Grace Bible Church Sermons, High-bandwidth version

Free from Law

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 7:1-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's Law is good. It's holy. It's useful. But when we try to use the Law, or any other list of rules, to draw us closer to God, failure inevitably follows. The rules just become an inspiration to sin. They can tell us what to do, but they can't help us do it. So thank God that He has freed us from the Law so that we might draw near to Him in a new way, in the way of grace!
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No Life In The Law

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 7:1-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's Law is good. It's holy. It's useful. But when we try to use the Law, or any other list of rules, to draw us closer to God, failure inevitably follows. The rules just become an inspiration to sin. They can tell us what to do, but they can't help us do it. So thank God that He has freed us from the Law so that we might draw near to Him in a new way, in the way of grace!
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Romans 1-6 Review

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1-6
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The first half of Romans answers some of life's greatest questions. What's wrong with this world, and whose fault is it? What hope do we have in the midst of our sin? Is God's grace in salvation free or costly? Why shouldn't justified people sin? Why are we here; what's our purpose in life? We'll answer these questions and more by looking back through the most significant passages in Romans 1-6.
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Romans 1-6 Review

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1-6
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The book of Romans is not about us. It is not simply about how men and women "get saved." Romans is about God, and specifically, His righteousness. In Romans the Apostle Paul demonstrates that God is righteous in all that He is and in all that He does - He is righteous in the condemnation of all sin, in the justification of sinners, in the sanctification of the justified, in the outworking of His plan in history, and He manifests His righteous through our lives to a fallen world.
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Authority on Display

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus demonstrates his Authority over disease, demonic, and nature. The real question is how should we respond to his power? I think by looking at how He yields his unparalleled power we will find that He is Lord and easy to submit our lives to.
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Social Justice and the People of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Ryan Poehl
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As Christians, we are to called to be cognizant of the ways in which our society doesn't match the righteousness of God, and to be agents of change. With this in mind, we must keep the gospel as the primary motivation for social transformation.
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God's Master Plan

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 22:40:00 -0600

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
One of the most magnificent verses in all of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:21. It is the central truth of the Scriptures. At the start of this new year what better time to look at the deeper meaning of the cross and by faith, commit to communicate these truths in this new year to those who haven't heard.
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Honoring the Lord in the Workplace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What purposes does God have for our career? How can we honor the Lord in the workplace no matter our vocations?
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The Romans Road

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
A message focusing on understanding the Romans Road to Salvation and how to use it in sharing your faith with the people around you.
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A Shepherd's Story

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:30:00 -0600

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Luke 2
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

A Mary Christmas

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Isaiah 9:2-7
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
That first Christmas for Mary fell way short of expectations - it was painful, stressful, lonely and scary. Yet Mary had hope, for this was no ordinary child.
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The Christmas Story Revealed

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In most nativity depictions there is a central character who is absent. As the Christmas story is revealed from Revelation 12:1-12 this character is not only exposed, but the wonderful power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is brought to the forefront.
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Angels: God's Glorious Servants

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:05:00 -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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Free from Sin, Enslaved to God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
False advertising at its best is funny, but at its worst is fatal. And the hands-down worst case of false advertising in all of human history is sin. Sin promises fun and satisfaction, but delivers just the opposite. It leads us down a path of addiction, shame, and death. Fortunately, we have a choice. We can obey our new Master, the Lord God, and enjoy His power, His peace, and His freedom.
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Freed from Sin, Enslaved to God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Bob Dylan used to sing, "You're gonna have to serve somebody...it may be the devil or it may be the Lord but you're gonna have to serve somebody." Mr. Dylan may not have understood the full implications of what he was singing, but he spoke truth nevertheless. We all serve somebody - ourselves, sin and death, or God, obedience and righteousness. As Christians, we have been freed from serving the destructive master, sin - it is no longer necessary or appropriate for us to sin since we now belong to God. And when we offer ourselves up to God, we discover that He is a good, life-giving Master.
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Dead to Sin, Alive to God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 6:1-13
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's grace is without limit: where sin abounds, grace super-abounds! But if that's true, then why not let sin reign in our lives so that we can get more of God's grace? After all, sin's easy and pleasurable, at least for a while. So why not let sin reign? Because of Jesus... because the infinite, perfect, innocent Son of God died and rose again for this explicit purpose: to emancipate us once-and-for-all from slavery to sin. Because we've been united to His death and resurrection, we need never serve sin again. Let us know it, believe it, and live it!
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Dead to Sin, Alive to God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Dec 2011 21:15:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's grace is without limit: where sin abounds, grace super-abounds! But if that's true, then why not let sin reign in our lives so that we can get more of God's grace? After all, sin's easy and pleasurable, at least for a while. So why not let sin reign? Because of Jesus... because the infinite, perfect, innocent Son of God died and rose again for this explicit purpose: to emancipate us once-and-for-all from slavery to sin. Because we've been united to His death and resurrection, we need never serve sin again. Let us know it, believe it, and live it!
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Answering Tough Theological Questions, Part 2

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 23:55:00 -0600

Speaker: Matt Morton, Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
iLeader Workshop Session 2: Matt Morton & Blake Jennings answer your toughest Bible and theology questions. Some of the topics covered: creation, homosexuality, tolerance, evil, natural disasters, fairness. (1 hour 15 mins)

Answering Tough Theological Questions, Part 1

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 23:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Matt Morton, Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
iLeader Workshop Session 1: Brian Fisher, Matt Morton & Blake Jennings answer your toughest Bible and theology questions. Some of the topics covered: election, predestination, sovereignty, choice, irresistible grace, Reform theology, evidence of faith, proof of salvation, Calvinism v. Arminianism, Spiritual gifts, tongues and interpretation of tongues. (1 hour 9 mins)

Entering Into Thanksgiving

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 100
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God desires for His people to choose to respond to Him with humility, dependence and gratitude.
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Now Thank We All Our God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Rejoice always! It is a command, and therefore, we must conclude that it can and should be obeyed. But what does it mean, and how can it be obeyed when so many of our circumstances are difficult and overwhelming? To rejoice is a choice, not a feeling; it is an attitude or perspective gained by looking to the future, while not ignoring the present. It is an orientation toward life that can be experienced only by praying...and praying...and praying...without ever ceasing, and by cultivating a heart that continuously gives thanks in everything.
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Date Night: How to Fill Your Child's Love Tank

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Bob and Ann Livesay
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Join marriage and family conference speakers Dr. Bob and Ann Livesay as they share some of their hilarious, heart warming and heart breaking parenting experiences. A presentation for parents of young children and teens or anyone expecting to be future parents.

