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In a message on Genesis 42, Greg highlights the theme of secrets through Joseph’s brothers, who still hide the truth from their father and don’t realize Joseph—disguised as an Egyptian official using an interpreter—can understand their conversation and hear their guilt. He connects this to a personal story of overhearing Greek bus drivers and to World War II’s Enigma machine, where Germans believe...

Father’s Day Sermon: Imperfect Dads, God’s Bigger Story (Jacob & Joseph) In a Father’s Day sermon at Clarksville Highway, Greg thanks the church for “Donuts with Dad,” appreciates hearing children during worship, and reflects on the difficulty of preaching on Mother’s and Father’s Day because of mixed emotions. Using a favorite hat’s memories and a ChatGPT-generated image of Jacob, Joseph, and...

Called Back to Bethel: Leaving Compromise, Embracing a New Identity Greg reflects on how believers can drift into compromise and how God, as He did with Jacob in Genesis 35, calls His people back to “Bethel,” a spiritually significant place of renewal. He describes personal “spiritual markers” (baptism, marriage, moments of God’s presence, hospital prayers) and parallels them to Jacob returning to...

Jostling at Jabbok (Genesis 32): Alone, Struggle, and Transformation In this episode, Greg teaches from Genesis 32, “Jostling at Jabbok,” where Jacob, fearful of meeting Esau and his 400 men, sends his family across the river and is left alone. The lesson emphasizes that God often does formative work in isolation, contrasting modern distraction and constant noise with the spiritual necessity of so...

I Married Who?? This message explores the biblical story of Jacob expecting to marry Rachel after seven years of service but waking up to find he has married Leah, using the irony of deception in dim light to show how life often defies our plans. It highlights Leah as the overlooked and “hated” one, yet God sees her, opens her womb, and through her children—especially Judah—advances the promise le...

Mother’s Day: Rebekah, Trusting God’s Promise Without Taking Control (Genesis 27) Mother’s Day: Rebekah, Trusting God’s Promise Without Taking Control (Genesis 27) In this Mother’s Day sermon, Greg turns to Genesis 27 to examine Rebekah as a “messed-up mother” who heard from God but tried to secure God’s promise through deception. Rebekah knew the prophecy that “the oldest will serve the youngest,...

Greg compares spiritual danger to an unlocked door left unnoticed in an otherwise safe nightly routine, and to mindless phone scrolling that lingers on unhealthy content. He connects this to 2 Samuel 11, noting that when kings went to war David stayed in Jerusalem, became idle and isolated, paced on his roof, saw Bathsheba, inquired about her, and followed a progression from sight to thought to de...

Greg recounts Michal watching from the window as David brings the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem with national rejoicing. Michal, identified as Saul’s daughter, watches from a window and despises him for “uncovering” himself by acting like a common servant rather than a king. David replies that he worshiped before the Lord who chose him above Saul, and says he will humble himself even more, pr...

In this sermon, the speaker argues that believers shouldn’t “fight fair” because facing Satan on equal terms is not a fair fight, using David and Goliath to show the wisdom of knowing strengths, weaknesses, and God-given training. David rejects Saul’s armor, chooses five smooth stones, and uses a sling as a skilled long-range weapon rather than engaging Goliath’s close-combat advantage of size, ag...

Lord Jesus: The Resurrection That Changes Everything This sermon focuses on the two words “Lord Jesus,” noting that while “Jesus” was a fairly common name meaning “to save,” Luke first pairs the words “Lord Jesus” only after the resurrection in Luke 24: the women find the tomb empty of the body of the Lord Jesus. The speaker highlights Luke’s usage patterns in Luke and Acts and shows how the resur...

The Days of the Lord: Lessons from Joel In this video, we explore the concept of 'days of the Lord' as illustrated in the book of Joel. From locust plagues to modern events like 9/11 and COVID-19, these significant days remind us of life's fragility. The speaker contrasts natural disasters with divine interventions and explains how Joel interprets such events as calls to return to G...

