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Season 7, Episode 7 This week is Part 2 of Pastor Gwen's message from one of our Sunday morning services! The devil may try and trap us with what is familiar from our pasts, but God wants us to walk in His light and life. As you walk in the light, it spreads further into your life and touches other people's lives! If you missed last week's episode, make sure you go back and find the replay to hear Part 1. The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

Pastor Neil continues the First Thing First series with “But First, Love!” Jesus declares the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. When love is first, everything else finds its proper place.

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCommunionI Timothy 1:12-171. Everybody has a past, v. 13“People get confused in this life about what they want, what they've done and what they thinkthey should have because of it. Everything they think they are or did takes a hold so hard that itwon't let them see what they can be.”2. Anybody can receive God's mercy, v. 133. Grace brings stuff with it, v. 144. Mercy always comes with a mission, v. 15-17

Season 7, Episode 6 In this special episode, you get a little glimpse into our Sunday services at Celebration Life Church! You will hear a message recently preached by Pastor Gwen about turning on the light in our lives. You can't see in the dark what's harmless or harmful. When you walk in the light, you can see! And the light of Jesus comes from within us! Be blessed as you listen, and tune in next week to hear Part 2 of the message! The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

Pastor Neil brings “Making the Most of Your Time” from Ephesians 5:13–16, challenging us to walk in the light, live with wisdom, and be intentional with every moment God has given. Discover how your time reveals what truly comes first in your heart.

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 6:25-34How To Change Your Relationship with Anxiety1. A proper definition of life, v. 252. A motivating perspective on life, v. 26Two things we can learn from birds...a) God's provision is more reliable than my performance“Jesus looks at the world and sees abundance. He has a conception of theuniverse as beautiful creation that is packed with opportunity and resources andpotential. Jesus walked around with this deep conviction that despite all of the painand suffering that he saw going on in the world, despite all the pain and sufferingthat he himself experienced, he still believed that Yahweh the God of Israel, thecreator of heaven and earth is an extremely generous host who has given anoverabundance of resources and opportunities to all of us.” - Tim Mackieb) my value is not determined by how much I have in my “barn.”Luke 12:13-213. A right view of yourself, v. 26bThree simple reasons for human value/dignity...a) humans are the only thing made in God's imageb) humans were given the cultural mandateGenesis 1:28c) because Jesus said so4. A biblical view of the role of anxiety, v. 27-30Questions we should ask ourselves when feeling anxious...a)What is anxiety accomplishing for me?b) What am I considering too much or not enough?c)Do you believe God will do for you?, v. 30d) In who or what is my faith?5. A right view of the Father, v. 31-34Matthew 6:7-8“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...”Ways we seek our own righteousness...a)You always have to be right, even when you're wrongb) You cannot stand to be misunderstoodc)You insist on always knowingMental worship...1. What changes do you need to make to the way you define life?2. Who do you compare yourself to and what is the outcome of that comparison?3. Where do you go, what do you look to in order to feel your value?4. Do you think more about the size of your barns or the state of your soul?5. In what ways do you seek your righteousness?6. How much of today gets eaten up by tomorrow in your thoughts?

Season 7, Episode 5 In today's episode, join Pastor Gwen with special guest Rev. Fernand Laplante as they share more healing and miracle testimonies. What Jesus did in the Bible is still for us today! The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

Welcome to the weekly podcasts from Senior Pastor Neil Cameron and Apex Church. We believe in relevant, life-changing teaching and application of the Bible. Hear the inspiring messages from our Sunday services and special events.

Season 7, Episode 4 We have all seen miraculous things the Lord has done, but it can be easy to move through life without taking the time to share those testimonies with each other and give glory to God. In today's episode, Pastor Gwen is joined by Rev. Fernand Laplante to share stories of miracles God has done in and through their lives! The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

Season 7, Episode 2 When we read the account of Peter's life in the Bible, we see him go from the person who denies Jesus to the person who boldly preaches the gospel on Pentecost. Peter had a sincere desire to do right, but he could not do it in his own strength. What made the change? Not more education. It was receiving the Holy Ghost! In this episode, Pastor Gwen and Pastor Jason teach from this example about keeping the simplicity of faith in God. The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

We continue our sermon series “First Thing First” with the message “You Must Believe”, based on Romans 10:9–10. In this message, we're reminded that faith is not just something we say — it's something we truly believe in our hearts. Salvation begins when belief and confession meet, and when Jesus is placed first, not only in words but in our lives. Pastor Neil will walk us through what it really means to believe, why faith matters, and how genuine belief changes everything. Scripture: Romans 10:9–10 Preaching: Pastor Neil Series: First Thing First Message: You Must Believe Join us live as we focus on the most important decision anyone can make — putting faith in Jesus first.