The Basis of Justification (Representation)

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
At this very moment every person on this planet is represented before God by one of two men - Adam or Jesus Christ. Adam's one sin in the Garden brought death, both physical and spiritual, to himself and to all of humanity. Because he sinned, we die. That may not seem fair, but because we were represented by one man, Adam, in death, we can also be represented by one man, Jesus, in life. And the one great hope for all of humanity is that the gracious act of Jesus completely overcomes the deadly act of Adam...and this gift is available to all who believe.
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The Basis of Justification (Representation)

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
At this very moment, each member of humanity is represented before God by one of two men - Adam or Jesus Christ. Adam's one sin in the Garden brought death to himself and to all of humanity. No one can escape the verdict of condemnation because we are related to him. It may not seem fair, but because we were represented by one man, Adam, in death, we can also be represented by one man, Jesus, in life. And the one great hope for all of humanity is that the gracious act of Jesus completely overcomes the deadly act of Adam...and this gift is available to all who believe.
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The Need of the Hour

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:05:00 -0600

Speaker: Fouad Masri
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Islam brings thoughts of fear and hatred to the church. Christians often feel intimidated around Muslims, yet we are called to love our Muslim neighbor, show compassion and share with him the hope of the Gospel.
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The Blessings of Justification

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Through faith in the faithful sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, God has declared us to be righteous in His sight...we are justified. But what impact, if any, does that have on our daily lives? Does justification have any practical bearing on our lives as students, mothers, fathers, teachers, business owners? It absolutely does! Justification brings the practical blessings of peace in the present and hope in the future; peace and hope that are settled, secure, and unconquerable.
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The Blessings of Justification

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Having believed in the faithful work of Jesus Christ on the cross, God has declared us to be in right relationship with him...we are justified. But just how good is that legal declaration? Has it changed anything practically in our lives? Has it changed anything in our relationship with God? In Romans 5 the Apostle Paul exultantly proclaims the blessings of our justification - permanent peace with God and enduring hope, both for the future and in the pressures of our present sufferings.
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Righteous By Faith - Part 2: Faith AND or Faith ALONE?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In no uncertain terms Paul tells us that we are justified by God through faith alone, apart from any works. That's easy to understand, but so hard to accept! So we are tempted to add our own works back into the equation to earn, keep, or prove our righteous standing before God. Yet in so doing, we dishonor God, divide His family, and destroy our basis for hope and peace in life.
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Righteous By Faith - Part 2: Faith AND or Faith ALONE?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In no uncertain terms Paul tells us that we are justified by God through faith alone, apart from any works. That's easy to understand, but so hard to accept! So we are tempted to add our own works back into the equation to earn, keep, or prove our righteous standing before God. Yet in so doing, we dishonor God, divide His family, and destroy our basis for hope and peace in life.
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Righteous by Faith - Part 1: What is Faith?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Faith is one of the most common words in our Christian vocabulary. But what does it actually mean? We better know how to answer that question because, as Paul tells us in this passage, faith is the one and only expectation placed upon us to be declared "in right standing" with God.
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Righteous By Faith - Part 1: What is faith?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:25:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 3:27-4:25
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Sometimes the simplest of words can become confusing. "Faith" is one such biblical term. However, it is in our best interest to figure out exactly what this word means, because Paul tells us that it is the one expectation placed upon us to be declared "in right standing" with God.
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God in a Box

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Mark Yarbrough
Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is bigger than anything that represents his presence. Don't trust in the "things that symbolize God" ... Trust God. God wants a life change that stems from a heart change. Present God a Broken and Humble Heart.
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Justification: In Messiah Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is righteous and we are not. That is the fundamental, unavoidable, inescapable problem humanity faces. But God, in grace, has provided a solution: His Son. Jesus lived the faithful life we did not and died a propitiatory death, satisfying the wrath of God that we deserve. His faithfulness in life and death brings us both redemption and justification. Because of Jesus, God can be both just and justifier of all who believe!
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Righteous in Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:25:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is righteous, but we are not. As a result, each and every person is born under a sentence of condemnation for his or her sin. But God, in His immeasurable grace, refused to abandon us to our inevitable doom. Instead He intervened with a solution: His Son. Jesus lived the faithful life that no person has ever lived, and He obediently died upon on the cross to satisfy God's wrath against each and every sinner. Because of Jesus, God can be both righteous, and the one who declares as righteous every person who believes.
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Covenant-People Condemned

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Romans 2:17-3:20
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Rather than being the solution to the world's problems, God's chosen people, the Jews, are in need of rescue themselves. Immoral people, self-righteous people, and even Abraham's descendants are all under condemnation. All people, regardless of their relative sinfulness or morality, regardless of their race or background, are in desperate need of God's gospel.
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Covenant-People Condemned

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 Oct 2011 18:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 2:17-3:20
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Rather than being the solution to the world's problems, God's chosen people, the Jews, are in need of rescue themselves. Immoral people, self-righteous people, and even Abraham's descendants are all under condemnation. All people, regardless of their relative sinfulness or morality, regardless of their race or background, are in desperate need of God's gospel.
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Self-Righteous Condemned

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God does not grade on the curve. Not even the most moral person is good enough to meet His perfect standard of righteousness. Only the grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ can provide the righteousness that we need.
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Self-Righteous Condemned

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 Oct 2011 22:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God does not grade on the curve. Not even the most moral person is good enough to meet His perfect standard of righteousness. Only the grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ can provide the righteousness that we need.
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Homosexuality and the Righteousness of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:26-27
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How does God's Word answer the key questions concerning homosexuality, including: Where does same-sex attraction come from - nature, nurture, or choice? Is homosexuality a sin; and if so, is it worse than other sins? Can homosexual behavior and orientation be changed? Why must we take a public stand on this issue? What should you do if you struggle or if someone you love struggles with homosexuality? Parent warning: this sermon covers adult topics that may not be appropriate for children under 10 years of age.
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Homosexuality and the Righteousness of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:26-27
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How does God's Word answer the key questions concerning homosexuality, including: Where does same-sex attraction come from - nature, nurture, or choice? Is homosexuality a sin; and if so, is it worse than other sins? Can homosexual behavior and orientation be changed? Why must we take a public stand on this issue? What should you do if you struggle or if someone you love struggles with homosexuality? Parent warning: this sermon covers adult topics that may not be appropriate for children under 10 years of age.
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Sinners Condemned

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:18-32
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God is right - in all that He is and all that He does. Unfortunately, we are not. Out of a deep and abiding love for sin, humanity has willingly rejected God. As a result, we all deserve God's righteous wrath - His righteous anger against sin put into action against sinners. Humanity is not okay; we are not getting by; we are not getting better. Our only hope is to turn to God in faith and find deliverance through Christ from the downward spiral of sin and wrath.
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Sinners Condemned

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:18-32
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God is right - in all that He is and all that He does. God's "right-ness" is revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the fulfillment of His covenant promises through Abraham to the entire world. But God is also right in His condemnation of mankind's utter, degenerative sinfulness. It is this active rejection of God and His self-revelation that makes the work of Christ so absolutely necessary for all of mankind.
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The Gospel's Calling

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:8-15
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When you meet someone new, how do you introduce yourself? "Hello, my name is ______, and I'm a..." What? How a person completes that sentence tells us a lot about them. For Paul, that introduction included two titles: slave of Messiah Jesus and Apostle by God's call. Those two titles summarized his sense of identity and his priorities in life. He is, first and foremost, a slave: a dreadful word that becomes a badge of honor for all those who belong to Jesus, including us. And he's called to be an Apostle: a messenger of God's grace. And though we aren't called to be "Apostles with a capital A" like Paul, we do share His mission and his obligation to proclaim God's grace to the world.
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The Gospel's Calling

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:35:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:8-15
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
You may never see a burning bush or a blinding light. You may never hear a voice from heaven, but if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have been called - called to salvation, called to a life of holiness, called to share the ultimate good news of forgiveness of sins and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. This calling is a debt; it is an obligation; it is a duty; and it is also life's greatest privilege.
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The Gospel's Messiah

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What's so great about Jesus? Does He deserve our devotion? To answer that question, we must wrestle with the four Old Testament titles that Paul attributes to Jesus in the theology-packed greeting of Romans. Jesus is our Christ, our promised Messiah. He is descendent of David and, therefore, the once and future king of all the world. He is the Son-of-God-in-Power, crowned with glory and might, terrifying to behold. And He is Lord of all of creation, and Lord of every square inch of our lives.
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The Gospel's Messiah

