Grace Clarksville

The Bible speaks of leaving our parents and becoming one with our spouses.  What exactly does “leaving” mean?  In part 1, we will examine the role our parents have in our marriages. Scriptures:  1 Samuel 18:16-30, 2 Samuel 6:16-23, Genesis 2:24 Keywords:  Marriage, Wedding, Family, In-Laws, Husband, Wife

God created each of his followers differently, but as followers of Jesus we all have a common cause. The ONE cause that connects us all is living and telling the story of the Gospel. God invites all of his followers to tell the story of Jesus to people we connect with, and the good news is, God is going with us! Scriptures:  Exodus 3, Acts 1:8 Keywords:  Story, Jesus, Gospel, Share, Evangelism, Dream

There are many causes represented in each local church. Yet, there is one cause that unites us all. There is one that defines us:  life change. Scriptures:  Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:40-47, Lamentations 20:9 Keywords:  Church, Evangelism, Serving, Faith, Cause

One person truly can make a difference.  What would the effect be if you began fighting for the cause that moves you?  Representatives from Mercy Ministries share the effect of a cause. Scriptures:  Mark 6:41-44 Keywords:  Cause, Charity, World Changer, Service, Mercy Ministries

We are all created to do more than support a cause.  We are to fight for a cause.  Yet finding that cause can be difficult.  Do you know the cause for which you have been created to fight? Scriptures:  1 Samuel 17:1-51, Lamentations 2:11, Nehemiah 2:3 Keywords:  Cause, Passion, Experience, Gifts, Change, David, Goliath, Philistines

Fighting for a cause is not a preference for some.  It is not even a gift.  It is how God designed us…all of us. Scriptures:  Deuteronomy 10:18, Psalm 82:3, Isaiah 1:13-17, James 1:27 Keywords:  Cause, Protection, Justice, Fatherless, Widow, Orphan

Being a follower of Jesus isn't just "arriving" at our destination of Heaven for eternity. God calls His followers to continually and consistently take next steps in the here and now. As we prepare for 2013, what are the next steps God is calling you to take?  Scriptures:  1 Samuel 17:37-40 Keywords:  Next Step, David, Goliath, Follower, Serving, New Year

We're familiar with building homes.  But what if our homes built us?  What if every decision we made took into account the home that God has built for us? Scriptures:  Matthew 1:18-24 Keywords:  Family, Joseph, Mary, Christmas, Jesus, Home

Can we still be a success if nothing in our life goes according to the plan?  Consider the first Christmas and all the details that did not go according to plan. Scriptures:  Luke 2:4-7 Keywords:  Joseph, Mary, Jesus, Bethlehem, Census, Obedience, Success

It was not by accident that God chose to spend the first Christmas with poor, nameless shepherds.  And it is not by chance that two thousand years later we still remember those shepherds.  On Christmas, God gave the world the freedom to re-imagine the true meaning significance. Scriptures:  Luke 2:8-20 Keywords:  Significance, Value, Creation, Shepherds, Christmas, Jesus

Much of the Christmas stress is brought on by family relationships.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  There is a way to gather with our families at Christmas and actually celebrate.  But to do that we will have to re-imagine family. Scriptures:  Luke 1:39-56 Keywords:  Christmas, Mary, Elizabeth, Family, Drama, In-laws

Hope is a familiar word.  It is a popular wish.  But it is not easy to identify.  Is it possible to re-imagine hope? Scriptures:  Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:10-13 Keywords:  Hope, Isaiah, Prophecy, Christmas, Need

In the end, we will not be defined by the big moments of victory or failure. We will be remembered for the small decisions. These little things make up one BIG DEAL! Scriptures:  Judges 14:1-14, 16:20 Keywords:  Legacy, Strength, Defining Moment, Samson, Faith

Being Thankful is an intentional choice not an accidental reaction. Scriptures:  Habakkuk 3:2, 16-19 and James 1:2-4 Keywords:  Thankfulness, Struggle, Faith, Hope

Pain is not evidence that has left us.  Sometimes it is evidence that God is with us.  God's plan sometimes brings us pain. Scriptures:  Habakkuk 1:5-6, 2:20 Keywords:  Evil, Suffering, Free Will, Choice, Sovereignty, Providence, Habakkuk

Honesty is one of the foundations of true relationships.  A lack of honesty is one of the greatest obstacles to deepening the intimacy in a relationship. But how honest does God want us to be with Him? Scriptures:  Habakkuk 1:2-4 Keywords:  Prayer, Scripture, God’s Word, Intimacy, Growth, Discipleship

We can never allow the fear of being alone drive us from the God who is always with us. Scriptures:  Exodus 32:1-8 Psalms 23:1-4 Keywords:  Lonely, Security, Belong, Peace, Hope, Trust

Churches are often known for a variety of different things from buildings to pastors to programs, but Jesus had something different in mind when He established the Church. Join us today as the Kenwood Campus Pastor, Brandon Reed, teaches from Matthew 16:13-18, looking at what Jesus built the Church on, and what Brandon's heart is for the future at the Kenwood Campus of Grace Community Church. Keywords:  Vision, Dreams, North Clarksville, Church, Jesus, Peter, Future

There is the moment when we realize that our reality does not match our hopes and dreams.  How do we respond?  Where do we find hope? Scriptures:  Psalm 137:1-4, Psalm 33:1-5, 20-22, Acts 16:25-36 Keywords:  Disappointment, Dreams, Hope, Sadness, Broken, Song, God

Being betrayed hurts. But it does more than that. It becomes heavy baggage that we drag around from relationship to relationship. This is baggage that we do not have to claim. Scriptures:  Genesis 33:1-11 Keywords:  Betrayal, Trust, Pride, Relationship Investment, Friendship