"Holy Love" by Alexander Newman
The third lesson in our 2024 Spring Series, presented by guest speaker Alexander Newman on April 21, 2024.
32m Apr 27, 2024
32m
“Respects Others” by Greg Chandler
One of the challenges that teachers face is instilling a sense of respect in children. For this reason, conduct grades once evaluated a child on how well he or she “respects others.” The Bible also teaches the need for respect, both in attitudes toward God and fellow humans. One area, in particular, is the respect God demands for humans to have toward the opposite sex. This coming Sunday, a ser...
36m Apr 27, 2024
36m
"Holy Conduct: The Practical Pursuit of Holiness" by Steve Klein (Spring Series 2024)
The second lesson in our 2024 Spring Series, presented by guest speaker Steve Klein on April 14, 2024.
43m Apr 20, 2024
43m
“Talks Too Much” by Greg Chandler
“Talks too much” was once a measure of classroom conduct. If a student was too chatty, the teacher would inform parents that it was time to have a conversation with their child about controlling his or her communications. This is also a marker of one’s holy conduct. Throughout the Bible, numerous warnings are given about the dangers that speech poses. God warns that one’s speech is never to be ...
35m Apr 20, 2024
35m
"Challenges to Holiness" by Sewell Hall (Spring Series 2024)
The first lesson in our 2024 Spring Series, presented by guest speaker Sewell Hall on April 7, 2024.
49m Apr 11, 2024
49m
“In All Your Conduct” by Greg Chandler
Conduct grades were once standard in education. In giving these grades, teachers communicated to parents the cooperativeness of a student, or lack thereof, in the classroom setting. As Peter wrote his first epistle, he, too, spoke of such things: “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct” (1:15). In his second epistle, he returned to this idea of conduct, asking hi...
37m Apr 11, 2024
37m
“Every Branch that Bears Fruit” by Greg Chandler
For the entirety of human history, agriculture has played an essential role in survival. Because of this close association, the Bible often uses illustrations from the agricultural world to make spiritual application; Jesus’ final conversation with His apostles is no exception. As He delivered His expectations to them a final time, He stated, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresse...
40m Apr 06, 2024
40m
"A Tree Planted by the Streams” by Greg Chandler
Joyce Kilmer’s classic poem, Trees, ends with the statement: “Only God can make a tree.” This is true not only in the world of nature but also in that of the spiritual. In Psalm 1, the writer describes the blessed one as “a tree planted by streams of water.” How do we come to know the blessings that will make us like this blessed one? This sermon will explore this question. This study will demo...
33m Mar 30, 2024
33m
“Psalm 1: The Progression of Sin” by Greg Chandler
A blessed man understands that progress is not always a good thing. As Psalm 1 emphatically points out, the blessed man “does not walk in the way of the wicked, stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scoffer.” He understands that to begin walking in the direction of sin will to a life he never intended to live. This study will seek to demonstrate how actions do have consequence...
33m Mar 24, 2024
33m
“Here Am I! Send Me” by Greg Chandler
Volunteering can be dangerous. If one volunteers for a duty without having all the details, the job may very well be an unpleasant surprise! The prophet Isaiah was one such volunteer; though he didn’t have the details of the work, he had seen the presence of God and knew that no matter what he was called on to do, it was worthwhile and good. In this, he sets a tremendous example for the people ...
36m Mar 16, 2024
36m
Community Bible Study - March 2024
In this Community Bible Study, Greg Chandler presents the "Big Picture of the Bible" and concise explanation of the overarching story of the entire Bible. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on March 3, 2024.
41m Mar 10, 2024
41m
“Be Holy in Justice and Righteousness” by Greg Chandler
The concepts of justice and righteousness run deep throughout the Bible. For certain, these qualities permeate the character of God as He provides what is very best for humanity. As God consistently displays these qualities, He expects the same of His people. Not only will this study focus on God’s display of these attributes, but it will also discuss how we can live these attributes in practic...
