Grace Clarksville

Understanding what we cannot see is a challenge...even for the strongest faith.  In this message, we chase down the true identity and the purpose of the Holy Spirit.  Scriptures and Keywords:   Genesis 1:2, Judges 15:14, 1 Samuel 10:10, Matthew 3:16, John 14:16-26, John 16:7-14, John 3:5,  Relationships, Messiness, Awkward, Difficult, People

The Bible commands us to love one another. It doesn't give us the right to exclude the people we find hard to love. Join Ron Edmondson, Kent Hughes and Shera Thiele as they consider ways we can deal with some of the difficult relationships in our life.  Scriptures and Keywords:   Matthew 5:44, John 15:12, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35,  Relationships, Messiness, Awkward, Difficult, People

Relationships often require conflict to keep them healthy and make them better. Join Ron Edmondson, Dr. Kent Hughes and Dr. Shera Thiele as they bring some Biblical understanding to the area of conflict in our life.  Scriptures and Keywords:   Philippians 2:14, Acts 15:36-41, Acts 13:9-10, Conflict, Arguing, Complaining, Resolution, Healthy Relationships

Relationships are often built in a natural way.  But if we fail to impose boundaries, those natural relationships will become unhealthy.  What are appropriate boundaries in a relationship and what do you do if those boundaries are crossed? Scriptures and Keywords:   Matthew 18:8, Matthew 16:4, Mark 8:11, Boundaries, Relationships, Abuse, Jesus, Disciples

All relationships require hard work. In part one of our series Necessary Roughness, join Ron Edmondson, Dr. Kent Hughes, and Dr. Shera Thiele as we discover ways we can improve communication in all our relationships. Scriptures and Keywords:   1 Thessalonians 5:11, Proverbs 18:13, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 18:2, Communication, Marriage, Relationships, Friendships, Listening

It is difficult to feel free when we we carry with us the burden of addiction and destructive habits.  How did we get here and is it possible to break free? Scriptures and Keywords:   Hebrews 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:27, James 1:13-15, Romans 6:6-8, Luke 4:17-19, Addiction, Sin, Freedom, Jesus, Temptation, Desire

It is easier to find the things we don’t like about ourselves than the things we do like.  When all we see is our flaws, we become a slave to insecurity.  How do we break free? Scriptures and Keywords:   Jeremiah 1:6-19, God, Insecurity, Self-confidence, Trust, Jeremiah, Limitations

Death and loss is a part of the Christian experience, as it is for the world, but the Bible says we are to grieve differently. What does that mean? How do we break free from the grip of grief that comes from death or loss? Join Ron Edmondson as we explore a story of grief in a familiar Bible passage. Scriptures and Keywords:   John 11, Grief, Pain, Suffering, Death, Loss

No matter who we are we have faced failure in our lives. Join Michael Bayne as he shows how failure unites all of us and frustrates us at the same time. The question we have to ask is will we allow failure to define our future? Scriptures and Keywords:   John 21:15-19, Freedom, Hope, Failure, Mistakes

God has gifted everyone with talents, passions, and opportunities.  But is it only for our personal enjoyment?  Is there a bigger reason?  In this message, we will discover the true purpose behind our unique abilities and gifts. Scriptures and Keywords:   1 Peter 4:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4-7, Esther 4:14, Talents, Abilities, Opportunities, Passions, Gifts, Spiritual Gifts, Esther

Connecting with others in community is vital to our faith.  If we want to maintain a closeness with God, maintaining healthy relationships with others is something that we cannot neglect. character, our personality, and our culture. Scriptures and Keywords:   Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Hebrews 3:12-13, Community, Small Groups, Love

Weekend gatherings are not a part of our core values simply because we enjoy them.  God created us to gather together and worship Him.  Yet, He gave us the freedom to do so in a way that it reflects our character, our personality, and our culture. Scriptures and Keywords:   Exodus 33, Exodus 35, Psalm 22:22, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 14, Worship, Assembly, Gathering, Church, Glory, Moses, Pentecost

As we conclude the Mark series, join Pastor Ron Edmondson as he looks at the concluding thoughts from this book. Warning: It may challenge you a bit, but it's part of being a growing follower of Christ.  Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 14:50-52, Mark 16:1-8,  Jesus, Mark, Disciple, Surrender, Obedience, Faith

On what should have been a night of celebration, Jesus chose to have his most sobering conversation with His followers.  It became a defining moment for them.  And every time we remember that night, it has the power to become a defining moment for us. Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 14:13-26, Lord's Supper, Communion, Passover, Jesus, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Coventant, Judas

We place price tags on things, people, and goals.  But what if God has a different pricing system?  What if God places great value on the things we label “cheap?”  And what if God labels “cheap” the things we value the most? Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 14:1-11, Value, Cost, Jesus, Alabaster, Serve, Passover

What we see on the outside is not always what is most important in life. God wants to transform us from the inside out. Our next step might not be something anyone will see. Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 11:12-25, discipleship, faith, spiritual growth

A key to developing a sincere, growing faith in Jesus is to discover what holds our heart more than Christ. Join Ron Edmondson as he looks at a familiar passage illustrating that point. Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 10:17-30, Jesus, Ruler, Jew, Royalty, Wealth, Rich, Faith

Learning to trust Jesus is a daily process for the believer. Join Pastor Ron Edmondson as he discusses the struggle many of us have to trust a God in whom we say we have faith. Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 8:1-10, Jesus, Crowds, Multitudes, Feeding, Miracle, Trust, Faith

What do we do when we realize that our traditions have become as important to us as our faith?  When our rituals are more important than our worship?  When religion gets in the way of God? Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 7:1-23, Ritual, Ceremony, Tradition, Church, Eating, Drinking, Pharisees

The most difficult place to live out our faith is often in the places where people know us the best.  Even Jesus ran into this in his hometown.  One of the most unbelieving communities was His own.  Why is this true, and how should we respond? Scriptures and Keywords:   Mark 6:1-6, Ministry, Evangelism, Faith, Family, Friends, Community, Stumbling Block