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Graceland Church
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Join us for our weekly messages from Graceland Church New Albany campus
Episodes
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October 18 - God has been faithful - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message celebrating 75 years of ministry, the Pastor Nate draws from Psalm 89 to remind the congregation that Graceland's history is ultimately a testimony of God's steadfast faithfulness rather than human achievement. Across decades of expansion, community outreach, unforeseen crises…
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October 11, 2026 - Holiness Matters - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message from Revelation 2:18–29, Pastor Nate addresses the church at Thyatira with a clear reminder that holiness matters and is not an optional accessory for believers. Emphasizing that Jesus sees both our hidden compromises and our quiet faithfulness, Pastor Nate warns against…
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October 4, 2026 - Stand on the Word - Dr. Tony Valenti
Pastor Tony preaches on the core theme of "Standing on the Word". Examining Jesus's letter to the church in Pergamum, he warns that while compromise often creeps in subtly and slowly, drifting from the foundation of Scripture inevitably leads to spiritual failure and destruction. The message...
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September 27, 2026 - Death Does Not Win - Ryan Brown
In his sermon on Revelation 2:8–11, Pastor Ryan presents the core message that death does not win. Examining the persecuted church of Smyrna, he contrasts two fundamental realities: while the cost of following Jesus is your life—involving real hardships such as tribulation, poverty, slander,...
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September 20, 2026 - Return to your first Love - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message on Revelation 2:1–7, Pastor Nate explores how easily believers can drift into busy religious activity and sound doctrine while slowly losing their personal devotion to Christ. Looking closely at Jesus’s warning to the Ephesian church, he highlights that Christ sees past outward...
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September 13, 2026 - Jesus Over Fear - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this sermon on Revelation 1:9–20, Pastor Nate unpacks three foundational truths to anchor believers facing uncertainty and fear. Drawing from Apostle John’s vision on the island of Patmos, the message highlights how Jesus is present with His church in the midst of trials, speaks with supreme...
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September 6, 2026 - He Wins! - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate pulls back the curtain to show that this biblical book is not about confusing end-times speculation, but is a glorious unveiling of Jesus Christ. Pastor Nate encourages believers to live as discerning, dissident disciples who resist cultural compromise and endure suffering with…
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August 30, 2026 - Becoming the Neighbor - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate delivers the fourth message of the Graceland 101 series, challenging us to look closely at Luke 10 and the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Moving past a theoretical faith, he shares the heart-recalibrating truth that Jesus doesn't ask us to identify our neighbor, but instead calls us…
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August 23, 2026 - Share the Hope of Jesus - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate challenges believers to step out of "comfortable Christianity" and fully embrace the Great Commission from Matthew 28:16-20. Unpacking the heart of active discipleship, the sermon focuses on three core truths: Jesus holds all authority, He has given us an awesome assignment to make...
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August 16, 2026 - Walk by the Spirit - Dr. Nate Millican
Pastor Nate explores the profound call to "walk by the Spirit" based on Galatians 5:16. He emphasizes that Christian maturity is not found in temporary bursts of zeal, but is formed through daily habits, sustainable rhythms, and a "long walk of obedience" in the same direction. By sharing a...
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August 9, 2026 - A Body Working Properly - Dr. David Gantenbein
Pastor David explores Ephesians 4:11-16 to reveal God's strategic design for a healthy, growing church. He shares the "big idea" that Jesus has given His church exactly what it needs to become exactly what He intends, a transformation that only occurs as every person does their part. Moving away...
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August 2, 2026 - Legacy that Matters - Dr. Tony Valenti
Pastor Tony explores the true meaning of legacy, defining it not as personal fame, but as the lasting influence of a life that points others toward Jesus Christ. Drawing from King David’s final words to his son Solomon in 1 Kings 2, the sermon outlines four pillars for building a legacy that...