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Sep 2011 21:05:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What's so great about Jesus? Does He deserve our devotion? To answer that question, we must wrestle with the four Old Testament titles that Paul attributes to Jesus in the theology-packed greeting of Romans. Jesus is our Christ, our promised Messiah. He is descendent of David and, therefore, the once and future king of all the world. He is the Son-of-God-in-Power, crowned with glory and might, terrifying to behold. And He is Lord of all of creation, and Lord of every square inch of our lives.
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Righteous: God and His Gospel

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What excites you? What are you a fanatic about? For Paul, nothing so captivated his mind as the gospel, the good news that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. That simple good news, the heartbeat of the book of Romans, unleashes God's infinite power to save, and it does so for anyone and everyone who simply believes. The gospel is God's definitive declaration that, true to His promises, He will make all things right not just for us, but for all of creation.
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Righteous: God and His Gospel

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Series: Righteous: A Study of Romans
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because God IS righteous, He always DOES what is right. He has revealed His righteousness through the gospel - God's definitive declaration that He will make all things right. He will rescue mankind and restore all of creation through the faithful sacrifice of His Son and the transformative power of His Spirit. That mission of rescue and restoration has already begun in and through all who embrace this good news through faith.
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Orange Sunday

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Welcome to Orange, our strategy to partner the family and the church in the discipleship of the children of Grace Bible Church. Whether you're a parent or not, you have a vital part to play in this exciting ministry.
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Orange Sunday

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Welcome to Orange, our strategy to partner the family and the church in the discipleship of the children of Grace Bible Church. Whether you're a parent or not, you have a vital part to play in this exciting ministry.
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The Body

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Jacob Smith
Scripture: Ephesians 1-4
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
A study of the definition and purpose of the Church.
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How do I spend time with God?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The ultimate purpose of our lives is to be with God and to become like God. The great hope laid before us in God's word is that one day we will be completely restored to the image of God and to intimacy with God...and that even now we can begin to enjoy this wonderful gift.
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The Body of Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Aug 2011 23:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has given believers three primary sources of power and strength for our transformation into the image of Christ and for the completion of our mission to the world: the word of God, the Spirit of God and the people of God, the church.
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Victory Through the Word

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To grow into the "oaks of righteousness" (Is. 61:3) that God desires for each believer, we must sink our roots down deeply into the fertile soil of God's Word.
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Victory Through the Spirit

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Romans 8:11-13
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all want to be successful in every arena of life. Often when it comes to the Christian life we struggle with how to walk and live. Many of us may feel like failures not victors. Join us as we discover our primary help and guide the Person of the Holy Spirit and discuss how to make His work more powerful in our lives.
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Why is it So Tough to Obey?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Romans 7:7-25
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
You don't have to live the Christian life very long before you realize that real change, obedience, being who God wants you to be is extremely difficult when we try to do it on our own. However, the Apostle Paul reveals why it is so tough to obey and gives us insight on how then we shall live.
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How Shall We Then Live?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Going through the Essentials, we've learned that our good works play no role in gaining our salvation, keeping our salvation, or proving our salvation. So why should we put forth the effort that obedience to God requires? Sin is so easy; so natural. Why fight it? God's Word gives us the answer; multiple answers, in fact; multiple reasons why obedience is infinitely better than sin.
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Are You Forgetting Something?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 8 Jul 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Today in Christianity our focus is often on Jesus Christ and, to a little lesser degree, on the Holy Spirit. However, we rarely focus on God the Father, which is why the Father is often referred to as the "forgotten" member of the Trinity. This lack of focus has significant implications on how we understand, worship and relate to God and even impacts the way we understand earthly fatherhood.
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Learning to Pray

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 Jul 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Prayer is unnatural, even for the most spiritual people but we must learn to pray. It is critical for our spiritual maturity and we can only grow in prayer through practice.
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Who is the Spirit?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized truths in the entire Christian faith. This message will focus on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, answering the question, Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Holy Spirit do?
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Can I Know for Sure?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Those who know Jesus never need to fear losing their salvation. God has given it freely and will never take it away.
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How Can I Be Saved?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Pat Coyle
Scripture: Romans 1:15-16
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The "good news" (gospel) of biblical Christianity is unique, powerful, and available to all who will trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Christians who aspire to know it well and communicate it clearly can, with the apostle Paul, be eager and unashamed to proclaim it.
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Who Is God the Son?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Jun 2011 20:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus once asked His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" This was, and is, the most important question in all of history. Upon each person's answer depends his or her eternal destiny.
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Who is God?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The Essentials: Building a Solid Foundation of Faith
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
How would you describe the God of the Bible in one sentence? What is He like? What sets Him apart from the gods of other religions? In the Bible, the one true God reveals Himself to be Trinity: One God eternally existing as three Persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, who are each infinitely great and infinitely good. The more we come to know this God, the more we will be filled with love and awe for Him.
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Date Night: Developing and Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in Marriage

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 28 May 2011 11:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Bob and Ann Livesay
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Join Dr. Bob and Ann Livesay as they discuss developing and maintaining emotional intimacy in marriage. This will be a fun evening for couples of all ages (dating, engaged or married), including college students who want to lay a strong foundation for their future marriage.

Vision 2011+: Strengthen our Foundation, Extend His Grace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As we look to the future, we must first gratefully acknowledge God's faithfulness throughout our history. He has constantly guided our steps and supplied our needs, and we completely trust Him to do the same in the future. We are convinced that God has called us to "excel still more," to continue to grow in the likeness of Christ, even as we look for opportunities to extend His grace to our community and throughout the world.
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Vision 2011+: Strengthen our Foundation, Extend His Grace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we look to the future, we must first gratefully acknowledge God's faithfulness throughout our history. He has constantly guided our steps and supplied our needs, and we completely trust Him to do the same in the future. We are convinced that God has called us to "excel still more," to continue to grow in the likeness of Christ, even as we look for opportunities to extend His grace to our community and throughout the world.
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The Tipping Point

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 21 May 2011 15:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus' superiority as priest can be seen as He resides in the heavenly sanctuary and as His promises include not just forgiveness from sin but enablement to be able to obey Him.
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Holiness Through Pain

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 May 2011 17:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
There is no path to Christ-likeness that bypasses suffering and trial. Everybody who wants to be godly in Christ Jesus will experience persecution, trials, and pain. However, trials are an opportunity to receive the discipline of God and be transformed into the image of our Savior.
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The Lasting Legacy of a Living Faith

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 14 May 2011 17:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1, 3
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Mothers have the opportunity to leave an enduring legacy in the lives of their children. Their special role serves as a model for what each of us can do in the lives of others - invest our time, our love and God's truth so that others can come to know Jesus Christ and grow in Him.
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Learning Other's Stories: Initiating and Building Relationships

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Julie Raymond
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story. Breakout session #2.
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Your Story Must Be Told

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Renee' Meyer and Erin Cole
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story. Breakout session #1. Practical tips for seeing and sharing God in your story.
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Erin's Story

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Erin Cole
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story.
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Renee's Story

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:05:00 -0500

Speaker: Renee' Davis Meyer
Scripture: Various
Series: Something to Say: The Power of Your Story
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Something to Say: The Power of Your Story.

