Grace Clarksville

Suffering alone is something no one wants to experience.  Having someone with you when you grieve is nice.  But having the right someone is critical. Scriptures and Keywords:  Job 2:11-34, Friendship, Caring, Listening, Wisdom, Advice

When we face disappointment and grief, we are not the only ones who suffer.  It affects all of our relationships and the people in our lives.  Perhaps it is our marriages that take the hardest hit.  In this message, we'll see how Job's suffering affected his relationship with his wife. Scriptures and Keywords:  Job 2:4-6, Marriage, Job, Suffering, Pain, Divorce, Bitterness

Most of us have had what we feel are Job experiences.  Job was called a "blameless man" by God, yet he suffered more than most of us could ever imagine.  Listen as Ron Edmondson introduces this character and begins a discussion of understanding suffering. Scriptures and Keywords:  Job 1-2, Job, Sin, Tragedy, Trials, Righteous, God, Trust, Faith

Even with an excellent production and great plan in place, there has to be more.  The thing that makes it all work is our volunteer base.  Listen as Ron and Chad explain the value of the volunteer. Scriptures and Keywords:  Volunteer, Serve, Service, Church, Lasting Impression

Following Jesus is risky business. Not only is that true for individuals, but it's also true for local churches. While out mission never changes, God's plan for accomplishing the mission often surprises us. Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 14:28-29, Joshua 3:5-8, 13-17, Missions, Local Church, Faith, Multi-Site, Church Planting

The second part of our core strategy at Grace Community Church is called Commit.  Listen to Ron Edmondson as he explains why and how we need to commit to one another as a church each week. Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Corinthians 12, Serving, Abilities, Gifts, Talents, Body Of Christ

The second part of our core strategy at Grace Community Church is called Commit.  Listen to Ron Edmondson as he explains why and how we need to commit to one another as a church each week. Scriptures and Keywords:  Acts 2:46-47, Commit, Small Groups, Community Groups, Fellowship, Bible Study

Attracting a crowd is certainly not the meaning of "church."  But no one can read the Bible and deny the fact that God encourages us to gather together.  To gather or not to gather is not the question.  The question is "Why?" Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Corinthians 14, Gather, Assemble, Church, Worship, Praise, Transformation

We all try to build confidence in ourselves and in those around us.  But where do we draw the line?  At what point does much-needed confidence turn into destructive pride? Scriptures and Keywords:  Daniel 4:1-37, Pride, Humility, Confidence, Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar, Dreams, Vision

Greed can be a hidden wedge in our relationship with Christ and our willingness to obey Him completely and most of the time we aren't even aware it exists in our heart.  There is only one remedy to greed.  Find out as Ron Edmondson unpacks the subject of greed. Scriptures and Keywords:  Ecclesiastes 5:10, Luke 18:18-23, Luke 12:1-34, Greed, Giving, Jesus, Rich Young Ruler, Rich Fool, Parable

Being happy for the success of another is a real challenge.  We usually respond with jealousy.  You might be surprised how this emotion can affect your relationship with God. Scriptures and Keywords:  Exodus 17:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-27, Jealousy, Happiness, Talents, Gifts, Opportunities, Credit

More than any other negative emotion, we rationalize and celebrate the presence of anger in our lives.  And the longer it’s with us the more of us it consumes.  In this message, we’ll consider the effects of anger and how to break free. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 18:21-34, Matthew 6:14, James 2:12-13, Anger, Angry, Grudge, Justice, Forgiveness, Mercy

Guilt is a hidden killer of joy.  If not addressed it robs us of having the intimacy with God and others we were designed to have.  Join Ron Edmondson as he uncovers the only sure solution to guilt. Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Samuel 11, 12; Matthew 15:17-18, Guilt, Forgiveness, Sin, Confession

All of us need someone who has walked where we are walking to help us make decisions. Join Ron Edmondson as he looks at the story of Jethro's investment of wisdom into Moses' life.

When things are going well, we assume God is with us. When things are falling apart, we think God must have abandoned us. But is that true? Join quest speaker Pete Wilson as he teaches from the perspective of Joseph.      Genesis 37:1 - 40:23

Too many of us worry more about what we've done in our past than what we have the opportunity to do today.  To begin well is fine, but it's more important that we finish well. Scriptures and Keywords:  Judges 13-16, Samson, Delilah, Legacy, Legend, Weakness, Sin, Strength

Perhaps no one lived the role of an outsider better than John the Baptist.  His clothes.  His home.  His message.  But from the outside, he caused insiders to re-evaluate their lives. Scriptures and Keywords:  Mark 1, John 1, Baptize, John the Baptist, Jesus, Forgiveness, New Life, Cleansing

Sometimes our greatest strength can be our biggest weakness.  A relatively unknown historical figure named Jephthah teaches us this powerful truth. Scriptures and Keywords:  Judges 11-12, Strength, Weakness, Passion, Jephthah, Outsider, Vow, Covenant, Promise, Soldier

We all know what it is to be wounded, wronged, and betrayed. But it's what we do after we are hurt that really makes the difference.  Chad Rowland says as unlikely as it may seem, the Old Testament Esau teaches us important truth when it comes to the issue of forgiveness. Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis 33:1-15, Forgiveness, Betrayal, Wounded, Grudge, Bitterness

Doubting is not the sin.  Unbelief is.  Join Ron Edmondson as we learn to move from our doubts to an immoveable faith. Scriptures and Keywords:  John 11:16, John 14:5, Faith, Trust, Doubts, Thomas