Season 7, Episode 2 Many Christians see areas in their lives that need change, but they don't know how to make it happen. From a New Testament perspective, repentance means turning and going a new direction. That is change! But how do we do that? God doesn't want us doing it in our own strength; He wants us to have the power of Holy Spirit to make that change. Learn more from Pastor Gwen and Pastor Jason in today's episode! The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 6:5-15How To Pray Big & Free1. Prayers is not for managing people's opinion, v. 5-62. Prayer is not where you control God, v. 73. Prayer is a demonstration of what you believe, v. 8Two things to believe...a) “for your father”b) “knows what you need before you ask him.”4. Prayer has structure, v. 9-13Structure of the disciples prayer...a) acknowledgement- “Our father in heaven...”b) nature1) name- “Hallowed be your name..."2) Kingdom- ...”your kingdom come...”3) will- ...”your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”c) needs- “...give us this day our daily bread...”d) responsibility- ”...and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”e) freedom, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”I Corinthians 10:13Mental worship...1. When you pray, are you more mindful of God or the people in the room?2. Does your life “hallow” God's name?3. Do you ever sound like an orphan when you pray. Like someone who doesn't have a Father?4. What would change about your prayers if you believed that God knows what you need beforeyou asked Him?5. How is your spiritual ability these days?6. What two words best describe your prayer life?

We're kicking off a brand new sermon series called “First Thing First” with a powerful opening message titled “Think Carefully” from Haggai 1:1–5. In this timely word, Pastor Neil will challenge us to examine our priorities and ask a vital question: Are we putting God first, or have we become distracted by everything else? Just like the people of Israel, we can be busy building our own lives while neglecting the very thing that brings true blessing. God's message through Haggai still speaks today — it's time to stop, reflect, and consider our ways. Main Text: Haggai 1:1–5 Preaching: Pastor Neil Series: First Thing First Message: Think Carefully Join us live and let God realign your heart, your focus, and your future as we put First Things First.

Season 7, Episode 1 Do you have family members that are unsaved and you would like to see get saved in 2026? In today's episode, Pastor Gwen is again joined by special guest Pastor Fernand Laplante to talk about how to pray for your family members to become born again! They share practical teaching as well as testimonies about different members of each of their families. Be blessed as you listen today!   The Pastor's Table is a digital series by the pastors of Celebration Life Church. Pastor Gwen, Pastor Anne, Pastor Neil, and Pastor Jason discuss the Word of God and common questions that come across a pastor's desk. You will learn and be strengthened as you watch!

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHPracticing RighteousnessMatthew 6:1–41. It's not what we do but why, v. 1Matthew 6:1In this one verse Jesus tells us three things...a) practicing righteousness reinforces who we arePracticing righteousness means a lifestyle that demonstrates inner transformation which showsup in our life rhythms, daily choices, relationships and posture towards others that goes beyondrule keeping and to the authority and sufficiency of King and Kingdom.b) where and why matterc) its possible for heaven to have no consequence of how you lived on earth2. Giving to the needy is assumed behavior, v. 2Here is what happens when you give to the needy...a) you are lending to GodProverbs 19:17b) you are seeing the world the way God sees itc) you are avoiding judgement through stewardshipLuke 16:19-253. Giving can be a form of taking, v. 2-4a4. Let the fact that God knows be enough for you, v. 3-4Matthew 6:3-4Mental worship...1. What do you do in order to practice your righteousness?2. Does being anonymous take the joy out of giving or add joy to giving?3. Do you practice your righteousness enough to feel confident about your faith?4. How often do you think of yourself as “lending to God?”5. Are you a different person in the “synagogue” than you are in the “streets?”

