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Forgive Like Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:45:00 -0600

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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Forgive (and Give) Like Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:40:00 -0600

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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Salt and Light

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:20:00 -0600

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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Reflecting Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:15:00 -0600

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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Pray Like Jesus - Part 2 : The Lord's Prayer

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:15:00 -0600

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.
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Blessed By God - Part 2

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:10:00 -0600

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!
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Pray Like Jesus - Part 1

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:45:00 -0600

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.
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Blessed By God - Part 1

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:40:00 -0600

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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What does Jesus say about Worry?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:05:00 -0600

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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Prescription for Peace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0600

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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Wage War Like Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:45:00 -0600

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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In His Steps

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:40:00 -0600

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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The Gospel According to Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:59:00 -0600

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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The Gospel According to Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:50:00 -0600

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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Jesus Christ, Master Teacher

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:20:00 -0600

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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Jesus Christ, Master Teacher

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:15:00 -0600

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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On EARTH as it is in HEAVEN

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:10:00 -0600

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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Lessons in Faith

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:00:00 -0600

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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Gifted to Serve

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:45:00 -0600

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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Preoccupied with Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:10:00 -0600

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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Are You Ready for Christmas?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:10:00 -0600

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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The Real Story of Christmas

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:30:00 -0600

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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Our Greatest Problem Solved

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:50:00 -0600

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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The Work of Christ, Beginning to End: Conclusion to Series on Galatians

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:45:00 -0600

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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Free to Love

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:45:00 -0600

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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You Who Are Spiritual

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:40:00 -0600

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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Sons and Heirs

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:05:00 -0600

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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Giving Thanks

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

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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Wives, Respect Your Husbands

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:35:00 -0600

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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Keep In Step With The Spirit

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0600

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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The Harvest

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:59:00 -0600

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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Husbands, Love Your Wives

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0600

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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Freedom, Not Flesh

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:20:00 -0600

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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The Family - God's Original Small Group

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:59:00 -0600

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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Choose Freedom

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600

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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Live in Freedom

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:20:00 -0500

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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Search for Security

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Who Is In Control?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:10:00 -0500

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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Don't Forget to Remember

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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God, Our Father

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:30:00 -0500

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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Goodbye to the Nanny

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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No More Nanny!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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Sola Fide

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Oct 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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The Blessing of Abraham

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Oct 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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Faith and Works - Questions and Answers

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:45:00 -0500

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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Faith and Works

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Faith and Works - Questions and Answers

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:15:00 -0500

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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Faith and Works

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Keeping the Gospel Clear

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Is the Gospel Worth Fighting For?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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Bible Study Methods

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:45:00 -0500

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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Grace: Proven by its Power

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Grace: Proven by its Power

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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How to Die

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Ben Stuart
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson

The Gospel Under Siege

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Sep 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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The Gospel Under Siege

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Sep 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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Who are we and what are we called to do?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Called and Sent: GBC Vision

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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What's the Big Idea? - An Overview of Biblical Covenants

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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What's the Big Idea? - An Overview of Biblical Covenants

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Proverbs on Sexual Purity

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:45:00 -0500

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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Psalm 127: Unless the Lord Builds the House

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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A Proverbial Field Trip

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0500

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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As Iron Sharpens Iron

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 Aug 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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The Wisdom of Surrender

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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How Great is our God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500

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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Psalm 139: The Original Baby Announcement Psalm!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500

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.

Psalm 150

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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By whose agenda are you living?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Psalm 51: Your Spiritual Facial...Exfoliation and Rejuvenation

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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?

Psalm 23: The Lord, My Shepherd

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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The Way of Wisdom: Making Decisions Within The Will of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:20:00 -0500

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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Psalm 63: Wilderness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Life in Vanity Fair - An Overview of Ecclesiastes

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:45:00 -0500

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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Psalm 23: A Fresh Look at the Shepherd and the Sheep

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:30:00 -0500

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!

Make Each Day Count

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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.

The Strength of the Ox

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:10:00 -0500

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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Scriptural Directives for Fathers

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Psalm 2: The Coronation of the Son

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:30:00 -0500

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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Here Comes the Sun!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:20:00 -0500

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!

Psalm 1: The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:10:00 -0500

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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Why Do I LOVE the Psalms?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500

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!

