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Essentials of a Biblical Fit | Psalm 77 | Pastor Blake Hardcastle
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43:34Jul 27, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Blake Hardcastle, Equipping Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Essentials of a Biblical Fit Psalm 77 1. Put your heart in your mouth. v.2-5 Selah = pause, reflect, meditate. 2. Throw your fit to the right audience. v.1-2 3. Burn the house down. v.5-9 4. Borrow Hope. v.10-18 • v.10-12 • Psalm 46:1 • Hosea 1…
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What Kind of Love Is This? | 1 John 3:1 | Pastor Clyde Copeland
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13:19Jul 20, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Clyde Copeland Grand Parkway Baptist Church What Kind of Love Is This? 1 John 3:1 1. "See…" 2. "…what kind of love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God…" -Five kinds of God’s love a. God’s love for God. b. God’s love for His creation c. God’s loving and salvific stance to…
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The Purpose of Salvation | Titus 2:11-15 | Pastor Ian Weber
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36:40Jul 13, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Ian Weber, Student Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church The Purpose of Salvation Titus 2:11-15 1. What is the purpose of Salvation v.12-13 A. To renounce ungodliness and worldly passions v.12 ⁃ Isaiah 5:20 - moral confusion ⁃ Romans 1:18 - suppresses truth ⁃ Jude 1:4 - deny Jesus Christ ⁃ 2 Timothy 3:1-5 ⁃ 1…
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Created For Glory | Genesis 1:26-28 | Pastor Julian Solis
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41:10Jul 6, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Julian Solis, Spiritual Formation Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Created For Glory Genesis 1:26-28 Embrace Dignity • Genesis 1:26-28 • Psalm 8:5-6 Confront the Curse • Genesis 9:6 • James 3:9 Think I forgot how to be happy Something I'm not, but something I can be Something I wait for Something I'm made…
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The Balance of God | Jonah 4:5-11 | Pastor Neil McClendon
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48:12Jun 29, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church The Balance of God Jonah 4:5-11 1. The direction of disobedience, v. 5 Here are some examples from Genesis of how eastward movement symbolizes departure from God’s will… a) Adam & Eve are put out of the Garden on the east side b) Cain settles east of …
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The Cure for Circumstantial Amnesia | Psalm 136 | Pastor Wade Burgess
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39:44Jun 22, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Wade Burgess Executive Pastor The Cure for Circumstantial Amnesia Psalm 136 His steadfast love endures forever His - God • Psalm 23 • Psalm 90 • Psalm 103 • Psalm 139 • Psalm 145 Steadfast - a firm, unwavering commitment and determination Love - God’s love is the only one experienced from a perfect being wi…
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God’s Freedom To Be God | Jonah 4:1-5 | Pastor Neil McClendon
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42:16Jun 15, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Jonah 4:1-5 God’s Freedom To Be God 1. God’s nature doesn’t conform to our emotions, v. 1 Four things about anger… a) anger is a secondary emotion b) anger doesn’t earn me the right to be in charge c) anger turned inward becomes depression d) anger is…
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The Essence of Biblical Repentance | Jonah 3:3-3:10 | Pastor Neil McClendon
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43:49Jun 8, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor The Essence of Biblical Repentance Jonah 3:3-3:10 1. The message you preach informs the response, v. 3b-4 Romans 3:23 Romans 3:21-25 2. There is a difference in repentance and appeasement, v. 5-9 Notice what they did… a) they believed God, v. 5 b) they were sorry, v. 5 c) they wen…
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God’s Commitment to the Message | Jonah 2:10-3:3b
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50:31Jun 1, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Jonah 2:10-3:3b God’s Commitment to the Message 1. God speaks to anyone who will listen, v. 2:10 Some of the ways God speaks to us… a) Creation Psalm 19:1-4 Romans 1:18-20 b) Bible/the Word Psalm 1:1-3 c) prayer d) spiritual authority e) circumstances 2. God repeats Himself, v. 1-…
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May 25, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church The Glory of Disobedience Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introductory thoughts… a) We have consumed Jonah upon our comfort theology b) The book of Jonah was not recorded as they were happening. The first part of our passage is descriptive and then there is this long…
