Sermons – Gresham Bible Church

Dr. Todd Miles repeats to us Peter's encouragment to elect exiles, to place our trust in God as we live faithfully under this world's authorities.

Peter continues his letter of encouragement to displaced and troubled Christians, reminding them that scripture spoke long ago of what has come to pass,. Though men have rejected God's chosen foundation, He continues to build His house.

Dr. Todd Miles brings a message from 1 Peter 1, where the apostle calls believers to holiness in light of the future hope secured by the costly blood of Christ.

Setting aside our series through the book of Mark for a time, after having just heard Peter's confession, we turn to 1 Peter where the apostle encourages a group of "elect exiles" who are suffering various trials. He reminds them that God has not been caught off guard, he is still in control, and we can take hold of His solid promises when our right now feels uncertain.

After a two-part healing of a blind man where he begins to see but then sees more clearly, Jesus asks the disciples who people say he is and who they believe him to be. At this point, they can make out that he is the Christ, but they need to see him even more cleary.

With all that has already taken place in the book of Mark, the Pharisees come asking for "a sign from heaven", and the disicples, after watching Jesus feed thousands—twice—are still worried that they didn't bring enough bread. Do we have faith greater than these?

As we meet outdoors for GBC Day 2025, Dr. Todd Miles brings a message from Mark 8 where Jesus again miraculously feeds a multitude.

Pastor Mike Dahl brings a message from Mark 7 where we see two accounts of people begging Jesus for help.

When confronted by Jewish leaders regarding his disciples eating with unwashed hands, Jesus calls out their hypocricy and explains what truly makes one defiled.

As the disciples are struggilng to cross the sea, in the midst of a choatic storm, in the dark of night, Jesus comes to them, walking on the waves.

After the disciples return from being sent out, they go with Jesus to an islolated place to rest. But, crowds show up seeking Jesus, and being moved with compassion, he teaches them and then feeds them.

In Mark 7, Jesus sends out the 12 disciples with authority over unclean spirits to heal and proclaim repentance. When Herod hear of this, he assumed John the Baptist, whom he had beheaded, had come back to life.

Dr. Todd Miles continues through the book of Mark, where Jesus returns to his hometown and does no mighty work there while marveling at the people's unbelief.

Pastor Mike Dahl opens the word of God to us, where in the 5th chapter of Mark, we see one story of two miraculous healings.

Dr. Todd Miles brings a message from the fifth chapter of Mark, where Jesus delivers a man possessed by a "Legion" of demons.

Pastor Mike Dahl opens the fourth chapter of Mark, where Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee and the disciples are filled with great fear.

Jordan Bradley brings a message from chapter 4 of Mark, a chapter full of Jesus' parables.

In the third chapter of Mark, Jesus is accused of being out of his mind, casting out demons by the power of Satan, and speaks of what has come to be thought of as the "unpardonable sin".

Eric wood continues a series through the book of Mark, where in chapter 3, we see a challenge over healing, crowds gathering, and Jesus choosing the 12 apostles.

Beginning in Mark 2, Dr. Todd Miles gives a whole-Bible look at the Sabbath and what it means that Jesus is "lord even of the Sabbath."

In second chapter of the book of Mark, we see the scandalous (even if familiar) calling of Levi, the taxcollector, to follow Jesus.

Dr. Todd Miles brings a message from Mark 2, where Jesus amazes some and offends others by not only healing a paralytic, but declaring his sins forgiven.

Jordan Bradley continues a series through Mark's gospel, with a section highlighting the authority of Jesus.

Pastor Mike Dahl continues through Mark's gospel with a passage in which Jesus himself is proclaiming the gospel before calling his first disciples.

Pastor Mike Dahl begins a new series through the book of Mark.

Dr. Todd Miles concludes our series through Joshua. We see a struggle for unity, a challenge of obedience, and a confident (though not confidence inspiring) response as we look forward to a better covenant and ask ourselves, "Whom will you serve?"

Continuing through the book of Joshua, Pastor Mike Dahl covers a large section detailing the division of the land, looking especially how God provides means for justice and mercy for His people.

These chapters of Joshua have been the point at which more than a few have given up on faith. It's not simple or easy. "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” Dr. Todd Miles discusses these difficult chapters in the context of scripture and the rememberance of the mercy and justice of God.

These chapters of Joshua have been the point at which more than a few have given up on faith. It's not simple or easy. "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” Dr. Todd Miles discusses these difficult chapters in the context of scripture and the rememberance of the mercy and justice of God.

As we contiune through the book of Joshua, we see several instances of faithfullness contrasted with the breach of faith.

As we continue in the book of Joshua, the Israelites cross the Jordan river and prepare themselves for what God is about to do.

As we continue through the book of Joshua, we come to the story of Rahab who by faith risks her life to be joined to the true God as she recognizes the wave of impending judgement that is about to sweep over her city.

As we continue through the book of Joshua, we come to the story of Rahab who by faith risks her life to be joined to the true God as she recognizes the wave of impending judgement that is about to sweep over her city.

Dr. Todd Miles begins a new series through the book of Joshua.

Dr. Todd Miles begins a new series through the book of Joshua.

Have you ever considered how many times we are told to "Praise the Lord" in scripture? May we do just that as Mike Dahl opens Psalm 33 for us.

Have you ever considered how many times we are told to "Praise the Lord" in scripture? May we do just that as Mike Dahl opens Psalm 33 for us.

Curently serving as an elder at Redemption church before going to serve in Taiwan, Jon Paivarinta joins us and brings a message from Psalm 126

Dr. Todd Miles reminds us of the rightness of God being worshiped and our need to give Him the praise He deserves.

As we return to the Psalms for the month of January, Pastor Mike Dahl brings us a message from Psalm 86.

At this time of year, when many of us are making New Year's resolutions and trying once again to put our lives in order in an attempt to get to a place where we can finally ret our lives in order in an attempt to get to a place where we can finally resst from the constant struggle, Pastor Mike Dahl reminds us of where true rest in really found.

On this last Sunday before Christmas, we reflect on the unfathomable significance of the incarnation and adjust our gaze forward in anticipation of the second advent of Jesus.

Dr. Todd Miles brings a message of love poured out from Isaiah 53.

Eric Wood brings us a message of joy, because of hope, from Isaiah 35

On this second Sunday of advent, Dr. Todd Miles brings a message of peace from Isaiah 9.

On this first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Mike Dahl brings a message of hope from Isaiah 11.

Dr. Todd Miles finishes our series in 2 Timothy where Paul, knowing the time of his departure is soon, reflects back on his life, knowing he has kept the faith, fought the good fight. He has finished the race.

Pastor Mike Dahl brings an exhortation to hold fast to sound doctrine, not wandering off into myths as our itching ears desire to hear what we want to hear.

From 2 Timothy 3, Dr. Todd Miles reminds us of the historical normalcy of persecution and the need to remain faithful when it comes.