Grace Bible Church Sermons

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

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

Speaker: Adam GoshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Chris ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12Theme: Amid the uncertainty of the "end times," be faithful until Jesus comes One: You can be certain that the Devil is at work in the world. His work is characterized by deception, rebellion, & lawlessness. The believer is tempted with confusion & concern. The unbeliever is tempted to embrace lies & to enjoy evil. Two: You can be certain that Jesus is coming in total victory. God is in control of present victory. God is control of future vicroty. Applications: Resist evil with holiness. Resist discouragement with hope. Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ...let no one deceive you in any way... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

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

Speaker: Adam GodshallText: Psalm 23, Jeremiah 23, Ezekiel 34Theme: Shepherding

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12Theme: Jesus is Glorified as Savior and Lord The glory of Jesus as Savior and Lord is... One: ...the past testimony of the church. Do not be bashful about our legacy of truth. Speak boldly. Two: ...the future hope of the church. Do not be bullied by evil in the world. Endure courageously. Three: ...the present duty of the church. Do not be discouraged in the struggle with sin. Grow spiritually. Four: ...the eternal reward of the church. Do not be forgetful of your glory to come. We will celebrate joyfully. To this end, we always pray for you... ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Various PassagesTheme: Hiding Our Sin

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 ThessaloniansText: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12Theme: The promise of Christ's future coming should influence the faithfulness of our present praying. How can we imitate Paul's model of prayer One: Pray Our prayer should be Constant Our prayer should be Caring Two: Pray with Biblically-defined Purpose That we would be Conformed to the character of Christ That we would be Bold in the pursuit of goodness That we would do what we are called to do in his Power Three: Pray for the glory of Jesus Christ His Sovereign glory; He is Lord His Saving glory; He is Savior To this end, we always pray for you ~ 2 Thessalonians 1.11

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Secret ThingsText: Deuteronomy 29Theme: Secret Things

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4Theme: God Will Make All Things Right in the End

Speaker: Adam GodshallText: 2 Kings 18-19Theme: When Problems Arise, We Must Take Them to the Lord

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ ReturnsText: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4Theme: Keep Growing - For the Good Of Others and For the Glory Of God One: Keep growing - for the good of others. Model a robust confidence in God Model a robust love for others Model a robust endurance in hardships Two: Keep growing - for the glory of God. Faithfulness is worthy of recognition. Faithfulness is rooted in grace. Faithfulness is cause for praise. We ought always to give thanks to God for you, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing...and that you are enduring. ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Speaker: Various SpeakersText: Various PassagesTheme: Thoughts from the Sing! Conference

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: 2 ThessaloniansText: Overview of 1 ThessaloniansTheme: The gospel will keep working until Jesus comes again. One: Hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ = the purpose, Church, and coming of Jesus. Two: Hope in the purpose of Jesus Christ. To imitate God; 1:6 To walk worthy; 2:12 To abound in love; 3:12 To be holy; 3:3,7 To be alert; 5:6 Three: Hope in the Church of Jesus Christ. Four: Hope in the coming of Jesus Christ. Jesus is coming back to earth. Until then, believe that the gospel is still turning the world upside-down.

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessTheme: Covering Sin in Love

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Various PassagesTheme: Forgiveness Q & A One: How do I deal with large offenses where forgiveness is never requested? Leave it to God - Romans 12 Two: What if the offender is dead? No one escapes the justice of God. Psalm 58:10-11 Three: What do I do with someone who takes advantage of my obligation to forgive? Expect fruits in keeping with repentance; Luke 3:8 Four: Is God's forgiveness the same in the OT as it is in the NT? Yes. Forgiveness is always granted on the basis of God's promise of the work of Christ. Five: How should I respond when someone says, "I need to forgive myself"? Steer the focus to understanding how God forgives us in Christ. Conclusions: Be ready to forgive. Psalm 86:5 Trust your God. a. To do good to you. b. To make all things right.

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Matt. 12:37, Heb. 10:17Theme: Question: What Happens to a Forgiven Believer at the Judgement Seat?