Taking the Plunge - The meaning and significance of baptism

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:45:00 -0500

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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Psalm 112: The Blessings of the Righteous

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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We Are Significant People

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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The World's Most Powerful Muscle

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:10:00 -0500

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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The Art of Skillful Living

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:45:00 -0500

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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The Journey of Babu Pimplekar

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:10:00 -0500

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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The Duty of Joy

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:15:00 -0500

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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Pathway to Peace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Trained to Worship

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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The Value of Money

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 May 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Learning the Mystery of Contentment

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 May 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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Can't we all just get along? Reducing and Resolving Conflict

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Reconciled... For the Sake of Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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To Know Christ is Life, The Rest is Just Details

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:40:00 -0500

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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To Know Christ is Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:35:00 -0500

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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Easter, are you missing it?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:15:00 -0500

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.

The Real Thing

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:10:00 -0500

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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Messiah in the Passover

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Apr 2009 23:45:00 -0500

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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Imitate Those who Imitate Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:35:00 -0500

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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Imitators of Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:30:00 -0500

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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Work Out Your Salvation!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:59:00 -0500

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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Work Out Your Salvation!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:55:00 -0500

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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All We Like Sheep

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0500

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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Refuge in Life's Storms

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:55:00 -0500

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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Becoming One

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Mar 2009 23:45:00 -0500

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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Christology

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:55:00 -0500

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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Being One

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 21:45:00 -0600

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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A Worthy Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:00:00 -0600

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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Worthy of the Gospel

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:55:00 -0600

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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Magnify Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:20:00 -0600

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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To Live is ________

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:45:00 -0600

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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Turn your World Upside Down

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Feb 2009 23:59:00 -0600

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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A Paradigm for Suffering

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0600

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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Good... Better... or Best?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 4 Feb 2009 22:45:00 -0600

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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Good... Better... or Best?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Feb 2009 21:50:00 -0600

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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Earthly Occupation of Heavenly Citizens

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:50:00 -0600

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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Citizens of Heaven, Partners in Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:45:00 -0600

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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Earthly Priorities for Heavenly Citizens

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:45:00 -0600

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. In just the first two verses of the book we learn about the new identity that all citizens of heaven have received, an identity wholly founded in our connection to Jesus Christ and revealed by Paul in three parts. We are saints in Christ, we are slaves of Christ, and we are servant-leaders for Christ.
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Earthly Priorities for Heavenly Citizens

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:10:00 -0600

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. Because we are in Christ through faith in His gospel, we have a perfect eternity awaiting us. Because we are in Christ and yet still in this world, our priorities are determined for us - to pursue Jesus Christ and to proclaim His name, in unity with the people of God.
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A Worthy New Year's Resolution

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is a remarkable truth in Ephesians 2:10 that can revolutionize our understanding of the way God has set things up for us to serve and honor Him.
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Submission and Collision

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-4:19
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How we respond to or deal with authority and conflict are great benchmarks of our growing in Christ.
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Hitting Reset

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 23:15:00 -0600

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Titus Preview
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Entering a New Year provides us a fresh chance to realign how we live with what we believe. Such incongruity so often exists between our beliefs and our lifestyle at times due to lack of knowledge, a tendency to forget, and a consistent inability to apply truth. The book of Titus centers on the key relationship between our doctrine and our lifestyle.
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Trusting in God's Sovereignty

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:40:00 -0600

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Psalm 103:15-19
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we enter a new year there is much concern about the future economically, politically, globally etc. As a believer we cannot afford to lose our perspective and become fearful. We will look at Psalm 103:15-19 and restore our confidence in the sovereignty of God: 1. God is sovereign over his creation, 2. God is sovereign over history, 3. God is sovereign over all our individual circumstances. God has not abandoned anyone - even though some may think so. As we enter a new year - We need to come to the realization and believe with all our heart that God is in sovereign control of all life. Psalm 103:19 The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his sovereignty rules over all !!

Taking Stock of This Year

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Let's end this year with an honest self-evaluation. How did I do as a follower of Jesus this year? Paul gives us three helpful criteria for evaluation in Romans 12:1-2. (1) Did I daily dedicate all of myself to God? (2) Did I consistently resist the influence of the world? (3) Did I practice the spiritual disciplines to allow the Holy Spirit to transform me?
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Good News of Great Joy

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Joy is not happiness (temporal feeling based on good "happenings"). Joy is found in Jesus Christ through the eternal meeting of our greatest need.
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Proclamation of Peace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0600

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:14
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
During the Christmas season, we have the opportunity to be ambassadors of the peace of Jesus Christ, who came to provide lasting peace for those who trust in Him.
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Angels: God's Glorious Servants

