Pastor Rocky Feemster delivers a sermon on the message of the cross, focusing on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. He explores how God's wisdom, often perceived as foolishness by the world, triumphs over human understanding. Feemster emphasizes that salvation comes not through human intellect or strength, but through faith in Christ crucified. He uses biblica…

Pastor Chris Meads begins a new sermon series on First Corinthians, emphasizing the importance of unity in the church. He explains that the letter addresses the divisions and problems within the Corinthian church, urging believers to live according to the gospel rather than adopting the ways of the world. Pastor Chris highlights that unity in the c…

Pastor Chris Meads delivers a sermon on the importance of abiding in Christ to embody the lifestyle of Jesus. He emphasizes that becoming like Jesus isn't about external behavior modification, but inner transformation that comes from constantly receiving what Christ offers. Using John 15:1-11, Meads explains the vine and branches metaphor, highligh…

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads focuses on the church's role in making the gospel visible to the world. He emphasizes Jesus' commandment to love one another and outlines five devotions of the early church from Acts 2:42-47: devotion to apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayers, and meeting needs. Meads challenges the congregation t…

Pastor Chris Meads introduces a new sermon series called "Find the Way" at GracePoint Church. He explains that this series represents a shift in the church's focus towards helping lost people find Jesus Christ. Meads contrasts the cultural message of "find your way" with the biblical truth that Jesus is the only way to God. He emphasizes the exclus…

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores the concept of eternal ambition, contrasting it with earthly pursuits. He examines the Apostle Paul's teachings in 2 Corinthians 5, highlighting four aspects of an eternal ambition: walking by faith, desiring to be with Christ, aiming to please Christ, and wanting to be rewarded by Christ. Meads challenge…

Pastor Chris Meads delivers a sermon on Proverbs 31, challenging common misconceptions about the "Proverbs 31 woman" and emphasizing the qualities of the true Biblical God-honoring woman. He argues that this passage is not about an unattainable ideal but rather showcases a woman forged by wisdom and the fear of the Lord. Chris highlights the streng…

In this sermon, Pastor Hayden Moore explores the topic of anger through the lens of biblical wisdom, drawing from the book of Proverbs. He distinguishes between destructive and righteous anger, emphasizing the importance of self-control and proper emotional management. Hayden uses personal anecdotes and biblical references to illustrate how anger, …

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads explores the concept of friendship through the lens of biblical wisdom, particularly drawing from the book of Proverbs. He emphasizes that true friendship originates from God's relational nature and contrasts it with the isolating tendencies of sin. Chris outlines key principles for God-honoring friendships, inclu…

In this sermon, Pastor Rocky Feemster explores the themes of wisdom, planning, and work from the book of Proverbs. He emphasizes the importance of committing one's work to the Lord and trusting in God's guidance when making life decisions. Rocky discusses the balance between human responsibility and divine sovereignty, encouraging listeners to seek…

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads delivers a message on facing temptation and seeking God's wisdom to overcome it. He explores the nature of temptation, emphasizing that it stems from both external and internal sources. Using Proverbs 2 as a foundation, Chris stresses the importance of seeking God's wisdom and understanding to transform our percep…

Pastor Chris Meads teaches from the Book of Proverbs on the importance of imparting wisdom and the fear of the Lord to children. He emphasizes that the greatest need for children is not external success but an internal transformation through godly instruction. Chris highlights that all children are born with a propensity for folly and sin, which re…

Pastor Chris Meads teaches from the Book of Proverbs on the immense power of human speech. He highlights how all of our words either lead towards life or towards death - there is no neutrality. The key issue is the condition of the human heart, as speech simply flows out of what is inside. Angry, deceptive, and self-exalting words produce death, wh…

In his sermon, Pastor Chris Meads begins a new series on the Book of Proverbs titled "The Way of Wisdom", focusing on the verse "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." He challenges his congregation to lean into God's Word not just for intellectual gain but to live a skillful life under Christ's lordship. Chris explains that true wisd…

Pastor Chris Meads wraps up a sermon series by examining the dangers of pride and the importance of humble, wholehearted trust in God. He looks at the life of King Asa in 2 Chronicles, who initially exemplifies radical dependence on the Lord but later falls into self-reliance and pride, facing severe divine opposition as a result. Chris warns that …

