Sermons on Prop:

The Nature Of True Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 23, 2022

Thematic Series on Doctrine

Title: “The Nature of True Repentance” Scripture: Lk. 15:1-7 Type: Doctrine Series Where: GNBC 4-25-22 Intro: Back in college I had a friend that lived on my floor. His name was Tim. Tim was a very quiet and private young man. One Saturday morning, Tim was in our room talking with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Doctrine Of Regeneration

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 30, 2022

This is a series I have preached on essential doctrines of the Christian faith.

Title: The Doctrine of Regeneration – Born Again Scripture: John 3 Type: Series on Doctrine Where: GNBC 5-1-22 Intro: Today continue in our series on key doctrines of the Christian faith. Doctrine of Regeneration. We may not hear the word regeneration all that often in common discourse, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Find Yourself By Dying

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2022

This is a one verse expository sermon.

Title: Finding Yourself by Dying Script: Gal. 2:20 Type: Expository Where: 6-19-22 Intro: In her book, It Only Hurts When I Laugh, Ethel Barret tells how four outstanding servants of God died to self and sin. George Mueller, when questioned about his spiritual power, responded simply, “One ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of Kingdom People

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 12, 2022

This is from a series on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “The Character of Kingdom People” Type: Expository Script: Mt. 7:7-23 Where: GNBC 3-15-09/ rw 2-13-22 Intro: I have recently been reading Jon Meacham’s American Lion, a biography of Andrew Jackson, our nation’s 7th president. Many have remarked upon the president, however, his character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-23, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023

This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar's Dream"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 18, 2025

Series in Daniel

Title: “Daniel Interprets the Dream” Scripture: Dan. 2:31-49 Type: Series Where: GNBC 10-19-25 Intro: Zig Ziglar once said, "A study of three hundred world-class leaders, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sir Winston Churchill, Helen Keller, Mother Teresa, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Miracle Of The Moment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2025

An Advent sermon

Title: The Miracle of the Moment Scripture: Galatians 4:4ff Type: Advent Where: GNBC 11-30-25 Intro: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent, 2025. There are now only 25 days until Christmas! That’s only 528 hrs! Or, it is 31,600 minutes! And you have to buy X# of presents for # of people, so get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great News

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 10, 2021

This is a series I preached from the book of Romans.

Title: “Great News!” Script: Rom. 5:1-11 Type: Expository/series Where: GNBC 4-11-21 Intro: A large, two-engined train was making its way across America. While crossing the Western mountains, one of the engines broke down. “No problem, we can make it to Denver and get a replacement engine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Securing The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 20, 2021

This is message I preached in a series on Romans.

Title: Securing the Gospel Script: Romans 5:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-18-21 Intro: Pastor and Scholar Steven J Cole said the following of today’s passage: “When most commentators say, as Thomas Schreiner does (Romans [Baker], p. 267), that our text “is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dying To Live

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 24, 2021

This is from a series on Romans.

Title: “Dying to Live” Script: Romans 6:1-11 Type: Expository/Series Where: GNBC 4-25-21 Intro: "BJ" had a smile that was contagious and a heart that was bigger than he was. The youngest of five brothers, he was a gentle giant at 6’3” at 14 yrs. BJ loved music, but football was his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Apostle's Last Letter

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 6, 2022

Expository message on III John

Title: Scripture: III John Type: Expository Where: GNBC 8-7-22 Intro: John Wooden was the legendary head basketball coach at UCLA from 1948 to 1975. Does anyone know where he coached before his tenure at UCLA? Indiana State University, 1946 to 1948. Wooden was one of the greatest ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"dress For Success"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 19, 2023

This is a sermon on Spiritual Warfare.

Title: “Dressing for Success” Type: Expos/ Spiritual Warfare Script: Eph. 6:10-17; Rom. 13:12-14 Location: GNBC 4-7-02/ RW 1-22-23 Intro: While in college I took exactly one business course as an elective for some general hours. To tell you the truth I don’t remember a lot about the class. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering Christ - Calling Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 28, 2023

This is from a series on individuals and groups meeting Christ.

Title: “Encounters with Christ – The Disciples Are Called” Script: Mt. 4:18-25 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-29-23 Intro: Today examine passage calling of first disciples. “Call” is an important concept for Christians. Christians are people called by God. The church is technically “The called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Prayer Requests Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 5, 2025

Expository series on Philippians.

Title: Three Prayer Requests of the Apostle Paul Scripture: Phil. 1:9-11 Type Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-4-25 Intro: As a pastor it’s relatively common to have people ask me to pray for them about certain matters in their lives. One of the great paradoxes of the Christian faith is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 17, 2025

Expository Series on Philippians

Title: “The Christian and Suffering” Phil. 1:13-14 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-18-25 Intro: The problem of pain is inescapable, its effects profound. No one can deny it. Many use it as a way to remove God from reality. It fuels the flame of doubt and sometimes undermines the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible