Garrard Street church of Christ Sermons Podcast

Abraham heard and "believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham" (Galatians 3:6). Are you a child of Abraham? Are you following his example of faith?

To comfort us and give us hope, Jesus told us of His Father's house and promised that He would prepare a place there for us (John 14:1-3). Heaven shall be our eternal home. Let us long for it!

First Peter called us to suffer because that is the example of Jesus. We suffer in order for our faith to be tested. We suffer in order to be made pure for the judgment day. That day will come. Are you ready?

Do you ever wonder why you exist? For what purpose do you exist? Scripture answers this question in many ways, but the answer we get from Peter may be a little disturbing. Are you willing to listen to what he says?

Paul wrote a very personal letter to Philemon which then became public. Thus we have the opportunity to learn some wonderful lessons from the three primary persons concerned in the letter.

Last week we saw that worldly affections can hold us back from allowing God to transform us into the image of Jesus. Today we learn how we can serve God (not self) in our spirit.

Do your affections draw you close to God or hold you back from Him?

We talk about being thankful to God for many, many things, but if we're truly thankful, we'll strive to do what God wants us to do.

When you think about great people of faith, what separates them from you? We learn from Romans that the condition of all mankind is the same and we can have the same Savior and Spirit to abide in us. So we should all be great people of faith, IF we live according to the Spirit.

When reading through Acts, chapter 27 seems almost out of place. Great detail is discussed about ships, winds, sailing, cargo, soundings, etc. Why is there such detail? And what can we learn?

In preaching to godless men, Paul gave four reasons for everyone to thank Him from Whom all blessings flow!

Struggling with faith is normal. And it's often good, for it causes us to grow!

The apostle Philip thought one thing would satisfy him. He wanted to see the Father. He wanted to see God. And Jesus had fulfilled his request even before he asked it! Do you want to see God? Would that satisfy you?

On the last day of Passover, Jesus of Nazareth was betrayed, beaten, mocked, humiliated, tried, crucified and buried. The hopes of all His disciples died with Him. But on the following Sunday their hope was restored in a spectacular way!

Jesus spent about three years giving hope through good news that the kingdom of God was at hand. Then before the Passover, He began to warn of betrayal, suffering, and death. When it actually happened, imagine how his followers lost all hope.

Daniel (7:13-14) foretold that the Son of Man would come to establish dominion over the entire earth! What kind of military strategy would that require? Jesus demanded that his followers be fruitful and shiny!

As we enter our sixth week of reading the New Testament, Jerry Clark encourages us to persevere in our reading!

Without God, a person is broken and empty. Seeking happiness and fulfillment in life's pleasures and pursuits is but vain. In Mark 5 a woman of great faith shows us how to be made whole!

Jesus called people into a kingdom that requried a radical commitment. This kind of commitment is exactly what He demonstrated in His own life.

John the baptizer and Jesus both proclaimed that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. In Matthew 13 Jesus teaches about that kingdom.

That's an interesting question! Let's see what God's word says...

Why should I read the Bible? How often should I read the Bible? How can I enjoy my Bible reading more?

Jay shares a message about family.

What does the Bible say about Homosexuality?

This lesson intends to answer the following question: "If Jesus has control of all things, then why does He let demons live? Wouldn't it be best to get rid of the enemies?"