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Pastor Bobby Padgett teaches on the importance of gentleness, exploring how it is a fruit of the Spirit and Trinitarian attribute that allows believers to find and show the Father. He examines passages like Isaiah 42 that describe the coming Servant who will gently yet powerfully bring justice, and Matthew 11 where Jesus invites all who are weary t…

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In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads tackles the sensitive topic of submission to authority. He presents five biblical reasons why Christians should submit to governing authorities and other God-ordained leadership structures. Meads emphasizes that all authority comes from God, and resisting authority is tantamount to resisting God Himself. Romans 13…

Pastor Hayden Moore preaches on what it means to demonstrate true Christian love. He exposits 1 John 4:7-12, explaining that biblical love (agape) is radically different - an unmerited, sacrificial love that seeks others' wellbeing regardless of behavior, just as God loved sinners by sending Christ as a propitiation. Hayden exhorts believers to gra…

In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the importance of joyful, gospel-centered generosity in the life of a Christian. He explains that unlike human organizations seeking funding, God is self-sufficient and does not need anything from His creation. Instead, He invites believers to participate in His generosity as a means of transfor…

On Easter Sunday, Interim Pastor Chris Meads preaches about the future hope secured by Jesus' resurrection from the dead. He declares that though death currently reigns and separates humanity from God, Jesus has dethroned death through His victory on the cross. Chris explains that when Christ returns, believers' perishable bodies will be instantly …

On Palm Sunday, Interim Pastor Chris Meads preaches about the present implications of Jesus' resurrection and how it assures eternal salvation. He explains that while the old priestly system could not permanently deal with sin, Jesus now serves as the forever high priest. His death on the cross justifies believers, but His ongoing life and eternal …

Pastor Bobby Padgett teaches on how the Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of Jesus as the Messiah. He walks through various prophecies in Genesis, Deuteronomy, 2 Samuel, and Isaiah that reveal details about the Messiah being the seed of the woman who will crush evil, the suffering servant who dies and rises again, the prophet like Moses, a…

In this powerful sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads dives into the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. He emphasizes how Jesus intentionally crosses cultural barriers, offering the woman "living water" - a symbol of the life she was created for in God. Chris challenges the congregation to model Jesus' example as the ultima…

Interim Pastor Chris Meads teaches on how to prepare to live as an effective witness for Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the key preparation is not trying to anticipate every possible scenario, but rather enthroning Christ as holy in one's heart through worship. When Christ is supremely exalted, believers will naturally be willing and eager to spe…

In this sermon, interim pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the need for Christians to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, not themselves, in order to courageously fulfill Jesus's Great Commission to be his witnesses. He highlights three expressions of the Spirit's power seen in Scripture - boldness, knowledge of God's Word, and miracles - while warnin…

In this sermon, Pastor Hayden Moore emphasizes the importance of Christians living as compelling witnesses to the gospel message. He analyzes Titus 3:1-7, highlighting the indicatives (facts) and imperatives (commands) related to the gospel. First, the passage describes the dire universal human condition of depravity. But the good news is that God …

In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads asserts that all Christians are called to be witnesses of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives. He explains that being a witness is the God-given identity and calling of every believer, not just a select few. Meads exhorts the church to embrace opportunities to share the gospel even though it may feel unco…

In this sermon, Pastor Rocky stresses the importance of Christians assembling together as a church body. Just as a bicycle missing pieces won't function properly, Christians need fellowship and combined spiritual gifts to thrive. Through Christ's sacrifice, we have confidence to draw near to God, hold firmly to faith, encourage service, and regular…

In his final sermon to GracePoint Church, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches an emotional message centered on the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15. He reminds the congregation of Christ's death for sins, burial, and resurrection, urging them to believe this saving message, cling to it wholeheartedly, prioritize it above all else, proclaim it to others, and l…

The sermon explores the nature of heaven based on Revelation 21, contrasting common misconceptions with the biblical vision of heaven as the restoration of creation and intimate relationship with God. Chris Meads emphasizes that heaven entails the renewal of the physical world and the elimination of evil, not merely a disembodied afterlife. He stre…

In this sermon, Chris Meads encourages the congregation after the shocking news that Lead Pastor Chad Kettler is stepping down from his role. Chris acknowledges the range of emotions church members likely feel but urges them to recenter around eternal perspectives from 2 Corinthians 4 rather than earthly uncertainties. He shares three reasons belie…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler explores how God often does unexpected and confusing things in our lives that require faith and trust from us. He shares personal stories and Biblical examples of God commanding seemingly risky or foolish things of people to ultimately fulfill His perfect plan and purposes. Kettler encourages the church that when…

