin? Why are we here; what's our purpose in life? We'll answer these questions and more by looking back through the most significant passages in Romans 1-6.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1-6
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The book of Romans is not about us. It is not simply about how men and women "get saved." Romans is about God, and specifically, His righteousness. In Romans the Apostle Paul demonstrates that God is righteous in all that He is and in all that He does - He is righteous in the condemnation of all sin, in the justification of sinners, in the sanctification of the justified, in the outworking of His plan in history, and He manifests His righteous through our lives to a fallen world.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus demonstrates his Authority over disease, demonic, and nature. The real question is how should we respond to his power? I think by looking at how He yields his unparalleled power we will find that He is Lord and easy to submit our lives to.
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Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As Christians, we are to called to be cognizant of the ways in which our society doesn't match the righteousness of God, and to be agents of change. With this in mind, we must keep the gospel as the primary motivation for social transformation.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
One of the most magnificent verses in all of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:21. It is the central truth of the Scriptures. At the start of this new year what better time to look at the deeper meaning of the cross and by faith, commit to communicate these truths in this new year to those who haven't heard.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What purposes does God have for our career? How can we honor the Lord in the workplace no matter our vocations?
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
A message focusing on understanding the Romans Road to Salvation and how to use it in sharing your faith with the people around you.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Luke 2
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Isaiah 9:2-7
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
That first Christmas for Mary fell way short of expectations - it was painful, stressful, lonely and scary. Yet Mary had hope, for this was no ordinary child.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In most nativity depictions there is a central character who is absent. As the Christmas story is revealed from Revelation 12:1-12 this character is not only exposed, but the wonderful power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is brought to the forefront.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 1-2
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Angels serve God's people. Their very name means "messenger." We find them at critical points in the history of the Bible, brilliantly bursting onto the scene to tell God's beloved children what in the world God is about to do. Their presence reminds us that God longs for us to know Him, and He proves it by revealing His glorious plan to His people.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
False advertising at its best is funny, but at its worst is fatal. And the hands-down worst case of false advertising in all of human history is sin. Sin promises fun and satisfaction, but delivers just the opposite. It leads us down a path of addiction, shame, and death. Fortunately, we have a choice. We can obey our new Master, the Lord God, and enjoy His power, His peace, and His freedom.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Bob Dylan used to sing, "You're gonna have to serve somebody...it may be the devil or it may be the Lord but you're gonna have to serve somebody." Mr. Dylan may not have understood the full implications of what he was singing, but he spoke truth nevertheless. We all serve somebody - ourselves, sin and death, or God, obedience and righteousness. As Christians, we have been freed from serving the destructive master, sin - it is no longer necessary or appropriate for us to sin since we now belong to God. And when we offer ourselves up to God, we discover that He is a good, life-giving Master.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 6:1-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's grace is without limit: where sin abounds, grace super-abounds! But if that's true, then why not let sin reign in our lives so that we can get more of God's grace? After all, sin's easy and pleasurable, at least for a while. So why not let sin reign? Because of Jesus... because the infinite, perfect, innocent Son of God died and rose again for this explicit purpose: to emancipate us once-and-for-all from slavery to sin. Because we've been united to His death and resurrection, we need never serve sin again. Let us know it, believe it, and live it!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's grace is without limit: where sin abounds, grace super-abounds! But if that's true, then why not let sin reign in our lives so that we can get more of God's grace? After all, sin's easy and pleasurable, at least for a while. So why not let sin reign? Because of Jesus... because the infinite, perfect, innocent Son of God died and rose again for this explicit purpose: to emancipate us once-and-for-all from slavery to sin. Because we've been united to His death and resurrection, we need never serve sin again. Let us know it, believe it, and live it!
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Speaker: Matt Morton, Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
iLeader Workshop Session 2: Matt Morton & Blake Jennings answer your toughest Bible and theology questions. Some of the topics covered: creation, homosexuality, tolerance, evil, natural disasters, fairness. (1 hour 15 mins)
Speaker: Matt Morton, Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
iLeader Workshop Session 1: Brian Fisher, Matt Morton & Blake Jennings answer your toughest Bible and theology questions. Some of the topics covered: election, predestination, sovereignty, choice, irresistible grace, Reform theology, evidence of faith, proof of salvation, Calvinism v. Arminianism, Spiritual gifts, tongues and interpretation of tongues. (1 hour 9 mins)
Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 100
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God desires for His people to choose to respond to Him with humility, dependence and gratitude.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Rejoice always! It is a command, and therefore, we must conclude that it can and should be obeyed. But what does it mean, and how can it be obeyed when so many of our circumstances are difficult and overwhelming? To rejoice is a choice, not a feeling; it is an attitude or perspective gained by looking to the future, while not ignoring the present. It is an orientation toward life that can be experienced only by praying...and praying...and praying...without ever ceasing, and by cultivating a heart that continuously gives thanks in everything.
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Speaker: Bob and Ann Livesay
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Join marriage and family conference speakers Dr. Bob and Ann Livesay as they share some of their hilarious, heart warming and heart breaking parenting experiences. A presentation for parents of young children and teens or anyone expecting to be future parents.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
At this very moment every person on this planet is represented before God by one of two men - Adam or Jesus Christ. Adam's one sin in the Garden brought death, both physical and spiritual, to himself and to all of humanity. Because he sinned, we die. That may not seem fair, but because we were represented by one man, Adam, in death, we can also be represented by one man, Jesus, in life. And the one great hope for all of humanity is that the gracious act of Jesus completely overcomes the deadly act of Adam...and this gift is available to all who believe.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
At this very moment, each member of humanity is represented before God by one of two men - Adam or Jesus Christ. Adam's one sin in the Garden brought death to himself and to all of humanity. No one can escape the verdict of condemnation because we are related to him. It may not seem fair, but because we were represented by one man, Adam, in death, we can also be represented by one man, Jesus, in life. And the one great hope for all of humanity is that the gracious act of Jesus completely overcomes the deadly act of Adam...and this gift is available to all who believe.
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Speaker: Fouad Masri
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Islam brings thoughts of fear and hatred to the church. Christians often feel intimidated around Muslims, yet we are called to love our Muslim neighbor, show compassion and share with him the hope of the Gospel.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Through faith in the faithful sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, God has declared us to be righteous in His sight...we are justified. But what impact, if any, does that have on our daily lives? Does justification have any practical bearing on our lives as students, mothers, fathers, teachers, business owners? It absolutely does! Justification brings the practical blessings of peace in the present and hope in the future; peace and hope that are settled, secure, and unconquerable.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Having believed in the faithful work of Jesus Christ on the cross, God has declared us to be in right relationship with him...we are justified. But just how good is that legal declaration? Has it changed anything practically in our lives? Has it changed anything in our relationship with God? In Romans 5 the Apostle Paul exultantly proclaims the blessings of our justification - permanent peace with God and enduring hope, both for the future and in the pressures of our present sufferings.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In no uncertain terms Paul tells us that we are justified by God through faith alone, apart from any works. That's easy to understand, but so hard to accept! So we are tempted to add our own works back into the equation to earn, keep, or prove our righteous standing before God. Yet in so doing, we dishonor God, divide His family, and destroy our basis for hope and peace in life.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In no uncertain terms Paul tells us that we are justified by God through faith alone, apart from any works. That's easy to understand, but so hard to accept! So we are tempted to add our own works back into the equation to earn, keep, or prove our righteous standing before God. Yet in so doing, we dishonor God, divide His family, and destroy our basis for hope and peace in life.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Faith is one of the most common words in our Christian vocabulary. But what does it actually mean? We better know how to answer that question because, as Paul tells us in this passage, faith is the one and only expectation placed upon us to be declared "in right standing" with God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Sometimes the simplest of words can become confusing. "Faith" is one such biblical term. However, it is in our best interest to figure out exactly what this word means, because Paul tells us that it is the one expectation placed upon us to be declared "in right standing" with God.
