Grand Parkway Baptist Church

The Meaning of Communion Matthew 26:26-29 1. Communion shows us that the Passover is finished, v. 26-28 -Hebrews 10:1 2. Communion shows us that forgiveness is possible, necessary, and accomplished, v. 28. -Jeremiah 31:31-33 “We live in an age where everything is permitted and nothing is forgiven.” -Alan Jones 3. Communion shows us that something better is coming, v. 29. -Revelation 19:9 Be sure t...

Does your spouse know that your heart is just for them? That you only desire them? It is both spouses responsibility to initiate romance in their marriage.  Can you say about your spouse that you wish you had always known them? That you had grown up with them? What are you doing to help young people to walk in purity?  Stage One: Main Goal: Observation watching how they interact with others  Chara...

Issues of conflict in Relationships: 1. Money 2. Sex 3. Relationships with others 4. Communication  James 4:1-3  “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end.  The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this obj...

1 Peter 2:1-3 Malice - ill will Deceit - conceal or misrepresent the truth Hypocrisy - claims that behavior does not demonstrate Envy - resentful of someone else's good fortune Slander - a false statement to damage a reputation Grow-up - continual but never fully grown Tastes - a timeless action in the subject’s own interest Good - kind, loving, gracious 1. Must be born again 2. Consume the W...

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1.  God is big enough 2. God is good enough  -Genesis 12:1-3 3.Contract Relationship: You adjust to me    Covenant Relationship: I will adjust to you  -Genesis 2:21-25 4. You should still be excited to go on a date with your spouse  “It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a cre...

Mark 9:38-49 Mark 9:38-41 - Jesus Restores John John blew it  Jesus corrects Jesus reassures Mark 9:42-49 - Insight To What Jesus Values 1.  Jesus values the marginalized with protective love 2.  Jesus values extreme obedience 3.  Jesus values life in His Kingdom Three Responses 1. I’m out - Jesus demands to much 2. I love Jesus and want to live my life for Jesus - I will try harder 3. Learn to li...

Song of Songs 2:1-7  Numbers 2:2  Encourage your spouse publicly instead of trashing them publicly  Don't stir or awaken love until its time  1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Flee Sexual Immorality!  I am going to treat this person in such a way that whether I marry them or we end up breaking up, they will be better prepared for marriage and grow in Christ because they dated me.     Consider taking a bre...

If you were going to fall what would cause it?  What is your greatest area of weakness and can I keep you accountable on that? How is your sex life with your spouse?  Is it healthy?  How about your thought life? Are you looking at porn?  Do you have any relationships with the opposite sex that are too close? Are you loving your wife and laying your life down for  her daily as Christ loved the chur...

1 Peter 4:3 1 Peter 5:13 1 Peter 2:9 Exodus 29:21  Lamentations 3:22 “The marker of those who understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that when they stumble and fall, when they screw up, they run TO God and not FROM Him, because they clearly understand that their acceptance before God is not predicated upon their behavior but on the righteous life of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death.”  -Mat...

Song of Songs 1:1-4  -1 Kings 11:1-4 -Song of Songs 6:8 “I have also seen in my clinical experience that pornography damages the sexual performance of the viewers. Pornography viewers tend to have problems with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. Having spent so much time in unnatural sexual experiences with paper, celluloid and cyberspace, they seem to find it difficult to have sex wi...

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Acts 8:26-40 1. Do what God says, v. 26 “I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?” -Craig Groeschel 2. Never assume people are Christians, v. 27-28 3. Walk in the Spirit, v. 29 “We serve a speaking God who talks to his people throughout the Bible....

Daniel 12 1. God’s people will be delivered, v. 1 -2 Timothy 3:1-7 -Revelation 20:15 -Revelation 21:27 -Philippians 4:3 -Revelation 13:8 -Revelation 17:8 -Luke 10:20 2. Everybody lives forever, v. 2 Two things we’ve done to take the edge off of hell… a)  universalism- the belief that all mankind will eventually be saved.  b)  annihilationism- the belief that the wicked dead will perish or cease to...

2 Timothy 1:1-7 Do feel like you are training for a life of obedience in the Kingdom of God or simply just doing religious tricks for treats? Take a minute and thank God by name for the godly men and women in your life who declared and demonstrated a sincere faith for you to live into. Who are you discipling and who is discipling you? What is your biggest excuse for not asking someone “follow me a...

Daniel 11 Four introductory thoughts… a) Just because the Bible is inspired, that doesn’t mean that every time we read it we are going to be inspired. The goal of reading Scripture is understanding not inspiration.  b) Labor to ensure that your life and thoughts aren’t shaped by present realities instead of ultimate realities.  c) Prophecy is not recorded history before it happens. Prophecy is pre...

Daniel 10 1. Daniel’s is a life of participation, v. 1-3 2. Before God shows us anything He shows us Himself, v. 4-11 “We can never know who or what we are till we know at least something of what God is.”  ― A. W. Tower “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” -Jeremiah 32:27 3. Things on earth affect things in heaven, v. 12 “For I know the plans I have for you,...

Romans 8:31-39 1. What shall we say to these things?, v. 31 -Romans 8:28-31 a) that God leaves His spirit here on earth to be active and real in our lives *helps us when we are weak *prays for us in ways that transcend words *prays for us according to the will of God b) God works to cause all things to work together for my good c) God has a purpose for my life d) God knew me before anyone else cou...

I Peter 1:3-5 Why Easter? 1. Easter reminds us of God’s mercy “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ’The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ’therefore I will hope in him.’” -Lamentations 3:22-24 Three things about God’s mercy… a) “according to”- God is motivated by His mercy towards us b) “great”- the...

Matthew 21.1-11 1. To remind us that we have a Bible that is both integrated and authoritative                                    -Zechariah 9.9     2. Because Jesus has died to the need to be understood -Mark 8.31-33 -Mark 9.30-32 -Mark 10.32-34 -Luke 19.41-42 3. Jesus knows that reconciliation is necessary -1 Peter 3.18 -1 Timothy 2.5-6 Four simple questions… Why is there something rather than n...

The Insufficiency of Isolation Genesis 2.15-24 What I want us to see today from Scripture are three things: a) when we live in isolation we are living in violation of our created purpose which is to be seen, known and loved. b) isolation is the place where our negative self talk dominates the dialogue c) in isolation we cannot live out the “one another’s” of Scripture   1. We were not created to l...

Judges 2:1-5 Judges 2:6-10 Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Judges 11-15 Acts 2:42-47 Questions: Are you someone who just comes to Church?  Or are you truly a follower of Jesus? When was the last time you were broken over your sin? Who have you shared this experience with? Is there anyone you need to share about your brokenness with?  Who is discipling you right now? Who are you discipling right now?  Be sure to...

I Corinthians 11:23-32 1. Remember, v. 24-25 2. Proclaim, v. 26 3. Examine, v. 27-32 Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

This message is from Lead Pastor Neil McClendon when he spoke to our 7th-12th grade students on March 3, 2021. Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

Daniel 9:20-27 1. Prayer moves God to action, v. 21 2. Daniel lives in Babylon on Jerusalem time, v. 21 3. God wants Daniel to know what He thinks about him, v. 23 4. Revelation comes with responsibility, v. 22-23 5. Prophecy is for perspective, v. 24-27 v. 24- During this time six things will occur…  a) to finish the transgression b) to put an end to sin c) to bring in everlasting righteousness d...