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Romans 12:14-21Theme: In all the offenses we suffer, bitterness is avoidable How to keep from being bitter toward...the repentant: One: Keep your promise. Forgiveness = I graciously promise to release from moral liablility the repentant offender for reconciliation. The 3-fold promise. I will not recall this offense to you. I will not recall this offense to others. I will not recall this offense to myself. How to keep from being bitter toward...the UN-repentant: Two: Don't seek revenge. Do not repay eveil for evil. Do not avenge yourself. Do not be overcome by evil. Three: Love your enemies. Maintain honor. Seek peace. Be kind. Four: Trust your God... ...to care for you. ...to judge your enemies.

Speaker: Adam GodshallText: Various PassagesTheme: Review of Teen Camp Studies

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: 2 Corinthians 5:19Theme: Justice is Essential to Understanding Forgiveness One: Justice reflects the character of God. Our reflection of God's justice is marred by sin. God's revelation of justice is revealed in Scripture. Two: Justice demands more than the common appology. Apologies wander through feelings. Justice addresses the offense. Forgiveness accomplishes reconciliation. Three: Justice allows for continuing consequences. Forgiveness does not necessarily remove consequences. Consequences do not necessarily communicate continued displeasure. Four: Justice reveals the sufficiency of Christ. To reveal the true image of God's justice and mercy. To address our offense and reconcile us to God. To remove eternal consequences and give grace for present sorrow.

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongText: Luke 10:25-37Theme: Remember the Good Samaritan

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Matthew 18:21-35Theme: A Spirit-Filled, Word-Informed Believer Can Rightly Reckon With Forgiveness Withheld.

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongText: Various PassagesTheme: Christ is Our Hope

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Matthew 18:21-35Theme: You Must Forgive Much Because You Have Been Forgiven Much More. One: Do I underestimate the mercy of God's forgiveness? Two: Do I overestimate the debt of my brother? Three: Do I underestimate the warning of NOT forgiveing?

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongText: Various PassagesTheme: Sin's Ruin Stirs in Us a Longing for All Things to be Made Right

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Luke 23:34; Hebrews 10:11-18Theme: As believers, we stand forgiven at the cross

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongText: Romans 13Theme: Bearing the Sword is a Weighty Duty

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: ForgivenessText: Ephesians 4:32Theme: You Must Forgive Others as God Forgave You. One: The Word Meanings of Forgiveness To release To grace Two: The Divine Example of Forgiveness God graces us with the perfect righteousness of Christ God graces us wiht the substitutionary death of Christ God graces us with the everlasting life of Christ Three: The Five Elements of Forgiveness God's forgiveness is marked by grace. God's forgiveness is marked by promise. God's forgiveness is marked by release. God's forgiveness is marked by condition. God's forgiveness is marked by reconciliation. Four: The Working Definition of Forgiveness God graciously1 promises2 to release from moral liability3 the repentent sinner4 for reconciliation5. ...forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. ~ Ephesians 4:32

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongText: Various PassagesTheme: Justice is a Lofty Yet Complicated Goal

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 50Theme: You must resist the invasive corruption of unforgiveness. One: Unforgiveness indulges in the opportunity for angry revenge. Two: Unforgiveness perpetuates distrust and fear. Three: Unforgiveness userps the place of God as judge. Four: Unforgiveness focuses excessive attention on the offense. Five: Unforgiveness forgets the truth of God's sovereign benevolent purposes. Six: Unforgiveness fails to repay evil with good. Seven: Unforgiveness cripples faith in God's promises. You ment evil against me, but God ment it for good. ~ Genisis 50:20

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongTheme: Is God Accountable In Any Way?

