Grace Bible Church Sermons

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 3:8-10Theme: For a Confident Faith, You Must Understand God's Relationship to Time One: God has a different Perspective of time. Verse 8 is not a literal Equation. God does not Experience time as we do. Two: God has a merciful Purpose for time. What v.9 can NOT mean: a god who is disappointed or Unsuccessful What is helpful to know: God's _ can be expressed in various ways. God's compassion for All does not contradict God's electing of Some. What is the contrast in our text? Patient toward Us. Three: God will keep His Promise in time. The imminence of His coming should produce Urgency in evangelism. The justice of His coming should produce Comfort in opposition.

Speaker: Steve Beckerle, Joshua RenanderSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Isaiah, JeremiahTheme: Isaiah and Jeremiah

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 3:1-7Theme: Know the Truth, Because the World Will Oppose It One: Continue to study the Bible... Two: ...knowing that... Three: ...unbelievers will attack your beliefs... With their words. With their lifesyles. Four: ...and...unbelievers will reject God's revelation. They will reject the truth that God created. They will reject the truth that God judged. They will reject the truth that God will judge. Applications The truth will anchor you. The truth is always the answer. The truth is powerful to change lives. ...remember the commandment of the Lord...knowing...that scoffers will come... ~ 2 Peter 3:2-3

Speaker: Paul Tucker, Adam GodshallSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Ecclesiastes, Song of SolomonTheme: Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 2:10-22Theme: Rejecting God's Truth Leads to Ruin. Rejecting God's truth leads to... One: ...stubborn arrogance. Two: ...pervasive sensuality. Three: ...financial greed. Four: ...deceptive teaching. It lacks substance. It preys on the weak. It distorts freedom. Five: ...self-destruction. Six: ...eternal destruction. A weightier punishment. A diminished hope. Conclusion: Embrace God's truth. ...forsaking the right way, they have gone astray... ~ 2 Peter 2:15

Speaker: Matt Hargrave, Randy MaglingerSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Psalms, ProverbsTheme: Psalms & Proverbs

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Resurrection SundayText: Various PassagesTheme: We Must Anticipate Resurrection Power One: Why should we anticipate resurrection power? Jesus said he could exercise resurrection power, and he did. Jesus said he would experience resurrection power, and he did. Jesus said we should expect resurrection power, so me must. Two: What should we anticipate resurrection power to do? To redeem from unbelief. To restore from failure. To relieve from doubt. To ready for mission. ...that you may know...the greatness of his power toward us...that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead... ~ Ephesians 1:18-20

Speaker: Dennis Clemons, Clark McClurgSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Esther, JobTheme: Esther and Job

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 2:4-10Theme: God Knows How to Preserve His People and to Punish His Enemies One: God knows how... Knowing implies ability. Knowing implies purpose. Two: ...to preserve His people... ...in the midst of evil. ...by the truth. ...to the end. Three: ...and to punish His enemies. Conclusions: Seek to know God more fully. Hate sin and love Christ. Don't envy the wicked. ...the Lord knows how to rescue the godly... ~ 2 Peter 2:9

Speaker: Daniel Moorehead, Allan HeneySeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Ezra, NehemiahTheme: Ezra & Nehemiah

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 2:1-3Theme: You Must Recognize and Reject False Teachers One: How to Recognize False Teachers: They contaminate truth. They undermine Lordship. They minimize sensuality. They promote self. Two: Why Reject False Teachers: They slander the gospel. They face certain ruin. Conclusion: Know the truth. Stand for truth. ...there will be false teachers among you... ~ 2 Peter 2:1

Speaker: Christopher Luy, Carson BuchannanSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: 1 Chronicles, 2 ChroniclesTheme: 1 Chronicles & 2 Chronicles

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 1:16-21Theme: Give Your Attention to the Bible One: The Bible is true. Two: The Bible is God's voice. God, through a prophetic voice God, through an audible voice God, through an apostolic voice Three: The Bible is light for the darkness Four: The Bible is hope for the hardships. You will do well to pay attention.... ~ 2 Peter 1:19

Speaker: Kirk Chestnut, Steve BeckerleSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: 1 Kings, 2 KingsTheme: 1 Kings and 2 Kings

