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We are in week 3 of our Summer in the Psalms. The Psalms were written to be a prayerbook of God’s people who are striving to be faithful to the Word while waiting for the Messianic Kingdom. In week two of the journey, David reveals to us what God is like, what He longs to do in you, and what He is capable of doing. When we see God for who He is, a response is necessary. We can either run to Him or...

We are in week 2 of our Summer in the Psalms. The Psalms were written to be a prayerbook of God’s people who are striving to be faithful to the Word while waiting for the Messianic Kingdom. In week one of the journey, David shows us a deep commitment to the Word, to Prayer, and to Worship. We also see a desperation in David for God to move on his behalf and the behalf of the rest of the world.  Th...

Jesus died so that the Holy Spirit could come and take residence inside the hearts of those who believe. The Holy Spirit is to our advantage for we cannot fully love Jesus without the Holy Spirit. In this message, we look into the divinity of Holy Spirit, the personhood of the Holy Spirit, and some common misconceptions surrounding the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is often overlooked, misunderstood, avoided, or even forgotten. Jesus is not content with us living a life apart from Him so He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in the hearts of those who would receive Him. This is one of the main reasons for Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection: to send the Holy Spirit to bring us into union with God which leads us to eternal life, sanctify us, and p...

The great commission includes your family BEING and MAKING disciples together. We cannot expect to make disciples of all nations if we are not actively making disciples of our children and other family members. As we make disciples of our families, we then partner together to disciples our neighborhoods.  In order to Be and Make disciples as a family, we must   Submit to God  Be a disciple of Jesu...

More and more we are encountering people who do not believe in or are skeptical of the Gospel. Culture as we know it is not the same as it used to be or as accepting of the message the Church has to offer. This week talked about what it looks like to be missionally minded with our neighbors, even the skeptical ones. 
 Acts 17:16-34
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Week 2 - We serve a missional God. His desire is to seek and save the lost. He did this by sending Jesus to make a way for us to know Him. After Jesus rose from the dead, He commissioned all of us to share the gospel as well. We are God’s chosen instrument for seeking and saving the lost. In this week’s message, we were challenged to share the gospel everywhere we go so that all may hear the Good...

Week 1 – What is mission? Matthew 28:16-20 // Acts 1:1-11 Church isn’t a building. Worship isn’t just music. Prayer isn’t reserved for the experts. Ministry isn’t just for pastors. Missions aren’t reserved just for the missionaries. What is the mission of God? To Save, To Restore, To bring into relationship.

There are often times in life when we feel overlooked and hidden. If we will allow it, the hidden seasons of life can bring great transformation and preparation for what God has in store for us later. Join us as Dr. Tim Fox shows us from the life of Jesus how we can allow the hidden seasons to become fruitful seasons of preparation. Luke 4:1-13. 1. Jesus learned to trust the Father's timing an...

We are most blessed when we receive vision and clarity by seeing what God has done, is doing, and will do. This week we looked into the scriptures to understand the importance of vision, God’s vision for our lives, and our partnership with what God is doing in Jones County. May today’s discussion be filled with remembrance of what God has done and hope for what He is going to do in and through GCC...

Jesus' death on the cross was for more than just eternity later. His death and resurrection were to set you free on earth today. Isaiah saw and described the crucifixion 800 years before it happened in Isaiah 53:5 - But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

The Bible depicts 4 gardens within its Grand Narrative; The Garden of Eden, The Garden of Gethsemane, The Garden of Golgotha, and The Garden of Paradise. During the last week of Jesus’s life, He entered Gethsemane and experienced Intimacy with the Father and surrendered to the will of the Father. Matthew 26:36-46

In the Passover Meal, also known as the Last Supper, we find the promise of God to bring salvation, freedom, redemption, and fulfillment (Exodus 6:6-7). These promises are only possible through Jesus, the true Passover Lamb. The Lamb is to be perfect, sacrificed, and shared among neighbors.

1/3 of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are dedicated to the final week of Jesus’ life. Why? It was the way in which God demonstrated His love for us. It was the culmination of Jesus’ time on Earth so that we could spend eternity in Heaven. This final week of Jesus’ life leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, called Passion Week or Holy Week, is the very reason Jesus came. If this...

In the finale of our Unlikely Heroes series, we look at the life of King David. From the small beginning of a farm boy, he became the King of Israel, a man after God's own heart. David was a great warrior and a great political leader, but most importantly he was a man after God's own heart. David was considered a man after God's own heart because: 1. In moments after sin, he turned to...

In this week's message, we continue our series of Unlikely Heroes as we look at the life of Elisha. He was the successor of Elijah who was noticed for giving his best in all things. God is looking for those who are willing to give their best: 1. In the unseen 2. In the small things 3. In the natural 4. For all people We can maintain a life of giving our best by: 1. Learning to cultivate intima...

God has always used ordinary people to make an eternal difference by doing extraordinary things with and for Him. In this series, we look at these extraordinary lives marked by obedience so that we can learn what it takes to make a difference in this world. This week we look at the life of Rahab (Joshua 2), a former prostitute redeemed to become a great grandmother of Jesus. She trusted God, utili...

God has always used ordinary people to make an eternal difference by doing extraordinary things with and for Him. In this series, we look at these extraordinary lives marked by obedience so that we can learn what it takes to make a difference in this world. This week we look at the life of Miriam, the sister of Moses. She risked her life to save his, and then she served along side of him during th...

God has always used ordinary people to make an eternal difference by doing extraordinary things with and for Him. In this series, we look at these extraordinary lives marked by obedience so that we can learn what it takes to make a difference in this world. This week we look at the life of Joseph — despite all of the evil he faced, he served God and gave God the glory. Joseph’s life displayed: 1....

God has always used ordinary people to make an eternal difference by doing extraordinary things with and for Him. In this series, we look at these extraordinary lives marked by obedience so that we can learn what it takes to make a difference in this world. Noah was able to make a difference because: 1. He found favor with God. 2. He was available. 3. He became obedient. When our lives display the...

What things should we pray as we learn to pray all the time? What should we pray on the days that are tough and full of pain and sorrow? The Prayer of Jabez is a great prayer to pray in all situations. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 1. Pray for God's blessing. 2. Pray for God to give you influence. 3. Pray for God's presence in your life. 4. Pray for God to protect you from the enemy. Series based on...

In this message, we continue our series Pray First. We look at a plan for prayer found using the pattern required for meeting with God in the Tabernacle of the Exodus. In the place of prayer, God meets with us face to face just as with a friend. 1. Outer Courts: Give God thanks. 2. The Brazen Altar: Focus on the Cross. 3. The Laver: Ask God to cleanse and lead you. 4. The Candlestick: Invite the H...

Often times we feel unequipped to pray. In today's message we discuss what it means to have a set time to pray, a set place to pray, and a plan for prayer. Jesus gives us a great model for prayer in the Lord's Prayer. Check out this message to learn more about what to pray when we get into the place of prayer. Series based off of Chris Hodges book "Pray First"

Jump in to our new series Pray First as we prepare to begin 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting to begin the new year! In part one, we learn what it means to put God first in everything we do! To put God first in our lives we must learn to give God the first of everything we have. Give God your first of this year with prayer and fasting. Give God your first each month with tithes and offerings. Give God...

Merry Christmas from Gray Community Church! In today's message, we define love from a Biblical standpoint to see how God expresses His love to us through Jesus. Christmas traditions often include wrapping gifts to express our love for our families. There are three times in the Bible where the love of God is expressed through the wrapping of Jesus. God's love is wrapped and expressed to us...