213: All Things for Good, Romans 8:26-30
Pastor Cole, back from vacation, resumes our summer series this morning: “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. We’ve been in the Old Testament, but now pivot to the New Testament, to a parable in Matthew’s Gospel that Jesus told concerning what he does before he restores all things and what we do in the meantime awaiting that day.
43m Jul 24, 2023
43m
212: Depart From Me, Matthew 25:31–46
Pastor Cole, back from vacation, resumes our summer series this morning: “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. We’ve been in the Old Testament, but now pivot to the New Testament, to a parable in Matthew’s Gospel that Jesus told concerning what he does before he restores all things and what we do in the meantime awaiting that day.
39m Jul 17, 2023
39m
211: Go Through It
Jeff Schulte, our guest preacher this morning and a good friend of Pastor Cole Huffman, walks us through the truths and the implications found in Psalm 42.
38m Jul 10, 2023
38m
210: Healthy Families - Interview on Marriage with Keith and Debbie Tenpenny
Our church is passionate about helping each of our members become healthy disciples of Jesus Christ. As a part of this, we want to cultivate healthy families, relationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We know that healthy marriages build healthy families so we are excited to invite Keith and Debbie Tenpenny, counselors from Path to Living in Franklin, TN to join us on Saturday, Ju...
19m Jun 28, 2023
19m
209: Let Us Return to the Lord, Hosea 6:1–6
Pastor Cole is taking us through a series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. In today’s message from Hosea, we’ll find an example of the primary message of the Old Testament prophets’ preaching.
38m Jun 26, 2023
38m
208: Sit at My Right Hand, Psalm 110
Pastor Cole is taking us through a series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. In today’s message, we’ll see how the most quoted psalm in the New Testament presents Jesus as not just the world’s redeemer, but also its rightful ruler.
39m Jun 19, 2023
39m
207: The Lord Who Delivered Me, 1 Samuel 17
Pastor Cole is taking us through a series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. In today’s message, we’ll see how the David and Goliath story shows us the savior we need and the savior we have.
35m Jun 12, 2023
35m
206: A God Merciful and Gracious, Exodus 33:18–34:12
Pastor Cole is taking us through a series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. In today’s message, we’ll see how we’re taken to Jesus’ face from Moses seeing God’s back.
44m Jun 05, 2023
44m
205: The Lord Made a Covenant, Genesis 12:1–4; 15:1–21,
Pastor Cole is taking us through a series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. In today’s message, we’ll see not only the promise God made to Abraham—which is a cornerstone in salvation history—but also how God confirmed it.
43m May 29, 2023
43m
204: The Core of Emotional Health
Phil Herndon, a counselor in Murfreesboro and a friend of Pastor Cole, preaches for us this morning on the core of emotional health.
38m May 22, 2023
38m
203: Sin Came into the World, Romans 5:12–21
Pastor Cole is taking us through a series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. The goal of this study is to see him in repeated storylines of Creation (how everything comes to be), Fall (how it goes wrong), Redemption (how it’s made right), and Consummation (how it will end). In today’s message, we’ll see how God handles the int...
37m May 15, 2023
37m
202: In the Beginning, Genesis 1:1–3; John 1:1–5
Today we begin a new preaching series called, “Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Statements.” The Bible’s long story is a biography of Jesus. The goal of this study is to see him in repeated storylines of Creation (how everything comes to be), Fall (how it goes wrong), Redemption (how it’s made right), and Consummation (how it will end).
36m May 08, 2023
36m
201: How Serving Spiritually Forms Us, Part 2, Colossians 4:12–18
This is our second Sunday in the list of names at the end of Colossians 4. We’re thinking about how serving spiritually forms us, and today Pastor Cole will give us three angles: that in serving we pour ourselves out, invite others in, and pursue “freedom to” instead of “freedom from.”
42m May 01, 2023
42m
200: How Serving Spiritually Forms Us, Part 1, Colossians 4:7–18
We’re spending two weeks in Colossians 4:7–18 thinking about how serving spiritually forms us. Paul lists names of people who served the church and him, and from them we get fresh angles on what serving is and the commitment it requires.