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Speaker: Mark Yarbrough
Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is bigger than anything that represents his presence. Don't trust in the "things that symbolize God" ... Trust God. God wants a life change that stems from a heart change. Present God a Broken and Humble Heart.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is righteous and we are not. That is the fundamental, unavoidable, inescapable problem humanity faces. But God, in grace, has provided a solution: His Son. Jesus lived the faithful life we did not and died a propitiatory death, satisfying the wrath of God that we deserve. His faithfulness in life and death brings us both redemption and justification. Because of Jesus, God can be both just and justifier of all who believe!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is righteous, but we are not. As a result, each and every person is born under a sentence of condemnation for his or her sin. But God, in His immeasurable grace, refused to abandon us to our inevitable doom. Instead He intervened with a solution: His Son. Jesus lived the faithful life that no person has ever lived, and He obediently died upon on the cross to satisfy God's wrath against each and every sinner. Because of Jesus, God can be both righteous, and the one who declares as righteous every person who believes.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Romans 2:17-3:20
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Rather than being the solution to the world's problems, God's chosen people, the Jews, are in need of rescue themselves. Immoral people, self-righteous people, and even Abraham's descendants are all under condemnation. All people, regardless of their relative sinfulness or morality, regardless of their race or background, are in desperate need of God's gospel.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 2:17-3:20
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Rather than being the solution to the world's problems, God's chosen people, the Jews, are in need of rescue themselves. Immoral people, self-righteous people, and even Abraham's descendants are all under condemnation. All people, regardless of their relative sinfulness or morality, regardless of their race or background, are in desperate need of God's gospel.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God does not grade on the curve. Not even the most moral person is good enough to meet His perfect standard of righteousness. Only the grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ can provide the righteousness that we need.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God does not grade on the curve. Not even the most moral person is good enough to meet His perfect standard of righteousness. Only the grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ can provide the righteousness that we need.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:26-27
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How does God's Word answer the key questions concerning homosexuality, including: Where does same-sex attraction come from - nature, nurture, or choice? Is homosexuality a sin; and if so, is it worse than other sins? Can homosexual behavior and orientation be changed? Why must we take a public stand on this issue? What should you do if you struggle or if someone you love struggles with homosexuality? Parent warning: this sermon covers adult topics that may not be appropriate for children under 10 years of age.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:26-27
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How does God's Word answer the key questions concerning homosexuality, including: Where does same-sex attraction come from - nature, nurture, or choice? Is homosexuality a sin; and if so, is it worse than other sins? Can homosexual behavior and orientation be changed? Why must we take a public stand on this issue? What should you do if you struggle or if someone you love struggles with homosexuality? Parent warning: this sermon covers adult topics that may not be appropriate for children under 10 years of age.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:18-32
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is right - in all that He is and all that He does. Unfortunately, we are not. Out of a deep and abiding love for sin, humanity has willingly rejected God. As a result, we all deserve God's righteous wrath - His righteous anger against sin put into action against sinners. Humanity is not okay; we are not getting by; we are not getting better. Our only hope is to turn to God in faith and find deliverance through Christ from the downward spiral of sin and wrath.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:18-32
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is right - in all that He is and all that He does. God's "right-ness" is revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the fulfillment of His covenant promises through Abraham to the entire world. But God is also right in His condemnation of mankind's utter, degenerative sinfulness. It is this active rejection of God and His self-revelation that makes the work of Christ so absolutely necessary for all of mankind.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:8-15
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When you meet someone new, how do you introduce yourself? "Hello, my name is _ _, and I'm a..." What? How a person completes that sentence tells us a lot about them. For Paul, that introduction included two titles: slave of Messiah Jesus and Apostle by God's call. Those two titles summarized his sense of identity and his priorities in life. He is, first and foremost, a slave: a dreadful word that becomes a badge of honor for all those who belong to Jesus, including us. And he's called to be an Apostle: a messenger of God's grace. And though we aren't called to be "Apostles with a capital A" like Paul, we do share His mission and his obligation to proclaim God's grace to the world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:8-15
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You may never see a burning bush or a blinding light. You may never hear a voice from heaven, but if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have been called - called to salvation, called to a life of holiness, called to share the ultimate good news of forgiveness of sins and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. This calling is a debt; it is an obligation; it is a duty; and it is also life's greatest privilege.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What's so great about Jesus? Does He deserve our devotion? To answer that question, we must wrestle with the four Old Testament titles that Paul attributes to Jesus in the theology-packed greeting of Romans. Jesus is our Christ, our promised Messiah. He is descendent of David and, therefore, the once and future king of all the world. He is the Son-of-God-in-Power, crowned with glory and might, terrifying to behold. And He is Lord of all of creation, and Lord of every square inch of our lives.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What's so great about Jesus? Does He deserve our devotion? To answer that question, we must wrestle with the four Old Testament titles that Paul attributes to Jesus in the theology-packed greeting of Romans. Jesus is our Christ, our promised Messiah. He is descendent of David and, therefore, the once and future king of all the world. He is the Son-of-God-in-Power, crowned with glory and might, terrifying to behold. And He is Lord of all of creation, and Lord of every square inch of our lives.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What excites you? What are you a fanatic about? For Paul, nothing so captivated his mind as the gospel, the good news that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. That simple good news, the heartbeat of the book of Romans, unleashes God's infinite power to save, and it does so for anyone and everyone who simply believes. The gospel is God's definitive declaration that, true to His promises, He will make all things right not just for us, but for all of creation.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because God IS righteous, He always DOES what is right. He has revealed His righteousness through the gospel - God's definitive declaration that He will make all things right. He will rescue mankind and restore all of creation through the faithful sacrifice of His Son and the transformative power of His Spirit. That mission of rescue and restoration has already begun in and through all who embrace this good news through faith.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Welcome to Orange, our strategy to partner the family and the church in the discipleship of the children of Grace Bible Church. Whether you're a parent or not, you have a vital part to play in this exciting ministry.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Welcome to Orange, our strategy to partner the family and the church in the discipleship of the children of Grace Bible Church. Whether you're a parent or not, you have a vital part to play in this exciting ministry.
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Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Ephesians 1-4
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
A study of the definition and purpose of the Church.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The ultimate purpose of our lives is to be with God and to become like God. The great hope laid before us in God's word is that one day we will be completely restored to the image of God and to intimacy with God...and that even now we can begin to enjoy this wonderful gift.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has given believers three primary sources of power and strength for our transformation into the image of Christ and for the completion of our mission to the world: the word of God, the Spirit of God and the people of God, the church.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To grow into the "oaks of righteousness" (Is. 61:3) that God desires for each believer, we must sink our roots down deeply into the fertile soil of God's Word.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Romans 8:11-13
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all want to be successful in every arena of life. Often when it comes to the Christian life we struggle with how to walk and live. Many of us may feel like failures not victors. Join us as we discover our primary help and guide the Person of the Holy Spirit and discuss how to make His work more powerful in our lives.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Romans 7:7-25
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You don't have to live the Christian life very long before you realize that real change, obedience, being who God wants you to be is extremely difficult when we try to do it on our own. However, the Apostle Paul reveals why it is so tough to obey and gives us insight on how then we shall live.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Going through the Essentials, we've learned that our good works play no role in gaining our salvation, keeping our salvation, or proving our salvation. So why should we put forth the effort that obedience to God requires? Sin is so easy; so natural. Why fight it? God's Word gives us the answer; multiple answers, in fact; multiple reasons why obedience is infinitely better than sin.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Today in Christianity our focus is often on Jesus Christ and, to a little lesser degree, on the Holy Spirit. However, we rarely focus on God the Father, which is why the Father is often referred to as the "forgotten" member of the Trinity. This lack of focus has significant implications on how we understand, worship and relate to God and even impacts the way we understand earthly fatherhood.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Prayer is unnatural, even for the most spiritual people but we must learn to pray. It is critical for our spiritual maturity and we can only grow in prayer through practice.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized truths in the entire Christian faith. This message will focus on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, answering the question, Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Holy Spirit do?
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Those who know Jesus never need to fear losing their salvation. God has given it freely and will never take it away.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Romans 1:15-16
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The "good news" (gospel) of biblical Christianity is unique, powerful, and available to all who will trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Christians who aspire to know it well and communicate it clearly can, with the apostle Paul, be eager and unashamed to proclaim it.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus once asked His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" This was, and is, the most important question in all of history. Upon each person's answer depends his or her eternal destiny.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How would you describe the God of the Bible in one sentence? What is He like? What sets Him apart from the gods of other religions? In the Bible, the one true God reveals Himself to be Trinity: One God eternally existing as three Persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, who are each infinitely great and infinitely good. The more we come to know this God, the more we will be filled with love and awe for Him.
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Speaker: Bob and Ann Livesay
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Join Dr. Bob and Ann Livesay as they discuss developing and maintaining emotional intimacy in marriage. This will be a fun evening for couples of all ages (dating, engaged or married), including college students who want to lay a strong foundation for their future marriage.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As we look to the future, we must first gratefully acknowledge God's faithfulness throughout our history. He has constantly guided our steps and supplied our needs, and we completely trust Him to do the same in the future. We are convinced that God has called us to "excel still more," to continue to grow in the likeness of Christ, even as we look for opportunities to extend His grace to our community and throughout the world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we look to the future, we must first gratefully acknowledge God's faithfulness throughout our history. He has constantly guided our steps and supplied our needs, and we completely trust Him to do the same in the future. We are convinced that God has called us to "excel still more," to continue to grow in the likeness of Christ, even as we look for opportunities to extend His grace to our community and throughout the world.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus' superiority as priest can be seen as He resides in the heavenly sanctuary and as His promises include not just forgiveness from sin but enablement to be able to obey Him.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is no path to Christ-likeness that bypasses suffering and trial. Everybody who wants to be godly in Christ Jesus will experience persecution, trials, and pain. However, trials are an opportunity to receive the discipline of God and be transformed into the image of our Savior.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1, 3
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Mothers have the opportunity to leave an enduring legacy in the lives of their children. Their special role serves as a model for what each of us can do in the lives of others - invest our time, our love and God's truth so that others can come to know Jesus Christ and grow in Him.
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Speaker: Julie Raymond
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story. Breakout session #2.
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Speaker: Renee' Meyer and Erin Cole
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story. Breakout session #1. Practical tips for seeing and sharing God in your story.
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Speaker: Erin Cole
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story.
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Speaker: Renee' Davis Meyer
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1, 3
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Mothers have the opportunity to leave an enduring legacy in the lives of their children. Their special role serves as a model for what each of us can do in the lives of others - invest our time, our love and God's truth so that others can come to know Jesus Christ and grow in Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Humans have always had an insatiable desire to know the future. Fortunately, God hasn't left us in the dark about what awaits our world. Moving from Isaiah all the way to Revelation, we'll discover the glorious plans God has in store for the world as a whole, for His church, and for each of us individually.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Humans have always had an insatiable desire to know the future. Fortunately, God hasn't left us in the dark about what awaits our world. Moving from Isaiah all the way to Revelation, we'll discover the glorious plans God has in store for the world as a whole, for His church, and for each of us individually.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 55
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life has convincingly taught most of us that "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch." Yet that's precisely what God offers: the greatest "free lunch" in all of human history, the gift of extravagant, completely satisfying, eternal life. He offers it for free to all who will come. But while it's free for us to receive, it was immeasurably costly for God to give - it cost the life of His own Son. Why would anyone say "no" to such a gift?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The greatest gift in the entire universe is free - free to the recipients, although costly for the Giver. God has offered us extravagant, abundant life that lasts forever, and the entire cost for this gift was borne by His Son. Why would anyone say "no" to such an offer?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When God's Son came to earth, almost no one recognized His greatness. Instead, He was dismissed, despised, forsaken and rejected by those He came to save. But that was not the end of God's story. He experienced suffering at the hands of men according to the intentional will of God - so that He could stand as our substitute, bearing the consequences of our sin, so that we could be healed and restored to God. One day God will fully reward His suffering, and this surprising story will reach a triumphant fulfillment. Do you recognize His greatness? Do you live in grateful awe?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When God's Son came to earth, almost no one recognized His greatness. Instead, He was dismissed, despised, forsaken and rejected by those He came to save. But that was not the end of God's story. He experienced suffering at the hands of men according to the intentional will of God - so that He could stand as our substitute, bearing the consequences of our sin, so that we could be healed and restored to God. One day God will fully reward His suffering, and this surprising story will reach a triumphant fulfillment. Do you recognize His greatness? Do you live in grateful awe?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 42; 49
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Ever feel like something's just not quite right with this world? Tsunamis, wars, slavery, drought, poverty, recession... how will it ever be fixed? God has an answer; the only answer. He will send His Chosen Servant to make all things right, so that all the earth may praise Him.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-13; 49:1-13
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The world is broken. Evidence abounds - broken marriages, broken economies, broken bodies, broken countries, broken environments. How will it ever be fixed? God has an answer; God has the only answer. He will send His Chosen Servant to set all things right, so that all the earth may praise Him.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Are you pursuing the things that matter most? Are you living for a purpose?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
'Christianity is a crutch for the weak and helpless.' How many of us have heard that charge? How do we respond to it? We'll find our answer by studying the biblical concept of redemption. Throughout the Bible, God is called our Redeemer. But what does that mean and why does it matter? What does Christianity, and redemption in particular have to offer to those who don't feel weak and helpless?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 58
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is the mark of genuine, true religion? In God's judgment, it has little to do with our religious practices or traditions and everything to do with our love for God (expressed in our love for Sabbath - for rest in Him) and for our neighbors in need (our care for vulnerable - the widow, the orphan, the hungry, the poor).