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 1:12-15Theme: Be a "Reminder" of What it Means to Imitate Christ. One: The Essence of Reminders Two: The Reason for Reminders Three: The Consistency of Reminders Four: The Content of Reminders Five: The Intensity of Reminders Six: The Urgency of Reminders Seven: The Legacy of Reminders I intend always to remind you of these qualities... ~ 2 Peter 1:12

Speaker: Joshua Renander, Matt HargraveSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: 2 Samuel, RuthTheme: 2 Samuel and Ruth

Speaker: Adam GodhsallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 1:5-11Theme: Because Christ Has Given Us Everything We Need for Godly Living, We Must Pursue Godly Living. One: The Pursuit Itself Diligent effort: commanded and enabled In sanctification, we cooperate by God's grace with his purpose to conform us to the character of Jesus. Two: The Pursuit of Godly Living A constant pursuit of... Faith → virtue → knowledge → self-control → steadfastness → godliness → brotherly affection → love Three: The Benefits of Pursuing Godly Living The accomplishment of God's purpose The acknowledgement of saving grace The assurance of full sanctification The anticipation of eternal acceptance For if these qualities are yours... ~ 2 Peter 1:8

Speaker: Dennis Clemons, Dave CaldwellSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Judges, 1 SamuelTheme: Judges and 1 Samuel

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 1:3-4Theme: In Christ, We Have All We Need to Live the Christian Life One: God gives everything necessary for life and godliness... Salvation - repentance and faith for a rescue from sin and to _ Sanctification - God's continued work of transforming us to the character of Jesus Two: ...through the knowledge of Christ... Three: ...as known through the promises... Four: ...so that we can be holy in sinful world. Conclusion Believe that you lack nothing. Pursue knowing Christ. Rehearse the promises. Choose to do right. All things that pertain to life and godliness ~ 2 Peter 1:3

Speaker: Adam Godshall, Randy MaglingerSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Deuteronomy, JoshuaTheme: Deuteronomy and Joshua

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 PeterText: 2 Peter 1:1-2Theme: We must treasure God's gift of knowing Christ.

Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Leviticus - NumbersTheme: Leviticus and Numbers

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Luke 24:27Theme: You should know the story of the Bible Part 4 The New Testament (Covenant) One: The Gospels: the introduction of the person and work of Jesus Christ Two: Acts: the proclamation of the person and work of Jesus Christ Three: The Epistles: The explanation of the person and work of Jesus Christ Four: Revelation: the consummation of the person and work of Jesus Christ Conclusion The OT is the anticipation of Christ. The NT is the manifestation of Christ. The Bible is the story of God's purpose in Christ. For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Speaker: Daniel Moorhead, Clark McClurgSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Genesis - ExodusTheme: Genesis and Exodus

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Luke 24:27Theme: You Should Know the Story of the Bible: Part 3 The Books of Prophecy One: The Content Preaching Prediction Two: The Issue = Loyalty To God To the covenant Three: The Function = to prepare us for a perfect prophet with a perfect message. Conclusion Overall, the Old Testament is anticipation. The Old Testament is the anticipation of the person and work of Jesus Christ. For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Revelation

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview 2 of 4Text: Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.Theme: You should know the story of the Bible: part 2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Understanding Part 2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Beginning with Moses: Bible OverviewText: Luke 24:27Theme: Part 1 - You should know the story of the Bible One: The content of the Books of the Law Law Sacrifices Two: The issue of the Books of the Law Holiness God is Holy and man is sinful. Three: The function of the Books of the Law To prepare us for a perfect priest with a perfect sacrifice. To create a longing for a better covenant. For all the promises of God fine their "Yes" in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Understanding

Speaker: Daniel MooreheadText: Psalm 2Theme: Christ is King in 2026, Act Accordingly ...your kingdom come, your will be done... ~ Matthew 6:10

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ChristmasText: Matthew 1:18-25Theme: Choosing Wisely Is Not Always Easy, but It Is Possible One: This troubled life is marked by difficult decisions. Two: Our righteousness is revealed, exercised, and honed in the valley of decision. Three: We are not without light for our path. Four: God is always at work in our distress for our good and for his glory. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.*~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ChristmasText: Matthew 1:1-12Theme: Wisdom Calls for a Life of Worship One: A life of worship begins with revelation from God. Two: A life of worship is sustained by desire for God. Three: A life of worship is marked by humility. Four: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God. Five: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God. We have come to worship him ~ Matthew 2:2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ChristmasText: Matthew 1-2, Luke 2Theme: When Did the Wise Men Come?

