Grace Family Fellowship

In this passage, Dr. Roger L. Smith explores the concept of safety, contrasting the deceptive safety offered by the world with the genuine safety found in God's truth. Dr. Smith uses the analogy of a dog finding a safe space in a home, highlighting how humans also seek refuge in familiar but potentially dangerous systems. The passage emphasizes that truth, while not always comfortable or easy, is...

In John 17, Jesus prays as a faithful guardian, emphasizing His protection and nurturing of His disciples. He reveals that He guarded them, keeping them in God's name, and only Judas was lost, fulfilling scripture. Jesus actively built their faith, resolve, love, and strength, investing personally in each disciple, despite their differences. Dr. Smith highlights the transformation of John from a "...

In John 17, Jesus prays as a faithful guardian, emphasizing His protection and nurturing of His disciples. He reveals that He guarded them, keeping them in God's name, and only Judas was lost, fulfilling scripture. Jesus actively built their faith, resolve, love, and strength, investing personally in each disciple, despite their differences. Dr. Smith highlights the transformation of John from a "...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the crucial distinction between God's people and the world, referencing John 17:9-11. He argues that Jesus' prayer for his followers, not the world, signifies a godly division based on faith in Christ. This division is not about exclusion, but about aligning oneself with God's principles and receiving his blessings. Dr. Smith challenges the modern, cul...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the crucial distinction between God's people and the world, referencing John 17:9-11. He argues that Jesus' prayer for his followers, not the world, signifies a godly division based on faith in Christ. This division is not about exclusion, but about aligning oneself with God's principles and receiving his blessings. Dr. Smith challenges the modern, cul...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ. Referencing John 17:6-8, he explains that Jesus’ revelation of God to humanity is the ultimate testament to God's love and plan for salvation. Dr. Smith argues that true faith lies in receiving and believing God's word, as demonstrated by the disciples whose faith, though imperfect, was celebrated by Jesus. He r...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ. Referencing John 17:6-8, he explains that Jesus’ revelation of God to humanity is the ultimate testament to God's love and plan for salvation. Dr. Smith argues that true faith lies in receiving and believing God's word, as demonstrated by the disciples whose faith, though imperfect, was celebrated by Jesus. He r...

Dr. Roger L. Smith explores the profound connection between Jesus' mission and His divine identity as revealed in John 17:4-5. Dr. Smith emphasizes that Jesus, being both fully God and fully human, alone could perfectly glorify God through His obedient life, culminating in His sacrifice on the cross. Jesus, as the "guarantor of life," secured eternal life for all who believe, His sacrifice fulfill...

Dr. Roger L. Smith explores the profound connection between Jesus' mission and His divine identity as revealed in John 17:4-5. Dr. Smith emphasizes that Jesus, being both fully God and fully human, alone could perfectly glorify God through His obedient life, culminating in His sacrifice on the cross. Jesus, as the "guarantor of life," secured eternal life for all who believe, His sacrifice fulfill...

This sermon focuses on Jesus' prayer in John 17:1-3, where He asks God to glorify Him so He may glorify God. Dr. Smith emphasizes the depth of this prayer, highlighting Jesus' complete submission to God's will, even facing death. He contrasts this with the human tendency towards self-reliance and seeking personal gain, emphasizing that true faith requires acknowledging our limitations and relying...

This sermon focuses on Jesus' prayer in John 17:1-3, where He asks God to glorify Him so He may glorify God. Dr. Smith emphasizes the depth of this prayer, highlighting Jesus' complete submission to God's will, even facing death. He contrasts this with the human tendency towards self-reliance and seeking personal gain, emphasizing that true faith requires acknowledging our limitations and relying...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith focuses on the concept of Christian investment, emphasizing the differences between worldly and Godly returns. Dr. Smith urges listeners to invest in worship, service, scripture study, and disciple-making as long-term commitments that yield eternal rewards. He cautions against seeking immediate gratification and emphasizes the need for consistent, lifelong dedica...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger L. Smith focuses on the concept of Christian investment, emphasizing the differences between worldly and Godly returns. Dr. Smith urges listeners to invest in worship, service, scripture study, and disciple-making as long-term commitments that yield eternal rewards. He cautions against seeking immediate gratification and emphasizes the need for consistent, lifelong dedica...