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 47-49Theme: Commit to using words that are true and edifying One: Words of covenant faithfulness Two: Words of wise warning Three: Words of kingdom authority Four: Words of sanctification progress Five: Words of God's character Six: Words of simple faith Seven: Words of personal worship The God of your fathers will help you...the Almighty will bless you ~ Genesis 49:25

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Lessons from a Police Ride-AlongTheme: Lessons from a Police Ride-Along - Part 1

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 46-47Theme: Be Assured of God's Faithfulness to You The Story: Jacob experiences God's faithfulness... ...to reherse the covenant. ...to preserve his family. ...to reunite with Joseph. ...to endure the famine. Applications: Be assured of God's faithfulness to you... ...through the promises of His Word. ...through the evidence of covenant family. ...through the glimpses of restoration. ...through the kindness of unbelievers. ...through the wisdom of stewardship. Do not be afraid...I will go with you ~ Genesis 46:3-4

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 46Theme: Lessons from a List of Names

Speaker: Dennis ClemonsSeries: Mark 3:7-35Text: Mark 3:7-35Theme: Opinions Vary (Part 2): Your Verdict about Jesus will Seal the Fate of Your Soul. Various Responses to Jesus: One: The demons shrieked with terror - Knowledge in opposition to the truth Two: The apostles became his companions - Growing but incomplete knowledge of the truth Three: His family misunderstood him - Confused misunderstanding of the truth Four: The scribes slandered him - malicious indifference to the truth Five: Disciples called him brother, Savior, and Lord - Love of the truth in humility and obedience "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." ~ Revelation 22:13

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: "Respectable Sins" and SanctificationText: Various PassagesTheme: What to do about Acceptable Sins

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 45Theme: The Anchor of Forgiveness is your Confidence in God's Good Plan The Story: Joseph reveals his identity. Joseph points to God's sovereignty Joseph demonstrates his sincerity Pharoah insists on generosity Jacob stunned by reality Applications: Forgiveness does not ignore the offence Forgiveness addresses guilt with grace Forgiveness focuses on God's purpose Forgiveness calls for the fruit of repentence It was not you...but God. ~ Genesis 45:8

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: "Respectable Sins" and SanctificationText: Various PassagesTheme: Ungodliness

Speaker: Adam GodshallText: Various PassagesTheme: God Often Speaks of Mountains to Help Us Understand the Truth He Wants Us to Know When you look at mountains, you should consider... One: ...the wonder of creation. Two: ...the evidence of majesty. Three: ...the warning of judgement. Four: ...the promise of salvation. Five: ...the illustration of faithfulness. Six: ...the hope of refuge. Seven: ...the call to faith. Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains ~ Psalm 76:4

Speaker: Allan HeneySeries: "Respectable Sins" and SanctificationText: Various PassagesTheme: Pride

Speaker: Dennis ClemonsSeries: The Gospel of MarkText: Mark: 3:7-35Theme: Opinions Vary: Your verdict about Jesus will seal the fate of your soul.

Speaker: Jonathan McClurgSeries: "Respectable Sins" and SanctificationText: Various PassagesTheme: Judgementalism

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 43-44Theme: As You Hope for Reconciliation, God is at Work to Accomplish His Plan. As You Hope for Reconciliation, God is at Work - in Your Life and in the Lives of Others - to Accomplish His Plan. One: God is at work in Jacob's faith Two: God is at work in the steward's message Three: God is at work in Joseph's heart Four: God is at work in Joseph's plan Five: God is at work in the brothers' _ Six: God is at work in Judah's character Seven: God is at work in the picture of substitution May God Almighty grant you mercy ~ Genesis 43:14

Speaker: Steve BeckerleSeries: "Respectable Sins" and SanctificationText: Various PassagesTheme: Impatience, Irritability, and Anger

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 42Theme: Your Sin is Never Without Consequences. One: The Sting of Emptiness Two: The Weight of Guilt Three: The Fear of Judgement Four: The Brokenness of Relationships Five: The Undermining of Faith Conclusion Because sin always ruins,... ...confess sin, forsake sin, and find God's mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) So now there comes a reckoning ~ Genesis 42:22

Speaker: Carson BuchannanSeries: "Respectable Sins" and SanctificationText: Various PassagesTheme: Selfishness

Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: JosephText: Genesis 41Theme: The Fruit of Affliction One: NOT merely temporal success It is one means of God's blessing. It pictures the bounty of the soul. Two: Humility I don't seek man's approval. I do promote God's glory. Three: Trust I can't forget the past! I can view it in the context of Biblical truth. Four: Thanksgiving I recognize God's goodness. ...even in affliction. Five: Hope God can amaze us in one day. God will amaze us on That Day. The Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love ~ Genesis 39:21