Grace or Grit

Elijah Talley preaching from Acts 1

Stephen Talley preaching Rebecca June Talley's funeral.

The last message in the "Godly Grit" sermon series - this one from Galatians 6.

Jim Richardson preaching about us having Godly Grit.

Preaching from 2nd Corinthians 8 - sermon # 1 in the series: "Godly Grit"

Sermon by our Missionary, Patrick Reed.

The final message in the sermon series entitled "Worshipping with Money."

Sermon # 4 in the series on Worshipping with Money.

Sermon # 3 in the series on Worshipping with Money.

Sermon # 2 in the series on Worshipping with Money.

Sermon # 1 in the series on Worshipping with Money.

Lesson taken from 2nd Timothy 2

Produced for WAAI 100.9 FM and posted here as is.

From Ephesians 4. Maybe we need to be thinking more of about our spiritual vocation (calling) and less about our next vacation.

Sermon # 4 in the "Parent Trap" sermon series. This one is taken from Isaiah 56.

Sermon # 3 in the series: "Parent Trap" - this one from Galatians 4 on Easter Sunday.

Proverbs 23 and more....

Expanding on Psalm 127

The last sermon in the sermon series "Who Has the Time?"

Sermon # 4 in the "Who has the Time?" sermon series...

From 1st Corinthians 13...

Sermon # 2 in the "Who Has the Time?" sermon series.

From Ezekiel 16

Sermon # 1 in the series entitled "Better than Tolerance"

Reflecting on 2nd Timothy 4

Sermon # 3 in the series entitled, "It All Starts with the Bible."

An honest attempt to give guidance to the average Christian as to how to look at the decisions we make about which versions of the English Bible we should read and study.

Elijah Talley preaching a summary of the New Testament from Colossians 1.

Covering Genesis 15 as a single chapter representing the whole Old Testament.

Covering Revelation 4-22

Covering Revelation 1-3

Just focusing on one little phrase in the book of Jude.

Some questions to comfort true saints.

A conversation about the human conscience, springing from Hebrews 11.

Part one of a 2 part sermon on the book of Hebrews (part of the "Preach" sermon series).

An attempt to cover the book of Philemon

This was a study from the book of Titus. Here is the quiz referenced in the sermon. Doctrinal Quiz: Mark all that apply. 1. Which of the following are incommunicable attributes of God? a. Immutability b. Goodness c. Transcendance d. Sovereignty e. Omnipotence 2. Which of the following does the Scripture claim for itself? a. Inspiration b. Infallibility c. Sufficiency d. Authority 3. Which of the following are explicit biblical designations used to identify demons? a. Unclean spirits b. Fallen angels c. Devils d. Ghosts e. Evil Spirits 4. According to the Bible, what is the origin of humanity? a. Darwinian Evolution b. Personal Creation c. Theistic Evolution d. Reincarnation e. Deistic Creation 5. Who is the originator of sin? a. God b. Satan c. Adam d. Eve e. None of the above 6. When did Jesus become the Son of God? a. At the time the Spirit caused Mary to conceive Him b. At the moment of His human birth c. When His cousin John baptized Him d. Upon His resurrection from the dead e. None of the above 7. Which of the following are necessary for salvation? a. Regeneration b. Justification c. Repentance d. Faith e. Grace 8. Which of the following are universal evidences of the baptism of the Spirit? a. The fruit of the Spirit b. At least one spiritual gift c. Being led by Him d. The ability to speak angelic languages e. Love for other saints 9. Which of the following are accurate applications of the word church? a. Israel  b. All saints in every denomination both living and dead c. Each local congregation of genuine disciples d. Any religious organization  10. Which of the following are judgments that we should expect to happen in the future? a. The Judgment Seat of Christ b. The Judgment of the Nations c. The Judgment of Angels d. The Great White Throne Judgment Bonus: Which form of polity (church government) did the Jerusalem church have in Acts 6? a. Congregational b. Presbyterian c. Episcopal d. None of the above

An introduction to a sermon series entitled "Preach" and a quick journey through 1st & 2nd Timothy

This is a simple message from First Thessalonians addressing the coming of Christ (most specifically the rapture; phase one of the the second advent).