In this sermon, Rick Keunzler encourages the congregation to "invest" in their relationship with Jesus. He draws parallels between financial investment and spiritual commitment, highlighting the importance of going "all in." Keunzler argues that many followed Jesus for superficial reasons, like miracles or the promise of an earthly kingdom, but true discipleship requires faith and acceptance of Je...

This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God rightly, not through societal interpretations, but through scripture and a relationship with Jesus Christ. The speaker stresses that eternal destiny hinges on this true understanding. He criticizes modern society's focus on self-worship and fleeting pleasures, urging listeners to invest their time and effort in knowing God. He reminds the congre...

Dr. Roger Smith's sermon, centered around the theme "Invest," encourages the congregation to actively participate in God's kingdom. He draws parallels from the early church in Acts, emphasizing their devotion to the apostles' teachings, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayers. Dr. Smith emphasizes the need to invest time, energy, and resources in these areas, not for personal gain, but for spiritu...

Dr. Roger Smith's sermon, centered around the theme "Invest," encourages the congregation to actively participate in God's kingdom. He draws parallels from the early church in Acts, emphasizing their devotion to the apostles' teachings, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayers. Dr. Smith emphasizes the need to invest time, energy, and resources in these areas, not for personal gain, but for spiritu...

Dr. Roger Smith's sermon reflects on spiritual growth in 2024, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in convicting individuals of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He encourages listeners to identify areas where God amplified their understanding of these concepts, leading to personal transformation. He reminds the congregation that growth is an ongoing process, often starting small and requiring cont...

Dr. Roger Smith's sermon reflects on spiritual growth in 2024, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in convicting individuals of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He encourages listeners to identify areas where God amplified their understanding of these concepts, leading to personal transformation. He reminds the congregation that growth is an ongoing process, often starting small and requiring cont...

Dr. Roger Smith's sermon proclaims Christmas as a declaration of freedom found in the hope offered by Jesus Christ. This hope, he argues, brings clarity, empowering believers to live with purpose and act boldly despite opposition. Using the Apostles, Peter and John, as examples, Dr. Smith emphasizes that genuine hope frees us from fear and worldly logic, enabling us to face challenges head-on, jus...

Dr. Roger Smith's sermon proclaims Christmas as a declaration of freedom found in the hope offered by Jesus Christ. This hope, he argues, brings clarity, empowering believers to live with purpose and act boldly despite opposition. Using the Apostles, Peter and John, as examples, Dr. Smith emphasizes that genuine hope frees us from fear and worldly logic, enabling us to face challenges head-on, jus...

This sermon focuses on the theme of supernatural hope found in Jesus Christ. Dr. Smith argues that worldly hope based on material possessions or human relationships is fleeting and unreliable. He uses the story of Peter healing a lame beggar to illustrate this point. Despite lacking money, Peter offers the beggar healing in the name of Jesus, demonstrating that true hope lies in the supernatural p...

This sermon focuses on the theme of supernatural hope found in Jesus Christ. Dr. Smith argues that worldly hope based on material possessions or human relationships is fleeting and unreliable. He uses the story of Peter healing a lame beggar to illustrate this point. Despite lacking money, Peter offers the beggar healing in the name of Jesus, demonstrating that true hope lies in the supernatural p...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger Smith explores the Book of Joel, emphasizing that true hope resides in acknowledging both God's goodness and the reality of hardship. He uses the Israelites' devastation by locusts as a metaphor for life's trials, highlighting their overindulgence and need for repentance. Dr. Smith argues that true hope accepts both good and bad from God, acknowledging His sovereignty and...

In this sermon, Dr. Roger Smith explores the Book of Joel, emphasizing that true hope resides in acknowledging both God's goodness and the reality of hardship. He uses the Israelites' devastation by locusts as a metaphor for life's trials, highlighting their overindulgence and need for repentance. Dr. Smith argues that true hope accepts both good and bad from God, acknowledging His sovereignty and...