Grace Family Fellowship

Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes God's holiness and His solution to humanity's sin through Jesus Christ's sacrifice, enabling eternal life. Dr. Smith addresses the dangers of seeking influence without spiritual depth, drawing a contrast between Barnabas' genuine generosity and Ananias and Sapphira's deceptive act. The message calls for believers to actively engage in sanctification, a lifelong proces...

Dr. Smith introduces Ben and Melody Pahlow from Africa Family Rescue, praising their dedication and the impact of their ministry. He notes that 98% of donations go directly to AFR, while the remaining 2% supports the Pahlows, which has recently been strained due to donor drop-offs. He urges the congregation to consider supporting the Pahlows personally if they feel led. Ben and Melody express thei...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith addresses the series "Reaping Destruction, the Effects of Bad Investments" emphasizing its relevance beyond recent events, attributing it to God's foresight. He asserts a spiritual war for people's hearts is underway, referencing Jeroboam, the first king of the Northern Kingdom, as an example of leadership that plays to the crowd rather than leading toward truth....

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith addresses the series "Reaping Destruction, the Effects of Bad Investments" emphasizing its relevance beyond recent events, attributing it to God's foresight. He asserts a spiritual war for people's hearts is underway, referencing Jeroboam, the first king of the Northern Kingdom, as an example of leadership that plays to the crowd rather than leading toward truth....

Rick Keunzler's sermon focuses on continuing to invest in the gospel of grace, drawing from 2 Timothy. He highlights Paul's imprisonment and the context of his letter to Timothy, emphasizing the importance of honoring God. Key themes include being strong in grace, making faithful disciples across generations, and finishing well. Keunzler stresses knowing God's will, being thankful, and praying con...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the dangers of neglecting one's duties and succumbing to fleshly desires, using the story of David and Bathsheba as a cautionary tale. It emphasizes that David's downfall began when he prioritized comfort and ease over his responsibilities as king, leading to a "small world" where temptations grew and his perspective narrowed. The sermon argues that neglecting God-give...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the dangers of neglecting one's duties and succumbing to fleshly desires, using the story of David and Bathsheba as a cautionary tale. It emphasizes that David's downfall began when he prioritized comfort and ease over his responsibilities as king, leading to a "small world" where temptations grew and his perspective narrowed. The sermon argues that neglecting God-give...

Dr. Roger L. Smith's message focuses on the dangers of pride, especially in leadership roles, highlighting it as an abomination that leads to destruction within churches and personal lives. Pride can be overt arrogance or subtle self-reliance, both rooted in self-focus. The speaker emphasizes that pride stems from fear of man rather than God, leading to control, manipulation, and insecurity. King...

Dr. Roger L. Smith's message focuses on the dangers of pride, especially in leadership roles, highlighting it as an abomination that leads to destruction within churches and personal lives. Pride can be overt arrogance or subtle self-reliance, both rooted in self-focus. The speaker emphasizes that pride stems from fear of man rather than God, leading to control, manipulation, and insecurity. King...

In his message, Preston Sanders addresses the common sentiment of questioning God's methods, even among believers. He recounts his experiences, including a Bible study during Desert Storm, highlighting how people often revert to atheism after facing adversity. Sanders argues that people disbelieve because they dislike God's ways or desire to be in His place. He emphasizes the importance of embraci...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses neglecting responsibility, illustrated by a restaurant scenario where employees ignored a mess. He connects this to the biblical figure Eli, a priest who neglected his duties and enabled his sons' corruption, leading to dire consequences. Dr. Smith emphasizes that responsibilities to God and neighbor are fundamental, citing the Great Commandments and the Ten Commandmen...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses neglecting responsibility, illustrated by a restaurant scenario where employees ignored a mess. He connects this to the biblical figure Eli, a priest who neglected his duties and enabled his sons' corruption, leading to dire consequences. Dr. Smith emphasizes that responsibilities to God and neighbor are fundamental, citing the Great Commandments and the Ten Commandmen...

