Ukraine Missions Trip Report
We read in Acts 14 that when Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch in Syria that they gave a report of their work. In fact it says in v. 27 of that chapter “When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles” (NET). Here at GBC it is our custom as such to take time to hear the reports from…
“True Friends – Defining Biblical Friendship”
We continue with the life of David. After the account of David & Goliath, the next major part of David’s life that we find is the friendship between Jonathan & David. The bond between these two men was like that of brothers. Think about the friends that you have in your life. Think about their qualities, characteristics, what makes them who they are. As we look at the friendship between Jonathan & David, we are going to look at what…
“It’s Not the Children’s Version of David & Goliath” (Part 1)
Many will remember the story of David and Goliath, most likely from their time in Sunday School. In Sunday School though the key focus was often on the fact that the little man overcame the giant. There is much more to the biblical account than that though and many more lessons that we can learn that will challenge our personal walk with God. So what else can we learn? What might you have missed in the past? Tune in to…
“Bitter Roots Yield Bitter Fruit”
If you have ever planted a garden, you know that the care you put into it and what you feed the plants determines a lot about the outcome later on–how much the plants yield and the quality of the produce. This sermon looks at the beginning of the story of David–King Saul. It looks at his start and what he yielded.
“Three Simple Reasons Why We’re Here”
It is always a pleasure to hear from the missionaries that Grace Bible Church supports. This week, Justin Kron was with us. Justin and his family serve with Chosen People Ministries, sharing the gospel and that the Messiah has come to Jewish people in the Chicago-land area. Justin also often leads trips to Israel. Take a few moments to listen to his update and encouragement.
“Fellowship with the Living God”
As you read various psalms that David wrote, you see the intimacy of his relationship with God. He was not afraid to speak his mind before the Lord and share the struggles he was going through and tell God that it was down right awful and asking God when He was going to show up. We also see him praising God for His character and various qualities and even the Law itself which was worth innumerable value to David. In…
“Learn from My…Follow My…Watch & Learn”
Ever remember your parents saying phrases to you as a kid like: learn from my example or follow my example or don’t make the same mistakes I did or just very simply watch and learn. God have given us examples in our lives, many godly men and women, from whom we can learn many valuable life lessons. The same is true of the Scriptures. There are many men and women who are examples to us and from their examples, we can extra timeless principles…
“The Backyard Camping Feast”
We continue our series on the feasts of the national Israel. What does backyard camping have to do with a feast though? I didn’t remember any feast by that name. Turn to Leviticus 23 and spend sometime listening to this sermon that will educate you on the culture of Israel as well as challenge you with the Word of God.
“The Trumpet Call”
Maybe the title calls to your mind the hale of the bugle blower summoning men and women to the morning roll call. Or perhaps it calls to your mind an old great hymn of the faith and its lyrics. Looking back to Leviticus 23, you will find this talking about something much different. We don’t often look at the feasts and times or remembrance in the Old Testament, but for the next few weeks, we will be doing just that.…
“Where Do You Stand?”
We aren’t asking where are you currently in your day or when you normally stand in your home. We are talking about the Word of God. The morality of our country has changed much since its beginning. Even the Christian community has change much in its beliefs and what it considers to be true within the Word of God. This sermon explores how you personally view the Bible and God Himself. Ask yourself that question though – “Where Do You Stand?”…
“Three Teens”
This Sunday, our teens led the congregation in songs of praise to God. In light of that, Pastor Paul decided to look at three teens from Scripture and what lessons we could learn from them. It is interesting to see how people so young can have such an impact on others around them. Looking at three teens from both the Old and New Testaments, what can you learn from them. Take a few moments to listen and discover what lessons…
“Purpose in Suffering…Is It Possible?”
That’s a big question for believers. Suffering seems to be meaningless. If God is good, why doesn’t He just get rid of it? If He cares for us, why doesn’t He eliminate it? Those are honest questions we all ask at some point as believers…even if not out loud. The Scriptures tells us that, yes, purpose can be found in suffering. Paul expressed this. Jesus Himself understood this point. We will be exploring three different points (though there are many…
“If God Is Good…Balancing Life & Truth”
We look at the world around us and come face to face on a daily basis with the evil and suffering and pain that is present in this world. Turn on your local TV station at night and you will find report after report of bad news. How do we reconcile all we see on the news with what we read in Scripture saying that God is good? Mankind has provided a variety of solutions to this issue based upon…
“Glass or Wool?”
Odd sermon title isn’t it? What could Pastor Paul possibly be talking about from the Scriptures with a title like that? Through the course of the sermon, Pastor Paul pieces together passages of Scripture concerning the church as he puts together the puzzle giving to us a picture and basis for church membership. While he concludes with that topic, the application of the Scriptures throughout are much broader and will reach each listeners life.
“That Wasn’t Such a Good Idea” – Part 2
Here we finish up the last part of the short series on Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 18-20. Tune in as Pastor Paul concludes second half of this sermon looking at the decisions that Jehoshaphat made toward the end of his life and specifically in joining forces with Ahab. We pray you will be challenged in your walk with God and your own decision making process.
“That Wasn’t Such a Good Idea”
Ever have one of those moments when you get done saying something or just completed some action and looked back over and regretted it or said something similar to the title of this sermon – “That Wasn’t Such a Good Idea”? You’re not alone. We see several places throughout Scripture that as we trace the actions of the person and the outcome of those actions were are left repeating this all too familiar phrase. Hindsight is always 20/20 right?! Spend some…
“A Christian Response to Work”
The title was written before the sermon was completely written out. Paul in the last part of 2 Thessalonians 3 discusses the subject of work, but the principles we find there cover life in general in how we relate to one another and need to support each other. Take a few moments to listen to this sermon and be challenged in your ministry to others in the local body, your example before others as a redeemed child of God, and…
“Prayer & Confidence”
Two words. A very simple title. But those two words summarize the great truths that Paul expresses and challenges us to in this passage of 2 Thessalonians. As he wraps up his epistle, he focuses on these two subjects asking for the church to pray for him, the team, and the gospel of Christ Jesus. As he considered the church itself and it’s future, he was confident not in them alone but in the Lord and what He would bring…
IFCA National Youth Convention – GBC Teen Trip Report
In Acts 14:27, we read these words – “When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that He had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles” (NET). Following the example of Paul and Barnabas, we make it a practice here at GBC to report on the trips that we take. This year we went to the IFCA National Youth Convention in Cedarville, OH with a group of 8 teens.…
“Recipients of God’s Work”
One of the things that brings the greatest praise to my lips is thinking on the work of God in my life. We were lost in our trespasses and sins, deserving death, deserving eternal separation from God. And yet God, in His mercy and grace, reached out to us in love and brought to us salvation. The Apostle Paul touches on some of the work of God in our lives in this passage of 2 Thessalonians. Listen and discover how…