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Grace Messages
by Grace Community Fellowship Church
Grace Messages is a series of Bible-based, Christian messages that include everything from topical messages, to verse-by-verse studies through various books of the Bible. Our messages focus on expository, dispensational Bible teaching from a free grace perspective. Each podcast is from a sermon preached at our home church in Newnan, Georgia! Listen to these messages in order, or just choose one that sounds most interesting to you! For easier topic navigation, visit www.gracenewnan.org/messages Even the Verse-by-Verse studies can be listened to in or out of order. About the church: Grace Community Fellowship is a Bible-church in Newnan, Georgia, pastored by Pastor John Clark.
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Pursuing the Lord and Loving Others - Matthew 7:6-12 | Sermon on the Mount | Week 16
Last week, we finished a section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus had been calling out five areas of hypocrisy in 1st century Jewish life. As we move forward in the passage this morning, we will see an emphasis on relational pursuit of the Lord and others. This would have been amazing news…
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Specks and Planks - Matthew 6:34-7:5 | Sermon on the Mount | Week 15
We've been in a section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus has been calling out hypocrisy in multiple areas. This morning, we will start with Jesus' concluding statement concerning worry and then we will move on to the fifth and final area of hypocrisy. This area of hypocrisy involves the...
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Living Without Worry and Anxiety - Matthew 6:26-33 | Sermon on the Mount Week 14
Jesus moves into a section of the Sermon on the Mount concerning worry and anxiety. He tells His audience not to worry about what they eat, drink, or wear and He gives reasons why. Ultimately, worry and anxiety do not contribute to the solution of any problem we face in life. To illustrate and...
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Why You Should Waste Your Life
If you were going to spend the rest of your life doing one thing, what would you want that one thing to be? What would immediately become most important to you? Today, guest speaker Cody Hughes teaches about what the world might view as "Wasting your life", but brings our focus to what should be...
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Eyes, Hands, and Heart - Matthew 6:21-25 | Sermon on the Mount Week 13
This morning we are going to continue with the theme of Jesus calling out hypocrisy in the area of money. Jesus will continue to show how a person's focus on earthly treasures can cause a negative spiritual impact at multiple levels.
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Even More Hypocrisy - Matthew 6:16-20 | Sermon on the Mount Week 12
This morning we are going to continue with the major theme of this section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus is calling out religious hypocrisy. He is taking on three of the most prominent religious activities of the 1st century Jew: (1) Charitable Giving [v1-4], (2) Prayer [v5-v13], and (3)...
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Hypocrisy - What to do when the Truth is NOT Practiced
Today, Pastor Joe Guggenberger explores the topic of hypocrisy in the church. How should we deal with hypocrites, and how can we see hypocrisy in ourselves?
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Conditional Forgiveness - Matthew 6:14-16a | Sermon on the Mount Week 11
This morning we are going to get back to the major theme of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount, which is Jesus identifying and calling out religious hypocrisy. In this message, we will look at His calling out of hypocritical forgiveness and hypocritical fasting.
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A Model Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13 | Sermon on the Mount Week 10
This morning we are going to be looking at what has been commonly called the "Lord’s Prayer” although a better name for this section could be “A Model Prayer.” This is really the Lord teaching the disciples to pray, specifically His first century audience who were anticipating the nearness of the...
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Look At Me - Matthew 6:1-8 | Sermon on the Mount Week 9
This morning we are going to move into the next sub-section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus is going to call out five ”hypocritical behaviors” that were occurring amongst the religious Jews of the culture. These were behaviors that were performed for others to see. Jesus instructs His...
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How To Treat Our Enemies - Matthew 5:39-48 | Sermon on the Mount Week 8
This morning we conclude a larger section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus describes what TRUE righteousness looks like from God’s perspective. This was very important to clarify since the religious leaders of Jesus' day misinterpreted this AND their misinterpretations had become the...
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Jesus' Teaching on Anger & Lust - Matthew 5:22-30 | Sermon on The Mount Week 6
This morning we continue a larger section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus describes what TRUE righteousness looks like from God’s perspective. This was very important to clarify since the religious leaders of Jesus' day misinterpreted this AND their misinterpretations had become the...
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True Value, True Riches
Today, Pastor Carl Greene explains where our human value truly comes from. What does it mean to have inherent self worth, and what does that look like Biblically?
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Biblical Citizenship
In light of America's 250th anniversary, Pastor Carl Greene talks about the kind of citizenship that really matters.
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Examining The Heart - Matthew 5:17-22 | Sermon on the Mount Week 5
This morning we start a larger section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus describes what TRUE righteousness looks like from God’s perspective. This was very important to clarify since the religious leaders of Jesus' day misinterpreted this AND their misinterpretations had become the…
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The Jewish Missionary Mandate - Matthew 5:10-16 | Sermon On The Mount Week 4
This morning we will finish our dive into the Beatitudes, the values of the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus is offering to His first-century Jewish audience. Jesus then transitions to remind and exhort His audience, the 1st-century nation of Israel, of their present missionary mandate to the Gentile...