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July 26, 2026 - Experience the Presence of God - Ryan Brown
Pastor Ryan explores the central question: How can you experience the presence of God?. Drawing from the life of King David in 1 Chronicles and the poetic reflections of Psalm 30, he explains that while God is omnipresent, we are called to seek a deep, relational communion and connection with…
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July 19, 2026 - God's Goodness Promises More - Dr. Tony Valenti
In this message, Pastor Tony examines 2 Samuel 7 to contrast the world’s fragile, false promises with the unchanging goodness of God, who possesses both the desire and the absolute ability to do what is best for His glory and our good. While King David initially sought to build a physical temple...
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July 12, 2026 - Forgiveness is a Gift from God - Dr. Tony Valenti
In this sermon, Pastor Tony explores how forgiveness is a gift from God that far surpasses any earthly treasure. Drawing from Psalm 32 and the life of King David, the message reflects on David's restoration after his greatest sin, demonstrating that God is willing to forgive the "worst" failures...
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July 5, 2026 - The Curse-Free Kingdom - Dr. Jonathon Woodyard
Dr. Jonathon Woodyard explores the concept of godly patriotism and the believer’s call to live on mission for Christ while awaiting His eternal reign,. Drawing from Acts 1:1-8, the sermon defines the Kingdom of God as God’s people in His place enjoying His presence—a “curse-free” kingdom that...
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June 28, 2026 - Live a Life of Worship - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate explores the "unyielding presence" of God by examining King David’s journey with the Ark of the Covenant in 2 Samuel 6. He challenges the modern tendency to "domesticate" or "tame" God, emphasizing that while God is good, He is also transcendently powerful and "not safe" to trifle…
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June 21, 2026 - God is the Victor - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message exploring 1 Samuel 17, Pastor Nate challenges the common misinterpretation of the David and Goliath story, asserting that we are not the heroes meant to slay our own giants. Instead, the sources emphasize the central theme that we must live as people who know that God is the…
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June 14, 2026 - The King We Need - Dr. Tony Valenti
In this message, Pastor Tony explores the transition from King Saul to David in 1 Samuel 16, using the "Sham Castle" of Bath, England, to illustrate how often we live behind a facade of security while lacking true protection. While Israel initially chose a king based on outward stature and...
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June 7, 2026 - Trust in the True King - Dr. Tony Valenti
Pastor Tony opens a new series on the life of David by examining 1 Samuel 8, where the Israelites first demand a human king. Drawing on a personal experience of terror on a "giga coaster," he illustrates the central big idea: we must trust the true king because human power and worldly solutions...
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May 31, 2026 - Stand Firm in God's Armor - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate explores the call to "stand firm in God's armor" as detailed in Ephesians 6:14–20. He emphasizes that the Christian life is not meant to be a mere struggle for survival but a triumphant journey made possible by anchoring one's identity and hope in Jesus Christ. By examining each piece...
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May 24, 2026 - Stand Firm in God's Power - Dr. Tony Valenti
Pastor Tony explores Ephesians 6:10-13, revealing that the true battles we face are not against "flesh and blood," but against spiritual forces of evil. Drawing on an illustration of magical misdirection, he explains how the enemy often distracts us with physical symptoms—such as politics,...
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May 17, 2026 - Jesus Centered Work - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate’s message emphasizes that all of life is sacred, rejecting the false division between the secular and the spiritual to argue that God is as present in a spreadsheet as He is in a sermon. Drawing from Ephesians 6, he presents a "theology of work" where believers are called to put Jesus...
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May 10, 2026 - Christ-Centered Parenting - Ryan Brown
Join Pastor Ryan as he explores the foundational building blocks of Christ-centered parenting through the lens of Ephesians 6:1-4. Acknowledging that parenting is a beautiful yet difficult journey, this message emphasizes that the greatest gift a parent can offer is an authentic love for Jesus.…
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May 3, 2026 - Walk In Reciprocity - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this installment of the "Walk in Christ" series, Pastor Nate explores Ephesians 5:21-33 to provide a biblical blueprint for pursuing a Jesus-honoring marriage. Moving beyond cultural sensitivities, the message explains how our "new humanity" in Jesus transforms the home through a "reciprocity…
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April 26, 2026 - Walk In Wisdom - Erick Sessions
In this message, Pastor Erick explores Ephesians 5:15-21, concluding a "trilogy" on walking in love, light, and now wisdom. Using the striking analogy of a cuckoo bird, he warns against "imitating" faith merely to hide one's true nature, urging believers instead to become authentic imitators of...
