Grace Community Church Clarksville, TN

We can have confidence that God's Word is true because God’s word is final, God’s word is understandable, God’s word is necessary, and God’s word is enough. Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Psalm 119 Keywords: Scripture, Bible, Truth, Confidence

From the moment we are born, we are all heading towards the end of our lives. Or are we? This week, we look at what Christianity teaches about life, death, and life again. Scriptures: John 6:47-55, Revelation 21:1-5 Keywords: John, Revelation, Death, Doctrine, What We Believe, Hope, Afterlife, Heaven

Following Jesus seems to be so difficult at times! This week we discover that God never leaves us to our own effort but rather fills us with a helper. Join us as we check out what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit. Scriptures: John 14:15-27 Keywords: Holy Spirit, Help, Guidance, Power, Direction

What is at the center of the Christian faith? This week, we see how Jesus is foundational for how we see God - and even how we see ourselves. Scriptures: Colossians 1:15-22 Keywords: Jesus, Image, Colossians, Hope, New Creation, What We Believe

One of the most difficult teachings of Christianity is the subject of sin. This week, we look at how deep sin actually goes in our lives, but more importantly how God's love goes deeper. Scriptures: Romans 3:9-18, Ecclesiastes 7:20 Keywords: Sin, Grace, Redemption, Romans, What We Believe, Ecclesiastes

What we believe about God matters. This week, we look at how viewing God as a King should deeply affect how we live our everyday lives. Scriptures: Psalm 47 Keywords: God, King, Psalms, What We Believe, Doctrine, Beliefs

This week we talk about the importance of fatherhood - and how God wants fathers to lead their families. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:1-13 Keywords: Fathers Fatherhood Father's Day Deuteronomy Parenting Family

In 1 Corinthians, we see Paul make a strong appeal to his readers - "Imitate me." Part of Paul's hopes for this church was that they would do the things that he did, the way that he did them. This week, we explore how the idea of imitation is an important part of our spiritual growth. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Keywords: Imitation Discipleship Paul 1 Corinthians

The questions we ask are powerful. They reveal our priorities and can influence the decisions we make. So what questions should we be asking? As we continue our series in which we hear from our pastors’ hearts, we will talk about three great questions that followers of Jesus can ask themselves everyday. These questions can become checkpoints that keep us moving in God’s direction. Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15 Keywords: Questions Obedience Work Word Paul Timothy

The mission at GCC has always been to "lead people to become growing followers of Jesus Christ. Join Kent this Sunday as he looks back to the New Testament to see what it "meant" to be a follower of Jesus and what it means today to be a "growing follower" of Jesus Christ today. Scriptures: Matthew 16:24-25 Keywords: Follower, Cross, Life, Lose, Save

When most people think about Christianity, they will usually think about a church. More than a location, a pastor, or a website, God created churches to be marked by some common values. This week as we continue our series in which we hear from our pastors' hearts, we will talk about two of these common values and how they can shape our lives today. Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-2 Genesis 17:6-7 Deuteronomy 7:6-8 Keywords: Church, Worship, Witness, Evangelism, Abraham, Early Church, Acts

Courage. We love to see it in other people and we even demand it in the leaders we follow but rarely do we embrace our own personal call to live courageous lives. Join Michael Bayne as he invites each of us to live lives marked by courage and what that might look like on a day to day basis. Scriptures: Joshua 1:1-18 Keywords: Heart Faith Courage Future Bravery Calling Mission Next

What does it mean to be a mom? More than cards, flowers, and breakfasts in bed, being a mother is a calling. This Mother's Day, we celebrate this great gift by looking at what the Bible shows us about mothering - in all of its messiness and meaningfulness. Scriptures: Genesis 3:16 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-49 2 Timothy 1:3-5 Keywords: Motherhood Moms Mother's Day Parenting Children Family

We have been given the power to create and destroy, and many of us live as if the power is only used against us. What we say, what we don’t say, how we say it, everything about our words has the ability to speak life and death. We live in a world that is desperate for hopeful words, yet expects injurious words from everyone. Our greatest example of the power of our words is found in Jesus, when He was confronted with the adulterous woman. It was what he chose to not say that spoke the loudest to her situation. Scriptures: Proverbs 12:18 Keywords: Words Injury Healing Wisdom Heart

What is God like? The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals some of God's essential characteristics that, if seen and believed, will shape how we relate to God in profound ways. We will look at this parable for a final week as we examine the most important character in this story: the Father. Scriptures: Luke 15:11-32 Keywords: The Prodigal Son God Father Grace Luke 15

If the grace of God is true, it should change the way that we see everything. Join us for week 2 of this series about God’s grace and, specifically, how it can change the way that you see others. Scriptures: Luke 15:11-32 Keywords: Grace People Serve Others Joy Anger Resentment

If the grace of God is true, it should change the way that we see everything. Join us as we begin a new series about God's grace and, specifically, how it can change the way that you see yourself. Scriptures: Matthew 16:1-4 Luke 15:11-32 Keywords: Grace Prodigal Son Luke 15 Jesus Self-pity Self-esteem Pride

When a group of religious scholars asked Jesus to perform a religious sign, he simply said, "Instead of a giving you guys a new sign, I'm just going to tell you to look at Jonah." What did Jesus mean by this subversive response? Join us for Easter With Grace as we explore the connection between Jesus and this well-known prophet. Scriptures: Matthew 16:1-4 Keywords: Jesus, Resurrection, Easter, Jonah, Matthew 16, Grace

As we finish our series on Jonah, we encounter even stranger things than a storm and a fish. We see an ill-purposed tent. A mysterious plant. A scorching wind. A destructive worm. What do all of these things mean? And what does God want to tell Jonah through them? Join Adam Dressler as he explores the lesser-known part of this epic story in our final week of Unlikely God. Scriptures: Jonah 4:1-11 Keywords: Jonah, Mercy, Compassion, Pride, Selfishness

Most people know the story as Jonah was swallowed by a big fish. But what happens after that? As Jonah's story continues, we see how God uses Jonah to reveal an important message to his enemies - that God sees their evil actions and wants them to change. And the miracle is they actually do. This week Adam Dressler explores how God makes real change possible in our lives. Scriptures: Jonah 3:1-10 Keywords: Jonah, Nineveh, Mercy, Repentance, Change, Hope

The story of Jonah is much more than a fish story. Jonah’s journey reveals God’s passionate pursuit of people. Join Michael Bayne as he continues the Unlikely God series and reveals how God will stop at no length to redeem and rescue people. Scriptures: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Keywords: salvation, Jonah, rescue, restoration, hope

Depressed and full of despair, Jonah runs from God, hoping to find peace. Instead, he finds a deeper suffering within a raging storm. But God will simply not let Jonah go. What does this mean for us as we face our own storms today? Join Adam Dressler as he continues our series through Jonah in "Unlikely God." Scriptures: Jonah 1:4-16 Keywords: Jonah, Depression, Despair, Suffering, Redemption, Hope

A violent storm. A big fish. These are the things that we think about when we think about the story of Jonah. In reality, there is far more to this familiar story than just a storm and fish. Jonah's story is about God doing unlikely things in unlikely places. This year as we journey towards Easter, join Adam Dressler as he begins our series on the book of Jonah. Scriptures: Jonah 1:1-3 Keywords: Jonah, Grace, Mission, Repentance, Lent

In one of the few stories that we have about Jesus before he begins his public ministry, we see him running away from his parents and spending time in the Temple. More than a lesson in obedience to his parents, this story shows us one of the foundations of Jesus' life: worship. Join Adam Dressler as he concludes this series by exploring what true worship actually is and why all of us need to practice it. Scriptures: Luke 2:41-52 Keywords: idolatry, jesus, luke, the, way, worship

Why should we try to live a good life? Why should we try to make better decisions, and become better people? Before Jesus begins his public ministry, he does this very curious thing: he asks John the Baptist to baptize him. Join Adam Dressler as he explores how our pursuit of a better life and Jesus' baptism are connected in deeply important ways. Scriptures: Matthew 3:13-17 Keywords: Obedience, baptism, Jesus, spiritual growth, Matthew 3

Jesus begins his public ministry by fasting – denying himself food. Throughout his life, he intentionally said “no” to many things – especially celebrity status – so he could please his Heavenly Father. Join Michael Bayne as he unpacks how Jesus connected with God through the art saying no so he could say yes to God. Scriptures: Matthew 4:1-11 Keywords: fasting, denial, testing, growth, waiting, patience