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:20:00 -0600

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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Ready to Meet your Maker?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When this life ends, all believers will stand before Jesus Christ to be judged based on our deeds. Though we will already be in heaven through faith alone in Christ, at His Judgment Seat some will receive honor because they prepared well in this life, while others will experience profound shame because they didn't. So how do you prepare now for your own Judgment Day? First, OBEY Christ in every area of life, for consistent obedience brings reward and the opportunity to rule with Jesus. Second, GIVE your time, abilities, and money to the growth of God's church, for as you do, you invest the things of this world, which you can't keep anyways, in a heavenly account that earns you eternal reward.
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Living in Heaven's Light

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Dec 2008 22:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our present earthly experience is like a shadow cast by heaven's light. The greater reality awaits us, but how can we live now in heaven's light? How should our perspective and our practice be changed in light of the everlasting glory that is about to be revealed to us, the glorious presence of our Lord in which we will live forever and ever?
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The Resurrection of the King

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 23:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The resurrection of Christ assures us that we are forgiven of our sins, that we have spiritual life, and that we will live eternally. His resurrection provides us with the ultimate hope for the future.
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What Will We Do in Heaven?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Bible reveals heaven to be a place full of significant, rewarding, exciting activities. Greatest of all, eternity will be punctuated by moments of intensely satisfying, all-consuming, spontaneous worship as all of creation joins in singing the praises of God. That worship will be fed by our second eternal activity - learning. We will never stop growing in our knowledge of God and His creation. Third, we will feast together in the presence of God, eating and drinking with thankful hearts. Finally, for all eternity, we will rule over creation at Jesus' right hand, for we are God's family, and ruling the universe is the family business!
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Heaven: Extreme Human Makeover

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We need a lot of work. Our bodies are broken, and along with our bodies our minds are bent, our wills undermined, and our emotions distorted. We are born with the curse of degeneration and death upon every part of our being and personality. However, and this is a big "however," the hope of heaven gives us the assurance that one day we will see Jesus, and we will be transformed into His likeness. We will be like Him. We will become all that we, as creatures made in His image, were designed to be.
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Heaven: Is It Worth The Wait?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Revelation 21
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Bible reveals that we have so much to look forward to after death. When we die, we will live in a paradise garden where, freed from sin, we will see God face-to-face. But God has even greater things in store for us in the future stages of heaven when we receive our resurrected bodies, when we are given the best, most fulfilling job we've ever had, and when we finally walk with Him on the resurrected, perfected earth. This phenomenal future gives us hope in this life in any circumstance.
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Heaven: Is It Worth The Wait?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Bible reveals that we have so much to look forward to after death. In the present heavens we will live with God, freed from sin and suffering to enjoy and worship Him. In the future heavens we will receive our perfected resurrection bodies and enjoy an earth fully freed from the curse of sin, perfect beyond our holiest dreams.
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Fill the Throne Room!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Revelation 7:9-10
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The church is bound to engage with the Lord of Glory in His cause. It is our unspeakable privilege to be caught up with Him in the greatest movement in history - the ingathering of the elect 'from all tribes and tongues and peoples and nations' -- John Piper
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Inhabitants of Heaven

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:30:00 -0600

Speaker: Doug Meyerdirk
Scripture: Revelation 7:9-10
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The church is bound to engage with the Lord of Glory in His cause. It is our unspeakable privilege to be caught up with Him in the greatest movement in history - the ingathering of the elect 'from all tribes and tongues and peoples and nations' -- John Piper
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Defeating Doubt

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 7:18-28
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Have you ever struggled with doubt? Have you doubted God's existence or the truth of the gospel? Or have you doubted something the Bible says about God, that He loves you, forgives you, hears you? If so, you are not alone. All believers struggle from time to time with doubt, even such mature saints as Moses, Elijah, and in Luke 7, John the Baptist. From John's example we learn that doubt is not necessarily sin or a sign of immaturity. It can actually be a cause of great growth in our lives IF we respond to it rightly.
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Why not NOW?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 Nov 2008 22:30:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 14:1-21
Series: Heaven
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This world is broken. Deep inside we know this is true. We know that we were made for something more, and so we are called to patiently wait...because the best is yet to come, because we have a great work to do, and because we are not alone while we wait.
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Six Steps to Reach the Lost

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Acts 17
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We know that we should be sharing our faith, but few of us are doing it on a regular basis. How do we close this gap between knowing about evangelism, and actually practicing it? How do we take something as huge, overwhelming, and scary as "evangelism" and make it a practical part of our everyday lives? Paul gives us the answer in six practical, relatively easy steps found in Acts 17. To reach the lost, we need to CARE about them, INITIATE with them, ADAPT our message to their needs, FOCUS on the essentials of the gospel, COMMIT to them for the long-haul, and PRAY for them to the God who saves.
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Always Ready

