Grace Community Church Clarksville, TN

Being Thankful is an intentional choice not an accidental reaction. Scriptures: Habakkuk 3:2, 16-19 and James 1:2-4 Keywords: Thankfulness, Struggle, Faith, Hope

Pain is not evidence that has left us. Sometimes it is evidence that God is with us. God's plan sometimes brings us pain. Scriptures: Habakkuk 1:5-6, 2:20 Keywords: Evil, Suffering, Free Will, Choice, Sovereignty, Providence, Habakkuk

Honesty is one of the foundations of true relationships. A lack of honesty is one of the greatest obstacles to deepening the intimacy in a relationship. But how honest does God want us to be with Him? Scriptures: Habakkuk 1:2-4 Keywords: Prayer, Scripture, God’s Word, Intimacy, Growth, Discipleship

We can never allow the fear of being alone drive us from the God who is always with us. Scriptures: Exodus 32:1-8 Psalms 23:1-4 Keywords: Lonely, Security, Belong, Peace, Hope, Trust

Churches are often known for a variety of different things from buildings to pastors to programs, but Jesus had something different in mind when He established the Church. Join us today as the Kenwood Campus Pastor, Brandon Reed, teaches from Matthew 16:13-18, looking at what Jesus built the Church on, and what Brandon's heart is for the future at the Kenwood Campus of Grace Community Church. Keyw...

There is the moment when we realize that our reality does not match our hopes and dreams. How do we respond? Where do we find hope? Scriptures: Psalm 137:1-4, Psalm 33:1-5, 20-22, Acts 16:25-36 Keywords: Disappointment, Dreams, Hope, Sadness, Broken, Song, God

Being betrayed hurts. But it does more than that. It becomes heavy baggage that we drag around from relationship to relationship. This is baggage that we do not have to claim. Scriptures: Genesis 33:1-11 Keywords: Betrayal, Trust, Pride, Relationship Investment, Friendship

When God changes lives, His church family grows. As the church grows, new needs arise. One of those needs is often a place to gather. In the process, we must remember it’s about the people. Scriptures: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 6:1-8:12, 2 Chronicles 6:18-19 Keywords: Building, People, Future, Growth, Nehemiah, Wall, Jerusalem

When faith remains private it is as if it is dead. Living faith has compassion for all people. It seeks out and maximizes opportunities to demonstrate God's love. Scriptures: John 4:1-39, James 1:27, James 2:15-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 Keywords: Missions, Volunteer, Ministry, Jesus, Church, Serve

Sharing our faith is more than reciting facts or communicating information. It has a lot to do with the way we live. Our lives have the power to amplify or mute our message. Scriptures: Mark 9:14-29, 2 Peter 2:1-12, Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 6:1-9 Keywords: Testimony, Witness, Evangelism, Gospel, Good News, Jesus

How do we start faith conversations? We’ll explore if there is just one way to do it, or if God gives us the freedom to tell His story in our own words. Scriptures: Romans 10:14-15, Mark 10:17-21, John 3:1-17, Luke 23:42-43, John 9:1-27, 1 Peter 3:15 Keywords: Evangelism, Witness, Jesus, Faith, Rich Young Ruler, Nicodemus, Thief

s everyone expected to talk to others about faith? What if it is not our gift? Join us as we discover the part we play in the faith journey of others. Scriptures: Ezekiel 3:16-21, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Keywords: Evangelism, Salvation, Relationship, Faith

If the goal is to pass a personal faith along to children, parents need to make it a priority to make their faith personal in their own lives. Scriptures: Mark 1:35-39, Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Keywords: Parenting, spiritual growth, priorities

We never know when our number is going to be called. We often feel we have waited so long for God to give us an assignment, that we give up. How are we supposed to plan and be prepared for that time when God calls our number? Scriptures: Joshua 3:1-5 Keywords: Service, Preparation, Consecration, Purification, Assignment, Mission, Planning

When we think of volunteering, we think about using our gifts to serve others. But what if the opportunity to serve is actually the gift? And what if how we use the gift reveals who we truly are? Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-46 Keywords: Serve, Volunteer, Gifts, Talents, Abilities, Church

We were created to be in relationships with others. But when relationships get difficult we often give up on them or allow them to affect our character. How can we be connected to people who don't agree with us and may not even like us? Scriptures: Acts 15:36-41, 1 John 2:7-11, Hebrews 10:23-24, Proverbs 20:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Keywords: Relationships, Friendship, Fellowship, Church, Connect, S...

Worship is not a spectator sport. It is not for a select group of gifted artists. It is a created purpose for everything that has breath. It is time to come out of the stands, get off the bleachers, and get in the game. Scriptures: Psalm 150:1-6, Hebrews 12:28-29, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25 Keywords: Worship, Gathering, Church, Creation, Vision, Strategy

Some said Jesus was a king. Others said he was a liar. What everyone said was that he was not the king the people expected. Scriptures: Matthew 21:1-15, Luke 19:39-44, Philippians 2:6-12 Keywords: King, Savior, Jesus, Lord, Triumphant Entry, Crowns, Submission

Michael Bayne talks about how the when we open our lives up to Scripture it always calls us to action. really matters. Scriptures: 2 Kings 22-23 Keywords: Bible, Truth, Change

Solomon was a guy who had it all, did it all, was loved by all, but lost it all as he believed the empty promises of idols. Join us this week as Brandon Reed opens the story of Solomon to look at how recognizing the empty promises of the allures of our world and culture begins with recognizing what really matters. Scriptures: 1 Kings 1-11; Ecclesiastes 2:8-11 Keywords: Solomon, idols, money, accep...

Sometimes it is better not to do anything than to do something with limited effort. The ancient King Amaziah had a habit of not seeing things through. The legacy he left seems to reflect his lack of commitment and teaches us a great life lesson. Scriptures: 2 Kings 14:1-12 Keywords: Commitment, Loyalty, Faithfulness, Amaziah, Kings

Doing what's right doesn't always feel right, and many times when you do what's right, it won't make sense to everyone else. Ben Reed looks at the callings of Elijah and Elisha to help us understand what God may be calling us to do. Scriptures: 1 Kings 16, 1 Kings 19 Keywords: Faith, Eijah, Elisha, Kings, Ahab, Calling

Faith decisions based on convenience create problems for ourselves and everyone around us. Just because it is easy, comfortable, or feels right, does not mean it is true. Jeroboam is an ancient king who learned this the hard way. Scriptures: 1 Kings 12:26-30 Keywords: Worship, Fear, Truth, Idols, Idolatry, Faith, Church, Jeroboam

When it comes to discipline, most parents feel the pressure to either punish or become a push-over. Neither is what God expects of us. Adonijah is one king who served as a real life example. Scriptures: 1 Kings 1:5-53, 2:1-25, Ephesians 6:4, Hebrews 12:5-13, Keywords: Discipline, Adonijah, David, Solomon, Kings. Israel, Fatherhood, Parenting, Fathers, Father’s Day

God has gifted each of us. He holds us accountable for how we use those gifts. So what does He expect from us? How will He evaluate His investment? Key Words: Gifts, Talents, Abilities, Parable, Create, Judgment, Service Scriptures: Matthew 25:16:29, 1 Corinthians 12:22-26