Grace Community Church Clarksville, TN

The world is changing fast. That's the Next Generation way. One thing stays the same. God's standard for how we are to use our time. As we follow the heart of God and the example of Jesus, we'll find ourselves living more Biblical lives and experiencing more real joy.Scriptures and Keywords: 1 Peter, 4:10, Matt 20:26, Philippians 2:3-4, Luke 5:11, Ephesians 5:5-16, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Ephesians 6:7-8, Time, Resources, Giving, Generous, Generosity, Jesus To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Solomon lived a lot of life. He was the wisest, wealthiest man of all times. His concluding thoughts can help us make better decisions in life and insure we are on the right path.Scriptures and Keywords: Ecclesiastes 10:1; Ecclesiastes 11:7-10; Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, Ecclesiastes 13, Path, plan, road, God's way, Fear God, Ecclesiastes, Solomon, wisdom, direction, hopes, dreams, goalsTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

When we want directions, we want the fastest and most direct routes. God doesn't plan our trips that way. Today's message helps us understand why He doesn't.Scriptures and Keywords: Ecclesiastes 4:4, God's plan, Purpose, Ecclesiastes, Envy, Jealousy To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Last week, we considered why we need help with our journey. In this message, we will consider where this journey is taking us and why it's not as satisfying as the Bible makes it out to be.Scriptures and Keywords: Ecclesiastes 1:14, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Fulfillment, Peace, Satisfaction, Meaning, Purpose, Ecclesiastes, Eternity To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Some of us have hard time following directions. That carries over into the plans we make for our life. We often have great goals for our life, but we never realize them because we aren't heading in a direction that will get us there. Solomon, the wisest man of all times, tries to help us with this dilemma.Scriptures and Keywords: Ecclesiastes 1:12-13; 16-17; 7:11-12, GPS, Direction, Path, God's way, Success, meaningless life, goals, dreams To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Jesus gave stern warnings to the disciples not to fall into the legalistic trap of religion or false teachings. Those same warnings apply to us as a church today. Be warned!Scriptures and Keywords: Matthew 16, Pharisees, Sadducees, Yeast, Leavin, Warning, Legalism, Righteousness, Traditional, Evangelism, Gospel, Religion To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Is Jesus intimidated by our bad reputations? What role then should our bad repuations play as we relate to God? Does it even matter to God? Scriptures and Keywords: Zacchaeus, Luke 19, Reputation, Evangelism, Servant To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Rahab had an old profession. She earned money selling her body to strangers. She was outside the family of God. Through her faith and obedience, God made her a hero in the Christian faith and gladly welcomed her into the family. Learn how the power of God can turn a loser into a winner. Scriptures and Keywords: Joshua 2, Rahab, Prostitute, Joshua, Jericho, Spies, Grace, Forgiveness, Power, Christ To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Have you ever noticed how God can change a life? He can take someone who the world has given up on and turn them into one of His greatest servants. God is still changing lives of people around us. Let's look at one such story from God's perspective. Scriptures and Keywords: Philemon 1:6, Philemon 1:11,Philemon, Paul, Onesimus, runaway, useless, useful, slave, free, forgiveness To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Regardless of who our heroes are, they all have one thing in common: they are winners. In this series, we will examine the lives of revolutionaries and world changers. Each had one thing in common: they were losers. Could it be that history's greatest heroes were history's biggest losers? Scriptures and Keywords: John 14, Acts 4, Disciples, Unqualified, Loser, Hero To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Following God from a distance is easier. It creates less stressful provides more comfort. This message examines why Jesus frightens us...when He gets up close and personal.Scriptures and Keywords: Mark 5, Matthew 8, Luke 8, Worship, Personal Relationship, Jesus, demon. tombsTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right

A part of the strategy of Grace Community Church is to help people find a place to serve. We serve because we want to make an investment in the people around us, so that ultimately we have a better opportunity to share our faith with them. Jesus gives us the example of a true servant.Scriptures and Keywords: Matthew 23:1-11, Matthew 20:28, Mark 4:30-32, Service, Serve, Volunteer, Servant, Commitment, Kingdom, Dedication, StrategyTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right

We believe that life change takes place in relationships. At Grace we have community groups that give everyone an opportunity to develop authentic relationships with other believers. In this message we want to communicate our passion for small groups and why we believe they are so important in the life of every follower of Jesus. Scriptures and Keywords: Hebrews 10:23-25, John 10:10,Life Change, Community Groups, Small Groups

Why is a weekend gathering such an important part of our lives? Today, we will examine why we place such a priority of Sunday services, and why we design the services the way we do.Scriptures and Keywords: 2 Chronicles 6,7, worship, gathering, solomon, temple, churchTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Each day we need to be aware of "the others" that surround us. Scriptures and Keywords: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 8:1-3, Luke 15:1-2, Others, Love, Serve, Care, Minister, JesusTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