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMy Prayer for Our ChurchIsaiah 6:1-13Context of Isaiah...1) God's people trusted in human leadership more than they trusted God2) Increased wealth brought a diminished view of God3) People felt secure in their sins as long as they performed the right religious rituals4) They presumed upon God's grace and so they required God's judgement1. That we would see God, v. 12. That we would grow in our knowledge of God, v. 1-4God is...a) enthronedb) transcendentc) worshippedd) consequential3. That we would make progress on our stuff, v. 54. That we would receive from the Lord, v. 6-7Two things to notice...a) “your guilt is taken away”- how you feel about what you didb) “your sin is atoned for”- what you did5. That we would hear from the Lord, v. 8-13“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of completedarkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”~ Ernest ShackletonMental worship...1. Where do you look to see God at work?2. What is one thing you want to better understand about God?3. How do you know you are progressing spiritually?4. Is there a painful gift the Lord wants to give you?5. Do you hear from the Lord?

Pastor Neil will continue the 2nd week of our Christmas Series - "The King" with the next message titled: The Promise Of A King.

Pastor Neil will finish our Christmas Series-The King with the final message titled: "The Coming King" The same Jesus who came in humility on that 'O holy night, born in a manger, is the same Jesus who will return in glory. His heart hasn't changed. His mercy hasn't faded. His love hasn't weakened. But His return will reveal the fullness of who He truly is-Savior, Lord, and our- COMING KING. He came once quietly, so we could know His grace. He will come again powerfully, so we can see His glory And both are expressions of the same unchanging love.

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 2:13-26Loving God's SovereigntyWhat it is- God's sovereignty is the belief that God is the ultimate King, controllinghistory, nature and individual lives with perfect wisdom, justice and mercy.What it means- God's sovereignty means He has supreme, absolute power and authorityover all creation and every event, working all things according to His ultimate will for hisglory, with nothing outside His control or knowledge, though this concept intersects withhuman free will and the problem of evil, implying He allows, but doesn't directly cause, allnegative events.1. God's sovereignty is relational, v. 13-152. God's sovereignty is sustaining, v. 16-18"We must simply listen to God when it comes to the sovereignty of God. We musthave God tell us what it means for him to be sovereign, lest we import limitationsor possibilities into God that he doesn't find in himself.”- John Piper3. God's sovereignty is hopeful, v. 19-23Three reasons God's sovereignty is hopeful...a) It is hopeful because it reminds us that God is actively involved in all the affairsof our lives.- Romans 8:28-32b) It is hopeful because sovereignty doesn't allow moments to become bigger thanthey were intended to be.c) It is hopeful because time fills up but never runs out.v. 15- “This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt Icalled my son.”v. 17- “Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah...”v. 23- And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken bythe prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene.”Mental worship...1. Do you really believe God is for you?2. Have you ever gone through something that you were only sustained by yourunderstanding of God's sovereignty?3. If God came to you in the context of your fears, what is the first fear He wouldspeak to?4. Are you more prone to put limitations or possibilities onto God that do not existin God?5. Have you allowed anything to become bigger than it was intended to be?

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHThe Joy of Having A KingMatthew 2:1-121. Worship Him, v. 2• Revelation 4:9-112. Kill Him, v. 3-8What we know about Herod...a)he has no rightful claim to the throneb)used violence to stay on the thronec)would kill again to keep his throne• Luke 19:11-27• Revelation 19:15-163. Give to Him, v. 9-11Two things we should see here...1)God comes to us in a language we understand2)God wants to be found4. Obey Him, v. 12Mental worship...1. Are you ready for what Jesus will be like when he returns?2. How often does your posture change in worship?3. In what “language” do you need God to speak to you?4. Has God ever warned you about something or somebody?5. By how you live, who or what is the biggest authority in your life?

How To Be At Peace With What God DoesPastor Neil McClendonGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 1:18-251. Understand that life is designed to be a response to what God is doing, v. 18Luke 1:26-382. Who you are informs your response, v. 19Two things about Mary & Joseph...a)how heaven talks about themb)how they respond3. Be responsible with the revelation you receive, v. 20-24Guidelines for interpreting dreams...a)Does it align with Scripture?b)Understanding a dream requires prayer and wise counsel.c)Should be interpreted with humility.d)Who does this invite me to trust?Jeremiah 23:25-29. Learn to glorify God in what you don't do, v. 25“...but he knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”Mental worship...1. What do your prayers demonstrate that you know?2. Is there a difference in your vertical and horizontal righteousness?3. Do you ever wonder how heaven talks about you?4. What would it feel like for you to say, “Let it be to me according to your word?”5. Should you pray differently knowing that God knows what you are thinking before you sayanything?6. What could you not do this week that would glorify God?

