Grace Clarksville

We are all curious about what’s next?  We all have questions about the afterlife.  In this final Hot Topics message, Ron Edmondson shares a few thoughts on this challenging subject. Scriptures and Keywords:  Revelation 1, Mark 10:32-37, 1 Cor 2:9, Revelation 21:1-4, 1 John 5:13, Matthew 17:1-4, Afterlife, Death, End Times, Heaven, Hell, Eternity

Most of us want to know God’s will for our life.  We say we would obey His will if we know what it is, but discerning His voice among a crowded world of noise is hard to do. In this message Ron Edmondson attempts to help us learn some tips to discerning the will of God for our life. Scriptures and Keywords:  Isaiah 55, Jeremiah 29, Isaiah 30:20-21, Jeremiah 33:3, Will of God, God’s Voice, Wisdom, Knowledge, God’s Heart

Dunked.  Sprinkled.  Adult.  Infant.  Which baptism is the real baptism?  Does it even matter?  In this installment of Hot Topic, we'll look for answers. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 3:11-12, Matthew 29:19, Mark 1:4, Luke 3:3, John 3:22-26, Acts 2:38-39, Baptize, Baptism, Christening, John the Baptist, Jesus, Ordinance, Church

Sooner or later, we all experience this conflict.  The people in our lives do not share our convictions or beliefs.  How can we build and maintain relationships with those who have different value systems? Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:13, Romans 14, 15, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Conviction, Belief, Morals, Friendships, Culture

 When it comes to the unseen, invisible, spiritual side of life, most of us are uncertain.  We have mixed together fantasy, truth, and wishful thinking.  The result is skepticism towards anything we cannot see with our own eyes.  Follow us as we look for answers to this hot topic. Scriptures and Keywords:  Colossians 1:15-23, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 8:37-39, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 15:50-57, Angels, Demons, God, Devil, Spiritual Warfare, Invisible, Unseen

What is it about the love of God that we find so compelling? Does His love really last forever?  Is it unconditional?  As we continue the Everlast series this Sunday, listen to Ron offer a fresh perspective on an old fashioned love story. Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 15, Love, Prodigal Son, Jesus, Father, Forgiveness, Risk

Hope is a common word.  But what is it?  And is it possible to give it to someone else? Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Kings 6:8-23, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Faith, Hope, Faith, Love, Elisha, Vision, Hopeless, Help

Faith is hard to explain.  Even harder to see.  Yet the Bible describes it as everlasting.  What makes it so important and how do we know if we have it? Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Corinthians 13, Hebrews 11, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Faith, Everlasting, Eternal, Trust, Dependence, God

What is most effective way for the church and the home to partner with each other?  Most of the time, we both want the same thing for our families.  It makes sense that we should work together to reach that goal.  In "Go Orange," we will see the power of that combined influence. Scriptures and Keywords:  Deuteronomy 6:4-12, Children, Parents, Investing, Family

This week Joe Sangl, author of the book "I Was Broke Now I'm Not" shared with us a vision of God's plan for money in our personal lives and in the Kingdom. Scriptures and Keywords:  Money, Stewardship, Joe Sangl, Kindgom, Giving

We all think about our money all the time. But is our money really our money?  In this series, we will begin to re-think “our” money. Scriptures and Keywords:  Mathew 6:21, Mark 12:44, Money, Finances, Faith, Treasure, Security

This Sunday we continue to explore the dream of Grace Community Church to reach our city for Christ.   In this message Ron gets a little more detailed with that vision and introduces some of the team players (staff) who will be leading us to new heights this fall. God is up to something and you do not want to miss what He is doing these coming weeks! Scriptures and Keywords:  Joshua 1, John 4:34-38, Vision, Dream, Grace Community Church, Staff

The best part of dreams is that they have no boundaries.   The possibilities are endless.  Maybe it’s time we all began to dream again. Scriptures and Keywords:  Acts 10, Galatians 2, 2 Peter 3:9, Peter, Paul, Favoritism, Salvation, Vision, Dream

Fire is an important theme within the Bible, often representing God’s glory and His Word.  As we look at one of the more famous “fire” stories in Scripture we will learn valuable truths about God’s character, His heart and His love for all. Scriptures and Keywords:  Deuteronomy 4:24, Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 23:29, Malachi 3, Exodus 13, Matthew 3:11, 1 Peter 1:7, Exodus 3, Fire, Moses, Burning Bush, Holy Spirit, Restoration, Forgiveness, God, Jesus

We all enjoy a cool breeze every now and then.  When that breeze becomes a hard wind, it loses it's appeal.  Life is the same way.  We often see nothing wrong with a little indiscretion here and there.  But it always grows into something more. Scriptures and Keywords:  Judges 11, Matthew 7:24-27, Faith, Jephthah, Jesus, Trust, Commitment

We all enjoy a cool breeze every now and then.  When that breeze becomes a hard wind, it loses it's appeal.  Life is the same way.  We often see nothing wrong with a little indiscretion here and there.  But it always grows into something more. Scriptures and Keywords:  Hosea 8:7, James 1:13-15, Galatians 6:7-8, Sin, Temptation, Regret, Mistake, Redemption, Warning, Mock, Reap, Sow

Fear, insecurity, pain, and misunderstanding, often keep us from experiencing the victory and relief that is that is right in front of us.  Living a defeated life is truly a choice, not a curse.  In this message, we will learn what Jesus meant when He offered living water. Scriptures and Keywords:  John 4:10-14, John 7:38, Samaritan, Woman at the Well, Jesus, Living Water, John 4, Fear, Insecurity, Pain

We know the importance of wood to a fire. God says that our words have that same power. With them we can spread a fire or kill a fire. The choice is ours." Scriptures and Keywords:  Proverbs 26:20, Matthew 12:34, Psalm 112:2, Proverbs 4:23, Gossip, Wood, Fire, Quarrel, Self-Control, Tongue

One of the most important jobs we do is to parent our children.  Parenting well does not happen by accident.  We need a strategy to raise godly children who perform well in society.  In the conclusion to our summer family series we look at a Biblical model of parenting. Scriptures and Keywords:  Psalm 128:3, Psalm 103:17, Psalm 112:2, Proverbs 4:23. Children, Parenting, Olive Trees, Heart of Child

The Bible says that two people in a marriage relationship should become “one flesh”, but making a marriage work is hard work. Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 5:21-33, Malachi 2:16, Marriage, Divorce, Protection of Marriage, Romance, Love