41m Apr 24, 2023
41m
199: Gospel Conversation, Colossians 4:2–6
This morning we return to Colossians. In Colossians 4:2–6, Paul asks for prayer for his ministry while simultaneously teaching us what to pray for. He also commends our walking in wisdom toward outsiders. In today’s message, “Gospel Conversation,” Pastor Cole will guide us in two main verbal applications of the gospel believed.
39m Apr 17, 2023
39m
198: He Can Cover That, Romans 3:21–26
Today, with all Christians everywhere, we proclaim the great Easter message: “He is Risen!” Pastor Cole takes us to Romans 3:21–26 this morning to show us why and how that gospel proclamation works.
35m Apr 10, 2023
35m
197: Christ Crucified, Luke 23:26–43; 1 Cor. 2:1–5
We worship a crucified man. This has implications for we understand tragedy and suffering. Today, Palm Sunday, Pastor Cole will preach Christ crucified.
40m Apr 03, 2023
40m
196: Christ and Work: Colossians 3:22–4:1
In today’s passage, Colossians 3:22–4:1, Pastor Cole continues teaching the one-liner instructions of Paul pertaining to family and work relationships in this section of Colossians. We’ll see how the gospel believed informs working and work relationships.
42m Mar 27, 2023
42m
195: Christ and Family, Colossians 3:18–21
In today’s passage, Colossians 3:18–21, we see how the gospel believed informs family relationships.
44m Mar 20, 2023
44m
194: Put On the Things of Christ, Colossians 3:12-17
In today’s passage, Colossians 3:12–17, the chapter moves from the things we should "put off", to the things of Christ that we should "put on". Listen as Chandler Vannoy preaches and helps us understand what it looks like to live the Christian life.
41m Mar 13, 2023
41m
193: Put Off Things, Colossians 3:5–11
In today’s passage, Colossians 3:5–11, we’re told to put to death sins and sin patterns that do nothing for us in Christ. Pastor Cole will teach about why and how we do this, and what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do in and through us as we do.
48m Mar 06, 2023
48m
192: Up There Down Here: Colossians 3:1–4
In today’s passage, Colossians 3:1–4, we’re told to seek the things that are above, and Pastor Cole will give us three ways to do that: by looking up to where Christ is, looking in to where Christ is, and looking out for where Christ will be when he returns.
44m Feb 27, 2023
44m
191: Matters of Concern, Colossians 2:16–23
We’re going through a series in Colossians. In today’s passage, Pastor Cole shows us three concerns the apostle had for followers of Jesus, and how the gospel of Jesus’ supremacy and sufficiency answers those concerns.
43m Feb 20, 2023
43m
190: Mind the Gaps, Colossians 2:6–15
Pastor Cole is preaching through Colossians. In today’s passage, we’re told to resist captivation to any belief or pursuit that displaces or denies Jesus’ superiority by giving ourselves more fully to his person and work.
38m Feb 13, 2023
38m
189: Why Be Pro-Church, Colossians 1:24–2:5
As Pastor Cole takes us through Colossians, we come to a “pro-church” passage, where Paul commends the Colossians for things they did well, even as he anticipates greater maturity for them. While churches have many flaws and faults, from this passage we’ll consider three reasons why to be pro-church: because it is the fellowship of the shared sufferings of Christ, because the church is the fell...
44m Feb 06, 2023
44m
188: Pour Out Your Soul on God, Psalm 42
Our guest preacher, Richie Sessions, walks us through the truths found in Psalm 42.
21m Jan 30, 2023
21m
187: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration, Colossians 1:15–23
In this Colossians passage, Jesus is presented as the creator and sustainer of the universe, yet personal and approachable. We find the universal storylines are Jesus’ to tell: Creation (how did all things come to be), Fall (how did it go wrong), Redemption (how it’s made right), and Restoration (how it will end).
44m Jan 23, 2023
44m
186: A Prayer to Own His Ownership of Us, Colossians 1:1–14
Pastor Cole begins a series in Colossians today, taking us through the prayer Paul prayed for those followers of Jesus. We can pray that same prayer now for ourselves and others, a prayer for our intellect to delight in thinking God’s thoughts after him and for our heart to desire Jesus in everything.
41m Jan 16, 2023
41m
185: Make Much of Jesus, Psalm 2
Pastor Cole takes us to Psalm 2 today, a psalm that contrasts the rebellion of unbelief with refuge in Jesus.
44m Jan 09, 2023
44m
184: Like a Tree, Psalm 1
Pastor Cole takes us to Psalm 1 today to teach us the importance of meditation in the life of a Christ follower.
49m Jan 02, 2023
49m
183: Rode in on a Song, Isaiah 42:1–9
In today’s Christmas sermon, Pastor Cole takes us to Isaiah 42, one of four “Servant Songs” in Isaiah revealing the distinctive character of Jesus’ person and work. As a song, Isaiah 42 tunes our hearts in appreciation and anticipation. Appreciation for what God gave us by way of Jesus’ first coming. Anticipation for what God gives us by way of Jesus’ second coming.
25m Dec 26, 2022
25m
182: Jesus’ Fullness, Isaiah 61:1–4
Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, the season we look back to Christ’s first coming, as a baby born in Bethlehem, and look forward to his second coming. Today’s message from Isaiah, “Jesus’ Fullness,” emphasizes both advents, the first one to redeem and the second one to renew and restore every part of fallen creation.
45m Dec 19, 2022
45m
181: Jesus’ Quality, Isaiah 11:1–10
Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the season we look back to Christ’s first coming, as a baby born in Bethlehem, and look forward to his second coming when he returns to renew and redeem every part of fallen creation. Today’s message from Isaiah, “Jesus’ Quality,” looks ahead to Jesus’ second advent. Pastor Cole will show us the ruling qualities of Jesus and the quality of Jesus’ rule once e...
38m Dec 12, 2022
38m
180: Jesus’ Givenness, Isaiah 9:1–7
Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the season we look back to Christ’s first coming, as a baby born in Bethlehem, and look forward to his second coming when he returns to renew and redeem every part of fallen creation. Today’s message, “Jesus’ Givenness,” is part of an Advent series from Isaiah, entitled “The Gospel According to Isaiah.” In Isaiah 9:1–7 this morning, Pastor Cole will show us...
36m Dec 05, 2022
36m
179: Jesus’ Glory, Isaiah 6:1–13
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the season we look back to Christ’s first coming, as a baby born in Bethlehem, and look forward to his second coming when he returns to renew and redeem every part of fallen creation. Today’s message, “Jesus’ Glory,” is the first of an Advent series from Isaiah, entitled “The Gospel According to Isaiah.” From Isaiah 6:1–13, Pastor Cole will show us what it m...
35m Nov 28, 2022
35m
178: Rich Toward God: Spiritual Formation in Generosity #3, 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
Today, Pastor Cole concludes this three-part spiritual formation series titled “Rich Toward God: Spiritual Formation in Generosity.” Spiritual formation is about practices that strengthen our faith in Jesus. Utilizing passages from 2 Corinthians 8–9, this series focuses on principles that shape, inform, and carry our giving.p
34m Nov 21, 2022
34m
177: Rich Toward God: Spiritual Formation in Generosity #2, 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
Pastor Cole is in a spiritual formation series titled “Rich Toward God: Spiritual Formation in Generosity.” Spiritual formation is about practices that strengthen our faith in Jesus. Utilizing passages from 2 Corinthians 8–9, this series focuses on principles that shape and carry our giving. This is the second sermon of three in this series.
37m Nov 14, 2022
37m
176: Rich Toward God: Spiritual Formation in Generosity, 2 Corinthians 8:1–15; 9:6–15
Pastor Cole begins a new series today entitled “Rich Toward God: Spiritual Formation in Generosity.” Spiritual formation is about practices that strengthen our faith in Jesus. Utilizing passages from 2 Corinthians 8–9, this series focuses on the whys and why nots of giving.