God is shaping a people who are totally committed to Him, willing to walk by faith, even when they have more questions than answers. Sometimes life can be uncertain and it appears God is nowhere to be found. We may not feel we have the strength to go forward. Even in those times we can and should trust Him completely. Such is the story of Gideon. Scriptures and Keywords: Judges 6-7 Gideon, God, Trust, Faith, Faithfulness, Perseverance, Direction, Strength, Mighty Warrior, InsufficientTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Joshua was a replacement leader. He took over from a most powerful leader named Moses. He was to lead a people who were tired, frustrated and who had been unsuccessful for 40 years. He needed courage to follow God's plan. Life is full of discouragement and we can learn from Joshua how he handled these difficult days. Scriptures and Keywords: Joshua Chapters 1 and 3, Joshua, Moses, Leadership, Courage, Discouragement, Frustration, Fear, Steadfast, Commitment, God's Plan, ChallengesTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

What would it be like to live each day like it could be our last? Elijah's life could be characterized as risky business. Could risk be the one thing your life is missing? Scriptures and Keywords: Risk, Danger, 1 Kings, Elijah, ElishaTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Children aren't the only ones who pout. Some adults have a the same tendency. As we look at the story of King Ahaba's pouting problem we see that pouting can be a major problem and lead to bigger problems. If we can learn better ways to handle disappointment we can build better relationships with others.Scriptures and Keywords: 1 Kings 21:1-4, Pouting, Sulk, Disappointment, Reactions, Emotional Vanipulation, Power play, Children, Silent treatmentTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Sometimes in order to follow God's plan for our life we have to get rid of our own pride and self dependence. Naaman is a great example for us of coming to a place of complete trust in God.Scriptures and Keywords: 2 Kings 5, Faith, Trust, Leprosy, Naaman, Surrender, Healing, God's way, plan, pride, independenceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

God gave one ordinary man an incredible challenge that would take him intounchartered waters without immediate results. Nothing could stop him fromcompleting the mission. Can the same be said about us?Scriptures and Keywords: Genesis 6, Noah, Ark, Flood, Rainbow, Perserverance, CommittmentTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

How do we get back to God? When we've experienced his love and then walked away, how do we get back home? Who says you can't go home!Scriptures and Keywords: Luke 15, Prodigal Son, Repentance, God, FamilyTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

It is important for us to understand the difference between a need and a want. God has promised to meet our needs, but not necessarily give us everything we want. As parents, it is our responsibility to lead our children to that same understanding. Scriptures and Keywords: Philipians 4:19, Mattew 6:8, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Psalm 37:4, Money, Resources, Provision, God, Responsibility, Parenting, need, want, necessity, pleasure, desiresTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

How can love and discipline co-exist? If God is a God of grace and mercy, why would he ever discipline his children? This message addresses the place discipline has in our homes, and in God's family.Scriptures and Keywords: Discipline, Family, 1 Corinthians 5, 2 Corinthians 2, Hebrews 12, Heavenly FatherTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

God is the source of all wisdom. The Father God wants to share His wisdom with His children. In the same way, one of a parent's greatest responsibilities is to impart wisdom in the home. Join Pastor Ron for a candid interview with his sons about their own system of raising a family wisely with grace. Scriptures and Keywords: Jeremiah 33:3, Wisdom, Children, Parents, God, Father, Grace parentingTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Is it possible to be friends with God? How can we develop a friendship with an all-powerful, and invisible, God? Listen to find out.Scriptures and Keywords: Moses, Exodus 33, John 15, Friendship, FatherTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

God loves us and adopts us into His family through Jesus Christ. With that same intensity of unconditional love, we are to love our own children. Listen to a powerful personal illustration from Pastor Ron.Scriptures and Keywords: Galatians 3:10, Galatians 4:4-7, Love, God, Adoption, Children, step-children, accepting, choosing to love, blended families, unconditional loveTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

What is the big deal with baptism? Why do some people sprinkle and some dunk? Today, Chad Rowland addresses your questions about baptism.Scriptures and Keywords: John 12:42-43, Hebrews 2:11, BaptismTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

We're all looking for the path to happiness, fulfillment, and meaning. Right? Could it be that the thing for which we're searching has been right in front of us all the time?Scriptures and Keywords: John 4:6, Jesus, Salvation, Search, EvangelismTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Having problems with doubt? Are the circumstances of your life confusing? Jesus is the Bread of Life. That means He is more than enough to meet our every need.Scriptures and Keywords: John 6, Bread of Life, Sufficiency of Christ, Sufficient, Adequate, Trust, Faith, Certainty, Jesus, GodTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Jesus had an encounter with the woman at the well that changed her life forever. He pursues us seeking the same result. Scriptures and Keywords: John 4, Samaritan woman, Desperate, emptiness, Desperado, Hurting, Seeking, Grace, Woman at the well, Religion, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Jesus, friend of sinnersTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

The Resurrection is the central theme of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's what separates us from every other religion. Our Savior lives and because He lives, we, too, may have eternal life!Scriptures and Keywords: John 11:25, Resurrection, Jesus, Easter, Savior, Eternal Life, Christianity, ReligionTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