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-23
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Idolatry is pervasive - ancient times, modern times, all times. It is THE great sin: giving our trust and devotion to the things of this world rather than to God alone. We might not fall down before a block of wood, but we do worship before the altars of wealth, beauty, fame, education, career, ministry, even family... all good things. In fact, good things make the best idols! So what is the remedy for this devastating ill? Not to love good things less, but to love the Best Thing more!
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Isaiah 54
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's loyal, kind and compassionate care for us is a great blessing.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-23
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Idolatry is pervasive - ancient times, modern times, all times. It is THE great sin - exchanging the truth of God's exclusive right to be worshipped, for the worship of any and every created thing. We might not fall down before a block of wood, but we do worship before the altars job, family, health, beauty, education, ministry, etc. All good things. In fact, good things make the best idols! So what is the remedy for this devastating ill? Not to love good things less, but to love God so much more.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 44-45
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life is full of disappointments. Yet we can still have perfect peace and joy when we realize that our God rules all of human history (including our own history) with comprehensive foreknowledge and absolute sovereignty. Through events both miraculous and mundane, through people both godly (Isaiah, Jesus) and ungodly (Assyria, Cyrus), He is accomplishing His good and gracious goal of making His glory known throughout all the earth.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 44:23-45:13
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our God rules with comprehensive foreknowledge and absolute sovereignty over all nations and all of human history. Through events both miraculous and mundane, through people both godly (e.g. Isaiah, Hezekiah, Jesus) and ungodly (e.g. Ahaz, Assyria, Cyrus, Judas), God is accomplishing His goal of making His glory known throughout the earth.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 40
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All sin leads to regret. And that regret leads us to wonder, "Can God fix what we've broken through our sin?" "Even if He's able to fix it, is He willing?" In Isaiah 40, God's answer resounds unequivocally, YES! In His unchangeable grace and limitless power, He is both willing and able to rescue and restore His people even after their sin.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 40
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When living with the consequences of our sin, we, God's people, begin to wonder if He is willing and/or able to restore us. God's answer resounds unequivocally, YES! He has both the desire and the power to restore us both to fellowship and to usefulness through His infinite power and faithfulness.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 36-39
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All of life boils down to the question of trust. Will we trust God in times of fear, in times of affliction, and even in times of affluence and affirmation? Or will we turn elsewhere for help? Everyday will test our trust in Him. And if we will respond by trusting God, then He will deliver, strengthen, bless, and comfort for there is no problem, no challenge, no crisis too big for Him... if only we will trust.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 36-39
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We, God's servants, will be tested. When, not if, this happens, where will we turn? Where will we turn in times of fear, in times of affliction, or in times of affluence and praise from the world? Will we trust in Him and in Him alone? Consistent, lifelong trust in all circumstances is the most vital attribute God intends to produce in His servants.
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Speaker: Jeff Paine
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16; 10:19-25
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 04
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Sunday morning session.
Speaker: Jeff Paine
Scripture: Various
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 03
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Saturday night session.
Speaker: Jeff Paine
Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:5; 9:1-13
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 02
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Saturday morning session.
Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 32
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 01
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Friday night session.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 30
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God loves us too much to ignore our sin. So in grace He intervenes in our lives, beginning with conviction and warning. If we stubbornly continue in sin, He then brings increasingly painful discipline into our lives. Yet His goal is always our repentance and restoration.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 30
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves us too much to ignore our sin. God loves us too much to allow us to think that we can find protection, deliverance or satisfaction in life apart from Him. In His grace He steps into our lives bringing conviction, warning and then discipline, in order to restore us to fellowship and blessing. God intervenes because He loves and longs for His people.
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Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the context of hostile intent from the surrounding nations, Isaiah appeals to King Ahaz and all of Judah to depend upon God rather than human alliances. A part of Isaiah's appeal is a promise that God will re-gather and redeem His people. In response to this miraculous happening, Isaiah proclaims that they will burst forth in heart-felt worship. This serves as a great model for our worship as well.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Isaiah 12
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Isaiah is a challenging book to understand. In the middle of prophecies of destruction, Isaiah asks us to give thanks. But we will see that God is pulling back the curtain to show us the trajectory of time. When we see what God is doing in the world, we can respond by coming to him for our satisfaction, and spreading His message. If we experience the greatness of our God, it's easy to express it to the world. Join us as we explore Isaiah 12 together.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 7-11
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Does God help those who help themselves? From the examples of King Ahaz and the nation of Israel we learn that God does, indeed, long to help us in the midst of our trials. Yet His help is always conditioned upon our faith. Will we trust Him and Him alone to deliver us from the trials and pressures of life?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 7-9
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
'Immanuel' means that God is always with His people, either for deliverance or for discipline. When God's people, in the midst of crisis, trial or temptation, turn completely to Him, we discover that our God, and our God alone, will save us. In fact, there is safety and salvation in no other. The question constantly before us is to whom will we turn when the pressures of life assail us?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 1-5,13
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why do we sin? We sin because, just like Isaiah's audience, we believe our sins are really not that big of a deal. Our sins are small compared to other people - nothing to get too worried about. That mistaken opinion would lead to devastating consequences for the nation of Judah, just as it will for us. Even for believers, every sin is always a really, really big deal in the eyes of God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 1-5
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When God's people are able to get a fresh vision of Him, they will hate sin as He does and long for His righteousness. No longer will we take sin, and God, lightly. He alone will be the Sovereign ruler and joy of our lives.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 6
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Have you ever wished that for even a moment you could actually see God? Isaiah was given that privilege, but rather than bringing comfort or security, it brought shear terror. The One and Only God possesses unlimited power, infinite glory, and absolute holiness - to stand before Him is certain doom. Yet in grace, this infinite God lovingly delivers Isaiah from sin and richly blesses him with significance and purpose. After that encounter, Isaiah's life would never be the same, nor will ours.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The experience of the prophet Isaiah stands as a timeless paradigm for all who would serve the one true King. The overpowering holiness of God compels us to see everything in His light. His glory convicts us, cleanses us and calls us to unreserved service of the high and exalted King of all creation.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
This private miracle, focused on Peter, was designed to seal his call to apostolic ministry and teach him that Christ is his real source in all matters, primarily his competency, his identity, and his calling.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Scripture reminds us that our time is a precious gift from God and is intended to be used for His purposes. As we enter a New Year, let's evaluate how we use our time and strive to use it as God desires.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 27
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The beginning of a new year is a great time to evaluate our priorities and possibly make adjustments so that our priorities reflect putting God first in our lives. King David makes this very clear in Psalm 27:4, "One thing I have asked from the LORD that I shall seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to meditate in His tabernacle." In other words, our number one priority in life should be to "Know God and to Make God Known."
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The gift of eternal life outshines every other gift because it meets our most desperate needs, it satisfies us forever and came to us at infinite cost.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God will get His glory. As Christians, will we give it to Him passively or will we give it to Him aggressively?
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The birth of Christ reminds us of Three Truths that are often overlooked in the celebration of the Christmas story. 1-The Faithfulness of God. 2-The Dual nature of Jesus Christ. 3-The Provision of a final sacrificial lamb.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
According to the story of Scripture, Christmas is more like D-Day than a holiday! It commemorates the day in which the kingdom of God invaded the kingdom of Satan to begin the liberation of the human race. And that battle continues today, all around us. Like a voracious lion, Satan hunts us unceasingly. Our only hope for survival is to humble ourselves before Almighty God, worshipping Him and depending upon Him for deliverance.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Satan lives to destroy your life. That's the bad news. The good news is that he can be defeated through humble dependence on God and active resistance to his schemes.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Like any organization, a church stands or falls based on the quality of its leaders. So Peter challenges our leaders, the elders, to faithfully shepherd the flock. But who are these men to whom God has given such great responsibility? What does God expect of them, and what does he expect of us, as their followers?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Every church, indeed, every organization and every family, needs good leadership... particularly in times of crisis. Peter writes to churches in crisis - churches suffering persecution. Therefore, before concluding his letter, Peter exhorts the leaders, the elders of these churches, to faithfully fulfill their roles as shepherds of God's people.
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Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Careful obedience to God's law may serve as a strategy for rebelling against God.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 111
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The psalmist vows to give wholehearted thanks to the Lord for His great and marvelous works. The psalmist then concludes that wisdom comes from following the Lord.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To the degree that we identify with Jesus Christ in this life, we will suffer as He did. However, to the degree that we share in His sufferings, we will also be rewarded in the next life. Peter helps us to see the good that God can bring in the midst of our suffering.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To the degree that we identify with Jesus Christ in this life, we will suffer. However, to the degree that we identify with Jesus Christ and share in His sufferings, we will also be rewarded... and God's promises are true.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God will examine each of our lives. We don't know when that test will be, but, by God's grace, we can know exactly what will be on it! Through Peter, God gives us a "study guide" to prepare us for that day of testing at the Judgment Seat of Christ. If we practice the commands of this passage, we'll be ready to pass His test and enter into His reward!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God will examine each of our lives. We don't know when, but we can know what He is looking for. Peter gives us a brief outline of what matters to God so that we can be prepared for that day.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings, Jim Beerley
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Find out what God is doing through our missionaries in Europe (Spain and Monaco) and how you can be involved in the eternally significant task of world missions. God has called each of us to surrender our lives to Jesus and reach this world for Him by shining as lights of hope and by being models of compassion and respect.
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Speaker: Pat Coyle, Gabriele Guidi
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Find out what God is doing through our missionaries in Europe (Greece and Italy) and how you can be involved in the eternally significant task of world missions. God has called each of us to surrender our lives to Jesus and reach this world for Him by shining as lights of hope and by being models of compassion and respect.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus claimed that 'no one comes to the Father but through Me.' That claim is incredibly offensive to the postmodern society in which we live; a society where truth is relative and experience is king. So how do we engage this postmodern world with the exclusive claims of the gospel? How do we help them see that 'there is salvation in no one else' but Jesus?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Postmodern world mirrors the world of Peter's day. Pluralism and the suspicion of Christianity dominated in the first century as it does today. As a result, Peter's exhortation to persecuted, slandered believers remains relevant and timely - Be prepared to give a reason for your hope.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As followers of Christ living in a fallen world, we should expect to experience persecution, not praise, for our faith. Yet, contrary to appearances, this persecution for our faith is actually a great blessing in disguise for it proves that just as we share in the sufferings of Christ at the moment, so we will share in the victory of Christ in the future.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus Christ has overcome. He has proven His victory over sin, death, Satan and the world. Although we may suffer in this world as we live righteously, because we are in Him, our victory is secure.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God desires for us to experience the Good Life in our marriages, but that's only possible if we follow His design for marriage. Wives are called to submit to their husbands primarily by demonstrating respect for them in word and in deed, in private and in public. Husbands are called to care for and honor their wives, knowing that God takes it personally if they mistreat their wives!
