Grace Clarksville

Life is full of uncertainty.  What is a believer to do during the uncertain times of life? Perhaps we can learn from the disciples, and of course, from Jesus.Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 5, Isaiah 42:16, Uncertainty, Certainty, Faith, God, Kingdom, AssuranceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Part of Grace's strategy is to serve.  It's the surest way to spiritual growth.  The reasons we serve are not out of church need as much as our relationship to Christ.Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 20:45-21:6, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 2:10, Service, Sacrifice, Giving, Grace, Jesus, StrategyTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Community Groups or, as some call them, small groups are a key part of the strategy at Grace to accomplish our vision.  Community groups are small groups of people who meet in homes to study God's Word and build true friendships.  Hear Pastor Ron explain why and how you can be involved in a small group Bible fellowship.  To view the photos mentioned during the sermon please visit Scriptures and Keywords:  Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 5:32-37, Mark 6:30-31, Community, Community Groups, Small Groups, Fellowship, FriendshipTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Ever wondered what the big deal with Sundays truly is?  Why is going to church that important?  In this message, we'll discover why the Church puts so much empasis on going to church.Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Chronicles 6-7, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 14-23-25, Worship, Assemble, Praise, Gather, Sunday ServiceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

While our podcast ministry is on vacation, please enjoy this podcast messages from an early time at Grace.  We felt this message is important enough for you to hear again. First in the sermon series "Faith Like a Child". Discovering the Wonder of having Faith Like a Child and how to get that Faith back when it is Lost.

While our podcast ministry is on vacation, please enjoy this podcast messages from an early time at Grace.  We felt this message is important enough for you to hear again. We want to make wise decisions in our life, but it seems that something is always getting in the way.  What are the obstacles to wisdom in our life?  Continuing to play Jeopardy this week, phrasing some things in the form of a question, Ron encourages us to evaluate our life so that we can make wiser choices. Scripture Reference:  Ecclesiastes 8-10

Jesus showed an incredible compassion towards someone who was being treated as a nobody by everyone else in his life.  Jesus calls us to show that same compassion to outsiders today. Sometimes we are that outsider and Jesus is willing to show us compassion too.Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 5:12-16, Jesus, Compassion, Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness, Love, Leprosy, PainTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Even the most disciplined struggle from time to time with self-control.  We all know what it’s like to silently wonder, “What was I thinking?” In this message, we’ll uncover just what we were thinking!Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Samuel 24, Psalm 57, Self-Control, Impulse, Trust, Desire, Temptation, ReactionTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Gideon had doubts that God could use him.  He was weak, unprepared, and afraid.  Gideon's story teaches us that God can use each of us for His designed purposes.Scriptures and Keywords:  Judges 6-7, Courage, Fear, Doubt, God, Battle, Strength, Victory, Trust, FaithTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

This week's superhero is Esther.  Esther had to use courage to do what she was afraid to do, but by her obedience the nation of Israel was saved.To follow the  Devotional Blog on Esther:  Scriptures and Keywords:  Esther 4:1-7, Proverbs 16:9, Esther, Courage, Obedience, God, Fear, FaithTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Everyone is a hero when there is no one to save!  When times get tough Some figures in history are obvious heroes.  But Esau?  What was sosuper about him?  In this message, we'll cover the super huge issue offorgiveness.Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis 33, Forgiveness, Jacob, Esau, Grudge, BitternessTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Everyone is a hero when there is no one to save!  When times get tough and life unravels, we find out who the real heroes are.Scriptures and Keywords:  Daniel 6:1-28, Daniel, Babylon, Lions’s Den, Rescue, Deliverance, Hero, Prayer, ConsistenceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Every believer goes through periods of spiritual dryness.  What do we do when our relationship with Christ is not what it should be or even what it used to be?Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Kings 18,  Elijah, Spiritual Dryness, God, Faith, Fear, Doubt, DisciplineTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

What is your legacy?  The Apostle Paul left a legacy of faith. Perhaps the greatest thing we can leave those who follow us is a spiritual heritage of faith and trust in Jesus Christ.Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Timothy 4, 1 Corinthians 15:58,  Paul, Timothy, Legacy, Disciple, Mentor, Generation, Inheritance, Heritage, Faith, SpiritualTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

One of the reasons we have so much trouble handling death is that we do not understand life.  Today, we'll look at life from a new perspective.Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Samuel 1-2, 2 Samuel 1:23-24, David, Saul, Death, Grief, MemorialTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Children entering a marriage changes things.  It should change our focus, our passions, and how we spend our time.  Raising children who live out God’s plan for their life is one of the greatest challenges of our life, but one of the most rewarding.Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 6, Genesis 5, Judges 13, Marriage, Children, Kids, Parenting, God, Jesus, Samson, Delilah, Judges, Israel, PhilistinesTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Have you ever considered that the Bible is a love story?  It's God's story of how He pursues us, stands by us, forgives us, and calls us His own.  Would it not be wise to examine that story to discover how to improve our own marriages?Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 6:26-27, Revelation 19:6-9, Marriage, Love, Romance, FaithfulnessTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right can be a challenge.  So much so that we often settle for good, or even better, but we are too impatient to wait on the best.  In this message we will discover God's design for relationships and practical principles for dating.Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Kings 11, Relationships, Dating, Solomon, Marriage, CourtshipTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

The problem with selfishness usually finds its root in me.  If each of us look deep into who we are we will discover that what we really need is less of us and more of Jesus. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 23, Matthew 24:1-2, John 3:30, Selfish, Real Problem, Jesus, Answers, Give me Jesus, Disciples, Buildings, Main Thing, Pharisees, Teachers of the Law, Religious LeadersTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

What is it about pride?  Why does God despise and expose a sin that is so common and so harmless?  With the help of an Old Testament story and a New Testament song, we find our answer.Scriptures and Keywords:  Joshua 7-8, Philippians 2, Joshua, Achan, Ai, Humility, Arrogance, Pride, PhilippiansTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right: