Grace Clarksville

Ruth shows us the courage of faithful love. This is a love that chooses with purpose, brings change, and holds steady through difficulty. It reflects God’s love for us and the love we are called to give. This love is not limited to marriage. It appears in friendship, family, and community. It makes room for both joy and heartbreak and reminds us that God’s love remains even when ours struggles. Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:3-7, Ruth 1:15-18

Despite our modern society’s best attempts, we cannot get rid of this common experience: waiting. In this sermon, we look at how to wait for what we want with wisdom. Key Verses: Ecclesiastes 7:8-14

Before Jesus ascends to heaven, He appears to His disciples, specifically to Peter, and reminds him that he has work to do. He reminds him to serve, work, and care for His people. This is the same call He gives to us as well, but it comes at a cost. Serving is both a cost and a reward for our physical and spiritual lives. Today we will look at what it costs us to serve the Lord and what we gain from this cost. Key Verses: John 21:1-17

When Jesus calls the first disciples, he shows us, from the beginning, how he wants to work in our lives, too. In this sermon, we look at how God’s calling comes to us through a proclamation, an invitation, and ultimately a provision for our deepest needs.   Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

This week, we wrap up the Apostles’ Creed series by taking a closer look at what it means to believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. These core tenets of Christianity give us hope: beyond our failures, beyond our bodies, and beyond our lives. This hope has the power to impact our actions now and for eternity.  Key Verses: Ephesians 2:4-7

The Apostles' Creed emphasizes the belief in the holy, catholic (universal) Church. The Church is the holy, set-apart people of God who have been saved by the sacrifice of Jesus. The Church is meant to be the place where we, the people of God, worship, work, and witness to one another and the world; however, far too often it becomes just a building we occasionally visit out of obligation or guilt. The Church is meant to be far more than we allow it to be in our lives. What does it truly mean to believe in the church, and to walk in that belief every day? Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:5,9

When we think about God, the Father and the Son are easily imagined. But what about the Holy Spirit? In this sermon we look at the important statement “I believe in the Holy Spirit” and explore what that can mean for our lives today. Key Verses: Ephesians 4:17-24

We continue our journey through the Apostles’ Creed by turning our attention to one of its most defining lines: “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.” These words aren’t just theological—they’re personal. They point us to a real, historical person. Not a myth. Not just a good man. But Jesus: the Christ, the Anointed One, the Son of God, fully divine and fully human. Key Verses: Acts 2:22-24, 36-39

What are the essential beliefs of Christianity? Hundreds of years ago, Christians developed a set of simple sayings to help people know what it truly means to be a Christian called the “Apostles’ Creed.” In this sermon, we start our new series as we look at these simple sayings, beginning with the importance of knowing God as our Father. Key Verses: Luke 10:21-24

Because we have heard it so often, one of the great challenges we face is to hear the Easter story with open hearts. In this sermon, we look at the resurrection of Jesus through three important events — Pilate’s deception, Jesus’ death, and the disciples’ dinner with him after he rises from the grave. Key Verses: Luke 24:35-49

As Jesus shares this last supper with his disciples, he begins to speak of the lives they are now called to live. A central necessity of this new life, he says, is to remain in Him. Jesus describes himself as the true vine, his Father as the gardener, and we as the branches. If we remain connected to him, rooted in his life and love, we will flourish and bear lasting fruit in this new way of living. Key Verses: John 15:1-11 

As Jesus prepares his disciples for his eventual death, he senses they are anxious and have troubled hearts. He gives them these precious promises — that he is making a home for them, and that he is the way to get to this home. In this sermon, we look at what that means and how we can believe this truth today. Key Verses:  John 14:1-7

In the depths of grief following the death of his friend Lazarus, Jesus declares, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” Yet, sorrow and anger do not have the final word. Jesus demonstrates his power, bringing hope to us even today. We can begin to trust him to ultimately make all things right.  Key Verses: John 11:17-27 

Life is a series of complicated situations — but what if we could have a someone to lead us through them? In this sermon, we look at how Jesus leads us and cares for us as shepherd. Key Verses: John 10:11-18

Jesus reminds us in His third I AM statement that He is our protection. He is the Gate for our souls to be free and safe with Him for all eternity. He also reminds us that some seek to remove us from the Gate of His protection. Why? What do we do to stay in the security and safety of the Lord? As we look at John 10:1-10, we see how Jesus directs us towards Him and away from the destruction of the enemy.  Key Verses: John 10:1-10

Jesus says, “I am the Light of the world,” offering both the promise of new life and the call to follow Him. His light brings hope, renewal, and a life illuminated by His love, guiding all who believe toward the truth that sets us free. Key Verses: John 8:12-30

What is going to sustain you as you face your life? This is one of the most important questions all of us must answer, because life often feels unsustainable. As we begin our new series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus, we see that Jesus says he is our “bread.” In this sermon, we look at the explanation, the offer, and the mystery of what this actually means for us today. Key Verses: John 6:23-35

At the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, he offers his final instructions. With love and friendship, he encourages them to support one another, provides crucial warnings about future challenges, and speaks a heartfelt prayer of blessing. For us, this entire letter serves as a foundation, helping to strengthen and stabilize our faith.At the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, he offers his final instructions. With love and friendship, he encourages them to support one another, provides crucial warnings about future challenges, and speaks a heartfelt prayer of blessing. For us, this entire letter serves as a foundation, helping to strengthen and stabilize our faith. Key Verses: Romans 16:17-20

Our culture tells us to base our decisions on our own happiness, but what if the way to true fulfillment is surrender? In this sermon, we will be challenged to live thoughtfully, help others do what is right, and remember Christ’s example. These are the markers of a community of believers who worship God with harmony and unity, giving Him all the glory.    Key Verses: Romans 15:1-7

How do we live out the freedom that God gives to us through Jesus? In this sermon, we see that we are to be guided by God’s truth, our own consciences, and a growing concern for others. Key Verses: Romans 14:1-8