The Lasting Legacy of a Living Faith

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 May 2011 20:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1, 3
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Mothers have the opportunity to leave an enduring legacy in the lives of their children. Their special role serves as a model for what each of us can do in the lives of others - invest our time, our love and God's truth so that others can come to know Jesus Christ and grow in Him.
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Our Glorious Future

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 7 May 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Humans have always had an insatiable desire to know the future. Fortunately, God hasn't left us in the dark about what awaits our world. Moving from Isaiah all the way to Revelation, we'll discover the glorious plans God has in store for the world as a whole, for His church, and for each of us individually.
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Eschatology: From Isaiah to Revelation

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 May 2011 23:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Humans have always had an insatiable desire to know the future. Fortunately, God hasn't left us in the dark about what awaits our world. Moving from Isaiah all the way to Revelation, we'll discover the glorious plans God has in store for the world as a whole, for His church, and for each of us individually.
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An Easter Offer

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 55
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life has convincingly taught most of us that "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch." Yet that's precisely what God offers: the greatest "free lunch" in all of human history, the gift of extravagant, completely satisfying, eternal life. He offers it for free to all who will come. But while it's free for us to receive, it was immeasurably costly for God to give - it cost the life of His own Son. Why would anyone say "no" to such a gift?
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God's Great Gift

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The greatest gift in the entire universe is free - free to the recipients, although costly for the Giver. God has offered us extravagant, abundant life that lasts forever, and the entire cost for this gift was borne by His Son. Why would anyone say "no" to such an offer?
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Suffering Servant

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When God's Son came to earth, almost no one recognized His greatness. Instead, He was dismissed, despised, forsaken and rejected by those He came to save. But that was not the end of God's story. He experienced suffering at the hands of men according to the intentional will of God - so that He could stand as our substitute, bearing the consequences of our sin, so that we could be healed and restored to God. One day God will fully reward His suffering, and this surprising story will reach a triumphant fulfillment. Do you recognize His greatness? Do you live in grateful awe?
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Shock and Awe: God's Suffering Servant

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When God's Son came to earth, almost no one recognized His greatness. Instead, He was dismissed, despised, forsaken and rejected by those He came to save. But that was not the end of God's story. He experienced suffering at the hands of men according to the intentional will of God - so that He could stand as our substitute, bearing the consequences of our sin, so that we could be healed and restored to God. One day God will fully reward His suffering, and this surprising story will reach a triumphant fulfillment. Do you recognize His greatness? Do you live in grateful awe?
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Servant of Servants

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 42; 49
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Ever feel like something's just not quite right with this world? Tsunamis, wars, slavery, drought, poverty, recession... how will it ever be fixed? God has an answer; the only answer. He will send His Chosen Servant to make all things right, so that all the earth may praise Him.
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The Servant's Mission: To Make All Things Right

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-13; 49:1-13
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The world is broken. Evidence abounds - broken marriages, broken economies, broken bodies, broken countries, broken environments. How will it ever be fixed? God has an answer; God has the only answer. He will send His Chosen Servant to set all things right, so that all the earth may praise Him.
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Releasing Freedom for the Sake of Some

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 8 Apr 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Are you pursuing the things that matter most? Are you living for a purpose?
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Is Christianity a Crutch?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 1 Apr 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
'Christianity is a crutch for the weak and helpless.' How many of us have heard that charge? How do we respond to it? We'll find our answer by studying the biblical concept of redemption. Throughout the Bible, God is called our Redeemer. But what does that mean and why does it matter? What does Christianity, and redemption in particular have to offer to those who don't feel weak and helpless?
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True Religion

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 58
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is the mark of genuine, true religion? In God's judgment, it has little to do with our religious practices or traditions and everything to do with our love for God (expressed in our love for Sabbath - for rest in Him) and for our neighbors in need (our care for vulnerable - the widow, the orphan, the hungry, the poor).
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American Idols

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-23
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Idolatry is pervasive - ancient times, modern times, all times. It is THE great sin: giving our trust and devotion to the things of this world rather than to God alone. We might not fall down before a block of wood, but we do worship before the altars of wealth, beauty, fame, education, career, ministry, even family... all good things. In fact, good things make the best idols! So what is the remedy for this devastating ill? Not to love good things less, but to love the Best Thing more!
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Our Loyal God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Isaiah 54
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God's loyal, kind and compassionate care for us is a great blessing.
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Dead Idols or Living God?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-23
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Idolatry is pervasive - ancient times, modern times, all times. It is THE great sin - exchanging the truth of God's exclusive right to be worshipped, for the worship of any and every created thing. We might not fall down before a block of wood, but we do worship before the altars job, family, health, beauty, education, ministry, etc. All good things. In fact, good things make the best idols! So what is the remedy for this devastating ill? Not to love good things less, but to love God so much more.
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Lord of History

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 7 Mar 2011 23:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 44-45
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life is full of disappointments. Yet we can still have perfect peace and joy when we realize that our God rules all of human history (including our own history) with comprehensive foreknowledge and absolute sovereignty. Through events both miraculous and mundane, through people both godly (Isaiah, Jesus) and ungodly (Assyria, Cyrus), He is accomplishing His good and gracious goal of making His glory known throughout all the earth.
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Lord of History

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 44:23-45:13
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our God rules with comprehensive foreknowledge and absolute sovereignty over all nations and all of human history. Through events both miraculous and mundane, through people both godly (e.g. Isaiah, Hezekiah, Jesus) and ungodly (e.g. Ahaz, Assyria, Cyrus, Judas), God is accomplishing His goal of making His glory known throughout the earth.
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God of Lost Causes

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:15:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 40
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All sin leads to regret. And that regret leads us to wonder, "Can God fix what we've broken through our sin?" "Even if He's able to fix it, is He willing?" In Isaiah 40, God's answer resounds unequivocally, YES! In His unchangeable grace and limitless power, He is both willing and able to rescue and restore His people even after their sin.
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Behold, Your God!

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 40
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When living with the consequences of our sin, we, God's people, begin to wonder if He is willing and/or able to restore us. God's answer resounds unequivocally, YES! He has both the desire and the power to restore us both to fellowship and to usefulness through His infinite power and faithfulness.
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In God We Trust?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 36-39
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
All of life boils down to the question of trust. Will we trust God in times of fear, in times of affliction, and even in times of affluence and affirmation? Or will we turn elsewhere for help? Everyday will test our trust in Him. And if we will respond by trusting God, then He will deliver, strengthen, bless, and comfort for there is no problem, no challenge, no crisis too big for Him... if only we will trust.
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In God We Trust?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:55:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 36-39
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We, God's servants, will be tested. When, not if, this happens, where will we turn? Where will we turn in times of fear, in times of affliction, or in times of affluence and praise from the world? Will we trust in Him and in Him alone? Consistent, lifelong trust in all circumstances is the most vital attribute God intends to produce in His servants.
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A Man's Holy Keys for 'Super Bowl' Living

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Jeff Paine
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16; 10:19-25
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 04
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Sunday morning session.

A Man's Holy Business of Loving His Wife

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:00:00 -0600

Speaker: Jeff Paine
Scripture: Various
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 03
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Saturday night session.

A Man's Holy Response to Life's Derailing Trials

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Jeff Paine
Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:5; 9:1-13
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 02
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Saturday morning session.

Honesty

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 32
Series: Men's Retreat 2011
Series Order: 01
Location: Frontier Camp
Men's Retreat 2011 at Frontier Camp. Friday night session.

Divine Discipline

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:50:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 30
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God loves us too much to ignore our sin. So in grace He intervenes in our lives, beginning with conviction and warning. If we stubbornly continue in sin, He then brings increasingly painful discipline into our lives. Yet His goal is always our repentance and restoration.
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Discipline: God's Longing for His People

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 30
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God loves us too much to ignore our sin. God loves us too much to allow us to think that we can find protection, deliverance or satisfaction in life apart from Him. In His grace He steps into our lives bringing conviction, warning and then discipline, in order to restore us to fellowship and blessing. God intervenes because He loves and longs for His people.
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True Worship

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Don Breland
Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In the context of hostile intent from the surrounding nations, Isaiah appeals to King Ahaz and all of Judah to depend upon God rather than human alliances. A part of Isaiah's appeal is a promise that God will re-gather and redeem His people. In response to this miraculous happening, Isaiah proclaims that they will burst forth in heart-felt worship. This serves as a great model for our worship as well.
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Thanks?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Feb 2011 20:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Isaiah 12
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Isaiah is a challenging book to understand. In the middle of prophecies of destruction, Isaiah asks us to give thanks. But we will see that God is pulling back the curtain to show us the trajectory of time. When we see what God is doing in the world, we can respond by coming to him for our satisfaction, and spreading His message. If we experience the greatness of our God, it's easy to express it to the world. Join us as we explore Isaiah 12 together.
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God Helps Those Who...

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 7-11
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Does God help those who help themselves? From the examples of King Ahaz and the nation of Israel we learn that God does, indeed, long to help us in the midst of our trials. Yet His help is always conditioned upon our faith. Will we trust Him and Him alone to deliver us from the trials and pressures of life?
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God Helps Those Who Turn To Him

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 7-9
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
'Immanuel' means that God is always with His people, either for deliverance or for discipline. When God's people, in the midst of crisis, trial or temptation, turn completely to Him, we discover that our God, and our God alone, will save us. In fact, there is safety and salvation in no other. The question constantly before us is to whom will we turn when the pressures of life assail us?
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Crime & Punishment

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 1-5,13
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Why do we sin? We sin because, just like Isaiah's audience, we believe our sins are really not that big of a deal. Our sins are small compared to other people - nothing to get too worried about. That mistaken opinion would lead to devastating consequences for the nation of Judah, just as it will for us. Even for believers, every sin is always a really, really big deal in the eyes of God.
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Sin? Seriously?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:00:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 1-5
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
When God's people are able to get a fresh vision of Him, they will hate sin as He does and long for His righteousness. No longer will we take sin, and God, lightly. He alone will be the Sovereign ruler and joy of our lives.
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The One and Only

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Isaiah 6
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Have you ever wished that for even a moment you could actually see God? Isaiah was given that privilege, but rather than bringing comfort or security, it brought shear terror. The One and Only God possesses unlimited power, infinite glory, and absolute holiness - to stand before Him is certain doom. Yet in grace, this infinite God lovingly delivers Isaiah from sin and richly blesses him with significance and purpose. After that encounter, Isaiah's life would never be the same, nor will ours.
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The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:55:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Series: The One and Only: A Study of Isaiah's God and His Servants
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The experience of the prophet Isaiah stands as a timeless paradigm for all who would serve the one true King. The overpowering holiness of God compels us to see everything in His light. His glory convicts us, cleanses us and calls us to unreserved service of the high and exalted King of all creation.
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Peter's Call

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
This private miracle, focused on Peter, was designed to seal his call to apostolic ministry and teach him that Christ is his real source in all matters, primarily his competency, his identity, and his calling.
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Redeeming the Time

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 Jan 2011 18:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Scripture reminds us that our time is a precious gift from God and is intended to be used for His purposes. As we enter a New Year, let's evaluate how we use our time and strive to use it as God desires.
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"One Thing" in 2011

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 Jan 2011 19:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 27
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The beginning of a new year is a great time to evaluate our priorities and possibly make adjustments so that our priorities reflect putting God first in our lives. King David makes this very clear in Psalm 27:4, "One thing I have asked from the LORD that I shall seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to meditate in His tabernacle." In other words, our number one priority in life should be to "Know God and to Make God Known."
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The Greatest Gift Ever Given

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:15:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The gift of eternal life outshines every other gift because it meets our most desperate needs, it satisfies us forever and came to us at infinite cost.
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Who's In Charge?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God will get His glory. As Christians, will we give it to Him passively or will we give it to Him aggressively?
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Is anything impossible for God?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:05:00 -0600

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The birth of Christ reminds us of Three Truths that are often overlooked in the celebration of the Christmas story. 1-The Faithfulness of God. 2-The Dual nature of Jesus Christ. 3-The Provision of a final sacrificial lamb.
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Fighting for the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
According to the story of Scripture, Christmas is more like D-Day than a holiday! It commemorates the day in which the kingdom of God invaded the kingdom of Satan to begin the liberation of the human race. And that battle continues today, all around us. Like a voracious lion, Satan hunts us unceasingly. Our only hope for survival is to humble ourselves before Almighty God, worshipping Him and depending upon Him for deliverance.
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Fighting for the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:20:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Satan lives to destroy your life. That's the bad news. The good news is that he can be defeated through humble dependence on God and active resistance to his schemes.
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Leading us to the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Dec 2010 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Like any organization, a church stands or falls based on the quality of its leaders. So Peter challenges our leaders, the elders, to faithfully shepherd the flock. But who are these men to whom God has given such great responsibility? What does God expect of them, and what does he expect of us, as their followers?
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Guarding the good life: Shepherds of the flock

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Every church, indeed, every organization and every family, needs good leadership... particularly in times of crisis. Peter writes to churches in crisis - churches suffering persecution. Therefore, before concluding his letter, Peter exhorts the leaders, the elders of these churches, to faithfully fulfill their roles as shepherds of God's people.
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The Prodigal Son(s)

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Jason Wiesepape
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Careful obedience to God's law may serve as a strategy for rebelling against God.
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Wholehearted Thanksgiving

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 111
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The psalmist vows to give wholehearted thanks to the Lord for His great and marvelous works. The psalmist then concludes that wisdom comes from following the Lord.
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Suffering for the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:55:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
To the degree that we identify with Jesus Christ in this life, we will suffer as He did. However, to the degree that we share in His sufferings, we will also be rewarded in the next life. Peter helps us to see the good that God can bring in the midst of our suffering.
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What's in it for us?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:25:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
To the degree that we identify with Jesus Christ in this life, we will suffer. However, to the degree that we identify with Jesus Christ and share in His sufferings, we will also be rewarded... and God's promises are true.
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Are you ready for the test?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God will examine each of our lives. We don't know when that test will be, but, by God's grace, we can know exactly what will be on it! Through Peter, God gives us a "study guide" to prepare us for that day of testing at the Judgment Seat of Christ. If we practice the commands of this passage, we'll be ready to pass His test and enter into His reward!
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Are you ready for the test?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:10:00 -0600

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God will examine each of our lives. We don't know when, but we can know what He is looking for. Peter gives us a brief outline of what matters to God so that we can be prepared for that day.
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Missions Highlights from Postmodern Europe

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 23:59:00 -0600

Speaker: Blake Jennings, Jim Beerley
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Find out what God is doing through our missionaries in Europe (Spain and Monaco) and how you can be involved in the eternally significant task of world missions. God has called each of us to surrender our lives to Jesus and reach this world for Him by shining as lights of hope and by being models of compassion and respect.
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Missions Highlights from Postmodern Europe

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 7 Nov 2010 23:45:00 -0600

Speaker: Pat Coyle, Gabriele Guidi
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Find out what God is doing through our missionaries in Europe (Greece and Italy) and how you can be involved in the eternally significant task of world missions. God has called each of us to surrender our lives to Jesus and reach this world for Him by shining as lights of hope and by being models of compassion and respect.
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Proclaiming Christ to a Postmodern World

