Sermons from Grace Community Church of Smithville, MO

Matthew 13:44-46 The surpassing value of Christ & His Kingdom moves us to joyfully Surrender everything to Him. I. THE SURPASSING VALUE OF THE KINGDOM      A. KINGDOM DISCOVERED - When we see the kingdom of heaven, its immeasurable worth becomes self-evident.      B. THE KINGDOM DEFINED - The Kingdom is not first a realm but a reign. To have th...

LUKE 12:13-21 I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT A. A DISCUSSION ABOUT FINAL JUDGMENT (V 4-5) -DON'T CONCEAL THE GRAVITY OF SIN -DON'T CHEAPEN GOD'S SALVATION B. A DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL JUSTICE (V 13) C. THE DANGER OF FLEETING JOY (V 14-15) II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT A. A SURPLUS OF PROVISION (V 16-17) B. A SELFISH PLAN (V 18-19) C. A SUDDEN PASSING (V 20-21) Ill. THE PARABLE'S CALL A....

PSALM 103 I. THE CALL TO PERSONAL WORSHIP A. Stir Your Soul (v.1) B. Survey His Benefits (v.2) II. THE CAUSE FOR PERSONAL WORSHIP A. His Gracious Benefits (v.3-5) 1. He forgives your Iniquity 2. He heals all your diseases. 3. He redeems your life from the pit. 4. He crowns you with love and mercy 5. He satisfies you with good B. His Covenant Love (v. 6-10) C. His Immeasurable Love (v. 11-13) 1. Th...

MATTHEW 18:21-35 I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT A. INSTRUCTIONS ON FORGIVENESS (V 15-17) - SEEK CONVERSATION - SEEK COUNSEL -SEEK CONVERSION B. AN INQUIRY ABOUT FORGIVENESS (V 21) C. AN INSIGHT ON FORGIVENESS (V 22) II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT A. A MASSIVE DEBT (V 23-27) B. A MINOR DEBT (V 28-30) C. THE MASTER'S DECISION (V 31- 35) III. THE PARABLE'S CALL A. REMEMBER YOUR FORGIVENESS B. RE...

Luke 10:25-37 I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT A. THE LAWYER'S TEST B. THE LAW'S TEACHING C. THE LOOPHOLE TACTIC II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT A. A DANGEROUS PATH B. A DISTRACTED PAIR C. A DIFFERENT PROTAGONIST III. THE PARABLE'S CALL A. STRENGTHEN A GOSPEL CONCERN B. SHOW A GODLY COMPASSION C. SUBMIT TO THE GREAT COMMAND

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR BECAUSE... I. Our Time is Short (1-8) II. His Truth is Secure (9-12) III. His Judgement Is Sure (13-14)

1 Peter 5:1-11

Habakkuk 3:1-19

Habakkuk 1:12-2:20

Habakkuk 1:1-11 I. The Prophet's Burden (1) A. The Weighty Prophecy B. The Wrestling Prophet Il. The Prophet's Baffled (2-4) A. Habakkuk's Cry B. Habakkuk's Confusion C. Habakkuk's Concern Ill. The Prophet's Befuddled (5-11) A. Utterly Amazing B. Unbelievably Awful C. Ultimately Awesome

1 CORINTHIANS 13:8b-13 I. Love Keeps Going A. Love is Effective B. Love is Everlasting C. Love is Evergreen Il. Love is for Grown-Ups A. Ceases B. Complete C. Childish D. Clarity III. Love is the Greatest A. Love Remains B. Love Reigns

John 1:1-13

1 CORINTHIANS 13:7b-8a I. The DEFINITION A. Love is Entrusting B. Love is Expectant C. Love is Enduring D. Love is Effective E. Love is Everlasting II. The DIFFICULTY A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith III. The DISPLAY A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT A. Repent of Sin B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember th...

The REALITY of Easter ~ Promised ~ Proof ~ People ~ Power The RELEVANCE of Easter ~ Faithfulness ~ Forgiveness ~ Freedom ~ Future THE RESPONSE to Easter ~ Unwilling ~ Unsure ~ Unaffected ~ Unstoppable

Mark 14:1-11 I. THE DINNER PARTY A. The ATTENDEES B. The ANOINTING C. The AUDACITY II. THE DEVIOUS PLOT A. The PLAN B. The PAUSE C. The PROVIDENCE III. THE DECISION POINT Q: An ENEMY of Jesus? Q: Live ETERNALLY w/ Jesus? Q: Given EVERYTHING to Jesus?

1 Corinthians 13:7 I. The DEFINITION A. Love Covers B. Love Carries Il. The DIFFICULTY A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith Ill. The DISPLAY A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT A. Repent of Sin B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember the Love of God D. Raise the Priority of the Gospel E. Rely on the Holy Spirit &am...

1 Corinthians 13:6 I. The DEFINITION A. Relationship Issues B. Remorse for Iniquity C. Rejoice with Integrity Il. The DIFFICULTY A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith III. The DISPLAY A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT A. Repent of Sin B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember the Love of God D. Raise the Priority of...

1 Corinthians 13:5 I. The DEFINITION A. Accounts Receivable B. Assigning Reasons C. Anticipating Retribution D. Affecting Relationships Il. The DIFFICULTY A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith IlI. The DISPLAY A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT A. Repent of Sin B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember the Love of Go...

1 Corinthians 13:5 I. The DEFINITION A. Sensitive B. Sharp Il. The DIFFICULTY A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith III. The DISPLAY A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT A. Repent of Sin B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember the Love of God D. Raise the Priority of the Gospel E. Rely on the Holy Spirit F. Respond i...

1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 13:5 I. The DEFINITION A. Love does not Expose Others B. Love is not Exalt Oneself Il. The DIFFICULTY A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith III. The DISPLAY A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT A. Repent of Sin B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember the Love of God D. Raise the Priority of the Gospel E...

1 Corinthians 13:4 I. The DEFINITION of Patience A. Love does not Promote B. Love is not Puffed-Up Il. The DIFFICULTY with Patience A. Challenges our Flesh B. Challenges our Faith III. The DISPLAY of Patience A. The Standard of Christ B. The Substitute is Christ C. The Strength of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT of Patience A. Repent of Envy B. Receive & Rest in Forgiveness C. Remember the Kindness...

1 Corinthians 13:4 I. The DEFINITION of Patience     A. Envy is Desire      B. Envy is Directed      C. Envy is Discontent      D. Envy is Destructive II. The DIFFICULTY with Patience     A. Challenges our Flesh      B. Challenges our Faith III. The DISPLAY of Patience     A. The Standard of Christ     B. The Substitute is Christ     C. The Strength of ChristIV. The DEVELOPMENT of Patience     A....

1 CORINTHIANS 13: 4-8A

1 Corinthians 13 I. The DEFINITION of Patience A. Love: CHARITY B. Longsuffering: CONTROL Il. The DIFFICULTY with Patience A. Challenge to our FLESH B. Challenge to our FAITH III. The DISPLAY of Patience A. The STANDARD is Christ B. The SUBSTITUTE is Christ C. The STRENGTH of Christ IV. The DEVELOPMENT of Patience A. Repent of our Failures B. Receive the Forgiveness of God C. Remember the PATIENCE...