Winchester Road East Church of Christ - Chase Gallimore

In 1 Chronicles there is a short break in the long list of names to recognize a man named Jabez. He is noted as more honorable than his brothers. One clue we get about why is his prayer. In this first sermon of our series on Prayer, we find four things from the prayer of Jabez that we can learn and apply to our own prayer lives. 

Even the congregations we read about in the New Testament had a tendency to DRIFT. Do we really think the church in America in 2019 has it all figured out. In the first sermon in our new series, Real Talk, we explore what church really means. 

The fourth habit in our series More Missional is simply listening. We read of meditation over and over in our Bible. Are we putting that discipline into practice?

The second habit we focus on as we strive to live more missional is eating together. The ministry of Jesus was centered around the table. We, as Christians, should follow his example.

In part two of our "More Missional" series we explore the first practical way we can live a more missional life, blessing others.

This message from the first Sunday of 2019 introduces our new sermon series, More Missional. The goal is to foster practical ways to share the good news to the lost and dying among us. It starts with standing out. We, as Christians, are called to live "questionable" lives. 

Jesus' disciples had a crash and burn moment in their ministry alongside Jesus. We can learn a great lesson about praying from the ashes as we read their story.

Elijah has a crash and burn, but goes on to rise from the ashes. He goes on to serve God in some mighty ways.

All of us have found ourselves in the way of Cain at some point in our lives. But, we can all go the way of Christ through his sacrifice for us on the cross and following his example in our relationships with others.

We have all crashed and burned at some point in our lives. We must remember there are lessons to be learned in the ashes. This sermon focuses on the lessons we learn from the first crash and burn in our bibles from Adam and Eve.

In the story of Daniel and the lion's den, God has a message for us that is life changing.

365 times in Scripture, God tells us “Do not fear” or “Fear not” or something similar. Therefore, some folks would argue God doesn't endorse fear. When he wrote his song “Amazing Grace” Newton included this verse: “It was grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved."

When our forefathers signed the declaration of independence, they were also making a declaration of dependence upon our Almighty God. In exploring this dependence, we find where TRUE freedom is actually found.

Why do even mature Christians argue with one another? How can we keep ourselves from hurting Jesus with that destructive habit?

Called to renounce his faith by the village chief, the convert declared, "I have decided to follow Jesus." His two children were killed and in response to threats to his wife, he continued, "Though none go with me, still I will follow." His wife was killed, and he was executed while singing, "The cross before me, the world behind me." This display of faith is reported to have led to the conversion of the chief and others in the village.

Christians need to be of one mind and one love. But, too often we are so focused on ourselves that we can't reach that goal. So, how do we change our way of thinking? First, you gotta know the difference between a cow and horse.

In Ephesians 5, we are told to "walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Are you walking in love with your brothers and sisters in Christ?

In our series, Stupid Things Even Christians Believe, we explore the statement, "judge not lest you be judged" in its proper context. 

“Everything happens for a reason.” Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said it? I think I may have too. It sounds almost Biblical… but it’s not.

Have you ever heard that said? Of course, we all have. At the core of this proverb is the idea that our consciences will never be wrong. The problem is – that’s not always so.

Those preachers teach that TRUE faith is when you hand God a sheet of paper and it has all your requests written on it and then you expect God to do what you want. That’s not Biblical Faith. Biblical Faith is when you hand God a blank sheet of paper, and then you tell God – not my will, but YOURS be done. Here’s a blank piece of paper. I TRUST you to fill it in with things YOU want done in my life.

More and more in the world around us, story is king. Young people are immersing themselves in movies, television, and even video games that tell a story. If you want to share the gospel message, it's as simple as telling your story. You may be thinking, "my story isn't really all that impressive." Here's the truth: If you belong to Jesus, your story is POWERFUL!

Pentecost was a dramatic display of God's Spirit. In this second part of our series, Thy Kingdom Come, we explore why Jesus picked Pentecost to begin His church and what can that mean to us? Our text comes from Acts 2.

A new series at Winchester Road, Thy Kingdom Come will take us through the book of Acts. Throughout his entire ministry, this was Jesus’ message. The problem was, he meant one thing by those words, while those who listened to him meant another. In part one we will examine the two things Jesus came to this world to do.

In the final sermon in our series on keeping your eyes forward, we find Jesus celebrating the innocent newcomers. He reminds us to keep the main thing the main thing.

We, as humans, have a tendency to want to look back at our past failures. We allow our past to become the focus instead of keeping our eyes fixed ahead. In John 12, Jesus explains his pathway to glory is through death, and that his story will become yours.

It is often when we wander, that we find ourselves in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people. The foolish man meanders along in places he doesn’t belong. The wise man has a specific destination. In Proverbs 7-8, Solomon wanted his sons to understand the value of knowing where they were going. Where do you want to go?

This sermon was part of our series on contending for the faith derived from the book of Jude. One of the tools God has given us to contend for the faith is his word. Scripture has the power to transform the minds and hearts of unrepentant men and women and to transform the lives of those are broken and shattered.

You may be tempted to think this is the end of my story, why did God allow this to happen to me? The truth is God is faithful and His grace will prevail in the end. You may be in a chapter of pain or loss. Just keep reading.

Being thankful is a command. God takes grumbling and complaining seriously because he takes it personal. We worship a God that turned the death of his only son into our salvation. He can do just about anything with whatever you are going through.

We are never more like God than when we forgive. If I am going to forgive I must acknowledge the hurt, release my rights for revenge, and lean on Him.

As Christians we are called to give grace as we have been given grace from God. The real test in your undestanding of grace is the extent to which you give grace and offer forgiveness to the person who’s hurt you the most and deserves it the least.

It’s not falling into sin that drowns us. It’s staying in sin and under its influence in our lives that drowns us. No sinner is ever so far down that God cannot and will not forgive them of their sin.

Don't spend your life trying to outrun God because you think he’s chasing you to collect what you owe. What He truly wants is to give you what you could never afford. That's the amazing thing about grace.

Compared to God, we are insignificant. Yet, he choses to use us for his purposes. In Ephesians 2:10, it says, "...we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” God can use you if you spend time with Jesus and read his book.

This is the final part of our series on our God who is, who was, and who is to come. The truth is Jesus is coming back and he has a home for you.

This sermon is part of a three part series about our God who is, who was and who is to come. In Matthew 28, a passage you probably know as the Great Commission, Jesus says, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

When the Israelites reached the outskirts of the Promised Land, they sent in 12 spies to scope out the land. The land was exactly as God had described, flowing with milk and honey. However, 10 spies reported that there was no way they could defeat the giants that lived there. The other two recognized that with God, anything is possible. When you look at challenges and obstacles in life, do you see giants? Or, do you see God?

We, as Christians, are called to reflect Jesus. In this sermon from December 18th, 2016 we take a look at what it means to look, act, and sound more like Him.

You have never locked eyes with someone who doesn't matter to God. In this sermon from December 4th, 2016, we explore unification as a spiritual matter.

It's a promise. And Jesus is our proof.

Some people serve their habits. Others, submit their habits to a greater goal.

Giving God your first fruits means you acknowledge God's ownership of you.

Because of what he has done for us, he now expects us to forgive sins others have committed against us.

Here's the mystery: That God would let anyone be acceptable to him.

You were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body. (1 Cor. 6:20)

There is something about experiencing the deliverance of God that gives you spiritual eyesight to see life differently.

Hosanna means "Salvation! Salvation has come!" This is what we declare as we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and savior. But, the same lips that declared Hosanna during the triumphal entry, yelled "crucify him" when Jesus was put before the crowd. What is your life proclaiming?

Defeat is a powerful feeling. It's a feeling Christ's followers must have been suffering through as he hung on that cross. The enemy thought he had won. But on Sunday, the real victory is won. Men plot. God prevails.

In scripture a name is important and significant. Therefore, when God tells us to call him I AM, we need to take notice.

In John 15, Jesus tells his disciples to abide in him. He claims to be the vine. If true, that has big implications.