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April 19, 2026 - Walk in the Light - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores Ephesians 5:8–14, centering on the command to "walk in the light". Using the illustration of a battleship captain who nearly crashes because he ignores a lighthouse, Nate warns of the consequences of disregarding Christ's truth. He explains that "walking" is…
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April 12, 2026 - Walk In Love - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores Ephesians 5:1-7, focusing on the "highest standard in all the world": the calling to be "imitators of God". Grounded in the big idea to "walk in love," the sermon highlights how biblical love is defined by two transformative principles—that real love desires...
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April 5, 2026 - Easter with Graceland - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Nate explores the infinite importance of the resurrection, asserting that it is the historical foundation for every person's life. Moving beyond the misconception that Christianity is simply about "moral reform" or being a "nice person," he emphasizes that...
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March 29, 2026 - Pay Attention to Jesus - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores Matthew 21:1-22, urging listeners to embrace the central theme: "Pay attention to Jesus". Drawing from the accounts of the Triumphal Entry, the cleansing of the temple, and the cursing of the fig tree, the sermon outlines three vital responses to Christ:...
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March 22, 2026 - You Can't Do This On Your Own - Dr. Tony Valenti
Pastor Tony explores Ephesians 4:25-32, emphasizing the central “big idea” that followers of Christ must live like they know Jesus. Rather than presenting a “do better” sermon based on moralism, he explains that believers are saved by the Son and empowered by the Spirit to undergo a genuine heart...
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March 15, 2026 - Live Like You Know Jesus - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores the profound transformation that occurs when a person chooses to "live like you know Jesus," drawing from the teachings in Ephesians 4:17-24. He contrasts the "old self"—characterized by a futility of mind, spiritual alienation, and a callousness toward...
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March 8, 2026 - Living Things Grow - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores the fundamental principle that living things grow, drawing from Ephesians 4:7-16 to illustrate that spiritual maturity is a natural and necessary expectation for every believer. He emphasizes that growth originates with Jesus, who sovereignly bestows unique...
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March 1, 2026 - Live to Please Jesus - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores what it means to live a life that pleases Jesus, focusing specifically on the essential role of biblical unity. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1-6, he emphasizes that maintaining unity requires believers to walk in humility, gentleness, and patience, traits that...
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February 22, 2026 - Pray for More - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, "Pray for More," Pastor Nate explores the profound depths of Ephesians 3:14-21, urging believers to seek a strengthening of their faith, love, and hope. Drawing from his personal history of frequent relocation as a military child, he emphasizes that spiritual longevity creates an...
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February 15, 2026 - God's Plan A Is You - Ryan Brown
In this message, Pastor Ryan explores Ephesians 3:7–10 to reveal the “big idea” that God’s Plan A to reach the world is you—the church. Drawing on the gripping story of the 2002 Quecreek mine rescue, he illustrates how the church is not a building or a weekly event, but a unified body of “called...
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February 8, 2026 - Mystery Revealed - Dr. Tony Valenti
In this message, Pastor Tony explores Ephesians 3 to reveal the "mystery of the gospel": the profound truth that the gospel is for everyone, inviting Gentiles to be fellow members of the same body and partakers of God's promise in Christ,,. Through the lens of progressive revelation, he explains...
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February 1, 2026 - Jesus Turns Strangers Into Family - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate returns to the book of Ephesians, specifically focusing on chapter 2:11-22, to explore the transformative truth that Jesus changes strangers into family. Grounded in a "theology of remembrance," Nate discusses how the Apostle Paul calls believers to look back at who...