Welcome to the weekly podcasts from Senior Pastor Neil Cameron and Apex Church. We believe in relevant, life-changing teaching and application of the Bible. Hear the inspiring messages from our Sunday services and special events.

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 1:1-17Finding Hope In The Genealogy of Jesus1. Because God is telling a big Story, v. 1Genesis 3:15Psalm 89:49-51Genesis 2:42. Because God uses imperfect people as a part of His story, v. 2-15a) Tamarb) Rahabc) Ruthd) Bathshebae) King Solomonf) Manassehg) Jacob3. Because of the virgin birth the perfection of Jesus is sufficient for yourimperfection, v. 16Matthew 1:16Isaiah 7:10-14Romans 5:12-144. Because God was at work then and is now, v. 17Romans 5:1-5Mental worship...1. How often do you feel connected to the bigness of the Story God is telling?2. Do you most often use your imperfection as an excuse or your perfection inChrist as an explanation?3. How does the doctrine of original sin help you explain the state of the world, aperson's need for the redemption that is found only in Christ and the doctrine ofthe virgin birth?4. Do you ever confuse the “then” and the “now” of the Christian life?5. Have you developed enough character to be a hopeful person?

Life Matters TV presents Pastor Chris Demetriou at Cornerstone the Church. For more information, visit our website at www.cornerstonethechurch.co.uk. Please email us at office@cornerstonethechurch.co.uk. Our phone numbers are +44 01932 963000 or free phone UK 0800 368 9410 to leave a message, a prayer request, a testimony, or receive our location details. Follow us on Twitter - @CTCLifeMatters Follow us on Facebook - @CTCLifeMatters

Guest Speaker: Pastor Neil Rhodes, preaching at Cork Church, Wednesday November 19th 2025.If you were blessed by this message; and would like to donate to our ministry please visit:https://www.corkchurch.com/givingFor more information visit www.corkchurch.comStay connected:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/corkchurch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corkchurch/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/corkchurch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:43-48The Reassuring Power of Enemy Love1. Enemy love is evidence of authentic faith, v. 43-45 2 Kings 6:20-232. Enemy love is how God loves, v. 45b-47Two questions we have to answer today… a) who do you love? v. 46 b) who do you greet? v. 473. Enemy love is God's nature, v. 48 a) Jesus incites a pre-evangelistic despair that prepares us for the gospel. b) You don't need a relationship with God just for forgiveness; you need a relationship with Christ for capacity. Mental worship… 1. Do you feel capable of loving your enemies? 2. What is different about the way you love and greet from the way non-Christians love and greet? 3. Is there a “moreness” to the way you live?  4. What is a first step you could take this week towards enemy love?  5. Do you see God's commands through the lens of His promise?  6. Who do you spend time with that is like looking in a funhouse mirror? 

Guest Speaker: Pastor Neil Rhodes, preaching at Cork Church, Sunday November 16th 2025.If you were blessed by this message; and would like to donate to our ministry please visit:https://www.corkchurch.com/givingFor more information visit www.corkchurch.comStay connected:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/corkchurch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corkchurch/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/corkchurch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 5:38-42How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38The law did three things...a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeanceb) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishmentc) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution“...I have killed a man for wounding me...”-Genesis 4:23Why do we insist on retaliation?a) embarrassmentb) justice•“Slowly and imperceptibly, the one true God begins acquiring the features of thegods of this world. For instance, our God simply gratifies our desires rather thanreshaping them in accordance with the beauty of God's own character. Our Godthen kills enemies rather than dying on their behalf as God did in Jesus Christ.”― Miroslav Volf,Free of Charge: Giving andForgiving in a Culture Stripped of Gracec) unbelief“If God were not angry at injustice and deception and did not make the final end toviolence God would not be worthy of our worship. Here, however, I am lessinterested in arguing that God's violence is not unworthy of God than in showingthat it is beneficial to us. Life has rightly drawn our attention to the fact that in aworld of violence we are faced with an inescapable alternative: either God'sviolence or human violence. Most people who insist on God's “nonviolence”cannot resist using violence themselves. They deem the talk of God's judgmentirreverent, but think nothing of entrusting judgment into human hands, persuadedpresumably that this is less dangerous and more humane than to believe in a Godwho judges! And so violence thrives, secretly nourished by belief in a God whorefuses to wield the sword.”-MiroslaveVolf, Exclusion & Embrace2. The capacity of life in the Kingdom, v. 39-42• Matthew 11:12As Christians we have the capacity to demonstrate four things...a) a different response to evil, v. 39• Romans 12:14-21b) a different response to guilt, v. 40c) a different response to authority, v. 41d) a different response to need, v. 42Mental worship...1 Is there anybody that you've punished too much and you don't know how to getit back to where it should be?2 Do you feel you actually have the capacity to respond differently when violated?3 Does your response to evil say more about you or God?4 How does the Gospel inform your response to the poor and needy?5 What or who have you lost sight of?