Dr. Smith discusses self-denial and true faith, emphasizing that faith begins where self ends. He uses the story of Esau, who traded his birthright for stew, to illustrate the consequences of prioritizing immediate gratification over God's promises. Dr. Smith warns against living at the mercy of one's urges, as it leads to destruction. He highlights self-control as a key to avoiding this, discussi...

Dr. Smith discusses self-denial and true faith, emphasizing that faith begins where self ends. He uses the story of Esau, who traded his birthright for stew, to illustrate the consequences of prioritizing immediate gratification over God's promises. Dr. Smith warns against living at the mercy of one's urges, as it leads to destruction. He highlights self-control as a key to avoiding this, discussi...

Dr. Smith discusses how some people seem to easily accumulate wealth, a gift he believes is divinely bestowed. He cautions against obsessively chasing riches, citing Proverbs. Those blessed with financial success are often generous, not controlled by materialism. He uses the biblical story of Lot to illustrate the dangers of prioritizing worldly gain over spiritual integrity. Lot chose to settle i...

Dr. Smith discusses how some people seem to easily accumulate wealth, a gift he believes is divinely bestowed. He cautions against obsessively chasing riches, citing Proverbs. Those blessed with financial success are often generous, not controlled by materialism. He uses the biblical story of Lot to illustrate the dangers of prioritizing worldly gain over spiritual integrity. Lot chose to settle i...

Dr. Smith discusses the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis, highlighting worship as a revelation of the heart and a personal matter tied to one's identity and investment. God's rejection of Cain's offering signifies a problem with his heart, emphasizing the need for repentance alongside faith. Refusal to repent leads to lives dominated by what one refuses to relinquish. Cain's envy of Abel's acce...

Dr. Smith discusses the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis, highlighting worship as a revelation of the heart and a personal matter tied to one's identity and investment. God's rejection of Cain's offering signifies a problem with his heart, emphasizing the need for repentance alongside faith. Refusal to repent leads to lives dominated by what one refuses to relinquish. Cain's envy of Abel's acce...

Dr. Smith introduces a new series, "Reaping Destruction," focusing on the consequences of poor investments, beginning with Genesis 3. He establishes three foundational truths: God clearly presents the choice between life and death, we are responsible for our choices, and faith in God's word leads to life, while investing in lies brings destruction. Using the Garden of Eden narrative, he illustrate...

Dr. Smith introduces a new series, "Reaping Destruction," focusing on the consequences of poor investments, beginning with Genesis 3. He establishes three foundational truths: God clearly presents the choice between life and death, we are responsible for our choices, and faith in God's word leads to life, while investing in lies brings destruction. Using the Garden of Eden narrative, he illustrate...

In the final message of the Ruth series, Dr. Smith emphasizes that while the story is captivating, its primary purpose is to point to God's universal plan of redemption for mankind. He cautions against focusing solely on the individual truths within the story and missing the overarching message. Dr. Smith highlights key facts from the book of Ruth, including its setting during the time of the judg...

In the final message of the Ruth series, Dr. Smith emphasizes that while the story is captivating, its primary purpose is to point to God's universal plan of redemption for mankind. He cautions against focusing solely on the individual truths within the story and missing the overarching message. Dr. Smith highlights key facts from the book of Ruth, including its setting during the time of the judg...

In Ruth 4:1-17, Dr. Smith discusses the blessings and responsibilities of faith, emphasizing that every blessing comes with a responsibility to steward it properly. Boaz exemplifies shrewdness and integrity in his dealings at the city gate. He makes the transaction public to ensure accountability and protects the reputation of all involved. He presents the issue as a land transaction initially, th...

In Ruth 4:1-17, Dr. Smith discusses the blessings and responsibilities of faith, emphasizing that every blessing comes with a responsibility to steward it properly. Boaz exemplifies shrewdness and integrity in his dealings at the city gate. He makes the transaction public to ensure accountability and protects the reputation of all involved. He presents the issue as a land transaction initially, th...

Preston Sanders introduces a study of the Book of Revelation, emphasizing its focus on the glorified Christ. He asserts Christ's absolute control over the universe and highlights the book's purpose: to reveal Christ to His servants. Sanders stresses the importance of heeding Revelation's message, drawing parallels to Noah's time. He conveys the blessings to those who hear and act upon its propheci...