Grace Clarksville

God gives us the great promise to be with us, through the gift of his presence — but what does this actually mean? In this sermon, we look at what being the presence of God means, what it does not mean, and how we can experience it more often.   Key Verses: Judges 16:4-22

Who is God, really? So often we think we know. But an important part of walking with God means making room for the parts that remain mysterious. In this sermon, we look at the reality of the mystery of God and how we can follow him, even when we cannot fully know him.   Key Verses: Job 38:1-18

In Judges 6, we are introduced to Gideon, whom the angel of the Lord greets as “Mighty Hero,” even though he is in hiding when their conversation begins. In this sermon, we will explore themes of fear, trusting God’s promises, and finding our identity in Christ. Key Verses: Judges 6:11-16

One of the most important things we can do as we follow Jesus is to obey what he asks us to do. In this sermon, we look at how we can obey God, and where obedience can lead us. Key Verses: Matthew 7:24-29

How do we stay connected to God and his love for us? The famous story of the Prodigal Son gives us some answers. In this sermon, we look at our great problem, the great results it creates, and the great way back to experiencing God and his love.   Key Verses: Luke 15:11-22

It is impossible to follow Jesus without a deep and steady willingness to receive from him. Yet many of us avoid this willingness. In this sermon, we look at why Jesus asks us to receive from him, why we resist it, and how it can draw us into a closer relationship with him. Key Verses: John 13:1-11

How do we really change? God tells us that real change is possible. In this sermon, we see that change comes through a giving, a turning away, and an opening up.  Key Verses: Romans 12:1-2

When we come to Jesus and ask him to be with us in our lives, what do we find? In this sermon, we see the importance of forgiveness — why we need it, what it really means, and how we can carry it with us, in our hearts.  Key Verses: Romans 6:15-23  

In light of the resurrection of Christ, there is an opportunity to have our lives shaped by Jesus. Foundational to The Way is the truth of being welcome to come to Him as we are. He calls us away from those things that make us weary and tired. Instead, we go to Him with our hearts of faith and repentance, boldly learning a new way of living that brings rest and renewal.   Key Verses: Matthew 11:28-30  

Easter reminds us of the center of our faith — that Jesus rose from the dead and now lives a new life. He invites us into this same new life, but before we can enter in, we must ask three questions about this holy invitation: is it true, is it good, and is it beautiful?   Key Verses: John 20:1-10

In this last sign of John’s gospel, we see most clearly what Jesus came to do: bring new life in the presence of death. In this sermon, we look at the new life we need, the way it comes to us, and how it leaves us after we experience it.   Key Verses: John 11:17-44

In this sign, we see Jesus as the Savior who brings light to the world. Initially, we see Jesus heal the man born blind. Still, more importantly, the healing directs us all to spiritual healing that we all need—encouraged to acknowledge the darkness in our lives and the ever-present need for Jesus, the Light of the World. Scriptures: John 9

As we continue our journey towards Easter, we see Jesus feeding a crowd of people in the most miraculous of ways. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus enters into — and meets — the needs of those who come to him.   Key Verses: John 6:1-15

As John continues to reveal Jesus to his readers, we see his fourth sign: In His fourth sign, Jesus heals a man who has been lame for 38 years. He also speaks to the Pharisees about how He is the Son of God. In today’s sermon we’re going to look at the full sign of Jesus and how this sign can point us to what our hope is in and the pursuit of holiness.  Scriptures: John 5:1-15

In His third sign recorded in the book of John, Jesus heals a government official’s son. In this sermon, we explore themes of faith, salvation, and the hope that Jesus offers us. Key Verses: John 4:46-54

As John continues to reveal Jesus to his readers, we see his second sign: Jesus clears the Temple. In this sermon, we look at what real religion is, how it goes wrong, and how we can experience it again (and again).   Key Verses: John 2:12-25  

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, we are looking at John’s gospel — specifically the “signs” of Jesus that point to his ultimate resurrection. In this sermon, we see in his first sign of turning water into wine that Jesus comes to transform our everyday lives in powerful ways.   Key Verses: John 2:1-11

As we finish our series on holy rhythms, we turn towards the importance of serving others. In this sermon, we look at the call to serve others, the gift of serving others, and how we can do it. Key Verses: Matthew 20:25-28

God loves us with such a deep and unending love that it has the power to transform everything about us, including how we give love back to him and to other people. In this sermon, we look at the nature of God’s love, how that can change our own hearts, and how we can give our love as a response to how we have been changed.   Key Verses: 1 John 3:11,16-19  

If we hope to make any real progress in our spiritual growth, we have to take the practice of solitude seriously. In this sermon, we look at why we need to practice being alone with God, what happens when we are alone with God, and how we can do it. Key Verses: Genesis 32:22-31