Nov 2, 2025 Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHCommunioinI Corinthians 11:23-261. Remember Jesus2. There is a new way to relate to God.3. We are proclaiming the Lord's death.

Welcome to the weekly podcasts from Senior Pastor Neil Cameron and Apex Church. We believe in relevant, life-changing teaching and application of the Bible. Hear the inspiring messages from our Sunday services and special events.

Life Matters TV presents Pastor Chris Demetriou at Cornerstone the Church. For more information, visit our website at www.cornerstonethechurch.co.uk. Please email us at office@cornerstonethechurch.co.uk. Our phone numbers are +44 01932 963000 or free phone UK 0800 368 9410 to leave a message, a prayer request, a testimony, or receive our location details. Follow us on Twitter - @CTCLifeMatters Follow us on Facebook - @CTCLifeMatters

GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 5:33-37The Insufficiency of Swearing1. We must reclaim a sense of our self, v. 33-36Here is the progression in how we lose ourselves...1)we become disillusioned with ourselves2)we become distrusting of ourselves3)we become destructive towards ourselvesSigns you are losing yourself...a)seeking external validationb)difficulty with decisionsc)feeling lostd)emotional foge)loss of identityf) negative self-talkg)always changing to fit inh)increased anxiety and insecurityHebrews 6:13-162. We must reclaim simple speech, v. 37Mental worship...1. What do you point to when you go outside of yourself to establish your integrity?2. Is there anybody in your life who has slowly stopped believing you?3. What is the motive when you are less than truthful, less than forthright and lacking integrity inyour speech?4. When is the last time you did something you didn't want to do just because you couldn't say,“No”?5. What needs to change in what you believe in order for there to be a change in how you talk?

Oct 12, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:31-32A Gospel Informed Understanding of DivorceIntroductory thoughts…1) read through the right lens2) let Bible counsel Bible3) seek to understand the cultural context4) seek to understand the biblical contextFour questions we need to answer today….1. Is there ever a biblical grounds for divorce?a) adultery- “sexual immorality”b) abandonment due to spiritual incompatibility• Corinthians 7:12-16c) abuse• 1 Timothy 3:1-3• Ephesians 5:28-302. How does divorcing someone make them commit adultery? Why is it considered adultery to marry a divorced person? 3. So what do I do if I'm divorced and remarried and according to what I've heard today, I committed adultery? a) ask God's forgivenessb) ask your partners forgivenessc) ask your former spouse's forgivenessd) stay committed to your relationship• Samuel 8:4-9Mental worship…1. What lens do you read the Bible through?2. Who or what has most shaped the way you think about marriage?3. Do you think people have been hurt more by what the church says or doesn't say about divorce?4. Have you ever been a part of a church that practices church discipline?5. What questions do you have after what you heard today?

Life Matters TV presents Pastor Chris Demetriou at Cornerstone the Church. For more information, visit our website at www.cornerstonethechurch.co.uk. Please email us at office@cornerstonethechurch.co.uk. Our phone numbers are +44 01932 963000 or free phone UK 0800 368 9410 to leave a message, a prayer request, a testimony, or receive our location details. Follow us on Twitter - @CTCLifeMatters Follow us on Facebook - @CTCLifeMatters

