Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

The fourth and final week of our Spring Series features Bill Hall speaking on the topic of being devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Sin is a problem of our own making but a problem only God can correct. From Genesis 3 forward, God lays out an elaborate plan to welcome us back into His grace. For the people of Israel, part of the return from sin involved elaborate sacrifices overseen by the high priest on the Day of Atonement. These Old Testament shadows provide a glimpse of the reality now known through Jesus Christ. This serm...

This recording of week three of our Spring Series, in which we have a visiting speaker every Sunday in April, features Kevin Clark speaking on the topic of brotherly love.

For some, this coming Sunday is considered the holiest day of the year as churches join together to celebrate Easter. It is surprising and confusing to some of this group that there are Christians who do not celebrate in the same way. Why is this? This study focuses on the above question and proclaims the power of Jesus’s resurrection. A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on April 22, 2022.

For week two of our Spring Series, in which we have a visiting speaker every Sunday in April, Steve Klein presents a lesson entitled, "Love Never Fails."

God’s mercy is what can bring peace of mind to a sinner ready to change. Though judgment may be merited, God over and over tells us that His mercy is available for the taking. The foundation for understanding this is seen throughout the Old Testament as God teaches this concept in His dealings with His people of Israel. This lesson focuses on learning about God’s mercy in the book of Exodus. A ser...

This is week one of our Spring Series, in which we have a visiting speaker every Sunday in April. For this first lesson, Jared McCrary speaks to us about being a living sacrifice.

Generosity has long been an important topic in Christian teaching but the reason why one should be generous may not have received as much attention. One interesting reason for generosity is God’s desire for us to be vested in our beliefs. This idea, which is seen in the construction of both the tabernacle and temple, is one readily seen in being a part of God’s church.  A sermon recording given by...

Singing has played a pivotal role in the history of humanity. Songs have been sung to show joy, encourage victory in battle, demonstrate sadness, and display a host of other emotional experiences. The most important use of song is in glorifying God and the Bible records several that have been sung for that purpose. In fact, the first and last recorded songs in the Bible demonstrate how God can be...

History books abound with places that live in infamy because of terrible events associated with their past. From very ancient times, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah hold such infamy because of the wickedness of their citizens and the destructive judgment the Lord rendered on them. Throughout the Bible, prophets warned nations not to follow in the paths of these cities lest they, too, be overthrow...

One of the most obscure characters of the Old Testament is a woman whose name is never given; rather, she is simply identified as the wife of Lot. However, her obscurity is lessened when our Lord used her as an admonition by stating, “Remember Lot’s Wife.” This lesson puts an emphasis on being prepared when judgment comes from God. From this ancient story, valuable lessons can be gained so that we...

This study focuses on the life of Lot and the consequences of the choices he made. From this, we can learn the necessity of thinking long-term concerning our own choices.  A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on March 6, 2022 at our evening worship service.

Though we know nothing of the family, Paul pays a great compliment to the household of Stephanas when he wrote, “They have devoted themselves to the service of the saints” (I Corinthians 16:15). How did they do this, especially considering they lived in a wicked place and were a part of a church riddled with problems?  A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on March 6, 2022 at our morning worsh...

An overview of the entire Bible from beginning to end.  A recording of Greg Chandler's lesson at our annual Community Bible Study on March 2, 2022.

Sharing the Gospel with others is something that most Christians profess as a good idea but seldom put into practice. While fear of rejection or injury to a relationship may fuel this trepidation, it ultimately comes down to a lack of motivation to carry out this good work; however, the New Testament provides ample reasons to motivate the people of God to share His message of mercy with others. In...

Early in the Bible story, we learn of a tree whose fruit offered the promise of eternal life. Sadly, when humans turned in rebellion against God access to this tree of life was prohibited. God, however, was not finished and the story of the Bible shows the journey back to this tree. Ironically, for humanity to eat from this tree and gain life, the Son of God had to die. In more irony, He died on a...

The early pages of the Bible describe the paradise of God, complete with a tree that offered the opportunity for eternal life. Sadly, humans failed to eat from this tree of life and sank into mortality. However, the ending pages of the Bible give hope; this tree is readily available in the paradise of God for any who will show faith in God and accept His gracious gift. How, though, does this happe...

Are we truly confident that eternal life with God is our destiny? For many, the sad answer to this question is no; there is the fear that the words, "Depart from me" will be the Judgment Day sentence. However, this is not how God wants HIs people to live; He desires a confident expectation that the blessings of eternity can be firmly in place. This study will explain how one becomes a Christian as...

James, the brother of Jesus, asked the question, "Who is wise and has understanding among you?" Do you have wisdom and understanding? We would like to all answer this question affirmatively because no one wants to be perceived as being foolish. However, we cannot just say that we have wisdom; it must be reflected in our lives. God cares so much about us having His wisdom as it is substantially rev...

Eternal rest is the hope of every child of God, but what exactly does this mean? To understand the rest God has promised requires looking back to what God has said about rest throughout His word. Of particular interest is the seventh day of rest during the creation week and the Sabbath days that followed. This is the third and final sermon in a series entitled, “Rest, in Peace.” A sermon recording...

To have the mind at ease is truly a blessing. This means that there is tranquility and peace, being fully comforted that the Lord is in control. This is rest. The people of Israel had this opportunity after their departure from Egypt; however, they allowed the dangers surrounding them to rob them of this peace. Four decades later, a new generation had a better grasp on the concept as they trusted...

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on January 16, 2022.

The word rest conjures images of peace and tranquility after a hard day’s work, leading one to contemplate a nap in the recliner or a soft mattress for tired bones. Rest is a major topic in the Bible; however, it is a far different concept than simply sitting back and relaxing. This lesson begins a short series of sermons on this topic, entitled, “Rest, in Peace.” These studies will focus on episo...

When making expensive purchases, we do not want a fake! Whether it is an antique, precious metal, or sports memorabilia, genuineness is paramount. While this is true for things that perish, how much more should it be true for the imperishable; thus, the apostle Paul admonished, “Let your love be genuine” (Romans 12:9a). This study focuses on the need for pure love for fellow members of the body of...

The anticipation and build-up of excitement as Christmas Day approaches is an enjoyable part of celebrating the holidays with children. However, even adults enjoy the planning and anticipation of a day often shared with family and friends. What, though, about the day after Christmas? The lack of sleep and overindulgence on sugar often transforms excited kids into tired and grumpy kids! While we do...