We live in a world where we are constantly surrounded by noise. We rarely have times where we can think and be still. We move through life with a soundtrack that we consume through media and constant activity. Jesus faced similar distractions when people pulled for his time and attention. Join Michael Bayne as he explores how Jesus pulled away from the noise in order to connect with God. Scriptures: Luke 5:12-16 Keywords: Time, Quiet, Solitude, Peace, Direction

When most of us think of "spirituality," we tend to think about typical "spiritual" activities: reading the Bible, going to church, and praying. But what if our understanding of "spirituality" needs to be broadened to include other things - things like rest and leisure? As we continue our series on how Jesus connected with God, join Adam Dressler as he looks at an often under-appreciated rhythm in Jesus' life: rest. Scriptures: John 2:1-11 Keywords: Rest, Leisure, John 2, Jesus, Work, Productivity

Prayer is foundational to a close relationship with God. Yet for many of us, regular and meaningful prayer remains a struggle. But what if it was actually possible to experience life-giving, soul-satisfying prayer? When we read about the life of Jesus, this is what we see. And it is possible for us today. Join Adam Dressler as he continues our series The Jesus Way by looking at prayer. Scriptures: John 17:1-5 Keywords: Prayer, Jesus, Spiritual Disciplines, John 17

When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a person who lived with an intimate and deeply personal connection with his Father. During his life, he made the outlandish claim that we could know his Father - God - in the same way. How is this possible? Join Adam Dressler as he begins our new series by looking at one of the most important ways that Jesus related to God: through the Word. Scriptures: Matthew 4:1-11 Keywords: Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Matthew, Bible, Scripture, Meditation, Temptation

Most of us see the New Year as a fresh start and a new opportunity to make things different. Often that blank slate quickly gets filled with things that distract us from what really matters in life. Join Michael Bayne as he helps us fill in the blank slate of the New Year with the power of intentional prayer. Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Keywords: Prayer, Change, Faith, Future

Thousands of years ago, God's people waited for the coming Messiah to give them light in the midst of darkness. John describes the significance of God answering his people through Jesus in his very famous passage - John 1. Join us this week as we celebrate our final Sunday of Advent by looking at how Jesus came to give us light and what that means for our lives today. Scriptures: John 1:1-5, 9-14 Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Jesus, John, Waiting, Hope

As we continue to celebrate Christmas, we once again look back to God's people as they waited for the Messiah to come. We see that their story revolves around this foundational idea: freedom. Join Adam Dressler as he explores why freedom was so important to God's people and why we need that same freedom today. Scriptures: Isaiah 61:1-3 Keywords: Advent, Christmas, Waiting, Isaiah, Jesus, Sin, Freedom

Everyone knows what it feels like to face injustice. Other people wrong us. They mistreat us and hurt us unfairly. But it's not just other people that wrong us - we live in a world where we face wrong-doing every day. How do we face these situations? Join Adam Dressler as he continues our Advent series and explores how God addresses the injustices of our lives through Jesus. Scriptures: Isaiah 59:1-11, Psalm 62:5-8 Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Jesus, Justice, Isaiah, Salvation, Waiting

As we enter this Christmas season, we will likely experience a lot of things - happiness, cheer, nostalgia, busy-ness, anxiety, and even sadness. One of the most important things to experience in this season, though, is spiritual - God Himself. This weekend, join Adam Dressler as he works through how we can experience something truly spiritual during this season through the unlikely discipline of waiting. Scriptures: Psalm 62 Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Waiting, Psalms, Patience, Hope

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus continually calling his followers to complete surrender. One of the ways that this call changes us is through our surrender to a generous life. But how do we practically practice generosity? This weekend, Adam Dressler explores one of the Bible's most clear and compelling passages on this subject as we finish up our short series, For You Not From You. Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 8:7-11, 8:3-5, 9:6-8 Keywords: Generosity, Money, 2 Corinthians, Paul

Many times when you are striving to follow Jesus it can seem like God is constantly calling us to do hard things. We often forget that God wants more for us then he wants from us. Join Michael Bayne as he unpacks the why behind the call God makes on us to embrace generosity with our money, time, and influence. Scriptures: Mark 10:17-27 Keywords: sacrifice, generosity, giving, growth, mission