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May 18, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How To Solve A Problem Jonah 1:4-2:1 1. What is the nature of the problem? v. 5-6 Jeremiah 23:18-22 Three kinds of response to the problem… a) spiritual- “each cried out to his god” 1) polytheism- the belief or worship of more than one god. 2) monotheism- the belief that their is…
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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor The Motivating Power of God’s Nature Jonah 1:1-4 Introductory thoughts on the book of Jonah… a) Jonah is a prophetic narrative b) Jonah is not an allegory c) Symbolic use of geography and climate 1. Hearing the Word of the Lord comes with a responsibility, v. 1 2. God sees things as they are and as they will be, v. 2 3. …
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May 4, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH How to change spiritual numbness 1Samuel 3:1-18 1. Believe that God wants to speak to his people. v.1-4 How God speaks A. The Spirit B. The Scripture C. The Church 2. Know God must reveal himself. 4-7 3. Remember God is patient but not a pushover. 11-14 Obstacles to hearing God A. Sin B. Inexperience C. Expe…
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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Holy Week Afterthoughts Romans 8:31-39 1. God is for us, v. 31 Romans 1:1-7 2. The Cross is an indication of God’s posture towards us, v. 32 ”graciously”- to freely give and to give generously 3. God’s mind about me is unchangeable, v. 33-34a “There is unspeakable comfort – the sort of comfort that energizes, be it said,…
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God’s Big Picture Plan for Resurrection Sunday
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41:47Apr 20, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor God’s Big Picture Plan for Resurrection Sunday Luke 24:36-49 1. That something hard to believe would happen, v. 36-43 Two responses to Jesus… a) doubt, v. 38 b) disbelieved for joy, v. 41 “"If Christ is not risen, nothing else matters. And if Christ is risen, nothing else matters…
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Three Truths That Transform | Luke 19:28-44
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47:38GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Three Truths That Transform Luke 19:28-44 1. God has a plan for everything and our lives find fulfillment in God’s plan, v. 28-35 • Zechariah 9:9 • Luke 19:32 2. Worship accompanies what God does, v. 35-40 • Three stages to worship… • what God does • who God is • what I do 3. Peace is found i…
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A Terrible Word & A Terrific Opportunity | Zephaniah 3:14-17
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40:54Apr 6, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Chris Brooks, Pastor to Pastors | Local Church This sermon explores the “terrible word” of God’s judgment and the “terrific opportunity” of salvation, as seen in Zephaniah 3:14-17. We often forget that God is not a distant deity, but a mighty warrior who saves, comforts, and delights in His people. The p…
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GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor The Cure For Church Hurt Ephesians 4: 1-15 1. This is what we do, v. 11-12 a) equip the saints for the work of ministry b) building up the body of Christ (church) 2 Peter 3:1 2. This is the goal for what we do, v. 13 a) to the unity of the faith b) knowledge of the Son of God c) maturity d) f…
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Mar 23, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Julian Solis, Spiritual Formation Pastor How Low Can Grand Parkway Go? Philippians 2:5-11 1. Think like Christ in your relationships (v. 5). "Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to ea…
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Mar 16, 2025 Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor What Should I Do During Communion? I Corinthians 11:23-34 1. Look back, v. 23-26 2. Look in, v. 28 3. Look around, v. 29-34 Means two things… a) it is a reference to the physical body of Jesus b) it refers to the body of Christ, the Church 4. Look forward Mark 14:25…
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Mar 9, 2025 Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How Do We Keep Going? Acts 28:17-31 1. The corporate nature of faith, v. 17-22 Hebrews 11:6-13 Hebrews 11:17-12:2 2. The sufficiency of Scripture, v. 23-27 2 Peter 1:16-21 Three things we believe about the Bible… a) the Bible isn’t someone’s opinion b) people didn’t write the Bible c) he Bible is the product …
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Mar 2, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How To Endure A Long Journey Acts 28:1-16 1. Kindness helps, v. 1-2 “Kindness is a language which the non-verbal can speak and the deaf can understand.” -C.N. Bovee Romans 2:1-5 2. No karma in the Kingdom, v. 3-6 Luke 13:1-5 Four core problems with karma… a) You are responsible fo…
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Feb 23, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Christopher M. Brooks Pastor to Pastors | Local Church THE FOG OF WAR Ephesians 6:10-18 New International Version “There are two equal and opposite errors to which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve their existence. The other is to believe and to feel an excessive and unhealthy int…
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Feb 16, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How To Survive a Shipwreck Acts 27 1. Have friends, v. 1-8 “I have many things to write you, but I don’t want to write to you with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends send you greetings. Greet the friends by name.” 3 John …
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Feb 9, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Tyler Moffett Teaching Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church John 1:1-5 (ESV) LIGHT IS POWERFUL LIGHT IS REVEALING FIRST OPTION: HIDE John 3:16-20 (ESV) SECOND OPTION: CONFESS John 3:21 (ESV) 1 John 1:5-10 (ESV) "Any acceptance of the gospel that does not lead to a life of ongoing confession and repentance is no…
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Feb 2, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Elements of An Effective Testimony Acts 26:1-32 1. A past, v. 1-11 The glory of your present life should always eclipse the shame of your past. If not, you will always fear your past. 2. A conversion experience, v. 12-18 Three things that are universal for every conversion experie…
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Feb 2, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH The Ordination of Ian Weber I Kings 19:19-21 "God’s call is an inner conviction given by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by the Word of God and the body of Christ.” -Erwin Lutzer 1. You’ve got to understand some things, v. 19 Two things come with the Call to ministry… a) gravity b) gladness 2. You’ve got to sa…
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GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Julian Solis, Spiritual Formation Pastor Gospel Perspective Philippians 1:3-11 1. Look, God’s good work is sure 2. Look, God will bring His work to completion Additional Verses Referenced: Philippians 1:9-10 Philippians 2:16 Philippians 3:20 Philippians 4:4-5 Mental Worship: 1. What in your life has been eclipsing the g…
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Jan 19, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Big Picture Parenting Luke 15:11-32 1. Always balance resource and relationship, v. 11-13 2. Consequences are necessary, v. 14-19 The Consequences of No Consequence… a) irresponsible adults b) more of the same c) difficulty with social norms d) impaired decision making ability e)…
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Jan 12, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Wade Burgess, Executive Pastor Character Matters Genesis 6:5-14, 17-22 and 8:20-21 God’s Character: 1. More concerned about people’s hearts than creation - 6:7 2. Attention to details - 6:15-23 3. Keeps His word - 6:18 4. Willing to Demonstrate His power - 8:21 5. He rarely works alone “God knew that my nee…
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Jan 5, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor What Our Church Believes I Corinthians 6:1-11 1. Our fundamental problem is not being unwilling but being unrighteous, v. 9 Romans 3:9-19 What does this mean? a Religion won’t change you- Jews b Intelligence cannot excuse you- Greeks c Everybody does their own thing d Our preferre…
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Dec 29, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor HOW TO BE DIFFERENT Colossians 4:2-6 1. Pray differently, v. 2 Three aspects to our prayers… a) steadfastly- refers to our inward posture when we pray b) being watchful- alert, don’t get lazy Two ways you know you are not watchful in your prayers… 1) you say the same thing withou…
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Dec 22, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor What Love Makes Us Love I John 3:11-24 1. Love the message, v. 11-15 Zoe is the absolute fullness of life, both essential and ethical. Life real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Chr…
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Dec 15, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor What To Do While We Wait Luke 12:35-48 1. Be ready, v. 35-36 Ephesians 6:15 2. Stay awake, v. 37-38 2 Peter 3:1-4 2 Peter 3:8-10 Signs we are falling asleep spiritually: 1) no appetite for spiritual things 2) prayer is an afterthought 3) reduce Christianity to conversion only 4) …
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Dec 8, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Clyde Copeland, Worship Pastor The Way Of Peace Luke 1:67-79 1. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. v. 67 -Luke 1:6 Three miracles in Zechariah’s family a. Conception of John the Baptist b. Zechariah loses his speech c. Zechariah could speak again “The most extraordinary thing in the world i…
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Dec 1, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How To Be Hopeful To The End Hebrews 6:10-12 Hopelessness is a feeling of despair or lack of hope that life can feel better than it has been. The people progression of hopelessness… PARENTS..…PEERS..…SELF…..GOD…..NIHILISM Nihilism is the rejection of all religious and moral princi…
