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Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 18: The Roles of Women at Grand Parkway Baptist ChurchWelcome back to another episode of Circling Back! In this special installment, Pastor Neil McClendon and host Blake Hardcastle address a critical and often-debated topic: the roles of women at Grand Parkway Baptist Church. We're diving deep into the biblical basis for our position, seeking to provide clear explanations and practical applications for our church family.This episode unpacks questions like: Can women teach in mixed-gender church settings? What's the basis for our stance? And how do we navigate these discussions biblically and thoughtfully? 2025-07-171h 11Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 17: Running from God? Understanding Pain, Sovereignty, and ProphecyIn this episode, we're diving deep into the powerful lessons from the book of Jonah, exploring challenging questions from Neil's recent sermon series. Have you ever felt like you're running from God, even as a believer? Or wondered why life seems to get harder when you're disobedient? We're tackling these tough topics head-on, seeking to provide extra explanation and application to help you in your walk with God. Join us for thoughtful discussions that apply biblical truths to everyday life.2025-06-191h 03Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 16 : Emptiness, Relationships & Easter InsightsDive deeper into Pastor Neil McClendon's recent sermons on the Circling Back podcast. Explore why we manage emptiness, how to truly see others, the power of unspoken thoughts, and the freedom found in Christ's righteousness (Good Friday). Plus, gain insights on becoming a helpful parent, the impact of confession, and experiencing the fullness of God's Kingdom (Easter). Join us for thoughtful discussions that apply biblical truths to everyday life.2025-05-011h 02Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 15 : Five Directives for a Good Life.This episode dives into 5 statements made in a sermon on Acts 28 and a recent men's event. Listen to hear Neil explain these directives:Prefer perspective over pity.Go through something hard, and don’t write a book about it.Understand the 4 R’s.Pursue intimacy, not just intensity.Have one God, one person, and one career.2025-04-031h 04Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 14: Destroying sin, parenting with boundaries, and having awkward conversations.In this episode, we cover questions from sermons in January and February of 2025. Neil explains the new nature vs. sin nature and what remains of sin in us. You will hear the critical role boundaries play in reclaiming peace in your home. We discuss the five things we avoid most and how to reclaim the power these have over us. Listen to understand why we calibrate to bad news and how to escape this mindset. 2025-03-121h 04Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 13: Good Father, ice cream, and the right kind of proud.In this episode, Neil addresses questions from sermons in December 2024. You will hear about the dangers of relating to God as a bad father. We cover questions about how tuned in kids are to their parents and the Zoe life. Listen to understand how to live a life you are proud of and be the most authentic version of yourself. 2025-02-121h 28Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 12: Cowards go First, Behind the Music, and The Final Judgement.In this episode, Neil addresses the deception of the four primary heart idols and how to escape them. You will hear about the smallness of our will and how Jesus saves you from Jesus. Listen to understand why our culture is allergic to criticism and you can be giddy over the final judgment. 2024-11-281h 06Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back 11: Johnny Hicks, Getting Found Out, and Bulls in the Elevator.In this episode, Neil expounds on the statements, "I'm not being punished, I'm being invited and God has gotten your attention but he never got your heart." You will hear him explain how you can be trusted with God's plan for you. He discusses the redefining of God and our endless longing for credit. 2024-11-2852 minCircling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #10: Dr. Fish, the Reason for Songs, and Your "If Only"In this episode, lead pastor, Neil McClendon, responds to questions from sermons in August and September 2024. 