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Acts 17
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
If we are paying attention, and we are prepared, opportunities are all around us to share the greatest news...the free gift of forgiveness of sins and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Are you ready? Are you willing and eager? Do you know how to speak the words of the gospel in a relevant and engaging manner? God can and will give us the words and the boldness to tell others of His great work on our behalf.
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The Church: IN the world, not OF the world

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 17:11-18
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
This world is not our ultimate home. Our destiny, our hope, is with the Lord for all of eternity. It would be foolish for us to invest all of our energy attempting to find fulfillment in this life. However, as long as we are here, we are on a mission. We are called to bring truth and grace to bear on every relationship, every responsibility, every arena of life in which we live.
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The Church: In the World, Not of the World

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 17:11-18
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
This world is not our ultimate home. Our destiny, our hope, is with the Lord for all of eternity. It would be foolish for us to invest all of our energy attempting to find fulfillment in this life. However, as long as we are here, we are on a mission. We are called to bring truth and grace to bear on every relationship, every responsibility, every arena of life in which we live.
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The Church: Powerful Through Prayer

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: John 16:23-24
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Prayer is unnatural, even for the most spiritual among us. Yet nothing is as valuable. Prayer is our greatest privilege, it changes us for the better, and God really does act on it. Jesus set an example of prioritizing prayer. Are we willing to learn from Him?
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The Church: Powerful Through Prayer

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Prayer is unnatural, even for the most spiritual among us. We must learn to pray, and we can only grow in prayer through practice. Jesus set an example and provided instruction for enjoying intimacy with His Father through prayer. Are we willing to learn from Him? Are we willing to grow and change rather than just complain that our prayer life is not what it should be?
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The Church: We are one because He is One

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Oct 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:1-16
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Church is one because God is one. We are called together to reflect the nature and attributes of God - His unity, His creativity, His love. We have the privilege of reflecting to a broken world the very love that exists between Father, Son and Spirit.
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Here Comes the Bride

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Though we merit nothing more than to be Christ's slaves, He has chosen us to be His perfect bride. This beautiful picture of the Church as Christ's much-loved bride is presented throughout the New Testament. It reveals, first, the radical love of God for us, proven in His choice of such an unworthy bride and His willingness to pay such a costly price to purchase us - the death of His one and only Son. It reveals, second, the basis of our incredible hope in this life, because on that day when takes the church as His bride we will experience unparalleled joy and satisfaction that only His love can provide. And finally, it reveals our responsibility as His bride, to be wholly devoted to Him and to walk in obedient submission to Him so that we will have reason to rejoice rather than to be ashamed when we see Him face-to-face.
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Getting More from God's Word

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's Word is our foundation. But like all things that take effort, to learn from and apply God's Word, we need both the desire and the ability to do it. Why should we want to be in God's Word? Because unlike most anything else in life, we can absolutely depend on it. And more than any other book, seminar, or counselor, it provides the help we desperately need to make our lives work. As we grow in our desire for God's Word, how do we then refine our ability to get more out of it? We grow as students of God's Word as we learn and practice a simple four-step method that helps us clearly observe, accurately interpret, and powerfully apply God's Word.
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The Church: Stewards of God's Grace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 1:14-18
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God supplies what He requires. The Law was holy and just, but it had no power to transform us, no power to enable us to become what God had designed us to be - temples of the Holy Spirit, radiating His glory throughout the world. But when God sent His Son, we became sons and daughters through the grace of God. Grace is powerful; grace is free; grace is unconditionally available to all. Through grace we have eternal life and eternal access to the presence of God. Thank God for His grace in Jesus Christ.
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Lessons in Worship

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Psalm 63, 145
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
We hear the word "worship" all the time and know that it's important, but do we really know what it is? And more importantly, do we really know how to do it? From Psalm 145 we will learn from David first that worship is Surprisingly Simple. It is simply proclaiming to God to ourselves and to others how great He is. Second, we will learn that worship is Sunday to Saturday. Worship must not be limited to a one-hour block on Sunday; we must learn to nurture hearts of worship all week long. David continues to instruct in Psalm 63, where from his hardships we find that Suffering can Strengthen our worship. Finally, we see that worship is Supremely Satisfying, the most satisfying activity we will ever participate in.
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Imperatives of Worship

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Psalm 63
Series: The Church: Stewards of The Mystery
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The primary calling of God's people in every age has been the same - worship. To proclaim God's worth above all competitive allegiances. To proclaim God's worth in truth; as He is, not as we imagine Him to be. To proclaim God's worth in every place, at all times and with our entire being. This is the calling of God's people.
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The Hope of Glory