As we conclude our series on the book of Ephesians, we see Paul ending his letter with an appeal to his readers about a controversial, but vital subject. In many ways, nothing else that Paul has said makes sense without this last passage. Join Adam Dressler this weekend as he closes our series and explores Paul's much-needed words on what the Christian life should look like. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-20 Keywords: Spiritual warfare, devil, Paul, Ephesians, armor of God, prayer, spirituality, Christian life

Many of us view work as something that we have to do in order to get money so we can do what really want to do. But what if work was meant to give us more than money? What if work actually has the power to shape us into who God ultimately wants us to be? Join Adam Dressler this week as he examines what Paul said about work and how it can speak to us today. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:5-9 Keywords: Work, Authority, Slaves, Masters, Ephesians, Paul

Parenting can be challenging but let’s be honest, being a kid today can be just as hard. Join Michael Bayne this week as he continues our journey through Ephesians and unpacks how God longs to shape the story of our families. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:1-4 Keywords: parenting, family, home, faith, legacy, kids

The idea of marriage can mean many different things. Pure happiness. Difficult hardship. And often somewhere in between. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul outlines the basic foundation of a marriage that honors God and brings joy both husbands and wives. Join Adam Dressler this weekend as he unpacks what the Bible says about marriage and how we can strive to to respond to God's plan for our marriages today. Scriptures: Ephesians 5: 22-33, Ephesians 5:18,21 Keywords: Marriage, Relationships, Men, Women, Ephesians, Paul

What is your purpose? What are you supposed to do with your life? What does God want for your life? This weekend, Adam Dressler explores these questions and more as he continues our series on the book of Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-21 Keywords: Purpose, God's Will, New Life, Ephesians, Paul, Redemption

How do we really change? What kind of changes does God ask us to make? What does a life changed by God actually look like? Join Adam Dressler as he walks through some very specific answers to these questions as he continues our series through Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 4:17-32 Keywords: Change, New Life, Ephesians, Paul, Anger, Emotions, Gossip, Character

When Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, he wanted to encourage them. Having just spent three chapters writing about God's glorious work redemption, he now turns his attention to the community. This weekend, join Adam Dressler as he explores Ephesians 4 and the importance of pursuing growth that truly matters. Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 Keywords: Church, Character, Ephesians, Paul, Humility, Community

Paul pushes "pause" again in his letter to pray for his readers. One of the most famous passages of prayer in the bible, we see Paul pray two powerful things for his people: an inner transformation and an experience of love. Join Adam Dressler as we explore Paul's prayers in our series on Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 3:14-21 Keywords: Prayer, Paul, Ephesians, Love

Paul wrote to his readers as world traveler, church starter, deep thinker, but most of all as a pastor. In this passage, we see Paul pastoring his readers by reminding them of two important truths: a mystery and a proclamation. Join Adam Dressler as he continues our study of Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 3:1-13 Keywords: Redemption, Gospel, Ephesians, Paul, Church

Deep down we all long for a real relationship with God. The reality is that God also wants to have a relationship with us! Join Michael Bayne as he looks at Ephesians 2:11-22 and the truth that Jesus changed the rules so we could have a relationship with God! Scriptures: Ephesians 2:11-22 Keywords: salvation, redemption, rules, hope, Ephesians

One of the most extraordinary claims of the Christian faith is that a person can be “born again”. But why do they need to be reborn? And how does it happen? And what is God’s motive behind it? Join Nate Edmondson as he looks at what Paul writes in Ephesians 2:1-10, and explains what it means for us today. Scriptures: Ephesians 2:1-10 Keywords: Death, Life, Gospel, Ephesians, Salvation, Grace, Faith, Works, Love, Mercy, Sin

Prayer can often leave us confused. Are we saying the right words? Are we asking for the right things? Are we even being heard? Still in the beginning of his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul prays for his readers some specific requests in specific ways. Join Adam Dressler as he walks through Paul's prayer and explores how we can better pray today. Scriptures: Ephesians 1:15-23 Keywords: Prayer, Ephesians, Authority, Paul

The book of Ephesians lays out timeless truths in a relevant way for our life today. As Paul begins his letter to the church, he unpacks the great truth of God's great plan in salvation. Join Adam Dressler as he kicks off the new series "Glorious. Scriptures: Ephesians 1:1-14 Keywords: Ephesians, Church, Gospel, Predestination, Adoption