Sermons and special recorded events from Grace Community Church in Angier, NC
Grace Community Church: Angier, NC
Pastor Brad preaches from Psalm 34 this week. A Psalm that is both a hymn of praise and a sermon reminding us that there is affliction in this life, but the Lord is faithful to the humble and just to all.
This week Pastor Brad takes a break from Revelation to some time in the Psalms. The Psalm for this week is Psalm 130 in which Pastor Brad points us to the gospel. Psalm 130 begins "in the depths of despair over sin, but it ends with gratitude and worship for God's forgiveness." (Pastor Brad Talley)
This week Pastor Brad Talley preaches from Revelation 19, verses 1-10. Pastor Brad encourages believers to live as one who has been redeemed by the blood of Jesus; to do the good works set before us by God; and to focus more on Jesus than on ourselves.
This week in our study of Revelation Pastor Brad walks us through Revelation 18. He highlights that, as Christians, we are to have our treasure in heaven; walk in the Spirit to not fulfill the lusts of our flesh; and in all that we do to glorify God with grateful hearts. Pastor Brad challenges us to live as citizens of heaven, not citizens of Babylon (the world).
In the end, we all have a choice – follow Jesus or follow Satan.
This week Pastor Brad preaches from Revelation 16. He teaches about God's coming wrath at the end of time and encourages believers to live a cross-centered life; remembering eternity, praising God for His justice, continually repenting, and practicing humility. Finally, Pastor Brad reminds us that Jesus is coming again; we hope it's soon; we better be ready.
Pastor Brad explains God's righteousness and justice found in Revelation 14:14-15:8 by highlighting Jesus Christ's role in salvation and the end of time.
In this sermon Pastor Brad is back in Revelation 14 after a stand alone sermon by Elder Bert Wallace on Lamentations. Pastor Brad teaches that in Revelation 14 there is much hope for believers leading up to the time of Jesus' return. Jesus has defeated Satan and because of his victory, believers can live this life with hope.
Elder Bert Wallace preaches on the hope that can be found in the book of Lamentations.
Pastor Brad continues in Revelation 13, reminding us of God's faithfulness and encouraging us to persevere when persecution comes.
After a week of review, Pastor Brad picks up in Revelation 12 with the cosmic story of Satan's attack on God's people and Jesus' ultimate victory.
Starting back up in our Revelation Series, Brad reviews Revelation 1-11.
For Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Brad focuses on John's account of the empty tomb and the many implications for us because of this world-changing event.
On Palm Sunday, Pastor Brad reminds us of the power of God's Word to show us Jesus, the King of Kings.
Next Gen Pastor Kyler Martin preaches from 1 Peter on the relationship of suffering, hope, and inexpressible joy.
Pastor Ricky concludes his mini-series on Philemon with encouragement for reconciliation among the saints, extending forgiveness just as we have been forgiven.
Pastor Ricky concludes his mini-series on Philemon with encouragement for reconciliation among the saints, extending forgiveness just as we have been forgiven.
In the first of a two-part series, Pastor Ricky explains the context for the letter Paul wrote to Philemon about relationships, especially with Onesimus.
Finishing chapter 11, Pastor Brad hinges the sermon on the proclamation made with loud voices that the Kingdom belongs to Jesus.
Pastor Brad demonstrates the labor of biblical interpretation through an exegesis of Revelation 11 and the many significant interpretive choices to make.
Pastor Brad shows the beauty of the mystery of God's Word displayed in Revelation 10 and the things God instructs John to reserve and not to share.
On the occasion of Kyler Martin's ordination to gospel ministry, Pastor Brad issues a charge to him and all believers from Paul's encouragement and instruction to Timothy.
On the occasion of Kyler Martin's ordination to gospel ministry, Pastor Brad issues a charge to him and all believers from Paul's encouragement and instruction to Timothy.
In this chapter, Pastor Brad shows the defiant, hardened hearts of the unbelievers who suffer the judgments of God as described by John--all while believers are sustained by hope.
The angels blow the first four trumpets with the corresponding judgments on the earth, and Pastor Brad explores the biblical theme of God's judgement as part of His salvific activity.
In expositing chapter 7, Pastor Brad describes the difference between the seals that are broken on the scroll, and the seal that protects the people of God.
With each scroll that is opened, God continues to judge and unbelievers as a display of justice for His persecuted people.
Pastor Brad returns to the book of Revelation and picks up in the throne room of God as the seals are opened and judgment begins.
Pastor Brad kicks off the new year with a sermon reminding believers of their responsibility to respond to the gospel by worship through their giving, anchored in God's words through Malachi.
To start the new year, Pastor Brad explores the context and principles of the encouragement from Hebrews 10, emphasizing our gathered community.
To conclude the year, Pastor Brad teaches from Isaiah 55 and solicits testimonies of God's goodness from the congregation
Concluding this year's Advent series, Pastor Brad explores the light of the love of Jesus in John's gospel.
On the second week of Advent, Pastor David explores the Hebrew and Greek words for Peace and how the idea of Peace has haunted him.
For the first week of Advent, Pastor Brad explains how Hope leads us to wait with purpose.
Moving from Revelation 4 to Revelation 5, Pastor Brad teaches on the significance of the worthiness of the Lamb who was slain.
Pastor Brad explores John's vision of the throne of God in Revelation 4, with the holiness of beauty of God on display.
Pastor Brad teaches from the letters to the last two churches in the first section of Revelation, showing the contrast between the faithful believers in Philadelphia and the lukewarm church in Laodicea.
Pastor Brad teaches from the letters to the last two churches in the first section of Revelation, showing the contrast between the faithful believers in Philadelphia and the lukewarm church in Laodicea.
Pastor Ricky shares a glimpse of his trip to the location o the 7 churches and teaches from the letter to Sardis in Revelation 3.
As we continue through the letters to the churches, Pastor Brad unpacks the letter to Thyatira and its implications for all churches.
Pastor Brad explores the implications of the message given to the church at Pergamum, with a focus on our cultural engagement as Christians.
In Revelation 2, Pastor Brad preaches from the letter to the church at Smyrna, reminding of the power of belief in the Gospel and the gift of faith.
From the letter to the church at Ephesus, Pastor Brad reminds us all of the importance of our love for Jesus and His gospel.
Pastor Brad continues to demonstrate Revelation's connections to the Old Testament, including Jesus' favorite prophetic title for Himself.
Continuing the introduction to Revelation, Pastor Brad expands on the core themes of Revelation with an eye toward the Old Testament usage in Revelation and the Trinitarian introduction to the book.
To begin the sermon series in Revelation, Pastor Brad shows some interpretive guidelines and reminds us that the focus is on revealing Jesus.
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Brad examines the community of God described in Jesus' description of the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount.
Kyler Martin, Next Generation Pastor, shares a sermon that reminds us how and why we are to live as the body of Christ in our local church.
To conclude the series in 2 Peter, Pastor Brad reminds us of the comfort in pursuing holiness while we wait for Jesus' return
Pastor Brad points to our hope in God's judgment as described by Peter in this text