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Revelation 5:9-10
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's purpose is to fill the earth with His glory through men and women, co-rulers created in His image. Although that purpose was interrupted by the fall, God has never abandoned His original intention. Instead, He sent His Son, the God-Man, to redeem all of creation and put it back under the glorious rule of God. By aligning all of our lives with God's purpose we find meaning, significance and joy.
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The Hope of Glory

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Revelation 5:9-10
Series: None
Series Order: None

Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's purpose is to fill the earth with His glory through men and women, co-rulers created in His image. Although that purpose was interrupted by the fall, God has never abandoned His original intention. Instead, He sent His Son, the God-Man, to redeem all of creation and put it back under the glorious rule of God. By aligning all of our lives with God's purpose we find meaning, significance and joy.
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Grace Bible Church Southwood - Who are we?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Who has God called us to be and to do at Grace Bible Church Southwood? Paul's three commands in 2 Tim 2:1-6 form the foundation of our church's identity. First, we are a people who rely everyday not on our own resources but on God's grace as our strength. Second, strengthened by God's grace, we are dedicated to raising up next-generation leaders (leaders who constantly develop new leaders) to reach our world for Christ. Third, we willingly suffer the hardships that come from a faithful life for the sake of eternal reward.
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God is Love

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 John 3:16
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 12
God's love is active. God's love is sacrificial. God's love reflected in our relationships with one another is the greatest indicator of our spiritual maturity and the greatest sign to the world that we are followers of Christ.
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Sovereign God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 11
God has the authority and power to do whatever He chooses. Although we do not always understand His ways, we can rest in His sovereignty. And as the only creatures made in His image, we too can make significant choices, within His sovereign realm, that bring honor and glory to His reputation on the earth.
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Compassion

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 10
In order to become compassionate people we must first experience God's mercy and compassion through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Compassion is love in action and was modeled by Jesus Christ. Jesus saw the needs of the people around him, felt compassion for them and gave His life for them.
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Justice for All

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Habakkuk
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 09
God is righteous. God is just. God always acts consistently with His perfect character. We may not always understand or agree with His timing or His methods, but He calls us to trust in Him at all times and in all circumstances.
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The Holiness of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 08
The dazzling 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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God of Grace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 07
We hear the word "grace" all the time, but do we really appreciate how magnificent this word is? From Exodus 33-34 and Ephesians 1-2, God will unveil the beauty of His grace to us. We will see that His grace is absolutely unmerited, it is a fundamental part of His eternal nature and plan, it is most beautiful when seen alongside His terrifying glory, it is key to all of our hopes, and it is the most costly gift He has given or will ever give to us. In response, let us return thanks to Him and invite others to share in His grace.
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The Battle for Truth

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14a
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 06
We have been in a battle for truth ever since the garden of Eden. We are living in a society today where authentic biblical Christianity is considered a thing of the past, where biblical truth and certainty are under fire. In this message we will examine the Bible to see that God is Truth and the source of all truth. We will look at Truth in a post-modern world bringing awareness to this spiritual battle and conclude with some practical ramifications of this overarching attribute of God.
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The Mind of the Maker

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Jul 2008 22:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 05
God knows all things and acts accordingly - He is both omniscient and wise. This leads us to confession of our "hidden" sins, it gives us comfort because we serve a God who knows our every need, and it motivates us to pursue His boundless wisdom freely available to those who ask in faith.
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Grace in Action

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher, Pat Coyle
Scripture: Ephesians 4
Series: None
Series Order: None
God has gifted and called each member of the Body of Christ to a unique and significant role. Don't miss out on His calling.
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Loyal Love

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 04
One of the most important words in the Bible is the word hesed, most often translated as "lovingkindness." Not only is the word descriptive of a divine attribute, but it is also the key word for covenant relationships, whether between God and people, or between people themselves.
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God Immutable

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Robby Roberts
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 03
As the truth about God's unchanging plans impacts our lives, then He leads us to follow His will wherever it takes and whatever it costs.

God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Jun 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 02
The Trinity is a doctrine of highest importance - revealed, and therefore understandable; yet mysterious, and therefore unfathomable in many respects. God exists eternally as One God in three separate but equal Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This truth has profound implications for our worship, for our own relationships, and for our purpose and meaning in this world and the next.
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Dick Davison Memorial Service

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 5 Jun 2008 23:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Series: None
Series Order: None
Dick Davison was a gift from God to this church for over four decades. We will greatly miss him, but we have no doubt that he has already heard from our Lord, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master."