Oct 5, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:27-30The High Price of Lust1. Jesus upholds the sufficient sanctity of marriage, v. 27-28 • Genesis 2:24God's design for marriage… a) priority loyalty- “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother… b) lifelong loyalty- …and hold fast to his wife… c) bodily loyalty- …and they shall become one flesh.” 2. The eye reveals what is in the heart, v. 28Lust does four things… a) starts with dissatisfaction b) turns people into things c) teaches you to relate to the world out of your appetites instead of your understanding d) trains you to sow to the flesh • Galatians 6:7-8 • Galatians 5:19-21Signs You Are Sowing to the Flesh 1) Pleasure becomes your master- "sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality . . .” 2) Worship is misplaced- “. . . idolatry, sorcery . . .” 3) Conflict is your pattern- “. . . enmity, strife, jealousy . . .” 4) You can't control your emotions- “. . . fits of anger . . .” 5) Competitiveness is your posture- “..rivalries, dissensions, divisions . . .” 6) You refuse to celebrate others- “. . . envy . . .” 7) Escapism is a way of life- “. . . drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.”3. Jesus is trying to change the way we view sin, v. 29-31 • Matthew 7:24-27Mental worship… 1. In your opinion, have Christians changed the way the culture views marriage or has the culture changed the way Christians view marriage?  2. Is there anybody or anything that you currently desire too much? 3. What struck you today as something you will need to think more about?  4. If you are a Christian, how has your view of sin changed since you came to faith?  5. How do you feel when the rain, floods and wind beat down on your life?

Sep 28, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Inward Life of the KingdomMatthew 5:21-26Four lenses for the rest of this chapter… a) Jesus is more concerned with motive than checking the box b) Christians are held to a higher ethical standard c) The Gospel always invites us to think deeper d) Truth turns radishes into carrots1. Life in the Kingdom calls for integration, v. 21-22 a) name calling- “You fool!”  b) insults c) angryHere is what we need to understand about anger… 1) anger manifests when your illusion of control is exposed 2) anger justifies your response to people and things with which you do not agree 3) anger requires something of others but never you 4) anger happens when you don't know what to feel- anger is the soldier we send out to protect us. 5) anger is typically connected to fear2. Reconciliation is inconvenient, v. 23-243. Integrated people can agree quickly, v. 25-26Mental worship… 1. Are you more of a radish or a carrot when it comes to integration? 2. Have you dehumanized anybody lately in how you treated them or talked about them?  3. Does anybody have something against you right now?  4. How often are you inconvenienced in the name of obedience?  5. Is there anything you know you need to do and are running out of time to do it?

Welcome to the weekly podcasts from Senior Pastor Neil Cameron and Apex Church. We believe in relevant, life-changing teaching and application of the Bible. Hear the inspiring messages from our Sunday services and special events.

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Sep 21, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchDo you think living by the Ten Commandments is enough to be right with God? What about the other 603 laws in the Old Testament? In this powerful message, Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks Jesus's statement that He came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. The sermon reveals how a "rules-based" relationship with God will always leave us condemned, and how true righteousness comes only through Jesus ChristThis message will help you understand:  • Think Properly (v. 17)  • Understand Deeply (v. 18)  • Teach Rightly (v. 19)  • Hear Clearly (v. 20)To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here

Sep 14, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Consequential Nature of Kingdom FaithMatthew 5:13-161. There is a problem we have to overcome, v. 13! Peter 4:1-4Four ways salt loses its saltiness… a) it is absorbed by its surroundings b) exposure to moisture c) confusion about the purpose of the church d) churches that try to make Christianity interesting instead of making Christians consequential 2. There is a responsibility to embrace, v. 14 a) identity- who God says I am b) activity- what God commands me to do3. True faith is distinguished by the number of people who are affected by it, v. 15-16Mental worship… 1. How is your life distinguishable from the unbelieving world? 2. What environments have been affected by your faith? 3. Do you think you really understand the ramifications of your identity? 4. Does God leaving you here in this world make you think God is missional or mindless?  5. Is the life you are currently living causing others to think about heaven? 6. Which does your faith need more: flavor or illumination? 

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Aug 24, 2025Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchGod's Timing, People & PowerMatthew 4:12-251. God's timing, 4:12-17 • Isaiah 9:1-2Biblical examples… a) David & Goliath b) Judges 5 c) Omer of mannaExodus 16:31-32d) Apostle Paul • 2 Corinthians 1:8-102. God's people, 4:18-22What God looks at and for in people… a) willing not perfect b) your future not your past c) faith not promises3. God's power, 4:23-25Mental worship… 1. Do you sense holy momentum on your life these days or is it just you and your ideas fueling your choices?  2. Since becoming a Christian what is something you've been able to do that you couldn't do before?  3. Are you okay with your kids leaving you to follow God's will for their lives? 4. When you look back at your past, what are some of the experiences you've had that strengthen your faith in the present?  5. Could your life, as it is currently being lived, sustain a demonstration of God's power?