2024-10-011h 20Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #9 Leaving the Phone Booth, Worshiping the family, and Job partiesIn this episode, lead pastor, Neil McClendon, responds to questions from sermons on Acts 16 and 17. You’ll hear about the capacity the gospel gives us to obey. We discuss what to do when someone is of the tradition but not the faith. Listen for direction on how to escape a small life and recognize our most common practices of idolatry. We address how to celebrate someone who has been faithful in severe suffering. Finally, we discuss how a God who has the characteristics of love and judgment, in perfect balance, is who our hearts long for. 2024-07-3056 minCircling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #8: Dangerous Sentiment, Joey Butler, and Self-AwarenessLead pastor Neil McClendon responds to questions from a series of sermons ranging from Acts 15 and 16. We discuss how reckless sentiment avoids the truth and why we are allergic to being wrong. Listen to understand how our assumptions in disagreements leave us with a smaller life than we were made for. You will hear an explanation of what to do with closed doors, who is responsible for your peace and joy, and a warning from over-believing in yourself. This episode closes with an encouragement to live an integrated life.2024-06-061h 09Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #7: Spiritual Gifts, Tribulation, and Kairos vs. ChronosIn this episode, we address points from our Sunday sermons in January through March. You will hear Neil expand on points such as, Stop reading the Bible through the Lens of Your Kids. How Desires Change. Are you of the Faith or of the Preference? Tribulation is a Door to the Kingdom. 2024-04-301h 11Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #6: Doctrine, disappointment, and being a beloved childIn this episode, Lead pastor, Neil McClendon, addresses questions from our advent sermons. How should we experience disappointment and hope? How does embracing Jesus' perfection help me embrace my imperfection? What is the purpose of self-talk? How does God hate the sin and hate the sinner? What does God mean by "my face is toward you"? 2024-02-2057 minCircling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #5: Becoming enjoyable, Dave Busby, and the Sin of Unbelief.Listen as Neil addresses questions from sermons on Acts 9-12. How do I treat myself like someone I love? What is the proper way to give and receive affirmation? How do we get Romans 8:28 wrong? Is God consistently healing us of our biggest need?2023-12-191h 07Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #4: Unchained Elephants, the Kingdom is Coming, and Mr. Bob's Couch.In this episode, we address questions from 3 sermons on Acts chapter 8. You will hear Neil explain, how we make the Kingdom about "no" and miss out on its "yes". In what ways can we experience the Holy Spirit as both subtle and practical? How do we stop thinking, "the sky is falling" and have the mindset that "the Kingdom is coming"? What messages has God given us to convince us we can trust him? 2023-10-231h 00Circling Back with Neil McClendonCircling Back #3: Consequential people, cleaning bathrooms, and the love of controlLead Pastor Neil McClendon address a few points from recent sermons that our people have asked for further clarity or concepts we think need a deeper dive.In this episode, we address: What are agreements and why do they imprison us? Who is the first consequential person you experienced? How important is emotional self-awareness? How does what we put our hope in have power over us? What does it look like to partake of the divine nature?2023-09-071h 01
Grand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Rest Of The Story with Nagmeh PanahiListen as Nagmeh Panahi shares the rest of her story at Grand Parkway Baptist Church.2020-02-2458 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Requirement Of AuthorityRomans 13:1-71. Authority figures are God’s design, v. 1-Daniel 4:172. Authority requires that there be a consequence, v. 2-4 good=approvalbad=punishment3. Authority requires subjection, v. 5-Matthew 24:12a) external consequence- God’s wrathb) internal consequence- conscience4. Authority requires responsibility, v. 6-7Mental worship…As a parent do you bear the sword in vain?Does your parent...2020-02-1743 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchFriend of SinnersGuest Preacher Fenton Moorhead preaches from Luke 15:1-312020-02-1044 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow To Be Happy In GodPsalm 32:1-111. There is a spiritual component to our happiness, v. 1-22. Anxiety is real but not all things are anxiety, v. 3-43. We have the capacity to affect our own happiness, v. 5Three things David does to affect his own happiness…1) I acknowledged my sin2) I did not cover my iniquity3) I confessed my transgression“Confession to God is not merely admitting our sin as real but also...2020-02-0346 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWhen People Are Big And God Is Small1 Samuel 151. God takes himself very seriously, v. 1-32. God takes note, v. 1-6-Exodus 17:14-163. Disobedience can feel noble, v. 7-94. Obedience is not open to interpretation, v. 13-215. It is helpful to know what God delights in, v. 226. It is always bigger than just what you are doing, v. 23rebellion = divination presumption = idolatry 2020-01-2753 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWhat The Gospel Does2 Timothy 1:1-14Zoe refers to 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 Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accessions (among them a more perfect body), and to last for ever.1. The Gospel empowers us to suffer well, v. 8Here is what is happening… the message of the cross was scandalousPaul’s message was out of s...2020-01-2042 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMake Disciples of ChristMark 1:16-17 Being a disciple of Jesus Christ means ...you follow Jesus Christ and make disciples of Jesus Christ I want to teach you a French word this morning “Amis” which means “friends”A…. AwareM…MinisterI…. IntercedeS…. ShareA……AWARE OF THE NEEDM……….Minister to people by caring and being generous with what we have ……unconditionallyI…………………Intercede for them (PRAY)S………………. Share with t...2020-01-1345 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchRecovering Your Spiritual Sensitivity1. Is your obedience known to all? Romans 16:17-20 “Doctrine is a summary of the bible’s teaching that is both faithful to the Bible and useful for life.”