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Marriage is a wonderful opportunity for us to grow in Christ-likeness as we sacrifice our own rights for the sake of another, and ultimately for the glory of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do we prove the truth of our beliefs to a skeptical world? Through a lifestyle of "excellent conduct," and particularly through obedient and honorable submission to those in authority over us (including our government and our employer), we show the world the power and beauty of the gospel.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are citizens of heaven. However, as long as we remain on the earth, we are called to proclaim Christ... and not just with our words but also through living exemplary lives according to the pattern of Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Good life can be seen in our purposeful and sacrificial pursuit of God in worship, a pursuit that involves far more than singing worship songs. Worship involves service in the entirety of our lives and even involves our physical posture. Such a pursuit in worship inevitably leads to the proclamation of God's goodness not only to Him but to all those around as we invite others to worship as we witness to them.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We continue to grow up into our full experience of salvation (2:2) through corporate worship and witness to the world.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Good Life is a life of love - not the romantic or sexual love our world is so fixated on, but brotherly love for our fellow believers that expresses itself through sacrifice. That's how God loves, unconditionally and sincerely. And Peter tells us both why and how to love one another in this way.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The power to transform our identities (1:13-21) and our relationships to one another (1:22) has come through the written (1:23-2:3) and living word of God (2:4-10). Through knowledge of the word we are regenerated (permanently transformed) because it is an imperishable truth; through knowledge of the word we are empowered to love just as God has loved us.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Good Life requires both Hope and Holiness. We can't live the good life unless we, first, fix all of our hope, all of our anticipation, upon the grace we will receive when we see Jesus face-to-face. And then, second, we must pursue holiness in every area of life. That means avoiding sin and pursuing obedience to God in every action, every word, and every thought; an incredibly difficult thing to do!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our lives have been rescued from futility through the immeasurably valuable blood of Jesus Christ. On this basis, God invites us to the best life possible - a life of hope (1:13), holiness (1:14-21), love (1:22-2:3), worship (2:4-8), witness (2:9-10), and submission (2:11-3:12).
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Joy in the midst of suffering sounds absurd. Yet it is not only possible for believers, it's entirely reasonable because as we choose to rejoice in the midst of our suffering God delivers us from sin and refines our faith. Furthermore, if we joyfully share in the sufferings of Christ in this life, then we'll joyfully share in His glorious reward in the next life. And finally, as painful as our trials may be, still we are among the most privileged beings ever to walk the face of this earth because of what Christ has done for us. So choose joy in the midst of trials.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Joy in the midst of suffering sounds crazy. However, Peter demonstrates that such a perspective is not only possible, but absolutely necessary and only available for the Christian.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings & Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
iLeader Workshop Session 2. Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings & Matt Morton answer your toughest Bible, theology and ministry questions. Some of the topics covered: homosexuality, gay rights, eternal security, election, sovereignty of God and human responsibility, limited vs unlimited atonement, slavery and creationism.
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Thank God for the Good Life! We don't need to seek it in the things of this world; it already belongs to us. God secured the good life for us in the past. He's sustaining us in the good life in the present. And He'll satisfy us completely in good life in the future. What a wonderful God we serve!
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Speaker: Mark Bailey
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has caused us to be born again to a living hope; a hope that rests not in my performance but in God's person and power. Thank God for our eternal inheritance and divine protection.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings & Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Workshop Session 1: How do we actually grow in spiritual maturity (the process we call sanctification)? How does this process of growth as outlined in the Bible relate to the behavioral challenges people face in the modern world, especially addiction and homosexuality? Are modern behavioral treatment methods such as psychiatric therapy and mood-altering drugs compatible with the biblical model of sanctification? This session overviews various models of sanctification, presents and defends our model, and then applies this model to contemporary issues and controversies.
Speaker: Mark Bailey
Scripture: Genesis 37-50
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. Mark L. Bailey, President, Dallas Theological Seminary
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What is "the good life?" We all want it, but how do we get it? In the book of 1 Peter, the Author of life tells us, quite simply, that the good life is the imitation of Jesus Christ. No one has ever lived a better life than He did; so the closer we follow Him, the more we experience the good life. And that life begins with the election of God, Peter's focus in the theologically packed introduction to this book.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is the "good life"? Everyone has some idea of what it is, and everyone is looking for it. But if we ask the Author of life, He will tell us, quite simply, that the good life is the imitation of Christ. No one has ever lived better than Jesus. No one has experienced more joy and peace and fulfillment, even alongside of rejection and suffering, than Jesus Christ. Imitate Him, and you will find the best that life has to offer.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Habakkuk
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life is difficult and often painful. In the midst of that pain, you can either rely upon yourself to make it through, trusting in your money, strength, connections, intellect, or entertainment to make life work, or you can rely upon God in faith, trusting that He will get you through the pain. One option works and brings God's blessing into your life. The other doesn't, and brings you only His judgment.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 6-8
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 10137A1
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All of life is infused with spiritual realities - our jobs, families, friendships, major decisions and even the daily annoyances. Too often we lose sight of this fundamental truth and find ourselves just going through the motions. Joshua's leadership of Israel in conquering the Promised Land reminds us of the critical principles involved in working out spiritual realities in our daily journey.
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Speaker: Chris Pletcher
Scripture: Genesis 37, 39
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
At age 17, Joseph had an encounter with God that gave him a huge vision for the purpose of his life. He believed that God had something marvelous for him to do. But adversity and temptation challenged his faith and threatened his destiny. How would Joseph respond, and what can we learn from this faithful and unlikely hero?
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
King David was an amazing leader who began with humble roots as the youngest child of a family of shepherds. As a teenager God used him to slay a giant, eventually he was anointed as King of Israel (reigned for 40 years) and he authored 73 of the Psalms. He was a powerful warrior, a passionate worshiper, and a gifted writer. Unfortunately, David also had a moral failure with a married woman named Bathsheba. David confesses his sin and experiences God's forgiveness (Psalm 32, 51) but experiences several painful consequences in his family as the result of his sin.
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Speaker: Eddie Coulson
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Be strong and courageous in your walk with God and follow what you already know about God's intent for your life.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Ruth 2
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Ruth 2 shows us that grace results from God's sovereign handiwork, should be received in humility and faith, and transforms people to become generous beyond God's required minimum!
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Esther 1-4
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all go through times in life when we are uncertain of what God is doing. In Esther we see a woman with a tragic past and uncertain future, but we can be confident in who God is and what He is doing. Join us as we gain insight from the life of Esther and her courageous stand for her people.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Jeremiah
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the midst of the greatest test of his life, Jeremiah focused on these key attributes of God: 1. Lovingkindness = loyalty to a covenant, 2. Compassion = tender care, 3. Faithfulness = strong reliability.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Jonah 4
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Sadly, there is no happy ending to the book of Jonah. Having lead what is perhaps the greatest revival in all of history, Jonah descends into anger, bitterness, and misery. So God takes his prophet to task - He exposes the error of Jonah's way. He reveals the stunning extent of Jonah's hypocrisy, foolishness, and selfishness. But before we rush to judge Jonah, we must recognize that we are really not so different from him.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 73
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Telling of his doubts which nearly overwhelmed him when he compared the life of the worldly with himself, the psalmist confesses the sinfulness of his thoughts and explains that a contrast of destinies enabled him to overcome his doubt.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Jonah 3
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The book of Jonah is really not about Jonah, nor is it about the Ninevites. It's primarily about God, about His character, and especially about His limitless grace. That grace is on full display in the third chapter as God, in grace, restores His repentant prophet and uses him to bring grace to a people of unparalleled violence. And if God's grace can lift up a man as stubborn as Jonah and reach a people as wicked as Nineveh, then it can reach and transform every one of us!
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 51
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
It is NEVER too late to seek forgiveness and experience the restoration of our fellowship with God!
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Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: The Book of John
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
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Speaker: Greg Sapaugh
Scripture: Daniel
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
From the life of Daniel, we learn three keys for living a Godly life and persevering through trials.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Jonah 2
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God places His servants in distressing situations in order to draw them back into His will. Such discipline seems unpleasant in the moment, but ultimately it is a great gift from our heavenly Father, driving us to repentance, obedience and blessing.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 30
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
From his experience of deliverance from chastening for sin, David praises the Lord whose anger is just for a moment but His favor is for a lifetime.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 19
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The heavens, under the dominating influence of the sun, declare the splendor of God's handiwork. The psalmist extends this observation to the dominating and enlightening influence of the law of the Lord and then prays for cleansing so that he may be acceptable before YHWH.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Have you ever been told to do an unpleasant task? Our immediate response is often to find a way to avoid the responsibility...even when the assignment has come from God. That's a bad idea. God loves us too much to leave us alone, running from His will.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 6
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All worshippers of the Lord are invited to express their innermost thoughts and feelings to Him. Worshippers are reminded that the Lord is their counselor, their healer, their standard, their protector.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Exodus
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Moses is regular person, with real struggles and limitations, just like the rest of us. He struggled with many things such as wondering how God could use him, being fearful that he could not speak well enough, and allowing his temper to get him into trouble. Yet, Moses was obedient to God and continued to pursue a deeper relationship with Him. Moses wanted to know God more and more, and he gave us a great example with his request to God, "Show me Your glory!" (Ex. 33:18) God wants to reveal Himself to us and He is the "rewarder of those who seek Him." (Heb. 11:6)
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Numbers 11:10-23
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Moses is one of our heroes from the Old Testament. God used him in incredible ways to carry out his plan and purpose. However, one thing we also see about Moses is, he was an ordinary man, like you and me. He was discouraged on many occasions. We examine one such instance and learn the reasons for his discouragement and doubt. Along with the reasons, we conclude with four lessons to help us overcome discouragement and doubt.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Judges 7
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God teaches Gideon that in order to do something great for the Lord, he must first submit to Him. God patiently and persistently transforms us into the men and women He desires us to be.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Joshua 14
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Joshua 14, we get a glimpse of Joshua's sidekick, Caleb, who began faithfully, waited patiently, and ended ambitiously. As a result, he received an enduring legacy!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 12-22
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The testimony of scripture consistently holds up Abraham as a hero of the faith - a man through whom God did extraordinary things. But as we examine Abraham's life, we discover that he was an unlikely candidate to become a hero. He struggled and failed just like we do. Yet through the supernatural power of God's grace, Abraham grew into a model of faith who quite literally changed the course of human history.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 12-22
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The testimony of scripture consistently holds up Abraham as a model for the life of faith. But as we examine Abraham's life, we discover that the development of his faith was hardly a smooth process. Just like us, he faltered and failed, but in the end he gave God everything; in the end he became the "friend of God" through his faith in God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The goal of marriage should not be mere survival - barely avoiding divorce for a lifetime - but building great marriages, fulfilling marriages, God-honoring marriages. Because our flesh is bent toward selfishness, and because our adversary hates for God to be honored through our marriages, we should expect a great marriage to require much work...but the effort is worth the reward!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The goal of marriage should not be mere survival - barely avoiding divorce for a lifetime - but building great marriages, fulfilling marriages, God-honoring marriages. Because our flesh is bent toward selfishness, and because our adversary hates for God to be honored through our marriages, we should expect a great marriage to require much work...but the effort is worth the reward!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In this challenging passage, the Pharisees ask Jesus to pick sides in a well-known debate: "Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any and every reason?" Though He eventually answers the question in the negative, Jesus spends the majority of the passage correcting our false understanding of marriage. Marriage is not a legal contract to sign today and dissolve tomorrow. It's a new creation by God, Himself. Therefore, divorce inflicts serious pain and damage on all involved. Though it is allowed by God in narrowly defined situations, we should do absolutely everything we can to ensure that our marriages last a lifetime. [Parental warning: some portions of this sermon may not be appropriate for elementary age or younger children.]