Aug 17, 2025Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 4:1-11Learning From TemptationIn the wilderness they should have learned three things:  1) not to depend on bread alone but on Gods' word 2) not to put God to the test  3) to worship God alone1. Temptation comes around our biggest appetites, v. 2-4Our appetites do four things… 1) create opportunities- so we must learn to ask, “What opportunity does  this appetite present?”  2) remind us of our responsibility 3) reflect our identity 4) give somebody/something glory2. The enemy attacks the last thing you believed, v. 3Genesis 3:1     Matthew 3:16  Matthew 4:3     3. Our response to temptation is often times a test, v. 5-7Exodus 17:1–74. Temptation is an opportunity for God to see what you will settle for, v. 7-10Mental worship… 1. Do you have any appetites in your that concern you?  2. Is there anything you once believed but now you doubt it?  3. Is there anything the Father says about you that you find hard to accept? 4. When you are tempted does God have to prove himself all over again or have you tasted enough of His goodness to trust Him?

Aug 10, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThinking Through The QuestionsMatthew 3:13-171. What does it look like to be missional? v. 132. Why does Jesus get baptized? Four reasons Jesus gets baptized… a) identifies with the people b) submits to the will of the Father c) practices what He preaches- Matthew 28:18-20 d) to fulfill all righteousness   Two ways… 1) confirms John as the forerunner to the Messiah 2) confirms Jesus as the Messiah • Isaiah 42:1 • Acts 8:30-353. What are my real needs?, v. 17Our three biggest needs… a) identity- “This is my son…" b) affection- …whom I love…" Could we with ink the ocean fill and were the skies of parchment made,  were ev'ry stalk on earth a quill and ev'ry man a scribe by trade,  to write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry;  nor could the scroll contain the whole, tho' stretched from sky to sky.  • Disbelief- the inability to accept something as true • Unbelief- the unwillingness to believec) acceptance- “...with whom I am well pleased.” Three back to school questions… 1) “In God, who's word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh (people) do to me?” - Psalm 56:4 2) “The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear: The Lord is the stronghold of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?”  - Psalm 27:1 1) Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”  - Psalm 42:5Mental worship… 1. If un-seized time flow to your weakness, where does your unseized time most often go? 2. Which is bigger, your “from” or your “to?”  3. Have you ever been baptized? Why did you or why haven't you?  4. Are you more guilty of disbelief or unbelief?  5. Where were you when you really understood the love of God for what it is?  6. Who's acceptance do you probably want too much?

Aug 3, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist Church The Kingdom And The Power ThereofMatthew 3:1-12Purpose of Matthew a) tell the story of Jesus b) apologetic and evangelistic c) explore the reality of the Kingdom  d) catechetical- to teach the truths of Christianity and their ethical implications1. The proportionality of repentance, v. 1-3The Kingdom of heaven/God is best understood by two words… a) reign b) realm2. The requirement of baptism, v. 4-10 a) confession, v. 6 b) demonstration, v. 7-9Repentance is a change of mind and actions wherein we cease our approval of wickedness (in others) and justification of bad behavior (in self). It is foremost a decisive reorientation of one's life away from the self and toward the Lord. But this subsequent repentance flows from and confirms the initial act wherein we realize our desperate state, admit our need of pardon and come to Jesus in a childlike manner.c) sanctification, v.10“Sanctification is a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.”            -Wayne Grudem, Systematic TheologyGalatians 5:22-24“Repentance is an inward matter, which has its seat in the heart and soul, but afterwards yields its fruits in a change of life.”            - John Calvin3. The moreness of Jesus' baptism., v. 11-12-Romans 8:9-11a) Holy Spirit- the person of Godb) fire- the power of GodMental worship… 1. Do you spend more time asking God to bless your will or submitting to His? 2. How would you describe the Kingdom of God in one sentence? 3. What do you point to on the outside that is proof that you have been changed on the inside? 4. What do you walk away wanting to think more about this morning? 5. Which do you seek more often, forgiveness or fire? 6. How do you keep your love for God from getting cold?