37m Mar 10, 2024
37m
"A Man of Unclean Lips” by Greg Chandler
With springlike weather, it won’t take long for gardeners to begin getting excited about upcoming plantings. Care will be taken to get soil prepped and ready, seeds ordered, and garden tools sharpened so that everything will be conducive to good growth. What, though, if God was the gardener? Through the prophet Isaiah, God described His people as a vineyard, elaborating on the great care He had...
35m Feb 24, 2024
35m
“Sheep Bitten” by Greg Chandler
To be holy as God is holy means putting away all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander (I Peter 2:1). Still, there may be those who choose not only to keep these unholy characteristics but to also use them against others. While this is always difficult, it is especially hard when it is a fellow Christian. How does God expect me to deal with it if I find myself in such a situation? How do...
35m Feb 17, 2024
35m
“Learning to Lament" by Greg Chandler
Throughout the Bible, particularly Psalms and Lamentations, God demonstrates how to handle those times in life when it appears He is far away. Though the writers’ situations varied, they were united in recognizing the need to approach God to ask why bad things were happening and when He would come to their rescue. Their writings help the modern generation when those same types of situations occ...
42m Feb 11, 2024
42m
“Built Up as a Spiritual House” by Greg Chandler
Being holy as the Lord is holy brings one to love fellow believers with a sincere and fervent love. This type of love, however, requires significant changes in attitude; any thought or behavior that seeks another’s harm must be put away. As believers model their lives after their Savior, they become living stones that are fit for building a spiritual house for God. This study will discuss putti...
34m Feb 11, 2024
34m
“Brotherly Love: A Picture of Holiness” by Greg Chandler
How do you know if you are holy as God is holy? In answering that question, many might say it is an Inner, “better felt than told experience.” Others might consider it great works that testify quite publicly of one’s changed status. Peter, however, states that proof of holy living is seen in the treatment of fellow Christians. This study will examine how attitudes and actions directed toward me...
40m Feb 01, 2024
40m
“Grace, Holiness, & Grace” by Greg Chandler
For years, Christians have sung about “amazing grace” and “grace that is greater than all our sins.” Indeed, a lack of appreciation for God’s gracious gift of salvation is to miss His grand gift seen in the work of Jesus Christ. This, however, is not the full picture of grace. The apostle Peter wrote, “Set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Chris...
39m Jan 27, 2024
39m
"Sanctify Them in Truth" by Greg Chandler
Nearing the time of His death, Jesus prayed to the Father not only about the mission He was bringing to its grand conclusion but also for those who would take His gospel into all the world. As a part of His requests to the Father, He prayed, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17). His requests did not stop here; He also prayed for those who would hear the message of the a...
37m Jan 20, 2024
37m
“Implementing our 2024 Theme" by Greg Chandler
This study will focus on how both congregationally and individually, we can develop habits and strategies to grow in our holiness in 2024. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on January 7, 2024.
34m Jan 13, 2024
34m
“Holy Ground” by Greg Chandler
After 40 years in the wilderness, likely very little seemed new to Moses; however, a burning bush that did not burn up ended the monotony! As he approached this spectacle, he heard none other than the voice of God commanding him to take off his shoes since he was on holy ground. With this command, a 40-year partnership with God commenced that would forever seal his name as a faithful and loyal ...
33m Jan 13, 2024
33m
Malawi Work Report by Larry Vinson
A report on the evangelism work in Malawi given by Larry Vinson on December 31, 2023.
45m Jan 07, 2024
45m
"Let Love Be Without Hypocrisy" by Greg Chandler
No one enjoys being ripped off; however, thousands of years of unscrupulous business practices have sought to hide defects so that unassuming buyers receive inferior merchandise at premium prices. It was with this idea in mind that the Apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be genuine” or, as the older translations state it, “Let love be without hypocrisy.” His message was simple; don’t allow some infer...