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Jesus claimed that 'no one comes to the Father but through Me.' That claim is incredibly offensive to the postmodern society in which we live; a society where truth is relative and experience is king. So how do we engage this postmodern world with the exclusive claims of the gospel? How do we help them see that 'there is salvation in no one else' but Jesus?
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There Is Hope For A Postmodern World

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Postmodern world mirrors the world of Peter's day. Pluralism and the suspicion of Christianity dominated in the first century as it does today. As a result, Peter's exhortation to persecuted, slandered believers remains relevant and timely - Be prepared to give a reason for your hope.
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Victory and Vindication in Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
As followers of Christ living in a fallen world, we should expect to experience persecution, not praise, for our faith. Yet, contrary to appearances, this persecution for our faith is actually a great blessing in disguise for it proves that just as we share in the sufferings of Christ at the moment, so we will share in the victory of Christ in the future.
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Victory and Vindication in Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus Christ has overcome. He has proven His victory over sin, death, Satan and the world. Although we may suffer in this world as we live righteously, because we are in Him, our victory is secure.
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The Good Life at Home

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God desires for us to experience the Good Life in our marriages, but that's only possible if we follow His design for marriage. Wives are called to submit to their husbands primarily by demonstrating respect for them in word and in deed, in private and in public. Husbands are called to care for and honor their wives, knowing that God takes it personally if they mistreat their wives!
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Marriages That Glorify Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Marriage is a wonderful opportunity for us to grow in Christ-likeness as we sacrifice our own rights for the sake of another, and ultimately for the glory of God.
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Live the Good Life, Win the World

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
How do we prove the truth of our beliefs to a skeptical world? Through a lifestyle of "excellent conduct," and particularly through obedient and honorable submission to those in authority over us (including our government and our employer), we show the world the power and beauty of the gospel.
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The Good Life: Proclaiming Christ

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We are citizens of heaven. However, as long as we remain on the earth, we are called to proclaim Christ... and not just with our words but also through living exemplary lives according to the pattern of Jesus Christ.
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The Good Life: Worship and Witness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 22:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Good life can be seen in our purposeful and sacrificial pursuit of God in worship, a pursuit that involves far more than singing worship songs. Worship involves service in the entirety of our lives and even involves our physical posture. Such a pursuit in worship inevitably leads to the proclamation of God's goodness not only to Him but to all those around as we invite others to worship as we witness to them.
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The Good Life: Worship and Witness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 3 Oct 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We continue to grow up into our full experience of salvation (2:2) through corporate worship and witness to the world.
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The Good Life: Loving God's People

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Good Life is a life of love - not the romantic or sexual love our world is so fixated on, but brotherly love for our fellow believers that expresses itself through sacrifice. That's how God loves, unconditionally and sincerely. And Peter tells us both why and how to love one another in this way.
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The Good Life: Fervent, Unfailing Love

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The power to transform our identities (1:13-21) and our relationships to one another (1:22) has come through the written (1:23-2:3) and living word of God (2:4-10). Through knowledge of the word we are regenerated (permanently transformed) because it is an imperishable truth; through knowledge of the word we are empowered to love just as God has loved us.
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The Good Life: Hope and Holiness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Good Life requires both Hope and Holiness. We can't live the good life unless we, first, fix all of our hope, all of our anticipation, upon the grace we will receive when we see Jesus face-to-face. And then, second, we must pursue holiness in every area of life. That means avoiding sin and pursuing obedience to God in every action, every word, and every thought; an incredibly difficult thing to do!
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The Good Life: Controlled by Hope, Marked by Holiness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Our lives have been rescued from futility through the immeasurably valuable blood of Jesus Christ. On this basis, God invites us to the best life possible - a life of hope (1:13), holiness (1:14-21), love (1:22-2:3), worship (2:4-8), witness (2:9-10), and submission (2:11-3:12).
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The Good Life: Choose Joy in Trials

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Joy in the midst of suffering sounds absurd. Yet it is not only possible for believers, it's entirely reasonable because as we choose to rejoice in the midst of our suffering God delivers us from sin and refines our faith. Furthermore, if we joyfully share in the sufferings of Christ in this life, then we'll joyfully share in His glorious reward in the next life. And finally, as painful as our trials may be, still we are among the most privileged beings ever to walk the face of this earth because of what Christ has done for us. So choose joy in the midst of trials.
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The Good Life: Choose Joy

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Joy in the midst of suffering sounds crazy. However, Peter demonstrates that such a perspective is not only possible, but absolutely necessary and only available for the Christian.
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Answering Tough Theological Questions

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings & Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
iLeader Workshop Session 2. Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings & Matt Morton answer your toughest Bible, theology and ministry questions. Some of the topics covered: homosexuality, gay rights, eternal security, election, sovereignty of God and human responsibility, limited vs unlimited atonement, slavery and creationism.

Thank God for the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Thank God for the Good Life! We don't need to seek it in the things of this world; it already belongs to us. God secured the good life for us in the past. He's sustaining us in the good life in the present. And He'll satisfy us completely in good life in the future. What a wonderful God we serve!
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Regeneration: Now, Next and Then

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Sep 2010 22:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Mark Bailey
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has caused us to be born again to a living hope; a hope that rests not in my performance but in God's person and power. Thank God for our eternal inheritance and divine protection.
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True Maturity in a Changing World: Contemporary Issues in Sanctification

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher, Blake Jennings & Matt Morton
Scripture: Various
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Workshop Session 1: How do we actually grow in spiritual maturity (the process we call sanctification)? How does this process of growth as outlined in the Bible relate to the behavioral challenges people face in the modern world, especially addiction and homosexuality? Are modern behavioral treatment methods such as psychiatric therapy and mood-altering drugs compatible with the biblical model of sanctification? This session overviews various models of sanctification, presents and defends our model, and then applies this model to contemporary issues and controversies.

Integrity: The Foundation of Trustworthy Leadership

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Mark Bailey
Scripture: Genesis 37-50
Series: iLeader Conference
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Dr. Mark L. Bailey, President, Dallas Theological Seminary
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Chosen for the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
What is "the good life?" We all want it, but how do we get it? In the book of 1 Peter, the Author of life tells us, quite simply, that the good life is the imitation of Jesus Christ. No one has ever lived a better life than He did; so the closer we follow Him, the more we experience the good life. And that life begins with the election of God, Peter's focus in the theologically packed introduction to this book.
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Chosen for the Good Life

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:55:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
Series: 1 Peter: The Good Life
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
What is the "good life"? Everyone has some idea of what it is, and everyone is looking for it. But if we ask the Author of life, He will tell us, quite simply, that the good life is the imitation of Christ. No one has ever lived better than Jesus. No one has experienced more joy and peace and fulfillment, even alongside of rejection and suffering, than Jesus Christ. Imitate Him, and you will find the best that life has to offer.
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Habakkuk: Hero of Faith

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Habakkuk
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Life is difficult and often painful. In the midst of that pain, you can either rely upon yourself to make it through, trusting in your money, strength, connections, intellect, or entertainment to make life work, or you can rely upon God in faith, trusting that He will get you through the pain. One option works and brings God's blessing into your life. The other doesn't, and brings you only His judgment.
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Joshua: Military Genius, Spiritual Giant

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Joshua 6-8
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 10137A1
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All of life is infused with spiritual realities - our jobs, families, friendships, major decisions and even the daily annoyances. Too often we lose sight of this fundamental truth and find ourselves just going through the motions. Joshua's leadership of Israel in conquering the Promised Land reminds us of the critical principles involved in working out spiritual realities in our daily journey.
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Joseph: Perspective that Perseveres

