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Stand Alone Message, NextGen Summer Wrap Up, Pastor Jack Gilbert
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Pastor Jack Gilbert, our NextGen Ministry Pastor, takes the stage and shares with us some of the incredible things our NextGen students experienced this summer.By Grace Church
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Q&A: Core Elements of Christ-Centered Lives, Session Six, Sharing the Good News
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In this final week, Pastor Tim reminds us of the value and importance of sharing the good news prior to taking a few questions from the congregation.By Grace Church
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Q&A: Core Elements of Christ-Centered Lives, Session Five, Prayer and Worship
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Of the core elements of our faith, prayer and worship are towards the top of the list. This Sunday Pastor Tim begins by asking, and answering, general questions about these two elements and then takes a few questions from the congregation.By Grace Church
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Q&A: Core Elements of Christ-Centered Lives, Session Four, Spirit Gifts and Fruit
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Spirit gifts and fruit are talked about often in today's church. Pastor Tim takes some time to explore both individually with a few basic questions and then takes questions from the congregation.By Grace Church
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Summer Study, The God Who Heals, Session Four
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In the final session, Pastor Tim examined the "gift of healing" as it relates to the Baptism with the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Second, we explored seven practices we can employ to pursue healing...and retain it once received.By Grace Church
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Q&A: Core Elements of Christ-Centered Lives, Session Three, The Baptism with the Holy Spirit
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In session three, Pastor Tim explores through scripture how the Baptism of the Holy Spirit was what started the church in Acts chapter 2 and continues this day.By Grace Church
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Summer Study, The God Who Heals, Session Three
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In this session, Pastor Tim lists out some essential and non-essential things to consider when it comes to our healing.By Grace Church
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Q&A: Core Elements of Christ-Centered Lives, Session Two, Salvation and Water Baptism
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This Sunday, Pastor Tim begins the question and answer portion of the series by focusing on two foundational questions of our faith and then taking questions from the Grace Church Family.By Grace Church
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Summer Study, The God Who Heals, Session Two
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In this second session, Pastor Tim guides us into understanding how God heals.By Grace Church
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Q&A: Core Elements of Christ-Centered Lives, Session One, Introduction, Scripture and Discipleship
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In this new series, Pastor Tim brings us back to the basics and reminds us that revisiting these foundational truths is something we should continually do in our walk with Jesus.By Grace Church
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Summer Study, The God Who Heals, Session One
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In this first session, Pastor Tim lays out the framework for our study and starts with the basics of divine healing.By Grace Church
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Stand Alone Message, Unite to Reach the City, Pastor Jeff Fischer
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This Sunday we welcomed Pastor Jeff Fischer to share his heart and vision for a new Foursquare church plant here in Springfield, MO called "Unite Church."By Grace Church
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Complaining & Contentment, Session Three, Complaining About Leaders
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In Numbers chapter 12, we read that Aaron and Miriam, faithful followers and leaders amongst Israel, criticized Moses because of his marriage to a "Cushite" woman. And as a result they were "called out." This Sunday, Pastor Tim reminds us that spiritual leaders are not voted on or randomly placed. They are selected and placed by the Lord and it is …
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Complaining & Contentment, Session Two, Complaining To God
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What if instead of "complaining" to each other, we instead "complained" to the Lord? How different would your life look and the relationships you have? As we continue in Numbers chapter 11, we focus on the middle section where Moses, in his exasperation, speaks to the Lord asking question after question about the current situation Israel is in. And…
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Complaining & Contentment, Session One, Complaining About God
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Complaining isn't just something that people are good at now. It's been around from the beginning and it has become so common that we do it out of habit! We forget where we have truly had it worse and convince ourselves that it was better in the past! This Sunday we learn that the nation of Israel fits into that mold as well. They left Egypt, redee…
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The book of Mark details the account of Jesus and as we read through it we become more aware of the Kingdom Reality that He lived to teach us, suffered to spare us, and died and was resurrected to save us.By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 16, The Risen and Sending Lord
