http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net The latest sermons and teachings from Grace Community Bible Church Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:15:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 12:22-32 In Matthew 12:22-32 Jesus’ healing of a demon-possessed man prompts three different responses. The crowd responds to the healing with amazement (vv. 22, 23). The Pharisees respond to the crowd with an attack (v. 24). The Messiah responds to the Pharisees with a sermon. His introduction: Your ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/07/06/july-6-2008-matt-1222-32/ Charles Sebold: Psalm 88 The God of the despairing is a God with attributes He is the God of the Psalmist's salvation (v. 1) He hears prayer if He chooses to do so (v. 2) The Psalmist sees no difference between his plight and death His soul has nothing but troubles; he draws near to ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/06/29/june-29-2008-psalm-88/ Sorry, but I need to get the audio for the sermon on the 15th back out of the church computer, and I won't get to that until the 29th. In addition, the audio for the 22nd was bad; we only got 30-35 minutes of a 70-minute sermon. Still, I hope ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/06/26/delays/ Charles Sebold: Psalm 122 Note: the audio died after about half an hour. Sorry about that. Exclusivity: the “place where God's name dwells” (Deut. 12:1-7) You may not worship wherever you like, but only in the place God chooses (vv. 1-4) Seek the place He chooses (v. 5) Make your sacrifices there (v. 6) Eat ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/06/22/june-22-2008-psalm-122/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 12:15-21 In Matthew 12:15-21, as Jesus is withdrawing from the plotting Pharisees and healing the many (vs. 15-16), Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment (v. 17) of the first of Isaiah’s servant songs by applying 7 characteristics of God’s Servant to Jesus. Jesus is God’s chosen Servant ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/06/15/june-15-2008-matt-1215-21/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 12:1-14 In Matthew 12:1-14 Jesus is accused by the legalists of violating 2 tenets of their man-made Sabbath laws. Violation #1: Reaping, threshing & winnowing. The Act: Picking grain to eat (v. 1). The Challenge: “It is not lawful” (v. 2). The Response: “I am Lord of the ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/06/08/june-8-2008-matt-121-14/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:25-30 In Matthew 11:25-30 Jesus reveals two truths about His Kingdom. The revelation of the truth of His kingdom is sovereignly controlled by God. The truth is hidden from the self-sufficient ones (v. 25a). The truth is revealed to the dependent ones (v. 25b). The truth is ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/06/01/june-1-2008-matt-1125-30/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:16-24 In Matthew 11:16-24 Jesus pronounces judgment on two types of rejection of Christ. Jesus pronounces judgment on those whose rejection of Christ takes the form of unbelieving criticism. “We don’t like Your rules!” (vv. 16-17). “We don’t like Your deeds!” (vv. 18-19). The judgment: The wisdom ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/05/25/may-25-2008-matt-1116-24/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:7-15 In Matt. 11:7-15 Jesus makes four statements about true greatness: Jesus commends the greatness of John the Baptist. Because of his convictions about Christ (vv. 7-8). Because of his message about Christ (vv. 9-10). Jesus commends the greatness of New Covenant believers. Because of their relationship with ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/05/18/may-18-2008-matt-117-15/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:1-6 In Matthew 11:1-6 we observe 3 actions that reveal the faithfulness of God in the face of the doubt of a believer. Jesus ministers: Revealing His faithfulness (v. 1). John the Baptist questions: Revealing his doubt (vs. 2-3). Doubt rising from circumstances. Doubt rising from ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/05/11/may-11-2008-matt-111-6/ Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Cor. 9:6-15 In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Paul reveals to us five principles that help us to avoid covetousness (v. 5) and give generously. The Principle of Increase: The key to our reaping (v. 6). The Principle of Intent: The key to our bountiful sowing (v. 7). The ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/05/04/may-4-2008-2-cor-96-15/ Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Cor. 8:1-5 In 1 Corinthians 16:2 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Paul gives seven characteristics that will mark our giving when it is motivated by the grace of God. Giving that is motivated by God’s grace will be: Regular (1 Cor. 16:2). “First ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/04/27/april-27-2008-2-cor-81-5/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 10:34-42 In Matthew 10:34-42 Jesus reveals two more characteristics of a true disciple. A true disciple will have Christ as a priority above everything else in their life. Christ will be a priority over family (vv. 34-37). Christ will be a priority over life itself (vv. 38-39). A true disciple ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/04/20/april-20-2008-matt-1034-42/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 10:24-33 In Matthew 10:24-33 Jesus reveals four characteristics of a true disciple: A true disciple will become like his teacher (vv. 24, 25a). A true disciple will be persecuted like his master (v. 25b). A true disciple will not fear men: Because God will vindicate His disciples (vv. 26, 27). Because God ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/04/13/april-13-2008-matt-1024-33/ Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 10:16-23 In Matthew 10:16-23 Jesus reveals 5 aspects of his character as He continues commissioning His 12 disciples. His grace is revealed to the nations (v. 16). His provision is revealed to His missionaries (vs. 17-20). His righteousness is revealed to the world (vs. 21-22a). His salvation ... http://sermons.gracecommunitybiblechurch.net/2008/04/06/april-6-2008-matt-1016-23/