The Unfathomable Faithfulness of God: Lessons from Hosea's Story In this episode, we explore the profound narrative of the prophet Hosea and his marriage to Gomer as an object lesson illustrating God's unwavering covenant love for His people despite their unfaithfulness. God asks Hosea to live through the pain, betrayal, and anguish of an unfaithful spouse, reflecting the divine heartach...

The Eternal Kingdom: Jesus and Daniel In this comprehensive examination of the Book of Daniel, we explore the story of Daniel, one of the first exiles from Jerusalem to Babylon. We delve into the historical context of Nebuchadnezzar's conquests and the subsequent deportations of the Jewish people to Babylon. The video elaborates on Daniel's unique position of understanding both Hebrew an...

The Prophets and Their Connection to Jesus: Lessons from Lamentations In this episode, we delve into the profound lessons from the Book of Lamentations and its connection to Jesus. The discussion centers around the themes of the covenant, highlighting the blessings and curses tied to obedience and rebellion. Drawing parallels between the prophet Jeremiah’s sorrow over Jerusalem and Jesus’s lament...

Jeremiah's Relentless Faith: Learning from the Prophet's Trials and Triumphs In this gripping sermon, we explore the life and struggles of the prophet Jeremiah, who despite deciding to stop preaching due to persecution and rejection, couldn't contain the 'fire' within him to deliver God's message. Through comparisons with Jesus' similar experiences, this sermon h...

Isaiah and Jesus: Understanding God's Message through the Ages | Gospel Chariot Podcast Welcome to the Gospel Chariot podcast with Greg Smith! In this thought-provoking episode, Greg dives deep into the messages of the Old Testament prophets, specifically focusing on Isaiah, and draws parallels to the teachings of Jesus. Join Greg as he explores how the messages of these prophets and Jesus ar...

Living Between the Fire and the Whisper: Understanding God's Majesty and Intimacy In this heartfelt sermon, the speaker shares their personal connection to music and how a John Denver song inspired a reflection on the dual nature of God – His overwhelming majesty and His gentle intimacy. From the awe-inspiring moments on Mount Sinai to the gentle whisper Elijah heard, this message explores th...

Understanding the True Significance of Communion - Jesus Said: Do This in Remembrance of Me In this final sermon of the series 'Jesus Said,' we explore the profound significance of Jesus' instruction to 'do this in remembrance of me.' The sermon begins by recounting the traditional Jewish Passover meal and its deep historical and symbolic meanings. It then transitions to t...

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' question to blind Bartimaeus: 'What do you want me to do for you?' and prompts listeners to reflect on their own desires if given a chance to ask Jesus one thing. Through a series of comparisons—comfort vs. character, happiness vs. holiness, rescue vs. refinement—Greg encourages deep introspection about what we truly treasure and how i...

The Life-Altering Question: Who Do You Say I Am? In this thought-provoking sermon, we explore the profound question Jesus asked his disciples: 'Who do you say the Son of Man is?' Through various interpretations and reflections, we delve into how our answer to this question shapes the trajectory of our lives. Jesus' identity as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and the significa...

In this sermon, we delve into the events surrounding Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, focusing on Luke Chapter 19. Pastor Greg explores the significance of Jesus choosing a humble donkey for His procession, emphasizing the importance of seemingly insignificant things in fulfilling divine purposes. He draws parallels between the donkey and our own lives, urging us to reflect on what migh...

In this sermon, we delve into the profound truth captured in John 8:31. Pastor Greg explores what it truly means to 'remain in Jesus' word' and become genuine disciples of Christ. Through breaking down the simplicity and sincerity inherent in the phrase, Greg emphasizes understanding and valuing the teachings of Jesus above all other so-called 'truths' in the world. He als...

Faith and Persistence: Understanding the Parable of the Persistent Widow In this engaging sermon, Greg Smith delves into Jesus' question, 'When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?' He uses the Parable of the Persistent Widow as a focal point to illustrate the importance of persistence in prayer and unwavering faith. Through analogies and personal stories, Greg explore...