- Bobby JamiesonBenefits of sound doctrine…Doctrine frames and explains the Big PictureDoctrine acts like a minesweeper by exposing and defusing unbiblical thoughts and attitudes that would otherwise go undetectedDoctrine corrects our imbalancesSound doctrine is a guard against false teachingDoctrine attaches your life to...2020-01-0642 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchFear Self-RighteousnessGalatians 1:6-8Galatians 2:11-13Ephesians 2:13-16“False gospels are seductive because they always tell you that you are more righteous than you are and have more power than you possess.” Paul Tripp (New Morning Mercies)Galatians 2:2-10John 1:14-15“We have no righteousness that does not belong to Christ, no power that is not given by Christ and no hope that doesn't depend on Christ.” Paul Tripp (New Morning Mercies)Galatians 3:2-3Response Questions: In what circumstances have you been feeling: I’m doing grea...2019-12-3042 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Advent of Love1 John 4:7-211. Love is evidence of conversion, v. 7-82. Love is demonstrated, v. 9-10Why...to give us a different way to live, v. 9to give us forgiveness for how we have lived, v. 103. Love has a standard, v. 11-124. Love like this requires progress, v. 16-Ephesians 3:14-195. Love leads us to perfection, v. 17-186...2019-12-2343 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Joyful LifeLuke 2:22-32 1. Parents who do the right thing, v. 22-242. Waiting well, v. 25-Isaiah 40:1-23. Enjoy the Holy Spirit, v. 25-31Here are some things that characterize the life of a person who enjoys the Holy Spirit…the Spirit is on them, v. 25 they experience revelation, v. 26 they rely on the Spirit, v. 27 they hear and see the Gospel, v. 27-31 ...2019-12-1650 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow To Be Hopeful In A World That Isn'tBeing Hopeful In A World that Isn’t1. Jesus is coming again, 2 Peter 3:1-13holinessgodlinesswaitinghastening2. Jesus is doing something about the world we live in, 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:133. Jesus came in the first place, Exodus 23:20-33God gives them…Covenant- they don’t want to keepLeader- they won’t followLaw- they can’t keepKings- they can’t trus...2019-12-0246 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchEstablished ThingsJohn 21:14-25Established Things1. God uses people who have blown it, v. 15-17Two things we need to understand about blowing it…a) permission vs. authorityb) now vs. afterward-John 13:36-382. We will all experience what we believe, v. 18-19Would you worry about the things you currently worry about?Would you fear the people/things you fear?Would you lie anymore?Would you trust God more?Would you covet anymore?Would you be a more authentic person?Wo...2019-11-2441 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchEven In The Storms: How To Be Thankful Even When I Don't Feel Like It1. The Master is in Control - Job 12:10-13:1A. Surrender the outcomeB. Give up controlC. Greater purpose2. Have a Long Term Memory - Exodus 32:7-13A. Not experience but God's characterB. Trust God no matter the outcome3. Short-term Circumstances Should Not Determine Thankfulness - 2 Corinthians 11:23-28A. Life is short compared to eternity B. Not circumstances by God's character4. Pray - Matthew 4:1-2...2019-11-1845 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow God Reveals HimselfJohn 21:1-141. Allowance, v. 1-22. Lack, v. 3-4-Luke 15:17-183. Questions, v. 5Here are some questions we should learn to ask…What is wrong? What is confused? What is right?What is missing? 4. Demonstration, v. 6-85. Provision, v. 9-13Question for reflection…Can you tell when God is revealing Himself or something to you? How do you know it’s God?Do you view lack as more of a punishment or an invitation? 2019-11-1142 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Consequential GospelJohn 20:19-30The Consequential Gospel1. Peace with God is now available, v. 19-20Military- Exemption from the rage and havoc of war. Spiritual- The tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot.2. The story is not over, v. 223. The responsibility is ours, v. 23Absolution is a pronouncement of remission (forgiveness) of sins to the...2019-11-0443 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchBuried But Rising with JesusJohn 19:38 - 20:18"The rapid growth and preaching of the early church are unexplainable without the empty tomb. To stop this “nonsense” all that had to be done was to produce a body.” - D. A. Carson1 Peter 2:21To see the Rembrandt painting Blake referenced, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_WatchIn what circumstances have you asking;Have you forgotten me?God, do you love me?Are you going to leave me like this?Are you praying for a ‘resurrection’ in your situation...2019-10-2841 min