Who are You, Lord? Introduction to the Attributes of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 01
Do we really know God as He is? If so, are those beliefs merely theoretical, or have they been allowed to change the way that we live, the way that we worship, our attitudes, decisions, and even our emotions? Our study of the attributes of God intends to bring not only greater illumination to our minds, but also to transform us more and more into the very image of the God whom we worship.
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Who is my God? Introduction to the Attributes of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:35:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: Attributes of God
Series Order: 01
Do we really know God as He is? If so, are those beliefs merely theoretical, or have they been allowed to change the way that we live, the way that we worship, our attitudes, decisions, and even our emotions? Our study of the attributes of God intends to bring not only greater illumination to our minds, but also to transform us more and more into the very image of the God whom we worship.
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Operation Summer Growth

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:05:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16
Series: None
Series Order: None
We have been called to engage in a divinely ordained battle. If we fail to plan or prepare we will be overcome by our adversary. Lessons learned by Israel as they battled the Amalekites serve as a model for us as we prepare to move forward with the Lord.
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Honest to God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 32
Series: None
Series Order: None
Being honest to God allows me to experience God's forgiveness: the divine release from the baggage of my sin.
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A Role Model for Motherhood

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
Series: None
Series Order: None
Facing great challenges, Hannah, the mother of Samuel, turned to God with believing prayer and dedicated herself to honoring and praising Him. As a result, God blessed her with a child, whom she consecrated to the Lord. Hannah serves as an inspiring model for mothers of all ages.
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Divine Ophthalmology

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 May 2008 20:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Malachi 2:17-4:6
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 28
Just like the Israelites in Malachi's day, we are often limited by short-sighted vision which sees life only as it is at this moment, when God is not yet judging sin or rewarding righteousness. And in that short-sightedness, sin becomes excusable and even reasonable. But in this passage, God corrects our vision so that we can see long-range as He does. God reminds us that His perfect and unbearable justice is coming to earth when Christ returns, and it will utterly destroy His enemies. And he reminds us that on that Day, He will reward our righteous deeds beyond our wildest dreams. So live everyday of this life in light of that Day when Christ returns.
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Celebration and Dedication

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 27
After completing the walls, God's people celebrated His faithfulness and power as they dedicated the walls. Exuberant joy filled their worship.

Marriage Matters

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:05:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 26
Although God's people continued to go through the motions of worship, they were enjoying no intimacy with Him. Their practice of divorcing their Jewish wives and marrying wives who worshipped foreign gods had destroyed the genuineness of their worship. God called them to return to covenant faithfulness (both to their spouses and to Him) and the enjoyment of His blessings.
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Marriage Mistakes

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 26
Although God's people continued to go through the motions of worship, they were enjoying no intimacy with Him. Their practice of divorcing their Jewish wives and marrying wives who worshipped foreign gods had destroyed the genuineness of their worship. God called them to return to covenant faithfulness (both to their spouses and to Him) and the enjoyment of His blessings.
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The Privilege of Service

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 25
Revelation 5:9-10 provides a vivid explanation is given for the significance of Jesus Christ's death. "And they sang a new song, saying, 'Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.'" Priesthood is our calling and destiny. We were created and redeemed to represent God upon the earth. It is our greatest privilege. Malachi warned the priests of his day, and he warns us today, that we should not take God or this privilege lightly.
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The Price of Privilege

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 25
Revelation 5:9-10 provides a vivid explanation is given for the significance of Jesus Christ's death. "And they sang a new song, saying, 'Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.'" Priesthood is our calling and destiny. We were created and redeemed to represent God upon the earth. It is our greatest privilege. Malachi warned the priests of his day, and he warns us today, that we should not take God or this privilege lightly.
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Are We Serving a Meal Fit for a King?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14; 3:8-12
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 24
God has demonstrated His commitment to Israel, but Israel's commitment to God is far less than what He deserves. By analogy, if they were to make similar overtures to earthly authorities, their actions would be rejected. So God reminds them exactly who He is - the God with whom they have a special relationship, the God who will be worshipped appropriately by all nations. It is our privilege to worship, and in worshipping appropriately to draw all nations to the Lord.
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Serving Leftovers Tonight?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 24
God has demonstrated His commitment to Israel, but Israel's commitment to God is far less than what He deserves. By analogy, if they were to make similar overtures to earthly authorities, their actions would be rejected. So God reminds them exactly who He is - the God with whom they have a special relationship, the God who will be worshipped appropriately by all nations. It is our privilege to worship, and in worshipping appropriately to draw all nations to the Lord.
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Where is the Love?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 23
We doubt God's love when we overlook our own responsibility, ignore the evidence of His love and fail to look beyond ourselves.
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All You Need Is Love