Just an attempt to whet your appetite for the book of Colossians.

This one is Dave Talley preaching the book of Philippians.

This one is a sermon preached by my (Dave Talley's) youngest son, Elijah Talley. It's his take on the book of Ephesians.

This is sermon number 1 in the series called "God's People" - a series covering Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians Colossians, and Thessalonians.

This is actually a sermon preached by our Chairman of the Deacons, Tony Landers. I'm experimenting with this new format for the podcast in hopes that the space will not go to waste. You could call this PHASE 2 of Grace or Grit. For a variety of reasons I dropped the ball on our old conversational strategy (with Patrick Reed) and I lack the creative juices to figure out how to revive it. BUT, maybe this approach will be a blessing to someone. So, enjoy! And, I would love to hear from you if you listen and are blessed.

For once, Patrick and I had no script. This is our first recording session in a couple of months, so we're just catching up here; talking about what's going on and what's coming up. Enjoy!

Pretty simple discussion: is "The Israel of God" a spiritual entity, or is it the literal, ethnic, historical, national, geographical Israel of the Old Testament? Listen as Dave and Patrick attempt a clear answer.

Here are some things that commonly impact my (Dave's) sermon prep:  - I have a master plan of ideas. - My motto in preaching is to declare the truth with power, zeal, and affection.   - It has been said that biblical preaching will teach something significant, will be authoritative (coming from Scripture), and will have a hook (it will call people to action).  - I use a dominant text, focus on a central truth, find illustrations and examples to clarify the message, and construct an "Action Step" with which to conclude.   - In both prayer and daily experience, I'm aware of the Spirit's leading in my meditations. Sermon preparation without heart preparation is woefully incomplete.  And attached to this is my awareness of the role that the prayers of others plays in my preparation and delivery.  - And, I have certain resources that I run to repeatedly for help in understanding my text and topic. There is more to consider though, so listen to the podcast and hear Dave and Patrick discuss their individual strategies and processes.

Transgenderism is a hot and divisive topic. In many cases it's even a basic litmus test of fidelity with modern wokeness. But, there are moral and spiritual ramifications. So, where should the Christian stand on this issue. Listen as Dave and Patrick attempt to deal with it with grace, and yes also with some grit. For sure, it is a gritty topic.

It's not exactly fun to think about, but the Bible teaches us that judgment has to begin at the house of the Lord. Listen as Dave and Patrick try to unravel this difficult issue.

Who decides what the church will do when the church comes together for a worship assembly? And, what is the basis or source of the elements that we do include? Are they Biblical, or is it just human tradition that drives us through... The call to worship Some songs Prayer Bible reading Communion Announcements The collection of contributions The sermon The invitation Baptisms ...etc. Additionally, even if we are including the right elements, are we doing them the right way, and are we giving each aspect the proper weight and emphasis? Listen as Dave and Patrick (and a surprise guest commenter) delve into the matter of biblical vs. traditional liturgy and address the question, "What get's into the order of service?" And, who are we trying to please anyway?

Once again, Patrick suggested our topic for today.   To be exact, the suggestion was for us to discuss “God's providence and specifically how it relates to evil,” which is to answer the question, “Is God responsible for evil?” The verse that comes to my mind in answer to this question is Isaiah 45:7 where God said, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.”  (See all of the verses 1-7 here) Of course, that's the AV (KJV) wording and other English translations use words like calamity and disaster instead of evil, but ultimately, the answer is still the same, in my opinion.  Evil (as in the deadly result of evil) is inextricably connected to evil as moral depravity. It's not a conversation for the timid, but let's dive in.