The Shepherd's CrookTSC Interview: Neil McClendonThank you so much for listening! You are really going to enjoy this interview! Neil McClendon is the lead pastor at Grand Parkway Baptist Church
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The proper use of power, v. 1-11If you find it hard to trust God does that mean God needs to prove Himself more to you or you need to get to know more about the character of God such that trust is the natural response to what you know to be true?a) the proper use of power is stewardship b) power is often demonstrated in what you don’t do-Matthew 26:52-542. God comes to us in ways that ar...2019-09-0947 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCommunion, September 1, 20192 Corinthians 5:21On the cross perfection took on imperfection.In Jesus we experience capacity.By faith we become what we could never be on our own.2019-09-0317 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Glory Prayer of Jesus, Part 3: Cross and KingdomJohn 17:6-211. Jesus plays the long game, v. 6-Luke 22:31-342. Jesus prays for his followers, v. 11-16a) be kept, v. 11-12-Psalm 125:1-5-Psalm 91:1-6b) know divine joy, v. 13“The joy of Jesus is the joy that arises from the sense of a finished work. 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There is a hiddenness to God, v. 25This is seen in three areas: teaching, healing and identitya) His teaching-Matthew 13:10-13-Matthew 13:34-35b) His healing-Mark 5:41-43c) His identity- Matthew 16: 13-202. God is accessible, v. 26-27Two consequences of not believing this truth:1) Never know how much God loves you2) Never experience the priesthood of all Believersa) Priesthood of the Believer leads to a highly individualistic, lonely, isolated, private seeker...2019-07-0747 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWhat God Will Not Save You FromJohn 16:16-241. Waiting is a part of the human experience-John 7:33; 13:33Two questions to ask ourselves while we are waiting…a) What is God doing in me?b) What is God doing through me? 2. Jesus knew what was coming-John 10:17-183. The disciples did not4. 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Humble Path (Daniel 4:34-37)2019-03-2546 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Inescapable Enoughness of JesusJohn 11:45-571. Jesus is inescapable, v. 45-482. Political solutions without spiritual renewal never changes a nation, v. 49-50In the 2018 election cycle alone…Democratic party- $954,729,181Republican party- $993,963,461Democratic national Committee- $176,782,851Republican national Committee- $324,836,805Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee- $296,422,428Republican Congressional Campaign Committee- $205,755,914 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee- $148,698,958National Republican Senatorial Committee- $151,570,5203. In the big picture, God uses li...2019-03-1842 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWhat God Does and Why He Does ItJohn 11:1-44Observations for the text: Jesus’ lack of action was anything but a lack of love.The more we pray, listen, observe and are obedient, the less we will miss it.In the middle of something, all we see is that "Something", not comprehendingWhat God Does1. Heals2. Does not heal3. Raises from the deadWhy God Does It1. Because He loves2. To communicate3. He...2019-03-1134 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchJesus Being God Is The GospelJohn 10:22-42“At its briefest, the gospel is a discourse about Christ, that he is the Son of God and became man for us, that he died and was raised, and that he has been established as Lord over all things.” - Martin Luther “Here’s the gospel in a phrase. Because Christ died for us, those who trust in him may know that their guilt has been pardoned once and for all. What will we have to say before the bar of God’s judgment...2019-03-0438 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchProvision and PromiseMark 14:22-25a) rescue from Egyptb) freedom from slaveryc) redemption by God’s divine powerd) renewed relationship with God1. Provision, v. 22-232. Promise, v. 24-252019-02-2518 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchQuestions The Bible Asks UsJohn 10:1-211. How did God design this relationship to be?, v. 3-6-Psalm 32:8-92. Do you recognize God’s voice?The primary way that God speaks to us is by his Son, through His Spirit in the Bible. -Hebrews 1:1-2-Hebrews 3:7-9a) Does this line up with the clear teaching of the Bible?b) Does this in any way grieve the Holy Spirit?...2019-02-1843 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThinking Rightly About GodJohn 10:1-211. Is Jesus really the only way to God? v. 1-2, 7-9Religious pluralism refers to the belief in two or more religions as being equally valid or acceptable. More than mere tolerance, religious pluralism accepts multiple paths to God or gods as a possibility.Three things religious pluralism says…1) “If we live a good life then we get to the afterlife. Isn’t this what all religions teach?” 