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:25:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 23
When life gets tough, rather than doubting God's love, remind yourself that: it's our fault, not God's fault; God's unwavering love is proven in His election of us before time began; God has a greater purpose for us in this life.
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Your Best Life... Is Not Now

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15
Series: None
Series Order: None
The necessity of resurrection. The meaning of resurrection. The hope of resurrection.
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"Obedience" - Easy to Say, Tough to Do

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Nehemiah 10
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 22
God calls us to rededicate ourselves today to fully obey Him. But that's no surprise! We all know we should be obeying God more faithfully. The question is, why don't we?! In this section of Nehemiah we learn how to silence the two most common objections we use to avoid rededicating ourselves to obedience.
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Knock-Out Guilt

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 Mar 2008 18:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Nehemiah 9
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 21
Have you ever been overwhelmed by guilt? By God's grace, there is an answer to the guilt and sorrow that our sins create: confession. Biblical confession in the pattern of Nehemiah 9 includes our declaration to God of what we have done wrong, in honesty and without excuse. But it doesn't end there. Confession also includes our declaration to God of what He has done for us as our Creator, our gracious promise-maker, our faithful promise-keeper, and our compassionate promise-restorer even after we have sinned.
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Listen! God is Speaking!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 8
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 20
While the walls remained destroyed, it was physically impossible for the people to worship despite the completion of the temple. Enemies continually threatened the lives of worshippers (4:2). Upon completion of the walls, there was a greater level of security (6:15; 7:1). Now the people could get on with the business of worship. Ezra stepped in at this point to give spiritual direction by reading the Law, so long neglected. The people responded with celebration, confession of their sins, and remembrance of the faithfulness of the Lord.
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Curing the Decay of Disunity

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 5
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 19
Nehemiah's determination turned to anger. Attacks from enemies were to be expected, but God's own people hurting one another was reprehensible. The people of the land were called to restore a worshipping community for the glory of God's reputation. How could they do this if some were profiting by the destruction of their brothers? Nehemiah confronted his fellow Israelites, gave them specific directives to remedy the harm they had done, and then he led them by example. He sacrificed for God's people and surrendered his right to personal profit. The result was a unified community, glorifying God together.
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Beyond Justice to Generosity

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:40:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Nehemiah 5
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 19
Nehemiah's determination turned to anger. Attacks from enemies were to be expected, but God's own people hurting one another was reprehensible. The people of the land were called to restore a worshipping community for the glory of God's reputation. How could they do this if some were profiting by the destruction of their brothers? Nehemiah confronted his fellow Israelites, gave them specific directives to remedy the harm they had done, and then he led them by example. He sacrificed for God's people and surrendered his right to personal profit. The result was a unified community, glorifying God together.
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Praise the Lord and Pick Up Your Sword

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:30:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23 & 6:1-9
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 18
As the Jews began to make progress on rebuilding the wall, opposition intensified. Even after completion of the wall, the opposition did not relent. Nehemiah met the opposition in the strength and wisdom of the Lord. He trusted in God and took very practical steps to insure the continuation of God's work. Anyone and everyone who participates in the work of God on earth will experience opposition. Will we respond in faith, wisdom and strength? Or will we allow discouragement to overwhelm us, bringing God's work through us to a halt?
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Praise the Lord and Pick Up Your Sword

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23 & 6:1-9
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 18
As the Jews began to make progress on rebuilding the wall, opposition intensified. Even after completion of the wall, the opposition did not relent. Nehemiah met the opposition in the strength and wisdom of the Lord. He trusted in God and took very practical steps to insure the continuation of God's work. Anyone and everyone who participates in the work of God on earth will experience opposition. Will we respond in faith, wisdom and strength? Or will we allow discouragement to overwhelm us, bringing God's work through us to a halt?
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Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 17
In Nehemiah 3, God demonstrates how He uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary plan.
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Eyes to See, Ears to Hear

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 16
Nehemiah gathered strength and discerned God's vision through a lengthy time of prayer (ch. 1). Following the vision God placed in the heart of Nehemiah for Jerusalem's future, this godly servant-leader quietly gathered information, made plans and then planted the seed of hope in the hearts of the leaders around him. God gave the vision first to Nehemiah, but every one of God's servants had a part to play.
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Big God, Bold Faith

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 15
Nehemiah patiently waited and prayed for four months. When opportunity arose, although the risk was great and he feared for his life, he made his request with boldness. Patient prayer resulted in courageous action. As a result of God's favor, the king granted Nehemiah's request.
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The Beginning of a Great Work Part 2: Nehemiah's Prayer