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January 25, 2026 - God's Design Q&A - Dr. Nathan Millican, Erick Sessions, Ben McClain
Join Pastor Nate, Pastor Erick, and Pastor Ben for a candid discussion on God’s design for identity, gender, and sexuality. Grounded in the conviction that "all of life is all for Jesus," this discussion addresses complex and controversial cultural questions—such as navigating same-sex wedding...
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January 18, 2026 - Sexual Perversion Wrecks the Body and the Soul - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate addresses the "cacophony of noises" in the modern world that seeks to suppress God's truth regarding identity, gender, and sexuality. Grounded in a reading of Romans 1, the message explores the central theme that sexual perversion—defined as the alteration of…
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January 11, 2026 - God Chose Your Gender - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate explores the biblical foundations of identity as part of the “God’s Design” series, specifically addressing the topic of gender. Drawing from Genesis 1:26-28, he emphasizes that gender is not a social construct but a biological and spiritual reality determined by God....
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January 4, 2026 - Everything Flows From Identity - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate launches a difficult sermon series on “God’s design,” beginning with the crucial topic of identity. He addresses controversial cultural issues, emphasizing the biblical truth that rules and boundaries are good for human flourishing and pointing out that everything…
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December 28, 2025 - Live Connected to Your Heart - Dr. Nathan Millican
Based from Proverbs 4:23, Pastor Nate stresses the necessity of guarding one's heart with all vigilance, as it is the moral, spiritual, and executive center from which all of life—including values, words, and actions—flows. Challenging the culture's emphasis on "follow your heart" or expressive...
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December 14, 2025 - The Arrival of the King - Ryan Brown
Pastor Ryan’s explores the "upside down nature" of life and faith, contrasting common expectations (like suppressing emotion or assuming success breeds confidence) with the truth that reality often works in reverse. Focusing on the arrival of King Jesus in Luke 2:1-7, Pastor Ryan highlights how...
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December 7, 2025 - The Announcement of the King - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate preaches from Isaiah 9:1-7, emphasizing that while humanity faces despair and uncertainty, God has provided hope. He warns against trusting in human solutions during turbulent times and urges reverence for God alone. This message unveils the King, who is both a child born (humanity)…
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November 23, 2025 - See People Like Jesus Does - Dr. Nathan Millican
In the final sermon of the "Something's Happening" series, Pastor Nate addresses the urgency of evangelism through the command to see people as Jesus does. Focusing on Matthew 9:9-13, the message explores Jesus' call to Matthew, a tax collector who was widely hated and deemed politically,...
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November 16, 2025 - Embrace and Follow the Holy Spirit - Dr. Nathan Millican
In this message, Pastor Nate draws upon John chapter 16 to explore Jesus's teaching that His own departure was actually "to your advantage". This advantage is the sending of the Holy Spirit, who is described as the Helper, Advocate, Counselor, and Guide. Pastor Nate presents four key aspects of…
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November 9, 2025 - Rediscovering God - Dr. Tony Valenti
Join Pastor Tony for the "Something's happening" sermon series as he dives into Theological Renewal, the process of continually rediscovering who God truly is, using Nehemiah 8 as his foundational text. He defines theological renewal as rediscovering God, which results in renewed worship…
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November 2, 2025 - Confession & Repentance - Dr. Nathan Millican
Pastor Nate, continues the series "Something's Happening" by exploring a characteristic—confession and repentance of sin—that has historically been present when God performs miraculous work in a church or region. Drawing primarily from James chapter 4, verses 1-10, Pastor Nate emphasizes that...
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October 26, 2025 - Prayer Changes Us - Ryan Brown
Pastor Ryan unpacks the topic of prayer, arguing that "prayer changes us and God uses us to change the world". Drawing on the Disciples' Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, this message focuses on seeing who God is—as Father, King, Giver, and Savior—to rightly understand our identity in Christ (e.g.…
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