2) “Aren’t all religion...2019-02-1039 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCore Values: BlessingRomans 12:9-21To be a blessing is to apply biblical doctrine to my actual lived out life. 1. Love authentically, v. 92. Live in the Big Picture, v. 10-11Love one another with brotherly affection.Outdo one another in showing honor.Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.3. Keep doing old things, v. 12-134. Practice harmony, v. 14-16“The Church owes Pa...2019-02-0440 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCore Values: Mission2 Corinthians 5:17-201. Missions is more than action, it is identity-You have a ministry and have been given a message-Salvation has a cost2. Your Identity is an AmbassadorDefinition: a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his or her own government or sovereign -The message is not our own. 3. The Message is the GospelWhat is the Gospel?1...2019-01-2840 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCore Values: CommunityEphesians 2:11-22a) similarity- we are alikeb) affinity- we like each other and the same thingsc) community- we like what God does when we are together1. Jesus is necessary to Gospel community, v. 13-16a. separated from Christb. alienated from the commonwealth of Israel c. strangers to the covenants of promised. having no hopee. without God in the world2. Gospel community is deep and...2019-01-211h 28Grand Parkway Baptist ChurchCore Values: GospelRom. 3:9-20What we see in this section are eight things…a) the capacity to be good enough doesn’t existb) no one understands c) no one seeks Godd) all have turned asidee) together they have become worthlessf) there is no fear of God before their eyesg) the Bible builds a irrefutable case against humanityh) the whole world is accountable to GodRomans 3:21-252019-01-1443 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCome In, Dig In, Buy In1. Come in - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11Three words…a) washed- Because the sinner is unclean, polluted as it were by the filth of his sins. Whoever obtains remission of sins has his sins put, so to speak, out of God's sight — is cleansed from them in the sight of God. They are washed, they are clean. b) sanctified- to separate from profane things and dedicate to God, to purify by expiation, to free from the guilt of sin. Expiation means the act of maki...2019-01-0747 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchOld Words For A New Year2 Corinthians 11:1-61. Thoughtsa) intellectual knowledge- informs and influences your thoughtsb) moral knowledge- informs and influences your actual living2. Simple-2 Corinthians 1:123. Pure4. Christ-John 1:1-18-Colossians 1:15-20-1 Timothy 2:5-6-Acts 4:11-12-Isaiah 53:1-7-Philippians 2:1-112018-12-3145 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Advent of Love1 John 3:1-101. This love is transforming, v. 1b-3“In the world it is call Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair…the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die.”-Dorothy Sayersa) “we are God’s children”- b) “what we will be has not yet appeared”c) “we shal...2018-12-2435 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Advent of JoyLuke 2:8-141. “For unto you…"2. “…is born…"-Galatians 4:4-7“To be under the Law means that the Law has jurisdiction and authority over a person to judge and condemn. If such a person breaks the Law (sins), then there is a necessary judgment and condemnation based on the Law. All law-breaking brings separation between God and the sinner and results in death. So, to be under the Law means that the person is obligated to...2018-12-1741 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchAdvent - The Absurdity of HopePhilippians 2:12-161. Obedience, v. 12-13Obedience is inconsistent because…1) we still count equality with God as a thing to be grasped2) obedience is an expression of humility 2. Distinction, v. 14-15grumbling- internaldisputing- externalcrooked- naturetwisted- choice3. Identification, v. 16“The Bible, like all sacred writings, contains helpful accounts of a...2018-12-0341 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Beauty of God's Heart2 Samuel 7:18-221. With initiation in mind, v. 18-Genesis 1:1-32. With “house” in mind, v. 18-19-Exodus 34:6-7-Exodus 34:83. With knowledge, v. 204. With greatness in mind, v. 21a) because of your promiseb) according to your own heartProgression when it comes to the heart…a) old heart-Jeremiah 17:9-10b) new heart...2018-11-2635 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow To Love People You Don’t LikeMatthew 27:34-401. Loving ourselves means learning not to settle-To whom have you given the power to decide how you should be loved? 