Grace Clarksville

God says we are fearfully and wonderfully made.  What’s the deal?  If I’m so wonderful, why do I spend so much time trying to be anyone but me?Scriptures and Keywords:  Psalm 139, 1 Samuel 8, Creation, Self-esteem, Confidence, Unique, Individual, LifeTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

“So many of us struggle in marriage as a result of ineffective communication strategies.  We muddle through misunderstandings and assumptions with our spouse and often fail to resolve conflicts in healthy ways.  Today’s message will bring clarity to the confusion of marital communication.   Dr. Hughes presents four strategies for effective communication.  Husbands and wives carry a great responsibility to love each other well.  These proven strategies will only help us better love and communicate.”To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

No matter how real our faith stories ares to us, being able to communicate those stories to others is a challenge.  What is the right way to tell someone about who Jesus is and what He can do for him?  Is there a right way?  Today, we’ll look at an old story to gain new insights into telling our stories.Scriptures and Keywords:  Acts 8:26-39, Philip, Ethiopian Eunuch, Witness, Testify, Testimony, EvangelismTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

 Sharing our faith today is different because of culture changes; yet it is still our command from God.  Let’s watch as Jesus encountered the culture, but was able to share His story with others.Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 19:1-10, Salvation, Faith, Evangelism, Relationships, Jesus, ZacchaeusTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

What does Jesus' body look like?  I think Operation Serve answered that question for us.  Join us as we celebrate how God used us to reveal Himself to our city. Scriptures and Keywords:  John 13, Operation Serve, Service, Body of ChristTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Ever thought that the Bible is just for preachers or for Sundays?  You're not alone.  The Bible has been misinterpreted, abused, and ignored...by followers of God!  In this message, we'll discover why Scripture is important and how to apply it to our lives.Scriptures and Keywords:  Nehemiah 8 & 9, Bible, Scripture, Authority, Hermeneutics, Ezra, NehemiahTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Learning how to pray is one of the most critical steps for a believer to achieve, yet for many of us it seems to be something most believers struggle to do well.  What can we learn from Hezekiah that can help us learn "how to pray"?Scriptures and Keywords:  2 kings 18-19, Prayer, How to Pray, Hezekiah, Faith, Trust, Strength, God, HonestyTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Most of us approach prayer like we're at the mall sitting on Santa's lap.  We might be surprised to find out that prayer is less about a wish list and more about honesty.Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis 4, Prayer, Dependence, Honesty, Cain, Seth, EnoshTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Life is full of uncertainty.  What is a believer to do during the uncertain times of life? Perhaps we can learn from the disciples, and of course, from Jesus.Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 5, Isaiah 42:16, Uncertainty, Certainty, Faith, God, Kingdom, AssuranceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Part of Grace's strategy is to serve.  It's the surest way to spiritual growth.  The reasons we serve are not out of church need as much as our relationship to Christ.Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 20:45-21:6, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 2:10, Service, Sacrifice, Giving, Grace, Jesus, StrategyTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Community Groups or, as some call them, small groups are a key part of the strategy at Grace to accomplish our vision.  Community groups are small groups of people who meet in homes to study God's Word and build true friendships.  Hear Pastor Ron explain why and how you can be involved in a small group Bible fellowship.  To view the photos mentioned during the sermon please visit Scriptures and Keywords:  Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 5:32-37, Mark 6:30-31, Community, Community Groups, Small Groups, Fellowship, FriendshipTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Ever wondered what the big deal with Sundays truly is?  Why is going to church that important?  In this message, we'll discover why the Church puts so much empasis on going to church.Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Chronicles 6-7, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 14-23-25, Worship, Assemble, Praise, Gather, Sunday ServiceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

While our podcast ministry is on vacation, please enjoy this podcast messages from an early time at Grace.  We felt this message is important enough for you to hear again. First in the sermon series "Faith Like a Child". Discovering the Wonder of having Faith Like a Child and how to get that Faith back when it is Lost.

While our podcast ministry is on vacation, please enjoy this podcast messages from an early time at Grace.  We felt this message is important enough for you to hear again. We want to make wise decisions in our life, but it seems that something is always getting in the way.  What are the obstacles to wisdom in our life?  Continuing to play Jeopardy this week, phrasing some things in the form of a question, Ron encourages us to evaluate our life so that we can make wiser choices. Scripture Reference:  Ecclesiastes 8-10

Jesus showed an incredible compassion towards someone who was being treated as a nobody by everyone else in his life.  Jesus calls us to show that same compassion to outsiders today. Sometimes we are that outsider and Jesus is willing to show us compassion too.Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 5:12-16, Jesus, Compassion, Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness, Love, Leprosy, PainTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Even the most disciplined struggle from time to time with self-control.  We all know what it’s like to silently wonder, “What was I thinking?” In this message, we’ll uncover just what we were thinking!Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Samuel 24, Psalm 57, Self-Control, Impulse, Trust, Desire, Temptation, ReactionTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Gideon had doubts that God could use him.  He was weak, unprepared, and afraid.  Gideon's story teaches us that God can use each of us for His designed purposes.Scriptures and Keywords:  Judges 6-7, Courage, Fear, Doubt, God, Battle, Strength, Victory, Trust, FaithTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

This week's superhero is Esther.  Esther had to use courage to do what she was afraid to do, but by her obedience the nation of Israel was saved.To follow the  Devotional Blog on Esther:  Scriptures and Keywords:  Esther 4:1-7, Proverbs 16:9, Esther, Courage, Obedience, God, Fear, FaithTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Everyone is a hero when there is no one to save!  When times get tough Some figures in history are obvious heroes.  But Esau?  What was sosuper about him?  In this message, we'll cover the super huge issue offorgiveness.Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis 33, Forgiveness, Jacob, Esau, Grudge, BitternessTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Everyone is a hero when there is no one to save!  When times get tough and life unravels, we find out who the real heroes are.Scriptures and Keywords:  Daniel 6:1-28, Daniel, Babylon, Lions’s Den, Rescue, Deliverance, Hero, Prayer, ConsistenceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right: