John 17:1-2 Jesus, having just finished addressing his disciples, turns his attention to his father. Pastor Rod Bunton begins a series of messages regarding Jesus, our high priest, and his prayer to God the Father in light of the current hour. The post The High Priestly Prayer – Part 1 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 16-19 Pastor Doug Link covers the chapters that describe the distribution of the promised land to the remaining tribes of Israel. The post Allotment of the Remaining Land appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 16:25-33 The more that Jesus talked about leaving them, the more the disciples’ hearts became troubled. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches how Christ began to speak more plainly to them so that they could understand and be encouraged. The post I Have Overcome the World appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 13-15 Pastor Ben Khazraee covers a passage that seems to have very little to teach us; however, there are important lessons to be learned. Handout (PDF) The post Inheriting the Promised Land, Illustrating Faith appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 16:16-24 Jesus told his disciples that in “a little while” they would no longer see him and then in “a little while” they would see him again. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, although the disciples were confused and many even today are unclear about what he meant, the meaning is quite clear if we take Jesus’ words literally and in the context…

Joshua 10:6-12:24 Pastor Ben Khazraee recounts the overwhelming series of victorious battles that the Israelites experienced after setting into the promised land. Handout (PDF) The post The Lord Gave Israel Victory (and the Land) appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 16:8-14 Jesus was teaching the disciples about the Holy Spirit that would come to help them after Jesus’ departure. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the four essential roles of the Holy Spirit that Jesus revealed in his teaching. This video has been replaced with the correct one. The post Essential Roles of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Grace Chu…

Jonah 9-10:15 Pastor Doug Link teaches about Israel’s treaty with the Gibeonites . Handout (PDF) The post An Ill-Advised Treaty with the Gibeonites appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 16:4-10 Jesus, teaching the eleven disciples about his upcoming departure, explained why this was a good thing. Pastor Rod Bunton starts a look into the work that the Holy Spirit does after he comes. This video has been replaced with the correct one. The post The Work of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 8 Pastor Doug Link teaches from Joshua Chapter 8. Handout (PDF) The post The Downfall of Ai appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:18-27 Jesus, preparing the disciples he was about to leave, taught them about the persecution they would face because of their relationship to him. Pastor Rod Bunton concludes his teaching from this passage and reminds us that God has a solution to this problem. The post The Persecuted Church, Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallah…

Joshua 7 Josh Hollingsworth teaches from Joshua Chapter 7. Handout (PDF) The post Sin in the Camp appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

Jonah God is not only sovereign over all creation, he is also merciful and gracious. Pastor Doug Link concludes his survey of the book of Jonah, where God’s mercy is on display despite the sinful behavior of this prophet. The post The Mercy of God in Jonah appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 5-6 Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from Joshua chapters 5 and 6, covering the fall of Jericho. Handout (PDF) The post Whose Side Are You On? Siding with the Lord by Faith appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

Psalm 32 For a Christian, this is what we know: forgiveness is a free gift of God and is, therefore, a blessing. Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from Psalm 32 where David reminds us that confession and walking in the way of God’s word leads to the joy of being forgiven. The post The Joy of Being Forgiven appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Pastor Charlie Greenwell teaches from Philippians 3 and reminds us that we must “press on toward the goal” and conform our walk to be worthy of our citizenship in Heaven. Handout (PDF) The post Walk as Citizens of Heaven appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:18-20 As Jesus continued to prepare the disciples he was about to leave, he taught them why the “world” would hate them. Pastor Rod Bunton continues to teach about the persecuted church, explaining the warning, the why, and the wrong way to try to attract the world. The pre-sermon video referenced by Rod is this: This video was shown just b…

Jonah God has complete control over all aspects of creation, including weather, seemingly random events, human choices, and even animals. Pastor Doug Link takes us through a survey of the book of Jonah, where God’s sovereignty is on display throughout the book that we know so well. The post The Sovereignty of God in Jonah appeared first on Grace Ch…

Joshua 3-4 Josh Hollingsworth teaches from Joshua chapters 3 and 4. Handout (PDF) The post Crossing the Jordan appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:16-18 Jesus wanted to prepare the eleven disciples for what would happen to them after he left. Pastor Rod Bunton begins an exploration of this passage where Jesus explains that being a friend to Jesus means that they will be hated by the world. The post The Hatred of the World appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 2 Pastor Doug Link teaches from Chapter 2 of Joshua. Handout (PDF) The post Two Spies and a Surprising Ally appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:7-16 As he continued to teach the disciples about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus told them how to bear more fruit. Pastor Rod Bunton covers eight motivations to abide in Christ so that we, too, have the power to bear fruit. The post Motivations to Abide in Christ appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 1 Pastor Ben Khazraee kicks off a study in the book of Joshua, covering Chapter 1. Handout (PDF) Ways to Meditate Handout (PDF) The post Old Promise, New Leader, Faithful God appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:3-6 After telling the eleven about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus explained how it applies to the two types of branches. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at how abiding in Jesus is the key to being the branch that is pruned. The post Two Types of Branches appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 15:1-2 After leaving the upper room, Jesus continued to teach to the eleven disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the parable of the vine and the two types of branches and what it means to those who follow him. The post The Parable of the Vine and the Branches appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 14:27-31 Jesus was addressing the eleven disciples the night before he was going to leave them and told them that they could be at peace about it. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what it means to have peace from God and how the advice given to the disciples also applies to us. The post Peace that Comes from God appeared first on Grace Church of Tal…