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Chris Pletcher
Scripture: Genesis 37, 39
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
At age 17, Joseph had an encounter with God that gave him a huge vision for the purpose of his life. He believed that God had something marvelous for him to do. But adversity and temptation challenged his faith and threatened his destiny. How would Joseph respond, and what can we learn from this faithful and unlikely hero?
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David: Man After God's Own Heart

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
King David was an amazing leader who began with humble roots as the youngest child of a family of shepherds. As a teenager God used him to slay a giant, eventually he was anointed as King of Israel (reigned for 40 years) and he authored 73 of the Psalms. He was a powerful warrior, a passionate worshiper, and a gifted writer. Unfortunately, David also had a moral failure with a married woman named Bathsheba. David confesses his sin and experiences God's forgiveness (Psalm 32, 51) but experiences several painful consequences in his family as the result of his sin.
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Joshua: From Servant to Leader

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Eddie Coulson
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Be strong and courageous in your walk with God and follow what you already know about God's intent for your life.
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Boaz: Grace at First Sight

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Ruth 2
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Ruth 2 shows us that grace results from God's sovereign handiwork, should be received in humility and faith, and transforms people to become generous beyond God's required minimum!
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Esther: God's Providential Hand

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 1 Aug 2010 23:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Esther 1-4
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
We all go through times in life when we are uncertain of what God is doing. In Esther we see a woman with a tragic past and uncertain future, but we can be confident in who God is and what He is doing. Join us as we gain insight from the life of Esther and her courageous stand for her people.
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Jeremiah: Bearer of Bad News

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Jeremiah
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 10
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In the midst of the greatest test of his life, Jeremiah focused on these key attributes of God: 1. Lovingkindness = loyalty to a covenant, 2. Compassion = tender care, 3. Faithfulness = strong reliability.
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Jonah: A Prophet Who Never Got It

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Jonah 4
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 09
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Sadly, there is no happy ending to the book of Jonah. Having lead what is perhaps the greatest revival in all of history, Jonah descends into anger, bitterness, and misery. So God takes his prophet to task - He exposes the error of Jonah's way. He reveals the stunning extent of Jonah's hypocrisy, foolishness, and selfishness. But before we rush to judge Jonah, we must recognize that we are really not so different from him.
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Psalm 73: Destiny

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 73
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Telling of his doubts which nearly overwhelmed him when he compared the life of the worldly with himself, the psalmist confesses the sinfulness of his thoughts and explains that a contrast of destinies enabled him to overcome his doubt.
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Jonah: Prophet of Grace

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Jonah 3
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The book of Jonah is really not about Jonah, nor is it about the Ninevites. It's primarily about God, about His character, and especially about His limitless grace. That grace is on full display in the third chapter as God, in grace, restores His repentant prophet and uses him to bring grace to a people of unparalleled violence. And if God's grace can lift up a man as stubborn as Jonah and reach a people as wicked as Nineveh, then it can reach and transform every one of us!
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Psalm 51: Confession and Cleansing

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Psalm 51
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
It is NEVER too late to seek forgiveness and experience the restoration of our fellowship with God!
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Living Water for a Thirsty Soul

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 6 Jul 2010 23:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Tristie Fisher
Scripture: The Book of John
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson

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Daniel: Courage in Trials

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Greg Sapaugh
Scripture: Daniel
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
From the life of Daniel, we learn three keys for living a Godly life and persevering through trials.
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Jonah: The Repentant Prophet of God

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Jonah 2
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God places His servants in distressing situations in order to draw them back into His will. Such discipline seems unpleasant in the moment, but ultimately it is a great gift from our heavenly Father, driving us to repentance, obedience and blessing.
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Psalm 30: A Psalm of Individual Thanksgiving

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sat, 3 Jul 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 30
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
From his experience of deliverance from chastening for sin, David praises the Lord whose anger is just for a moment but His favor is for a lifetime.
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Psalm 19: God Revealed

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 19
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The heavens, under the dominating influence of the sun, declare the splendor of God's handiwork. The psalmist extends this observation to the dominating and enlightening influence of the law of the Lord and then prays for cleansing so that he may be acceptable before YHWH.
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Jonah: God's Reluctant Prophet

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Have you ever been told to do an unpleasant task? Our immediate response is often to find a way to avoid the responsibility...even when the assignment has come from God. That's a bad idea. God loves us too much to leave us alone, running from His will.
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Psalm 6: Nighttime Grief

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Psalm 6
Series: Psalms
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All worshippers of the Lord are invited to express their innermost thoughts and feelings to Him. Worshippers are reminded that the Lord is their counselor, their healer, their standard, their protector.
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Moses: A regular guy with a really BIG impact

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Exodus
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Moses is regular person, with real struggles and limitations, just like the rest of us. He struggled with many things such as wondering how God could use him, being fearful that he could not speak well enough, and allowing his temper to get him into trouble. Yet, Moses was obedient to God and continued to pursue a deeper relationship with Him. Moses wanted to know God more and more, and he gave us a great example with his request to God, "Show me Your glory!" (Ex. 33:18) God wants to reveal Himself to us and He is the "rewarder of those who seek Him." (Heb. 11:6)
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Lessons from the Life of Moses

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Joel Mathai
Scripture: Numbers 11:10-23
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 04
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Moses is one of our heroes from the Old Testament. God used him in incredible ways to carry out his plan and purpose. However, one thing we also see about Moses is, he was an ordinary man, like you and me. He was discouraged on many occasions. We examine one such instance and learn the reasons for his discouragement and doubt. Along with the reasons, we conclude with four lessons to help us overcome discouragement and doubt.
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From Weakling to Warrior

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Judges 7
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 03
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
God teaches Gideon that in order to do something great for the Lord, he must first submit to Him. God patiently and persistently transforms us into the men and women He desires us to be.
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The Life of Caleb

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Joshua 14
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 02
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
In Joshua 14, we get a glimpse of Joshua's sidekick, Caleb, who began faithfully, waited patiently, and ended ambitiously. As a result, he received an enduring legacy!
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Unlikely Heroes: Abraham

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Jun 2010 22:20:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Genesis 12-22
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The testimony of scripture consistently holds up Abraham as a hero of the faith - a man through whom God did extraordinary things. But as we examine Abraham's life, we discover that he was an unlikely candidate to become a hero. He struggled and failed just like we do. Yet through the supernatural power of God's grace, Abraham grew into a model of faith who quite literally changed the course of human history.
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Abraham: From Faith to Faithfulness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 6 Jun 2010 22:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Genesis 12-22
Series: Unlikely Heroes: Old Testament Character Studies
Series Order: 01
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The testimony of scripture consistently holds up Abraham as a model for the life of faith. But as we examine Abraham's life, we discover that the development of his faith was hardly a smooth process. Just like us, he faltered and failed, but in the end he gave God everything; in the end he became the "friend of God" through his faith in God.
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Building a better marriage

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The goal of marriage should not be mere survival - barely avoiding divorce for a lifetime - but building great marriages, fulfilling marriages, God-honoring marriages. Because our flesh is bent toward selfishness, and because our adversary hates for God to be honored through our marriages, we should expect a great marriage to require much work...but the effort is worth the reward!
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Building a better (or best!) marriage

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 21
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The goal of marriage should not be mere survival - barely avoiding divorce for a lifetime - but building great marriages, fulfilling marriages, God-honoring marriages. Because our flesh is bent toward selfishness, and because our adversary hates for God to be honored through our marriages, we should expect a great marriage to require much work...but the effort is worth the reward!
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Divorce and Remarriage

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
In this challenging passage, the Pharisees ask Jesus to pick sides in a well-known debate: "Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any and every reason?" Though He eventually answers the question in the negative, Jesus spends the majority of the passage correcting our false understanding of marriage. Marriage is not a legal contract to sign today and dissolve tomorrow. It's a new creation by God, Himself. Therefore, divorce inflicts serious pain and damage on all involved. Though it is allowed by God in narrowly defined situations, we should do absolutely everything we can to ensure that our marriages last a lifetime. [Parental warning: some portions of this sermon may not be appropriate for elementary age or younger children.]
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What God has joined together...

