Grace Bible Church of Akron: Sermon Teachings

The Holy Spirit's Resume - What exactly does the Holy Spirit do?

The Story of the Holy Spirit - The early Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit "the wild goose." They knew that the Spirit, like a wild goose, cannot be tamed. 

Velvet & Steel - "Discover how to be tough in your convictions yet tender in your love, responding with both steel and velvet when life throws you curveballs." 

From Decayed to Remade - Seventy-two percent (72%) of Americans believe in some form of afterlife (consciousness after death). Only 37% of adults believe they will receive a resurrected body as the Bible teaches.

Nothing to Lose - The most dangerous creation of any society isthe man who has nothing to lose. - James Baldwin

The Death of Death - Today reminds us that Jesus killed death.

Unsuccessful Believing - Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. - Augustine

What Money Says About Helping Others - If we think the word "neighbor" is a noun, we will have a hard time being one.

What Money Says About Your Heart - If you want your heart in a better place, change where you put your money.

What Money Says About Me - Don't tell me what your priorities are. Show me whereyou spend your money and I'll tell you what they are. - James Frick

We've been raised to want more, More, MORE!!! Greed invented that thinking... and currently enforces it.

The Habit of Verbally Sharing Jesus - If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our bodies. And if they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees, imploring them to stay... let not one go there unwarned and un-prayed for - Charles Spurgeon

The Habit of Serving - Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. All you need is a grateful heart filled with grace.

he Habit of Worship - Worship is the most momentous, most urgent, most glorious action that can take place in the human life because it gets us ready for what's going to happen next.

When it comes to knowing God, silence is one of the great arts of the conversation.

Why Christians Should Fast - Fasting did not begin as a diet trend. It is a command from Jesus to reject indulgence, draw us closer to God, and move our hearts towards His Will.

The Habit of Prayer - Prayer is just talking with your best friend, only He happens to be the God of the Universe.

What to do with the Bible - There is no healthy spiritual life apart from a steady diet of Scripture - Donald S. Whitney

The Habit of Time- Fifteen minutes a day is approximately 1% of a day. What could Christ do in us and through us if we practiced a new spiritual habit of spending 1% of our time with Him each day?

How to Whip Worry - Some are worried that the year ended with unresolved challenges... others are worried about the challenges of a new year. Let's learn to whip worry.

Glory in the Highest - Don't miss the point of Christmas. 

The 3 Trees - During the Christmas season there are 3 trees we need to think about: the Christmas tree, the family tree, and the tree that became the cross. 

The Arrival of Christmas - Discover how the unexpected arrival of Christmas challenges our hearts and transforms our lives with hope and light through the Savior's birth. 

The Most Important Treasure - When Jesus becomes our most valuable treasure, we become most valuable to the world.

The Most Important Fear - You can choose to live by faith, or you can choose to live comfortably; you cannot choose both.

The Most Important Words - We have more information that we can possibly digest. So how do we decide which words we will consume?

Happy Feet Ministries

Significant in the Eye of the Beholder – Significance, much like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder--whose eyes will you choose to be significant in?

God and Money – Society says money shows status--but could it also reveal something about our significance in God preview? Join us Sunday to discover how our use of wealth might matter more than we think.

The Amazing, Loving Father – God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.

Search & Rescue – The U.S. Coast Guard’s Motto is Semper Paratus which is Latin for “Always Ready.” Let’s be “Always Ready” to join the Father in his rescues.

The Humility Rules – Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less. - Rick Warren

On Guard With Open Arms – Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. - Jesus Christ

The Case Against the Ungodly – Believing in God, and at the same time rejecting His moral standards, is the recipe for judgement.

Unmask fake faith and embrace authentic transformation in Christ.

Who I Am... Who You Are... Who They Are... – To be who God created you to be... and do what God created you to do... in a world that is constantly trying to shape you into something else is the greatest accomplishment.

Goals for Relating to One Another – Everyone talks about #RelationshipGoals, but what about God’s goals for how we relate to one another? Discover how unity is Jesus’ #1 prayer for His church family.

Peacemakers Needed – Peace begins with a smile. – Mother Teresa

Relating Requires Effort - The best way to predict the future is to choose the tribe of people you want to be with today.

Engaged or Attending? - TURNED ON Christians figure out how to beat the ways of the world. TURNED OFF Christians only complain about being beaten by the ways of the world.

Being Nice... Not Enough - People need loving the most when they deserve it the least.

Created for God's Family - The entire narrative of the Bible is God building a family.

What Will Heaven be Like?

Will I Be in Heaven? - You will get the address for heaven, and we will show you how to book your reservation.

Is Hell a Party? - Hell starts when our eyes are opened, and we forever see what could have been.

What if Hell is Real? - Many people do not think hell is real, but almost everyone believers they know someone who is going there. 

Struggling With the Call - The death of spiritual vitality does not come from an evil ambush. It comes from the subtle pull of apathy, indifference, and undernourishment. 

Capsized by the Call - Discover how Saul's dramatic encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus can inspire us to embrace God's transformative call in our own lives.

God’s Calling Card – God created you. Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, and the way you make others feel is your trademark.

A Call to Restore God's Reputation - Reputation... the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone.