GracePoint Church | Coppell, TX

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads tackles the sensitive topic of submission to authority. He presents five biblical reasons why Christians should submit to governing authorities and other God-ordained leadership structures. Meads emphasizes that all authority comes from God, and resisting authority is tantamount to resisting God Himself. Romans 13:1-7 teaches that governing authorities are God's...

Pastor Hayden Moore preaches on what it means to demonstrate true Christian love. He exposits 1 John 4:7-12, explaining that biblical love (agape) is radically different - an unmerited, sacrificial love that seeks others' wellbeing regardless of behavior, just as God loved sinners by sending Christ as a propitiation. Hayden exhorts believers to grasp God's lavish love for them and to then love oth...

In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the importance of joyful, gospel-centered generosity in the life of a Christian. He explains that unlike human organizations seeking funding, God is self-sufficient and does not need anything from His creation. Instead, He invites believers to participate in His generosity as a means of transforming their hearts and bringing glory to Himself. C...

On Easter Sunday, Interim Pastor Chris Meads preaches about the future hope secured by Jesus' resurrection from the dead. He declares that though death currently reigns and separates humanity from God, Jesus has dethroned death through His victory on the cross. Chris explains that when Christ returns, believers' perishable bodies will be instantly transformed into imperishable, immortal bodies fit...

On Palm Sunday, Interim Pastor Chris Meads preaches about the present implications of Jesus' resurrection and how it assures eternal salvation. He explains that while the old priestly system could not permanently deal with sin, Jesus now serves as the forever high priest. His death on the cross justifies believers, but His ongoing life and eternal intercession secure their sanctification, persever...

Pastor Bobby Padgett teaches on how the Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of Jesus as the Messiah. He walks through various prophecies in Genesis, Deuteronomy, 2 Samuel, and Isaiah that reveal details about the Messiah being the seed of the woman who will crush evil, the suffering servant who dies and rises again, the prophet like Moses, and the Son of David who will reign forever. Bobby...

In this powerful sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads dives into the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. He emphasizes how Jesus intentionally crosses cultural barriers, offering the woman "living water" - a symbol of the life she was created for in God. Chris challenges the congregation to model Jesus' example as the ultimate faithful witness by tearing down walls with tho...

Interim Pastor Chris Meads teaches on how to prepare to live as an effective witness for Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the key preparation is not trying to anticipate every possible scenario, but rather enthroning Christ as holy in one's heart through worship. When Christ is supremely exalted, believers will naturally be willing and eager to speak about Him and give a reason for their hope with...

In this sermon, interim pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the need for Christians to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, not themselves, in order to courageously fulfill Jesus's Great Commission to be his witnesses. He highlights three expressions of the Spirit's power seen in Scripture - boldness, knowledge of God's Word, and miracles - while warning against pursuing spiritual manifestations for th...

In this sermon, Pastor Hayden Moore emphasizes the importance of Christians living as compelling witnesses to the gospel message. He analyzes Titus 3:1-7, highlighting the indicatives (facts) and imperatives (commands) related to the gospel. First, the passage describes the dire universal human condition of depravity. But the good news is that God in His mercy has saved us through Christ, regenera...

In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads asserts that all Christians are called to be witnesses of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives. He explains that being a witness is the God-given identity and calling of every believer, not just a select few. Meads exhorts the church to embrace opportunities to share the gospel even though it may feel uncomfortable at times. He acknowledges that Christian...

In this sermon, Pastor Rocky stresses the importance of Christians assembling together as a church body. Just as a bicycle missing pieces won't function properly, Christians need fellowship and combined spiritual gifts to thrive. Through Christ's sacrifice, we have confidence to draw near to God, hold firmly to faith, encourage service, and regularly meet in worship. Pastor Rocky urges compromisin...

In his final sermon to GracePoint Church, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches an emotional message centered on the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15. He reminds the congregation of Christ's death for sins, burial, and resurrection, urging them to believe this saving message, cling to it wholeheartedly, prioritize it above all else, proclaim it to others, and live lives worthy of it. With tears, pastoral affec...

The sermon explores the nature of heaven based on Revelation 21, contrasting common misconceptions with the biblical vision of heaven as the restoration of creation and intimate relationship with God. Chris Meads emphasizes that heaven entails the renewal of the physical world and the elimination of evil, not merely a disembodied afterlife. He stresses that the central blessing of heaven is immedi...

In this sermon, Chris Meads encourages the congregation after the shocking news that Lead Pastor Chad Kettler is stepping down from his role. Chris acknowledges the range of emotions church members likely feel but urges them to recenter around eternal perspectives from 2 Corinthians 4 rather than earthly uncertainties. He shares three reasons believers should not lose heart during trials: God rene...

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler explores how God often does unexpected and confusing things in our lives that require faith and trust from us. He shares personal stories and Biblical examples of God commanding seemingly risky or foolish things of people to ultimately fulfill His perfect plan and purposes. Kettler encourages the church that when God surprises them in 2024, they should not deman...

In this sermon, Pastor Bobby Padgett examines Jesus' authority as the head of the church by looking at how scripture reveals His present glory and lordship. Walking through Revelation 1-3, Pastor Bobby details Jesus' direct oversight of local churches, evaluating them based on their faithfulness and love towards Him. Pastor Bobby then joyfully recognizes how this modern church exhibits many qualit...

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler explores the meaning of Jesus as the Son of God. He explains that Jesus has eternally existed as the divine Word, the agent of creation who is fully God yet distinct from the Father. The incredible miracle of Christmas is that this eternal Word added humanity to Himself, becoming flesh and dwelling among humankind out of God's great love and grace,...

In this Christmas sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler focuses on Jesus Christ as the supreme King who fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the messianic throne of David. He explains that Jesus deserves total allegiance in our lives because He is the eternal King over Israel and all nations. Jesus obtained His kingdom through dying on the cross for sinners and rising from the dead in power and glory. Pa...

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler traces the biblical narrative of God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham and his offspring. Though Israel failed in its mission to represent God and bring blessing, Jesus Christ fulfilled this role as the ultimate Son of Abraham. Jesus accomplished what Israel could not by perfectly keeping the law and willingly dying on the cross to bear the curse fo...

In this sermon, Pastor Chad examines the role of children and parents. Children should honor and obey their parents as an act of worship to Jesus, while parents should exercise gentle, patient spiritual leadership resembling God’s shepherding care. Despite human shortcomings, the gospel is sufficient to empower grace-filled parenting and obedient, believing children.

In this sermon, Pastor Chad expounds on Colossians 3:18-21, emphasizing God's design for Christian marriages and families. He explains that scripture calls for a complementary view of gender roles, with male headship and female submission, stressing that submission should be willing not coerced. Husbands must lovingly lead without domination, following Christ's sacrificial example, while wives sho...

In this sermon, Pastor Chad Kettler preaches about how Christians have put off their old sinful self and put on their new self in Christ. Quoting Colossians 3:12, Pastor Chad explains that believers are called to "put on" the virtues of Christ daily through the power of the Spirit, with their Christian practice matching their new position. He stresses that this fruit flows from abiding in Christ a...

The sermon emphasizes that when someone becomes a Christian, it is like a death and resurrection - their old sinful life dies and they are reborn in Christ with a new identity and purpose. Christians are called to vigorously resist sinful desires and actions, including sexual immorality, greed, anger, and slander. They should do this not to earn salvation, but because they already have grace throu...