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 20
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God's will is that marriage, between one man and one woman, last until they are parted by death. But in a broken world, that ideal is often not achieved. Are there ever any biblically permissible grounds for a marriage to be dissolved? What does Jesus say?
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The Cost of Discipleship

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:05:00 -0500

Speaker: Kevin Barra
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
There is a call on each one of our lives to surrender more and more to Christ as we grow in Discipleship. It's both challenging and convicting to hear this hard call. Listen as we look at the call of our Jesus on believers from Luke 14:25-35.
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The Cost of Discipleship

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:00:00 -0500

Speaker: Buck Anderson
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 19
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The normal Christian life begins with faith in Christ and should continue in an ever-growing commitment to the Lord.
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Build the Kingdom like Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 May 2010 21:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
After the leaders of the nation of Israel rejected their King, Jesus began to reveal a new form of God's kingdom on earth and a new way for that kingdom to grow. Rather than through political or military expansion, this new form of the kingdom, the church, would grow through the process of discipleship, a task all of us are called and equipped to participate in.
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Being a Mom and a Disciple-Maker

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 9 May 2010 21:35:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 18
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
God has uniquely given mothers the opportunity and responsibility to intentionally disciple their children. When we think of discipleship, we often think about the methods that Jesus or Paul used. This morning we will shift gears and focus on how MOTHERS can "raise up the next generation of leaders" by transferring their faith to their children. Moms are designed to be disciple-makers.
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The Unforgivable Sin

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 May 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Few passages have caused as much confusion, concern, and abject fear as Jesus' discussion of the unforgivable sin. Is there some sin that can put us beyond hope of redemption? We'll discover the answer as we survey the context of the book of Matthew and as we study what the New Testament reveals about the nature of our salvation.
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The Good Shepherd

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 2 May 2010 23:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: John 10:1-42
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 17
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. In fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Israel, and in contrast to the spiritual leaders of His day, Jesus has proven His love for His people, even to the point dying for His sheep. Do you know the Good Shepherd? Have you experienced His provision and protection?
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What Does the Bible Say About the Value of Human Life?

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Speaker: Trey Corry
Scripture: Various
Series: None
Series Order: None
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Bible is clear that God places a high value on all human life. Our worth is not determined by our mental or physical capacity, but instead by the fact that God's image resides in us. This has significant implications for current issues such as abortion and euthanasia.
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The Unpardonable Sin

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 16
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All sin has consequences. Fortunately, for every man and woman, payment has been made by Jesus Christ, and once payment has been received it can never be rescinded or returned. However, for those who adamantly refuse to accept Christ's payment on their behalf, the consequence is severe...and righteous.
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Blessed By God - Part 2

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 07
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
The Beatitudes represent Jesus Christ's most succinct explanation of the abundant life, the life blessed by God. Consistent with Jesus' revelation of truth, the Beatitudes contain several of life's great paradoxes - blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the persecuted. It takes great faith to discover these great blessings!
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Pray Like Jesus - Part 2 : The Lord's Prayer

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 08
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
The Lord's prayer gives us not a formula to memorize, but a model to guide all of our prayers. This model teaches us to begin our prayers with worship and submission. Yes, God is our loving Father, but He is also our holy King. We exist to serve Him, not the other way around. Having begun with worship and submission, Jesus teaches us to then confidently ask God to provide for all of our needs, both physical and spiritual. Because God is our holy King and loving Father, we can depend upon Him to meet our every need.
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Blessed By God - Part 1

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:35:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 05
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Can you imagine not needing, or even wanting, anything else in life? Can you imagine being fully and completely satisfied, perfectly content, and overflowing with joy? Jesus, in His first sermon recorded by Matthew, reveals just such a life - the life blessed by God. But you had better prepare yourself - it's probably not what you were expecting.
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Pray Like Jesus - Part 1

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:30:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 06
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
As we study the prayer life of Jesus (the attitudes, actions, and habits that guided His prayers) four characteristics stand out. First, Jesus often let prayer trump sleep even though He knew better than we do how much our bodies needs rest. Second, Jesus loved to pray in the wilderness, in a place free of the distractions of life. Third, Jesus prayed with perseverance and repetition; asking for something once simply was not enough for Jesus. Finally, Jesus prayed as if He believed that heaven and hell were on the line; as if He believed that prayer could actually change things in eternally significant ways.
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Easter According to Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Apr 2010 22:50:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 15
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Easter is not about colored eggs, bunnies, new cloths, or even attending church with your family. Easter is about a person. Easter is about Jesus and what He did for us on this weekend 2000 years ago. From the Gospels we discover the meaning and significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
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Great Expectations

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 4 Apr 2010 22:45:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 7:18-23; Matthew 11:2-6
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 14
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
All of God's children experience doubt from time to time - Is God listening? Does He care? Is He even real? Doubt is not sin. Disbelief is sin. But doubt is an opportunity to grow in our knowledge and trust of God.
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Spend Like Jesus

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Blake Jennings
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Luke 12:13-21
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Like the rest of the human race, we are so prone to misuse our wealth (our money and possessions). We fail to use it in ways that honor God because we misunderstand what wealth is and what it's for. Contrary to the opinion of this world, wealth is not a good goal to pursue in life because it is inherently unreliable, because it is potentially dangerous to our spiritual health, and because it has absolutely no eternal value. Yet, though it's not a good goal to pursue, it's an excellent tool to use to worship God, to provide for the needs of others, to advance the gospel, and to earn eternal reward.
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Submission: Yielding of Our Will

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Because of Adam's sin, we are born believing that life can only be good when we get our own way. Jesus teaches us another way - the best life is found when we yield our will to the will of the Father.
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Thy Will Be Done

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:40:00 -0500

Speaker: Brad Evans
Scripture: Various
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 13
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
Submission to authority is one of the genuine marks of spiritual maturity in a believer's life. Jesus Christ submitted to God the Father and we are to imitate His example. Jesus said, "I can do nothing on My own initiative...I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me." (John 5:30) We are also instructed to joyfully submit to earthly authority that God has placed over us.
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Seeking True Greatness

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:15:00 -0500

Speaker: Matt Morton
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 12
Location: Grace Bible Church Southwood
When Jesus' disciples approach Him seeking positions of honor, He turns the world's concept of greatness on its head. True greatness in God's kingdom requires suffering and self-denial in imitation of Jesus.
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Get Rich Quick, Stay Rich Forever

podcasts@grace-bible.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:10:00 -0500

Speaker: Brian Fisher
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Series: At Jesus' Feet: Lessons from the Master Teacher
Series Order: 11
Location: Grace Bible Church Anderson
Wealth is a window to the soul. It can reveal what we value, what we love, what we worship. Because earthly wealth is fleeting, we are foolish to pursue it. However, wealth from God enriches us both now and forever.
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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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