2. Loving ourselves moves us from duty to desire3. Loving ourselves mean we move from roles to responsibilityRoles in our family system…The Air Traffic Controller The Accountant The Noble Martyr The Fixer The Sheriff The Enabler The Narcissist The Ghost The Little Girl/BoyTh...2018-11-1944 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchSpiritual Blindness and Spiritual SightSpiritual Blindness and Spiritual SightJohn 9:17-41Characteristics of Spiritual Blindness1. Stubbornness2. Personal preference vs inclining towards the unknown3. Desperate to be right4. Dulls the sensesCharacteristics of Spiritual Sight 1.Divine initiative 2. Recognize Christ3. Results in Worship4. Proclamation2018-11-1138 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow To Be ConsequentialHow To Be ConsequentialJohn 9:1-171. Learning to see is a choice, v. 1“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” -Helen Keller2. We look for blame, God looks for opportunity, v. 2-3“I just don’t believe the God of Christianity exists. God allows terrible suffering in the world. So he might be either all-powerful but not good enough to end evil and suffering, or else he might...2018-11-0443 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchA Conversation in Three Movements - Third Movement: What Are The Implications of Jesus Being God?John 8:48-591. We are free from seeking our own glory, v. 50-1 Peter 4:1-52. Death no longer has power over us, v. 51-2 Corinthians 5:1-10“We have no consciousness after you die. For us we fear death because we are born knowing only life. For me, the knowledge that I am going to die creates the focus that I bring to being alive.” -Neil deGrasse TysonSo what can I take away from this passage?a) I was created to live foreverb) i...2018-10-2846 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWhen Love Doesn't Make SenseJohn 11:1-442018-10-2144 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchA Conversation in Three Movements - Second Movement: What Does It Mean To Have God as Your Father?John 8:39-471. Believe God, v. 39-40-Genesis 15:1-6-Galatians 3:1-92. Love God, v. 41-42Three types of love ...a) eros- romantic love. b) phileo- relational, brotherly love. c) agape- to have an unconditional preference for, to take pleasure in, to prize above other things and be unwilling to abandon or do without. 3. Hears the Word, v. 43-47Questions to think about...2018-10-1544 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchLuke 24:50-531. The Ascension Detonated the Helper (verses Luke 24:50-51)a. The Helper Comes with the Nearness of God (John 14:16-17)b. The Helper Comes with Boldness (Luke 10:16, Luke 12:11-12, Matthew 10:10)c. The Helper Comes with Joy (Romans 1:16)2. The Ascension Detonated Radical Worship (verses Luke 24:52-53)2018-10-0749 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchA Conversation In Three Movements Part One: Trust The ProcessJohn 8:31-38
1. Abide
“In a nutshell, abiding in Christ means allowing His Word to fill our minds, direct our wills, and transform our affections. In other words, our relationship to Christ is intimately connected to what we do with our Bibles!”
-Sinclair Ferguson
2. Know
“ginosko”- “to learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of.”
Four things that helps us learn to know...
a) affliction-
“It was good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statues. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.”
- Psalm 119:71-72
b) suffer...2018-09-3042 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchFollowing JesusJohn 8:12-30
1. You don’t walk in darkness
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
-John 1:1-5
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness at all. If...2018-09-2343 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Beauty of Law and GospelJohn 8:1-11
1. Jesus upholds the law, v. 1-5
This is important in three different contexts...
a) historically
b) situationally
c) currently
“If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
-Leviticus 20:10
2. Jesus applies the law, v. 6-10
3. Jesus fulfills the law, v. 11
“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it-the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fa...2018-09-1650 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchCommunion 9.9.2018Matthew 6:9-132018-09-0928 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchFaith at WorkGenesis 2:15 & 3:17
How you know you are making work an idol:
-Your work is the primary source of your satisfaction
-The goal is to make a name for yourself
-Freedom in the right priorities
Working for Jesus gives you freedom to worship God through your work.
Working for Jesus gives you freedom to serve others.
Working for Jesus gives you freedom to trust God in your work which also allows rest from it.
Working for Jesus gives you joy at work.
In order to be a witness at work, you must:
-Have to be intentional
-Demonstrate consistency
-Pray, Read, Ready
“…in the...2018-09-0251 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchRoss King: Cultivating Thought Through Love, Lyric, and InsightSinger/Songwriter Ross King led us in worship and shared his songs and stories with us.2018-08-2650 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWomen's Fall GatheringThis is a recording of our Women's Pastor, Marcie McClendon, speaking to our women on Perseverance from Hebrews 12 and leading in a time of prayer.2016-09-1158 minGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchNaghmeh Abedini - InterviewMarcie McClendon (Pastor Neil McClendon's wife) interviews Naghmeh and finds out more about her experiences and her background.2013-09-2957 min