What image do you have when you think of Jesus? In the first part of this series, Chad Rowland speaks of Jesus in the image of a shepherd.Scriptures and Keywords: John 10, Good Shepherd, Good Friday, Crucifixion, SheepTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

What's the best method of talking to someone about faith? Too many Christians are simply crying, "Wolf!" In this message, Chad Rowland teaches on how to tell your story of faith.Scriptures and Keywords: Evangelism, Witnessing, 1 Peter 1:11-12, Lifestyle, RelationshipsTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Even if God has given us all a story to tell, who will listen? In this message, Chad Rowland talks about one of the greatest gifts we have been given...the gift of influence.Scriptures and Keywords: Influence, Evangelism, John 1, DisciplesTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Followers of Jesus have a story to tell. In this message, Chad Rowland teams up with King Arthur to address our need for storytelling.Scriptures and Keywords: Faith, Witness, Evangelism, Joshua, King Arthur, Numbers 32:20-24, Joshua 1:14-15, Joshua 22:3-4, Hebrews 4:8-9To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

The Bible really does say to do "Whatever" to the glory of God. Since that's true, this message discusses the connection between our sexual life and our spiritual life. How pure are you sexually speaking? Scriptures and Keywords: 1 Corinthians 10:31, God's plan for sex, ontrolling passion, sex, pornography, purityTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Are you exhausted? Are you suffering from symptoms of ill health? Do you feel like busyness has become your way of life? Well, God has prescribed a Rhythm of Life as the answer to our busy lives. Since Creation, God built in to the created order a way of life. He modeled it and then He commanded it. In this message you will hear the Scriptures challenge you to trust God and rest. He has given the answer to our busy lives.Scriptures and Keywords: Stress, Rest, Sabbath, Busyness, Health, Exodus 20: 8-11, Leviticus 25:1-7, Leviticus 25: 8-12, Leviticus 25:20-22, Colossians 1:15,17 To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

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What is the relationship between my faith and my workplace? They may be more closely connected than you realize.Scriptures and Keywords: Daniel, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ephesians 4:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Occupation, OfficeTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

The Bible says that whatever we do, we should do it to the glory of God. To begin this "Whatever" series, Ron Edmondson looks at the link between our physical life and our spiritual life.Scriptures and Keywords: Health, Spiritual well-being, Energy, Productivity, Exercise, Eating habits, diet, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 12:1-2 To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

The next move in our Next Step series is yours. Where are you in the spiritual growth process of life? Scriptures and Keywords: Philippians 3:10-15; 2 Samuel 24:24; Spiritual Renewal, Discipleship, GrowthTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Here's a twist in the normal GCC routine. Both pastors, Chad and Ron discussing "Next Steps"; theirs, yours, and ours. We get to listen in as they think out loud. Scriptures and Keywords: Discussion, Next Steps, Round Table To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

We all want to experience the peace of Christmas, yet few of us really do. What is it that keeps us from enjoying the peace that Jesus' birth came to bring? Scriptures and Keywords: 2 Chronicles 14-16; Luke 2:14, Peace, Forgiveness, Salvation, Right with God, ChristmasTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Do we fight back or run from conflict? If you have ever wondered how God expects us to live in peace, this message will be of some help. From the Old Testament view of war to the New Testament concept of turning the other cheek, this message seeks to bring clarity to what seems to be a contradiction. Scriptures and Keywords: War, Peace, Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29, Exodus 21:22, Deuteronomy 19:21, Christian response to violence, JusticeTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

How could a good God create a bad world? Surely, if God is really that good and powerful, He would have done something about pain and suffering by now! Doesn't the presence of evil disprove the existence of God? Scriptures and Keywords: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:14-15, Job 38:1-2, Job 39:1, Job 40:1-2, Job 42:1-3, Problem of evil, Pain, Suffering, Existence of God, Eden, Geneisis, JobTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

God tells us in His Word that we are to live with grateful hearts always. That's hard to do. In the midst of difficult days, how can we have thankful hearts? Scriptures and Keywords: Philippians 4:6-8, Jonah, 1 Peter 5:7, Gratitude, Thanksgiving, Contentment, WorryTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Like dominos, every decision we make affects someone else. Sound scary? Actually, it's one of God's greatest gifts to us? The ancient story of Esther helps us understand this powerful gift.Scriptures and Keywords: Esther 4:14, Esther 6:10, Esther 9:1, Influence, decisions, Esther, PurimTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Some days we are to close to the action to see what is really happening. It pays to step back and get a big picture perspective. Maybe our bad days are not as bad as we thought. Scriptures and Keywords: Joseph, Genesis 39, Disappointment, Sovreignty To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.

Does God owe it to us to do more than He's already done? Exactly what has He done for us? Maybe this half-empty glass we call life is more full than we realize. Scripture and Keywords: Justice, Rahab, Joshua 2, Joshua 6, Psalm 27, Rescue, Deliverance To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right.