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Nov 24, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Christopher M. Brooks Pastor to Pastors | Local Church How to hear the voice of God 1 Samuel 3 NIV How God speaks How to hear God when He speaks How to know if it is really God speaking HOW GOD SPEAKS • His word (Hebrews 4:12) • People (Acts 9:10-18) • And they don’t always agree (Acts 21: 4-6) . • Circ…
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Nov 17, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Components of Biblical Faith - Part 3 The Final Judgment Acts 24:24-25 Introductory thoughts… a) Being nonjudgmental will not get you out of judgement. b) The final judgment is good news. c) The final judgment reminds us that evil won’t triumph. d) The final judgment explains the…
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Nov 10, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Components of Biblical Faith- Part 2 Self-Control Galatians 5:16-25 Introductory thoughts… 1. There is a difference in self-control and self-discipline. 2. Thinking about this should cause us to think deeper about our salvation. 3. Self-control requires a power greater then self. 1. Walk by the Spirit, v. 1…
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Nov 3, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Sam Storms Enjoying God Luke 12:32By Grand Parkway Baptist Church
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Oct 27, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Components of Biblical Faith- Part 1 Acts 24:22-27 1. Righteousness As it relates to man it refers to the doctrine concerning the way in which man may attain a state approved by God. When it comes to righteousness man is … A. By nature unrighteous B. By effort self-righteous Self…
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Oct 20, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Communion I Corinthians 11:23-32By Grand Parkway Baptist Church
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Hello Trouble! (or The Christian Response to Trouble)
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36:24Oct 13, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Christopher M. Brooks, Pastor to Pastors | Local Church Hello Trouble! (or The Christian Response to Trouble) Psalms 69:13-18 What do you do when you are in trouble? Most Underquoted Promise of Jesus John 16:33 2 things you can be sure of when you get into trouble: • The devil wants to destroy you • God…
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How To Keep Going When You’re Spiritually Tired
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46:16Oct 6, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How To Keep Going When You’re Spiritually Tired Acts 22:30-23:11 1. Remember your audience, v. 1 To live coram Deo is to live one’s entire life in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God. Psalm 139:7-16 Two things I want you to see here… a) there is no…
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The Two Most Glorious Words a Sinful Soul Can Hear
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43:23Sep 22, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Sam Storms Pastor Emeritus, Bridgeway Church The Two Most Glorious Words a Sinful Soul Can Hear Romans 8:1-4By Grand Parkway Baptist Church
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Defending The Gospel Without Being Defensive
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38:49Sep 15, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Defending The Gospel Without Being Defensive Acts 21:17-36 1. Let your actions go before you, v. 17 “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under comp…
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Sep 8, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Julian Solis, Spiritual Formation Pastor Living On Mission Acts 21:1-16 1. Live on mission, selflessly with your Church 2. Live on mission to your church 3.Live on mission for the name of Jesus Acts 19:21 21 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jer…
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What You Should Expect From Church Leadership
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46:16Sep 1, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor What You Should Expect From Church Leadership Acts 20:17-38 1. Knowable, v. 18 2. Servant, v. 19 3. Honest, v. 20 4. Spirit-led, v. 22 5. People with an “if only…", v. 24 6. Kingdom driven, v. 25 7. Gospel intentionality, v. 26 8. Materially content, v. 33-35 Mental worship… 1. Ba…
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Aug 25, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor How To Experience Encouragement Acts 20:1-12 1. Keep the proper perspective, v. 1 2. Work towards a balance, v. 1-2 Encouragement does five things… a) provides awareness b) creates belief c) builds confidence d) improves attitude e) promotes action 1) Election (God’s choice of pe…
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Aug 11, 2024 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor The Disruptive Nature of the Gospel Acts 19:21-40 1. Jesus Christ is the only way, v. 23 2. The Gospel threatens the status quo, v. 24-26 “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! Why should the nations …
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