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  • Spiritual Networth

    Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016
     | 7,356 views

    Are we material people trapped in spiritual bodies, or spiritual people trapped in material bodies? This sermon asserts that we need to be concerned about our spiritual net worth, because we are spiritual people.

    From time to time I suspect people review their finances. In those reviews, they may take a moment to calculate their net worth. Our financial net worth is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities. Put another way, net worth is what is owned minus what is owed. The value of ...read more

  • Our Spiritual Toolbox Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,694 views

    What are the tools in our toolbox the will enable us to live a victorious Christian life in the Spirit?

    We all want to live the Victorious Christian Life. But the fact is we struggle day in a day out just keeping our heads above water. How is it done? What are we doing wrong? The Bible points us to all the key tools we need to live the life we are called to live. The problem is we don’t open our ...read more

  • Wisdom Is Calling. Are We Listening? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 6, 2015
    based on 68 ratings
     | 38,089 views

    Our text reveals much about wisdom; what it is and from where it comes. 1- Wisdom calls from along life’s way 2- Wisdom speaks trustworthy things 3- Wisdom fears the Lord 4- Wisdom produces good fruit

    INTRO.- Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer ...read more

  • In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 27, 2014
     | 5,650 views

    We live in opposition to the world, and we're engaged in an internal struggle between the old and new natures, a clash of opposites described as the fruit of 2 trees--the works of the flesh & the fruit of the Spirit.

    Introduction: How’s your walk with the Lord? God doesn’t demand perfection, but He does expect some progress. If we’re walking in step with the Spirit, our lives will demonstrate an on-going devotion to God, His word, His church, and His people. Liberty or License, 16-18: ...read more

  • Paul’s Agenda For You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 28, 2013
     | 4,054 views

    God’s direction for your life can be summarized in several ways; our text suggests we are to engage in several processes to fulfill God’s intent for our lives.

    Paul’s Agenda for You (Colossians 1:9-14) 1. Some people are just tough: KILAUEA, Hawaii, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Hawaii surfer who was attacked by a shark said the encounter ended when he managed to punch the carnivorous fish in the eye. Jeff Horton, 25, said he was sitting on his surfboard off ...read more

  • Dangerous Grounds

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    The soil, of course, represents the human heart, so the word of God falls on four different types of hearts. This parable is about salvation and three out of four of the soils represent people who are not genuinely saved.

    Opening illustration: Growing up as a teenager, my dad would take me to watch the plowing of the field and planting of wheat and sunflower. The tractor would plow deep into the hard soil of central India usually slicing the big snakes hibernating below the earth. Their mangled bodies were brought ...read more

  • Are You Headed In The Right Direction?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 26, 2013
     | 9,052 views

    Ask yourself these questions: 1. Have I realized the importance of repenting? (vs. 1-2 & 7). 2. Have I examined the essentials? (vs. 2-6). 3. Can I find any fruit in my life? (vs. 5-9). 4. Have I trusted in Jesus to turn my life around? (vs. 10-12).

    Are You Headed in the Right Direction? Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 2, 2013 *One time I heard Bill Stafford preach at a conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Bill was talking about being stubborn, and he said, "I used to be so stubborn, that if I was riding ...read more

  • Experienced Travelers

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,645 views

    Gaining knowledge of Christ means knowing Him intimately through your lifetime.

    Experienced Travelers 2 Peter 1:5-9NKJ But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. ...read more

  • You Gotta Have Faith In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014
     | 3,995 views

    This is a series through the book of Colossians. A letter of Paul to encouraging the church to take a stand on one key truth, Christ is all we need to put our faith, trust, and hope in. He is enough, there is no room for any gospel.

    Background: (1:1-2) • Author: Clearly, this letter is written by Paul, while in prison (4:18), around 60-62 AD • City: The city of Colosse was an ancient city, in Asia Minor (present day Turkey), around 100 miles east of Ephesus. At one time it was the crossroads for east and west ...read more

  • Changing Masters

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    Does it matter if we fight our sinful nature, or give up and give in? If faith is all that matters, why should we bother to live a godly life and listen to God’s commands? Paul’s question is one we also ought to ask ourselves: Who is your master?

    Opening illustration: A pastor was teaching a Bible Information Class to a young couple who were brand new Christians. The first lesson was on law and gospel - the two basic messages in Scripture. The pastor explained the law: God desires us to be perfect, but we are sinful and can never reach ...read more

  • Inner Strength Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,526 views

    The Spirit provides Christians with an inner strength that enables us to endure with patience and joy.

    Colossians 1:1-14 “Inner Strength” INTRODUCTION Our text today contains one of my favorite Bible verses. It was a passage of scripture that I learned when I participated in a weekend retreat in high school. The verse is Colossians 1:10, “To lead a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

  • “benefits For Being In The Ministry”

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,329 views

    BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY I. YOU WILL BE FRUITFUL. II. YOU WILL BE FULFILLED. III. THE CHURCH WILL BE FORTIFIED. "A church that does not value gift-based ministry will not grow to maturity."

    “BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY” TEXT: John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: Serving the Lord in the Ministry is our great privilege and its worth rewarding. Somebody says; “you cannot get anything in serving the Lord in the church” Why some people have this negative feeling when ...read more

  • The Savior Of Souls

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 14, 2014
     | 6,377 views

    Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is able to save all to the uttermost. He saves from sin, condemnation, and death. We are saved to live with God eternally. Through His salvation believers will be citizens of the New Heaven and the New Earth.

    THE SAVIOR OF SOULS Hebrews 7:25, "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Job in chapter 42 and verse two said that he knew that the LORD could do everything. (Illustration) "In 1981, a Minnesota ...read more

  • This Is The Life! Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021
     | 4,625 views

    The life God intended for us is filled with fruitfulness, increasing knowledge of God, power from above, and an attitude of thanks and praise.

    Picture yourself right now lying on a tropical beach, the gentle sound of waves and the sea gulls in the background, the palm branches waving in the light breeze above you – “this is the life!” On this cold winter day, I would love to be there right now. But here we are and I would like to ...read more

  • Warnings Against False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 28, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    What does Jesus say about those who lead people astray?

    Introduction This is my last sermon here at GCC. When the realization that I was going to resign and move on into other avenues of ministry came to me. One of the first areas I mulled over was what I would say during my last message. I had always considered this day to be much further ahead in the ...read more