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's will is that marriage, between one man and one woman, last until they are parted by death. But in a broken world, that ideal is often not achieved. Are there ever any biblically permissible grounds for a marriage to be dissolved? What does Jesus say?
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is a call on each one of our lives to surrender more and more to Christ as we grow in Discipleship. It's both challenging and convicting to hear this hard call. Listen as we look at the call of our Jesus on believers from Luke 14:25-35.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The normal Christian life begins with faith in Christ and should continue in an ever-growing commitment to the Lord.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
After the leaders of the nation of Israel rejected their King, Jesus began to reveal a new form of God's kingdom on earth and a new way for that kingdom to grow. Rather than through political or military expansion, this new form of the kingdom, the church, would grow through the process of discipleship, a task all of us are called and equipped to participate in.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has uniquely given mothers the opportunity and responsibility to intentionally disciple their children. When we think of discipleship, we often think about the methods that Jesus or Paul used. This morning we will shift gears and focus on how MOTHERS can "raise up the next generation of leaders" by transferring their faith to their children. Moms are designed to be disciple-makers.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Few passages have caused as much confusion, concern, and abject fear as Jesus' discussion of the unforgivable sin. Is there some sin that can put us beyond hope of redemption? We'll discover the answer as we survey the context of the book of Matthew and as we study what the New Testament reveals about the nature of our salvation.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 10:1-42
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. In fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Israel, and in contrast to the spiritual leaders of His day, Jesus has proven His love for His people, even to the point dying for His sheep. Do you know the Good Shepherd? Have you experienced His provision and protection?
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Bible is clear that God places a high value on all human life. Our worth is not determined by our mental or physical capacity, but instead by the fact that God's image resides in us. This has significant implications for current issues such as abortion and euthanasia.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All sin has consequences. Fortunately, for every man and woman, payment has been made by Jesus Christ, and once payment has been received it can never be rescinded or returned. However, for those who adamantly refuse to accept Christ's payment on their behalf, the consequence is severe...and righteous.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Beatitudes represent Jesus Christ's most succinct explanation of the abundant life, the life blessed by God. Consistent with Jesus' revelation of truth, the Beatitudes contain several of life's great paradoxes - blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the persecuted. It takes great faith to discover these great blessings!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Lord's prayer gives us not a formula to memorize, but a model to guide all of our prayers. This model teaches us to begin our prayers with worship and submission. Yes, God is our loving Father, but He is also our holy King. We exist to serve Him, not the other way around. Having begun with worship and submission, Jesus teaches us to then confidently ask God to provide for all of our needs, both physical and spiritual. Because God is our holy King and loving Father, we can depend upon Him to meet our every need.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Can you imagine not needing, or even wanting, anything else in life? Can you imagine being fully and completely satisfied, perfectly content, and overflowing with joy? Jesus, in His first sermon recorded by Matthew, reveals just such a life - the life blessed by God. But you had better prepare yourself - it's probably not what you were expecting.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we study the prayer life of Jesus (the attitudes, actions, and habits that guided His prayers) four characteristics stand out. First, Jesus often let prayer trump sleep even though He knew better than we do how much our bodies needs rest. Second, Jesus loved to pray in the wilderness, in a place free of the distractions of life. Third, Jesus prayed with perseverance and repetition; asking for something once simply was not enough for Jesus. Finally, Jesus prayed as if He believed that heaven and hell were on the line; as if He believed that prayer could actually change things in eternally significant ways.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Easter is not about colored eggs, bunnies, new cloths, or even attending church with your family. Easter is about a person. Easter is about Jesus and what He did for us on this weekend 2000 years ago. From the Gospels we discover the meaning and significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 7:18-23; Matthew 11:2-6
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All of God's children experience doubt from time to time - Is God listening? Does He care? Is He even real? Doubt is not sin. Disbelief is sin. But doubt is an opportunity to grow in our knowledge and trust of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Luke 12:13-21
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Like the rest of the human race, we are so prone to misuse our wealth (our money and possessions). We fail to use it in ways that honor God because we misunderstand what wealth is and what it's for. Contrary to the opinion of this world, wealth is not a good goal to pursue in life because it is inherently unreliable, because it is potentially dangerous to our spiritual health, and because it has absolutely no eternal value. Yet, though it's not a good goal to pursue, it's an excellent tool to use to worship God, to provide for the needs of others, to advance the gospel, and to earn eternal reward.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because of Adam's sin, we are born believing that life can only be good when we get our own way. Jesus teaches us another way - the best life is found when we yield our will to the will of the Father.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Submission to authority is one of the genuine marks of spiritual maturity in a believer's life. Jesus Christ submitted to God the Father and we are to imitate His example. Jesus said, "I can do nothing on My own initiative...I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me." (John 5:30) We are also instructed to joyfully submit to earthly authority that God has placed over us.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When Jesus' disciples approach Him seeking positions of honor, He turns the world's concept of greatness on its head. True greatness in God's kingdom requires suffering and self-denial in imitation of Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Wealth is a window to the soul. It can reveal what we value, what we love, what we worship. Because earthly wealth is fleeting, we are foolish to pursue it. However, wealth from God enriches us both now and forever.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To forgive is to let go of an offense; to let go of both my right to demand payment or punishment and my right to remember and rehearse the offense. But that's not easy for us - it's incredibly hard to forgive people like Jesus did. So Jesus gives us not only instruction but also motivation. He tells us to forgive one another because, first, we have already been forgiven infinitely more by God, and second, because withholding forgiveness will cost us greatly - God will withhold His forgiveness of us and will allow us to experience the pain and suffering that always accompany an unforgiving heart. So let us turn to Him and ask for help to forgive one another like Jesus did.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 17:3-5
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To forgive is to release the debt and to bestow blessing in its place. Through Jesus Christ, God has forgiven the debt of our sin which we could never repay, and blessed us with life everlasting. When we forgive others, we become like God, the Great Forgiver.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why are we here? What is our purpose on earth? Certainly not to have fun - there's way too much sin and brokenness and suffering in this world to buy that lie! Through two metaphors, Jesus our king reveals His purpose for our time on earth: to be the salt and the light of the world. But salt is only effective if it remains distinctively salty, and light is only effective if it's held up in view of those who live in darkness. So the goal for our church, for our kids, and for ourselves is to live lives that are both distinctly Christ-centered and fully engaged with the unbelieving world around us so that all may come to know and glorify God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When we choose to live according to the paradoxes given by Jesus in the Beatitudes, we can expect suffering. These principles are so entirely contrary to the world's values that we should anticipate not praise but persecution. And when persecuted, as we respond like Jesus, we reveal truth and life to the world. This is our calling as citizens of the kingdom of heaven.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Lord's prayer gives us not a formula to memorize, but a model to guide all of our prayers. This model teaches us to begin our prayers with worship and submission. Yes, God is our loving Father, but He is also our holy King. We exist to serve Him, not the other way around. Having begun with worship and submission, Jesus teaches us to then confidently ask God to provide for all of our needs, both physical and spiritual. Because God is our holy King and loving Father, we can depend upon Him to meet our every need.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Beatitudes represent Jesus Christ's most succinct explanation of the abundant life, the life blessed by God. Consistent with Jesus' revelation of truth, the Beatitudes contain several of life's great paradoxes - blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the persecuted. It takes great faith to discover these great blessings!
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As we study the prayer life of Jesus (the attitudes, actions, and habits that guided His prayers) four characteristics stand out. First, Jesus often let prayer trump sleep even though He knew better than we do how much our bodies needs rest. Second, Jesus loved to pray in the wilderness, in a place free of the distractions of life. Third, Jesus prayed with perseverance and repetition; asking for something once simply was not enough for Jesus. Finally, Jesus prayed as if He believed that heaven and hell were on the line; as if He believed that prayer could actually change things in eternally significant ways.
PowerPoint Slides
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Can you imagine not needing, or even wanting, anything else in life? Can you imagine being fully and completely satisfied, perfectly content, and overflowing with joy? Jesus, in His first sermon recorded by Matthew, reveals just such a life - the life blessed by God. But you had better prepare yourself - it's probably not what you were expecting.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
While examining Jesus' teaching on Worry from the Sermon on the Mount, we find three reasons why we as believers should not worry: 1. We should not worry because of who God is, his character and person. 2. We should not worry because of who we are, in Christ. 3. We should not worry because of the promises in God's Word.
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Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The pace of today's life confronts us with large doses of stress. Our worry over these stressful situations tends to rob us of the peace that could be ours. Christ, in this portion of the sermon on the mount, tells how to regain and sustain that peace.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We are at war, whether we realize it or not. The enemy we face is supernaturally powerful, skilled in the art of deception, and more aware of our weaknesses than we are. But we can stand successfully against Satan's attacks if we follow the example of Jesus.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 4:1-13
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus Christ marked out a pattern for us to follow. In surrendering His will to the Father, He showed us what it can and should look like for a man or a woman to walk according to the direction of and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus' words are life and truth, yet many of them are incredibly hard to understand! Why does He call a Gentile woman a "dog" in Matthew 15? Why does He tell the rich young ruler that eternal life is gained by obeying the Law and selling all of one's possessions? Why does Jesus' gospel emphasize works rather than faith? We will never understand the teachings of Jesus unless we are willing to become diligent students of the Word of God; students who are capable of skillfully studying the words and context of Scripture.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 4:23
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus' words are life and truth, yet many of them are incredibly hard to understand! Why does He call a Gentile woman a "dog" in Matthew 15? Why does He tell the rich young ruler that eternal life is gained by obeying the Law and selling all of one's possessions? Why does Jesus' gospel emphasize works rather than faith? We will never understand the teachings of Jesus unless we are willing to become diligent students of the Word of God; students who are capable of skillfully studying the words and context of Scripture.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords, Almighty Creator, eternal Son, Messiah, God with us... This semester we have the privilege of sitting at the feet of Jesus, the greatest teacher of all time. From Him we will discover not only answers to our deepest theological questions, but also help for our most pressing daily needs. Jesus' words are perfectly true, absolutely authoritative, and as powerful today as they were 2000 years ago. They can give sight to the blind, strength to the weak, and hope to the broken-hearted. They can transform our lives... if we're willing to listen and obey. So join us this semester as we sit at Jesus' feet.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords, Almighty Creator, eternal Son, Messiah, God with us... This semester we have the privilege of sitting at the feet of Jesus, the greatest teacher of all time. From Him we will discover not only answers to our deepest theological questions, but also help for our most pressing daily needs. Jesus' words are perfectly true, absolutely authoritative, and as powerful today as they were 2000 years ago. They can give sight to the blind, strength to the weak, and hope to the broken-hearted. They can transform our lives... if we're willing to listen and obey. So join us this semester as we sit at Jesus' feet.
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Speaker: Chris Pletcher
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
1 John 4:9 says, "God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him." Throughout the New Testament, it is clear that Jesus was sent to give us access to a new and eternal kind of life that begins right now. This new and abundant life would be characterized by knowing God (Intimacy) and learning to live like Jesus (Imitation). But we will not passively experience this new life. This sermon will explore how we participate with God to "take hold of the eternal life to which [we] have been called." 1 Timothy 6:12.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Christians whose faith is great recognize Jesus Christ as the all-authoritative and all-sufficient Lord that He really is and depend on Him accordingly.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:10-11
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has supernaturally gifted every believer and this gifting makes us each absolutely unique. Our unique gifting is absolutely essential to the health and growth of our church, and as each of us uses our unique gifting, we bring great glory to God. So let us make 2010 the year we each step up, discover, develop, and use our supernaturally powerful spiritual gifts to serve God's people for God's glory.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 12:1-8; Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
A life preoccupied with Jesus is a life of worship. This is the life whose central focus is Jesus, with all other matters are arranged around Him. Mary's life illustrates such a life for us, both the sacrifices required and the rich reward.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: John 1:1-18
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Apostle John (the "beloved disciple") writes about his personal experience with Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. John summarizes his introduction to the Gospel with "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." (John 1:14)
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The real story of Christmas is an amazing act of God involving a host of events, perfectly synchronized, exhibiting the sovereignty of God and the Grace of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The greatest problem that believers face in life: we know what we ought to do, but we don't do it. We know what's right, what's good for us, what God expects of us as His children. Yet so often we fall short. In fact, if left to our own resources, we will always fall short because we are still sinners by nature; we are still powerless to overcome the sinful leading of our flesh. But thank God that He has not left us alone in this struggle! He's given us His Almighty Spirit who can overcome the desires of our flesh and produce righteous actions and attitudes in our lives. But we must choose to cooperate. We must walk in His power and presence through faith, obedience, and practice.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Galatians is not simply about the gift of Christ received through "justification" by faith. Galatians is not only, or even primarily, about doctrine. Galatians is about the church. The work of Christ was and is the solution for the twin problems of the flesh that the Galatians, and the church today, were wrestling with - legalism and license. Through His work we have been set free from the penalty of sin, and we have been set free from the power of sin through His indwelling Spirit, so that we are free to love one another and thereby reflect the very character of Christ.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Believers face a choice between three competing ways-of-life. The first, legalism, seeks to earn favor with God through self-effort. The second, license, seeks to satisfy the desires and cravings of our fallen human nature. Yet as opposite as these two ways-of-life sound, both lead to pain and destruction in our lives and harm those around us. Fortunately, there is a better way, the way of love. As we serve the needs of others in love we build one another up and fulfill all that God intended in the Law.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 5:24-6:10
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is a natural order in the universe that cannot be violated without consequence. This natural order covers not just the physical but also the spiritual. When we "sow" (feed, invest in, nurture, etc.) the flesh (our innate drive to live independently from God), life won't work right. However, when we "sow" to the Spirit (orient our lives around listening to and following God's Spirit), our lives will display the fruit of the Spirit, especially a love for one another that helps one another become and grow as "spiritual" people.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 3:26-4:7
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
By faith, not by works, we are all equally sons of God and fellow-heirs with Jesus Christ of the infinite blessings of God. Far from just a theological truth, being a son and heir of God brings peace, hope, joy, purpose, and growth to our lives. In fact, absolutely everything we need in this life is already ours as sons and heirs of God. And to enjoy these rich blessings, all we need to do is simply spend time in the presence of our Heavenly Father, our perfect "papa" ("Abba").
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Giving thanks is the natural response as we realize our need and recognize that God satisfies. Take a look at how we often overlook this simple truth.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Ephesians 5:33
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In Ephesians 5:33, husbands and wives are instructed to fulfill their biblical roles. This week, we will look at the wife's responsibility and high calling to love her husband by honoring and respecting his leadership.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
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Speaker: KW, Pat Coyle
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Ephesians 5:33
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In Ephesians 5:33, husbands and wives are instructed to fulfill their biblical roles. This week, we will look at the husband's responsibility and high calling to love (with the agape, divine form of love) his wife as Christ loves His Bride, the Church.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are now free from the Law and the sin it elicits through Jesus Christ, our Emancipator. However, this is not a freedom to follow the lusts of the flesh, but a freedom to be and to become, to speak and to act, to feel and to fulfill all that God has created us for in Christ Jesus. This freedom can be summed up in a word - love.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25
Series: Family
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Small groups are very important to the church. They provide an environment where we develop community with one another, live out the "one another commandments" (love one another, pray for one another, etc.), study God's Word together...all for the purpose of growing in Christ-likeness. The family IS God's original small group, and these small group dynamics should also be happening in our homes. Instead of just "out-sourcing" the spiritual growth of our children to the paid professionals, we need to own the responsibility of intentionally developing our children and seeing God grow them toward maturity. For this to take place, we must first and foremost have strong and Christ-focused marriages. The relationship between a husband and wife is the most important relationship in the family.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
For believers, slavery to legalism is a choice. Living under the Law renders ineffective the power of God's grace in our daily lives. We have been set free by Jesus Christ to become and to do all that God has created us for. So choose freedom.
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Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
For believers, slavery to legalism is a choice. Living under the Law renders ineffective the power of God's grace in our daily lives. We have been set free by Jesus Christ to become and to do all that God has created us for. So choose freedom.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Ruth 1
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the uncertainty and instability of life, security is only found by seeking refuge in God who alone is both sovereign and good!
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 4:8-31
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Paul continues his argument that there are only two pathways for life - following the Spirit with confidence in Christ, or enslavement to the flesh because of confidence in self. Paul's appeal for Christ is both personal and passionate. It is also applicable to us today. Will we bend low, every day, and walk according to the humble example of the Savior? Will we find power in submitting our wills to the will of God, or will we continue with vain and foolish attempts to live independently from God?
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Speaker: Chris Pletcher
Scripture: Psalm 106:7-21
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We are a forgetful people. It is far to easy for us to lose sight of who God is and what He has done in our lives. The people of Israel in the Old Testament provide a perfect example of the consequences of such forgetfulness. If we learn from their mistakes, we can grow as people who practice gratitude and remembrance so that we will not lose sight of our Great God and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 3:26-4:7
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If you are in Christ, you are in God's family. If you are in Christ, then you share in His inheritance - promised to Abraham, given to Jesus, passed on to us. As children of God we now enjoy an intimacy with our heavenly Father never before imagined. As little children, He welcomes our impassioned cry, "Abba, Daddy!"
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We are justified (declared righteous in God's sight) and sanctified (grown in spiritual maturity) by faith alone, not by obedience to the Law. So why did God give us the Law? Is the Law a bad thing? Is the Law worthless? Absolutely not! The Law is a gracious gift from God that played an incredibly significant role in the life of the nation of Israel and in lives of all men and women who don't yet know Jesus. But now that we are united to Jesus by faith, it's time to move beyond the rules and regulations of the Law into the freedom and joy of walking by the Spirit.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Now that we have received the promises of eternal life and righteousness before God through faith alone, we no longer need a list of regulations such as the Law to tell us how to live. We live by obedience to the Spirit instead, because He is sufficient to teach us to obey.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There exist just two fundamental ways we can live out our lives on earth: we can rely on our works to earn us points with God, or we can rely on faith in the finished work of Christ. This is true of both our justification (the beginning our relationship with God), and our sanctification (the ongoing process of transformation into the image of Christ). The way of works leads only to the curse of God while the way of faith leads to blessing, freedom, and joy.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There exist just two fundamental ways we can live out our lives on earth - confident in ourselves, or confident in Christ. This is true of justification (the beginning our relationship with God), and it is equally true of sanctification (the ongoing process of transformation into the image of Christ). Which pathway will you choose?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Is justification by faith alone (Paul's stance), or by faith and works (James' stance)? Is there a hopeless contradiction between Paul and James... or are they both somehow right?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Is justification by faith alone (Paul's stance), or by faith and works (James' stance)? Is there a hopeless contradiction between Paul and James... or are they both somehow right? The Church has wrestled for centuries to reconcile the teaching of these two Apostles. By closely examining the work of each Apostle we will discover both security in the finished work of Christ and accountability before our righteous Judge.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Is justification by faith alone, or by faith and works... or both? Questions and Answers by Brian Fisher.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Is justification by faith alone, or by faith and works... or both? Is there a hopeless contradiction between Paul and James? The Church has wrestled for centuries to reconcile the teaching of these two Apostles. By closely examining the work of each Apostle we will discover, security in the finished work of Christ, a clear pathway for our faith to grow to maturity, and accountability before our righteous Judge.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Justification is God's declaration that a person "measures up" in His sight. It is through justification that we find forgiveness of our sins and enter into an eternal relationship with God. But how do we become justified? Is it through faith alone in the work of Jesus alone, as Paul proclaims? Or, as Peter and so many Christians down through the centuries have taught, must we add our good works to our faith to earn justification?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Justification - God declaring a person to be in right relationship with Him. Does this declaration occur through faith alone in the work of Christ only, or must we also do some form of good works? Even the most eminent of Christians (Peter, for example) can fall prey to the deceit that somehow we can add to the work of Christ. Thank God that on that all important day, we must only plead the blood of Jesus Christ. His work on our behalf - full, final, forever.