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18Theme: You Can Live in Christmas-Promised Peace One: God-sourced peace Two: Circumstance-transcending peace Three: Relationally-experienced peace Four: Truth-anchored peace Five: Grace-enabled peace Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Power Part 2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15Theme: Demonstrate Faithfulness by Rejecting Laziness in Your Daily Work Ethic One: Laziness...is a bad influence. Two: Laziness...needs a good example. Three: Laziness...suffers a practical consequence. Four: Laziness...warrants a firm instruction. Five: Laziness...can be exchanged for faithfulness. If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Power

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ThanksgivingText: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22Theme: Your Faith Must Fight with Thanksgiving One: Faith...in the midst of fear. Two: Faith...anchored to God's faithfulness. Three: Faith...in the face of the unknown. Four: Faith...in God's kingdom agenda. Five: Faith...in God's words. Six: Faith...to fight with thanksgiving. Seven: Faith...that produces triumphant joy. "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you" ~ 2 Chronicles 20:12

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ThanksgivingText: Various PassagesTheme: Praying With Thanksgiving

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be faithful until Christ returnsText: 2 Thessalonians 3:5Theme: Pray that our hearts would be directed to God's heart Who do we pray this for? For those who are growing, but need to grow more. For those who are facing opposition, but are hoping in the ultimate victory of Jesus. For those who are alarmed by the prevalent evil, but desire to stand for good. For those who are aiming at obedience, but are in need of God's establishing and guarding. Why do we pray this? Because of distracted hearts. Because of wandering hearts. What is the desired outcome of this prayer? To know God's love...and to love him. To know Christ's steadfastness...and to follow him. Conclusion: "Lord, direct _________'s heart to your love and faithfulness."

Speaker: Matt HargraveSeries: ThanksgivingText: Various PassagesTheme: Lessons from the Leaf

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4Theme: The Lord is faithful. Because the Lord is faithful... One: ...You can rightly view a faithless culture. Two: ...You can firmly stand in your faith. Three: ...You cdan confidently rest in the Lord's keeping. Four: ...You can faithfully live in biblical obedience. ...but the Lord is faithful. He will establish you... ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Agendas Part 2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalnonians 3:1-2Theme: Faithfulness in spreading the truth 4 Questions that call for Faithfulness in spreading Truth Question 1: Are you embracing—by conviction—the necessity of prayer? Question 2: Are you communicating—by word and walk—the authority of God's Truth? Question 3: Are you hoping—by God's promise—in the gospel's life-transforming power? Question 4: Are you ready—by God's grace—to face opposition? ...pray...that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored... ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Agendas

Speaker: Daniel MooreheadSeries: Reformation SundayText: 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-5; 18:20-41; 19:17-18Theme: Faithfulness: Our Roles May Vary One: Look at a stage set with sin. Two: Look at four faithful roles Three: Look at how we ought to live Moreover, it is required of stwards that they be found faithful ~ 1 Timothy 4:2

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Reformation SundayText: Various PassagesTheme: The Reformation and Church History

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Theme: Christians Must Be Confident in the Face of Apostasy. One: Clearly see salvation. (What God has done.) You were loved, chosen, & called You were set apart by the Spirit You believed the gospel You share in Christ's glory Two: Firmly believe truth. (What God has said.) Because of your firm foundation... ...keep on clinging... ...to God's revealed word. Three: Boldy pursue godliness. (What God is doing.) Inwardly rejoice in the kindness of God Outwardly reflect the character of God But we give thanks...because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Secret Keeping

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-13Theme: Don't Be Unsettled when Unbelievers Reject Christian Faith and Its Foundation of Biblical Truth One: What is apostasy? to depart; to forsake; to rebel against. Someone who before claimed he was a Christian is now saying he is not a Christian anymomre. Two: A Biblical Anchor: true believers will never fully or finally fall away from the faith. Three: The Biblical Explanation: the realization that a person was never truly transformed by the gospel. The Visible Church = as Christians see it; those who claim to be Christian and give evidence of it. The Invisible Church = as God sees it; those who repent & believe in Jesus as Savior and Lord Examples of apostasy: Judas and Demas Four: What should characterize our response to apostasy? Humility Prayer Truth ...they refused to love the truth and be saved ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:10