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 14
Nehemiah faced impossible circumstances. And yet he was able to pray with boldness because he knew his God. To know God, we must know His word. To know His word is to know His will. As a result of Nehemiah's prayer and courage, seemingly impossible things happen. Do we know how to pray in this way?
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The Beginning of a Great Work Part 1: Nehemiah's Perspective

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 13
In biblical times, the walls of a city held great significance. They represented the local deity's concern for his people and his power to protect them. Broken walls... weak god... great dishonor for both the god and his people. Yahweh, the King, not just of a limited earthly location but of all the universe, was dishonored by the condition of His holy city, Jerusalem. The temple had been restored under the leadership of Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the high priest and through the exhortation of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. However, the people were afraid to worship because the city afforded them no protection. Therefore God raised up another generation of leaders, headed by Nehemiah and Ezra and exhorted by the prophet Malachi, to rebuild the walls and reform the worship. As we study the books of Nehemiah and Malachi this semester, may God instruct us in lessons of spiritual leadership and may we discover how we can courageously bring Him honor in our own generation. Our God is strong! Our God deserves all honor and glory!
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Have a Purposeful New Year!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 22:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
The New Year is a great time for us to align (or re-align) our priorities to God's priorities for our lives.
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Emotions: To Feel or Not To Feel

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:40:00 -0600

Speaker: Zack Nigliazzo
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
A Biblical snapshot of the topic of emotions and specifically the emotion of fear.
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A Fresh Set of Eyes

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Luke 2:15-20
Series: None
Series Order: None
This Christmas, look at the message of Jesus with a fresh perspective and respond accordingly.
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Help for the Merry-less

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Revelation 4-5
Series: None
Series Order: None
Christmas for so many of us is not a time of joy but a time of busyness, stress, discouragement, and even grief. Yet as Revelation chapters 4 and 5 help us understand, no one has ever experienced a worse Christmas than Jesus did! He exchanged the beauty, bliss, and perfection of heaven for the humiliation, pain, and suffering of His life among us. And as a result, if Christmas this year finds you less than joyful, then turn to Him who perfectly understands your pain and who has proved His infinite love for you by experiencing His own "worst Christmas!"
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Prepare Him Room

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Series: None
Series Order: None
Was Jesus Christ warmly received when He first came to earth? On the contrary - He was completely ignored, except by shepherds who were knocked to the ground by dazzling angels and the Magi who saw amazing signs in the stars. A "generous" inn keeper gave the world's pronouncement - "NO ROOM." "NO ROOM" is so often a metaphor for our lives at Christmas. We are able to make room for another shirt, another dress, another gadget, another toy. But is there room for Jesus Christ, God in human flesh, King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Will you make room for Him during this holiday that celebrates His arrival?
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The Star of Bethlehem

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 Dec 2007 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Rick Larson
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Scholars debate whether the Star of Bethlehem is a legend created by the early church or a miracle that marked the advent of Christ. Is it possible that the star was a real astronomical event?
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Pack Your Bags and Prepare Your Heart

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:00:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ezra 8
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 12
Having received his commission from King Artaxerxes, Ezra prepared his fellow exiles for the journey home to discharge their duties to both God and king. The journey proved to be a success, because Ezra prepared his people both spiritually and practically. His appointed task was specific; therefore, he had to assemble the right group of people, people with the necessary skills and character. The journey itself would be a test, so they began the journey with fasting and prayer and concluded it with worship rather than frenetic activity. Observing the example of Ezra, we can ask ourselves, How are we preparing for the journey of life?
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Thanksgiving: Indulging in Gratitude

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Series: None
Series Order: None

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Following the Example of Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:40:00 -0600

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
Series: None
Series Order: None
If we are to fulfill the great commission, we must learn to follow the example of our Lord Jesus. Having seen the need, Jesus got involved. Each of us, as a follower of Jesus Christ, has an obligation to be involved. We need to have his eyes, his compassion for the lost and follow his lead to pray for more laborers. And do something practical in the area of missions!
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Ezra: Skilled Servant of God and King

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Nov 2007 23:35:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Ezra 7
Series: Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Malachi
Series Order: 11
In 458 B.C. Ezra led the second return of exiles to the Promised Land. Because he was trusted, King Artaxerxes (464-424 B.C.) charged him with restoring civil and religious order among his people. Ezra's skill for this role came from his study of God's word (he knew it), his personal application of God's word (he lived it), his ability to pass on these life-giving truths to others of his generation (he reproduced it) and the favor of the Lord empowering him (he understood the source of real change).
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