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As we conclude our series in the book of Mark, we are reminded that Jesus commands us to "Go," and to "Preach." This is the Good News that we get to share with the world!By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 15, The Sacrificial King
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In Mark 15, we read about the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and that instead of us receiving the sentence of "death," He instead takes our place so that we may have eternal life with the Father. Because we are ALL Barabbas.By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 14, The Bearer of Pain
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In Mark chapter 14 we learn that Jesus was abandoned, betrayed, and denied. And through it all, the suffering he suffering he endured, we will never be abandoned, betrayed, or denied by him.By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 13, The Returning King
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There's three important points from Mark chapter 13. Jesus is going to return, we are all commanded to "be ready," and whatever you doing will be meaningless when he returns. So, share with those you know, or don't know, and help them on the "life raft."By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 12, The Champion of the Unseen
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In Mark chapter 12 we are reminded by the poor widow of what it means to give what we have -- sacrificially. And this is a stark reminder that things that are celebrated in the world, are unimportant in the Kingdom of God and that as followers of Christ, we must be champions of the unseen.By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 11, The Remover of Obstacles
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Jesus enters Jerusalem and very quickly begins to upset the Scribes, Pharisees, and teachers of religious law -- beginning with flipping tables at the temple. This Sunday, Pastor Tim reminds us that for every obstacle that the Pharisees set in place in the Bible, Jesus overcame it. And that Jesus will reveal obstacles in our lives that we have set …
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According to Mark, Mark 10, The Servant Who Suffers
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To embrace Kingdom greatness is not really what we think it is. As a matter of fact, it's the opposite of what the world tells us. This Sunday, Pastor Tim discusses the interaction between James, John and Jesus from Mark chapter 10 and how the disciples declare that they are ready for the "bitter cup of suffering." But, they truly didn't know the r…
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According to Mark, Mark 9, The Patient Miracle Worker
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In Mark, chapter 9, we see Jesus interact with a man who proclaims his lack of faith - as many of us have encountered in our own lives! But, all of us can find encouragement in this text that our doubts don't disqualify us from God's grace.By Grace Church
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This Sunday, Pastor Jack reminds us that not only is Jesus our Provider, he is also our Provision.By Grace Church
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He is RISEN! He is risen INDEED! This Sunday, Pastor Tim takes us to Luke 24 to talk about a unique encounter Cleopas and his friend experience on the road to Emmaus.By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 7, The Defender of Truth
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Jesus never backed down from Pharisee questions or accusations; often responding to them with scripture to not only help them see the truth but to correct them. This Sunday, we see in Mark chapter 7, the Pharisee's accuse Jesus' disciples of not following tradition revealing that they have elevated the "rules" over the Word of God.…
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According to Mark, Mark 6, The Greatest Leader
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Jesus is the greatest leader -- ever. As he leads and trains his disciples he equips and empowers them to not just follow in ministry but to DO ministry, he shows them balance between a life of ministry and rest, and finally he continually encourages them in their faith through grace and compassion.By Grace Church
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In the story of the demon possessed man we learn that Jesus has the absolute authority over every demonic spirit that terrorizes humans; and that only through faith in him can we find salvation, healing and freedom.By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 4, Revealer of God's Kingdom
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In Mark chapter 4, there are several parables Jesus teaches on. And all of them reveal the Kingdom of God as upside down when compared to the priorities of this world. So... will you embrace the Kingdom way of life?By Grace Church
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According to Mark, Mark 3, Revealer of God's Heart
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In Mark chapter 3, Pastor Tim walks us through verses 1-6 and reminds us that as much as we are rooting for Jesus to show those Pharisees, often times we find ourselves to be the Pharisees. We have to daily seek Him, daily walk with Him through God's Word, daily let Jesus become more a part of our lives.…
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According to Mark, Mark 2, Savior & Healer
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This Sunday, Pastor Tim focuses on Jesus healing the paralytic from Mark chapter 2 and discusses the value of forgiveness of sins, which happened first, and the value of healing, which happened second.By Grace Church
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In chapter one of the book of Mark, we see Jesus being baptized by John, the beginning of his ministry, and most importantly we see Jesus established as the Son of God.By Grace Church
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Fighting (is not Optional), Week Five, The Prize
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Prayer is the priority. Worship is on our lips. God's Word is our sword. Now, as we fight, we need to constantly remember that our battlefield isn't a street or a neighborhood, it's in the mind, will and emotions. After all, we are not fighting WITH people; we fight FOR people.By Grace Church
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Fighting (is not Optional), Week Four, Scripture
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In this final week, Pastor Tim talks about the scripture and the importance it holds in our lives as we fight.By Grace Church
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Fighting (is not Optional), Week Three, Worship
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Examples of worship leading the way in battles are throughout the Bible. For us, it's one of the primary weapons we can use to spiritually fight.By Grace Church
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Fighting (is not Optional), Week Two, Prayer
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"In Jesus name." It's more than a tagline at the end of a prayer. It's what brought us to our salvation and it's praying the power and authority of Christ INTO our circumstances. This Sunday, Pastor Tim talks about the importance of using the name of Jesus when it comes to fighting spiritual battles and how we too can see miracles.…
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Fighting (is not Optional), Week One, Introduction to War
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In the spiritual realm, we are called to fight. We are warriors outfitted with God's armor and set to do battle with the enemy who is always trying to deceive us and convince us to give up or give in. In this new series, Pastor Tim lays out each side of the battle reminding us that the "Father of lies" is the one we fight against. NOT each other.…
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Stand Alone Message, Unforgiven, Scott C Lewis
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This Sunday we welcomed Scott C Lewis, as he shared a new way to think and walk as we enter into the New Year.By Grace Church
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Incarnation, Week Four, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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This Christmas Eve, Pastor Tim discusses "peace" through the Christmas Carol, "Silent Night."By Grace Church
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Incarnation, Week Three, Reconciliation Through the Incarnation
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In week three of our Advent series on Christmas carols, we enjoyed "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and Pastor Tim showed us how the carol writer used much of the scriptures to remind us of Jesus' birth and the reconciliation available for all mankind through Him.By Grace Church
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Incarnation, Week Two, Worship at the Incarnation
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In week two of our Advent series on Christmas carols, Pastor Tim reminds us through the carol "Angels from the Realms of Glory," that worship of the Lord God is the first, and best, response to any situation we are presented with.By Grace Church
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Incarnation, Week One, Longing for the Incarnation
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In the first week of our Advent series on Christmas carols, Pastor Tim looks first at, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," and reminds us that "longing" for the Lord is something that we must never lose sight us during the Christmas season.By Grace Church
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In this final session of Psalm 107, Pastor Tim reminds us of the HOPE that we find in Jesus Christ will always remain, no matter what storm we went through, what storm we are in, or what storm is on the horizon.By Grace Church
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Pastor Jeff shares with us session two of Psalm 107 reminding us that gratitude and kindness are at the very heart of our Savior, Jesus Christ.By Grace Church
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Pastor Jack shares with us the first portion of Psalm 107 reminding us to not only give thanks during this time of the year, but to always remember the "why."By Grace Church
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Standing in the Middle, Session Nine, Actively Standing
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As Pastor Tim concludes his the series, he reminds us that standing in the middle requires us to be active and NEVER allow the destructive quality of "passivity" to invite our hearts or minds.By Grace Church
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Standing in the Middle, Session Eight, Technology
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As Pastor Tim looks at both the progressive viewpoint (pro), and the conservative viewpoint (con) he shares three "cautions" to consider when engaging with and through technology in our world today.By Grace Church
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Standing in the Middle, Session Seven, Politics
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Many things in our current culture get people amped up -- and politics is certainly one of those. But do politics and political ideas work with those who are kingdom minded? This Sunday, Pastor Tim tackles that question, along with many other thoughts on how followers of Christ can stand in the middle when it comes to the topic of politics.…
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Standing in the Middle, Session Six, Racial Tension, Part Two
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"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try my and know my thoughts and see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23-24, ESV To Stand in the Middle, between truth and love, with regard to racial tensions, we must look to the Lord balance us. Not leaning fully to one side or the other, but always recognizin…
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