Psalm 94 It’s easy to get frustrated about the success that we see today for wicked people and their evil behavior. Pastor Ben Khazraee goes to the Psalms where the psalmist shares the same frustrations but rests in the knowledge that the judge of the Earth will provide justice to the unjust. The post Confidence in the Judge of the Earth appeared f…

Psalm 139 David recognized the intensely personal involvement of God in his life and wrote about it in Psalm 139. Pastor Ben Khazraee reflects on how intimate the involvement is and the application we should take in our own lives. The post God Knows Every Detail About You appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 14:18-26 The promise of the Holy Spirit was only the beginning of Jesus’ revelation about what will happen when he leaves the disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, with the help of the indwelling Trinity, we will have a desire to be obedient to carry out our mission to the world and we will have all the resources we need to carry it out.…

John 14:15-20 The eleven disciples were listening to Jesus’ discourse about coming events and how he would leave them, but then gave them great news. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, although Jesus was with them a little while, God in the person of the Holy Spirit would come and stay with them forever. The post Promise of the Holy Spirit appeared f…

John 14:12-15 Jesus continued to speak to the eleven about upcoming events and told them that, when he was gone, they would perform greater works than what they had witnessed from Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what Jesus meant by this and how he provided a tool for them to use in their mission. The post Greater Works Than These appeared first o…

John 14:7-11 Having just made a significant statement to the disciples, he followed that by declaring the authority given to him to make that statement. Pastor Rod Bunton shows how Jesus revealed who the Father is and how Jesus is one with the Father. The post I Am in the Father and the Father is in Me appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 14:1-6 Still in the upper room, Jesus offered words of comfort to his disciples about his planned departure. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the promises in those words that are summarized in one of Jesus’ most quoted statement. The post The Way, and the Truth, and the Life appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attenders prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates and all four elders answer questions selected for them. Questions: [00:43] Could a believer backslide to the point where the Holy Spirit would have to leave him or her? Answered by Charlie Greenwell [05:05] What happens t…

John 13:33,36-38 Jesus revealed his plan to leave the disciples but gave them hope because he said that they would follow later. Pastor Rod Bunton explains Peter’s reaction to this news, hoping to show his loyalty to Christ, he would eventually fail in his promise. The post Lord, Where are You Going? appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes the teaching on the doctrine of Heaven and brings the series to a close. Handout (PDF) The post Meditating on the New Heaven and New Earth appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 13:31-35 Jesus was going to have to leave his disciples because of the coming appointment on the cross and he gave them an important command to carry out in his absence. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us that the instruction to love other believers applies to all followers of Christ. The post Loving Fellow Believers appeared first on Grace Church of …

Pastor Ben Khazraee begins to teach on the doctrine of Heaven. Handout (PDF) The post The Eternal State for Believers: The New Heaven and New Earth appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 13:18-30 While dining in what would be their last supper together, Jesus reveals to the disciples that one of them would betray him. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that even though he spoke clearly, only Judas understood what Jesus meant; furthermore, the betrayal was orchestrated by God whose plan could not be prevented. The post One of You Will …

Pastor Charlie Greenwell continues on the doctrine of Hell, looking at universalism, inclusivism, and annihilationism. The post False Teachings about the Fate of Unbelievers appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 13:1-17 Jesus and his disciples convened for what would be his last supper and he surprised them by taking on the task of washing their feet. Pastor Rod Bunton show us that this lesson in humility taught them the difference between being cleansed of the penalty of sin and being washed of the pollution of sin. The post A Lesson in Humility appe…

Pastor Doug Link introduces the first lesson on the doctrine of Hell, a place of eternal conscious torment for the wicked. Handout (PDF) The post Doctrine of Hell appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:37-50 Jesus spoke clearly about who he was and what his mission was while he was here, and yet many did not believe in him. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the difficult truth that both man and God are responsible for unbelief. The post Who is Responsible for Unbelief? appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Pastor Ben Khazraee about the time when we inherit our heavenly bodies. The post The Hope of Resurrected Bodies appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:27-36 As Jesus was speaking with those who sought him out, and having revealed that the hour is at hand for the “Son of Man” to be glorified, he reflected on his upcoming death. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Jesus, in his flesh, was troubled about what was coming and yet was resolute in fulfilling his mission to glorify the Father. The po…

Pastor Doug Link teaches about the eschatological event known as the rapture and its applicability to those living and those who have already “fallen asleep.” Handout (PDF) The post The Rapture appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:20-26 Some Greeks who followed the God of Israel were in Jerusalem for the Passover and sought out Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Jesus’ remarks to the Greeks revealed two things: that the time had finally come to glorify Him and that the salvation offered by following Him was available to the whole world and not the Jews alone. The…

Pastor Ben Khazraee continues this personal eschatology series, focusing on the time immediately after death. Handout (PDF) The post What Happens When a Person Dies? Death and the Unbeliever, Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.由Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:12-19 As Jesus arrived at Jerusalem for the Passover events, he arrived on the colt of a donkey and the crowd began praising him. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us how this event had been prophesied hundreds of years earlier and that they did not understand that this King was preparing to die. The post The Humble Entry of a King appeared first on …

John 12:1-11 On his way to the Passover events in Jerusalem, Jesus made a stop in Bethany to dine with friends where Mary caused a stir with her incredible display of worship. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the scene, the significance, and the reaction of those who witnessed it. The post Self-sacrificial Worship appeared first on Grace Church of Tallah…