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The Values of the Kingdom - Pt. 2 - Matthew 5:4-8 | Sermon on the Mount Week 3
This morning we will dive into the Beatitudes. These are the values of the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus is offering to His first-century Jewish audience. After He is done with the first twelve verses of teaching, His audience should have realized that Jesus is offering the long-awaited and much...
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The Values of the Kingdom - Part 1 | Sermon on the Mount - Week 2
This morning we will dive into the Beatitudes. These are the values of the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus is offering to His first-century Jewish audience. After He is done with the first twelve verses of teaching, His audience should have realized that Jesus is offering the long-awaited and much...
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The Sermon on The Mount: An Introduction
This morning, we are going dive into, probably, the most popular sermon of all time, the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon has attracted more attention than any discourse in history. In this message, we want to introduce the Sermon on the Mount by providing the context in which it was given....
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Misunderstood Passages in the Epistles - The Kingdom Week 11
This morning, we want to conclude our Kingdom series by considering some potentially confusing passages in the Epistles regarding the Kingdom. There is reason for confusion regarding the Kingdom, especially when these passages are not understood in context.
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How To Experience True Biblical Joy
Today, guest speaker Joe Guggenberger explores the true meaning of joy, emphasizing its source from the Lord. This message highlights the importance of faith in Jesus Christ's work for salvation from sin's penalty and power.
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More Misunderstood Passages in the Book of Acts - Part 2 - The Kingdom Week 10
This morning, we want to continue considering some potentially confusing passages in the Book of Acts regarding the Kingdom. There is reason for confusion regarding the Kingdom, especially when these passages are not understood in context.
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Misunderstood Passages in the Book of Acts - Part 1 - The Kingdom Week 9
This morning, we want to begin to consider some potentially confusing passages in the Book of Acts regarding the Kingdom. There is reason for confusion regarding the Kingdom, especially when these passages are not understood in context.
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Misunderstood Passages In The Gospels - Part 2 - The Kingdom Week 8
This morning, we want to begin to consider some potentially confusing passages in the Gospels regarding the Kingdom. There is reason for confusion regarding the Kingdom, especially when these passages are not understood in context.
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Misunderstood Passages in the Gospels - Part 1 - The Kingdom Week 7
This morning, we want to begin to consider some potentially confusing passages in the Gospels regarding the Kingdom. There is reason for confusion regarding the Kingdom, especially when these passages are not understood in context.
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The Messaging of the Kingdom - The Kingdom Week 6
In this message, we look at the messaging of the Kingdom and how it was presented through the teaching ministry of John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and His first-century disciples. Additionally, we want to compare this message of Good News to the message of Good News that we communicate today in…
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No Second Chances - What Happens After You Die
The Bible is clear - following this life, each person will face judgment (Hebrews 9:27). But, what will be judged and how can a person prepare in this life for a successful outcome at that judgment? Jesus tells a story in Luke 16 that will help answer these questions.
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The Offer and Rejection of the Kingdom - The Kingdom Week 5
In this message, we look at the Old Testament prophecy in Daniel that not only predicted the timing of the offer of the Kingdom of God, but it also predicted the rejection of the rightful King, Messiah. For the re-offer and acceptance of the Kingdom of God on earth, the final unit of seven years,...
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Old Testament Prophecy | The Kingdom Week 4
We will continue to trace the concept of Kingdom of God throughout the pages of Scripture. In this message, we look at the predictions of the Mediatorial Kingdom by the Old Testament prophets. What type of Kingdom were they anticipating and have those "kingdom conditions" ever existed on earth yet?
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Old Testament Kingdom History | The Kingdom Week 3
We will continue to trace the concept of Kingdom of God throughout the pages of Scripture. In this message, we look at the overwhelming evidence in the Old Testament history of mankind's abject failure to establish God's Mediatorial Kingdom on earth. This walk-through Old Testament biblical…
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KEY Biblical Covenants In The Kingdom of God | The Kingdom Week 2
We will continue to trace the concept of Kingdom of God throughout the pages of Scripture. In this message, we cover some KEY Biblical covenants, because they reveal additional information about God’s Mediatorial Kingdom gameplan.
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An Introduction To The Kingdom of God
This morning, we want to start a series on tracing the concept of Kingdom of God throughout the pages of Scripture. In this message, we introduce the topic from a meta-narrative perspective, we introduce the confusion, and we introduce some distinctions and clarifications to help us be ready to...
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Lessons From Genesis Part 2
Today, Alex Musser continues exploring the lessons we can learn from Genesis, and connecting themes in Genesis to Christ's work on the cross.
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Lessons We Can Learn from Genesis
Today, guest speaker Alex Musser dives into the book of Genesis and thoughtfully explores what we can learn about the character and purposes of God from the opening chapters of Scripture.
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How Do You Hear? - Mark 4:1-20
It is no mystery that believers should spend time taking in, listening to, and reading the Word of God. This is pretty much common knowledge. But, what do you do with it once you have read it? Some would say "obey" it! And that is true. Others would say "apply" it! And that also is true. However,...