38m Jan 06, 2024
38m
“The Steadfast Love of God” by Greg Chandler
Language translation can be tricky business! Ask anyone who has sought to converse with another but inadvertently used the wrong word, thus bringing about confusion, misunderstanding, embarrassment, or all of the above. Sometimes the difficulty lies not in using the wrong word but in the fact that a word from one language does not easily find a comparable companion in another. Biblically, this ...
36m Dec 30, 2023
36m
"Jeremiah, Jesus, & Jerusalem" by Greg Chandler
Working as a prophet of God required tough stock. These servants were often persecuted and vilified by those in darkness as God revealed His light through them. Jeremiah was one such man. His ministry was long and treacherous, with those who should have known better often being his chief enemies. Though unknown to him, he also foreshadowed the coming of another great Prophet who was much more t...
36m Dec 24, 2023
36m
“The Genuine Love of Timothy: No One Like Him” by Greg Chandler
Few relationships in the Bible are closer than that of Paul and Timothy. As Paul saw Timothy’s spiritual maturing, he did not view him as the “future of the church,” though certainly that would be the case. Instead, he viewed him as a son in the faith and as a fellow soldier in the kingdom. His efforts proved invaluable to Paul, especially as he was imprisoned. The trust Paul had in this young ...
32m Dec 16, 2023
32m
“The Status of our Lampstand" by Greg Chandler
Borrowing the Lord’s imagery from Revelation 1-3, we will discuss how a congregation can evaluate its own efforts to please Christ and make sure that its lampstand is firmly in place. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 3, 2023.
35m Dec 09, 2023
35m
"Baptism and the Genuine Love of God" by Greg Chandler
The opportunity for salvation from sin is the best discovery one can make in life and, while God could have made this difficult to obtain, He did not. As Peter spoke to the crowds on the Day of Pentecost, these people realized their need for salvation. Years later, as he wrote what is now known as I Peter, the message that he gave to the crowd on Pentecost had not changed. This study will demon...
37m Dec 09, 2023
37m
“The Connection: Genuine Love and Keeping the Lord’s Commands” by Greg Chandler
Throughout the Bible’s entirety, there is a heavy emphasis on obeying the commands given by God. In fact, Jesus stated, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). There is, however, the danger of coming to believe that obedience to the commandments is all that is involved in loving God; such a conclusion is spiritually detrimental! This study will focus on what it means to ha...
33m Dec 03, 2023
33m
"Gratitude" by Greg Chandler
With Thanksgiving Day quickly approaching, counting blessings should be on the mind of every American. For the people of God, this should be a daily endeavor. To emphasize the importance of thanksgiving, the biblical writers spent much time meditating on and encouraging others in the pursuit of counting blessings. In this study, we will focus on what it means to be grateful and how this can be ...
39m Nov 26, 2023
39m
“Not of Those Who Shrink Back” by Greg Chandler
Sadly, the 2,000-year-old pathway of Christianity is littered with many who began the walk with Jesus but chose not to continue. The writer of Hebrews warned his readers about this danger and strongly encouraged them not to give up on Jesus. This sermon will discuss what it takes to complete our journey with Jesus and what pitfalls to avoid along the way. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on Nov...
37m Nov 19, 2023
37m
"The War Against Sinful Passions" by Greg Kiel
A sermon given by Greg Kiel on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
37m Nov 12, 2023
37m
"There is no Hometown Messiah" by Greg Chandler
After all the amazing miracles associated with the prophet Elisha, it may seem a bit surprising that he has only one fleeting mention in the New Testament. As the Lord opens the scroll in Nazareth to announce Himself as the One who fulfills the Scriptures as the Messiah, His listeners are perplexed. Can it really be that “our Jesus” is the one? Cutting no slack for their lack of belief, Jesus u...