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Speaker: Brian and Tristie Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When you hear the phrase "Bible Study Methods" does your blood run cold? Or worse yet does it sound boring? Join Brian and Tristie Fisher as they help you crack the code and SEE the GEMS of wisdom God wants to give you through His Word!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 1:11-2:10
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Paul's life proved that the gospel of grace was from God - it was the real thing, the genuine article, the one and only way of salvation. Nothing but the supernatural grace of God could have redeemed such a violent and self-righteous man and transformed him into the greatest apostle and preacher to the Gentile world. Paul's life proves to us that no one is beyond the reach of the gospel, and no one is beyond the power of God's grace in Jesus Christ. Do you believe this about yourself? Do you believe it on behalf of others?
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 1:11-2:10
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Paul's life proved that his message was from God. No man would have selected him as the messenger for this most important message. No other system could have transformed such a violent and self-righteous man. Paul's life proves to us that no one is beyond the reach of the gospel, and no one is beyond the power of God's grace in Jesus Christ. Do you believe this about yourself? Do you believe it on behalf of others?
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Speaker: Ben Stuart
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is just one work, and one work only, that can bring us into a right relationship with God and with one another. It is the work of Christ - His voluntary offering of His own life as a payment for our sins and guarantee of eternal life with God. However, this one true gospel has been, and always will be, under attack from those who want to add to the finished work of Christ, and in so doing destroy the unity of God's family. We must guard the gospel. We must proclaim the gospel - simply, truthfully, powerfully.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10
Series: Galatians: One work. One faith. One family.
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is just one work, and one work only, that can bring us into a right relationship with God and with one another. It is the work of Christ - His voluntary offering of His own life as a payment for our sins and guarantee of eternal life with God. However, this one true gospel has been, and always will be, under attack from those who want to add to the finished work of Christ, and in so doing destroy the unity of God's family. We must guard the gospel. We must proclaim the gospel - simply, truthfully, powerfully.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 4; 15; 19; Acts 1:6-8; Matthew 28:18-20
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Grace Bible Church is not just a place to be seen on Sunday mornings - we're a community of Christ-followers founded 40 years ago on four pillars and one foundational strategy. These make up our DNA; they make us who are and guide everything we do. And for all of us who desire to belong to this church, to call it home, these four pillars and one strategy tell us who God has called each of us to become and what He's called us to do.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 4; 12:42-44; 15:11-24; Acts 1:1-8; Matthew 28:18-20
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Life can be disorienting. Why are we here? What have we been called to become and to accomplish? On a regular basis, every Christian, and every church, must remind itself of God's calling. At the start of a new school year we want to consider again God's calling on His people, and what it means to become a part of what God is doing through Grace Bible Church.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God always keeps His promises. A study of the biblical covenants outlines for us God's commitment to His program and to the fulfillment of His promises. They remind us that from the very beginning of creation God has remained faithful to His word.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God always keeps His promises. A study of the biblical covenants outlines for us God's commitment to His program and to the fulfillment of His promises. They remind us that from the very beginning of creation God has remained faithful to His word.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Proverbs 7
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
[Parents, please note that this sermon is not appropriate for children under 12 years of age.] Sexual sin, especially pornography, affects all of us, whether we're falling to it ourselves or have a spouse, parent, child, or friend who is falling to it. But for too long we've allowed it to remain the "elephant under the rug" at church; we've avoided talking about a sin that's tearing apart our families, our churches, and our nation. But no longer. This morning we'll openly discuss the dangers of pornography and learn from the book of Proverbs how to resist it and how to protect our kids and loved ones from it.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 127
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Song of Ascents (Pilgrim Song) reminds us that only total dependence on the Lord's intervention ensures a worthwhile and successful family life.
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Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Proverbs 6:6-11, the ant becomes the object lesson for a field trip that teaches us that a diligent work ethic impacts our community, reveals our wisdom, and prevents our ruin.
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Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Various Proverbs
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Scripture calls us to pursue friendships that challenge us and others toward godliness, in reflection of our Savior Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 2
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
It is tempting to think that if we could just be free from all authority in our lives, if we could achieve complete independence with no one telling us what to do, then we could be happy. In fact, that is the first temptation that tripped up Adam and Eve, sending them tumbling out of the garden. The truth is, our greatest blessing, joy and security is found in absolute surrender to the Sovereign of the universe. This is a great paradox - freedom through slavery to a good and gracious Master.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Psalm 139
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Psalm 139 is one of the most comprehensive, deeply theological, penetrating, soul searching and convicting passages of the Old Testament. As we examine this marvelous piece of Hebrew poetry we find, four truths about God that should result in our obeisance. God is omniscient, he is omnipresent, he is omnipotent and he is all-righteous. This intensely personal passage of scripture, will in the end lead you to search your own heart and worship this great God as did David.
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Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 139
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Yes, we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" by God as all baby announcements attest! But, does He create us and leave us? No, Tristie shares how God is constantly thinking of us, loving us, protecting us and with us.
Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 150
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the finale of the psalter, the inspired poet called on every person to praise Yahweh for His powerful deeds and supreme greatness.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
It is good, once in a while, to pause and reflect on your life. Does my life make any difference to anyone at all? Most of us seem to leave God out of the daily equation and only call on him when we need him. As we continue the Wisdom Series this summer, I want to suggest we follow Solomon's exhortation in Proverbs 3 and live according to God's agenda. This involves a complete trust in Him on a daily basis. We can confidently trust God because he is sovereign and because he is good and only desires good for us. Like the old hymn goes, all we need to do is trust and obey.
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Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 51
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In this text, David has committed many sins. How does he ask God to forgive him, renew him, and empower him to walk closely with God again? How can we?
Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 23
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Using the settings of a pasture, banquet hall, and the sanctuary, David meditates on the many provisions of the Lord and confidently concludes that His persistent loyal love will draw him to communion with the Lord in the sanctuary.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all want to know the will of God, but many times understanding His mind on a matter seems confusing at best. We must remember that wisdom is a way of life, not an isolated event. We begin by obeying what has been clearly revealed, then we take advantage of all other sources God has provided for us. And then, at the point of decision we have to remember that our confidence is not in our own decision-making ability, rather our confidence is in the sovereign and good Master whom we follow.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 63
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Now separated from the tabernacle, the formal place of worship, by those who seek to kill him, David satisfies his soul's yearnings for worship by praising God for His loyal-love even during his present duress, and confidently anticipates his future joy when his enemies are stopped.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Ecclesiastes
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Few books of the Bible speak as honestly and powerfully as Ecclesiastes to the doubt, cynicism, and despair that characterize our times. Solomon wrote the first twelve and a half chapters in the midst of what we might call a mid-life crisis, a time of incredible disillusionment and depression. With insight and wisdom he sees accurately the profound brokenness of this world and our inability to fix it. He learns that nothing in this world can ever satisfy our craving for more, and that all the pleasures and pursuits of this life ultimately end in death. Fortunately, the book doesn't end on this despairing note, for years later Solomon returns, wiser and more clear-headed, to write a six-verse conclusion that gives us hope and meaning even in the midst of life's disappointments.
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Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 23
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This Psalm is called the "Pearl of the Psalms" for one reason...it's value! The descriptions of the Christ as our Shepherd and we as His sheep are vivid and precise. Our study enhances our love and loyalty to Him!
Speaker: Robby Roberts
Scripture: Psalm 90
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Teach me, Lord, to make this day count for eternity. Robby weaves this prayer of Moses with personal stories of what God is doing in Italy.
Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Proverbs 14:4
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The strength of our church's ministries come from the labor of the faithful volunteers that serve the Lord by serving our congregation.
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Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Ephesians 6:1-4
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The world today is pulling at our kids - and pulling hard. Children need the help of parents even though they may not ask for it. The primary responsibility for proper parenting falls upon the father as leader in the home. The biblical task of the father is to nurture his children, teaching them to love and obey God. Children are a serious responsibility. At the very beginning of history when God created this world he proclaimed that - it is not good for man to be alone, and thru Adam he created the institution of family. Families are the soul of a nation. In our own nation many fathers have forsaken their God-given responsibilities to their children.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 2
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The psalmist exhorts the pagan nations to abandon their rebellious plans against Yahweh and His anointed king and submit to the authority of this king whom God has ordained to rule the nations and quiet rebellion.
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Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 19
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Perhaps the most profound Psalm on HOW God reveals Himself to us, Tristie shares with us how God shows Himself to the world and the purposes of the Law of God... warning and REWARD!
Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 1
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The psalmist describes the blessed one who leads an untarnished and prosperous life in accord with the word of the Lord, and contrasts the wicked who shall perish.
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Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Psalms teach us the Heart of God and the Heart of Humanity. We learn who God is and who we are!
Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 6:3-5
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
No public event in the course of your life can compare in importance with your baptism - not even your wedding day! In this message, we find out why God takes this ceremony so seriously as we discover the life-altering consequences of baptism.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 112
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The psalmist states the blessings of the one who fears the Lord because his righteousness endures forever.
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Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Psalm 139
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our true significance comes from the fact that God knows us, is present with us, has created us, and guides us through life.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The world's most powerful muscle is not our bicep or quadricep. Instead, it is a little two-ounce mass of skeletal muscle covered by a mucous membrane...otherwise known as the "tongue." This amazing muscle has the power to build up or crush someone's spirit; to sing a baby to sleep or to split a church; to bless or curse God...the choice is mine.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
Series: Wisdom... The Art of Skillful Living
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This summer we have selected messages from "Wisdom Literature" (Job, selected Psalms, and the writings of Solomon). In Proverbs, Solomon is writing a "parenting manual" that contains God's wisdom and is intended to be intentionally passed on to the next generation of leaders. Solomon also reminds us that the foundation or beginning point of wisdom is our world view. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Prov. 9:10). The wise maxims that Solomon writes to us reveal two paths in life: 1) The world's path that leads to death (Prov. 16:25); and God's path that leads to life and blessing (Prov. 24:3-4).
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Speaker: Baburao Pimplekar
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In India, Babu was born into an affluent merchant family but suffered great tragedy at an early age. He began searching for answers, but could not find them in Hinduism. He wanted to find the True God. In this presentation, Babu retraces the journey of his life. How Christ found him. How his sorrows were changed into joyfulness. How he came from darkness to light and how God has used him as a light to the lost people of his country.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Joy is not merely the result of certain actions or attitudes. Joy is a command. Joy is duty. So then, how do we obey this command? By finding our joy in the Lord. Do not be deceived by our adversary. Any attempt to find joy in anything other than Jesus Christ will result in fear, anxiety and frustration. True joy, joy that transcends all earthly circumstances, can only be found in Him.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Stress, anxiety, worry... these are often our companions in this hectic world. But while we can't eliminate stress from our lives, we can learn to manage it well; to reduce and gradually replace it with the supernatural peace of God. In this passage, Paul gives us a four-step pathway to God's peace: show others grace, practice thankful prayer, discipline your thought-life, and practice obedience to Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We were born to worship. We have been redeemed to worship. We learn the foundations of worship at home, particularly from our mothers. The lessons they teach us of praise, doing good and sharing are the building blocks of a life of worship to God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Few things have as much impact on our lives as money. That's a reality God understands well. He cares deeply about our money and about how we use it, because what we do with our money demonstrates what we truly love and value most in life. So in this final passage of Philippians, a thank-you letter from Paul for the Philippians' recent financial gift, God reveals to us both the power and limitations of our money. Our money can accomplish great things in our lives and in the lives of others if we will only use it wisely.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Contentment... in any and every circumstance, in plenty and in want...is a rare achievement. The only ones who find it are those who put Christ at the very center of life. If pursuing Him and proclaiming His greatness is your reason for living, nothing can touch you. And then, when you stand in His presence some day, you will know the joy of hearing Him say "Well done," in the company of those who have chosen to live for Christ above all else.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Conflict comes naturally to the human race. Whether in our marriages, with our parents, with friends, neighbors, or coworkers, we frequently find ourselves in conflict with others. And that conflict always causes pain and stress. So how do we avoid conflict with others? And when conflict does occur, how do we resolve it quickly and as painlessly as possible? In this short but rich passage Paul lays out seven principles for reducing and resolving conflict; principles that will help us find greater peace with one another and greater effectiveness in this life for the Lord.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Reconciliation is what God is all about. When His people fail to resolve conflict, the world will not see Jesus. Rather than being known as followers of Christ by our love, we will look just like everyone else. However, when we forgive and restore our relationships, we are personally blessed, and those who are alienated from God receive a beautiful picture of the forgiveness that all can receive through Christ. Therefore...forgive one another, stop demanding payment, live for the reputation of Christ and not the defense of your own rights!
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 3:2-16
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus Christ is everything to us. Our spiritual life begins when we receive the gift of righteousness through faith in Christ. It then grows and expands as we pursue Christ in an ever-deepening, personal relationship. As we come to know Jesus more fully we experience more of His blessings, learn to rest in His peace, become more like Him in every way, and earn reward when we finally see Him face-to-face. Knowing Jesus more is the great goal of life, but it requires us to set aside our distractions, our regret from the past, and our constant tendency to coast on our present progress. So let us encourage one another to press on to know Jesus more.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because we have received the absolutely free gift of Christ's righteousness, we have also received the privilege of knowing Him in an ever-deepening, personal relationship. As we identify fully with Jesus Christ in every way, including suffering for the sake of His name, we come to know the power of His resurrection in our daily lives. This is the great goal of life - to know Jesus Christ fully as we have been fully known. It will require all of our focus and all of our energy. We will experience distractions from lesser goals, regret from the past, and a variety of temptations to quit. Never give up. Press on to know Jesus.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 3:4-9
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
So many of us miss the point of Easter, the most significant weekend of the entire year. On this date some 2000 years ago, Jesus, the perfect Son of God and our Almighty Creator willingly suffered humiliation and death on a crucifix to pay the penalty for our sins, and then three days later triumphantly rose from the dead in victory. Because of what Jesus did on that first Easter we can finally stop striving to earn our way to God, to merit His love, and can simply cling to Christ in faith knowing that His death and resurrection have earned us infinite righteousness and eternal life.
Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The simple message of Easter is always under assault... from the secularized version of bunnies and eggs that trivializes the powerful message of death, burial and resurrection, to the religionized version that adds human contribution to the finished work of Christ. Beware - Satan has always been, and will always be, at work to take our minds away from an empty cross and an empty tomb... Christ triumphant and exalted.
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Speaker: Mitch Glaser
Scripture: Luke 22
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. Glaser presents the celebration of the Jewish Passover and explains how it is fulfilled in Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30; 3:17-21
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We learn through imitation. We are born that way. We imitate others, and others imitate us...for better or for worse, depending on the examples we choose to follow and the example we set. The Apostle Paul gives us two excellent role models in Timothy and Epaphroditus, men who lived their lives sacrificially for the glory of Christ and the good of others.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We learn through imitation. We are born that way. We imitate others, and others imitate us...for better or for worse, depending on the examples we choose to follow and the example we set. The Apostle Paul gives us two excellent role models in Timothy and Epaphroditus, men who lived their lives sacrificially for the glory of Christ and the good of others.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God calls us to grow in the likeness of His Son; to "work out" our sanctification. But in the midst of a world as sinful and rebellious as ours, and with a heart as sinful and rebellious as mine, how do I do it? How do I grow up in righteousness? Fortunately, God doesn't leave me alone in this process. My part is to consistently choose to obey Jesus Christ in every area of my life out of a healthy sense of fear, for I will be judged by Him. God's part is to both empower my obedience today and transform my desires so that I want to obey more tomorrow. As He works to empower my work, I become a witness for Christ to the world and my obedience becomes a sacrifice of worship to God.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God calls us to grow in the likeness of His Son; to "work out" our sanctification. But in the midst of a world as sinful and rebellious as ours, and with a heart as sinful and rebellious as mine, how do I do it? How do I grow up in righteousness? Fortunately, God doesn't leave me alone in this process. My part is to consistently choose to obey Jesus Christ in every area of my life out of a healthy sense of fear, for I will be judged by Him. God's part is to both empower my obedience today and transform my desires so that I want to obey more tomorrow. As He works to empower my work, I become a witness for Christ to the world and my obedience becomes a sacrifice of worship to God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 23
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Psalm 23 was never meant for the inside of a Hallmark card. It was crafted by David to surprise us, to shock us so that we would see clearly the extravagance of God's grace and our desperate helplessness without Him. But to comprehend how shocking this passage is meant to be, we must read it again as if for the first time and must dig in to the background to see it as David's original audience would have seen it.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 18
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Psalm 18, King David reflects back on a period of his life when his enemies were trying to kill him. David desperately cries out to God for help ("My God, my rock in whom I take refuge"). God's response to David gives us tremendous hope and confidence to turn to Him during our time of need. "He rescued me, because He delighted in me." (Ps. 18:19)
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In this, one of the most famous passages in the entire Bible, God calls us to live as one; to unify together around our common mission of sharing the gospel. We grow that unity with one another by choosing to love each other as God loves us, by pursuing harmony rather than our own self-interests, by embracing humility that promotes others above self, and by practicing selflessness that cares for the needs of others. Yet none of these comes easily to us! That's why Paul directs us to the stunning example of Jesus Christ, whose humiliation and exaltation motivate us to pursue unity at any price.
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Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Various
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Crucial to the study of Philippians is a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the Eternal Second Person of the Trinity, Jesus the Christ.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Believers in Jesus Christ are one. Let us live as one, humbly serving and sacrificing for one another, striving together for the faith of the gospel, following our leader, Jesus Christ the suffering servant.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God has given us an infinitely valuable gift in the gospel. We cannot repay Him for it, but we can live in a manner that is consistent which such a gift. As citizens of heaven, let us live in a manner worthy of the gospel. That means standing fast in our devotion to Christ through the power of the Spirit, unifying together in harmony to share the gospel, and preparing to face persecution without fear.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Grace is absolutely free... free to us, but exceedingly costly to God. In order to give us the gift of reconciliation with Him, God paid the highest price by sacrificing His Son. We cannot repay Him for this gift, but we can live in a manner that is consistent which such a gift. We can live in a manner worthy of the gospel.
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Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Paul joyfully expresses his desire to be released from prison so that he can come and see the church in Philippi again. However, he is "hard pressed from both directions" because he realizes his time to leave this earth may be at hand. This deeply personal tension creates a teaching moment for Paul. He exhorts his readers, and us today, to above all else "exalt" (to magnify, to make great, to enlarge) Jesus Christ with our lives. "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Phil. 1:21)
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To live is ----. We fill in the blank with many different things, none of which can satisfy. God won't allow them to satisfy. For Paul, while in prison and facing possible execution, confidence was found in living for Christ. That meant giving his life on behalf of Christ for the advance of the gospel and the spiritual progress of the Philippian believers. How would you fill in the blank today?
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What is good? What is bad? In this revolutionary passage Paul challenges our most basic assumptions in life. He calls us to see the world through gospel-colored glasses; to evaluate our circumstances based on whether they advance or hinder the progress of the gospel in our own lives and in the lives of others. In God's infinite power and wisdom, even suffering and pain can become a source of great good when we see them through the lens of the gospel.
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Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is good? What is bad? In this revolutionary passage Paul challenges our most basic assumptions in life. He calls us to see the world through gospel-colored glasses; to evaluate our circumstances based on whether they advance or hinder the progress of the gospel in our own lives and in the lives of others. In God's infinite power and wisdom, even suffering and pain can become a source of great good when we see them through the lens of the gospel.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
So often when we pray we ask God for things that are good, and yet overlook those things that are truly essential. So Paul teaches us in this short passage how to pray for our two most essential needs in life. He prays that we would grow in love for God, for one another, and for the lost; not love as our world sees it, but agape love that sacrifices self for the good of others. And he prays that we would grow to understand God and His Word more deeply and grow in wise discernment of His will. As God answers these two essential needs in our individual lives and in our church, we become a people who greatly glorify God in this world.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Paul gives thanks for the Philippian believers - they have been full participants in the gospel (1:3-8). However, he is not complacent about their future. He wants even more for them. He wants them to lead lives that matter; to discern and choose the best; to live in a manner that reflects the righteousness of Christ, as they love God and one another... all to the glory and praise of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Our prayers reveal our theology. Therefore it is no surprise that in this prayer of thanksgiving to God for the church in Philippi, Paul reveals a crucial truth, that God has called all citizens of heaven to devote their lives to the advance of the gospel. This is our privileged occupation on earth; privileged because, first, as we labor to spread the gospel, God binds our hearts together in deep, lasting community with one another, and second, because God promises that our work to advance the gospel will not be wasted, for in His infinite power He will make our efforts an eternal success.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all long for deep relationships - people to walk through all of the triumphs and tragedies of life with us and never abandon us. We all want lives filled with hope and joy and power. But no matter how passionately and energetically we may chase after these things, they always seem to elude us. That is because they are results, by-products, consequences; they are not ends in and of themselves. These things are only found in Christ - pursuing Him and proclaiming His name above all else along with the people of God.
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Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The book of Philippians teaches us what it means to live on earth as citizens of heaven.
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Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Series: Philippians
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our identity as heavenly citizens in Christ determines future destiny and our present duty.
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