Jun 29, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Balance of GodJonah 4:5-111. The direction of disobedience, v. 5 Here are some examples from Genesis of how eastward movement symbolizes departure from God's will… a) Adam & Eve are put out of the Garden on the east side b) Cain settles east of Eden c) The builders of Babel are headed east when they decide to build a tower so as to make a name for themselves d) Lot separated from Abram and traveled east near Sodom and GomorrahHere is how we drift away from God… 1) a fixation on the physical over the spiritual in your priorities 2) a loss of sensitivity“You will say that these are very small sins; and doubtless, like all young tempters, you are anxious to be able to report spectacular wickedness. But do remember, the only thing that matters is the extent to which you separate the man from the God. It does not matter how small the sins are provided that their cumulative effect is to edge the man away from the Light and out into the Nothing. Murder is no better than cards if cards can do the trick. Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one — the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.”  - C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters 3) the glorification of feelings2. God acts sovereignly to reveal His nature and our need, v. 6-8Three ways God demonstrates His nature… a) His name- v. 6- “YHWH Elohim” ⁃ YHWH- speaking to Israelites (particular)  ⁃ Elohim- speaking to non-Israelites (universal)  b) His sovereignty- “appointed…” c) His patience- v. 9 Three ways God demonstrates our need… a) provision- v. 5 b) experience- v. 6 ⁃ Matthew 7:1-2 c) isolation- v. 8b3. God is not ashamed of you, v. 10-11 2 Peter 3:9-10Mental worship… 1. What does drifting away from God feel like in your life? 2. Are you biggest priorities physical or spiritual in nature? 3. What is the latest thing you could clearly identify as God's provision? 4. Is there anything you think or feel but you only say to yourself? 5. What are some of your takeaways from the book of Jonah?

Jun 15, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchJonah 4:1-5God's Freedom To Be God1. God's nature doesn't conform to our emotions, v. 1Four things about anger…a) anger is a secondary emotionb) anger doesn't earn me the right to be in chargec) anger turned inward becomes depressiond) anger is an invitation to identify your root idolsFour root idols… Power: a longing for influence or recognition Control: a longing to have everything go according to my plan Comfort: a longing for pleasure Approval: a longing to be accepted or desired2. God's nature is not subject to our preferences, v. 2-3Components of a prophetic complaint…a) We accuse God of injusticeb) We point to something God said, did or didn't do as evidencec) We request a correction of the injusticeThree things about God's nature…1) it's not one dimensional2) it's not open to interpretation    • Exodus 34:6-83) it's expressed in God's timing    • Nahum 1:1-153. God's nature invites self-reflection, v. 3-4Mental worship…1. What is your theology of anger?2.  Does your love of country ever over rule God's love for the nations?3. Are you balanced in your view of God's nature? 4. What part of your life is God's nature inviting you to think about today?5. What kind of spiritual progress have you made over the past year?

Jun 8, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorThe Essence of Biblical RepentanceJonah 3:3-3:101. The message you preach informs the response, v. 3b-4Romans 3:23Romans 3:21-252. There is a difference in repentance and appeasement, v. 5-9Notice what they did…a) they believed God, v. 5b) they were sorry, v. 5c) they went into a complete fastd) they prayed, v. 8e) they turned from sin and violence, v. 82 Corinthians 7:8-13The fruit of repentance… 1 earnestness- what is your focus? 2 eagerness to clear yourselves-is telling the truth hard for you? 3 indignation- where is your anger directed? 4 fear- what is your fear? 5 longing- what is the biggest desire of your heart? 6 zeal- what are you most passionate about? 7 punishment- who do you want to punish? 8 proof- what do you point to as evidence that your repentance is real? 9 comfort- who is comforted by your repentance? 3. God's mercy is easily accessible, v. 10Ephesians 2:4-6Lamentations 3:22-24Isaiah 30:18Psalm 103:8Hebrews 4:16Psalm 23:6Mental worship…1. What is missing from the message you preach?2. Which best describes the way you respond when you sin: appeasement or     repentance? 3. What did you hear today that you will think about this week? 4. Do you believe God's mercy is as big as His sovereignty? 5. Do people enjoy themselves around you?