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How Jesus Prayed for YOU | John 17:20-26
This morning, we continue to look at the REAL Lord’s prayer in John 17. Last week, we finished the section of the prayer where Jesus prayed for His eleven disciples. This morning, we get into the section of His prayer, where Jesus prays for all future disciples…including us! His prayer requests…
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God's Plan for Your Eternal Security | Dennis Rokser
The moment we trust in Christ, we are eternally secure. This morning, special guest Pastor Dennis Rokser talks about how we can be assured we have that eternal security, and takes us through Romans 8:29-34 to discuss how all things work together for good.
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The Real Lords Prayer - Part 3 - John 17:13-19
This morning, we continue to look at the REAL Lord’s prayer in John 17. Last week, we looked at the section of the prayer where Jesus prayed from Himself, and this morning, we will start the second section of Jesus’ prayer. This is where He prays for His eleven disciples. In this section of the...
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The REAL Lord's Prayer - Part 2 - John 17:6-12
This morning, we continue to look at the REAL Lord’s prayer in John 17. Last week, we looked at the section of the prayer where Jesus prayed from Himself, and this morning, we will start the second section of Jesus’ prayer. This is where He prays for His eleven disciples. In this section of the...
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Faithful From the Pit to the Palace
Today, guest speaker Leonard Arambam will explore how we can remain faithful wherever God places us in life. Faithfulness in the Pit Prepares You for the Palace
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The REAL Lords Prayer – Part 1 - John 17:1-5
This morning, we will begin to consider the Lord Jesus' lengthy prayer recorded in John 17. This is the REAL Lord’s prayer. The prayer that is typically known as the “Lord’s Prayer,” would probably be better titled the “Disciples’ Prayer.” This prayer of Jesus reveals His heart and mind about the...
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Confidence Inspiring Promise - John 16:23-33
Jesus continues His explanation to a confused group of disciples. Last week, He used a perfect everyday life illustration of childbirth, to illustrate that the very thing that was going to cause them sorrow (i.e., His death and departure) would be the very thing that would cause them joy! As a...
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Explaining the Confusion - John 16:19-25
We are in the Upper Room Discourse, and Jesus said something that confused the disciples. We find that exchange in verses 16-18. The confusion centered around the phrase “a little while” and Jesus “going to the Father.” In verse 19, Jesus begins to explain what He meant and He does a masterful…
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The Truth Guide - John 16:12-18
This morning, we must remind ourselves again that the Upper Room Discourse are the last words of instruction from Jesus Christ before His death and resurrection. He is giving the disciples, in seed form, the instructional manual for the Church. However, He realizes they cannot possibly receive...
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Thankful For The Routine
We want to consider what undergirds genuine and consistent thankfulness in our day-to-day lives. Life can feel boring and mundane. Every day feels like “Groundhog Day,” where you just repeat the same actions over and over again. Many days, we wonder if we are really accomplishing anything. This...
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The Holy Spirit, The Good Shamer - John 16:5-11
Last week Jesus shared how His disciples should respond to a world that will hate them and persecute them. He wanted them to lovingly share the truth about Him, even in the face of intense hatred and persecution! This morning, Jesus lets the disciples "in on” something the Holy Spirit is working…
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Bearing Witness to a Hostile World - John 15:26-16:4
Last week Jesus shared an uncomfortable truth with His disciples. The world would hate them and persecute them and really there was nothing they could do about it! They will be hated because the world hates Jesus and does not know the Father. In light of this uncomfortable truth, Jesus will now...
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The World Will Hate You - John 15:18-25
The last two weeks we have slowed down to look closely at a very specific “fruit" that He desires to produce in us and through us: love! In our passage today, Jesus transitions to another relationship that He has yet to mention; the relationship between the world and the believer. The quick…
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The Outflow Of Love - John 15:10-17
The last three weeks we have slowed down to look closely at an analogy Jesus is using to describe fruit-bearing for disciples. It is an analogy utilizing the imagery of a vineyard. Starting in verse 9, He begins to discuss a very specific “fruit" that He desires to produce in us and through us:...
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How To Abide In The Vine - John 15:6-9
The last two weeks we have slowed down to look closely at an analogy Jesus is using to describe fruit-bearing for disciples. It is an analogy utilizing the imagery of a vineyard. Last week we spoke about His desired response from us. It was an active and volitional response that He desired and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Grace Messages is a series of Bible-based, Christian messages that include everything from topical messages, to verse-by-verse studies through various books of the Bible. Our messages focus on expository, dispensational Bible teaching from a free grace perspective.
Each podcast is from a sermon preached at our home church in Newnan, Georgia! Listen to these messages in order, or just choose one that sounds most interesting to you!
For easier topic navigation, visit www.gracenewnan.org/messages Even the Verse-by-Verse studies can be listened to in or out of order.
About the church: Grace Community Fellowship is a Bible-church in Newnan, Georgia, pastored by Pastor John Clark.
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