In this sermon, Pastor Bobby Padgett examines Jesus' authority as the head of the church by looking at how scripture reveals His present glory and lordship. Walking through Revelation 1-3, Pastor Bobby details Jesus' direct oversight of local churches, evaluating them based on their faithfulness and love towards Him. Pastor Bobby then joyfully reco…

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler explores the meaning of Jesus as the Son of God. He explains that Jesus has eternally existed as the divine Word, the agent of creation who is fully God yet distinct from the Father. The incredible miracle of Christmas is that this eternal Word added humanity to Himself, becoming flesh and dwelling …

In this Christmas sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler focuses on Jesus Christ as the supreme King who fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the messianic throne of David. He explains that Jesus deserves total allegiance in our lives because He is the eternal King over Israel and all nations. Jesus obtained His kingdom through dying on the cross for sinne…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler traces the biblical narrative of God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham and his offspring. Though Israel failed in its mission to represent God and bring blessing, Jesus Christ fulfilled this role as the ultimate Son of Abraham. Jesus accomplished what Israel could not by perfectly keeping the law and…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad examines the role of children and parents. Children should honor and obey their parents as an act of worship to Jesus, while parents should exercise gentle, patient spiritual leadership resembling God’s shepherding care. Despite human shortcomings, the gospel is sufficient to empower grace-filled parenting and obedient, …

In this sermon, Pastor Chad expounds on Colossians 3:18-21, emphasizing God's design for Christian marriages and families. He explains that scripture calls for a complementary view of gender roles, with male headship and female submission, stressing that submission should be willing not coerced. Husbands must lovingly lead without domination, follo…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches about how Christians have put off their old sinful self and put on their new self in Christ. Quoting Colossians 3:12, Pastor Chad explains that believers are called to "put on" the virtues of Christ daily through the power of the Spirit, with their Christian practice matching their new position. He stres…

The sermon emphasizes that when someone becomes a Christian, it is like a death and resurrection - their old sinful life dies and they are reborn in Christ with a new identity and purpose. Christians are called to vigorously resist sinful desires and actions, including sexual immorality, greed, anger, and slander. They should do this not to earn sa…

In his sermon, Pastor Kettler warns about false teachers trying to eclipse the true gospel of Jesus Christ, either by adding extra requirements to it or by diminishing Christ's role. He explains that Christians have died to living under worldly regulations and rules. Their lives are now hidden in Christ, raised with him and seated with him in heave…

In this sermon, Pastor Jon Mindrup discusses resisting false teachings that infiltrate the church, using Paul's letter to the Colossians as an example. He notes that while the specific issues Paul addressed aren't all relevant today, the root problems still apply - adding human rules to the gospel and elevating self over Christ. Jon stresses pursui…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler emphasizes the true gospel of salvation by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ. He warns believers against false gospels promoted by deceivers, ranging from moralism to materialism to national exceptionalism. Kettler stresses that the biblical gospel centers on who Jesus is and what he accomplished in his i…

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In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler emphasizes the importance of spiritual endurance for Christians. He examines Colossians 1:21-23, noting that we were once enemies of God but have been reconciled to Him through faith in Christ's death on the cross. Now justified by grace, we have a righteous position in Christ and are being inwardly transformed t…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches on the supreme authority and lordship of Jesus Christ over all of creation, as described in Colossians 1:15-20. He explains that Christ is supreme by nature, being the perfect image and representation of the invisible God. Jesus is also supreme over all creation, as through him all things were created an…

In this sermon, Chris Meads unpacks Paul's prayer for the Colossian church to attain full spiritual maturity in Christ. Paul prays that believers would be filled with knowledge of God's will in order to live in a manner worthy and fully pleasing to the Lord. This means bearing fruit in all areas of life, deepening one's relationship with God, depen…

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler introduces a 13-week study through Colossians. We hope this will rekindle your passion and love for Jesus Christ by reminding you of Christ's supremacy and sufficiency. Chad emphasizes that everything revolves around Jesus - our lives, eternity, and the church exist for Him. Chad then explains key gospel concepts…