Gospel City Church

In Part 2 of our study on the Rapture of the Church, we'll look at some other key Bible passages, and tackle some of the most popular objections to the doctrine of the Rapture.

What is the Rapture of the Church, and why does the Apostle Paul say that it should be a comfort to believers? In the first of 2 messages on this often-misunderstood doctrine, we'll walk though Paul's explanation to the Thessalonians.

As Paul thanks God for the faith of the Thessalonian believers, he also encourages them to persevere in their trials and follow God's will for them. Specifically, Paul addresses the area of sexuality with his trademark clarity...

As Paul reminds the Thessalonian church how he and Silas behaved when they were with them, he also gives us some meaningful insights into how we can love people in the best possible way.

As we learn about Paul, the author of 1 Thessalonians, and the young church in Thessalonica, we also learn about the 3 characteristics of genuine Christian faith - the 3 marks of an authentic conversion.

The Bible talks a lot about the peace of God but how do we actually experience it? In this message we'll look at what God's Word tells us about the practical steps we can take to live in the peace of God.

While you can't control what happens TO you, you can control how you FRAME it - 'how you assign MEANING to the things that happen to you. In this message, we'll learn how to harness the power of framing and process things through the lens of God's Word.

If we want to change the way we think, what sort of daily practices do we need to start adding to our lives?

How do change our thinking so that our thoughts line up with the truth of God's Word? In this foundational message, we'll look at what the Bible says about how we can capture our thoughts and begin to change our old, negative ways of thinking.

As the lives of Jacob and Joseph come to and end, we are given an incredible prophetic glimpse at the future of the Children of Israel, as well as some practical advice about family and relationships.

As Jacob lies on his deathbed, he blesses Joseph and his 2 grandsons and offers words that point to the greatest comfort any person can have in this life...

In this special guest message from Pastor Craig Groeschel, we'll talk about what to think and do when life starts getting incredibly difficult but God doesn't seem to be doing anything about it.

While the idea that peace came to the earth along with Jesus, our everyday experiences tell us that isn't true! So, is peace possible for and I?

How do you move when you've been deeply hurt or wounded by somebody? How do you break free from bitterness caused by things that took place in your past? The incredible story of Joseph and his family shows us that God can heal and restore like no one else can...

As Joseph continues orchestrating events and testing his brothers, they finally reach the point of true repentance where restoration can begin to take place. Join us as this incredible story continues unfolding, teaching us invaluable lessons of faith along the way.

As improbable as Joseph's rise to the throne in Egypt was, even more remarkable is what happens next - the same brothers who sold him into slavery end up bowed down before him, seeking food from him, completely unaware of who he really is...

As God moves in Joseph's life yet again, he undergoes the most incredible transformation - rising from prison all the way to the palace of Pharaoh, where is he is placed in charge of the entire country of Egypt! We'll also continuing looking at all the amazing ways Joseph's life points to Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection.

Just as Joseph's influence and reputation are growing to amazing heights, he finds himself in prison after being falsely accused of attempted rape. His story gives us some incredible lessons on faith, perseverance, dealing with sexual temptation, and continuing to trust God through life's up downs.

Our story takes a strange left-turn away from Joseph in order to use his brother, Judah, as a contrasting figure. The result is a chapter packed with hard lessons and difficult truths regarding judging, hypocrisy, and repentance...

As we begin studying Joseph, it quickly becomes apparent that his life points ahead, prophetically, to the life of Jesus. The parallels are absolutely incredible and give us reminders as well as fresh insights into the earthly ministry of our Savior...

With his life falling apart, God calls Jacob back to Bethel - the house of God. In this message, we'll discover what we can expect when we return to the Lord after a time of wandering from Him, and how we can start getting back to that place of relationship with Him.

As Jacob comes face-to-face with his brother Esau, we are treated to a lesson in reconciliation and how we can experience it in our own fractured relationships...

As Jacob wrestles with confronting his brother, Esau, after 20 years, he ends up wrestling with God Himself - in the flesh and in prayer. And we are blessed with some life-changing insights into praying powerful prayers and God's purpose in allowing pain in our lives.

As his situation sours, Jacob has to make a move. And as he does, we gain some encouraging reminders that the Lord is able to cause us to come out blessed, even from difficult situations.

In this study we're reminded that everybody looks to something for hope and purpose. And when that something is anything other than God, the result is always disappointment...