35m Nov 07, 2022
35m
175: A Godward Life, Ecclesiastes 12:9–14
This morning, Pastor Cole concludes our “What Is Worth Wanting?” series from Ecclesiastes. The Preacher of Ecclesiastes has explored boundaries and complexities and probed various questions and concerns throughout his book. In today’s text, 12:9–14, he gives a way forward.
30m Oct 31, 2022
30m
174: Start on Your Deathbed, Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:8
Pastor Cole is in a series from Ecclesiastes entitled “What Is Worth Wanting?” In today’s message from chapters 11–12, the Preacher of Ecclesiastes examines youth and aging in the context of dying. He tells us to enjoy our youth but don’t chase it, and to let our dying inform our living.
34m Oct 24, 2022
34m
173: Full Imposition, Ecclesiastes 8:14-17; 9:11-12
Pastor Cole is in a series from Ecclesiastes entitled “What Is Worth Wanting?” In today’s message from chapters 8-9, the Preacher of Ecclesiastes points out evidences of how evil works in the world. We want a trouble-free life, but that's not what we get. How should people of faith respond to the imposition of evil?
38m Oct 17, 2022
38m
172: The Kingdom of Speech, Ecclesiastes 5:2–7; 7:9–10, 21–23
Pastor Cole is in a series from Ecclesiastes entitled “What Is Worth Wanting?” In today’s message from selected exhortations that differentiate wise and foolish speaking, we’ll see that integrity of speech and humility of speech is worth wanting.
41m Oct 10, 2022
41m
171: Looking for Flourishing, Ecclesiastes 3:16; 4:1; 5:8
Pastor Cole is in a series from Ecclesiastes entitled “What Is Worth Wanting?” In today’s message, we look at three verses having to do with justice, which in a biblical consideration has to do with human flourishing.
43m Oct 03, 2022
43m
170: Time and Eternity - Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
Pastor Cole is in a series from Ecclesiastes entitled “What Is Worth Wanting?” In today’s message from Ecclesiastes 3, we’ll consider what it means to have eternity in our hearts: how the enjoyment worth wanting is tied to awe, and how it’s not more time that we want but the redemption of time.
37m Sep 25, 2022
37m
169: Get Wisdom That Hurts, Ecclesiastes 1:1-4, 12-18
Today, Pastor Cole opens a series in Ecclesiastes entitled What Is Worth Wanting? Ecclesiastes is like the FAQ of the Bible. Its author pondered questions we still ask - questions about the meaning of life and death, work and possessions, boundaries and freedoms. Jesus in his preaching said things like we find in Ecclesiastes. It's one of the Bible's most challenging books and most rewarding also.
34m Sep 12, 2022
34m
169: Jude 1-2, September 2
Today the Gospel Church welcomes Jamie Trussell, a guest preacher, to take us through a sermon in the book of Jude.
31m Sep 05, 2022
31m
168: You Are Sent to Jesus, Luke 10:38–42
Today, Pastor Cole concludes a three-part series from Luke 10 on what it means to be sent by God into the world. Every Sunday The Gospel Church concludes its service telling the congregation, You are loved and you are sent. In this sermon from Luke 10:38–42, Pastor Cole takes us into the Martha and Mary story to consider the needs of the mission we’re sent into, the needs of those sent, and how...
35m Aug 29, 2022
35m
167: You Are Sent to Show Mercy - Luke 10:25–37
Pastor Cole continues a three-part series from Luke 10 on what it means to be sent by God into the world. Every Sunday The Gospel Church concludes its service telling the congregation, You are loved and you are sent.
32m Aug 22, 2022
32m
166: You Are Sent to Speak - Luke 10:1–24
Today, Pastor Cole begins a three-part series from Luke 10 on what it means to be sent by God into the world. Every Sunday The Gospel Church concludes its service telling the congregation, You are loved and you are sent. In this sermon from Luke 10:1–24, Pastor Cole will talk about our being sent to speak to others about Jesus.
40m Aug 16, 2022
40m
165: The Love of God For Us - John 17:17-26
Pastor Cole is finishing his series on friendship with Jesus (John 13–17). This morning we look at the last part of Jesus’ prayer, John 17:17–26, and emphasize what it means to be loved by God and sent by God.
33m Aug 08, 2022
33m