34m Nov 05, 2023
34m
"Elisha, a Servant, and Grace Denied" by Greg Chandler
Healed from leprosy, Naaman rejoiced and vowed loyalty to Yahweh, stating, “There is no God in all the earth but in Israel.” With the prophet Elisha’s blessing of peace, he began his journey back home as a changed man. Sadly, this magnificent display of God’s power to heal and save was muddied by the ungodly actions of a man who believed a price needed to be paid for God’s kindness. This study ...
32m Oct 28, 2023
32m
"God's Intent for Marriage: For Life" by Gary Crafts
A sermon given by Gary Crafts on October 21, 2023.
46m Oct 22, 2023
46m
“Elisha, a Leper, and Two Loads of Dirt” by Greg Chandler
Good health is usually most appreciated only after it is lost. Such was the case for a man who had risen to the heights of military power only to face both physically and socially the debilitating impact of leprosy. With a glimmer of hope, he learns of the prophet Elisha and the possibility of healing. This study will aid in not only understanding what the leper Naaman found but also in learnin...
37m Oct 15, 2023
37m
"The Bad News & The Good News" by Greg Chandler
This lesson explores the problem of sin, followed by the good news message of salvation and how one comes to God to find this salvation. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on October 1, 2023.
37m Oct 08, 2023
37m
“Elisha, Empty Pots, and Oil for a Widow" by Greg Chandler
Desperation is unsettling business! Reaching a point in one’s life where survival, whether physical, spiritual, or mental, is almost beyond reach leads to desperate attempts to attain what seems unattainable. An indebted widow from ancient days was desperate. On the verge of losing her family to debt slavery, she appealed to the prophet Elisha for help. His actions, along with her attitude, dem...
35m Oct 08, 2023
35m
“Two Cities and the Prophet Elisha" by Greg Chandler
How do bitter waters and mauling she-bears testify to the level of one’s faith? In the early days of Elisha’s ministry, God makes certain that those who come near His prophet not only respect him but most importantly respect the God for whom He speaks. This study will demonstrate a strong contrast between the faithful and faithless, as well as provide important lessons for the current people of...
37m Oct 01, 2023
37m
Men We Support: Karl Hennecke
Visiting evangelist Karl Hennecke gives a report on the work in Jefferson City, Missouri. Recorded on September 17, 2023.
49m Sep 23, 2023
49m
"Elisha, the Apostles, and Me" by Greg Chandler
Though separated by time, culture, and circumstances, an ancient prophet bears much in common with the Lord’s chosen apostles. With great similarities in their call, relationship with their master, and continuation of the work after their masters’ ascents into the skies, wonderful lessons can be gained by seeing their faithfulness on display. These lessons must not be lost to the modern people ...
35m Sep 23, 2023
35m
Creative Parenting (Building Godly Homes, Part 8 of 8)
Lesson 8 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
53m Sep 16, 2023
53m
The Blessing and Power of Forgiveness (Building Godly Homes, Part 7 of 8)
Lesson 7 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
45m Sep 16, 2023
45m
Honor Father and Mother (Building Godly Homes, Part 6 of 8)
Lesson 6 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
49m Sep 16, 2023
49m
How to Meet Each Other’s Needs (Building Godly Homes, Part 5 of 8)
Lesson 5 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
58m Sep 16, 2023
58m
How to Overcome Love Busters (Building Godly Homes, Part 4 of 8)
Lesson 4 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
52m Sep 16, 2023
52m
The Love Bank (Building Godly Homes, Part 3 of 8)
Lesson 3 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
50m Sep 16, 2023
50m
Refreshing and Instilling Marital Commitment (Building Godly Homes, Part 2 of 8)
Lesson 2 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
40m Sep 16, 2023
40m
Marriage: A Spiritual Covenant (Building Godly Homes, Part 1 of 8)
Lesson 1 of our 8-part gospel meeting with Brent Hunter in September 2023.
44m Sep 16, 2023
44m
"Getting the Point" by Greg Chandler
A sermon given by Greg Chandler on September 3, 2023 about Haggai's words to the returned captives.
37m Sep 16, 2023
37m